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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01
A QUEER OLD GENTLEMAN.

Marjorie had a most beautiful doll, a
birthday gift from mamma. 1t was dress
ed in the very latest fashion, and the lit
tie girl sat by the hour in the big hotel
parlor holding her treasure in silent con-
tent Arabella was a wax doll with clear
rosy cheeks, and dark hair in curls like
Marjorie's own, and she now lay peace
fully sleeping in her new mammals arms,
the very loveliest thing Marjorie had ever
seen.
Presently the Queer Old Gentleman passed
blythe children always called him that
ever since the freezing night when he had
slept on the roof. When he saw Mar
iorie with the doll in her arms, he stop
ped for a moment in his walk and stood
in front of the fire, looking down upon
her.
What have you there, my childo" he
asked in mild voice.
Marjorie Immediately held up the doll.
Isn't she lovely?" she exclaimed.
The old gentleman took the doll in his
arms and examined it thoroughly. then
with a sudden movement lie laid it in the
heart of the glowing fire.
Such foolishness is not for sensible lit
tie girls" he said. Run outside, my
dear. and play with the dogs and cats
and chickens: some day you'll agree
with me-
But just now Marjorie didn't. for she
saw poor Arabella melting away before
her eyes. Shrek after shrek rent the
childish heart, and the Queer Old Gentle
man turned away with a shrug.
Then came mamma, and papa, and poor
little Marjorie was kissed and comforted
and went to sleep that night hugging a
new Arabella, and always after that she
kept away from the Queer Old Gentleman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01
THE THREE BROTHERS
WHO BECAME TREES

There were once three brothers who
thei: hearts desires. One. though tall
enough. wished to he taller still He had
tried in many ways to make himself tall
er. because he wished TO be admired and
looked up to by smaller people and win
the love of the beautiful Indians of his
tribe. To make himself look taller than
he really was. he put soft clay into his
moccasins. to raise him on his feet. and
he plastered up his hair to stand high,
and on top of it was a long turkey tail.
But what he wished for was TO be taller
still. The second brother asked that he
might live always. where he might behold
all the beauty of the land. and r ST in
peace forever: the third brother asked to
live to great age and always to be
healthy till he died.
Now. when the lord of life heard what
they desired he summoned his servant. the
earthquake. and commanded him to set
them firmly with their feet fast planted
in the ground. and when this was done
the three brothers were turned 10 pine
trees. The lord of life paid heed to their
wishes for he gave them what they most
desired
He who would he tall overtopped all
the trees in the forest: ever the turkey
tail was not forgotten: it waves to this
hour. and on summer days the giant tree
sways and murmurs with pride.
The second brother. who wished to
dwell in peace upon the earth. will do SO
while he is rooted TO the ground and the
third who wished to live to the end in
perfect health. is still standing straight
and sturdy i'm the forest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01

