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(Copyright, 1908. by The North American Company.)
In the World of
Curiosities
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OUR story today Ii not of a new
curiosity, but a very old one.
Hundreds of years ago people
studied this pUnt for It Is, Indeed, a
plant. So closely does the root of the
mandrake plant resemble a human faoe.
as you will observe from the Illustra
tion, that folk In the middle Ave be
lieved It possessed a soul. They also
Imagined that when pulled from the
ground It gave a dying shriek.
Much esteemed was the mandrake
plant in ye olden times. The ancient
good TOri
THESE daya when animals are
. trained to do so many original feats.
bard to find anything really
surprising In new tricks. The bulldog
whose jfhotographs we print, however,
la somewhat of a marvel. An actor of
tnerlt be Is, without a doubt.
With remarkable quickness the dog
will change from one costume to an
other, and with It he will alter the
. whole expression of his face. For In
stance, as a Chinese magistrate, sitting
In state at his official desk, the dog Is as
solemn and wise-looking as his honor
the Jucjge could possibly be; when he
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dona the old maid's costume you see
how prim he becomes; as a German stu
dent he is careless and Jolly, while the
chauffeur he represents Is sufficiently
wild and fierce to run the speediest
motor.
Already the bulldog, who is the
property of Herr Frank Korn, has
achieved great success. '
Germans dressed the root as one would
a doll and laid it away In precious cas
kets, thinking Us possession would bring
them luck, riches and love. It was also
much esteemed lor supposed healing
properties, and for thi power it gave to
foretell future events.
A Japanese Story
A FARMER. Just arrived In heaven,
began to explore.
"What are those strange-looking
things over there on the shelf?" he
asked. And as the Japanese ate ery
fond of soup, he added, "Are they for
soup?"
. "No," was the reply, "those are ears.
'They belonged to people who heard
what they ought to do In order to be
good while on earth, but who did not
do it. So, when they died, the ears were
the only part of them which came to
heaven."
After walking a little farther, the
farmer Inquired:
"And what are those funny thlngsT
Are they for soup?"
"No," was again the reply, "they are
tongues. They belonged to people who,
while on earth, were continually telling
other people what they should do In
order to be good, but who never follow
ed what they preached. So, when they
died, the tongues alone came to
heaven."
"THE- SHIP MADH B Y GRANDPERET
A'
NDRE loved to be with Grand-
peie Ktienne almost as much as
he loved to Dlav with little Rose-
- tnonde. And aitliougli Granapera
Etienne was old and so feeble that he
sadly needed the help-given unasked by
the sturdy lad he really didn't seem
ny older than Rosemonde. A delightful
clium was he, with his wonderful stock
f ocean yarns.
"Grandpere." began Andre, as he toll
's "P the bfnl 'ith a net Etlenne wish
i a to mend, "Rosemonde and I are going
to have a nice little ship as soon as
we grow big, and we're going to sail
. together 'way out in the oc-an, until we
come to an island, where we'll live for
ver and ever and be as happy as can
be."
"Rosemonde is a trim little shipmate,"
responded the old man, kindly. Then he
smiled whimsically. Andre patiently
waited for the story which always fol
lowed that smile, but Grandpere spoke
not a word until the two had entered
, the cottage. Hardly were the nets flung
In the corner, however, before he went
4 to the tiny cupboard and drew forth
something in a very mysterious manner.
"Oh. Grandpere Etlenne, what a beau
, tlful boat!" cried Andre, as he now saw
Upon the table the dainty model of a
handsome ship.
"And so you and Rosemonde are wait
ing for your ship?" pursued the old
.man, his eyes twlnklirg with merri
ment. "Well. I think I can pn.vlde
you with something better than a dream
ship. And although I suppose It will
hardly hold you and your shipmate
comfortably, you may bo able to make,
out lth It until your larger shir, ar
rives." "Is It really for me and Rnmonde
Orandpere How kind you arc.'' Joyl
fully exclaimed the lad.
The old fisherman looked affectionately
at the boy, and his eyes were moist as
he replied:
,,"?ou'Vt earned it, lad; you'va earned
it fairly. Many a good turn have you
done your old friend, and Ktienne hasn t
forgotten it."
