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c CULABLOTTE DAILY OliSEHVEH, APEIL 0, 1C02. 6 Places of Interest in Foreign Lands. Of Edtnhurg, Scotland. ' Robert Lonta Ptevenson hid this to say: "Tbe orient and famous metropolis of the North alta . overlooking s windy estuary from the ' slope and innmlt of three, bills. No . J situation could be more commanding . for the bead city of tbe kingdom? none .' better chosen for nofile prospects. From ber tali precipice and terraced - gardens aba tooki far and wide oo tbe sea and V broad champaigns. To tbe east you may catch a spark of tbe May Lighthouse, where the Firth expands into tbe Ger man Ocean. And am? In tbe west, ever all the carae of Stirling, yon ran see tbe first snows opon Den LedL . LMI.k.r. .....It. . t blrh seat 1o one of tbe vilest climates Oder hearen. fibe Is liable to he beat - -an upcutojrnti the" winds Ibnf'WoW," to " be drenched with rain, to he hurled In cold aea fogs out of tbe east, and pow ; dered with tbe snow as It comes fly ing southward, from the nighlsnd Dills. - .Tbe-weather Is raw and boisterous In winter, sblfty and nngenlsl In" summer ' and - a downright meteorological purga ,tory In tbe spring:." Bat regardless of tbe unfriendly ell- y- . oiiic. iu, iiaicirr win iiuu iu ' u ... pay him for a lengthy visit to Edln - burg. There be will find narrow, wind . V lng streets which brestbe of agea past and forgotten; bear legend that bare ; been handed down from generation to generation for centuries; see time-worn jrftr JKl"ed. arches, towers, rbarcbes BfBv all. the castle which frowns abore Old Town like some dark snd gloomy : ' specter. And not alone In tbe city will tbe ' tourist find mnch to Interest him, for surrounding it are historical spots dear to tbe student. At llolyrood Caatle one : may spend a most enjoyable day or longer If be bas tbe time to spare. Onej of tbe outposts of tbe castle is tbe little peak-roofed lodge, whose rude stone walls bold a tragical story. It waa through this lodge tbat Rizxlo'a mur' defers made their escape. And here It was, so gossip says, tbst Queen Msry came from tbe rustle dally to bathe In white wins "to entertain her loveli ness." A picture of the lodge, known as Quota Mary's Batb, la reproduced hers. r " Qaeea Mary's Bafts. HARRY'S NOBLE ACT. BY MAUD It was Jnat noonday and tbe sun shons dowa pretty hot on the wide, sandy plains tbat stretched utraut the little rail road stalloo which was called Lone Hef tier. Tbe station-bouse wss a one-story frame building of lu by 20 feet In slse, snd contained tbe ststlon agent's office snd telegraph room, both being together and separated by a board partition from tbe waiting-room, where lolled one pas senger, wbo bad dropped off tbe train wblch bad pulled In from tbe East half an hour before, and which bad pulled out again Immediately, leaving tbe few strag glers abont tbe platform to watch It as . It swept like s cyclone serosa the prairie, . Among those shoot tbe ststloo ' plat form, looking after the departing train, was Harry Hoot, a boy 12 years of age. Harry worked for a rancher wbose land extended on three sides of tbe little town of ' Lone Settler, and whose long, low Mr. Baboock, aaava't I (a . ranch-house was Just half a mile from tbe station. Harry waa seat over to Lone Settler every day to get tbe mail for bis employer, snail which was never la any form save a- weekly aewspaper from the Mather's boyhood borne. As It took the postmaster half aa boor or ao to distrib ute tbe mall for tbe townsmen's and , ranchers" botes. Hsrry found time esch day to raa dowa to -J be station tbe "dee-po," 'ss tbe stattouboaae was called -end watch tbe incoming and outgoing , train, a rsrsl delivery service bad beea offered tbe. country ntvlple whose mall was received through- the Lone Settler postofflca. but they refused It, declaring that tba only break ia tbo monotony of their Uvea wss tbo dally pleasure of rid ing Into Lone Settler for their mall, or the maJJ which tbey hoped some day to rtire. (Many were'lbc old farmers and1 ranchers who never