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Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-11

4 LII THE children who read the Busy Bees own Page ar welcome to
~ Join the ranks of the writers. Some of the new Busy Bee have writ
ten to ask several questions concerning the page. The children nay
send in stories whenever they whh, and as 500 as there is DON on
the page the stories will be printed. only two stories have beent thrown away
in several weeks. One story wal written o. both sides of the page and the
other vas copied from a story book. The Busy Bees may join either the Red
side or the Blue side. whichever they wish to help. The sides are very evenly
divided nov as each side won the sam number OF prizes during the last three
months reign. Several very good poems have been set in by the Busy secs
and all Of these will be published soon.
Most OF the books that arr sent for price are new publications: SOM are
short stories and some are not.
Some splendid Easter stories ave been sent in recently and prizes were
awarded this week to Myrtle Jensen,e xqueen OF the Blue side, and to Frances
johnson, also IN the Blue side. Honorable mention was given to Howard
Doty, o the Red side.
Any of the Busy Bees MAJ send cards to anyone whose name Is Of the
Postcard Exchange, which o includes:
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-11

Most Of the books that are sent for prizes are new publication
short stories and some are not.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-11

ANY years ago the incidents
narrated In this story took
place. It was during the early
settling OF that vast region west
OF the Mississippi river which
was then known as the plains"
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-08
SYNOPSIS.

Three girls Elizabeth. Gabrielle md
Elise-startcd for Canada to spend the
summer there. On board steamer they
were frightened by an apparently dement,
ed stranger, who. finding bag belonging
to one OF them. took enjoyment In scru-
tfnizing n photo of the trio. The young
women met Mrs. Graham. anxiously
awaiting her husband. who. had mania
Lord wiifrid and Lady Edith. A cottage
by the ocean was rented. Two men
called. They proved to be John c;
Blake and Gordon Bennett. one friend
Of Elizabeth's father. A wisp Of yellow
hair from Mr.. Graham's pocket fell Into
the hands OF Elise. sfrs Graham's hair
some sss Esdy saynE dh fas ss sf hs% as in
safe at the cottage. Mr.. Gordon Bennett
was properly introduced, explained his
actions on board ship. Elise. alone. eN-
sation there between Mary Anne and n
man. He proved to be her son. charged
with murder. At a supper, which was
held on the rocks. Elizabeth RI ther mys-
by the entire party. Gabrielle witnessed
a stormy scene between Lady Edith and
Lord Wilfrid, jealousy being the cause.
Mary Anne brought. back Elizabeth's
ring Elise went sailing with Gordon
Bennett. He tried to persuade her to
return the Jewels left in the girls care
two men-onc OF them Gordon Bennett
attempting to force entrance into
their penthouse. She admitted to herself
that she had nearly loved him and be-
ham, sick, told Elise of her husbands
love for another woman. Gordon Ben
nett and Blake returned with Mr., Gra-
Lord wiifriid grew sulky. Lady Edith
conlded to Elise that Blake and Ben
nett were thieves. Lady Edith led her TO
girls were awakened late at night by
noise In the cottage.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-08
MaIacca Bellies.

Eastern standards of beauty differ,
like the customs, from those of the
west. In Malacca. we are told, the
small waist and velvet eyes do not
count, but instead the length Of the
neck is the criterion of beauty. The
longer it is the more perfect the
beauty. The girl at Malacca at a very
early age is fitted with metal col
lar which compels her to keep her
head erect, and as she grows the col
lar is increased in size. and by this
means the neck is gradually elon-
gated. A Paris contemporary, with
the present style of corset in view,
suggests that, given time, figures
equally grotesque will be seen in Eu-
ropean cities.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-08
HAD A RIGHT MERRY TIME.
Presents and Souvenirs Distributed on
Casey's Birthday.

