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having heard of this pretty town, I ran
up here to investigate. And this house
has beckoned me in"
Mrs. Jackson had heard the old gentle
mans remarks, and had come upon the
porch but she waited for Jimmy to re-
ply. giving him a nod of assent.
Jimmy introduced his mother to MT
Blake and explained that she was going
away for two months. and that they
would be very glad to come to some terms
as to rent of the house during her aD-
sence. "Of course, my father ana l
would want our own rooms Jimmy ex-
planned "And we'd have our meals In
the house; but we'd arrange our hours
SO as to suit your convenience. SIR
"Ah, exactly what we want !" cried the
old gentleman. MY wife, her maid and
our grandchild are at the hotel. We can
move in as soon as you will allow US to
do so-the sooner the better. And-what
Is your price ?-I almost forgot that"
Jimmy looked at his mother, who nodded
to him to set the price. But he hardly
knew what to ask, so told Mr. Blake that
whatever he thought right in the way OF
rent would suit his parents and himself
"Ah. we'll not stand on few dollars"
said the old gentleman, who had every
appearance of wealth and good nature
"Shall say $40 per month--in advancef
And OF course, that leaves you your own
private rooms. 1t gives US our private
rooms = three - and the dining-room,
kitchen. living room, and the use OF lawn
and porches. Eth, Is that satisfactory
But you must look over the house and
see that 1t suits you,' said Mrs Jackson.
Our rooms are cheerful and large, but
you might find some objection. or want
some changes"
mo, 1t will be all right" declared the
old gentleman. "And may we come In
this week7 Here is the first months
rent Please give me receipt for 1t, ana
make the date on the day we take pos
session."
1t did not take long TO complete ar
rongements for the new tenants, and the
next day Mrs Jackson went on her visit,
while the Blakes installed themselves in
their new quarters. And they proved such
dear old people, and made no trouble
whatever. And Jimmy told his parents
about the motorboat, and had their con-
sent to take from the rent money enough
to buy third share In 1t. And with
happy heart he ran to tell the good news
TO Jessie, who clapped her hands, say
ing: II had faith in your finding a way
to yet In on the boat, Jimmy. You are
SO capable-and so-so-admirable And
YOU will take full charge of the house
while your mother is away. won't your"
Eyes, trying to make my dodgers CON-
Portable, and giving them all l can for
their liberal rent" replied Jimmy.
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he had rush6d. wildly toward the town.
There he had succeeded In getting away
from his pursuer only to run into the
path or another. At one time there were
four CANNES after him, full tilt, and
barking till the night echoed their cries.
Oh, how poor Mr.. Rabbit suffered But
of one thing he felt sure; his family were
safe. He had saved them by almost sac
rifclng himself.
Toward morning Mr.. Rabbit had eluded
his last tormenter and had hidden him.
self under a strawstack In a great field.
An hour later he crept out and hurried
with what little strength he had toward
his own home. And there his grief-strick-
en- family. condemning themselves for
having insisted on his taking them into
danger, welcomed him with open arms
and joyous hearts.
"Can you ever forgive us7' cried Mrs.
Rabbit, helping her worn-out husband to
his bed. "Oh, can never forgive myself
for this nights work"
Eyes, my DEAR | forgive you." whis-
pered Mr.. Rabbit. "But 1t was a hair
breadth escape for all of US. oh. 1 trust
our own safe and happy home will be all
you want in future!"
II shall never, never leave our own
dear woods again." vowed Mamma Rab-
Bit Nor l." declared Flecklet and Pet
tie In one voice. "And never will we
forget our own waywardness in not wish
ing to obey our dear father, whose wis.,
dom was shown this night. oh, how can
we ever make amends to you, Papa.
dear?" And both children fell on their
knees beside their fathers bed.
"You are all forgiven, my dears," sighed
Mr., Rabbit Now must rest"
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one taken by his family. He was leading
the dog away from the road followed by
his dear ones-his dear ones who had so
foollshly led him into this danger.
When at last, after a most exciting run,
the mother Rabbit and her children
reached home they looked about for the
father Rabbit. But no sign sof him any
where. Then they all fell to weeping
and waillng, and Mother Rabbit declared
that If anything happened to her dear
husband she would know that she was
the cause of 1t. "Oh, my children,
have been such a fool to urge your father
to go out with. us tonight. We should
have listened to him, for he is wise and
knows what is best for US. Oh, why did
we coax and tease him to take us forth
into danger? oh, fear he has met with
terrible harm-maybe lost his life!"
So stricken with remorse and grief was
poor foolish Mamma Rabbit that her son
and daughter had to get her into bed,
where she lay moaning and accusing her.
self of being her husbands destroyer.
ooh, If he doesn't soon come home" she
walled, 81 cannot live"
Thus passed the night in the Rabbit
household, and toward dawn o tired tap
