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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-05

top to find new home. I have often told you about these wagons, haven't l, dear?"
 "Yes, Grandpa"
 ,"It was quite task in those days to take trip through these prairies and forests where no one lived, not only because we ran a risk of going with out food and water but because of wild beasts and Indians"
 Lions and tigers?"
 No, but bears and wolves and wild cats. But we were fortunate in es- caping these enemies and were not molested by them. However, we had been told there were Indians living in that region and never knew when we might be attacked, and we had seer enough wild animals to convince us that it wouldn't be safe to roam very far without a gun.
 One evening we had camped on the edge of large forest and had just finished supper. Everything was so new and strange to us that we younger children took delight in making 'ex- plorations.' AS my sister and I were the youngest-she being four and 1 six-we usually went together on these walks, for we couldn't run fast enough to suit our older brothers and sisters We had strict orders. though, always to stay within sight of the camp,
 Forgetting these orders, Sarah and l were soon in the midst of the woods stuffing our pockets with butternuts and hickory-nuts, picking a strange flower, chasing a rabbit, or watching a squirrel as it leapt from bough to bough. By disobeying orders, you see, we soon were lost in the woods good and proper. When we got weary of our trip Sarah and I decided to return to the camp. but found we were un- able to do so. We turned this way and that, retraced our steps, and were hopelessly lost. In the woods you know, it is hard to tell the directions and therefore one often travels in a circle without getting anywhere.
 "It became dark. How does your poem go?
 "'The sun 1t went down,
 The stars gave no light
 Sarah got tired and began to cry, refusing to go any farther. I myself grew afraid and also cried. "'We sobbed and we sighed
 And we bitterly cried.'
 1 QOl kHOW dDOul I0e SlgD1ng, but we certainly cried. When we knew that we were lost. we felt mighty mis- erable. But we didn't Tie down and die.' We had too much gumption for that. I was determined to get out of that forest and I made Sarah walk whether she wanted to or not. At last seeing it was impossible to find our way out of the woods and that my sister was very tired indeed, I allowed her to stop and sit down on a log.
 ''It was pitch dark and there were many strange, terrifying noises from the trees round about us--long, sor- rowful walls and harsh cries. Now a nightbird would shriek and an owl would hoot dismally; again, some wild animal or coyote would scare Us with its howlings. We simply huddled to- gether in sheer fright. The owls were the worst. Their unearthly hootins made my hair stand on end."
 How long did you stay in the woods, Grandpa?" Alice interrupted.
 ''All night. darling. It was hard enough for me, but it was still worse for my little sister. Young as she was
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folks won't let you come so often"
 The wisdom of the answer appealed to Joe Conder, the largest of the boys, and he reluctantly followed suit and was soon drying himself In the sun.
 But when he went to put on his shirt he found he had been made the victim of that old but effective trick four hard knots were tied in the sleeves
 'Who did this?" demanded Joe.
 "Go to work and use your teeth." laughed Charley Knighton.
 "It will make your molars strong" added Dwight Mandel.
 "Who did this? I say!" repeated Joe, this time in an angry tone.
 The boys ceased their fun making at Joe's expense, as they feared to challenge his larger weight and size. But the smallest of the group, a lad of only eight named Owen Summers (by no means the poorest swimmer of the lo) spoke up:
 q did it, Joe. What are you going to do about it?"
 Owens spunk appealed to the boys and they laughed heartily.
 "I'll show you what I'm going to do, young man." snapped Joe, now very angry.
 Of course, owen being much smaller than himself, Joe knew that 1t would not do to strike the little fellow. But, Knowing Owen could swim well and desiring to demonstrate the fact that his own dignity most not be outraged. he stepped forward, grabbed the lit- tie fellow by the waist and tossed him, clothes and all, into the stream.
 "Oh" shouted the boys, greatly sur prised at the move. You had no business doing that"
 Owen swan to the shore and climbed out, crying. To be sure, he had on only his overalls and by no means immaculate waist, but his shoes and stockings were wet through. He was surely not in a presentable ap- crying bitterly as the boys followed him home, all agreeing that Joe had done mean trick.
 News travels quickly, and though none of the boys was a tattle- tale, Joe's parents learned of their sons ex- ploit before supper. It was Joe's time to suffer calamity. He was forbidden to go swimming until he should be given permission to do SO. He begged and pleaded and cried, but to no avail. Swimming for Joe was under the ban.
 Come and go swimming" called Dwight at his back door next after noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-05