ALL / thought it was at first. aud I'm
tired OF it here. and l don't think my
uncle left his real happiness in this
house
Never mind said the Sparrow. well
find it vet
So they Travelled farther back in his
uncle's past. And one evening they came
to an old-fashioned farmhouse. with an
old-fashioned barn behind il. a we'll with
a tall. old-fashioned sweep And nobody
lived In the house except an old man and
his wife. who had once worked for the
mans uncle and had been left there to
take care of the place. But it looked
quiet and restful. and the Man was tired
with travelling so far.
Il believe I'll stop here awhile he
said Il don't suppose I'll find any hap
pness here. but it looks like good place
to rest"
So the Man stopped there and rested
and made friends with the old people and
talked with them about his uncle. And
they told him that his uncle had lived
there when he was a boy. and young
man: and how smart and handsome he
had been: and how he had gone into the
world to seek his fortune: and how ne
had only come back there now and then
when he had worked too hard and wasn't
well: and how he had always said that
he wanted to come back there to die.
And one morning the Man bought a
horse and cow with the money he had
left. and went out into the field with the
horse. and drove the cow along to the
pasture Just as his uncle used to do so
long ago And when it came evening
and the sun was going down he brought
the horse back to the barn. and the COW
went on ahead. cropping at the clover
along the path. and the Man whlstllng be
hind Just as his uncle used TO whistle
when he lived there and drove the co"
home at evening.
And so the Man kept on staying at the
old-fashioned farmhouse and sometimes
he used to see girl going ny win
basket of berries or milk pail ana ps
and by he would say "good-mornlns or
od-evening." and at last he would car
ry her pail or her basket. and be sorry
when they reached the gate where the
girl lived. So the man married the girl.
and after that she stopped at his gate and
came into his house. and when ne came
home from the field she was there TO meet
him. and by and by there was little
haby there too and she used to hold 1t UP
for him to see long before he got to the
door.
And one evening when the Man was
coming over the hill he met the Sparrow
what a long time you have stopped in
the old farmhouse" said the fairy bird.
You must be ready to travel on again.
No" said the man. Il am not ready.
But you must want to find happiness,
don't you?" asked the Sparrow
Il have found it" said the Man. All
that my poor uncle ever had and a great
deal more"
Il am very glad said the little bird
You were kind to me and | wanted 10
give you the riches that bring real hap
piness."
You have done so. Look" And the
Sparrow looked and saw the girl standing
in the door of the old-faShionpd farm
house holding up the baby for the Man tc
see.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01
THE FIRST RIDE.