ping was heard at the door, Flecklet, Ill
and grief-stricken, ran to the door, for
he knew 1t was his fathers knock. Oh.
how exhausted looked poor Mr.. Rabbit!
As he entered his own doorway he fell
helplessly to the floor. All that night he
had been chased by first one dog and
then another. To mislead the first dog
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rled along on the evening breeze.
And then something else occurred. The
smallest of the three dark objects sep
arated itself from the other two and ran
down the road to meet the approaching
Rabbits And this object barked very
threateningy. 1t was n dog!
Papa Rabbit stopped short. Mamma
Rabbit and her two children did likewise.
And all pricked up their long ears in
terror. Mamma Rabbit turned pale and
trembled Flecklet began to wish he
were at home, safe in his little bed. Pet
tie began to cry and to hide behind her
father. "Oh. what shall We do!' she
walled
Every one of you run for home," COM
manded Mr.. Rabbit sternly. mot a mo-
ment to delay, but go like the very wind.
Don't stop till you are In the house, Sc
curely locked In your rooms Cor
Mamma Rabbit, accompanied by her
children, ran Off down the road at break
neck speed. She never once stopped to
look behind her. Had she done so she
would have seen sight that would have
frozen her very blood. Papa Rabbit sat
still in the road watching the coming
dog. Not an inch did he bulge till the
dog was within ten feet of him. Then
he leaped aside into the long grass, going
off in a direction directly opposite to the
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his paw against the ribs of his plump
wife; Mamma, come wake up and hear
what your children have to say. They
are outgrowing their home, 1t seems, and
are longing for pastures new. Come.
what say you to their wild wishes to go
into danger that they may experience
some Excitement?
Mamma Rabbit sat up, rubbed her eyes
till she was awake, then had her hus-
band tell her all over again. After he
had repeated his words, she nodded her
head and remarked: VI think the chill
dren perfectly right, daddy. We have
kept them too close at home. We should
go out in the world, like the Whitefeet
and the Shortnoses and many others of
our neighbors. Yes, the children are right.
When shall we start?''
And now Mr.. Rabbit sat more upright
still. Indeed, he was as rigid as poker,
and his eyes were looking straight into
his plump wife's face uestioningly.
Why, could he believe his long ears?
Did his dear, gentle, little wife, mother
of his two darling children, really sug-
gest going into danger? He could hardly
speak for some moments and sat bolt
upright, staring at Mamma Rabbit.
"Oh, just look at dad" laughed Fleck-
let, shaking with laughter. isn't he too
funny
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work 1t is easier kept-or put to some
good use. But just now Gee! wish
could afford to buy third share In the
boat, just for your sake, Jessie
''Ob, never mind about me, replied
Jessie, brushing her pretty cheek with
rose blossom. II wish you could do SO
for your own sake, Jimmy"
Then Mrs. Jackson saw Jessie ut the
gate and came out to tell her Of Jimmy's
generosity. MY dear boy is sending me
on visit East to see my only sister,
she explained. 'And it takes every cent
the dear boy has earned the past year.
hate to- take 1t, but he insists ON my
doing so, bless his heart
"Oh, mamma forgets the many things
she does for me-" smiled Jimmy. Shes
forever helping me In hundreds OF ways.
And l am only too glad to give her this
little pleasure. She's to be gone two
months. Isn't that fine for her? Away
from family cares, you see." And Jimmy
laughed good naturally.
Then Jessie had to say goodby and run
home. for her mother was awaiting her
to go shopping that morning. And after
she had left the gate Mrs. Jackson stood
looking after her. 'She is the dearest
girl in tine world, Jimmy" she said. "And
sometimes l have a little hope that you
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i he must get share in the boat II pos
sible
That afternoon he went to see Ned and
Billy and they promised to 'hoh the
deal' for a week. giving Jimmy time to
find some way In which to earn the money
to become a partner in the boat. Then
Jimmy, full of hopes and fears, went nome
to think 1t over He had scarcely seated
himself on the porch when ine-looking
old gentleman entered the gate, advancing
to the steps. Good afternoon, young
man." he said, bowling to Jimmy.
Jimmy was on his feet in moment re-
spectfully inviting the old gentleman to
have a seat on the porch. Then the old
gentleman introduced himself as MT,
Blake. Il am looking for nice quiet
place for the summer" he explained.
And as I passed this house, with Its cool
porches and big lawn l said to myself,
here's what want for myself and wife,
and her maid. And-yes. we have
grandchild, too. Now, have you rooms to
let for, say, three months, In this bower
like nest7 l am here to pay your price,
for l want rest and quiet. We-my wife
and I-pass most of our time in the city,
where my business keeps my attention.
But we have promised ourselves three
months Of complete rest and quiet. So.
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@OUPpUZZLE
LACoRnEp
PRIMAL ACROSTIC.


