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Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-15
The Hidden Box.

BY Colonel Maxfield, Aged 10 Years, Fair
mont, Neb Red Side.
About a mile from Woodsville there was
an old house. The floor Of the house was
the bare ground. Every Saturday night
two boys had to pass this house on their
way home
One night as they passed the house they
saw q light in 1t.
Jed said in a hoarse whisper: Let's see
who 1t is"
Frank answered in a shaky voice: "All
right"
The house stood on their fathers ground.
When they reached the window, which had
no glass in It, they saw a little old man
leaning over a mat that was by little
hole which he had dug with rusty spoon.
Jed stumbled on a rock and his hands
struck the house. The man grasped the
lantern and put 1t out and the boys saw
his dark form as he struck for the road.
The boys lit match and found the map,
which was of the house. The boys went
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-15
Mamie's First Sea Voyage

fectly we'll during the day, she was COM
ing down with measles. That may have
accounted for the dream about to be re-
lated:
The state room door opened and in
peeped strengthening old man. Are
you awake, pretty oneg' asked this indi-
vidual, nodding and smiling to Mamie.
Yes. I am wide awake, sir" replied
Mamie, sitting up and rubbing her eyes.
But who are you, please2 And-does
mamma know that you are calling on me?"
The funny old fellow shook his head
vigorously "Ah, not a bit of it, my
child" he said. Il am Davey Jones, from
the bottom OF the sea. Doubtless you have
heard OF me. for l am quite we'll known;
that is, / am much talked about, but no
one has seen me for hundreds of years.
SO l couldn't think OF allowing your
mother or father to know 1 anticipated a
call on you, my dear They would have
been too curious and might have hidden
behind the door TO steal a peep at old
Dayey. say. what n they should be
there now2 I'll just have look" So
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-15

saying, the funny old seaman looked we'll
behind the door, which he had been hold
ing open. Then, finding no one there, he
put his finger against his nose and blew
in the most comical manner, saying: IAN
is safe for Davey. Now as to the object
OF this visit, my dear"
Yes, why did you come from the bottom
Of the sea?' asked Mamie, all eagerness
We'll, to tell you my secret, 1 have lost
the key TO my locker" And Davey Jones
looked serious. 1T has been gone for a
hundred years, and l do believe some bad
tempered fish swallowed 1t. So, l have
come top O. the water to try to find an
other key-one that viii fit the lock of my
locker. As l came in tow Of a billow what
was my surprise to see this great ship rid
ing the waves like a bird on the clouds, So
says l to myself 'Davey, that $ a fine boat,
the finest you ever saw. So go aboard It
and take a peep at IT, As l was about to
do so an ocean fairy whispered TO me:
There is a little girl aboard who would
like TO meet you, Davey. Drop around 20
her cabin door and make a call Ha Ha!
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-15
NV Christmas Vacation.

BY George Coos, Aged II Years Plainview,
Neb. Red Side.
am always glad when vacation comes
especially Christmas vacation. Think of
IT, two weeks vacation, not to look at a
book! My school let out Friday. l set
down how l was going to spend those two
grand weeks.
Papa came home at supper time saying
he wanted me to help invoice papa and
my uncle run a store) 1t only took one
week to do that work.
New Years morning would be the day
to think how to spend the other week.
woke up New Years morning (not quite
awake, when my brother said: Happy
New Year. Just look at it snow"
Sugar" said l. Il wanted it to be nice
like last week. 1 might have gone skat-
ing. But now I will just take my sled out
and catch on wagons and go sleigh riding =
l didn't care much, for I am no expert
at skating, and you don't have to be ex-
perienced to go sleigh riding.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-15

And here am. calling upon you, my little
maid"
"Oh. It was so good Of you TO come"
cried Mamie, clapping her hands. She had
heard many times OF the mysterious Davey
Jones, and of his more mysterious locker
in the bottom of the sea. But never had
she dared to hope to meet the celebrated
seaman-master of the bed of the ocean
So it pleased her nightly to have the
great Davey call upon her
And what is more, my child, I mean
to give you a peep at the bottom OF the
sea, where l dwell. Wen ride together on
tho back of a whale"
"A whale" And Mamie shuddered from
fear. "Oh. no. Mr.. Jones, I couldn't do
that. The whale might not hurt you-for
you are acquainted with him; but for me-
little Marie Lester oh, the whale would
eat me up. And mamma and papa wouldn't
have little girl any more No Mr.. Jones.
/ would better not go on the whale"
All, my child, you don't understand"
laughed Davey Jones, II have the whales
all well trained. So. come along my little
rosebud. Wen not be gone long. The
whales are fast travellers, and before you
can say Boston baked beans and brown
bread Wen be in my cabin at the bottom
OF the sea. And before you can say Jack
Robinson Wen be back here again, and
you tucked away. toes and nose, inside
your little bed, and old Davey will be gone
again
IAN right. Mr.. Jones" agreed Mamie.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-15
The Fat Christmas Tree.