Can't" replied Joe.
 There was no need to ask Whats the matter" Dwight understood per fectly the reason, and after mischiev- ously assuring Joe that the water was fine and that he was making a mis- take in not coming along with the bunch, he left the uncomfortable boy even more heartbroken than before.
 But Joe was not to be outdone so easily. He was determined to go swimming if he had to break every law of the land. There was just one thing that bothered him: that was his hair. He could easily dry himself in the sun and keep his shirt presentable, but no boy can swim without getting his hair soaking wet, so wet that one can tell he has been swimming al first glance. But Joe was ingeniou, by nature, and he soon had found
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-05

And yet, if the truth be told, 1t Is safe to say that there are animals--and many of them-in existence of which we have never even heard. In most instances. they are very queer ones. too, and they have habits quite as queer. Here are a few of them:
 Have you ever heard of the ave- aye? No! Well. 1t is a small mammal about the size of cat and inhabits Madagascar. It is said to have been named because of the peculiar cry 1t makes-aye-aye-aye It has sharp teeth like those of a rat and long. thin fingers with pointed claws. But the middle finger of each paw is ex- ceptionally long and thin. And for a purpose, too. It feeds chiefly upon earthworms, so finds this middle finger very convenient for pokfng into worm holes and dragging forth the ] 1luckless dwellers therein.
 And what do you think of an ani- mai which lays eggs? Yes, there Is one-the duck billed platypus-and 1t lives in Australia. It is at home potn in the water and on land. It's body, which is about IS inches in length is covered with soft fur: 1t has DrOduly WeDDeQ rect, SnoTt tdii auu a depressed. toothless. duck-like Dill Insects. crustaceans and mollusks are its favorite articles of food. But the queerest thing about 1t is, of course' the fact thA 1t lays its eggs.
 Then, there Is an animal in Central and South America which is 80 dis guised that, when hanging from the branch of tree. 1t looks for all the world like part of the tree. It IS called the sloth. It's feet are curved and armed with long. powerful. hook like claws with which 1t hangs to the branches of trees, generally back downward. It has a green growth upon its back which makes it closely resemble the foliage of the trees. It feeds upon the leaves and fruits and seldom comes down to the ground.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-05

They Crush The Head or The Plant And Fill Their Water Bottles With The Sweet Liquid.
 great festival among the Papago In- dians; and it is held, in various parts of the country. from the middle Of June until the middle of July.
 The making of the wine is interest," ing. The liquid from the fruit is poured into huge baskets and then an equal quantity of water is added; the whole is then allowed to ferment, for several days. when the dancing begins and the wine is drained off the mix ture in the water-tight baskets.
 The holding of these sahuaro feasts is almost a religion with the In- dians, for they believe they please the gods and tend to bring good crops For miles and miles around the In- dians, with their families come into the places selected as the sites for a sahuaro celebration.
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l the book in her grandfather's library and was much impressed with the sad ness of the poem she was reading. And when 1t was night,
 So sad was their plight,
 The sun it went down,
 The stars gave no lighti
 Alice shivered to think how wretch ed those poor children must have felt. They sobbed and they sighed. And they bitterly cried,
 And the poor little things They lay down and died.
 A tear found it's way down ,Alice's cheek. Soon another followed. And when they were dead.
 The robins so red
 Brought strawberry leaves And over them spread.
 Alice was now weeping silently with little sobs of sympathy for the unfor- tunate children. She knew that it was a true story, for the book said it was l based on a tradition and no doubt &C., tually happened.
 And all the day long,
 They sang them this song
 Poor babes in the wood!
 Poor babes
 "What's the trouble, darling?" Alice turned quickly around in her chair to see her grandfather standing in the doorway of the library. She felt ashamed that her grandpapa had
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-05
LEAP FROG PUZZLE.

