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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-03
Eureka Springs and Kansas City

By Chester +. Hart Age Years, 3G East
Seventh Street, Grand Island, Neb.
Thank you very much for printing my
story. l will write a short one this time.
I'm going to tell you about last summer,
when mamma and l went to Kansas City
and Eureka Springs, Ark. My grandpa
lives in Kansas City, and he took us to the
Electric park, where there are so many
aligators. They look very fierce. There is
one big one called Alligator Joe. He does
tricks. A man gave them meat for their
suppers and two alligators got to fighting
over big piece of meat. They tore II all
to pieces. Mamma said that Is the way
they would do with me If 1 fell off the
fence. Then l went to see the offers. They
are real tame. Some of them climbed up
on the side of the fence to get bread and
crackers from people When they didn't
get anything they would jump into the
water as quick as a rat. We stayed in
Kansas City two weeks, then we went to
Eureka Springs. ] rode horse down there
out to big rock called Pivot rock 1t is
about two miles from town. We stopped at
all the springs to get drink. One day we
rode on a street car up to the Crescent
hotel. The road is very crooked and we
passed lots of springs and people on horse
back l don't like Eureka Springs as well
as Colorado Springs, because there are no
burros to ride
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-03
Second Prize.)
A Trip to Chicago

By Albert Sibbernsen. age IL, 40 North
Thrty-first avenue, Omaha.
We started about 1880 at night and we
rode all night, arriving in Chicago about 8
O'Clock in the morning. l was with my two
brothers and my mother. We were met by
our relations at the depot and we were
taken to one of my uncle's. We got there
about noon and we had our dinner. In the
afternoon we went driving on Lakeshore
drive, which was not very far from my
uncles house. Along the lake there were
always boys and girls and sometimes men
and women fishing. We drove into Lin
coin park one day and there they had all
kinds of animals, such as the monkey
seals, elephants bears. and so on. Ny
uncle had a summer house, which was on
the Fox river We got there at McHenry
a noon; then we took buggy and drove
out there. for it was about two miles, We
got at the place about half past g.
played around all afternoon. The next day
l went fishing. We stayed out there two
weeks and then we went home. On the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-03

TO thy Father in heaven to hurry the sea
fairies to you. They will come in disguise,
but you will know them
Then l walked up, but the beautiful
voice was gone and l did not again feel
the soft hand wiping away my tears. But
my face was dry, and / knew someone
maybe an angel-had been there. 1t was no
dream, sir. Well. the very next day you
came. was in the shop scrubbing the
floor when you entered. A hope shot
through my heart and l listened to your
talk with the old sailmaker. You came
from the seattle sea! You looked like an
ordinary man, but the sea fairies were 10
come disguised. / made up my mind that
I was to be taken away from here by you.
but also knew that you did not under
stand anything about It. SO had to figure
out a way in which I might put myself
into your hands without you or anyone
knowing It till I was put on your ship"
Fritz paused, smiling int the storm
beaten face Of the old skipper.
Then he bent over and touched the rough
hand that was hardened and tar-stained.
You are a real sea fairy, whether you
lock II or not, sir"
The skipper rubbed his hand across his
faded blue eyes. but never spoke word
Then, bending close to the child, he pressed
his lips 10 his fair, curly hair, rising
quickly 10 sec that no one was watchina
him gentle and loving heart was IN
his body Of coarse exterior.
''We'rc pards-if not fairies" he said a
few moments later. But never tell any
one else your story. They'd laugh at IT,
maybe But l-I-well you're my little
mascot"
And you're my sea-fairy father whis'
pered Fritz mo, | would not tell any
other person about-about-the vision had
in my sleep for the world II might break
your luck and our friendship"
And they smiled at each other. for de
Iicious secret lay in their hearts, secret
no one else might share.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-03
Hazel on a High Building

By Hazel Bedding. Age 10 years, South
Omaha, Neb
I am interested in the Busy Bee class and
have read many of the letters and thought
them very nice. so think ! will write one,
too. l will tell you of when l was in Chi
cago 1t takes one day and a half. When
l got there l was very tired and hungry
until got to my grandma's. My two aunts
live in Chicago, too, and was very glad to
see them. l went to town with my uncle.
and I went on an elevated railway and saw
a building twenty-five stories high. l was
on the roof and there was a beautiful
garden on top. 1t was all posies. was
very dizzy while was on top, but soon got
over It, Wen, this is all have to say for
this time. so ! will say goodbye
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-03
(First Prize.
Trip to KearneY. Neb.

