me everywhere I go. They are about a year old.
I hope YOUNG PEOPLE will be in the hands of all the boys and
girls.
BESSIE W.
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I have no more postmarks, but I will exchange stamps, for
curiosities or foreign stamps.
GEORGE N. PRENTISS, Watertown, Wis.
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All my silver ore is exchanged, but I will exchange a few foreign
stamps, a piece of coral, some Florida shells, and some other
curiosities, for a genuine Indian bow and arrow in good order for
shooting.
FRED PFANS, JUN.,
11 Beaver Street, Newark, N. J.
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I am a little girl thirteen years old. I take YOUNG PEOPLE, and
like it very much. I like Bessie Maynard's "Sea-Breezes."
I would like to exchange sea-shells and other small curiosities
for old coins or odd bits of money.
VIRGIE MCLAIN, care of U. S. Consul,
Nassau, N. P., Bahamas.
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M. D. Austin, Buffalo, N. Y., wishes to inform correspondents that his
stock of Sandwich Island and Canadian stamps is exhausted, and he
accordingly withdraws his name from our exchange List.
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The following exchanges are desired by correspondents:
Postmarks and beetles, for butterflies and moths.
GEORGE A. HOUGH,
95 Elm Street, New Bedford, Mass.
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Foreign stamps, for a 5-cent, 30-cent, or 90-cent United States
stamp, issue of 1851 to 1860; a 90-cent, issue of 1861, envelope or
newspaper stamps, except 1-cent, 2-cent, and 3-cent, or any
Department stamps except Interior and Treasury.
R. L. BRACKETT, P. O. Box 4494, New York City.
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Postage stamps, crests, and monograms.
F. P. CAROLL,
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
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Foreign and United States postage stamps, for minerals and coins.
DANIEL T. JAY,
P. O. Box 611, Emporia, Kan.
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Canadian, East Indian, English, and old issues of United States
stamps, for stamps from Russia, Persia, China, and other foreign
countries.
SUBSCRIBER TO "YOUNG PEOPLE,"
31 Thorp Block, Indianapolis, Ind.
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Pressed autumn leaves, postmarks, and stamps, for minerals, Florida
moss, or any curiosity.
BELLE DE LAMATER,
125 Fourth Street, Jackson, Mich.
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Danish, German, Italian, East Indian, or British stamps, for other
foreign stamps, or for Indian curiosities.
L. B. BRICKENSTEIN,
Lititz, Lancaster County, Penn.
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United States postage and Department stamps, for other stamps.
CHANCY WHITNEY,
P. O. Box 1552, Muskegon, Ottawa County, Mich.
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English and German stamps, for stamps of any other foreign country.
ANNA J. DAVISON,
St. Edward, Boone County, Neb.
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Quartz, Indian arrow-heads, rocks from the Mammoth Cave, some
shells from the Dead Sea, and sea-oates, for amethysts or other
curiosities.
WILLIS G. WHITE, Yorkville, S. C.
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Six different War Department stamps, for a stamp from India, China,
Egypt, or any South American country.
CLEM FLAGLER,
Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, Ill.
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Twenty-five postmarks, for five foreign stamps.
GEORGE H. ASHLEY,
20 North Washington Street, Rochester, N. Y.
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Fourteen Ohio postmarks, for two rare foreign stamps.
FRED W. ADAMS,
Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio.
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Virginia and Lake Superior iron ores, for insects, minerals, or
Indian arrow-heads. Stones and soil from Ohio, for sea-shells.
ALEX. C. and LULU A. BATES,
1115 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio.
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English and Cuban stamps, for other foreign stamps.
J. D. J. B.,
129 Broadway, South Boston, Mass.
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United States stamps, for foreign stamps.
JESSIE R. BENTLEY,
Marshall, Calhoun County, Mich.
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Foreign stamps, specimens of wood, foreign and United States
postmarks, slate showing formation of coal, or soil of Illinois,
for rare foreign or United States Department stamps, or ocean
curiosities.
EDWARD T. REA,
P. O. Box 531, Urbana, Champaign County, Ill.
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Petrified coral, zinc ore, or a piece of volcanic rock from Italy,
for a specimen of lead or copper ore.
ALLEN R. BENSON,
51 Seventh Street, Hoboken, Hudson Co., N. J.
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Indian arrow-heads and rattlesnake rattles, for ocean curiosities.
