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practice flying it till 1 join you. Then
We'll go away out to the park. It's fine
out there for kite-f1ying-just outside the
trees. you know. in the big open space"
Robert thought Harry's plan a. good one
and with kite in arms. started out to-
ward the lake shore. beautiful avenue
fronted the lake. and as it was at point
where there was not very much early
afternoon driving, Robert had good and
safe sweep of ground over which to run.
He let out the kite. and soon the stiff
breeze was carrying it away at a rapid
rate far into the sky. Robert always en-
joyed the sport of kite-fying, and as this
was new experience-fying a kite In
the city-he became SO absorbed in his
fun that he forgot to notice his surround
ings or to keep tab on the distance he
was running The kite. freakish as kites
always are, led him away from the lake
into pretty little street of cottages and
green yards. Then into another street,
and so on: and after while, when Rob
ert remembered that Harry was to meet
him within half an hour, he found him
self wondering which direction would lead
him home. But he felt that he had kept
a pretty straight course along the lake,
which was now no longer in view, and he
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during the holidays. so that lightened
the sadness of parting.
Once in Chicago Robert found himself
in the midst of a perfect paradise. The
great lake shone beneath the bright au-
tuIhn sun like a giant gem. The lovely,
,well-kept grounds skirting the lake shore
were very inviting to the small-town boy
Everything about the city, from its
thronged, dusty streets TO its beautiful
tree-bOrdered avenues and splendid parks
unfolded new glores and wonders to
Robert King. And how cordial his uncle
and aunt We're, and what pals Harry and
Gladys We're beginning to be Really.
Robert was in the seventh heaven of de-
light from morning till evening.
One beautiful Saturday afternoon Rob
ert was sufficiently recovered from the
effects of constant sightseeing to bethink
himself of play-just plain, everyday play
And he got his kite from the storeroom
where it had been put on his arrival in
the city.
Say, Cousin Harry. don't you want to
fly my kite?' he asked of Harry
Yes, it will be great sport. Bobby: but
I've an errand to run for mamma first
Suppose you go down on the lake and
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Cand|e-Making Long Ago.

