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Evening star., 1907-11-14
New Ambassador to Berlin

DR.. David ]. Hill, present minister to
The Hague, and promoted to be ambas-
sador of the United States at Berlin,
called on the President today. DR.. Ill
said that after his vacation here he will
return to his post at The Hague, as it is
not intended that Ambassador Tower
shall leave Berlin until some time in
April or May, when Mr.. Hill will take
charge.
Senators Burkett of Nebraska, Long of
Kansas, Flint of California and Burrows
Of Michigan were among the days call.
ers at the White House.
Evening star., 1907-11-14
Mr.. Campbell's Views.

Representative Campbell of Kansas, who
was White House caller thinks that the
lack Of confidence in banking institutions
can be overcome by legislation that will
provide reserve fund out of which losses
of depositors may be paid. IF the de-
positor can feel safe about his money he
will have no reason to withdraw his
money" said Mr.. Campbell. and Con-
gress must work out some solution OF
this problem. at the same time providing
a method for increase of circulation on the
part of national banks"
Mr.. Campbell says that Kansas people
have plenty of money. but that at present
1t is locked up in New York banks, hav-
ing been loaned by Kansas banks to the
New York institutions
Mr.. Parsons and Twenty-Three.
1t was just twenty-three minutes after
II o'clock today when Representative Her
bert. Parsons of New York walked into
the White House to explain to the Pres
ident why he took the republicans into a
fusion movement with the Hearst people
In the recent election. Mr. Parsons wait
ed some time to begin his explanation as
the President had with him Attorney Cen
eral Bonaparte and Secretary Garfield.
Whether the twentyt-hree had anything to
do with 1t could not be officially ascer-
tanned, but Mr.. Parsons, pursuing his
usual course. had nothing to say when he
came out. except that he would be a
guest of the President at luncheon today.
Other guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Train and ]. R. Sheffield of New York.
Some of Mr.. Parsons friends have made
efforts to soften the ire of the President
by declaring that the fusion Of the New
York republicans with the Hearst forces
was the proper move. One of these was
Representative Bennett of New York. a
close personal friend of the President and
of Mr.. Parsons, who was really the selec-
ton of the President for chairman of the
Arizona republican., 1907-11-04
Little Johnny Perkins at the Bottom of the Sea.

Johnny became sleepy. lying there In the snug, close little cabin and covered by the tarpaulln. So. closing his eyes he was about to indulge In n nap when of a sudden the boat started without another occupant than Johnny and without her sails being set Johnny marvelled at this: but fearing that should he appear outside the cabin he would be accused by the boats owner of having Set her going. and decided 10 remain in his -rug corner
 On and on he sailed. going at a great rate over the dancing water. Johnny could hear those on the shore shouting and calling out to old Uncle Tim that his Nancy Lee was drifting out to sea: but what good would all that noise do? There wasn't another boat in dock that could travel as fast as the Nancy Lee when she was going at her usual speed; and at her present speed none could hope to even keep her fin sight.
 Now, the reader may be somewhat sur prised that Johnny did not feel any fear drifting away out to sea in a boat of which he knew nothing. often he had gone on short sails with his father in the Captain Perkins. and had some notion of how to manage her. But the Nancy Lee was a different sort of bost-larger and better than the Captain Perkins-and was managed on different lines. So Johnny was going out into the great rolling gulf in 6 boat of which he was wholly ignor- ant. To be sure. her sails were not set and she was doubtless just drifting before the wind
 While Johnny lay meditating upon his novel experience. not wondering how he was to get on land again, but wondering what he should see after he had gotten beyond the sight of land, the tarpaulin was raised from his face and the strang est looking old man stood peering down into his eyes.
 "Oh, I've got you now. young man. said this remarkable individual. You are aoing with me to the bottom of the sea very shortly"
 Who are you. and how did you get aboard this boat7' asked Johnny, now sitting up and showing his surprise at the presence of the stranger.
 My names Davy Jones. Tn, sea going folk fear me as a bad boy fears the dark And 1t is not always so easy to catch fellow as it has been to catch you. I
Arizona republican., 1907-11-04
BY MAUD WALKER.