BY Helen Morris, Aged 10 Years, McCool
Junction, Neb. Blue Side.
Long years ago in the far north, some
sailors built a Christmas tree for the little
Eskimo children. They made It of snow
and ice and while you would not think it
very nice, the little Eskimos were de-
lighted with it, When you find out what
was on its branches you may not be sur
prised that they liked it.
On the branches were great balls of fat
When the little Eskimo children saw these
balls of fat they danced with glee for you
know they love fat or oil Of any kind
Ever since that time these Eskimos have
never let Christmas pass by without a
Christmas tree like that.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-15
(First Prize)
A Trip Through Ireland.

BY Frederick Nelson Keens Aged II Years
l16 West Twenty-eighth Street. keaT-
neY, Neb. Blue Side
after we have crossed the Atlantic in a
big steamship and landed in Ireland we
soc men in funny little carts to carry us
to the place we are to stay. We ride on
one side OF the cart, and the drivers use
sticks instead of whips.
We must keep our raincoats close at
hand for in Ireland you never can tell
when ii will rain.
ireland has plenty Of butter, eggs and
milk, so we have good meals. 1t is called
the Emerald Isle"
In ireland many peasants have horses,
but most Of them have only their COW,
pig and few chickens. Ireland looks
very green and pretty when viewed from
the train. The peasants stop their carts
TO watch the train go by.
From Ireland we go east into England.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-15
Woman Bankers a Success,

Kansas women are coming TO the front
rapidly as bankers reports the Western
Banker. Ten years ago only two women
held official positions in the banks Of that
state. Today there are more than $50. OF
this number four are presidents, fifteen
vice presidents. fifty cashiers, go assistant
cashiers and go directors. This doesn't
take into account stenographers and book
keepers. II only includes the list OF women
who have some say in the actual manage
ment OF the banks.
II women were at the head Of all our
financial institutions there would be little
need OF bank supervision and there would
be no bankers colony IN our penitsnti-
aries"
This declaration was made by Miss Anna
Speck OF the bank commissioners office
whose work Is 10 go through the reports
OF the bank examiners and tell the bank
ers what ails their institutions. Miss speck
probably knows more about the conditions
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-15
A Good Lesson.

BY Martha Prater, Aged 10 Years, Dubois,
Neb r. +. ID. No 2. Red Side.
One day Robert and Willie were out in
the barnyard playing. Suddenly they
heard their mother calling, Robert. VIII
lie, come and get me some wood"
Willie started, but Robert ran into the
barn and hid.
When Willie came in with the wood for
his mothers fire, she said: Where is Rob
ert? He went into the barn and hid"
''Well, we shall Just leave him there, your
cousin, James, phoned for you and Robert
to come over, now run and get ready and
you may go right away. When Robert
comes to the house and finds that you have
gone he will be very sorry that he did not
come and help you get wood"
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-15

TN go with you If your are sure the whale
won't eat me up, and that Wen return
here very soon. Mamma would be fright
ened out of her mind should she come to
our stateroom and find me gone"
I'm whistle for the whale while you
jump into a tarpaulin coat and hat
brought them for you. There are beside
your bed"
Before Mamie could make reply old
Dayey Jones had left the stateroom, clos
ing the door softly behind him. Mamie
jumped from bed and put on the garments
that the thoughtful Dovey had provided for
her They she went TO the door and pedbed
out. "Ah, come on my dear" cried the
genial voice OF Davey Jones. And by all
the lucky stars above, have found a key
that will tit my locker. II was lying on
the deck-right under my nose-when
came from your stateroom." And the
funny old seaman held up to Mamies view
a small gold key. why, it's papa's travel
ing bag hey" she cried.
Sure thing. my little maiden" laughed
Davey Jones. That proves TO you that
my locker is just like your fathers trav-
cling bag" Then, without another word,
Davey Jones lifted Mamie over the ships
rail and descended rapidly into the water
with her. There great whale was wait
ing for them, and soon they were on his
back, going through the water like a flash
OF lightning. "Oh, oh, it makes me sick,
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-15