J. P. CROZIER,
Carlyle, Allen County, Kansas.
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Twenty foreign postage stamps (no duplicates), for twenty others.
GEORGE L. RUSBY,
Franklin, Essex County, N. J.
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Stamps, for minerals.
W. MILLER,
1743 North Seventh Street, Philadelphia, Penn.
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Rare postage stamps.
Clarence G. White,
1581 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio.
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A piece of Quincy granite, for ten stamps of any foreign country
except England, France, and Germany.
W., P. O. Box 208, Milton, Mass.
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Fifty postmarks or twenty-five stamps, for ocean shells.
LOUIS C. GRIME,
Mohrsville, Berks County, Penn.
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Postage stamps, for Indian relics.
BENNIE STOCKWELL,
850 National Avenue, Milwaukee, Wis.
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Rare postage stamps.
EDWARD A. DE LIMA,
36 East Fifty-seventh Street, New York City.
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HENRY M. R.--There is some uncertainty in regard to the origin of the
name of the city of Toronto. _Chambers's Cyclopædia_ says that it is of
Indian origin, and that the meaning of it seems to be lost. On the other
hand, the _National Cyclopædia_ says that the district, as it was
gradually cleared by the British, was called Toronto, after the fort
Tareno; but the name given by Governor Simcoe, in 1774, to the town,
which he laid out on a regular plan, was York. This name it retained
until 1834, when Sir John Colborne raised it to the rank of a city, and
changed the name to that of the district, Toronto.
It is also surmised that the name of the fort may have been derived from
that of the ancient city of Tarentum, in Calabria, also called Tarentus,
and in modern times Tarento. The war which the inhabitants of Tarentum
maintained against the Romans, with the assistance of Pyrrhus, King of
Epirus, and which has been called the Tarentine war, is greatly
celebrated in history. This may account for the name being given to the
fort.
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"INQUISITIVE."--The kinds of matches now in common use are of
comparatively recent origin. The earlier kinds consisted of thin pine
splinters, about six inches long, tipped with sulphur. They were lighted
by applying the end to tinder ignited by the old-fashioned flint and
steel. After the discovery of phosphorus, in 1677, a readier means of
lighting them was invented. The interior of a small bottle or vial was
coated with oxide of phosphorus, and kept tightly corked, except when a
light was wanted, when a match tipped with sulphur was dipped in, and
immediately took fire. Other methods, equally clumsy, were also employed
to obtain a light.
The first friction matches, called _lucifers_, were invented in 1829.
They were tipped with an inflammable paste, and ignited by being drawn
between folds of sand-paper. They were made in the shape of a comb (a
form still in use), and broken off when required. When these matches
were introduced into this country, they were called _locofoco_, perhaps
from the Italian word _fuoco_, meaning fire. It was not until 1834 that
phosphorus was employed in the composition of the substance with which
matches are tipped.
The number of matches consumed every year is enormous. Ninety-five per
cent. of all the phosphorus made is employed in their manufacture. More
than three hundred tons of this substance are fabricated every year in
Europe, and as one pound of phosphorus will make one million of matches,
an estimate of the number manufactured may easily be made by those of
our little readers who have a fondness for calculation.
Many people are still living who can remember when every night, winter
and summer, the coals were carefully raked together and covered up, so
that they would keep alive until morning. If by chance they died out,
fire could only be obtained by means of flint, steel, and tinder, unless
live coals could be borrowed from a near neighbor.
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TO CHRISIE BURDICK B.--Last Tuesday morning the mail brought to me a
little gift to aid Toby Tyler in reaching his uncle. God bless the
generous little heart that prompted the deed, and may some kind hand
ever smooth the rough places in her journey through life!
I would like to have her full name and address. Will she kindly send it
to me through YOUNG PEOPLE?
With many thanks, in the name of Toby Tyler, I remain, sincerely,
JAMES OTIS.
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OSBORNE Y.--The distinguished person who refused to stand on the Bible
was Edward the Sixth of England. The following account of his reverence
for the sacred volume is from a work entitled _England in the Sixteenth
Century_: "An interesting anecdote of Edward's childhood shows how
deeply he was imbued with reverence for the Bible. One day, when very
young, he wished while at play to get something that was above his
reach. A companion, observing this, brought a large book for him to
stand upon; but Edward, perceiving that it was the Bible, rebuked his
associate for want of respect to the Scriptures, and lifting the book
reverently from the ground, he kissed it, and replaced it on the shelf."
