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The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-03-01

4. W. Perley. VINO served the state
vel for several years as 1 member Of
the railroad commission and, when t
vas made into what IS now known Is
the public service commission, vas
made track inspector, and was recently
ous.ed, IS now mechanical instructor
with the O-W. r & N. Co., with 4
better salary than he got from the state
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-03-01

4 socialist IS a passenger who thinks
the captain IS wrong and IS willing to
sink the ship to prove it--P. L, Seattles
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-03-01

Newspapers that publish on Thurs
dap VIII have a peculiar experience this
year-that Of five issues IN February.
This IS the first time February IL
contained five Thursdays IN 500 years
and It viii be 500 years more before II
happens again.
Can 4 dead one come black" Ask
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-14
Why Actresses
Never Grow Old
CTheatrieal Worldly

Nothing concerning the profession seems
more pulling TO the dear old public than
the perpetual youth Of our feminine mem
bsrs. How Often we hear reamsrks like.
why, I saw her as Juliet forty years
ago and she doesn't look year older
now" OF course allowance is made for
makeup, but when they see Us off the
stage at close range. they need another
explanation.
How strange women generally haven't
learned the secret OF keeping the face
young. How simple matter to get an
ounce Of mercolixed wax at the drug
store. apply II like cold cream. and in the
morning wash 1t off! We know how this
gradually. imperceptibly absorbs old cut
icie. keeping the complexion new and
fresh, free from fine lines. sallowness or
orer-redness. We know. too. that this
uercoiized wax IS the reason actresses
don't wear moth patches. liver spots. plua-
Piles and the like. Why don't our sisters
on the other side Of the footltghts learn
the reason. and profit by its-Adv.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-14
Summer Vacation III the Country.

By Sarah Lindale. Aged u Years. West
Point. Neb. Red Side.
During the month Of July | went TO
my uncle's farm. which Is about sixteen
miles from our house. Ny uncle and
aunt came to town with their carriage
and ponies and took me with them.
We had a fearful old ride. as IL was
raining all the way. When we got out
to their house we were 50 wet that we
had to. change all OF our clothes.
II was my first visit to their house
since they moved tack on the farm last
spring. ,f
They. have very large house and barn
and large apple orchard The apple
trees were loaded with apples, and
scarcely q day passed but what ate
dozen or more.
helped my cousin with the Homework
ana then went tc play with my cousin
John. who Is my age. We had pony TO
ride and had all sorts Of fun.
/ stayed there two weeks. and when
II came time for me to 80 home II seemed
a. II l had only been out there few
days.
They have invited me out there to
spend two weeks next summer. L think
/ will go. a.
/, wish all the Busy Bees a merry
Christmas and happy New Year.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-14
From Retiring Queen.

Ny Dear Busy Bees: have been SPEND
ing my Christmas vacation in the coun-
try this year and am having pleasant
time.
Ny cousin, Marion Jussen. from the
Isthmus OF Panama, and l Travelled to
Tecumseh. Neb.. from Omaha on the
Burlington route arriving here at
o'clock in the evening after a pleasant
half day journey.
I soon became acquainted with a little
girl and the next day she invited us to
a party at her home. We played several
games such as Peter Goodies First Trip
TO New York" Telegraph Boy and
Old Maid" Of which you have probably
heard before: then We had refreshments
and after that we went horne. each hav-
ing had a very happy time.
Another day we went bobsied riding,
which was my first experience with this
pastime; then another time We went to
my friends cousins house and pulled
taffy and went coasting.
We have a Christmas tree here where
we are visiting and I had my picture
taken with II. which II you wish to see,
VIII send you one.
This Christmas brought me many gifts
from Santa Claus and my many friends
and have enjoyed them very much.
And now at the close OF my seasons
reign rs queen OF our band Of Busy
Bees I wish 70 thank you for having
elected me Queen.
So. dear Busy Bees, ! am saying fare
well to you all. Wishing you a happy
New Year / am your retiring queen.
CAMILLA EDHoLM.
Tecumseh Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-14
Story About Yellowstone.

BY Walter Ayerill, Aged III Years, els
Central Boulevard. Omaha.
Lots OF people Of the United States visit
several foreign countries noted for their
scenery and spend lots Of money in doing
so. while in their own country can be seen
far more wonderful things at less expense
Yellowstone park Is a place OF beautiful
scenery and mysterious springs and
geysers.
will tell you Of the Yellowstone river
and falls. As II leaves Yellowstone lake
II looks like large creek. but as II flows
on II widens out and flows between large
preeiplces Of lgorgeously colored rock. All
OF sudden a large. loud noise Is heard.
the banks loom higher and now II falls
over a preclpice twice the height OF that
Of Niagara falls. Standing on the top Of
the canon the river looks like a silver
thread winding its way through the rocks.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-14
Honorable Mentlon)
Quite An Adventure.