"Yis," began Mrs. o'Toole. 'ye see.
1t was Casey's birthday yisteriay, an
Casey brought home two bottles or
rale stuff-one inside an one outside
to sillybrate the occasion. an they
fist had the tonne of their lives last
aveni1'. Iv'rybody happy an iv'rybody
handin' out prisents an souvenirs OF
the evint to iv'rybody else!
Casey gave his wife an his mother
in-law a black eye apiece; his wife
give Casey a punch in the bread
basket; his mother-in-law give him
side swipe with a skillet; an Casey
give the old lady another black eye to
keep company with the first one; an
the police come an give Casey ride
to the station house; an this mornin
the Judge took a hand in the game, an
give Casey ten days,
"Oh. twas a gran sillybration they
had all round wild remimbrances an
souvenirs handed out regardless OF TX
pense or who they happened to hit'"
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-08

She began to sob in hopeless kind
OF way, In which felt much inclined
to Join. when heard suppressed ex-
clamation. followed by scrambling
sound and the simultaneous fash Of
from the back of the cellar, while an
other appeared from beneath the
steps.
Instinctively we drew close together.
and when we afterward compared
notes found we had each tried to
scream but could not
Don't be frightened" said voice
which sounded strangely familiar;
its only us, Blake and l."
The girls stared with mingled relief
and amazement, but | looked the other
way, for l felt curious sensation of
personal disgrace. and as though
could not bear to meet their eyes.
But" said Elizabeth. at last
but"
1T is odd. isn't it2" said Mr.. Ben
nett, with a laugh he tried hard to
make natural. 'T'm-I'm most awful
ly sorry you happened to come down.
We did not want you to know any
thing about it."
He paused abruptly. conscious that
he was fioundering badly. and turned
to his companion.
Tell them. Blake he commanded
This thing has got to be explained,
and. after all. it's your business. not
nine"
Yes" said Gabrielle, in her most
high and mighty voice; 'it does seem
to need explaining"
| admired her very much Just then,
for II is not every woman who can
look dignified and imposing when en-
veloped in a kimono. with splutter-
ing candle in her hand. and dearth
of stiff petticoats to sustain her moral
backbone.
Mr.. Blake cast an anxious glance to-
ward the recess from which he had
emerged.
"One moment" he said. then dis
appeared into the darkness, whence
we plainly heard subdued whisper
ing.
Are there more of your" demanded
Gabrielle, but with rather forlorn
quaver in her voice instead of the note
of stern interrogation she had In
tended.
IT'S all right" said Gordon Ben
nett. "On my honor, Miss Gabrielle,
it's all right"
your honor!"
l had not intended to speak; the
words escaped before l was aware Of
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-08

The fat red-and-white man kept
walking up and down the aisle show
ing people where to sit, and finally he
sat down in the pew directly in front
of Helen. II thought he used to be a
rusher, but l wasn't quite sure"
Helen told the egg.
The long prayers did not seem half
as long as usual, for it wasn't hard to
kneel when you could put the egg
down in dark corner and see 1t gilt
ter as you turned 1t around The or
gan pipes lost their old time fascina-
tion, and Helen hardly realized that
the rector had begun to talk before
she heard him say: Now to the
King they all jumped up.
And the eggl However in the world
could 1t have jumped right out of her
hand and into the fat mans pew? But
it had, and there it shone as brightly
as ever If she could only snatch 1t
up quickly! She leaned way over to
make the attempt, but every one else
was sitting down. "Slt down, Helen"
whispered grandma. sharply, and in
the blindness of humiliating tears
Helen sat. Visions of disgrace rose
up and threatened to overwhelm her.
To have one of the "rushers" come up
after church and say: Madame. is this
your egg?" and grandma would say:
why, no." and then she would have
to say: please, it's mine!" and every
body would know that Helen Gardiner
had brought an egg to church! Oh,
why hadn't she been born a heather.
SO she wouldn'. have to 60 to church
on Easter. but could stay at home and
roll eggs without waiting until next
day! But. most bitter thought of all,
maybe grandma would not let her
have the egg again after the rusher
man gave it back. and she couldn't
roll 1t even next day.
Freely ye have received, freely
give" the rector was saying Give
what wouldn't she give just to get
the egg back without grandma's knowl.
edge? Perhaps when the man got
up He was getting up! OF course;
he always passed the shiny gold plate
and it was time to get her money out
of her handkerchief. But why did
grandma's figure stiffen in sudden
dazed comprehension as she gasped
in dismay, and why did people litter
in that disconcerting way? They must
surely have seen the egg in the fat
mans pew. Helen dashed the tears out
of her big eyes and looked at him an
be marched in blissful ignorance up
the aisles with the other ushers. What
was that awful glittering mass Of
ruin on his broad black back? oh, Il
was. 1t wasi
"Sit down." commanded grandma,
fiercely. but the tragedy was too great.
MY egg. my lovely egg!" screamed
Helen. He sat on 1t! Hes-he's
spoiled it!"
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-08