This acrostic contains seven words Of
five letters each II the words are rightly
guessed, and written one below another.
the initial letters will spell game boys
enjoy playing. The cross-words are: l.
To wed. 2. Part Of an old-time weapon.
g. The BARRIERS best friend. 4. A fame.
8. Breathing machinery. 6. One banished
from his own country. 7. To wear o
happy. mirthful expression.
ADDITIONS.
1. Add a small drinking vessel to a
plank and get place where dishes are
kept.
2. Add a breeze to little girl and get
a machine which lifts heavy loads.
3. Add a male adult to a sharp instru-
ment and get a certain species Of baboon.
4. Add a small destructive animal to
a light color and get gentleman's walk
ing stick.
LETTER ENIGMA.
My first is in green, but not in brown;
My second Is in village, but not in town:
Ny third Is In river. but not In lake:
My fourth Is In dough, but not in bake;
My nfth Is In eat, but not in food;
My sixth Is In hen, but not in brood;
My whole spells that
Which In summer we love;
You will know what 1t is
When you solve the above.
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+ength of Tiny Creatures.

n HEN compared with the strength
of man. the strength of an Insect
is most remarkable indeed. For in
ce, the busy little ant can carry a
40 or so times as heavy as himself.
the ordinary beetle can propel
en- 100 times his own weight. The
|nifcant house-fy gives 100 strokes
is wings in about two seconds. thus
talng him to go a distance of 30
In that time.
rhaps the most wonderful Of all IN
is the dragon-fy. 1t goes through
air at the rate Of 60 miles an hour,
<can stop instantly or change Its
BE backward or sideways without
lining its speed or changing the posi-
of it's body.
4 little honey bee will hang suspend
Prom limb while from his body a
bred others will depend, one holding
mother, chain fashioned. And one
OF see that the first bee waivers or
his load heavy.
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You'll laugh out of the other side Of
your mouth, my son." gravely remarked
Mr.. Rabbit, after you havelhad the ad-
venture you long for. But-since you
all wish to make an excursion somewhere
anywhere that there Is danger-I shall
not be the one to object. No. / shall
accompany you, and try to protect you
as best I can. But it Is against my
wish, remember. no matter what hap
pens"
ooh, don't think Of pleasure in such a
serious way, husband" said Mrs. Rabbit,
lazily. Lets come to some happy I'M
Outstanding as to when We'll start and
where we'll go. What do you suggest,
SOM"
"Oh. say let's go toward the city.
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fogy. We are cautious. We have never
had a hair of our backs damaged. Never
have any of us smelt the close pursuit
of a dog. We have been content to re-
main In our own happy little world, and
thus far have escaped any danger
'And missed many pleasure" de-
clared Flecklet. "One should see some
thing of the world even though one run
some danger in doing so.''
''And that's what l say, too" agreed
Petite, rubbing her face with soft paw
II do get so lonely staying at home all
the time without the least bit of excite
ment. Like brother, I'd be willing to.
run into danger If by SO doing l could
have some pleasure and see new sights
Mamma" cried Mr.. Rabbit. poking
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each other before closing their pretty
bright eyes.
And above the road shone the most
beautiful moon one could wish for. In
deed, the night was perfect one In
every respect. The Rabbits trotted along
leisurely, Mrs. Rabbit smiling to herself
at the serious face of her husband, for
he, poor fellow. knew that all would not
be SO pleasant and safe after they reached
the outskirts of the town.
And Papa Rabbits forebodngs proved
of avail, for after the first three miles
of the road were trayersed a dark OBJ
ject doomed In the road in front of the
party. And then another dark object
appeared and still another. And voices
of people came to the Rabbits ears, car
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made by Darwin showed that the earth
worm plays an important part In the
formation of humus.
THUS, as the tiny Coral Polyp is ever
helping to form continents on which man
can live. and perhaps also to control the
climate and moderate the extreme tenn
perature. so also the earthworm is rend-
ering efficient aid In covering the land
with rich soil, enabling vegetation to
flourish and making the earth habitable
for the human species"
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JIMMY JACKSON.