BY Miss Alice Temple, age years, Lex
ington Neb.
Last summer some OF my friends in
Kearney, named Pratts, invited my cousins,
Paul and Ruth Temple. and my brother
Harold and 1 to come to visit them.
Mamma and papa did not like to let us
go at first, but at last consented. I was
very glad to go. When we started we had
to run, for we heard a train. but when
we got to the depot we found 1t was only
a freight train. On the way 1 got a cinder
In my eye; 1t hurt very much. A man to
whom my brother Harold and Paul were
talking helped to get II out.
When we got to Kearney we looked
around a little to see IL Pratts were there
to meet us. We could not find them, so VIC
started to go up to their house. as Harold
knew the way. We had just taken our
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-03
Ruth Among the Mormons.

BY Ruth Thompson, age years, 1924 North
Sixteenth street Omaha, Neb.
We started about five weeks after school
was out. 1t took us from Tuesday night
till Thursday morning to get there. We
then went to the hotel to papa, as he was
travelling out there. We stayed at the
hotel about two weeks. We then went to
my aunts. She lives out in the country.
1 had more fun jumping OF the hay stacks.
I would go hunt the eggs and pick the
wild flowers One day we took our lunch
and climbed to the top of a great big
mountain to hunt flowers.
One day my cousin and l went down to
get the mail by beautiful creek that came
from the mountains. We saw a chicken
sitting on about twenty-five eggs. My
aunt had missed these eggs. We gathered
them in our aprons and surprised her. l
hope to visit there next summer. so l can
write for the busy Bees.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-03

GUS, denoting the impatienoe Of those on
the outside.
The sailmaker went into the shop and un-
bolted the door, to find the skipper and his
men there. the former in no gentle humor,
seeing that he had been kept standing sew
eral minutes. Waiting on a common sail
maker was not in his line.
Got in Himmelg' roared the skipper en-
tering the shop. do you think to grow
rich treating customers in this way, my
friend?'
The sailmaker forgot Fritz for the time
and hustled about bowling and apologizing
for his delay in opening the shop. The
sail-a huge thing, all bundled up and
wound round with rope--was dragged from
the corner by the three sailors and carried
out at the order OF the skipper, who stopped
to pay the bill.
THE heaviest sail OF our size / ever
helped to lift" said one of the sailors.
THE old dog must have given us an extra
weight in canvas"
well, If he did he got the full price
declared another, helping to lift the sail
into cart that stood there for the pur-
pose. Then the last speaker sprang into
the cart beside the driver and away they
ratified over the cobbles towards the pier,
the other two sailors waiting outside the
shop for their master.
After the skipper had departed the old
sailmaker and his frau began a search Of
the neighborhood for their poor little slave,
the orphan Fritz. Their tempers grew and
waxed fierce as they searched in vain at
this public house and that IN fog him
till he can't speak when l get him again in
my hands," vowed the old wife in angry
tones.
"I'n skin him alive" declared the furious
sailmaker.
And 30 1t was that little Fritz had much
to be thankful for that the old sinners
never set eyes on him again.
That night the sailors on board the Con
querer" began to unroll the new sail pre-.
paratory TO hosting It In place of an old
one, To their establishment little boy
half dead from suffocation, rolled from tine
folds OF canvas. He tried to stagger to his
feet, but was too weak from want of breath
to do so at once.
Many oaths of surprise went round
called, and Fritz breathing deeply anC
smiling at those round him, was pointed
out to the mighty captain.
"Ho, no, no! What sort of joke has tn,
old hound played on us now?" the skippe
cried merrily, liking the sweet face o
Fritz, with its blue baby eyes and soft
t clinging haxen curls. Where came yol
from. lad?"
Fritz was now feeling stronger, havinI
filled his lungs with good sea air. and re
piled: II came I'm the sail. sir. oh, pleas
: take me away with you, for saw yo'
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-03
The Picnic

