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Omaha daily bee., 1912-10-20
The Tale Of a Shoe

BY Ruth Rhodes, Aged II Years. Basin,
Wyo. Red Side.
| Once ! was the skin of an old COW
who was grazing happily out in a pas
ture when a man came with a gun and
shot hole right through her head.
Then ne took me off of her, laid me
out in the sun to dry, tanned me and
In few days l was ready for the shoe
makers There he cut me into several
on and with another shoe just like me,
was wrapped up, put into a box and
carried TO O store where remained for
several weeks,
Finally one day when I was getting
tired of staying on the shelf and was
wishing that something would happen
so l could see more Of the world, tho
cry of Fire, fire." was heard. In
stantly great confusion reigned in the
store and / and my mate were thrown
with lot Of other things out Of the
door and right out into the midde OF
the street! The lid came off Of the box
and there we were Before US was the
burning building; behind US were some
more stores, offices and lot of houses
Upon alighting in the street we were
at once snatched up by little boy who
ran away with us and kept us hidden
for long time in little one-roomed
cottage In the suburbs Of the town.
But one day when the fire was for
gotten and there was a new building
where the old one had been the boy put
me on his right foot. my mate on his left,
and started forth among his playmates
with brand new pair Of shoes. Well,
the first thing he did was to fall down
and scuff me all up. Then he waded
through lot OF mud and made me look
as II he had worn me for about five
months rather than five minutes.
One day he said ito his chum, Lets
go swimming" and his playmate an
swered, "All right" so they took off
their clothes and jumped In. but neither
saw the tramp that was hiding in
nearby bush. and when they weren't
looking he said. Just the size for my
boy" and ran off with us.
What ever happened to the clothless
boys l never found out; but do know
that ] am now lying in gutter where
the tramp threw me when he thought
that he was going to be caught and ar
rested by the sheriff Here / am and
here l may stay until the old cows hide
is gone and forgotten.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-10-20
The Birthday Party

by Myrza UckerSon, Aged Years 3T0S
North Twenty-first Street, South
Omaha. Blue Side.
Mary had birthday party and invited
few girls, Mary's mother said she
must be nice at the table or she could
never have another party. Mary said,
''I'll try, mother.'p
The party lasted an hour and a half
and when they were through with the
little lunch the girls played games and
had a fine time. and every time Mary
had party she seemed to have better
time.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-10-20
A Letter to the Busy Bees.

b Mildred Wohldford. Aged II Years. 2S22
South Thirty-third Street. Omaha, Blue
Side.
] have written to the Busy Bees before
but not lately. started to write few
letters about year ago to the Busy
Fee page bet got diseouraged because |
didn't win any prizes. But | am going
Omaha daily bee., 1912-10-20
Has Baby Sister
worthington Williams. Aged I

Worthington Williams. Aged years.
Red Side.
One day when came home from school
found dear little baby sister at our
house, and, oh, my how cute and tiny IL
was. And I kissed 1t. II is lot of
fun to play with baby. Her name is
Catherine. She 10 now six months old.
When come home she laughs at me
and wants to come to me. It's fun to
have baby in your house, must close
now.
Your loving friend.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-10-20
Busy Bees = Their Own Page

to start again now, and see If 1 can win
some prizes.
would like to be on the Blue Side and
help them out because l think the Reds
will beat the Blues yet. Walter Averill
about winning.
l like to read the Busy Bee page very
much and enjoy it. l have enjoyed it
long time now. so / am going to get to
work now and let someone else enjoy il
for while. hope my sotry wilf.miss the
wastebasket.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-10-20
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Omaha daily bee., 1912-10-20

BY Marie Kuhry, Aged II Years, Box
6i4 Schuyler, Neb. Red Side.
Autumn il one of the most beautiful
seasons we have; but when autumn comes
q sad feeling ereeps over me. love the
birds. the ilowers and the trees and
whan autumn comes it takes them all
Omaha daily bee., 1912-10-20

Father Frog begins to push his nose up
out Of the mud. Then he wakes Mother
Frog. Wake up" he says. And oh,
how tired she Is! But they have tried
the water and found 1t warm. They
must not rest any longer
Omaha daily bee., 1912-10-20
lEIonorabIe Mention.l
The Sleeping Frogs