got . so mock as a postcard, but tbey. were Just as regular In tbelr calls at the postoOce as were the two mercbsnt snd tbe blacksmith of tba town, the latter usually receiving" a few letters daring the week.) "f-sy," cams tba station agent's voice st tbe window of bis office, "aay. what you fe'Iers tblnkf Here's S tetegraas just rome to Miss PerkJos, sarin' that ber s otber's Cja'. Voir, it it' 4 bis Ire Bla ('NAUGHTY RUTH AND BY HELENA DATtS. It was a rainy April day and Rath could not play In the front yard, as waa ber habit on bright, warm days. So aba sst pouting In tbe corner, thinking all tbe world wss against her. In vain bad her mamma explained to her tbat spring rslns iiisde summer flower and gardens and that we wonld all soon die should tbe rains cease to fall. 'Id vaTn did her, big brother try telling ber a story. . Still she pouted and sulked, not feeling bit grate ful for tbe food mamwa, tbe loving big brother arid tbe comfortable borne. "Ob, you're a naughty girl today," said Rig Brother, making ready Jo leave tbe naughty Miss to ber own reflections, as their mother had done. "You don't want to he happy. 80, atay atone and ruin your lip wltb pouting and your face with frowns." And then Dig Brother was gone, leav ing Kutb sitting In tbe corner in an ugly frame of mind. But scarcely 10 minutes had passed when the front door bell rang and Butb beard Mr. Jackson's voice talk ing to her mother In a most genial tone. "Here's my little daughter, Mrs. Downs, whom I have brought to spend tbe day wltb Rutble. Her mamma declares .that aba can't do a thing with her on a rainy day, tbat tbe weather .seems to affect her. temper. Now, maybe ahe and Rntble can forget tbe bad weather In their - play. I'll call for I'olly on my way home this evening." Now, at any other time than this psr tlcnlar morning Ruth would have run Joy ously to tbe hall to greet ber little aelgb or and playmate. Tolly. But on thia oe raslon aba kept ber place In the comer, pouting aa bard as she could. And thns she wss when a few minutes later ber mother opened tbe door and ushered lu Polly, all wrapped agalnat the rain. "Here'a Polly, dear," aald Mrs. Downa, smiling pleasantly at her Ill-humored lit tle daughter. "She's come to spend tbe day with yon. Now, won't you both hsve a most enjoyable time? Ton may have the library all to yourselves and a little luncheon whenever you wish It." ' But Kutb only sat pouting, not speak ing a word of welcome to Polly, who, la torn, looked about as Ill-humored aa a little Miss can. Mrs. Downs, thinking It tbe best way to bring tbe little girls out of tbelr rainy-day aulks, left them to gether, closing the door on them tbat they might feel aure no ear overheard them If they wished to mend tbelr man ner! snd open a cheerful conversation to gether. Being left alone tbe two little gtrla stared at each other a few seconds. Then I'olly ssld: "It you act so ugly I'll go borne, I will." "I didn't ssk you to come hert," re torted Ruth, ber lips pursed up angrily. "Xou can go aa soon as you like." "You sbau't coma to see ma any more," WALKER. ntes later I'd bin gone, an' wouldn't a got it till I come down to open tba ata tion fer tbe erenln' train. But do any of you fellers know If any of tbe Per kinses are In today! If they're not, it's not my lookout You know we don't de liver telegrama outside tbe city limits." "Kaw," drawled one or-two of tbe loiterers. "ltd tske moro'n you git If you bed to hire the livery rig to drive to all the ranches In the country. But likely there's some of tbe Perkinses In town today. Ef not tbere may be some of tbelr neighbors handy wbo'll undertake to carry it to 'em. Who d you ssy la dyln'T" Tba at: tion agent wbo waa also the telegraph operator, atood In tbe open win dow aud read the telegram aloud. "To Mlsaua II. O. Perklna, Loue Settler. Okla.: Come at once If yon would aea mother alive. Bally." After reading tbo meaaags ins agent carefully folded it and pat It ke that telegraaa to the at oof" In an envelope, addressing It It'll bate to ge to tbe postofBce," he said. 