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FLORENCE E. M.--The Column of Luxor, which stands in the Place de la
Concorde, in Paris, is an obelisk similar in appearance to the one now
erected in the New York Central Park. It is a syenite monolith, and is
covered with hieroglyphics recording the glories of the great King
Sesostris, who reigned about 1500 B.C. This obelisk was a present from
Mehemet Ali to Louis Philippe. It arrived in Paris in 1833, but was not
erected in its present position until two years later.
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TWO LITTLE INDIANS.--The word "pariah" signifies mountaineer. It is
applied to the lowest and most degraded classes in India, these formerly
having been wandering people from the hill tribes. But now all outcasts
and vagabonds are known as pariahs, and have become a caste. Their
presence is supposed to be contaminating, and they are not allowed to
approach within many feet of any member of the higher classes.
Missionaries have made great efforts to better the condition and
character of these wretched people.
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M. E. C.--A very good miniature water-wheel was described in a story
entitled "Setting the Brook to Work," which appeared on page 430 of
YOUNG PEOPLE, Vol. I.
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SUBSCRIBER, SAN FRANCISCO.--See answer to Willie F. W. in the
Post-office Box of No. 73.
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EDWARD A. S.--Messrs. Harper & Brothers can not attend to the binding of
your volume of YOUNG PEOPLE.
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Correct answers to puzzles have been received from Jessie B. Brown,
Charles Beyers, Hugh Burns, "_Bolus_," C. F. Bishop, Sadie Beebe, Bessie
Bolton, Arthur C., John L. Collins, Nellie Cromwell, Maud Chambers, De
F. W. Chase, C. H. Cole, A. E. Cunningham, R. O. C., Maggie Dutro, "Dick
Deadeye," G. M. Fisher, L. M. Fobes, W. E. Gulick, Jun., Ashbel G.,
Alice C. H., George Hewson, Curtis Hillyer, Rita Harris, Alice H.,
Edward L. H., "Indian," L. A. Jones, Isobel Jacob, Willie M. K., Jemima
Latimer, Frank Lomas, Thomas Lunham, "L. U. Stral," _Nelson C. Metcalf_,
_John McClintock_, C. H. Nichols, W. Olfenbüttel, Frances Patterson,
Henry Rochester, Emma Schaffer, _Bennie Stockwell_, Gilbert S., "Starry
Flag," Gilbert P. Salters, W. S. and E. I. Sheppard, Alice M.
Southworth, James W. Thompson, "The Lawrence Girls," "The Dawley Boys,"
W. I. Trotter, Karl Wells, "Wild Oats," Tillie Winter, Robert S. Winn.
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PUZZLES FROM YOUNG CONTRIBUTORS.
No. 1.
ZIGZAGS.
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Cross Words.--1. Two and a quarter inches. 2. A cozy home. 3. To gape.
4. Fondness. 5. Solitary. 6. A chill. 7. A narrow road. 8. To satisfy.
9. A multitude. 10. To domineer.
Zigzags.--A division of the United States.
DAMON AND PYTHIAS.
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No. 2.
HALF-SQUARE.
A lake in North America. Sounds. Fearful. A continent. A color. The
present tense of a verb. A letter from California.
YOUNG SOLVER.
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No. 3.
GEOGRAPHICAL WORD SQUARE.
1. A town of New Mexico. 2. A town of Mexico. 3. A river in Russia. 4. A
tributary of the Danube.
BOLUS.
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No. 4.
DOUBLE ACROSTIC.
Cross Words.--Peculiar. A keepsake. To amuse. Eloquence. A kind of
cement. A boy's name. A water-nymph.
Primals.--The name of an American author.
Finals.--His place of residence.
G. T. W.
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No. 5.
ENIGMA.
First in ape, not in monkey.
Second in ass, not in donkey.
Third in trunk, not in box.
Fourth in cat, not in fox.
Fifth in ashes, not in coal.
Sixth in horse, not in foal.
Seventh in bright, not in gay.
My whole a savage beast of prey.
FRANK.
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ANSWERS TO PUZZLES IN No. 72.
No. 1.
Quito.
No. 2.