T TITLE PRUDENCE had often seen the
l. governors house lighted with beau
uful white candles. She wished that her
home. too. might have such lights, but
there the chickering's on the wall from
the great open fireplaces were all the
lights that could be afforded. If you had
lived as many years ago as Prudence
did you would understand just how she
felt, for then there we're not such things
as electric lights. gas lights Or lamps.
Even candles were scarce, for but few
of the people who had just come over to
settle America had been able to save
enough deer fat or bear grease to make
tallow candles.
When Prudence wished that she might
see little candles burning in her home
her mother looked very pleased Have
such good things will come. Tomorrow
we are to make our candles" Probably
Prudence forgot that she was little
Puritan child, for she clapped her hands
and jumped up and down, just az little
girls do today when they are pleased.
That very evening the work began, for
then Prudence watched her mother make
the wicks. Mrs. Grafton wrapped long
piece Of soft string or wicking around
the back of little chair six times. Then
so, you see. she had six candle wicks all
the same length. The busy woman cut
so many more wicks that by the time she
had finished she had about twenty-five
dozen. but even that many candles would
not last the family whole year.
After the little girl had gone to bed
her mother doubled each wick over a
candle rod and then twisted the two parts
together. If you had seen about fifty of
these little rods lying across the rounds
in the bottom Of the chairs which were
laid sideways on the floor you would have
wondered what SO many short rods with
wicks hanging to them meant. The next
day Prudence was up bright and early,
for she wanted to see all that was done.
The first thing in the morning her father
lifted two big iron pots Of tallow onto
the hooks which hung over the burning
logs in the fireplace. When one of these
kettles of tallow had melted Mrs. Grafton
held candle rod above the pot so that
the wicks would fall straight into the
tallow. When she took them out and put
them back in place between the sides of
the chairs little Prudence saw that each
wick was covered with thin coat of
for she did not think they looked at all
like candles.
If her grandmother had not been near
to explain matters I do believe Prudence
would have cried. wait, my child, and
you shall see that it is as I tell you,"
even closer than before. After the first
dipping of the wicks all around the six
wicks first dipped were ready for a second
trip to the tallow kettle. When they came
Each time that the wicks were dipped
they received a new coat of melted tai
low, until by noon the candles looked
quite like those which were in the gov
ernor's house. In the afternoon little
Prudence shined all Of the pewter candle
sticks. for she knew that very soon they
would be needed for the pretty white
candles.
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ty and asked of a rough old former sea
man the way to his home, giving the ad-
dress WAL lad, yer long piece frum
thar. but if you're so inclined you kin get
aboard my little ship right thar and I'll
take you over. I'm going in that direc-
ton, anyway, an would e glad Of yer
company"
Roberts heart fiuttered. He looked with
amiring eyes at the little ship and be-
held a fine launch. "Oh. il I won't be
troubling you. SIR he said. I'D just love
to go along with you"
Within another ten minutes Robert was
aboard the little ship" whose name was
Prairie Queen and was going off across
the lake like the wind. The old captain
proved to be a most entertaining COM
panion and related many seafaring tales
that made Roberts blood Jingle in his
veins And he did not notice the length
of time it took to make the landing place.
which was just one block from where his
uncle's house stood.
When the Prairie Queen pulled into the
landing place Robert heard some one call
ing his name, and. looking shoreward, he
saw his mother and Harry awaiting him.
When Robert stepped ashore, his mother
and Harry asked in the same breath:
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w the world, Leonardo" asked
w Paul one day. ''Is 1t the little
clock with the cuckoo which comes out
every hour?''
mo. Guess again.
in the hail.
Wrong again.. said Paul. FOR you
are not even on the right track. The
clock I mean never has to be wound UP,
for 1t never runs down..
That must be a queer clock said
Leonard. Il wish I could guess it. but 1
am sure that I never heard Of such a
timepiece as that
Then Paul laughed. for he told his little
friend that he had often seen it walking
around the room. This made Leonard
angry. for he thought that Paul was
making fun of his guesses. So he said,
Il give up. What is it?'
1T has four feet. 1t is covered with
soft fur, and instead of striking some
times meows.''
That sounds as If you are talking
about cat, not a clock"
We'll. 1 am talking about both. Did
you ever see Trollys eyes? The sun is
brightest at noon. Then each of the
cats eyes looks as if it has little dark
streak running up the center. That is
eye with which pussy sees. The light
hurts it so he draws the other part of the
eye almost over 1t like a curtain when
the sun is the strongest When you see
this line in Trolly's eyes you may know
that it is about noon. AS the sun be-
comes weaker the pupils Of the cats eyes
become larger, until toward evening Troll
ly's eyes have large, round pupils Don't
you think by watching the cats eyes
you could learn to tell time?"
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HALLOWEEN