Here are six frogs and seven stools. The object is to show how they can be all placed on two stools. three on each stool. In moving them 1t is necessary that a frog must always leap over three frogs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-05
Queer Facts About
 Queer Animals

WHEN anyone says the word "ani
 mals" to us we are apt to think
 " of horse, COW, sheep. cat, dog, lion, bear, elephant, etc., aren't we? Of course we know that they, and others equally as well known. do not comprise all the animal kingdom
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heard her sobbing-about nothing.
 Why, Grandpa, II"
 Then Alice broke down and hurried her face in her arms and sobbed. In- stantly her grandfather's arms were around her.
 My poor. precious girl" he said comfortingly, now do tell grandpa what's happened. Did you cut your finger?"
 "N-no."
 'Toothache?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-05

"T the side of clear. inviting stream of water, where tho
 willows bent over to form a v U rank shade, and where you could hear the musical tinkle of the water as it rippled over rocks in a shallower spot a few rods away. stood seven boys. dripping and drying in the sun. An eighth fingered In the cool water, loath to give up the pleas ure of the afternoon swim. The swim ming hole in Brush Creek was by nc means a forsaken spot during the burning summer months when neither dog nor barefoot boy could stand the sultry, dusty air and the sizzling heat of pavement and roadside.
 T say" called the boy who re. mained in the water, whats yout hurry? Why not stay a bit longer ?"
 "If you stay too long, Joe, you1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-05
. OUP PUZZLE lOPNERs
TRANSPOSITIONS.

TRANSPOSITIONS. 1. Transpose a word meaning to marry and get moisture condensed from the atmosphere and found in small drops on plants and flowers. 2. Transpose another name for poet and get a yellowish-gray color. 8. Transpose a weight and get an adverb.
 4. Transpose a moose and get. a small pond.
 E Transnose a tract of ground near eaaife and get strong low ve- alcle
 A BAND OF IMPS. 4xample-No. 1 is impolite. l. Not courteous.
 2. Lacking patience.
 8. Not perfect.
 {. To make better.
 s. A fakir or deceiver. 6. Goods from a foreign country. T. To confine in jail. 8. Bold. disrespectful, brazen.
 Answers. TRANSPOSITIONS 1, Wed-deto; 2, sard-drab;; 3, Ton-not; 4. Lo0p-pool; 6, Ydrd-drdy.
 A Band of Imps: 1. ImpoHte; 2, Impatient; 8, Imperfect; 4, I'm proue; 5, In,poster; 6, Imports; ', Ina- prison;' 8, Inpudent. SOLUTION TO LEAP FROG PUZZLE. Jump No. oUer 3, and 5: No. 1 over 3, and 5; No. over l, 2 and 6: No. over 1, 2 and 6; No. over l. 2 and 6
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-05
ALICE AND HER TEARS

n H. don't you remember A long time ago,
 Two poor little babes " Whose names I don't know Were stolen away One bright summers day,
 And left in the woods. I've heard people say?
 In an arm chair much too big for her, Alice sat before a book of old me nursery tales. She had run across
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-05

TOW when you're hungry-on the spot, IN You try to eat an awful lot; < And eat it all SO very fast The goodie things don't ever lastI You gobble-gobble- -gobble-stuf. And very soon you have enough, When if you'd chew it long and slow. The goodie taste would last you knowl And then another thing is true. When eating quick the way you do- It's like drawer that's all upset It feels SO full. it makes you fret
The Denver star., 1914-01-10
RESOLUTIONS.

And as she looked around, she saw
how death, the consoler, laying his
hand upon Many heart, had healed
1t forever"
Whereas, it has pleased the Su
preme Architect of the universe to re
move from our midst Sister Marcus
Astwood; and
Whereas, the intimate relations
long held by our deceased sister In
Evergreen Chapter No. 36, o. e. s..
with the members of said chapter, rem
der 1t proper that we show our appre
citation Of her membership, which she
removed only recently, to be placed
in Texas, where she expected to make
her future home;
Resolved, That this chapter tenders
its heartfelt sympathy to the sister,
Mrs. Alice Webb, who is an honored
member OF this chapter; also the hus-
band and relatives Of our deceased
sister;
Resolved, That these resolutions be
entered upon the minutes of the chap
ter and a copy be sent to the family
of our deceased sister.
Sisters,
MAE BROOKS,
HENRIETTA FOSTER,
IDA DE PRIEST,
Committee.
The Denver star., 1914-01-10
THE GRAND THEATRES WEEKLY
PROGRAM.