Little Johnny Perkins was tho son of His home was a rude affair made from old spars. ships tlmbers. and other odd lum- Der. that were found floating as driftwood Tn the bay after storms at sea.
 Johnny's mother spent her days making and mendIng nets and keeping her house in order. while Johnny's father spent most of his time in the Gulf of Mexico fishing for red snapper. That particular kind of fish always brought a good price nt the fish houses on the wharf. and Johnnys father usually brought in a good pull every time he came from a fishing expedi- ton.
 When Johnny was eight years old he be- gan planning to follow the fishing trade, but his mother objected 10 her little sons going to sea till he should be old enough to brave the tempests and endure the ex- posture of cold and dampness. Indeed. the good woman knew too well the perils of the great deep, for many and many were the nights she waited ard watched for the return of her husbands boat. building bonfire on the sandy beach to guide him m me QhrkuecS- Anu ohu time she saw with fearing heart the waves beat high, driving the frail fisher boats out to sea whers many Of them were lost. But always her husband came home, no matter how great his peril, for he declared that he was lucky fisher man and would never be caught ir Davy Jones' locker.
 After a fishing expedition, which usu- ally lasted several days. Johnny's father would remain at home for a week. sitting in the shade of the house resting and smoking his pipe and relating to Johnny stories of the sea. And other fisher folk would come in to spend an hour In the evening when Johnny's father was at home, for every one knew him for good hearted, cordial soul who was ever ready with laugh and story.
 And SO the months passed by. some of the time spent by Johnny and his mother in terrible anxiety and suspense when the father and husband was away, and other times spent in simple domestic bliss when he was at home safe and sound with a nice roll of money in his pocket as the re-
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suit of good catch of red-snapper.
 But all the time Johnny was becoming impatient to 20 to sea. He begged his father to take him every time he took his boat-the Captain Perkins''-out; but each time the fond father would shake his grizzled head and say: Not yet my laddie. Wait till you are stronger of arm and leg and s:outer of heart and frmer of nerve. The old Gulf ain't no place for a little shaver. old Davy Jones might lny hands on you. and once In his clutches you'd find yourself in his locker next. No-o-o. just you wait awhile. Besides, I'm laying away a- bit towards making a scholar and gentleman out'n you. What if yer dad Is Just plain Jim Perkins. the fisherman: 'tain't no sign you have to fol low the same trade. Nope. Johnny Per kins shall fish for bigger Ash than red snapper. I'll warrant
 But Johnny said nothing in reply. He kept on longing and longing to go to sea. So, one day juet after his father had set the sails Of Captain Perkins to the breeze and went like a white winged bird over the beautiful waves that danced 90 merrily in the sunlight. Johnny proceeded to carry into effect plan which had been forming for days and nights in his child fish brain. Near to his fathers little dock was another one belonging to old Uncle" Tim Whalen. and there old Uncle" Tins boat, the Nancy Lee,'' was tied up wait ing for old Uncle" Tim to start to sea, for he, like Jim Perkins. was a fisherman. When no one was about Tins dock John- ny crept into the little cabin of the Nancy Lee. hiding himself behind the provision box and covering himself with . great piece of tarpaulin. Then he waited.
 An hour or more must have passed. and still old Uncle" Tim did not come to set the sails of the Nancy Lee. Little Johnny could not quite understand why he delayed his going to sea, for the tide was right for starting and the day as fine as 1t could possibly be. And all that morning old Tim, assisted by his good wife had been busy provisioning the boat for two weeks fishing expedition. The fishermen always put In enough food to run them two or three weeks h case of emergency, though they rarely remained out at sea longer than four or five days at 6 time.