the boat they'll say you are just stingy.
You know Cousin Ned always accuses you
of being stingy. But If he were as care
full Of his money as you are of yours
Jimmy, he would be more praiseworthy.
The truth Is, Cousin Ned throws his
money to the winds, never seeming TO
care where the next dollar Is to come
from"
That's because he doesn't have to earn
any of it, laughed Jimmy. You see
Jessie, | have to earn most of my spend
ing money and when it comes nv hard
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Pretty Sunbonnet
for Little Maid.

ID .HE accompanying cut shows design
Y for dainty and serviceable little
p sunbonnet or garden hat for little
H. 1t is made of blue gingham and
mined with white also stitching, ties
buttons are white. Any capable lit
girl can make one Of these sunbonnets
herself, and she will find 1t just the
|ng' to wear to picnics and on other
f-of-door excursions. II the bonnet
rs dew-dampened. soiled or crushed,
bbing and ironing suffices to make it as
Pd as new again, while rough treatment
a straw hat ruins 1t for future wear.
little girl should be without one of
se most serviceable and becoming sun
hnets.
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BY WILLIAM WALLACE. JR.

- ESSIE WHITE stood beside Mr..
Jackson's gate talking to Jimmy
Jackson. 1t was a most perfect July
day, bright and joyous, and Jessie,
~ as she stood there, shaded by the
tall lilac bush, looked like summer bios
som, delicate and pink. She was in a
sheer white frock and broad brimmed
white hat wreathed with pink rosebuds.
And her face looked like rosebud under
the shadowing white hat
AS Jimmy Jackson looked into Jessie's
face he thought he had never seen her
look so lovely as on this morning. He
had always admired Jessie, as much for
her amiable disposition as for her beauty.
And they had been "chums' for ever and
ever so many years. In fact, Jimmy had
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,TIS lots of fun, the children
/ think,
To build bonfire bright;
To see it blaze up toward the sky
Through the darkness of the
night.
They pile on brush and old dry
grass
Till the flames leap higher,
Then all the neighbors gather
ground
To watch the big bonfire.
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1t crackles, leaps and sputters.
too.
Just feel it's awful heat!
If you but stand an inch too close
Twill scorch your face and feet!
No child will go into the house
To seek his comfy bed
Till every coal, yes, every spark,
Of the big bonhre's dead.
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ANSWERS TO LAST WEEKS PUZZLES.
DIAGONAL-Apgust. Cross-tcords: /.
Anchor. 2. Hunter 8. Figure. 4. Frouds.
8. Cheese. 6. Trudnt.
RADE-Cdb-i-net (Cdbinet).
MISSING-WORDS PUZZLE = Mfssin0
cords: 1. Cat6odt. 2. Catfish. 3. Cotos-
tfophc 4. Cat0lepsy. 5. Caf0moUnt. 9.
Cataract. CatalpG. 8. Catalogue. ..
C0t0cOmb.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-17
APPLE GROWERS FIGHT
FOR CIDER PRIVILEGE
Strong Opposition to Clause in Byrd
Liquor Bill Develops at Com
mittee Hearing.

RICHMOND. VA. Feb. 16.-The
liquor situation of the State in regard
to cider received the attention of the
house finance committee this morning
to the fullest extent and the fight OF
the farming and fruit interests to pre-
vent the embargo on the juice of the
apple was as fierce as that on the
general liquor question.
Mr.. Templeton, of Augusta. offered
an amendment to the clause of the
Byrd liquor bill cutting cider from the
list OF salable liquids in the State
SO that the farmers might be allowed
TO make ard sell cider Mr.. Tenn
pletoH showed that the cider made by
the farmers of Piedmont was one OF
the big items in their yearly incomes.
The Byrd bill was taken up in ex-
ecutiye session.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-17
CLAWS EXAMINATION
CAUSES LIVELY TILT
Star Witness in Ballinger-
Pinchot Inquiry Still on
the Stand.