By Gertrude Altmann 1913 willis Avenue,
Omaha. Blue Side.
When the cold days come and the
water begins to freeze in the pond. the
trcss know that IT is time to go to bed
III an r.7fe- Down they go with their
fass'' bottom. then they dig
Nsh hind legs in the soft
nd
ssi.c - comes and the sun
floms ostgns go warm jack Frost
----s-s -@av fhAsr aovar'ne and old
Omaha daily bee., 1912-10-20

the Busy Bees tramp woods and country these wonderful
fall days? Nohngs enjoyable The exercise quickens
your blood and chases cobwebs from brain. Hills and
sofe rich October colong delight your eyes, Little
incidents along the enlarge your experience give
riety the expedition.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-10-20
Autumn

Your loving friend.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-23
BOYS Of NAVY
RESENT INSULT

There is at least one Socialist
orator who will slick closer to the
truth hereafter in referring to blue
jackets of the United States navy.
This speaker Is j, b. Garrety. OF
New York city, who. at street
meeting in Poughkeepsie. on October
"a, stamped all sailors as next to
the criminals In your state prisons.
There is no worse set OF criminals
walking the face OF the earth to
day" he shouted, than the sailors
of the navy. Ninety per cent OF
them are criminals with criminal
records behind them
Two bluejackets who had listened
quietly to the mans harangue up to
this point made a rush for the
platform and fell upon the speaker
They mauled him vigorously while
the spectators encouraged them
with boots for the Socialist, who
eventually broke away and took
refuge in a saloon. When he thought
the storm had blown over he start
ed out under escort of another So
cialst to start another meeting, but,
like Mary's lamb. the sailors had
been waiting patiently outside, and
when the Socialists boarded car
the bluejackets climbed on too, and
began to do things to the defamer
of the navy and his defender. While
the bluejackets We're taking their
revenge with vigorous blows of their
fists the chief of police boarded
the car and quelled the tumult.
One of the Socialists had his nose
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-23

broken. while the other, the orator
as confined to his bed
The sailors. who were from The
steamer Mccall, We're arrested Chic
Engineer Osborne, Of the Mccall, ap
peafed for The men and took them
in charge. The next day one OF
them gladly paii 4 fine of five do
lars in the poll lie court for disturb
ing the peace
the McCan was part of the de
stroyer flotila that had been an
chored off PoughIleepsie for severn.
days and had been al object OF
great interest to the citizens OF
the place. \ prominent resident Of
Poushkeepsie writes as lollovs about
The incident:
People of this community. whit
they do not uphold laW'essness. do
suited. and everybody is wearing a
smile on account of the manner III
which the navy boys handled them
selves and their enemy. II is re
GREETED that the fleet cannot sta
longer that we can show our APP
probation still more OF the solanaii-
ly behaved young men that make ~
the crews"
There was hardly an hour Of
the whole stay that was not taken
up viii some dinner. party or enter
rainment for the benefit OF the ma
va! visitors. II can thus readily b.
understood how peculiarly the d.
Tense of The uavy's good name by
I I,,, III, /.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-23
OLDEST NEWSPAPER QUITS

The president of the Chinese Re.
public. Yuan Schi kai, recently
suppressed the new spaper King Boa
which undoubtedly was the oldes-
newspaper in The world For 800
ears it has reported the more i'm.
portant news not only OF China, but
also of foreign countries. At ii
time when the art OF printing anI
Journalism was as yet unknown in
Europe. the Chinese Gong Chung il
vented means for making types
from lead and silver, and in the year
400 \. D.. the paper king-Boa vas
printed. and has since been issued
regularly until recently The first
edition was printed on ten sheets
of yellow silk, neatly tied together.
and was thus sent TO all the high
est officials in the Chinese empire
DO YOU know that | invented
smokeless tobacco"
What kind of tobacco is that"
"CheWing.'
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-23
MEAT
ARRIVES IN CAMP

those who are looking forward
TO Christmas and its attending good
cheer undoubtedly enjoy thar par
u'uiar part OF the day devoted to
the eats. TO those who do rot
relish turkey or other fowl will be
The news of the arrival over the trail
81 load of fresh pork loins and
other meats yesterday by Harry
Warren. the freighter.
The entire consignment was bouah;
by The Model restaurant. and V i'll be
much sought after about the time
hat the appetite demands atten
ton
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-23
HAS BECHTOL DISAPPEARED?