go to the door Why, how do you do,
Mrs Dwight I'm so glad to see you.
Is this your little ba- Why e-e-e, your
child has fallen out of the carriage:
Isabel turned to the carriage. Witch-
cry had disappeared.
one has stolen my little baby.
NO. no Mrs. Dwight" called Mrs.
Warner from the fireside. He ran away.
He's over to my house chewing my
child best bonnet.
Isn't he dreadful boy?' sighed Mrs,
Dwight as she and Mrs. Archibald hur-
ried over to Mrs. Warmers. Put your
child in my carriage. Mrs. Archibald,
she must be so heavy to carry.
So Lucy Archibald rode proudly over
to Mrs. Warmers in the new carriage.
Mrs Warner met them at the door, the
picture of dismay.
"Oh. Mrs. Dwight" she cried. DidH I
you meet your child? He ran out OF my
house Just as fast as he could go, tax
ing my child's best bonnet with him.
Mercy" exclaimed Mrs. Dwight. Put
your child in here with Lucy. Mrs " ar
ner and come with me TO find my child
So the two dolls We're swept along In the
carriage in pursuit OF the kitten, but
every time Witchery saw the carriage
part of the room. Finally the little girls
were quite out of breath
You take the carriage. please. Mrs
Warner" said Mrs. Dwight. Il think l
can catch him. and she sprang forward.
Witchery was perched high on the back
of rocker. and when Isabel came near
he Ieaped TO her shoulder and snuggled
into her neck with such joyous little
purr that the little girls all gave up
| playing grown-up, forgot the dolls and
| the new carriage and romped with Witch
cry till supper time.
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was running from Junior to the tree TRUNK
ana pack. barking excitedly
Thunder looks as if he wanted TO CLIMB
the tree said Bob. shut up, little mon
grel"
| Junior whistled. He can climb tree
| he said quietly and I've a mind to send
him up. If he could knock the cat down
we could stun him with a club and pop
him into our nut bags. Go up, Thunder
he ordered. leading him toward the trunk
Il taught him first with ladder in the
barn. added Junior, until now he's quite
an expert
Up the rough bark Thunder seram-
oled. not as agile as cat. but very
cieverly for a dog. Dandy sat at the foot
Of the tree and watched in amazement
| Slowly but steadily Thunder drew nearer
| to the fiery eyes of the wildcat. but ne
never fatered. Now he was on the same
| limb. feeling his way along nearer ana
nearer The boys. breathless, watched
and waited. having clubs in their hands,
and their hearts beating wildly.
Thunder crept nearer and nearer,
growing a little, and his hair standing on
en1: when one foot slipped. Being only a
dog. ne could not dig his nails in and keep
his balance. Another foot slipped. and
with frightened yelp down fell Thunder.
landing on his nose
Wild cat forgotten in an instant. Junior
rushed to his dog. Dandy was actually
smiling over the other dogs mishap. as
Junior. tender as girl kneit by his play
mate.
Thunder was stunned by his fall. Poor
old doggie.' whispered Junior, you tried
You, level best, didn't your
Thunder opened one eye. then both and
th~a shook himself.
''TCor old boy" went on Junior Wish
hadn't sent you-you're worth a dozen
Wildcats"
At the word wildcat Thunder shook
himself again, and, springing from Jun
iors grasp. darted up the tree once
more. while the boys gasping in aston
ishment watched him breathlessly.
Up and up he went. higher than the
wildcat. and out on the next limb above.
making slow but sure progress. TIE
young cat eyed him with uncertainty as
TO his next move. But Thunder was not
uncertain Not an instant did he hest
tate but springing with unerring aim he
landed the wildcats back. knocking
the cat from the limb with the prect-
sion of a well-thrown brick.
This time Thunder had softer fall.
for the cat was underneath. 1t. too.
was stunned by the fall and the weight
Of the dogs body; and the two boys lost
no time in getting him inside the bags
before he. too. should wake and shake
up with more vim than before.
You may be sure that Junior and Bob
went on no nutting expedition that day;
they made tracks for home. and the cir
Gus manager before the young wild cat
ried poor bruised Thunder. too. while
Dandy walked with his tail between his
legs.
The young wildcat was uninjured. and
the manager said he was the finest specl-
men ever seen in that part OF the cOun-
try. The reward was promptly paid. and
Junior and Bob selected an iceboat to-
sether. which Bob insisted upon naming
Thunder and Lightning.
Thunder was hero after that. and
whenever any one complmented Bob on
the possession of such a fine dog as
Dandy. Bob would say: Yes. he's a
good dog. but you ought to see Junior
he is -
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wanted. II wasn't the prettiest nor the
most expensive but II was gust eXactis
like baby brothers carr rase. only SmaileI,
Of course and Isabel said it looked Just
Ike the little child OF baby brothers car
riase."
Aunt Lillian bought il at once and she
and Isabel wheeled il home with the doil
sitting proudly inside.
That very afternoon Eleanor and Marie
came over TO visit. because il was lsaoeI $
birthday anniversary. OF course, lsapel
showed them the new carriage the nrst
thing They both thought it was beauu-
FIJI.
Lets play house said Eleanor. and
one of us will live on the couch and one
by the fireplace and one in the bay WINDOW.
And Isabel must bring her enid 10 WISH
us in the new carriage.
But first said Marie Il just wish my
dolly could have little tiny ride in the
carriage. She never was in baby car
riage."
Nor mine either said Eleanor.
Which will go frst" asked Isabel
"Oh. l know: I'll count out.
Just at that moment Isabels little black
by the FIRE stretched himself and walked
sedately over TO the new carriage and
smeIled of it thoughtfully.
Il believe Witchery would appreciate
the first ride more than either of the dol
lies said Isabel.
We'll when you count out count Witch
erv too" said Marie.
Isabel began, pointing her finger in turn
al the two dolls and Witchery:
Eny. meny. miny
Catch froggie by the toe,
IL he boilers. let him go,
Eny. meny, miny mo-
But every time she pointed her finger
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fered a reward for its capture alive. AS
result of this offer attendance at school
smaller for several days, but the
wildcat was still at large.
Bob Southack and Dandy perhaps played
more hockey than the rest for Bob
wanted an iceboat and Dandy was always
ready for sport
Now Dandy, like a high-bred dog, had
not much use for mongrels: and Thunder
was always greeted with growls
disdained sniff Thunder like a gentle
man instead of cur. never resented the
treatment, but spoke s politely to Dandy
as to other dogs OF his acquaintance: he
was hail-fellow well-met with them all.
Bob and Junior were close friends
One Saturday. afte- the wildcat Cor
whatever animal 1t was) had eluded the
hunters over and over. Thunder an
Lightnin were strolling through the
woods in search of nuts. They were to
meet Bob in Il half hour for d days
tramp through the woods.
Before Junior reached the meeting place
he heard a commotion which told him
that Dandy the hunter had scented game.
Thunder pricked up bis ears and whined:
then. not being forbidden. he darted
ahead. Junior close at his heels.
What have you?' called Junior. COM
ing within sight Of Bob and his excited
hound
Think its a possum" answered Bob
Hes up in the tree. Where's your gum"
Busted called Junior.
Wen have to climb up and club him.
Where's he at?
Bob pointed to the limb. Sure enough.
something was concealed in the foliage
Thunder whined and growled and
Dandy. too excited to pay attention to the
other dog, shifted around the tree and
waited for orders
Gee whiz,' exclaimed Junior. turning
exctedly TO Bob. Its not coon-it's
the wildcat
Bob could not get a better view OF the
animal. and sure enough ii looked like
young wildcat. How 10 catch it was
a question Neither OF the boys was suf-
ficiently acquainted with game of this
sort 10 know what to do. They wished.
of course to capture him alive Twenty
five dollars was more money than either
OF them had ever seen at one time and
they were resolved if possible, to turn
the wildcat over to the circus-alive. How
to do IT was another question entirely.
While the boys were planning, Thunder
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01
JUNIOR PARKS GAME DOG.