Cut Out and Paste on Wall for
The Grand Quartet will sing at the
Grand theater, 2017 Larimer, Sunday
evening. 1t is simply dream to hear
them.
SATURDAY. JAN. 1c-Their Gold
en- Wedding .(Thanhouser .drama);
The Baby, Some Rosues and Girl.
SUNDAY, JAN. ia Military Judas
e reels. Broncho dra.na). MONDAY,
JAN. 12-The Hark Of Tara (2-reel
feature, Domino drama); The Saeri.
flee (Reliance drama). TUESDAY,
JAN. 13-Mrs. Pankhurst's Proxy
(Thanhouser drama); His Awful Ven
seance: Seeing stars and Stripes Gre
lance drama; Educating His Oaush-
tiers tMajestic comedy. WEDNEs-
DAY, JAN. 14-The Narcotic Spectre
(2-reel feature); The Pride Of the
Force (Majestic comedy. THURS
DAY, JAN. 15-The Runaway Prfn-
cess (3-reel feature. Thanhouser dra-
maj. FRIDAY, JAN. 16-The Loafer
(Reliance); Mutual Weekly; The Un-
der Sheriff tKeystone comedy.
The Denver star., 1914-01-10
DR.. HoeSON'S OINTMENT HEALS
ITCHY ECZEMA.

The constantly itching, buurning
sensation and other disagreeable
forms of eczema, letter, salt rheum
and skin eruptions promptly cured by
DR.. Hobson's Eczema Ointment Geo.
w. Fitch of Mendoza, Ill, says: Il
purchased a box of DR.. Hobson's Ec-
zema Ointment. Have had Eczema
ever since the civil war, have been
treated by many doctors. None have
given the benefit that one box Of DR..
Hobson's Eczema Ointment has"
Every sufferer should try it. We're
so positive it will help you we guar.
antee 1t or money refunded At all
druggists by mail soc. Pfeiffer Chem
ical Co., Philadelphia and st. Louis.
0ue
The Denver star., 1914-01-10
CITY,
NEWS

The Golden Gate Juveniles at their
last meeting elected the following of,
ficers for the ensuing year: Reginald
Cooper, U. M; Myrtle Bibbs, " Nj. p,
Freda Dotson, w. s.; George Hall, A.
S.; Charles Gavan, t.; Irene Lane,
chairman trustees; Grace Hall, chair
man sick committee; Elizabeth Dot
son. chaplain; Teresa Mills, l. s.;
Ophelia Mason, and Ethel Snowden
guides; Genevieve Bailey, pilot. Faith
er guardians, E. L. Lawson, Oglesvie
Lawson, Willis S. Evans. Mother ma
irons, Mrs. Walter Cooper, Mrs. E. l.
Lawson, Mrs. Louvinia Oliver
Installation will take place Jan. 10
1914 All Juveniles requested to be
present. All U. B. F.'s and s., NJ. T.,'s
cordially invited.
The Denver star., 1914-01-10

Mrs. Marcella Nj. Beatty,
the beloved wife of Robert
Beatty, the devoted mother
of r. l.. Moss, H. O w. Moss
and L. w. Moss, died Jan. q,
1914. The funeral services
will be held Saturday morn
ing at Ioo'clock, from the fam
lily residence, 2154 Arapahoe
street, Douglass Undertaking
Co., in charge.
The Denver star., 1914-01-10
o. E. S. ANNUAL ELECTION.

The following officers We're elected
in Evergreen Chapter No. SO, o. e. s.,
for the year 1914: Mrs. l.. E. Richard
son, w. NJ; Mrs. Annie Hamilton, A.
M; Mrs. Dora Derry, treasurer; Mrs.
T. S. Rector, w. p: Mrs. L. Waldon,
secretary; Mrs. Hattie Williams, con-
ductress; Mrs. Henrietta Mosley. A.
Cond.
The Denver star., 1914-01-10
ATTENTION VOTERS! LET THE
STAR BE YOUR GUIDE.