 As the forenoon wore away little
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siaving. freezing and starving till there seemed little life eft in her body. one day there ecne 6 letter to the old woman from her daughter in the city saying:
 Dear Mothc-: shall pay you n visit within few day Margsry took fl into her head today that she wants to 20 to the country for a little visit. and Marcery's wish must be obeyed. Have everything m readiness to give her a little surprise party on the night of our arrival. It VIII so please and Amuse her to have such a function given fin her honor. Spare no pains to make tn, party one of a unique nature and l will settle all the bills. Your loving daughter Stella"
 An. now, my little beggar, you'll really nave something to do,'. said the old woman. grinning wickedly st poor little Folly, who was polishing the brass of the grate fender. You'll have a real little queen to wait 1pon fin the person of my granddaughter Margery. She's a hard one 10 please. too. so you'll have to look lively while acting as her maid"
 Folly sighed unde: her breath. If there was harder work to be imposed upon her she felt-that she would sink beneath if HOW III and wea-. she felt from the long strain! And today she suffered more than usuai' Tor the cold outside was intense ana she was obliged to run to the yil- iaSe, "a mile away. several times on er- rahds- And her clothing was not sufa- cient to keep tie chill of the winters blast from cutting to the bone. At times ner fingers and toes were so numb tbat she could scarcely keep the tears back. they pained her so.
 me next day t1e Laughter and grand daughter arrived from the city. Marserv was selfish. ill-tempered little girl with scowi always on her forehead and q pout on her lips. Her eyes were ugly and small, most unsfghtly squint in one of them. Her features were as i'll to look upon as were her eyes In general make up, she was a child that no one could Ike, for her face and manner told O. Der ugly natuye. Her mother-who had signed herself 'Stella"-was a second edition of the wicked old woman who held little Polly in abject slavery. In fact, three generations of females could not be more alike than were these three. mother. daughter and granddaughter.
 As soon as th1 two visitors had got installed In their rooms they began qIl- ing upon Polly to. bring this and that. to take this and that, and 10 be constantly on the jump at the,r beck and call. Poor Polly had nothing to do but obey. And as the preparations were going on for the great surprise party to be given that same night in honor of the young guest. Margery POlly's dutIes vcra legion.
 At dusk tk- presents from friends of the neighborhnoG- friends who were in- yited to the party-began to arrive. Among them was q strange looking little toy goose. a gift from one If the poor children of the village who doubtless
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And what Is more, 1t cannot be destroyed by bad person. but will perish through the negligence and ignorance of a good person. So. by falling Into your care ful hands It was preserved through your good sense and kind heart. Had the wicked woman. who told you to destroy 1t. have tried to do so herself she would have met with an awful fate.''
 Just as the fairy ceased speaking a quick step was heard on the steps. and in another minute the old mistress of the house appeared. her face livid with anger You beggar," she was crying out to Polly. why don't you come when l call you7 I've been calling from the top of the stairs for fully q minute. Who are you talking to, anywayf Who dsres to"
 But by this time the old woman had reached the doorway. thrown the door wide and stood with eyes riveted on the In the most beautiful dress, shoes, Jacket and hat: for the fairy had changed her rags for nne attire with q wave of . wand. And she had put upon her a warm jacket and a hat for she meant to lead her from this place within an hour. But the fairy had disappeared upon the old woman's entrance, hiding outside the house in 6 tree top
 What does all this meanr' gasped the old woman, finding her tongue.
 Tt means that the little toy goose which your daughter would not have, and which she ordered me to throw away. was-and is-a magic one. It brought about this change for me-" ex- plained Polly.
 "Oh. a magic gooser'. And the old woman ran to the mantle and 1erked down the magic bird. "Ah. now, little beggar. go back in your rags again. for this will be mine from now on. Magic. you say? Very well, I'll take 1t up- stairs with me and we-my daughter, my husband, and my granddaughter, will be made richer and more beautiful than any other persons In the whole world So. go back Into your rags!"