ANYTHING that Bob Southacks dog
didn't know about hunting was not worth
knowing. in the eyes Of Dandys admir-
ing friends And as Dandy's friends in
cIuded every body for miles around. he
had no end of petting and encourag cement.
No dog was so keen on scent as Dandy:
no dog could run so fast: no dog was as
sasacious-u Thunder turned up one
day.
Thunder was nobodys dog. Where he
had come from no one knew. He had
simply appeared one wild and stormy
evening AT the Park place. and with
few sharp banks had requested shelter
for the night. No living thing had ever
asked for help al Nathaniel Parks house
and been turned away.
Il bet he's a good hunting dog-when
he scents out the senior that easy de-
Jared Junior. Il shall keep him and run
Kim against Bob Southacks Dandy
But he hasn't one good point, objected
his father
Junior. and what he doesn't know IN
teach him. His name is going TO be
Thunder. sir
None had ever seen Thunder before. 50
Junior had no trouble in claiming him for
his. own, and from that day Junior s
friendship for the dog made him the butt
for every jest in town 1t Here
comes Thunder an Lighlnin' every time
they came in sight.
But "jollying made no more impression
on Junior than does water on duck s
back. and Thunder was always good ma
tured and ready for frol!c work.
lie certainly must have been Il circus
dog at one time. or no trick was too
hard for him 10 attempt, Sometimes he
failed but more often he did stunts that
made the village dogs cape, well as
the villagers themselves
Some animal in the North woods not
far from the village had terrorZed the
residents for some time. and q party OF
gunners reported that they had seen a
wildcat but had been unable to shoot il.
Then the circus came 10 town. and the
manager, hearing of the presence in the
FOODS OF an animal not III his show, of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01
THE FIRST RIDE.
BY MARION Juno.

When Isabel was just exactly six years
old her Aunt Lillian took her TO the big
r>st toy store in the city where she lived
Now. Isabel said auntie. just look
around among the doll carriages and
pick out any one in the store that you
want
Al first Isabel couldn't do anything but
just dance up and down for joy. She
had wanted dolly carriage for years
and years Then she began very solemn
" 10 make her choice She put her doll
first in one. then in another. and asked
her which carriage she felt most comfy
in. but the doll only stared at her little
mother with very round eyes. and SAID
she liked them all.
Finally isabel found just the one she
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01

BY GEORGIA CLAY.