BY Nellle Benson. Aged 10 Years. s'+
Hawthorne Avenue. Omaha
Until the fret OF last June I used TO
live In wyoming. fifty miles beyond the
railroad. Il is very beautiful country,
although Il does have bobcats and noun.
tain lions In II. Il 10 at the foot OF the
Bear Lodge mountain range. Not very
many people live there and they do not
live very close together.
Our school had only six scholars and
ali had to 20 long way. tell you what,
Il seemed long when II Is 10 below zero
and you have to walk through q canyon
q mile and q half
1 remember one morning l was late for
school just because saw snake ana
went way back home for some one 20
xiii Il.
We rode twenty-five miles to town and
back and whsn we went clear 70 the
railroad we, had TO stop at certain
house and stay AL night.
Grandpa and 1 went 10 towtA and
grandpa had Just got new pistol fcf
shooting coyotes. Just a. ne hnot a.
pralfis dog one Of our horses sot scared
40 We alunvst mad q runaway.
Guess how tar we wonld nave had &C
walk In such case.
am a new Bee.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-14
Dorothy's Christmas.

By Hildur Peterson. Aged 10 Years. 81
North 9th street. Omaha, Blue Side.
When Dorothy awoke on Christmas
day she found many presents. She hur-
ried to get ready SO she could go and
give her friends presents. When she
came back her uncle was there. He had
a present for her and when she opened
Il she found a beautiful doll
The next, day she went to play with
her friends and she brought her doll with
her. When she was on her way she met
poor little girl that had no doll. She
gave the doll TO her and the poor little
girl went home happy.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-14

dropping is load Of gold to the bottom.
The water passed on. leaving the gold
In what men call vein Of gold. ! lay in
this spot for many years until men pros
pecting for gold found the vein Of which
/ was part. I was taken out in small
lump about the size Of a sparrow's egg.
Next a man took me TO jewelers. shop.
where was polished TIN I shone like a
diamond. The jeweler said that ! was a
valuable nugget Them the man that
owned me came and got me and has worn
me as his watch chain ever since.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-14
Firt Prise.)
Six Little Pigs and How rsey Grew.

BY Herbert c. Gass. Aged 10 Years.
Moulton. Ia 81
One Sunday noon In the middle OF
August we went TO the barn and found
six little white pigs. These little pigs
grew very fast. One soon had a few
little black spots on her. 80 We called
her Spot. One loved to be petted, so
we called her Pet. One was so white we
called her SNOWFALL One was 50 finely
shaped We called her Beauty. One was
so small we called II Runt And the
other one was SO funny he looked like
he had been hswn out Of block OF
vood-straight across the back. straight
up and down the sides and with little
short legs. 30 we called him chump.
when they were months old they
weighed fifty pounds apiece. spot. Snow
hall. chunp and Beauty were selected
and put into a pen by themselves to be
fattened for the market. Hunt was sold
and Pet was kept for another year.
The four pigs have grown very fast
and yet they are very playful. gaining
over two pounds day. In three weeks
they win be sold TO market. This will
end the story OF the six little pigs and
how they grew.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-14
Winter Sports.

BY Rose Murray. Aged years. ilI5 North
Thirty-eighth street. Omaha, Blue Side.
When winter comes and the snow Is on
the ground then the winter sports be-
gin. coasting. snowballing. making
snow houses and snow men. and skating.
are the sports We enjoy in cold weather.
Near our house is steep hill and the
children Of the neighborhood have a jolly
time coasting In the afternoon and even
ing.
One winter We children built a snow
house that lasted about three weeks.
When the snow is white and smooth In
our yard We play fox and geese until
our fingers get good and gold; then we
go into the house and warm them.
! win be sorry when the sun gets warm
enough to melt the snow all away.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-14
Kindness is Always Rewarded.

BY Mary Morton. Aged 10 Years. Benson,
Neb Blue Side
Hattie was a poor little girl who had no
father or mother. She lived with a cross
aunt who was poor also. The aunt would
make Hattie get up in the cold winter
mornings and build a fire in the old
broken stove. They lived In an old house
which had but little glass in the windows.
One day as she was going home she
met little child who was lost, but she
happened to know where the little girl
lived. for she had seen her playing in the
yard. She took her home and her parents
had been trying to find her
The little girls father went TO Hattie's
aunts house and had the house fixed up.
He also kept her provided with what she
needed.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-14
Saw Sheep Sheared.