An unconfirmed rumor has been
going the rounds Of the several creeks
concerning the disappearance Oh
Bish Bechtol, who left here year
ago this fall and of whom no word
has been received since his leaving
The rumor is to the effect that he
disappeared in the city OF Los All
geles. Cal His many friends would
be very glad to hear any informa
ton that would clear w these yaGut
rGDOrtS.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-23
is GOING TO DRILL SOME

". c. SherHin is leaving this
morning for Twin creek to tax"
charge of the drill on the Ro3en
holdings. The drill. which Mas
recently moved from Fairbanks creek
viii be set up and active work e.
a"cd in locating the pay Mr.. Sher
Min is an old-timer in the drilling
business having spent several year,
in the Klondike in their operation
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-23
LEFT YESTERDAY FOR POST

Lieutenant Singleton. who has been
transferred to the post al Fort Glib
bon. and vile. with Lieutenant Enl-
mons, as escort. left Yesterday to
assume his duties at that place.
Their many friends will miss thea
and all join in wishing them a
Merry Christmas While on the trail.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-23
DANCERS ENJOY THEMSELVES.

The weekly dancing class. under
,he direction of Roy Lund. at ths
Auditorium. SATURDAY. evening. Was
we'll attended and the gathering a
the social dance afterward had an
enjoyable time. A three piece or
.hesira consisting of violin. clarin"t
and piano furnished excellent music.
and at u O'Clock the dancers dis
persed to the strains OF Home,
Sweet Home"
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-23
fAIRBANKSAN IN KOYUKUK

Roy Lund is in receipt of a let
81 lrcm Billy Greer. Who at pres
ent is engaged in mining in the
Koyukuk. and in which he states
that he has lay on Minnie creek.
which is seven miles below Nolan.
and is within 80 feet OF where the
GOOD money is being taken out. From
81 TO s. to the windlass bucket is
being taken out and Billy states
that by the first of the year he
will know if he is millionaire or
not.
J. G. Kinney, Who lett here lale il.
september. is starting to sink on
his holdings on the Hammond river
and is in hopes of striking the rich
pay streak from which such good re.
PORTS have come.
Charles Murray. formerly of Ester
is also in the country and says il
cooks good to him Many proSpectors
are in the hills and good finds are
expected daily from the different 10
alities.
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-23
LURED TO A sunny CLINE

I. ". Harris. who formerly haj
n interest in The Jupitoc-Mars mine
nd Henri OF. former president
ana stoCkholder in the New sboy
nine. left for the Outside and
British Honduras where they in
taEi to engage in mining enterprises
The Alaska citizen., 1912-12-23

10 The best citizens of Pouehkcepsjt
Tx
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-06-13
AN APPEAL FOR
BROADER CHARITY
Pres. Mack Of Conference OF chari-
ties and Correction Opens
Meeting.

Cleveland, Ohio, June 13-Judge
Julian w. Mack of the United States
Court of Commerce and president of
the National Conference of Charities
and Correction, in his presidential
address, which marked the opening
of the seven days session of the
thirty-ninth annual conference here
last night made a profound appeal to
the manhood and womanhood of the
states and the nation for a broader,
deeper, more constructive charity
than has ever heretofore been prac-
tised in this country.
After reviewing the advances that
have been made in charitable and cor
rectional work in the United States
since the National Conference met in
Cleveland in 1880, during which per-
iod he said it had been discovered that
the roots of the cause of dependency
only and not primarily in the individ-
ual, but in society itself, and after pay
ing a marked tribute to the Men and
Religion Forward Movement, which
he characterized as an event than
which none had been so full of prom
Use for the future. Judge Mack con
cluded that whatever our differences
may be, we shall all agree that while
religion is more than good air, good
water, good food, good wages, in its
social fullness, it is not, less; however
strong may be the emphasis that has
heretofore been laid upon social ser
vice as a religious duty, surely the
bonds of human brotherhood woult
be strengthened and the cause of SO
cial justice advanced if broader for
ward movement, limited not to mel
and not to the followers of a singh
religion, were by the united actor
of such representatives of all faith
as are gathered here carried into ever
city, village, and hamlet of our land
We should not then have to awai
another Titantic disaster to find a
men, regardless of race and creeC
rank and station, riches and povert,
standing together upon a commo
platform Of genuine democracy, vi,
ing with each other in upholding tn
noblest traditions of the race"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-06-13
I Presbyterian School
For Christian Workers
TWELVEDAY SESSION WILL BE HELD AT RELHAVEN COLLEGE
BEGINNING WEEK.