raphic smile on her chubby face. NO
body suspected, not even grandma
who was SO busy smiling at all the
other old ladies' on their way to
church. 1t had been difficult getting
in the carriage with it under her arm.
and although it was hard and seemed
to have un-egglike points on it, the
ride to church was not so bad after
all. And what beauty 1t was-all
gold except the pink and blue spots,
and they had tiny gold specks on
them, too!
Luckily the egg arm was away from
grandma, so Helen slipped the egg
down into her hand and sat in comfort.
though with some misgiving as to the
safest way of conveying her burden
Of guilt into the church. One hand?
No, the egg was too big. Both hands ?
No, that wouldn't do. for grandma's
friends were always shaking hands.
Now, II little girls only wore muffs at
Easter time-but then they never did.
so why think OF that? oh. there was
Simpson opening the door! Helen
made convulsive grab at the egg and
| hooked 1t up under the pretty lace
ruffies; but the stealth was unneces-
sary, for grandma was bowling to
very round gentleman with white hair
that stuck up toothbrushy fashion
around his nice red face. $50 here is
little Helen! How do, Helen?" and
he briskly shook her hand. Helen
pumped 1t stifiy up and down from the
elbow. oh. the egg, the egg! Why
hadn't she put it under the other arm
That regret quickly left her when
grandma took hold of the safe arm and
piloted her by it into the church.
Helen wondered why she had never
noticed how many miles and miles OF
aisle one must travel before grandma's S
pew was reached. while everywhere
were people staring with knowing eyes
that seemed to say. There she is!
There's the bad child that takes an
egg to church," But the journey end
ed. and after a little prayer Helen
and the egg settled comfortably in the
big pew. What relief! Well, she
was here and so was the egg, and
now, when she had listened to the
music and had counted all the organ
pipes on each side, she could play with
the egg and-Helen looked lovingly al
it's gorgeous glitter as it lay on the
crimson cushion, not on the grandma
side. but snugly between her and the
dark pew wall. Just think Of It! Susie
had boiled it hard, and then she had
painted the spots. and then she had
gilded it, and now here 1t was In
church. Who ever heard CT an egg
in church? A warning poke from
grandma. who was becoming curious
reminded Helen that her glee must
be invisible as we'll as inaudible.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-08

1t. He turned and looked at me stead
lily, and again involuntarily averted
my eyes.
"On my honor" he repeated.
Now" said Mr.. Blake. returning;
'if you will kindly come upstairs,
am ready to explain, but fear must
cause you some pain. or at least q
shock"
We went up to the living loom,
Elizabeth and l very conscious of our
dishabille and inclined to shrink into
dark corners, Gabrielle stalking ma
jestically on in front with disgust and
disapproval written in capital letters
across her back. and Indignation hang
ing from her shoulder blades.
"Well?" she said. coldly. after mo-
ment's silence.
First" said Mr.. Blake, with a note
of calm authority in his voice. 81 must
ask you to listen to my story without
Interruptions, and to accept for the
time being any statements / may
make. Later shall be in position
to prove them"
~ hope so," murmured Gabrielle,
plainly unimpressed.
Mr.. Blake handed her chair with
the same careful courtesy which hEd
hitherto marked his intercourse with
us, and waited until she was seated be-
fore saying anything more. Gabrielle
sat rigidly upright. but suddenly re-
membered that her feet, incased in
bedroom slippers, were minus stock
ings. and therefore drew them quickly
under the folds of her kimono, which
hasty act was rather refreshing. since
1t proved her but mortal, after ALL
81 do not suppose" he began, in the
calm. level tone so irritating when
ones excitement is at fever heat, you
will believe me when say that Mrs.
Bundy's emeralds are in your safe
Please don't take the trouble to deny
it, for / know am speaking the
truth.
ALSO, wish to say that they were
placed there by the woman you have
received and entertained as Lady
Campbell. but who is in reality a no.
torious character and badly wanted by
the police"
II don't believe It,"
1t was Elizabeth who spoke, and her
words were freigkted with sincere con-
vIction.
II did not expect you to. 1t is true,
nevertheless. This woman is known
as Nell Simms, and her career has
been marvellous. For some years she
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-08
PE-RU-NA