By Clarence Spearman. Aged Years.
III North Fortieth Street.
South Omaha.
Ny papa owns a livery barn. ! have
q pony named Dolly. She is very nice,
One day / thought / would go to a
sheep ranch and it just happened that
they were shearing the sheep.
I got Off my pony and went to watch
them shear the sheep. They shear the
sheep with a big machine. hope my
letter will be In print.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-14
Our Journey 70 Texas.
By aeraRlne t-fuat- ased ~ tears, ~
side. la Verne, Aiiin.

nv s,traa.if,e Lfua.. aged IL Tears. Red
SIDE, la Verne, MIN.
Nv Kranania. maianiA and myself
started Al . o'clock the train pulled
lao sibley. about $ O'Clock OF after.
sfefe We mad 10 transfer. On. what a
rush and Jam! The Town had only
gro very small buses They were packed
me sardines in can. Men we're
hsnkinG on tie outside. We had about
fcn minutes 10 make the change
Aftef We got on our train We ale sup
psr and rode all the next day and night
Then we came TO Kansas City in the
morning and ate our breakfast there
We pulled out about II o'clock OF aftes
IN the morning. We rode all that day
and night. we got In Fort Worth the
next dsy. II took Us all that day and
pars Of a TsssAs 70 get 10 Houston. There
nr4 tno trains meet fhere. our train and
~ one We we're 10 30 out on.
The train that we were 10 take went
'off and left us
we had 10 90 to q hotel that night.
we were alt very tired 80 OF course
we rested good that night. The nett
r,ern,nx We had our breakfast and
starred an our Journey southwafd-
we rode ali that day and part Of the
night but finaaiy reached our journeys
end. We arrived at san Benlto. Tex.
in the night. -
there wasn't anyone 70 meet US. For
we got there tsenty-four hours ahead
a. time. That is tweuty-four hours
before We were expected.
We stayed ct hotel over night The
nsxt DAY uncle and aunty came after
There weren't any buses there for san
B<n1to Il too small place. = !.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-14
tstcond Prizs.D
A Fish.Hawk.
By Leon Kahn. Aged II Years. 90
South Twenty-ninth Street,
Omaha Red SIDE n

BY Leon Kahn, Aged II Years, go
South Twenty-ninth Street,
Omaha. Red side.
II was a nice sunny morning IN May
when I went out riding on hotse named
Nag. took the road by the river because
there were many wild flowers aud many
beautiful birds. I rode on until came
10 the woods and ! heard some Shrek
Ing overhead. II was the shrieklnx Of a
flsh-hawk.
went up to the woods and saw that a
tree vas on fire The tree Ind caught
fire by bonfire. In the top Of the tree
was a nest which belonged 70 the fish
hawk. der little brood was In the nest
She Ia shfieking for help Tho little birds
must burn. a. the tree Is all ablase. 40
the mother Of the little birds folds her
wings over the little ones and dies
with them
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-14
RULES FOR YOUNG WRITERS


!. Write plainly on one sids Of
the pspsr only and number me
pagss.
q Use pen and inf. not per-
WIN be rivsu prefsrsnca no not
use over 25o words.
4 Original stories or lsttsrs
only Will b used
D. Write your nams, age and
address at the top Of the first
pags.
First and second prizes Of books
wiz b gtvsn for the best two cor
trhutions to this page each week
Addrsss all communication TO
oxrLDnxH-a pEPAzTNEHr,
Omaha bss. Omaha, Heb.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-14
Story Of a Gold Nugget.

BY Ruth L. RedfIeld. Aged II Years, soot
Blhnes Street. Omaha. Blue Side.
Ages and ages ago ! was small par
tieIe OF gold lying in a creviee in a rock
deep down IN the earth. One day an
spring Of hot water came
rushing along. washing me out Of the
creviee. l was iarried along with hun
dreds OF other particles Of gold for many
miles, Then the ground. not sloping 50
much. and the water coming nearer the
surface. 1t cooled and lost Its current.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-14
Little Stories by Little Folk

little girl was very poor and II happened
to be New Years day. Soon after the
woman came out and made the little girl
so away. but she was kind little girl
and went on.
The woman went In the house and soon
began to think over how she had treated
the little girl. and ever after she was
a kind woman.
This teaches every one TO be kind to
others az they are to themselves.
wish the Busy Bees and the editor a
happy New Year.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-14
Forest Of South Ameriea.

ny Iouvesta Lawiess Aged n Years. as
Lake Street. Omaha 3
In the dense forests Of SOUTH America
there are many wild animals living In
the thieket Some Of the animals are the
tiger. Hon. anteater. deer and monkey.
Among the trees are the rubber tree,
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-14
PRATTLE OF THE YOUNGSTERS