1. Rain, rai_d_, _s_aid, s_l_id, sli_p_, sl_o_p, slo_w_, s_n_ow. 2.
Rags, ra_t_s, rat_e_, _s_ate, sa_l_e, sal_t_, s_i_lt, sil_k_. 3. Mill,
_b_ill, b_e_ll, bel_t_, be_n_t, _c_ent. 4. Sin, _w_in, w_o_n, wo_e_. 5.
Sold, _c_old, col_t_, co_s_t, _l_ost. 6. Line, l_o_ne, lo_r_e, _c_ore,
cor_d_. 7. Nay, na_g_, _l_ag, l_e_g, le_a_, _y_ea. 8. Glue, gl_e_e,
_f_lee, fle_d_, _s_led, s_e_ed, se_n_d, _m_end.
No. 3.
1. Newport. 2. Toledo. 3. Charleston. 4. Helena. 5. Armenia. 6.
Damascus. 7. Thebes. 8. India. 9. Willow. 10. Pine. 11. Oak. 12. Elm.
13. Pear. 14. Peach. 15. Plum. 16. Ibis. 17. Curlew. 18. Emu. 19.
Sparrow. 20. Horse. 21. Camel. 22. Bear. 23. Dove. 24. Bittern. 25.
Swan. 26. Crow. 27. Snipe. 28. Thrush.
No. 4.
Ant-eater.
No. 5.
Chestnut.
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FROM A CHINESE STORY-BOOK.
About thirteen hundred years ago, an officer was unjustly accused of
treason by a brother officer, and was condemned to death. His son, who
was only fifteen years of age, went to the Emperor, praying to be
allowed to die for his father.
The Emperor thereupon set the man free; and then expressed his intention
of giving the boy the title "Perfectly Dutiful."
The boy exclaimed: "It is right and just for a son to die when his
father is disgraced; but what disgrace can be compared with the idea of
gaining honor at a father's expense? I respectfully decline your
Majesty's proposed distinction."
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A certain man had a mother who lost her sight, and he spent all his
money on doctors, but in vain. For thirty long years he cared for her,
and would scarcely take off his clothes; and in the pleasant spring
weather he would lead his mother into the garden, and laugh and sing, so
that she forgot her sadness.
When she died, her son wasted away from grief; and when at last he
somewhat recovered his health, he loved his brothers and sisters like
his mother, and was as gentle to his nephews and nieces as if they had
been his own children. As he said himself, "This is the only way in
which I can get some comfort, namely, in letting my love go forth to
those who are left."
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The eldest son of an ancient Emperor had a younger brother whose name
meant "Junior Order," who again had a son named "Illustrious," a lad of
remarkable ability. When the elder brother knew that his father's
intention was to bequeath the throne to "Junior Order" and
"Illustrious," he and the second son, "Harmony," sought a livelihood by
collecting medicinal herbs, and went off to the barbarous tribes of
China. Moreover, they shaved their heads and tattooed their skin, as
much as to say "We are no longer possible candidates for the throne."
By thus secretly ascertaining his father's wishes, and departing at once
with his second brother, there was no trace left of the somewhat
roundabout arrangement between father, sons, and brothers. In all these
matters we should avoid the straight and stiff following of our own
inclinations.
* * * * *
A great officer named Yang served his mother most dutifully.
In the spring-time he used to carry her up and down on his back amongst
the wealth of flowers; and he would frisk and gambol about, while his
mother enjoyed the fragrance and the shade.
The old lady died at the age of one hundred and four.
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A prince whose name meant "Solitary Bamboo" had three sons. He left
directions in his will that the youngest son should succeed him. But the
younger brother wished to make way for the elder. The elder replied, "It
is our father's order," and forthwith disappeared. The younger refused
the throne, and left the country, like his elder brother, and the people
of the land elected the second son as their prince.
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Kiang Ong's family was renowned for filial piety and brotherly love.
When they were children, he and his two brothers slept under the same
coverlet, with exceeding great love and harmony; and when they were
grown up, their love could not bear a moment's separation. On one
occasion they met with robbers, and the brothers strove for death, each
one wishing to die first, with the hope of the others escaping. The
robbers, seeing this, released them all three.
[Illustration: The Man in the Moon]
End of Project Gutenberg's Harper's Young People, April 5, 1881, by Various