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. Feb. It.
The Ballinger-Pinchot invest CATION
committee was in session for three
hours today and then adjourned over
until Friday morning at ten o'clocL-
Mr.. Vertres. the attorney fer Secfe-
tary Ballnger continued his cross
examination of Louis r CLAWS. but
made little or no Roadway. He had
several arguments with ihc wit1"ss
on ire subject of direct answers AMI
curing one of these Representative
Graham, Of Illinois. Democrat. and
Senator Nelson, of Minnesota, chair
man OF the committee, had quite a
warm colloquy.
Mr.. Vertres read into the record to-
day a number of letters and kilograms
dealing with the calling in OF the
forest service by CLAWS. During the
cross examination OF the witness 1t
was shown that before he was called
off the Alaska coal land cases IN
May. 1908. he had telegraphed the
department at Washington that the
United States attorney at Portland
had urged the necessity OF closing
up about 900 cases in Oregon,
wherein hearing had to be held al
most Immediately, and the fun field
service would be needed. Three days
later, CLAWS was taken of the Alaska
cases and assigned 70 the Oregon
work. CLAWS testified that he got no
orders to resume the Alaska cases
until October, 1908.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-17
NO HOPE OF ANYTHING WORTH
WHILE.

Nv clever work the republican
members OF the senate committee Tor
the investigation of the cost OF living
under the able direction of senator
Lodge. may be able to befuddle the
ideas OF part of the public and heip
the G.. o. p. leaders that much IN
their effort to eyade responsibility
for the conditions brought on by the
protective tariff and its abuses. There
Is little room for hope that anything
OF real value to the country VIII be
accomplished, for the investigator
will be carried On just as the Repub-
lican leaders desire, and IT is q fcre-
gone conclusion that they do not pro-
pose to carry the thing to the point oil
undermining themselves and their
friends, the interests"
II Is announced that Senator Ledge
is to be made chairman of the COM
mittee. In spite of the objection OF
Senator Elkins, who offered the reso-
luticn under which the investigation
Is 10 be undertaken. No great things
in the investigating line, where real
investigation obviously would mean a
"showing-up" of the Republican ad'
ministration. could be expected OF
Senator Elkirs. But an investigation
directed by the West Virginia senator
probably wocld be searching In com
paris,n with what we VIII get with
Mr.. Lodge occupying the lid.
Perhaps If the C. o. p will Just de-
las this thing a little longer. Demo
cratic house Of representatives may
institute a real investigation. One
thing. is certain-if the next house Is
D. mocratic there will he a lively
time For IL the Democrats are g'ver
an opportunity to wrest the govern
ment from the interest and falter'
IN the slightest degree in the perform
ance of that duty the party will be ;
~goner" sure enough.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-17
PROTEST USE OF LIQUOR.
Because Hotel Has No License Claim
Serving Beverage Illegal.
(Pv Associated PresSl

NEW HAVEN, CONN, Feb. ia
protest has been made. II is under
stood by hotels here. over the use OF
LIQUORS served to diners at the ban
cuets given by the chamber OF ccm
merce in honor OF President Taft in
December and by the state bar as
sociation in honor OF the retiring
chief justice, Simon +. Baldwin. o!
the supreme court. last week. IN the
Yale dining hall
The claim is that the dining hall
vas hired for the occasion and as
there is no liquor license granted
the place. il was not legal to serve
liquors there. Liquor prosecutor
Niles, in an interview. said that II
formal complaint was laid before hin
he would prosecute as he thought
there was evidence OF violation OF the
excise laws
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-02-17

Il Is foolish TO talk about making
pearv a rear admiral of the navy. tie
Is a civil engineer. not naval ON
Ger strictly speaking, and II would DE
unfair To the line officers OF the navy
and an outrage to the service TO make
an admiral OF a man who practically
is only civilian employe. 1t is prop
er that the government should recos-
nlze the discovery of the North Poie'
but there Is no occasion for going into
Mysteries about II.