Up one street and down another:
Hear their laughter CAV
lis the time for making
Eve of All Saints Day.
Yet their mischief's never wicked;
Only childish glee;
And the FRANKS they PLAY on
grown-ups
Are laughable to sec.
There's an umbrella. broken.
Tied to some ones gate;
And the message. Go to China"
On the doctors slate.
And in front the Paris AIilliner's
Are the signs which read:
Try our boots. they're sure to
fit you,'
In shirts we take the lead"
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droll. witty fellow ~ Doubly cmtsiI q tr.4
and get the last testament Of a man. IL, Don
bly, curtail a carriage ana get terra drms 90
Doubly curtail something used by butter msAer
and get a boy.
Answers to Last Weeks Puzzles.
Diagonai-Beaver. Cross-words ~ Beetls
% Heaven. 49, Plants. "a Plover 49, Flow.
81 Player.
Letter enigma-Eskimo.
Word square
|. A K
4 y r
X . T
T. I
Inventor puzzle-singer. Pictured words srsi
Straw, Ice. negro, girl. ear, rack
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amusement at her sons words. Mrs King
held UP a warning finger and tried to
look serious What did / tell you yes
terday about using slang?" she asked in
stern tone.
oh I forgot" explained Robert But
say. mamma, it's so hard to break
habit. you know. But-I'm doing my
best I'll not say search me- again-if
can help it.
Well, to assist you in keeping your
pledge I shall tell you of great pleas
ure in store for you. But-you must
bear IN mind that my boy is to forever
quit using slang. It's so ugly, and will
prevent your learning how to express
yourself in proper language. But-heres
70 the point; papa has promised that L
shall take you to--listen, now-to Chi
cago for a nice visit
Bobby dropped his work-which was
the building of huge kite. and looked
ND at his mother. ''Oh. mamma, is that
true?" he cried. And a broad smile of
anticipation spread over his manly face
oh. it's almost too good to be true.
Shall stop long time with Uncle
Dick"
Yes. and you shall go to school dur
ing our visit there. You will be in the
same grade with Cousin Harry and Cou-
sin Gladys.
"Oh. I'll enjoy going to school for
awhile in the great city of Chicago. I've
always wanted to go there, and now
that I'm really going. ] can hardly be-
lieve IL When shall we start, mammal?
just as soon as | can get things set
tied for the winter here. Your grand
mamma King will come to keep house
for papa. and Wen feel safe in leaving
the place in her charge: and IN leaving
papa n her good hands. You see. papa and
I have wanted you to have a winter in
the city for the past two years. and papa
has made it possible for you and me to
go this winter. You'll enter the same
school with Harry and Gladys. Wen he
there till spring
Robert was too happy for words. and
sang and whiStled about his work. Say,
mamma dear. may take my kite to Chi
cage? I'll bet Harry hasn't one-half so,
fine kite mine will be when I have it
completed.
Well, YOU mustn't bet. my dear said
mamma. looking reprovingly at her young
son, whose use of slang during the past
year lad caused her good deal of worry.
oh mamma. | beg your pardon. But
i was so excited over our trip to Chi
cago that | let my tongue get into its
old ard Tad habit again. But. may take
my kite. mammal"
Yes. my dear. YOU may take your kite
with you to Chicago. for your uncle lives
near TO the lake, and there are fine ave-
nUes for YOU 20 run on to fly it,.
The days passed too slowly for Robert
for lie so anxious to get started to-
ward the Queen of the PrairieS common
~ known as Chicago. And at last. when
the day for starting came, Robert was all
aglow with excitement. He was sorry
to leave his dear father, but Mr.. King
promised tn pay his wife and son visit
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ever so long. darling Come. hurry and
awake, for there is a splendid surprise
for you. Come, Mr.. and Mrs. Smith are
here in their automobile and are
going to take us away up over the noun
tains, past the lake and to the village on
the other side. II will take the whole
afternoon, and We'll not get home TIL late
this evening. Were going to carry our
luncheon and eat il in the automobile
Come, hurry. my dear.
Bessie sat up. put her hand In her
pocket and found the new penny safe and
sound. Then she slid off the bed. getting
herself dressed as fast as she could for
the automobile excursion.
What a funny dream she whispered
to herself as she combed her tangled
curis But a part OF II has come true,
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THE MAGIC PENNY

in most fantastic steps. grinning and nod
ding to the laughing Bessie as he caper-
ed.
Then, being tired out from so much ex-
ercise, the funny old penny said: And
what do you suppose am going to ex-
change myself for? All ha. you could
never guess. so there's no use you try
ing. So l shall speak it right out In meet
ing. and keep you no longer in suspense
am going to exchange myself for an
automobile for you. All. won't that be
fine. my little LADY,"
Bessie jumped to the floor and clapped
her hands in the widest glee ''Oh. dear,
good. big penny! VIII you do that for
me?''
"All for you, my little lady. Come
And the penny, frisking out of the room,
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as though you had dropped from the