OF Kansas state banks than any other per-
son. II is her business TO know, and she
doesn't shirk her duty, IL viii no doubt be
news to many bankers 10 know that the
letters that they receive from the bank
commissioner telling them where their
banks are out Of Joint are prepared by a
woman. But such Is a fact.
THE advance made by women IN the
banking business, especially in the last
five years, Is remarkable" said Miss Speck.
They are now filling positions OF respon-
sibility, and their keen insight into things,
their ability to read people and their Also
Lutte honesty have made them Invaluable
In banking circles. Reports which reach
my desk show that a bank whose affairs
are managed by woman Is In splendid
condition The banking room and desk
present a neat appearance, the books are
In balance the legal reserve is intact over
drafts are few the paper Is clean and we'll
secured and the general affairs Of the
bank are IN every way above criticism"
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-15

walled Mamie, shiveripg at with a chill.
"Oh take me back to the ship-to my
mamma, please, Mr.. Jones!"
'"Why, dearie, what is the matter|'
Mamie opened her eyes at the sound Of the
voice and beheld her mother sitting beside
her. And tnen she looked about her ana
saw that she was in her own little bed
in the big ship. oh, how happy she was
to be there, safe and sound. But how III
she felt-palns In her head and "tummy."
But she felt well enough TO tell her
mother all about Davey Jones, his locker
and the whale; also about his finding
papa's travelling bag key.
why, my little grille has been dream
ing" declared Mrs. Lester. "And"-put-
ting her hand on Mamle's brow-"she feels
feverish. l shall call the doctor"
And when the doctor came he said
measles" And maybe you can Imagine
how terribly disappointed Mamie felt when
she knew that she must lie in a bed during
most OF the voyage-her first sea voyage.
But it's better than being ill after land
ing in England, dearie," consoled Mamie s
mother. And how well you will feel on
the voyage home again. Why, youm have
the best time Of your life on the home
journey, won't your"
We'll, I've had a nice time already, %
declared Mamie. And, mamma, although
It was just a dream, ! am so glad I met
old Davey Jones"
And her mamma only laughed,
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-15

home and told their father what had hap
pened. He told them they could dig the
rest Of the hole the next morning
About noon they found a large trunk.
They tried to pull the trunk out but IL
was too heavy for the boys. They went
home to get their father, who said they
had better take the horses and wagon.
When they got the trunk home they
found little wooden model Of an airship
Their father went in debt to make the air
ship, which the boys named Skylark.
He soon paid what he owed by winning
races.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-15
The Baby's Story.

BY Helen Verrill, Aged Il Years; 10, The
Strehlow, omaha. Blue Side.
One day the baby's aunt was telling her
a story. When she got through she said:
Now, baby, tell me a story" LAS she is
only T. her aunt didn't expect much
This is the story the baby told
zone day when Jack was only free years
old his daddy gave him a gun. Next day
Jack went out in the woods. and all of a
sudden he heard a crash, and what do
you suppose? There stood great big
elephant, and Jack took his little gun, and,
bang! the elephant fell down dead. Wei,
Jack tied the elephant on his back and
went on. BY and by he heard another
crash, and what do you suppose? There
stood a great big bear, and Jack shot the
bear and tied that on his back"
The baby sat still minute and then she
said: That's ALL" And ran upstairs.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-15

