takes it for me. I must tell about my pet geese. Their names are
Boss and Susan. They are very gentle, and as smart as they can be.
I have a puppy named Bang-up. My grandpa named him. I am six years
old, and my mamma is writing this for me.
WILLIAM S. PEEBLES.
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EVANS MILLS, NEW YORK.
Can any one tell me who is the oldest man in the United States?
MADISON COOPER.
Who among our young correspondents can answer this question?
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CHELTON MILLS, PENNSYLVANIA.
I have a bird named Cherry, and a dog named Jack; and I have a
little sister named Mae, and she is so cute. She has a doll, and
she nurses her so sweetly! I am eight years old, and I go to
school. We have heard robins and bluebirds singing.
ELLIE CARLE.
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BELLE PLAINE, MINNESOTA.
My kitty comes to my room every morning, and jumps upon my bed.
His name is Jim. He is a nice kitty, and full of play. He
scratches me sometimes awful hard, but I love him all the same. I
saw a picture in YOUNG PEOPLE of a little girl and her kitty.
ELVIRA F. IRWIN.
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ALLEGHENY, PENNSYLVANIA.
I have a canary named Frank. He used to bite my nose and fingers
when I put them in his cage, but he will not bite them now. I also
have a small turtle, whose shell is about two inches long. It came
from the Niagara River. It sleeps in winter, excepting when the
sun shines on it, and it will not eat. But in summer it eats flies
and bits of raw meat.
FLORENCE E. M.
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DENVER, COLORADO.
I have no pets to write about, but I expect to have a Newfoundland
dog soon. We live in a new house, and do not need a cat; but when
the rats come, we are going to get one. I have thirteen dolls. The
largest one has black hair and gray eyes, and her name is
Josephine. I am nine years old.
SADIE T.
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WALTHAM, MASSACHUSETTS.
I am seven years old. I have no brothers or sisters, but I have a
squirrel and a fish. The squirrel was caught after he made his
home in the woods, and he was so wild that he would bite if we
touched him; but we were so kind to him that he begins to feel
better. We let him out now, and he runs round the room, and I can
put my hand on him. My fish is the last of three. The other two
started to go back to their native river one night, and they fell
on the floor and were killed.
FRANKIE L. WHITNEY.
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John B. M., Nicholas P. G., and Robbie C. write pretty stories of their
pet cats, dogs, and foxes, which we regret having no room to print. In
answer to Robbie's question, we would say that the bite of a fox is
painful, but not dangerous like that of a dog.
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WILLIE R. C.--When you recover from your illness, and can write your
"own self," we will print your letter if it is interesting.
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LOUDON ENGLE and HARRY D.--Pigeons like to eat bird seed, broken corn,
or any kind of grain, and enjoy that kind of food much better than
bread-crumbs. They need fresh water to drink, and will bathe now and
then, like a canary, if they have a bath dish large enough to flutter
in.
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W. M. L.--There is many a one much older than you who would be glad to
know an easy and quick way to make ten dollars. Unfortunately we can not
tell you how to accomplish your object.
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META.--Your poetic idea of beauty is very pretty, and shows much
imagination for such a little girl.
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BESSIE D. L.--Call your bird Rosie, and your kitty Clover. There was
once a big Maltese cat named Clover who did many funny tricks, and lived
to be very old. If you name your kitty after her, perhaps she will live
as long.
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MARY B.--Your plan for a picture scrap-book is very good. Try to select
some pictures of historical localities and celebrated buildings, and
then, when you show your book to your little friends, you will have
something interesting to tell them.
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CLARA M. H.--Your "old bachelor uncle" is very kind to send you YOUNG
PEOPLE, and you will be glad to hear that a large number of other uncles
have made their little nieces happy in the same way.
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Favors are received from H. M. H., John V. Gould, Alfred D. S., W. E.
Liddy, Fannie Spencer, Grace Field, P. S. Heffleman, Alice Maud T.,
Beatrice W., Margaret Baird, Elva E. Groat, Eugene Lewis, Lucy Cole, May
and Josie Minton, Gertie Harrison, Ella E. Ball, George Kohler, Fred
Castle, Annie P., H. S. Richardson, "Theo. Glenwood," Horace G. S., C.
Reynolds, George P., Addie and Minnie Goodnow, Frank Harris, Frank
Fowler, W. H. W., Jessie I. Sturgis, Gordon C., Willie A. Kyh, G. M.
Brockway, Arthur Mills, Katty Voorhees, Joseph A. U., May Harvey,
C. E. C., Pierre F. C., Bertha Young, E. G. R., Nettie Carleton, Albert
A. Bosworth, Mary S. Talbot, Samuel Maurer, Percy L., F. G., Diana S.,
Oswald, C. W. L., Mattie E. Wilson, F. R. Newton, May H.
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Correct answers to puzzles received from Louie E., Mabel Lowell, "Red
Light," Bertie Collins, J. Turner, Mamie and Mattie S., Lily and Violet
Levéy, Loudon Engle, Georgie H. B., J. Cohen, G. K. Richards, Ernest B.