For Cramps in the Stomach of Six Years'
Standing.
al was troubled with cramps in the
stomach for six years. ! tried many
kinds of medicine, also was treated
by three doctors.
"They said that ! had nervous dys-
pepsia. took the medicine for two
years, then got sick again and gave
up all hopes of getting cured.
81 saw a testimonial Of man whose
case was similar to mine, being cured
by Peruna. so thought would give It
a trial. procured a bottle at once,
and commenced taking it.
"i have taken nineteen bottles, and
am entirely cured. believe Peruna
is all that is claimed for it."-Mrs. j.
c. Jamison, 8 Marchant ST., Watson
Vile, Cal.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-08


A New York friend of Cuticura
writes:
my three year old son and heir,
after being put to bed on trip across
the Atlantic, investigated the state
room and located a box of graham
crackers and a box of Cuticura Oint-
ment. When a search was made for
the box, it was found empty and the
kid admitted that he had eaten the
contents of the entire box spread on
the crackers. 1t cured him of bad
cold and l don't know what else"
No more conclusive evidence could
be offered that every ingredient of Gu
ticura Ointment is absolutely pure,
sweet and harmless. If it may be
safely eaten by a young child, none but
the most beneficial results can be ex-
pected to attend its application to
pected to attend its application to even
the tenderest skin or youngest i: ant.
Potter Drug Chem. Corp, Sole Props. Boston.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-08
Easter in the Tyroi.

Children living in this province Of
Austria follow bands of musicians,
who go through the streets and up the
steep hillsides singing Easter carols
and playing on guitars. The children
carry lighted torches. and when a song
is finished run up to the doors and
knock on them. They open quickly
and there stand the housemothefs
with lots of beautifully colored eggs
for the young people
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-08
cHAPrER xvI.-continued.

Get your watch" advised Gabrielle,
land your pins and things. I've got
all mine in this chamois bag, except
the gold beads; they wouldn't go. so
III just carry them. Pm not afraid,
but would rather have my things
with me, somehow
! collected my small store of val
uables, and we formed procession
walking softly, as though afraid to dis
turb some one.
With every step our confidence re-
turned. We tried the front door and
found it closed and bolted; the win
dows in the hall and living room were
securely fastened; the dining room
also appeared impregnable; and when
we found the door to the safe tightly
closed, was beyond measure relieved,
and almost ready to laugh at my sus-
picions.
In the kitchen we found the cellar
door open. and debated whether we
should lock it and thus prevent Mary
Anne's return, or wait and greet her
In disapproving array.
Let us listen" suggested Gabrielle,
and sat down upon the top step to
carry out her suggestion.
Then occurred the accident to which
referred In the very beginning. She
held her gold beads in her hand, and
somehow managed to break the catch
and away they went. We could hear
them rolling down into the cellar step
by step. and Gabrielle was at first
motionless with surprise, then as u.s.
ual prepared for immediate action.
I'm going after them," she an
nounced, literally rising to the oc-
casion.
Down there" shuddered Elizabeth.
"Oh, NO! Wait till morning"
II spent every cent of Cousin Lucy's
check on those beads" said Gabrielle,
folding her kimono about her and pre-
pairing to descend. and I'm going to
pick them up right away. Wait till
morning, indeed! You might suppose
they we're pebbles"
We sighed apprehensively, but pre-
pared to follow our intrepid friend,
feeling that we must share whatever
fate was in store for her, as well as
help collect her property. So we went
carefully down the steps, holding our
candles well before us.
Those miserable beads had rolled
to the most remote places, of course,
and we got so Interested in looking
for them we almost forgot to be
afraid.
Suddenly. however, Elizabeth gave
q stified scream. which was more of a
gasp, after all, and shrank back
against the wall.
There is some one in here" she
whispered. Il know it."
How do YOU know?"
Gabrielle tried to speak boldly, but
the hand which held the candle shook
until little shower of melted wax
fell upon the floor.
II was feeling-under the steps,
Elizabeth found articulation difficult
when touched hair-human hair"
We gazed at one another in abject
terror, unable for the moment to
speak or move: then Elizabeth, whose
nerves were completely unstrung,
swayed suddenly as though she were
going to faint.
I'm afraid" she gasped-"awfully
afraid. It was hair. and-oh. dear!
what shall We do7"
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-08
The First Word.

THAT is what l call an ideal mar
riage," Hardy declared to his wife as
they were walking homeward after an
evening at the CAROLS. Actually,
I believe both think absolutely alike"
Yes, they are certainly charming"
assented Mrs. Hardy; but about
thinking. joe, If you will notice, she
generally thinks first."-Youth's Com
panion.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-08
Electric Meat Saws.