The Star is calling attention to the
fact that there will be special cleo
ton involving the welfare Of the Den
yer Union Water Co., as welt as the
interests of the taxpayers of Denver.
A careful study OF the ordinance
which they are initiating will be
made by the Star, together with the
study of the bond issue of the Moffat
Tunnel.
The Denver star., 1914-01-10
MEETINGS OF THE cARNATIoh
ART CLUB,

Mrs. King, 61s Twenty-third street,
Jan. 16.
Miss ocrey. 2e1s Downing street,
Jan. 23.
Mrs. Pollard, 1414 East Twenty
fourth avenue, Jan. 80.
Mrs. Hawkins, 2419 Humboldt, Feb.
9Th.
Mrs. Wilson, aos5 Marion street,
Feb. 18th.
Mrs. Jones. 2419 Humboldt, Feb. 20.
Mrs Barnes, 29Ss Glenarm Place,
Feb. 81
The Denver star., 1914-01-10

Meetings of the Self-Improvement
and Social Club:
Jan. -, 1914-Mrs. Cora Jackson,
$3.50 Franklin.
Jan. 10, 1914-Mrs. Daisy Jones,
1868 Franklin.
Jan. 26, 1914-Mrs. Victoria Morris
$3.50 Franklin.
The Denver star., 1914-01-10

Prof Poage of the st. Louis high
school was guest at the Bach-Ben
Social and Literary club meeting last
week. His pleasing personality, rare
wit and humor made favorable i'm
preston upon all present. The club
met with Mr.. Dave Douglas.
The Denver star., 1914-01-10
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.

Miss Stella Green, daughter of Mrs.
Laura Finley and sister OF Mrs. Clar-
'ence f. Langston, after a short i'll
ness, passed away at the home OF her
sister, 2409 Humboldt street, Friday,
Jan. .. 1914. Her death came as a
shock to her legion of friends, many
of whom We're not aware of her Ill
ness. The funeral services were held
at the home Monday at 9 p. m. Father
Henry B. Brown of the Church of the
Holy Redeemer, of which the deceased
was a member, officiated. The floral
offerings were profuse, showing the
high esteem and deep sympathy felt
by the friends.
The remains were laid to rest amid
an ocean of flowers in the family lot
at Riverside. Douglass Undertaking
Co. had charge of the funeral.
Mrs. Rebecca Ross of Walla Walla
WASH arrived Thursday morning
with the body of her son. Robert Gun
ningham. better known as Bud" The
funeral services will be held Sunday
2 p. M, at Campbell Chapel,
Douglass Undertaking Co. in charge.
The Denver star., 1914-01-10

Elite Drug Store is well stocked
with a beautiful line of Christmas
cards and greetings in booklets. ct
The Denver star., 1914-01-10

Try Mrs. Jessie carter's Wonderful
Hair Grower. ITS wizard" Scen.
tific scalp treatments. Residence,
2759 GIenarm PI. Phone Champa 865.
The Denver star., 1914-01-10

Mrs. Jennie Harris dies at the coun-
ty hospital Tuesday. Douglass Under
taking Co. has charge of the remains.
Funeral notice later.
The Denver star., 1914-01-10
MEETINGS OF THE xxc ART CLUB

Mrs. Emmett Webster, 517 26th
ST, Jan. 16; Mrs. Charles West, 1404
Irving St, Jan. %; Mrs. c. H. Winters
2539 Glenarm Pl., Jan. 80; Mrs. Claude
Bodenhiemer, 2944 California ST., Feb
6; Mrs. Thenis Bush, 2844 California
St, Feb. 13; Mrs. Ella Carter, SO f
26th Ave, Feb. 20; Miss Arula Cole
2535 Glenarm Pl., Feb. 27.
The Denver star., 1914-01-10

Get in the push; keep posted on the
doings of our people by reading The
Denver Star.
The Denver star., 1914-01-10