How do you travel. Miss Lydia Prim?
Never by water. l cannot swim;
And II l could. ] should die Of fright
For the fishes. hear know how TO bite.
The railroad. too. is well in a way,
But there are accidents every day;
And II we should chance to have spill.
/ fear I would be very I'll.
Nor yet by trolley, for you see
How very dangerous ii would be
If just little tiny wire
Should set the trolley aire
In the rush and scramble to &c: ont
| should be dreadfully ierked about.
To ride coach, ii seems 10 me,
4 most agreeable trip 'twould be;
For horses. l hear. have skittish ways
I'd surely regret II all my days.
For II they started to run, you sec.
'Twould be very bad indeed for me.
To ride alone on A horse or wheel.
How very. very queer II would feel.
An automobile ] might have 'fied
! know Ills splendid thing to ride.
But. oh. dear me- IL the least ii swerves
'Twoud be most trying to tender nerves
Indeed said Miss Lydia Prlm, = it's best.
When courage gives out. TO stay home and res
And If / should really pine for the sir.
I'll sit on the porch in a rocking chair
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al Witchery he flew like a little black
streak across the room. and had to be
brought back and placed firmly on the
floor i'll front of Isabel
When Isabel finally finished counting
out Witchery was lit and had the flrst
privilege of riding in the new carriage
He was tucked snugly up in the robes
and Eleanor and Marie went to make-oe-
lieve houses to await 1sabels call.
I'm Mrs. Archibald called Marie
from the bay window, which was her
home.
I'm Mrs. Warner. called Eleanor
from the fireplace, which was her home
And I'm Mrs. Dwight called out
Isabel to each of them.
Then Isabel wheeled her carriage care.
fully over to IL on Mrs. Archibald.
She knocked al the little jog near the
bav window. From within she heafo
Mrs Archibald say:
Dear ME. Lucy Archibald. II there
isn't Mrs Dwight with her younses.
child in a new baby carriage My, Wndl
a black complexion that child has. You
stav right where you are. Lucy Whlle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01
x-RAYS.

Do you know why they are called SO?
In Germany the letter X is a slang ex-
preston When a student is asked how
many glasses of beer he has had. he
laughs and says * which, of course.
according to mathematics, means 'un-
known quantity
When the wonderful N-rays were dis
covered. the students dubbed them N-rays
because so little was really known about
them, and the name has chung.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01
FLOWERS AND TREES.
4 GAME.

a 2.
A game. full OF fun, although it is old,
is called Flowers and Trees. AS many as
are present can play. The first one says,
for instance: my first is a public house,
nv second is a state TO which all must
come my third is a command to de-
part; my all is a flower Answer: In
di-go." Only minute is given for guess
ing. the one who guesses has a turn. A
list of flowers and trees can be looked
I'D before playing unless one is familiar
with a good many.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01
THE WEATHER GLASS.

Take fiat broad pint flask. fill it one
third with water. and close it with cork.
through which a small bent glass tube is
inserted. The glass tube should be cut
so that the outer leg IS as long as the
bottle is high. while the inner leg Chat is,
the end inserted through the cork stands
out a trifie inside the neck of the bottle.
To make the cork water-tight, use seal
ing wax. The illustration shows how to
hang the bottle upside down by d cord.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-01
LITTLE JOHNNY?

Little Johnny
Was always asking Why,
To answer half his questions
No one ever cared to try.
He asked what made them whip poo.wiu:
And why the lilies pad:
And. when the dogs bit little boys,
Why should the dogs be mad:
IL apy one was mad he thought
1t ought to be the boys.
And why should all the noisy parts
Be put inside the toys:
Well. one night Johnny had dream:
II made him stiff and stark.
He thought that he was changed into
A great big
And all the boys in all the town
just used him for dart
Until they broke HE upper of
And left the under part.
Then when he saw what he'd become
With JOY he just did hop.
lie was no moreka : Question mark,
But only a FUN stop.
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Hang in a protected place where the sun
will not penetrate.
This weather glass, similar to the
barometer. indicates the pressure of air.
If the pressure of the air relaxes, the
water will rise in the outside tube, show
ing the approach of RAIN IL the water
in the tube sinks dry weather is TO be
expected.