'lf none of 'em are la town they'll have to wait till tbey do come. "Them Perkinses bra swfnl stack -op folks." ssserted one of tbe men oa tbe platform.. "If tbey waa like other com bob mortals I might bo persuaded to take tbe teles-ram to 'em any self, for they're busy wltb tbe aprtng plowta an' mayn't coma to tows fer quite a spelt - They dos't seem to care sll-Orcd mnch about their mall, aometlroes 1 don't see -as t ber tbe ole ma a nor the boys la tows for week st a time. "The old lady eoald bo dead as burled fore they'd know It" laughed a Ull raacber. unfolding bis tank legs sad mounting hla horse to ride away. "Wall, tslBt my funeral, be called oat st parties. X- Say, Mister Babcoek." said Barry, fooklag la through tba window of the efBcs ssd speaking to tba agent who waa putting away hie papers prepara tory to dosing tba ofBeo till e'eioek "mayn't I take tbat tategraaf. ap to tba omce aad aea if any of them (oiks are la tedayt Ia get te go there soy way, yoa know." . . , "Well. Bask, answered the Agent heading Harry tbo teietrram. If yoa'U do that fer ma 1 11 bo year grand bwUs declared roily, making wry facs at ber unfriendly hostess. There"' , "And yon Can't play any mora with my Teddy bear," snapped back Bothv -. "I don't want to play with your old Teddy bear," declared I'olly, stamping ber foot "I'm going to have one lota oicer tbaa yours, 1 am. '".:-.' -;"'".f "Boo-agh!" And Rath stuck oat ber tongue In tba ugliest, fasbloa one could imagine at ber little cs Her. "Ton think yon are awful smart." w,.., . - Hereupon Polly set up a loud wall, de claring that she'd go borne la tbe rain and tell ber mamma bow mean tbat had old Ruth Downa was. "Go.' go," cried Rutb, springing to her feet and rushing on Tolly, sbaklng- ber clenched flat. "Don't yoa , bit me!" screamed Tplly. doubling op ber own fists. Then they both fell to Inflicting blows open each other as fast aa they could, and there Is no telling bow serious tbe battle mlgbt bave been bad not Ruth's big brother come Into the library at tbla instant He saw tbe fight at Ita fiercest moment and ran to aeparate the combatants.' "Oh, shame opon you bothj." he cried. "And you, Ruth, should feel like hiding your bead for a wbole week treating a gueat in tbla fashion. Fie upon you!" Then, as tbe two little girts stood, beads drooping Wltb tbe shame which caused them to bluab. Big Brother said coolly: "Tbe rain Is ciearlng away and 1 came In to aay that yon might go wltb me In my trap to tbe country for a fine spin, but since seeing you fighting like est and dog I bave decided tbat you shall remain at borne. I shall also tell mother of your conduct. Miss Rutb, and I bare, no doubt. for a week. It'll aave me goln' to tbe poatoffleo. It'a dinner time, an' I'm about starved. But, aay, Hank, if yoj bap pen to see any of tbe Perkinses, or any of their neighbors In town. Just you give the message to them, an' don't leave It at the office. Old Snaps might forget to put. It in tbelr box till after they'd gone from town. If Miss Perkins csn get the telegram In time to catch tbe 6 o'clock train tbla P. M. abe may get to see tbe old Isuy before sbe paaaes over." "Yes, sir," called out Harry, quickly taking the meaaage and starting towards tba one business street, which waa formed by balf a dosen bouses on either side. Direct to the postotOce he went and Inquired of "old Snaps" whether or not .he bad seen any of tbe Perkinses fn town tbat day. "Nope, not a mother's son of 'em In tbe office today," Snaps drawled. "But bere'a s letter fer Mlas Perkins," and be beld np to view a let ter bearing an Eastern postmsrk. "I'm going out to tbelr ranch," said Harry, talking very rapidly, "and I'll carry along their mall. I've got a tele gram -for 'em, and maybe tba letter's Important, too. Pleaae give it to me, Ur. Snaps." Tbe poatmaater knew Harry or Hank, na be was commonly called to be a re liable boy, and without a question banded over tbe letter wblch was addressed to Mrs. Perkins. "A telegram?" he aald. bla curiosity roused, "Wall, I wonder what'eopr ' But Harry-did not wait