Special to The NetoS.
Jackson, June 13-The Presbyterian
school for Christian workers will meet
at Belhaven College next Tuesday for
a twelve-day session. 1t is expected
that several hundred workers will be
present at the event, which will be
under the auspices of the synod of
Mississippi, with a corps Of lecturers
and instructors of unusual celebrity.
The bible course will be taught by
DR.. r. A. Webb, DR.. Chas. Somerville
and DR.. c. G. Grafton, recognized as
among the foremost Biblical scholars
in the country. Dr. Webb occupies
the chair of theology in Kentucky
Seminary, DR.. Somerville is one of the
most learned members of the faculty
of the Southwestern Presbyterian
University at Clarksville, Tenn, and
DR.. C. w. Grafton is pastor of Union
church, the Oldest Presbyterian church
in Mississippi, and man of profound
| scholarship.
Some of the other speakers on the
program are: DR.. R. E. Vinson, presi-
dent of the Texas Theological Semi
nary at Austin, and expert in personal
work.
Dr. w. M. Anderson, or Dallas, for
merly pastor of the First Presbyterian
church at Nashville. and an orator oi
exceptional ability.
Rev. William Megginson, Sunday
school expert, and field secretary o
synodical work.
DR.. H. H. Sweets, secretary of min
isterial education of the Southern
J Presbyterian general assembly.
. DIR. H. F. Williams, author of "Fou
} Continent" and former associate ed
!: tor of "The Missionary" and 9Th
Survey"
: DR.. James G. snedecor, member {
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-06-13
PUBLICITY MEN CONVENE.

Toledo, O., June 13.-Central di-
vision, Associated Advertising Clubs
of America, convened here today with
scores of prominent publicity experts
in attendance. The entire country
east of the Mississippi and north of
the Ohio is represented in the conven-
ton, which will extend through tomor.
row. Among the speakers will be Dr.
Harvey w. Wiley, former chief chem
ist of the government; John Barrett,
head of the Bureau of American Re-
publics at Washington, and George
Coleman of Boston, president of the
National Association of Advertising
Clubs, which recently held it's meeting
in Dallas, Tex.
Mayor Brand Whitlock of Toledo
famed as an author and publicist, will
be the toastmaster at the annual ban
quet. Herbert N. Casson, of New
York, editor author and financial au
thority, is also on the list of speakers
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-06-13
CONTRACT FOR
LAUREL STATION
jefferson Construction of Birmingham
viii Erect N. o. G. N. e.
Depot.

Laurel, Miss, June 13-The con-
tract for the erection Of the new
100000 passenger station, to be built
for the New Orleans & Northeastern
Railroad, has been awarded to the
Jefferson Construction Company, Of
Birmingham and New Orleans, and a
representative of that concern has
been in the city making the prelim-
mary surveys. 1t is expected that
Manager OLeary, who will have ac-
tive charge of the construction of the
station, will reach Laurel about the
first of July ready to begin the work
The same company erected the New
Orleans & Northeastern depot in
Hattiesburg and the Ross building in
the same city
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-06-13
ROOSEVELT HENCHMEN HELPLESS BEFORE
STEAM R0LLER--BOTH SIDES TALK BOLT
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!: NEW BRIBERY CHARGES :.
!. MADE BY SEN. DIXON. :.
(By Associated Press.)

: Chicago, June 13.-New charges :.
:. of attempted bribery in the battle :.
:: for Republican delegates were !:
: today made by Senator Dixon, :
!. campaign manager for Roosevelt. :
:: Dixon charged that member :
!. of the Republican National Com :.
!. mittee had been offered United !:
:. States Marshallship if he would ::
j. vote for Taft on the contests !:
:. now under consideration. :.
:. 81 am prepared to name the =
= man if necessary" said Dixon. :.
:. Senator Dixon said he had sent :
:. word to the committeeman that !:
:. any Federal appointment made in :
!: the nature of bribe for Taft votes :
I! would be held up in the Senate. :
!: Taft leaders declare they eX- :
:: pect to control the Credentials :
1. Committee by eleven votes ma :
: jority. :
!. :. :. :. :. :. =: !. :. :. :. !. :. :: :. :. {:
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-06-13
[ Hackmen Fined In
Judge Powe's Court
SIXTEEN DRIVERS ARRESTED CONSTABLE
AGENT SINGLETON N. o. & NJ