BY Allan Robb. age II years. Lexington
Neb.
Last summer the Sunday school had a
picnic at Buffalo creek. We went out in
a hay rack II was a very nice day. We
got out there about II o'clock. Then we
went afishing in the creek. We caught
about eight fish, There were lambs out
at Allans We had to go over board to
get across the creek. We played base ball
aout at the picnic. The big boys ate our
chicken and the small one had none.
Alice climbed up into the tree. She stepped
on a rotten branch and fell down from
the tree and hurt her wrist and then we
went home
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-03
The Forest

BY Miss Eunice Bode. age 10 years. Falli
City, Neb.
l.
In the forest green and cool,
Where the limpid ripping pool.
Dances In the suns gold rays.
There on drowsy summer days.
II.
] sit and listen and look,
Reading nature like a book.
Listening to the wild birds call
To the breezes rise and fall.
III
There I'm grasses green and soft.
Flowers hO,d their heads aloft.
Violets purple and blue,
Pink ard wild roses. too.
Nv.
Graceful ivy twlnes the trees.
Feather ferns wave IN the breeze.
Luscious strawberries red and sweet
lie IN the grass at our feet
v
Up IN the oak tree so tall
Is a pretty nest so small
Twined together with grass and hair,
Twas made by a cunning pair.
VI
But soon VIII come a sad day,
The dear bros will fy away.
The flowers will fade and die,
Winter winds viii sadly sigh.
VII
W!rte- SHOWS will softly fall.
Shrouding the pine trees so tall,
But after winter comes spring,
That flowers and birds will bring.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-03
A Visit to Red Oak. Iowa

BY Lulu Pritchard Age Il Years, 273l
Charles Street, Omaha.
Last summer. in August, l went to Red
Oak. Ia. small town in southwestern
Iowa, with mother and brother A friend
came after me and l went into the country
for about FIVE days while mother and my
brother stayed in town.
Her father has eighty acres of land,
where they live. and had a real nice house.
It took us about two hours to go from the
town out to the farm, which is twelve miles
from Red Oak. There was creek in the
pasture and the spring from which the
water came was small, but very clear, 50
we gave II the name of Crystal spring.
Most every evening we went for the cows
and took them back in the morning. We
had lots of fun throwing water at each
other. We had lots of fun helping with the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-03
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-03

wraps off when the girls came up with
the buggy. They said they had been to
the depot. but were too late When they
had hunted for us a while man said
he had seen us go toward their house, so
they drove home as fast they could.
That afternoon there was base ball
game. 1t was Kearney against Omaha;
Kearney beat The next day we had a
picnic. The buggy was so crowded that
the boys had to take turns riding bicycle.
We were almost there when we had to
turn back because of coming storm. The
next day we came home.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-03
Little Fritz and the Sea Fairies
BY Maud Walker