Lola, aged 5. had spent the afternoon
at a neighbours. Il hope you behaved
like a lady," said her mother when she
returned
Sure did," replied Lola. Every time
yawned l put my hand over my
mouth" ...
Little Girl-whatd you get for Christ
mas?
Little Boy--A lot o. toys, an engine,
whole lots Of candy, nuts an cake, an
dose Of castor OIL" &c..
Small Harry had delivered a message
from his mother to a woman In the next
block. but did not seem in a hurry to
go. Was that all your mother told you
to say" he was asked.
Yes, ma'am." replied Harry, "only
she said I wasn't to ask you for a piece
Of cake, but IL you gave me any I was
to take Il and thank YOU
He got the cake.
The Teacher wishing TO impress the
virtues of gratitude and content)-what
Is II that comes after Santa Claus when
he has brought little boys and girls lots
OF toys and nice things to eat?
Freddy-I know.
The Teacher-what is 1t, Freddy?
Freddy-The doctor.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-14
Little Busy Bees.

BY Ruth Cooper. Aged 10 Years.
Little Busy Bees
Working IN q row;
And the daisies at their feet
Waving to and fro.
Little Busy Bees,
Busy. helping mother:
Going about with willing hands,
Helping one another.
Little Busy Bees
Growing In the sun.
Busy TIL the day Is gone
And their work is done
Little Busy Bees.
They're Just simply fine,
Helping ever helping
To make the world shine.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-14

being very expensive. and also the cocoa
nut tree, being not quote so expensive. |
hope very much to see my story in print,
and also hope 1t will escape the waste
basket.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-14
Their Own Page

you all for your kindness in eleeting me
king Of the Busy Bees, Hoping all Of
you will write frequently. 1 remain yours
ALFRED S. MAYER
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-14
ERUPTION CAUSED
TERRIBLE SUFFERING
Baby'ss Body Covered with Large
Sores. Seemed to Itch and Burn.
Finger Nails Fell OF. Little or
No Sleep. Used Cuticura Soap
and Ointment. In 6Meeks Cured.

Dodson. Mont when my baby boy
vas six months old. hb body Was completely
covered with large sores that seemed 10 itch
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-14

n you lose your poeketbook,
umbrella, watch or some other
article Of value, the thing to
do is to follow the example Of
many other people and adver-
tise without delay In the Lost
and Found column Of The Bee.
That is what most people do
when they lose articles Of value.
Telephone US and tell your loss
TO all Omaha in . s.asls after
noon
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-14
Nv Favorites.

BY Eleanor Morris. Aged II Years, Sixth
Grade. Ashland. Neb.
I wandered all alone one day.
nto the woods | made my way:
And there I saw the flowers 80 fair:
Their fragrance seemed to fill the air.
The moss. a velvet carpet laid:
The brook a clearer mirror made,
And while the birds sang all tho day,
The wood nynphs on the moss did play.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-14

and in stx weeks time he was entirely cured.
He had suffered about slx weeks before We
tried the Cuiicura Soap and ointmeni al
though we had tried several other things. and
doctors too. think the cnticura Remedies
will do ell that 10 claimed for them, and Q
kreat deal more" (signcdl Mrs. Noble
Tubman, January rs. 1911.
For red, rough, chapped and bleeding
hands, itching. burning palms. and painful
hnger-ends. . one-night cuticurs treatment
works wonders. Soak hands. O retiring. In
hot water and Cuiicura Soap. Dry. snoint
with Cuticura Ointment. and wear old. loose
gloves during the night. cuticun Soap sad
Ointment are sold everywhere. Sample OF
each mailed free, with s2-p. book. Address.
"Cuiicura," Dept. 7. Boston. Tender-faeed
msn should use cuticura Soap Shaving Stick.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-14
The Little Busy Bees

only four letters sent last week
%T\ The letters those
honorable mention and
the message king the Busy
ffNNI think their letters
tNGJ good good
all week
that there hand
weeks that
these back printed right and
those Of who
Chden today
look Sunday
new today
Bercoyitz .
Red side-Grsce Fremont zakoyich Omaha
Lathrop Omaha
sde-Nee Benson Omaha Omaha Need
ham, Clara Idaho Thornton Fabury; Weeks
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-14

and burn, and cause terrible
suffering. The eruption be-
gan In pimples which would
open and run, making large
sores. His hair came out and
finger nails fell on. and the
sores were over the entire
body, causing little or no
sleep for baby or myself.
Great scabs would come on
when I removed his shirt. We
tired . great many remedies,
but nothing would hslp him.
tn . frisn1 induced ne TO
Try the Cuticnrs Soap and
ointmsnt J used the cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment but
q short time before ! could
<ss that he Was ifuproyiuk
Omaha daily bee., 1912-01-14