".Now run along," he added, patting
Andre gently on the back, "and show
forSher " Sl''P yOU haVe 6alni;d
.VDfaiIi..iold. Grandpere," murmured
sweet little Rosemonde, when her chum
Jubilantly displayed the prize, "I do re
lieve that, next to you. I love him better
than almost any one else in the world'"
How proud they were of the "Belle
Caroline -which the letters of gleaming
paint showed to be the name of their
treasure, the, very name, by the way
of Grandpere Etienpe s fishing boat'
"We shall sail it first thing tomorrow
morning,'- nald they, triumphantly
But bo anxious was the lad to see the
graceful bnat upon the water that h .
gently rested It upon the surface with
out attaching the cord. In his excite
ment, lie released his hold. In a moment
the "Helle Caroline" was out of reach'
and slowly bound on an unknown voy
age. The water was too deep for .Ahdre
to attempt a rescue. Soon the iTPfated
ship had passed beyond the entrance of
the cove, nor was she ever seen again.
With streaming eyes the "shipmates"
sought Grandpere. Their good friend
seemed to regard their loss as a light
one. He comforted them, saying:
"Though two shipmates I know of
have lost their shin and are stranded,
the hand of Etiemie has not lost its
Fklll. JQ.t wait, and before many days
another 'Belle Caroline" will be riding
the waves quite as Jauntily as did th
fust, who hadn't sense enough to take
the skipper and mate with her when
she started to cross the ocean."
Caught the Dean
ONE of Dean Swift's friends sent
him a fish by a lad. The boy
burst into the room, exclaim
ing very unpolitely:
"My master sends you a fish."
"That is not the way a gentleman
should enter," reproved the dean. "You
sit here in my chair while I show you
how to mend your manners."
When the boy was seated the dean
went out. Then the dean knocked at
the door, bowed low and said:
"Sir, my master sends his kind com
pliments, and hopes you are well, and
begs you to accept a small present."
"Indeed," replied the boy, "return
him my best thanks, and there is a
shilling for yourself."
The dean, caught in his own trap,
laughed heartily, and gave the boy a
half crown for his ready wit.
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Was Resting
rILLIE had been 111. so he was
Bet)t to the country for a rest
and to regain his health, ur
course, he was told to write as soon as
he arrived. But a week passed before
his mother received the following note:
"Dear mother: I got nere
but forgot to write.
went out tn a
?ot here all rignc
and another boy
boat and the boat upset.
hut r man eot me out all right. 1 was
filled with water and didn't know any
thing tor a long time. A horse kicked
me over yesterday so I've got & big
bandage on my head. We're going to
set fire to a barn tonight, so I suppose
we'll have lota of fun. I'm going to
bring a dandy dog home if I can get
him in my trunk. Your loving son,
Willie.'"
A Royal Eetort.
V hen Prince Edward of Wales, then
a midshipman, was going round the
world with his late brother, he attend
ed a ball one nlKht at Rio. Observing
that the prince danced with the pretti
est girls and neglected the daughters
of the bigwigs, ills elder brother chldea
him.
"You go and sit down and whistle
God save your grandmother, and let
me alone!" was the prime's retort.
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PAUSING for a last "Good-night,"
Upward now I take my flight,
Fseling safe and cheerful quite
'Cause I have my candle light.
Quick I crawl Into my bed.
Downy-pillowed is my head.
No bad goblin do I dread.
'Cause my prayers I rfave said.
Though my candle flame will die.
Stupid darkness fear not I.
'Cause the moon and stars all try
Faithfully U liht the t.l".
'Tlsn't hard to go to sleep
And my eyelids firm-closed Keep.
'Cause I'm longing for a peep
At delights in Slumber-Deep.
Slumber-Deep's the land, helgh-ol
Where dream people frolic so;
You'll excuse-me now. I know,
'Cause it's there I want to go.
THOUSANDS and thousands of years
ago undines lived In the sea. An
cestors were they of the mermaids.
and much more wlso and powerful than
the mermaids. None among the undines
was as wise as the beautiful Princess
Lira. Always was she to be found at the
feet of the undine sorceress, until sne.
became as well veraed in magic art as
the witch herself.
... Ono day as Lira clung In the shadow
of a partly submerged rock near the
shore she espied afar off a horseman.