Cooper, Fannie Peirce, Fred Brown, Fred H. T., Johnny W., Kate H.
Talbot, Florence E. M., R. F. Losee, Otto M. Rau, Laura Wallis, Hen, A.
Brigham, Ralph M. Fay, H. K. Pryer, W. P. D. M., J. M. Rector, George
P. G., C. A. M., Peter Slane, Jessie Sansum, Emma Shaffer, J. D. P.,
Ralph and Blanche S., Walter K., Nena Crommelin, G. E. Edwards, Tillie
Mosley.
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PUZZLES FROM YOUNG CONTRIBUTORS.
No. 1.
ENIGMA.
My first is in victim, but not in shoot.
My second is in blind, but not in mute.
My third is in rot, but not in decay.
My fourth is in linger, but not in stay.
My fifth is in bear, but not in man.
My sixth is in pot, but not in pan.
My whole is a beautiful flower.
JENNIE C. (10 years).
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No. 2.
NUMERICAL CHARADE.
I am composed of 21 letters.
My 4, 9, 5 is a boy's name.
My 7, 17, 3, 1, 2 is white and sparkling.
My 10, 11, 13, 20, 15 is a beast.
My 19, 14, 18, 8 is not sweet.
My 16, 6, 12, 21 grows on pine-trees.
My whole is a delight to all boys.
FRANK C. (12 years).
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No. 3.
HIDDEN CITIES.
1. Play till dinner, Rosa; then sit and sew. 2. It either lies on the
floor or leans against the wall. 3. The ship came into port on last
Friday. 4. We walked over to Aunt Mary's. 5. How that dog ran! Ada could
not catch it. 6. Go take a nap, Leslie; you look worn out. 7. The dog is
mad; ride away quickly. 8. What made papa rise and dress so early this
morning? 9. Why is Hesba sleepy to-day? 10. Be sure you come in
December; Linton will be here then. 11. I laid a lily on Sadie's plate.
FANNY P. (12 years).
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No. 4.
ENIGMA.
My first is in candle, but not in lamp.
My second is in dark, and also in damp.
My third is in night, but not in day.
My fourth is in bed, but not in lay.
My fifth is in alley, but not in street.
My whole is something very sweet.
LAURA B. W.
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No. 5.
DOUBLE ACROSTIC.
An ancient nation. A screen. To be silent. A country in Asia. Grain. A
noise made by certain animals. Answer--Two rivers in the United States.
MARIE D. (12 years).
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No. 6.
ENIGMA.
My first is in warm, but not in cold.
My second is in deck, but not in hold.
My third is in lady, but not in man.
My fourth is in meal, but not in bran.
My fifth is in nick, but not in batter.
My sixth is in din, but not in clatter.
My seventh is in fright, but not in scare.
My eighth is in stallion, but not in mare.
My ninth is in county, but not in State.
My tenth is in manner, but not in gait.
And in these lines there can be found
The name of a general much renowned.
C. A. M.
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ANSWERS TO PUZZLES IN NO. 18.
No. 1.
Cincinnati.
No. 2.
N antucke T
A thlon E
S aigo N
H udso N
V enic E
I llinoi S
L ewi S
L ouisvill E
E ri E
Nashville, Tennessee
No. 3.
Cellar.
No. 4.
B O N E
O V A L
N A I L
E L L A
No. 5.
C
A L E
C L E A R
E A R
R
No. 6.
Abraham Lincoln.
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Charade on page 232--Brigade.
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[Illustration: EASTER REVERSES.--]
"Break, break, break,
For the tables are turned, we see;
And the damaged heads of the boys that are 'bumped'
Are warnings to you and me."
TENNYSON (_altered eg(g)regiously for the occasion_).
[Illustration: SOLUTIONS BY SUBSCRIBERS TO WIGGLE No. 9, AND A NEW
WIGGLE, No. 10.]
WIGGLES.
Drawings of Wiggle No. 9, given on page 184 of HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE No.
15, have been sent in by Alph A. H., J. M. W., R. B. C., F. H. Denman,
Arthur H. Spear, G. L., Isabelle Oakey, "Trombone-blower," J. H. G.,
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K. T., Herbie Ferguson, C. H. Theberath, Willie H. Spiller, J. K. M.,
Dollie Murdock, Theo. F. John, Percy and George, Aggie R. H., G. S. D.,
Matthew Latin, Julia West, Olive Russell, Charles Conner, Willie R. C.
Corson, Effie E. Parks, Margaret E., Carter Colquitt, M. O. K., Mattie
L. F., B. H. Smith, Irwin McDowell, C. H. A., F. E. G., and E. We have
only room to publish some of the best of the many drawings offered. Fig.
No. 10 is a new Wiggle; now let us see what you can do with it.
End of Project Gutenberg's Harper's Young People, March 23, 1880, by Various