as though you had dropped from the
Clouds
Then the three hurried home and Rob-
ert full of the excitement of the after
noon, related the amusing and thrilling
stories told him by the old captain Of the
Prairie Queen
Wen nave to ask your captain to dine
with us some evening"" said Roberts I'M
Gle, when he had heard OF the interesting
old eX-seaman. And they did invite him,
too. 1t happened one Saturday afternoon
when Robert and Harry were out on the
lake shore. flying the huge kite. The old
captain was coming into port, as he term
ed 1t, and seeing the boys, invited them to
have a ride on the "watery-wave." And
after the ride was over the boys asked
him to dine with them. which he very
gladly did, and never was q brighter or
more happy evening spent in the Kings
home than was spent that evening with
the ex-seaman and present captain Of the
Prairie Queen, as guest Of honor. And,
although Robert was never again lost in
Chicago. although he went about doing
much "exploring.' he often made trip to
the shanty Of the captain, and there spent
many a pleasant hour listening to the old
mans merry talk.
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oh, so it is replied Bessie. her eyes
wide. Do you suppose we will get to
See the old witch riding her broomstick
through the air.?
III we STAY up till daybreak," suggest
ed Billy. They say she only appears at
early dawn, riding across the western
SKY"
''Oh-h-h-ho"' nurmured Bessie. But
won't we go out and do some mischief,
brother?''
Billy looked wise Sure he affirmed
In manly voice. We'll turn things
upside down Let's get George Fern TO
go with US He knows lots of tricks to
play"
So it was decided TO ask George Fern
shat day at school if he would be of their
party 10 go Halloweening- And George
vas very glad to accept the invitation.
and said he'd be around at their house
az exactly o'clock. You see, he ex-
planned. II want TO get home by 2. for
mamma never permits ice to be out
later than that"
On, we-brotne- and I-can't stay out
Till O." said Bessie excitedly. Oh such
dreadful! things might happen to US were
We out later than haIf-past And on
Halloween-oh, therere so many bad boys
and-and-witches abroad
Billy looked interested; so did George.
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Death Valley.

Death valley contains the greatest 90
raX quarry in the world. The lodges
and series of lodges contain great alantI-
ties of borate quartz. II is a body Of
ore measuring ten feet in width and
5000 feet in depth. 1t pitches int" the
mountain range at an angle OF - de-
grees. Thousands OF tons of bora% are
contained i'm the mine. bat the eNart
amount cannot be estimated, even by ex-
pertS
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Then Robert did some explaining, after
which Harry told him how he had waited
in vain for him at the lake for nearly an
hour, after which he had returned home
and made inquiry for him at the house.
and when I found that you had mys-
teriously disappeared broke in Mrs.
King, Il became SO uneasy l decided to
start out in quest of you. Harry and I
have gone up and down the lake here for
a mile each way. and I was about to no
tify the police that you were lost when,
10. here you come, riding across the lake
toward me. 1t was almost as surprising
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THE TWIN HALLOWEEN

dren many funny anecdotes connected
with Halloween when he was young.
During pause in the conversation Bessie
asked il he had ever seen the old witch
riding a broomstick across the western
sky.
Mr.. Baker laughed till his sides shook.
Then he said: why, my dear children,
there never was witch seen riding
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set out to find it. He kept going and
going, and after awhile the houses be-
came scarcer and the streets unpaved.
And occasionally a communicating shack
would appear nestled on a stretch of
prairie Not that Robert was outside the
vast city, but he was in part of 1t that
was not yet built up
After going a great distance and feeling
very much afraid that he was lost. he
stopped to make inquiry of a man at
little shop door He found that he was
some three miles from home and one-half
mile from the lake. Being so strange in
the city, it never occurred to Robert to in
uuire for the nearest street car going in
the direction of his uncle's home. His
first thought was to go direct to the lake
and follow it to his uncle's house.
Being a good walker. Robert was soon
on the shore of the lake, carrying his
kite He approached a small fishing shan
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was followed by Bessie. To the front
gate he led her. and there, standing,
waiting was the loveliest four-seated au-
tomobile Bessie had ever seen. Now. ]
shall exchange myself for this machine
in jiffy, and then you can ride in 1t
wherever you desire. Where would you
like to go first?''
"Oh, to the mountains-away over yon-
der" cried Bessie.
But Just as she spoke something strange
happened. Some one was pulling her arm
and stroking her forhead. Then her
mothers voice sounded far away at first,
then palmer. And as 1t became palmer
the penny took to his legs and ran off
down the road, dragging the automobile
after him. stop! Leave the automobile
for mev' screamed Bessie, excitedly. Then
she looked right into her dear mothers
eyes. "Oh. mamma, don't let the big
penny carry of the automobiler' she
cried Then her mother stroked her hair
and said: You've been fast asleep for
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lust as she was about to shut her eyes
remembrance of the penny came to her
and she slipped her hand into her pocket
to make sure it was safely there. But,
to her establishment, the penny was not
there, What could have become of it?
She jumped up from the pillow to look
for the missing coin, when of a sudden
a strange thing happened. There, in
front of her standing on legs, was. a
giant penny bowling to her. "How-do-
you-do, little lady" said this wonderful
penny.
You see, 1 am the penny you found an
hour ago In the road But-Im grown
up now, and being such a big fellow
am worth a great deal more than when
you found me-a mere baby. And. what
IS more. l can go about just like human
being, for l have the finest pair of legs
imaginable. Just take a peep at my
pedal extremities!' And as Bessie looked
at the curious fellows legs she was
amazed and amused at the same time, for
he began doing most humorous dance
Up and down the room he skipped, kick
ing those remarkable legs of his about
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ESSIE was a dear
little girl of seven
years of age. She
was the only child
of a poor farmer
and lived in the
country near to a
range of high hills.
over these hills
grew heavy timber
and through the
timber ran many
Wild animals and
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ELL. Bobby, what
do you think papa
has promised u.s.
asked Mrs. King OF
her young son,
Robert.
Robert shook his
touseled head and
said in the boy
slang of the day:
Search ME, man.
ma dear.
In spite of her
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OMORROW is Hal