~RITZ was a little German boy, an
orphan without friends. After the
death of his parents he went to
live with an old sailmaker in a
G& city by the sea. Both the old
sailmaker and his old wife ill-treated and
beat little Fritz imposing heavy tasks
upon the child and allowing him only half
enough to eat and n pallet of straw in an
clubhouse to sleep on.
AS the days wore on the heart Of little
Fritz became very heavy and sad and he
began to plan on some mode of escape He
knew that to run away meant to be over
taken and beaten by his master, so he
must make his escape in different man
ner, a manner in which there could be no
possibility of his again falling into the
hands of the cruel sailmaker and his ugly
old frau.
One day a skipper came to the little shop
of the sailmaker to buy new sail for his
craft After bargaining for 1t he told the
old sailmaker that he would return with
several of his sailors that evening and get
the sail, which should be duly wrapped and
tied in shape to be carried on board the
ship.
All day long Fritz planned and planned.
going about his work in such an distracted
way that the old frau fell upon him and
beat him several times But the child did
not murmur against the bad treatment on
this day, bowling without begging for
mercy and taking the punishment, whis-
pering TO himself all the while: "I'Il soon
be away from this, so must do nothing to-
day TO cause the old woman to have any
suspicion OF my intention"
That evening as soon as Fritz had An
ished his supper-some crusts Of black
bread and a scrap of cheese-he crept
from the kitchen corner while the sail
maker and his wife were gay over their
plentiful supper OF meat, sauerkraut, pota-
toes. cheese and beer, which was spread on
a wide deal table near the cheerful fire.
place. In the enjoyment of the meal the
wicked pair did not notice the little
orphans absence till a heavy knocking
came at the shop door, Then the sail.
maker turned towards the dark cornell
where Fritz always sat on the floor to par.
take of his scanty fare and called out
harshly:
go to the shop. thou young fool, and
don't be all night about moving your LAZY
bones!"
But scarcely had he given the orde
when his eyes, searching the darkness O.
the corner, discovered It empty. ''Wherel
that fool?" he reared, leaplng from tn,
table and hurrying TO the clubhouse wher
Fritz slept But he came back Immediately
declaring that the "beggarly brat was no
TO be found.
you go to the shop and I'll attend t
the young fool as soon as lay hands Of
him." said the old woman; for the knock
ing at the shop door was becoming strenu
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-03
Letter Enigma

NV list is in little, but rot IN b's
Ny I'd is in hog, but not In pig
MY Sd Is IN live. but not In die.
My 4th is In laughter, but not In cry
My 9Th is In oven, but not IN bread.
My 9Th is in brains but not In mead
Ny Tth is in eat, but not In food.
My sth Is in anger, but not In mood
Ny 9Th is in narrow, but not In tan
NJ 10th is in oxen, but not in staH'
MY 18th is In time, but not In CLOCK
My 18th Is In hors-, but not In stock
My 18th is IN earth, but not IN sun
nv I4th Is in rife, but not In gun.
My whole is a motto,
For all who do live;
And IL practiced by all
'Twould much happiness give.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-03
Transformation Of Carrie Lon When te Man Let e Moon

Last week l was a little child,
My dresses TO my knees,
They had TO teach me manners.
Thank YOU" and IF you please"
had TO say, Excuse me "
IL l got in the way,
i now say, Beg your pardon"
For I'm just fourteen today.
Good bye to dolls and playthings.
They interest me no more,
I'm busy training my front hair
To stay In pOmpadOur;
No more shall / SO slidln'
With little sister May,
She's only ten, you see, and l.
Am just fourteen today.
My mothers just as busy,
She sews and never stops,
That'n reach to my shoe tops:
And I've grown out OF all my waists
And in mammals am seen
My friends now scarcely know me
Since I've become fourteen.
But with the added dignity
That comes with altered dresses,
There's something out Of harmony
And much IL me distresses;
My name you see Is Carrie Lou
I'll change that II you please,
In keeping with my fourteen years.
To Carolyn Louise.
Have I seen the funny papersf
Well ! should say I've not,
I don't fool my precious time away
A-lCckin' at such rot.
The social whirl attracts me
And the gossip OF the stage,
The AFFAIRS Of grown-up people,
For I've reached grown-up age.
No fairy tales 10 charm me,
I've outgrOWn ali that kind.
The tragedies OF Shakespeare
More suit my grOwnrup mind
What's that bout groWn-up duties!
Nov mother, dear, don't scold,
When II comes TO things Of that kind.
don't feel quite 50 old.
BAYOIL ND TRELE.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-03

We went over and found them making hay
in a field. we made hay until noon, and
then we went over to the house and ate
dinner. After dinner ] saw them milk a
COW. Then we went out to make hay again.
When we came home we went out into the
tomatoe patch, and then we picked some
beans. Then it was o'clock and we went
home. We had an awful nice time.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-03
Conundrums