to explain to the poatmaater about tbe telegram. Aa soon as be got tbe letter be rau down the street, letter snd telegram la -his bresst. .held in place by bla dirty, little band. He pepped bitb tbe two stores, tbe blacksmith's shop, and In at tbe hard ware a tors aa be passed along, hoping to see some of the Perkinses iu one of tbe plsces. But be wss disappointed In tbla. and made ap bis mind tbat be must carry tbat letter and telegram- to tbe Terklna' ranch, Are miles distant And he fnnstneafn "there In time for "Mrs. Terklna to receive tbe sad news sod maks ready to go East on the S o'clock train tbst very sfternoou. It was Just 1 o'clock ss Harry passed tba' school bouse, for the bell waa ringing to call tbe pupils to books. - A week ago Harry's employer, wbo wss I slso bis coaster, for. the child-was sa orphan la hla care, bad taken Harry oat of school to aaaiat with tbe spring work Little pupil t in a row, Sitting upright, all just ao : Learning lessons from their books; And all wearing learned looks. POLLY A STORY FOR THE but aba will send word t Polly's mother of ber behavior. Anyway, yoa aban't have tba nice ride Into the' conn try wltb me. Tea must suffer for your, naughti ness." '. . , As Big Brother left the library tbe two little girls stood looking at etch other. Then Polly aald:. "Wish we'd not been nangbty, don't you. HutbleT" "Tea, for If we'd been good brother would bare tooked as riding la bis trap and be would bare told us a funnjr story. I wlab he'd take as anyway-J'm going to ask mamma to tell .htm "No, no. Rutb. my cblhfi yffislaTl not leave this room today." It was Ruth's mother wbo .spoke, and who ' had. .Just coma Into the room la time to bear tbe little girls' lament. "You nave been very naughty, both of you. and I shall send Tolly home wltb an explanation to ber mamma. And you, Ruth, muat get your tasks. I'll set s lesson for yon to lesrn before . supper time. And if you do not hsve it then yon shall remain indoors to morrowno matter how fine tbe day la tin yoa do bare It. I shall not allow such naughtiness ss yours to go sinpunlshed." '"But mamma, tbe aun Is shining," pro tested Ruth. "Tlease let Tolly stay here and play wltb me." But ber mamma ouly looked at her in a way that told her there was no use lu trying to coax for leniency. And Polly, with tears of dlaappointuieut in her. eyes, waa taken to ber home by none other than Mrs. Downs, wbo held a whispered conference with Mrs. Jackson before returning to her own boms. And In one bouse sat Tolly learning to darn ber stockings while In another on tbe ranch, and Harry looked longingly at his former school comrades aa tbey filed In through tbe door of tbe Uttle frame schoolhouse. "Gee," be wblspered to blmaelf, as be ran along tbe duaty road, "wish I could keep goln' to school till tbe term Is out If motber bad , lived- I could bave done It, too." Hardly once did be pause en route to the Perkins ranch. Aa be ueared ' the bouae.be began to feel a bit uncertain aa to bow be should act. He had alwaya heard the Perkinses spoken of as "them sturk-ups from back East," and be knew he'd make, a bad appearance in tbelr mighty presence. But remembering tbe contents of tbe telegram be forced him self to go to tbe front door, where be knocked , gently. Tbe door waa open but for a screen abutter, and Barry could see a very, pretty woman at work in tba room. Sbe turned on bearing Harry a kaock, and, aeelng tbe overheated) per spiring little fellow tbere, sbe smiled snd said: "Coins In, Uttle boy. And who are yon, my dear? Here have, a chair; yon seem very much exhausted.' This is the worst heat for tbe eud of April I have ever-i ' , "A letter fer you, Mlssoa Terklna." gasped Harry, banding the letter first, it bad Just occurred to blm that the letter might warn her of ths blow con tained In tbe telegram, "Ah, and ysu were passing by and fetched it from town," smiled the lady aa sbe opened tba letter. Then her -eyes clouded and she4 put her - band to ber far ta a distressed wy-as she'Tendr "It's from my stater," sbs explained to Harry. L"And