When he drew closer she perceived ne
was a very handsome prince. Thereupon
she cast a magic spell upon the water,
so that to the prince it seemedtto be
part of the beach. Over a cliff plunged
the horse with Its rider.
The prince quickly rose to the surface
of th water and struck out valiantly for
the shore. But the arms of the undine
twined about htm and bore him down
whom he was betrothed. But It s
happened that Lira had fallen in love
with him. Therefore, she caused
him to postpone his departure and
finally insisted upon detaining him
against hi si will.
In Princess Lora, the younger sister
of Lira, the prince had a great ad
mirer. Observing his grief, she would
have assisted him to escape had she
been able to cope with the magio of
the enchantress Lira,
One day, however, Lora burst In
upon the prince, exclaiming:
"Now is your time to fly! Lira has
gone to consult the old witch."
She led him rapidly to where the
dolphins were stabled, Lora now
wished with all her heart that he
would remain. Before he mounted
she said to him wistfully:
"Shall we never see you again?"
"i fear not," replied the prince, "but
ONE doesn't
dier who
year old.
often hear of a soi
ls little more than a
The little chap here
shown is a private of the First Bat
talion of tne No. 1 Infantry Regiment
of Spain. Although only a private, he's,
quite a distinguished personage. In
deed, he Is no other than his royal
hlchntss the prince of Asturlas. son of
the kmg of Spain. Quite a blg-ound-lng
name for such a little fellow. Isn't
Itf
This tiny prince was made a soldier
on May 10, the day upon which he
was exactly 1 year old. On the uni
form may be seen
Golden Fleece.
the Order of the
Place of Importance.
Johnny was showing the visitor about
town.
. "That," said he, "Is one of the most
'porlant spots in town."
"Why. I see nothing but a vacant
lot." returned the visitor. "What Is
thTe In It to be proud of"
"Yes. but 'tlsn't always a vacant lot."
retorted Johnny. Then he explained,
proudly: "That's where the circus al
ways stops."
ALWAYS AT THE FEET OF THE SORCERESS"
Is something to remember me
Unnecessary.
Johnson Tommy, didn't
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der this trunk from the
the other day?
' Tommy Yes, father.
Mr. Johnson Why did
Strap?
Tommy Why. the fact Is.
told him you wouldn't need a
you or-
trunkmaker's
he send no
father,
strap.
He Wanted a Test.
The statement made by his teacher
that every one of the hairs of his head
was numbered, made a great Impres
sion upon William.
Twitching a hair out of his head, and
hoMtns? It up, he cried:
"PUase. wsat number la this oner
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RAW a fish upon stiff blotting
paper, and cut it out.
Make dotted lines correspond
ing lo those In picture. Fold along
these tinea, beginning at thi top.
Now place the fish in a platter cov
ered with a shallow depth of water.
Presently your fish will squirm and
wriggle, at last entirely straightening it
serf out.
beneath the waves. As soon as con
sciousness left him. Lira slipped upon
his finger a magic ring, which would
keep him from ail further harm.
When the prince awoke he found him
self upon a couch In the undine king's
palace. A magnificent castle it was,
built from the bed of the ocean.
"Where am I?" be murmured, dased
amine his strange surroundings.
Immediately the Princess Lira swam
gracefully to him. "You sraf now the
guest of my father, the king Of the un
dines," said she. "I found you strug
gling tn the embrace of a dreadful sea
monster, rescued you. and brought you
here."
After the prince had made known
his gratitude to Lira, he was escorted
sbout the wonderful palace and
shown Its wonders.
Although the handsome prince much
appreciated the kindness of his
friends, he longed to go back to land,
where he might see the princess to
here
by."
He then took from his finger the
magic ring, which, strangely enough,
he had not before noticed.
"I thank you." said the princess
simply. Then, to her great alarm,
she saw the prince reel, grow death
ly pale and fall at her feet
Before Princess Lira could arrive the
prince was dead. . Her grief was in
consolable. "Fools!" cried she. "did
you not know he would drown with
out the magic ring! You have killed
him!"
Lora shrank bnck In horror. But al
though In a wher 11 was. steadily she
replied :
"Nay. my sister, your wicked en
chantments have done this."
Yet, deep as was the grief of the
Princesses Lira and Lora, still more
pitiable was that of the princess on
shore, who waited alnly for her
lover's return.
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