Gail Howard. 4722 Capitol avenue, Omaha
Helen Houck, les Lothrop street, Omaha
Emerson Goodrich, 40lO Nicholas, Omaha.
Maurice johnson, 1927 Locust St, Omaha
leon Carson, 1l24 North Furueth, Omaha
Wilma Howard, 4T22 Capitol avenue, Omaha
Hilah Fisher 12l0 South Eleventh Omaha.
Mildred Jensen, 27N Leavenworth, Omaha
Edna Heden, ZISy Chicago street, Omaha.
Mabel sheifelt, 4Ol4 North Twenty-nfth
w sIiSsH Johnson, 2aO5 North Twentieth
Emma CarrGt6ers. s211 North Twenty fifth
Leonora Denison, The Albion. Tenth and
Pacific streets, Omaha.
MsS hS f. Bonfs,s o, 6td 'Ns Ne6'
lola Beddeo, Orleans, Neb
ARLes Richmond, Orleans, Neb.
Lolita Woods, Pawnee City, Neb.
Earl Perkins, Reddington, Neb.
Edna EMS. Stanton, Neb.
Lena Peterson, 2zl1 Locust St, L. omaha
Ina Carney, sutton, Clay county, Nebrska.
Cara Miller, Utica, NeD.
Mildred n. Jones, North Loup, Heb
Leo Beckord. Waco, Neb.
Mae Grunke, West Point, Neo'
Elsie Stasnay WILDER, Neb.
Pauline Parks, York, Neb.
Edna Behling, York, Neb.
Mary Frederick, York, Neb.
carrie b. Bartlett, Fontanelle, la.
Irene Reynolds, Little Sioux, Ia.
Ethel Mulholland, Box Il. Malvern, Ia
Katherine Mellor, Malvern, la.
Ruth Robertson, Manila, la.
Margaret b. WitheroW, Thurman, la.
Bertha McEvoy, r. f. d. >. Box 70 Mis-
Henry L. WcsrkinSer. 2O52 W. Huron street
Chicago.
Adlena Sorry, Monarch, wyo., Box 81
Fred sorry, Monarch, Wyo,
Pearl barron, Monarch. Wyo.
John Barron, Monarch, Wyo.
Edith Amend, sheridan, Wyo.
Pauline Squire, Grand, OK
Fred Shelley, $50 Troup street. Kansas
Mary Mcintosh, Sidney Neb.
Nellie Diedrick, Sidney, Neb.
Eunice Wright. 5S2 North Logan street
Fremont, Neb.
Carol simpson, WILDER, Neb.
Phyllis Haag, 632 West Seventeenth street
York, Neb.
Macile Moore. silver City, La.
Mabel Houston, sOls sherman avenue
Omaha.
Dorothy Tolleson, 4s4s North Thirty eighth
street, Omaha.
Mabel Baker Lander, Wyo.
Corinne Allison Robertson, Wilber Neb.
Elizabeth Wright, 1922 South Thirty-fifth
Marion staples, 1913 South Thirty-firs
street, Omaha.
Francis A. Dotson, Pueblo, Colo.
Phyllis Corbett, sidney, Neb.
Edward Beckard, Waco, Neb.
Ellen Peterson, Bifty-tirst and c. streets
South Omaha.
Harry Reuung, 1873 East First street, Crane
IE!dEd, Eeb
Jeannette Mcbride, Elgin, Neb
Elizabeth Wright, 1922 South ThiTty-fift
avenue, Omaha.
Epnice Wright 5a2 North Logan street
sadie Finch sOis Fourth avenue. Kearney
Neb.
Minnie schlichting. Cedar Bluffs Neb
Ray Calhoun, Elm Creek, Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-15

with her work as If she hadn't heard the
knock. Her mother told her to go to the
door. Mary did so. There in the cold
stood a poor. ragged newsboy. He said:
Little miss, may come in and get
warm?"
NO" said Mary, 1--WE are too busy"
With this she closed the door and went
back. The work was finished at 2:3O in
the afternoon, but no company came.
Supper time passed by and Mary went
to bed. That night God told Mary in her
prayer that her company had been there
and she turned them out. $50, you see,
silks and satins put out your Kitchen fire"
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-15
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over 2bO words.
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Will be used.
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address Rt the top Of the first page.
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will be given for the best two con-
tributiOna 20 this page each week.
Address all communications TO
CHILDREN's DEPARTMENT
Omaha Bee, Omaha, Neb
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-15
A Good lesson.
BY James N. Kennedy, Aged 12 Years 3014
Miami Street. Omaha

BY James N, Kennedy, Aged IL Years, 3014
Miami Street, Omaha.
once a family Of very poor children lived
in the woods. AS they had no father. they
sometimes helped their mother earn the
living. She was very selfish and hard on
them sometimes, but they were used to
that.
once as John. the eldest boy, was walk
ing through the woods he met a poor girl
who wanted something to eat. He took
her home and gave her some food. and
she thanked him and then went away.
When his mother came he told her what
he had done. She scolded and made him
go without food the next day. In the
morning she went to her work and was
told that she had lost her situation. So
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-15
Little Mary.

By Leonard lessen, Aged Years; Aims
worth, Neb.
Little Mary was years old. 1t was the
day before Christmas. Marys father had
died before Mary was years old. Her
mother worked hard for a living.
Mary did not expect very much for
Christmas, but her mother had taught her
not to steal. Mary was walking along the
street. A fine young man stepped out of
store. As he pulled out his handkerchief
his purse dropped. Mary ran quickly to
get It, She thought what nice Christmas
IT would make, but she remembered what
her mother had told her, so she ran quickly
to the man. She told of how she came to
get it. The man rewarded her
Mary had very happy Christmas that
year.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-15
NV Christmas.

BY Edwin Hinrich, Aged IL Years. 2508
Woolworth Avenue, Omaha, Blue Side
My Christmas was a very happy one.
We had a large tree and we-put all Of the
presents under it,
My mother and father wanted me to wait
until Christmas to open them, so I opened
them and what do you think 1 got?
Why I got a postal card protector three
books, five neckties, two games. one pic
ture, one ring and a manicure set.
Don't you think had a nice Christmas?