my. dear old mother la very- lit But she- may he very much better now, for my slater- promises tbat should sbe grow worse she would wire me at once. Well, I must have Mr. Per klna, or 00a of tbe boys, go to the eta tion st ones and wire .concerning " "I've got a telegram, too," half whis pered Harry. "An', mam, don't feel too bad. It'a awful to nave your motber ao sick I lost my mother, J did. -An' that's why I brongbt tblt to you 00 you can go see ber befSrs -" . Ha banded her tba telegram, and ' sbe quickly read Its contents, Tbe : tiews deeply grieved ber, snd sbs was obliged to call to ber servant In the kitchen to fetch ber some water. Then all was con fusion, tor ths servsnt began to weep and bemoan ber mistress' sad newa. "I'll go call Mr. Perkins na' tbe boys." cried tbo excited girt "Yea, do so, Maggie," MODEL PUPILS. Teacher stem, with book in hanj, ;Out in front the class does stand. With studious pupils she is blessed, ' For each one tries to do his best bouse not far sway aat Rutb, ber tit tle bead bent over a book, tba table of fours being tba task set for ber. And outside . tba sua was . shining . gloriously, and Big Brother's trap wss at the gate ready tor ' its owner to drlva "Into tba country. And In tbe trees tbe blrda sang Joyously, and tba children ran abootlog up and down tba streets glad that tba day had turned oS so. warm and bright after the rain. - - i, "Oh,, oh, why was I so naughty!" signed Polly, pricking . her Angers wtf h the needle and having to draw out the puckered threads which bad been put In too carelessly, tor ner momers waccmui eye .was upon ber work. "OtCl'li never, be so naughty again. . Even though it does rain, and even thong b Butb Is pout- log and cross. I'll never, never be so bad again. Oh, how 1 wish I mlgbt 'ran about In the sunshine and play!" " And In the other bouse little Ruth was saying under her breath: "Three times four are are Oh. I can't learn this old table today I I wish I hadn't started pouting this morning. Just because It rained. If I'd been mamuia'a good, little 'girl I would bate got to go with big brother In hla trap. And alt's so Jolly to go riding with btm. .for be tells so many funny stores about giants and dwarfs. And Tolly could bare gone,, too, if - we'd" both been good. Ob, It's so hard to remain Indoors all day and in one old, stuffy room, too. ' Oh, ob, oh. I'll never, never be naughty again! It It should rain pltcb-forka I'd run aliout tbo bouse and laugh and slug and be Jolly like, big brother. He's alwaya in a good humor. 80 are papa and mamma. But aald Mrs. Perkins. Then, beine alone with Harry, abe said: "You must tell me bow you 'came to bring this letter and telegram to me, my dear Uttle lad. ' for you are not of our neighbor. And as you explain thia great kindness to me I shall begin to make ready for my Jour ney. I must catch tbe 6 o'clock trulu to day if possible." "You can do It missus," exclaimed Harry. "I run the whole way on pur pose so as you'd have time to get off to day. I knowed what was in tbe tele gram. Tbat'a bow I came to fetch It to you." Then, after being questioned Harry told the whole story, and was told by Mrs. Perkins that she could never re pay him for th great kludness he had tbat day dono ber. and sbe Insisted opon his remaining till sbe wss ready to go .to town wblch would be within a very short time, since she must uot fall to make the 6 o'clock train., "And uow while I pack my trunk and my sona bitch tbe horses to the buggy, you must Bave some dinner." And she led Ilurry into tbe big kitchen, 'Where the dlouer table still set wltb plenty of good food npon It lu vain' did Harry ssy be was not hungry; he was obliged to pnrtuke of a good meal, and be admitted to hliu self tbst be felt much refreshed alter having obeyed bis good hontexs. As they- rode to town Mrs. I'crkitn. her son . Frank and Harry, tbe latter waa drawn out to speak about bluiaelf. IV hen - he told of how be bad lost hi awn aear'motner two years ago ana was away at the time of ber death, returning from school an hour after ber dear soul had taken flight.