 But even as she spoke the old woman began to shrivel up and to become cold. Her rich gown turned into thin rags. But she did not know of the change h her appearance. and ran laughing and gioating upstairs to her daughter and guests with the cherished goose In her arms. Take It. take 1t and make a wish,' she cried to her husband. thrust ing the goose into his arms. He held it but moment and became a shriveled- up old man. crippled in limbs and almost speeches.. He turned irstinctively to his daughter and thrust 1t into her hands. Th, and she fell 10 the floor In fi;. Her petted Margery was near to her and bent down and took the toy goose from her writhing mothers arms. Instantly she doubled up into hideous hunch-back. and her face was so ugly and so full of her true character that other children
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Polly was the name of a little orphan girl who live with a very wicked old couple in the coIntfy near to a great dty. h this great city lived the mar r1ed daughter of the wicked couple. and theN was the mother of a little daughter just the age of the orphan Polly. But her life was full of plenty. and her pa- rents and gnncparcnts tall wicked. selfish people who cared "nly for their own) hu mored her every wish. Not so was 1t with Polly. He life was one of want and drudgery. Fo' every crumb she ate and for every r.g she wore she paid doubly dear in work. being made n yerit- able siave-child by the wicked old man and woman who had taken her at ber mothers deatL with a promise to protect and educate her as though she were A child of their own But this promise had never been kept sacred for one day. for the very day tha Polly accompanied the old folks to thei home they set severe tasks for he- to perform. And when once Polly had complained that she was hun gry all the time-never having half enough food during the day to be called one meal-and that she was cold fin the damp basement roor' where she slept. and very weary from 'ha heavy tasks set for her to perform. the old woman fell upon her and beat her unmercifully, saying:
 Now. little oegsar. complain of your home again. wifi your Do you relish beatings more than workl If so. let us hear some more complaints of your food. bed and work"
 And so Polly went on from day to day.
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saw you creep into the boat and knew and go to sea in direct opposition to their wishes So. says to myself, old Davy. there's one for you. Get him and clap him Into your locker at the bottom of the sea-
 For the first time in his life Johnny felt really frightened old Dnvv Jones. And right there in possession of the boat! And going to take him-Johnuy Perkins to the bottom of the sea where he would impr!son him in the wide famed locker which Johnny knew meant a coffin.
 "Oh, sir, please do not harm mel" walled Johnny imploringly. 'I will go home to my mother and never. no never. run away to sea again. Just please don't take me to the bottom of the sea. My father Is Jim Perkins, the best-hearted and luckiest fisherman along all the Flor ida coast
 That's just the reason why I'm going to take you down to the bottom of the sea- laughed Davy Jones. Your father bears a charmed life Wind and waves and old Davy Jones are dened by him. But now that I have my hold of bis son mean to keep 1t. So. prepare to see the mysteries of the bottom of the sea. and at once. my lad.''
 As the old man spoke there was the sound of rushing waves and the Nancy Lee began to rock and pitch furiously. Johnny/begnn to tremble with fear and to wish with all his heart that he were safe at home with his mother. Just as be was about to implore old Davy Jones again to save him the boat gave a sudden dip and shot like an arrow into the sea: dividing the waters and making a straight path to the very bottom.
 Johnny was dizzy from the quick de scent. and could hardly speak when at last the boat stopped on the sandy bot tom of the gulf. Then gasping, he turned to old Davy Jones who was looking at him with sardonic grin on his ugly face. ''Oh, sir, what are you going to do with me nowT Johnny asked. "I feel so smothered with all this water over me that feel I shall die unless you let me go to the top again. Oh, oh!" And Johnny gurgled and gasped. strug- gling for breath.
 ''Ah, here you are, you young rascalf" And a strong hand took hold of Johnny,
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her hand. I; may have been but her Imagination, but however that may be. Polly could not throw the little thing out of doors into the snow. As Mrs. stella was so busy fixing the presents on table at the farthest end ot the room Polly said nothing to her about what dis position she mace of the rejected toy: but feeling that since it was 10 he de- stroyed there could be no possible ob- jection to her-Polly-keeplng It. So she hid it on the window ledge behind a potted plant. returning for it at the first opportunity she found to go to her base ment room. Then she took the little goose under her apron and ran down the dark back stairs and shut herself in her
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BeII-Bird.

Two curiously remarkable birds are the Umbrella bird and the Bell-bird. The former is found along the upper Amazon River and has its home in the highest tree-tops. Its food consists of wild fruits and berries. It derives its name from peculiar head-dress in the shape of large. nat-topped, slightly dropping crest of soft feathers that completely shade its face From its throat a long lappet of feathers drops nearly to its feet.