Rice and Rice presented an innova-
ton by serving Xmas and New Year
dinners.
The Denver star., 1914-01-10
Rice & Rice

Makers of Ice Cream and Ices,
and Bakers of Home Made
Bread, Pies and Cakes. Real
Mexican Chill and other del
icacies at their parlors, 2632
Welton St. Your orders soli-
cited. Phone Champa 243.
The Denver star., 1914-01-10
Paris City
Cleaning Works

Dry Cleaning Dyeing, Press
ing, Repairing and Steam
Cleaning Ladies and Gentle
mems Clothing at reasonable
prices.
Work called for and delivered
p. ]. Porter, J. R. jackson
Col w. ELEVENTH AVE.
Phone Main 2o33
The Denver star., 1914-01-10

John Lawrence died a, tire colnty
hospital Wednesday. Douglass Und
ertaking Co. has the funeral arrange
ments in charge.
The Denver star., 1914-01-10

THE DENVER STAR HAS MORE
The Denver star., 1914-01-10

II you want good laugh, attend
Thursday night, Eureka Hail. Ladies'
especially cared for. Dance lasts Till
4 .. m. Everybody como and have 4
good time. Program starts at 8, fin
ishss about 1o:3o.
The Denver star., 1914-01-10

Mr.. Harry Jones. the veteran ton
sorial artist. is now located with Bol
den Bros, expert tonsorialists.
The Denver star., 1914-01-10
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to thank our
many friends for their kind :
ness during the illness and
death of our beloved daugh- :
ter and sister, Stella.
Mrs. Laura Finley
Mrs. c. E. Langton.
The Denver star., 1914-01-10

The Life Line club meets
with Miss Catherine DeNeal,
yIs4 Broadway, Jan. ~.
The Life Line club will
give a Valentine party. Par
ticulars later.
The Denver star., 1914-01-10

Mr.. Lloyd Hall will leave
today for Salt Lake City, for
an indefinite stay.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-03-12
SWANVlLLE CENTER.

Mrs. Fred Barden and baby are in poor
health.
Fred Littlefield has returned from
Bangor ill with heavy cold.
Mrs. Charles Walker and Eta Evans
visited Mrs. Walter Evans Friday.
The Thompsons were in Brooks last
week with their machine saving wood.
The Industrial Club will hold their next
meeting March 18th with Mrs. H. P.
White.
E. E. Clements, wife and daughter of
Searsport were the guests of E. A. Rob-
ertson and wife Thursday.
Ralph Robertson returned Sunday
from visit with his relatives, John
Palmer and wife in Monroe.
Everett Nickerson and wife and Hor-
ace Nickerson and wife of Belfast were
guests Sunday of their relative, Martin
Nickerson.
The Ladies Aid Society of Monroe
Center held social Feb. 25th at the
home of Oscar Dow with 48 present. A
fine time is reported. The next social
will be March 18th with Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Small.
For regular action of the bowels; easy, nat
ural movements, relief of consultation, try
Doan's Regulets. Csc. at all stores.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-03-12
STANDPOINT.

H. M. Griffin and wife spent two days
of last week in Bangor.
Wilbur Crockett and wife visited in
Winterport last Friday.
The storm of wind and rain Sunday
night was very severe in this vicinity.
H. F. Partridge is home from Belfast,
where he had been for several weeks.
N. C. Partridge is at home from Rock
land, where he has been during the
winter.
F. F. Perkins loaded a car with SPOOL
wood last week and H. L. Hopkins load
ed two cars with hay.
Agnes Hartman is at home for va
cation from Pittstield, where she is
attending the M. G. l.
All were glad to see the stmr. Stock
ton on the route again Monday. The ice
jam went out Sunday.
Josephine Showers, who has been in
Boston for visit, has returned and
opened her house here.
Willard NJ. Grant, who was recently
appointed postmaster at Standpoint,
moved the office to his store and took
possession March I'd.
Mrs. Fred Blanchard arrived Feb. 25th
from West Newton, Mass, where she
had been for visit with her sister, Mrs.
Warren Burrows, who is very i'll of tuber-
culosis.