- be bowed bis little, on- kept - bead , against tbe shoulder of his new-found friend and wept silently. "That's why I burned with all my might to yon with that letter and tele gram."' ha murmured . between bis aobs. "for I recollected bow It broke my heart not to get to see my mother and aay good-by. And motber waa all I had, too. After ahe .was taken swsy I had to -work -nay -way. An'-It's pretty-'banl sometimes. . But I'm not complatnlu'. Missus Perkins," be quickly explained. "The only thing is 1 can't go to school wneo mere s wors 10 ao. - "Ton dear, good-hearted llttlo man!" And sohs shook the form of Mrs. Perkins, while' Frank bsd to bat his eyes to been back tears. Welt, I sbaU take you to my own noma upon my return and adopt you ss one of my own sons," declared the loving womsn. "Today 1 bavo found WEE. ONES.) I've been naughty and nowI'm anserine for It It's very, very bard. Indeed. 1 wonder what Tolly's mamma la doing to ber!. Maybe she Is studying what a noua is. . Oh. anything fai easier tbaa these eld foora. I caa't; I, can't leans them. , And , this la Saturday, and I must stay In the noose la this room sl day. m never, never be so wicked again., -What did I pout and fuaa and tight for, anyway! Mamma, nor Brother, aor. Polly couldn't aela Its raining. 1 was very naughty little girt- t)b, these fours! : 1 could learn them so easily tonight If only t might go out today with Big Brother.--...,,:;-; t'y1.'.'--: - Then, bearing Big- Brother's rotr est! log out Ruth ran to tbe window In time to see him mount bis seat and lift tba horse's lines, saying: "Off, Dandy; we're for the country roads. . Gee, but ' tbla sir and snnshlne are great!" Then, see ing his naughty, but repentant Uttle alater looking at hint from tba window be called to her: fir you behave your. aelf very nicely tba remainder of today, snd perform tbe taak Mamma' baa aet you to do I ahall take yoa for a apln through the park tomorrow morning be fore Sunday school. But, yon'va got to be mighty good today, and obey Mamma without a f rows 'or pout One pout . and, presto, pass no ride behind Dandy for a whole week." , "I'll be good. Brother, honest I wlll.t cried- Rvjtb in a. tremulous voice... '.'I'll get the fours, too, I will." And the tears streamed down ber cheeks ss sbs returned . to the table of fours.' i'lt's awful to have to ha punished when one's n ft nr-H t w -I,. I A 1 1 ' . . -, uw wail, iivhii. "Yes. but it's " much worse to be ssngbty," said ber mamma's voice - "My little girt wrtl learn that all through life we are rewarded for our good deeda and punished for out bad ones. - And now, she. fa paying the penalty of hav ing been very naughty all morning. I am very sorry tbat It must be ao; bat such . Is tbe law, my child.. Now, get at yotrr tssk. Your luncheon will be served here la the library, for you are to remain In. here - alone all day. And remember tbat you are being punished for wilful naughtineas which . bad not tbe shadow of a reason." And ' all tbat day did Rutb pay tba penalty of ber naughtiness, and tbe lea son wss bever forgotten by ber. In the same way did Polly suffer for ber wrong, doing," sitting over ber darning with a heavy heart.. And. like Ruth, sbs never, never forgot tbe lesson. And from tbat day . both little girls becstne . sweeter, tempered; snd though the beareas frowned and tbe rain poured -ao pout was ever seen upon their Hps. for they learned tbat to smile and be happy made sunshine In ""the bouse, though there might ba the heaviest of clouds obscuring tbe sun' eut of doors. ; , Til. never forget bow to darn my stockings," declared Polly to Ruth tbe following day. "And 111 never forget the table of fours." confided Ruth. "I can ssy tbena forwards and -backwards and skip about ia them snd never miss, Helpful Hints for.Our Young Artists LESSON HO. 7 HOW . m m - "J - 1 1 .1 a most nobis soul, and It shall not waate its sweetness on desert sir. . Yoa shall have another mother, desr little msn. wbo will do all in ber power to replace tbe one yoa ao sadly - mourn. WU1 yoa