 The Beil-bird. whose name doubtless ar.ses from Its beli-like note. though some say it's note sounds strangely like the sound of a blacksmith's hammer on tEe anvil. sharp and ringing clearj is most interesting bird to study. There are four species of the Bell-bird. three of which have suow-white feathered males with naked faces of a vivid color. curious xr.t,e growth, or formation, thinly cov- cred with feathers hangs from the birds forehead. and during times of excitement this pendulous growth rises stif1y erect a. is shown in the accompanying pic ture.
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lifting him from his reclining position. And then Johnny opened his eyes and caught his breath at the same moment To his amazement he beheld the weather beaten face of old "Uncle' Tim bending over him. How come you in here. you young run-away:" asked Uncle Tim Your mother has been bare daffy about you and has the whole town out searching That's why delayed starting out with the boat half an hour ago. I've been helping to search for you. Come. git out'n here and go and tell your mother you're safe and sound on dry land. She thought old Davy Jones had got you sure.'
 Well" and Johnny rubbed hard his eyes to make sure this was not a happy dream. "I guess old Davy Jones did pretty near git ne, Uncle Tim But If know myself I'll never. never go to sea again. Never"
 Wy, you foolish youngster. you haven't been to sea yet" laughed Uncle" Tim. Wait till you get . real taste of it: then you may talk"
 .whatY' said Johnny. showing some surprise, for as yet he was not sure that
  gulf. do you call going to tke bottom of the sea nothing? We'll. I've been there and talked with old Davy Jones, and he's a mighty dangerous person. too. 1 can tell you.''
 "Oh. none of your spinning sen yarns at your age" said Uncle" Tim. But git out of here. I'm for getting o6 to sea. There comes my partner now. Run with all your legs and tell your mother she's got you to feed ard fuss- over for another while."
 And Johnny, glad to the core of his heart that he was once more on dry land, and SO soon to run into his dear anxious mothers arms. skipped of with all his might towards his home, declaring under his breath: "Ill go 10 school and become scholar. I'll never. never go to sea. As sure as my names John Perkins. old Davy Jones would get me If l did,
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smiling at her. "Oh. good little fairy she said. her voice full of emotion. 'you have come and done all this. How can thank your
 The faic,' poirted to tte toy goose that sat perched over the g-a.e. Ut is that little bird you have to thank" she said. That toy goose Is a magic one. and by chance was lost by one of our band of fairies the other day Some one not un- derstanding how precious it Is found If and In turn disposed of 1t. It feil into your worthy hands and through !; I was called here to give you comfort and love. That little magic goose can bring luck to a good person possessing ii and III luck to a wicked person possessing lt.
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could not nfor,. to send anything else. As soon as Mrs. Stella saw the inexpen- sive little toy he nose went Into the air and she sneered at if. 'The idea of any one sending such thing as that to my daughter" she said indignantly Here. maid. addressing Polly) take this thing and throw 1t out tte window. I wouldn't think of letting Margery see 1t: she'd feel simply insulted that my one would dare to present her with such an ugly, cheap trihe."
 Polly took the toy goose. scarce larger than dove. and went 10 the open win COW with it. But as she was about to toss It out on the snow-covered ground she felt the poor little thing Quiver In
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room for few minutes. PIncing the lit- tie goose on shelf against the wall she stood looking at it with tenderness In her blue eyes. Poor little goosie.' she mur- mured. You and l are of little conse- quence in this world am an orphan and you are a cheap toy. But we both can feel. Yes, I'm sure that you can feel inst as do. for when was about to toss you into the cold snow you shiv- cred. But you shall remain here and be covered up to keep warm I haven't much cover. but what have shall he shared with you. You are my only com panion. and we'll become great friends. I'm sure" So saying Polly took from her cot a bit of old comforter and gently
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wrapped about the little toy. Then she ran on 10 perform her evening duties.
 After the last guest had arrived, and the party was in full swing in the great white and gold drawing room. Polly was sent to her basement room by her mis- tress. being tolG to rise before the sun in the morning and see that bright fires were burning in the grates all over the house. for the wicked old couple who owned the place loved comforts and good cheer for themselves. and never denied themselves nor their daughter ind grand daughter anything.
 When Polly opened the door to her room apd stepped In she stopped short in the middle O. tke room Ger ,:s: ss she was