line, very much to the annoyance of
the travelling public, especially unat-
tended ladies.
This seems to have been the case
yesterday when Constable Doherty
arrested sixteen of these hackmen, and
it was this crowd which confronted
Judge Powe Eight of the accused
retained the services of ]. E. Davis
and their cases went over. The others
plead guilty and were given the min
imum fine of 81 and cost and admon-
ished to go and sin no more. All ac-
cepted their medicine" except Charlie
Williams, who appealed his case to
the circuit court and gave bond for
his appearance there.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-06-13

the faculty of Tuscaloosa Institute,
and home mission secretary of the
general assembly.
DR.. J. B. Hutton, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church of Jackson.
Mr.. W. c. Smith, secretary of home
mission work in the Mississippi synod.
The musical program will be undSr
the direction of Rev. l.. R. Simpson,
one of the best choir leaders in the
state, Mrs. H. N. Street, of Little
Rock, will have charge of the wo
mems work, and will be assisted by
Mrs. Bessie Lipscomb, Mrs. William
Mcbride, Mrs. R. L. Byrnes and Mrs
Kate Grafton Wharton.
Rev. W. Bristow Gray will hav>
charge of the young peoples depart
ment, and each Sunday school ant
Brotherhood in the synod has beer
urged to have at least one representa-
tive present.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-06-13

Judge A. T. Powe, who has been on
the sick list for several days, was in
his office this morning, where he found
his court room filled with hackmen,
who had been arrested on the general
charge of trespass, preferred by Con-
stable Barney Doherty at the instance
of c. T. Singleton, agent of the N. o.
& N. E. R. R., who claimed that the
railroad had for the protection of the
travelling public, established a line be-
yond which hackmen are forbidden to
come on the arrival of trains and
while passengers are leaving the
trains and the station. 1t is further
claimed that the hackmen, who at all
times are quite noisy in their efforts
to attract passengers, on occasions
become especially so. AS long as the
hackmen keep outside of what they
term the dead line" no effort is made
to interfere with their business getting
methods. But it is claimed that in
their zeal they often cross that
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-06-13
Will open AN AUTO
and CARRIAGE
PAINT SHOP
eARkspALE & HARRISON TO ADD
NEW DEPARTMENT TO FAST
GROWING BUSINESS.

The well known firm of Barkdale
& HARRISON, painters and decorators
have just added to their fast grow
ing business a modern, first clasD auto
mobile, carriage and sign paint shop
The Mcleod building on West Pine
street, below the postoffice, has been
leased and everything necessary to
carry on the work of repainting
autos, carriages, pianos, furniture ETC.,
will be installed. The new shop will
be under the management of |. W.
Sexton, the sign and carriage painter,
who is we'll known to the Hattiesburg
trade as a thoroughly competent and
reliable workmen.
This new branch of the business Of
Barksdale & HARRISON will fill long
felt want in Hattiesburg and it is an
enterprise that will doubtless meet
with success.
Barksdale and HARRISON began busf-
ness in Hattiesburg in 1908, when the
panic was at it's height and when
there was little business of any kind,
but they had faith in the city and its
future, weathered the storm and to-
day enjoy a large volume of business.
The firm employs a large force of
first class painters and paperbangers,
and the annual payroll amounts to be
tween seven and eight thousand dol
lars. The work of the firm is not
confined to the Hattiesburg territory
but extends over large section Of
Mississippi and Louisiana, contracts re
Gently being secured for several
thousand dollars.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-06-13
NEW ENGLAND TRAVELLERS

Worcester, Mass, June 13-'Drum-
mers" from six states are worcester's
guests today at the inaugural Of the
annual convention of the New Eng
land council of the United CONNER
cial Travellers of America. Worces-
ter council, assisted by local business
interests, have planned three-day
program that will long be remember
ed by the visitors. The first busi-
ness session was called to order In
Mechanics Hall this afternoon. Elk
cursions to factories, trade schools
and other places of interest will be
held tomorrow, with a ball at night.
A parade will take place on Saturday.
followed by a barbecue.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-06-13
STANFORD CREW IN EAST.

New York, June 13.-Stanford Uni
versity's crack crew, champion oars
men of the Pacific coast, arrived in
New York today and after a brief stay
in the metropolis viii proceed to
Poughkeepsie, where they will COM
pete in the intercollegiate regatta on
June 29. A boathouse for the Cali
fornia oarsmen has been built on the
bank of the Hudson, between the
houses of the Cornell and University
of Wisconsin crews. The presence OF
far western crew in the college
classic has added greatly to interest in
the contest.