Why is dentist like man swimming
in a hver2
He is always on the outlook for suags.
When is mans heart like a cats
slumber?
When light.
What is It that is black and white, and
still is read (red) all over7
newspaper.
When is a stream of water like a mans
nose?
When bridged.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-03
Helen's First Matinee

BY Helen Coleage, Age 8 Years, 1858 Par
ker Street, Omaha.
The Friday before New Years my aunt
and a friend Of ours came to visit us. on
Wednesday she took me to my first matinee
! enjoyed it very much. | have been with
my parents to hear Innes' band at the Audi.
torium. but had never been to a matinee
before.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-03
A Day in the Country

BY william Dewey. Age Years Omaha
Howard and started out to go 10 simp-
SONS. on farm In Rcnson. We took the
BensCn car to the end OF tho route and
then we got out and walked about two
miles
When we got there they were not there
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-03

way home there had been a washout; the
bridge had gone down, and If we had
wanted to get home that day we would
have to go clear around down by Missouri
and then up home to Omaha.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-03

Then away through the air
The old man did fly;
Leaving the moon
Alone In the sky.
The moon grew - lonely,
She wept and abe cried;
HeF heart broke at last.
Aud then she just died.
And 80 you may hear
The earth's people say,
THE moon Is quite dead"
But how many know, pray.
That her poor heart did break
When her man went away
In that little balloon
On that far agone day. -AW.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-03

homework, too.
My friends mother had over forty ducks.
Ducks are very cute. They paddle around
In such a clumsy fashion.
also had all the apples I could eat.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-03

A little balloon
Went up in the sky;
Sailing and sailing
Ever so high.
The man in the moon
Reached down his long arm;
Seized hold OF balloon,
But did Il no harm.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-03

RITZ was a little German boy. an
orphan without friends. After the
death of his parents he went to
live with an old sailmaker in a
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-06-29
HARTMAN TO STICK
Not Likely to Retire While Under
 Ti-e


 New York June 28.-E. H. Hartman was asked to-day if there was any truth in the rumors of his retirement from the presidency of the Union and Southern Pacific railroad. He smiled broadly, as he replied:
 "Yes; I have been thinking of doing SO"
 'When?" was asked.
 Mir. Hartman smiled again, ''boys," he said, q hope you will be able to attend my funeral"
 Do you mean you will not retire un- til them"
 That's about what 1t looks like, !" said MT. Hartman, with an air of res- ignation, ''if they keep on making trouble for me. The longer they make trouble for me the longer I shall have to stay"
 What about the report that you are to retire as president and become chairman of the board?" he was asked. "There is no chairman of the board in this company" replied Mir. Harri- man, land besides" he added, T don't want any more gold lace, saw all the gold lace l wanted on the revenue cutters yesterday
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-06-29
NOT NEAR ADJOURNMENT.
Legislature Will Probably Be fin ses-
 sion Until Near Midsummer.


 Hartford, June 2S.-Both branches of the general assembly held short ses- sions to-day, and very little business of importance was transacted The house and senate both adjourned about 1 o'clock. to meet next Tuesday. Next week, therefore, will be short one from . legislative standpoint, as the Fourth of July comes on Thursday, and prabably there will be but two sessions days, Tuesday and Wednes- day.
 Talk of getting through early in July was not heard to any great ex- tent in the capitol, to-day, and from the amount of business still to be dis posed of there seems to be little hope of final adjournment until after the middle of July at the earliest One legislator said, to-day:
 We simply can't get through until late in July, all talk to the contrary notwithstanding Everybody is get ting tired of the way things are drag igng and before long the farmers will refuse to come and there will be many shy sessions. He Econcuded.
 With telephone, banking, automobile and railroad bills to dispose of, aside from the lot of unimportant matter, we have enough to keep us here for two or three weeks at the least"
 This sentiment was freely expressed here to-day.