come to live with usT" -- 7. "I'd bo mighty glsd, mam. said Harry, smiling in spits of bis tears. "Aad I ran work good, too. 1b that way- I'd earn my board, you see." '. -. v , ''We'll tslk it all over oa my return," promised Mrs. Perkins. "But yoa will not bo working for your board, my child. Tou'U be one of us. snd) tbe necessarios of lire will bo so gladly furnished yon with only a wish that yoa be happy and lore oa aa wo ahall all love you.' To day's act bas proven that yon have with in your nreaat a neart or goia. -Tbea tbe three rods oa In alienee, too much overcome by emotion to talk. And Mrs. Perkins reached the station ia Umo for ber train, and arrived at ber old homo la time . to sew ber aged mother aliva. ' PUZZLE CORNER" -BEHEADINGS AKD CDBTAIUNOa. I. Triply behead and curtail straps wblch are worn over ths shoulders snd leave a smalt writing-desk Instrument Z Triply behead and doable curtail word which mease to1 extend hi dura tion and leave a very cheap metal. . Triply behead and cnrtall that which is exprvsslve of the structural character rff a thing and leave ths coot cuts of a POOS. 4. Triply behead a word which slihlfles curved, hollow thing aad tears a cav Sri it . . j .1 . Strange Stories.; They say 'that a' ow-"; f :JJ V '''. Jumped over the moon I " ' -:"' But that waa a long tima scot ' -. : ' And the fsct la,, today , - '; Tbere're none who can say :: ' Whether aba did ao or no. - They aay tbat S dish tr r,.,?. i -Ran away with a spoont.---- ;.t",, But that's ss far fetched as t'other Aad tbo dish and tbe spoon. . . And tbe cow aad tbe moon. . - c ., Were all made to go together. - '' They aay a dog laugbed ,, - To see tba gay sport:.:'' -v. z.-'r But we all know a dog cannot grlv- . ' 80 there's something quite wrong ".. " - With tbat Motber-Uooae song. . . . , ; For Aelllng big squibs la a sin. - MAtfD WAtKEB. s : - . Tt'RI"a THBi:TABUCS.:V V; A young man . bad s little rat terrier; for sale. Hearing of a farmer whose grain . bins were over-run-by rats ba repaired to. ' hla place snd offered tbe dog for sale." , is we oog a gooa raticn .. 1 uw - farmer. - . .- !- "Excellent" replied tbe young man. Well, we'll Just try blm," suggested , the fsrmer. Accordingly the ratter wss ' lowered Into a pit and a huge rat brought " and dropped la beslda him. Instantly tbe oog ana rat rusnva upon vol auviurr. iuv . rat bit bis opponent oa' the nose, earning blm to bowl -with pain and give np tba tight ' ' ' ' - ' -- " - ' -Well," aald the farther. with a aly 1 - aa ' -a . a . n..sv 1.1 i muc, juor wj ia do uw ?ui www jrott ilk to buy a rttr -v. TO DRAW A PIG. '1 JtJ r v . ity tn the aide of a mountain, ' ' V . ... LETTKB ENIGMA. ' .v',.,,' My first Is in basket, but not tn eggs; My second Is la arma, bnt not' In legs; . , My third is In simple, bet not la cruder My fourth, Is in chickens, but not . la brood; . . . My flfth Is tba asms as my first, yon ---know; . 1 .. - . - My sixth Is la arrow, hot not In bow; My seventh la In love, bnt not la hate: ,- sly se vents, is repeated again la toy eighth. - - . , , . j .. My whole la a rams -f .. To boys most dear. . And tbey lovs to play It ; s At this Umo of year. . -. sv. .. ' PBOTEBB PTZZLB. A well-known proverb Is hid. en In tbo following . alx sentences, each, sentence containing one word of tbo proverb aad tbe words appearing la their rightful order: . t Every day tads Its work bnt naif ao eompllsbed. Let not vain regrets cloud yoar If. ' Live for ths future. - He bas a fall life what performs wefT bra was. - . - ' -t- A guilty man accuses klmself at every , Tba silver tongue belongs to tttt Bat terer. , A ragged coat often bas a allkes Bntag, A as were to Last Week's fwsaloa. ' BthdlTw.-. Block lock. 3. aisfao letsa . last. , CrteUps 4. Corsets c-ers). A. Daisy dots. a. Dramm . drew. - HMitn fmrl.wrirtM te ttt ew ro word. 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The Charlotte Observer (Charlotte, N.C.)
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April 26, 1908, edition 2
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