FROM the King Bee. 4
Dear Editor and Busy Bees: thank
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-12-12
KENNEDY TO LECTURE

The men of the First Presbyterian
church of this city have secured the
lecture Through Scotland with
Scott" delivered by Mr. William
Kennedy late Of Glasgow, Scotland.
Mr.. Kennedy spoke to some OF our
men last week when the good roads
commission was stopping here over
night. All who heard him we're de,
lighted with his very pertinent and
witty remarks. He is such a versa
tile man that he not only makes n
most excellent Chamber of Commerce
secretary. but also delivers most en-
tertaining and instructive lecture. Il
was the knowledge of his ability gain
ed while here last week which made
a demand for the lecture The lee
ture is interspersed with Scotch
songs and illustrates the country and
habits of the people, following the
scenes of Scotts Lady OF The Lake
The lecture which is profusely illus
trated with stereopticon views will be
given here in the opera house next
Monday evening December 1G. Admis-
sion 25c.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-12-12
preme courts decision ordering rs
dissolution from the Southern Pacific
PECAN CROP IN OKLA
HOMA BIG THIS YEAR

Never in the history of Oklahoma
has the pecan crop been so prolific
as this year. Ten tons of these nuts
were shipped by one firm in Musko-
see to eastern markets in addition
to heavy retail trade. The pecan
crop in Oklahoma has been unusual
Is heavy this year and the price is
low The nuts are bought up by Job
berS for eight ITO ten cents per pound
depending on size and quality. They
retail at fifteen cents per pound In
the shell, or thirty cents per round
for the shelled meat The company
that has shipped twenty tons so far
this year employees twenty women
and girls who do nothing but crack
and she'll nuts. Only a small per cent
Of the nuts are used TO supply the
local retail trade and the remainder
is sold by contract TO large confee-
iion manufacturers of the East.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-12-12
LAD HURT AT PLAY.

Leon Gates, the five year old son
Of Mr. and Mrs. James f. Yates, COL
East college avenue while rolling a
hoop this morning near home, tripped
and fell, incurring a cash in his neck
which penetrated to the jawbone It
required several stitches by Doctors
Smith and Cronk to close The wound
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-12-12
sMuGGLlNNG CONSPIRACY
UNEARTHED IN NEW YORK

New York, Dec PA smuggling
conspiracy 10 which many large dress
making establishments throughout
the United States are parties and
through which the United States
treasury has been defrauded of a ST.
100000 in revenue. was alleged by
the federal authorities Wednesday
when the first indictment in the case
was obtained.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-12-12
NEW MILITARY RULE
IS STRINGENT ONE

On the recommendation of Major
Hugh Scott Of Guthrie ranking med
ical officer OF the Oklahoma National
Guard, the officers of the guard are
10 qualify under army regulations by
taking either a 90mile horseback
ride or a 30-mile walk. Scott's rec
ommendation has been approved by
both Adiutant General Frank Canton
and Col Roy v Hoffman, First reg
iment. The order Includes Scott him
self who says he will take 9O.mile
ride.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-12-12
WAS AN EXCITING
DAY ON WALL STREET

New York. Dec. 12-Wal treet
went through one of its most exeit-
ing days OF the year Wednesday
Leading stocks sold at quotations ap-
preaching the low record Of 1911 and
the % active railroad and industrial
issues which make up the usual table
OF averages escaped only by a mar
row margin Of reaching their low
level Tor that period.
Excitement converged chiefly about
Union Pacific, which had shown
marked weakness ever since the sn.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-12-12

The CecBian Music club has pIac'
ga In the carnegie library The Amer
jean History and Encyclopedia OF
Music This S a valuable addition
10 the music department OF the III
brary There are Y volumes, one
volume is devoted TO Foreign music
wo TO the opera one Oratorios and
Masses, one Instruments, TWO bog
raphies. one American Music, one bs-
senuals of Music. Musical Dicuon-
ar, and an index
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1912-12-12

"wAen father was sick aoont sN
wears ago be read an advertisement "'
rba,nDerlain's Tablets in rue pape'
nat fit his case exactly "filea 9''7
Margaret Campbell OF II. smith AfF
.g,e purchased 4 box OF thenI ana ne
has not been sick sine. Sly SISTER
had stomach trouble and Was also
henefIied By them Sold by all drug
efsts.