The up-to-date butcher shop is now
provided with an electric meat saw,
and the old hand saw is relegated to
the junk pile. In its place is small
bandsaw, driven by an electric motor,
which sewers all bones in a neat and
expeditions manner.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-08
True Enouoh.

Il tell you" said Subbubs, enthusi-
astically. 'if you'd only move out to
Swamphurst you'd never live any
where else"
II guess that's So" replied Gilman.
II see poor Lunger. who used to live
there. died recently on his way to
California"
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-08
From Plutarch.

Neither rich furniture nor abun-
dance of gold, nor a descent from an
illustrious family, nor greatness Of
authority, nor eloquence and all the
charms of speaking, can produce SO
great serenity of life as mind free
from guilt, kept untainted, not only
from actions, but purposes that are
wicked-Plutarch
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-08

Wise people use Hamlins Wizard Oil
to stop pain because they know it always
makes good. Foolish people try expesi-
meptr. Ask your druggists about it.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-08

When man gives more than dol
lar to charity he usually manages to
get caught in the act.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-08
SNAP FOR JIMMIE.

"Oh, Jimmie, our pas been appoint
ed postmaster"
Good! Now l won't have ter put
any stamps on de letters l sends
youse!"
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-08

Samson was the first actor on record
70 bring down the house.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-08

PILES CURED IN TO IL DAYS.
PAZO OINTMENT 1 = guaranteed to cure nny cas.
Qf Itching. Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles In
TO IL days or money refunded. 500.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-08
CHILD ATE cUTIcuRA OINTMENT.

Spread Whole Box of It on Crackers
Mot the Least Injury Resulted.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-08

cuticura Thus Proven Pure and Sweet.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-04-08

1t. He turned and looked at me stead
lily, and again l involuntaily averted
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-30
Unconscious WORRY.

A great many people worry uncon-
sciously, says Success. They don't I'M
derstand why they are so tired In the
morning, why their sleep was so dis
turbed and troubled.
This mental disturbance is often
caused by the habit of taking things
too seriously, carrying too much
weight of responsibility. Everywhere
we see people who take life too seri-
ously. Most OF us are like the motor
man, who not only starts and stops
the car and tries to keep from run
ming over people, but also feels tre-
mendous anxiety and responsibility
about the motive power.
One of the most helpful lessons
life can impart is that which shows
us how to do our work as we'll as II
can be done and then let principle
take care Of the result. How often
have we been amazed to find things
come out much better than we antici-
pated, to find that the great unseen
wilderness of trial and tribulation into
the open has guided our life ship
through the fog Of difficulties and sor-
row, through storms OF hardships and
losses, safely into port.
The pilot does not lose heart when
he can not see his way. He turns to
that mysterious compass which sees
as plainly in the fog and guides as
faithfully in the tempest as when the
sea Is like glass.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-09-30
WZ< ana %HcIe/
80 $50
&Km@ewR
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Folds and fichus over the shoulders
are quite feature of evening gowns.
Sleeveless coats with a color con-
trasting with the gown under them are
in growing favor.
The scarf which matches the gown is
becoming one of the familiar features
for the light wrap.
The winter promises to be a season
of extra long. narrow coats over plain,
striped or checked gowns.
A gay Beau Brummel frill at the
throat transforms the tailored suit in,
to something dainty and feminine.
Black embroidery upon brown is
smart when the brown is not too dark
to afford a contrast with the black.
The coarser weaves of tussore, which
have the preference just now, look at
a distance like a piece Of rough can
vas
One of the oddities of the season Is
the introduction of the metallic and
spangle effects among the cottons and
linens.
Among the popular fabrics are the
new two-tone changeable satins, the
face being of one color and the back
of another.
Dog collars of velvet are especially
pretty when embroidered in tiny buds
and flowers or a spray Of foliage, in
natural colors.
The wide shirtwaists, striped with
color matching the gowns with which
they are worn, are In great favor with
the girls just now.
Yellow is more to be seen this sea
son than for years. 1t is used not only
for sashes or collars or tapestry I'm
ishes, but entire frocks are made of 1t
The fad for stenciling has extended
as far as the children's wardrobe, and
mothers of young children are decorat
ing the hens of skirts, yokes, collars
etc., with this artistic work.