loween. S j s I e T "
Billy Baker whis-
pered the informa-
ton to his twin
sister, Bessie. And
he whispered in a
voice of meaning
mystery, for the
gay and festive
time of Halloween
held much interest
for him.
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YOURPUZHE|
Diagonal.

This dia gonal contains nine words OF five let
tiers each. II the words rightly guessed and
written below another their zigzag letters
beginning with the upper left-hand letter and
ending with the lower left-hand letter, will spell
the name of a special day in the year. The
cross-words are: ~ A place Of safety and
peace ~ A dairy utensn 81 Stretches OF
high. irregular land. a. Thinking things. 90 A
word much used over the telephone. "a, That
(sl conduit. ,9l Small things used in building
q house.
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BOBBY AND HIS KITE ADVENTURE

where have you been?' And his mother
added: I've been SO worried about YOU
son. You've been away from home for
more than two hours, and I couldn't think
what had become of you. How on earth
did you get in that boat?'
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Beheadings.

beneau1ngS.
% Bebead bird Of the air and get the first
boat spoken OF in history. t2) Behead q woman
of quarrelsome tongue and get low temperature.
81 Behead IA mean. worthless fellow and get
place often occupied by hunters and explorers.
"A, Behead a kind OF bed and get e1clama
ton OF pain.
Curtailings.
~ Doubly curtail a wheeled vehicle and get
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The Queerest Clock.

<<1vT HAT is the queerest clock in
w the world. Leonardo asked
Paul one day. ''Is 1t the little
clock with the cuckoo which comes out
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broomstick anywhere. That's story told
to frighten naughty children
oh no. papa, it's told for the truth, y
declared Billy. And we-Georgie, Bes-
sic and I-are going to sit up tonight
and watch for her.
Mamma and papa looked knowingly at
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ON THE OUTSIDE

We hear much of the unfraternal
spirit among the members of different
fraternal- orders. Do we ever stop to
consider the extent Of unfraternalism
existing on the outside among the ma
tives who are not blessed with the
teachings of fraternalism, and who
have not as yet tasted the blessings
that result from affliation with fra
ternal orders. We cannot in reason ex-
pect any fraternal order membership
to be an Utopian crowd. AS long as
we are human, there is going to be
dissent and assent, right and wrong
kicking and progress. roughness and
calmness. But let US take the facts
as we learn them. We have demon
strated that fraternal organizations
are a boon to the average man, and
the average man is taking to frater-
nalism like a duck to water. despite
the tocsin Of alarm the enemies OF fra
ternalism are forever ringing.-Sover
eign Visitor.