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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-03
Ny Greatest Adventure.


BY Emily Ross. 1921 Lothrop, Lothrop
school, seventh A, Aged Il Years,
] am French doll. quite tall for my
ase, and barely year old. / have long
dusky cuFls. which hang around my
shoulders and tumble down my back
In an ehtrancing mass. / have large
sFewa, velvety eyes, an6 long, curly eye
lashSs and heavy eyebrows, which arch
very smoothly on my china skin. l have
an aFisticratic nose $50 / heard one of
the woFi1meR saw and coral-like lips
while a btg dimplS dscorRtes each rosy
check. Besides all this, l am dressed in
pink silk gown of the latest model
and a hat TO match rests on my dusky
curis
| was made in Paris. shipped to New
York and there bought by a kindly old
lady who cent me to her little grand
daughter living in Omaha. When l ar
rived az nay new mistress house. was
carried up TO big nursery and seated
amOng many other toys.
My new mistress was a very nice sirl.
hiad her and my new companions sN-
ceodiagly well, consequently you can
imagine my CONSERVATION when / heard
the following conversation. which passed
between my mistress and her mother
some months after my arrival:
Mother" said by mistress. Il want
TO send any new doll Marie on the
Christmas Ship, 1 am getting so I do
not care much for dolls any more, and
though l hate to give her up. she will
do more good over In Europe than she
will here"
Very we'll" replied her mother.
Acoordingly, the next day was packed
IN big box with some other toys. one
OF which was Mr.. Puzzle who was a
great friend OF mine. and taken to a
big building, which had Public school"
written on the front We were put with
lot OF other toys and clothing Then
We were tumbled on truck and taken
to train. where We were piled into a
big freight car. The journey To New
York would have been tiresOme had /
rot met some very estimable persons.
such as Mr.. Coat Mrs Mamma Doll, Mr..
Jack Straws and Miss Piano, who with
Mr. Puzzle and myself made quite a
rice assemblage TO while away the hours
by tAlking.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-03
Mrs. Waldorf Astor
Greets the Jason

Correspondence Of The Associated Press
PLYMOUTH, England, Dec. ls.-Mrs.
Waldorf Astor, wife of the member Of
the House of Commons from Plymouth
and formerly Miss Nancy Langhorne Of
Virginia, was among the women who
greeted the American Christmas ship
Jason upon its arrival here. Mrs. Astor
also made an address at the opening Of
a relief fund bazar at LARA Wesleyan
church.
Il hope hatred will go out of the world, "
Mrs. AstoF said. "A soldier once told ms
that he once believed in God, but since
he had been in the trenches he does not.
told him that it was not God. who
put him in the trenches.
This war is bringing all classes to
gether, and in that way 1t is doing much
good. II we could only make up our
minds to replace hate with love and en-
deavor TO think that our neighbors are
doing their best we would all be happier. -
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-03

and two chubby hands lifted me from
the little shoe.
Mother. mother" he cried, "St. Mich
olas has brought me brave soldier, like
my father"
Yes, yes, Hans. is he not nice? but
here is your porridse."
She took a steamins kettle from the
fireplace and poured the contents into a
wooden bowl. Hastily eating his break
fast, with me clasped In his hands, Hans
went about his daily duties helping his
mother feed and care for the silkworms.
afterwards learned that his father
raised sllkworms for a living. but since
he had gone to war. this duty devolved
ON little Hans and his mother.
was with Hans constantly all that
day, and when evening came we sat on
the steps and as the sun slowly slipped
below the horizon we listened to the
vesper bells as they rang out soft and
clear against the evening air.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-03
(Iehonable Mention,
The Christmas Ship.

By Mary H. Gnevson. Aged Is, West
Point, Neb. Blhe Side.
White nest of the countries OF Europe
are raging IN war, the United States IL In
peace. May ali the people OF the United
states be glad that We are not Engaged
in this dregdfat war In this war conc
lived a poor little girL Her home had
been in Antwerp, Belgium. and when tine
war had started her father and brothers
we're called to war. Then May was left
with her sick neither 10 caro- for. and as
christfnas was drawing near May was
wondering what santa would bring her
What sho wanted for Christmas @4s =
doll and seine healthy food for hes
mother. and she knew that Santa would
not forget her. as she had been a very
good giId while father was away to war.
The Might before chrlstnIas her mother
Was getting much better BY Mays kind
ness. May hung up her stocking and
put a note in the stocking. and this is
how the note read;
Dear Santa I have been a good
elfl since father went 20 war and will
sou please put In a doll and some pure
food for mother. I am.
MAY DEBART.9
When she aHoke In tho merning she
ran 10 her stocking. and what should
she find but a well dressed doll and
much, food for her mother. and very much
elothing. and this 10 what she received.
not from Santa Claus but from the
american children who had sent toys.
(. clothing and food for al the European
/ children May was the haPRiest child In
. Europe
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-03
Little Stories by Little Folk

christmas tree We left them there all
night.
The next morning. after we had seen
our presents and played a while. my little
friend brought her dolls over, and we
Dressed my dolls again. We showed them
all what was In their stockings and I
think they were very well pleased. After
they wero dressed we put them In chairs
around the Christmas tree and went In
the other room and dressed up like Santa
Claus in q heavy long coat and a CAP
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-03
CHRIST Prlze.)
A Typical Christmas.

BS Ruth Harrison, Aged II Years, Ras
VIENNA, Neb. Red Side.
on Christmas. mamma. papa and 1
went 10 my uuele's, about sixteen mites
ftom here. and am going to tell you
about It in my story.
&c was Christmas morning and all were
getting ready 10 so. Very soon all we're
ready and coats and caps on and we set
lied down for the short ride. II was
SHOWING and soon everything Yves white.
we ali were excited to get out into tho
snow and make snowballs. My uncle
was ut the depot TO meet us with a
wagon II was fun to be cut In the
snow It was not long before we reached
tie farm and there We found some Of my
cousins, II was about l2sSo o'clock by
this time. We ali sat around the fire
and told stories until dinner time. and
aftercwe had eaten our dinner the older
folks sent Va children down into the base
npent 10 play until they got papa fixed
like old Santa Claus and the tree fixed
with the presents ThSn they called US.
santa came In with his pack on his back.
We were all surprised to sce him. for we
cid not knew Santa Claus was going to
be there. lie gave US our presents, and
the FIRST thing we knew he went cut OF
the door s-flYing, 80 that We did not
get 20 say "Goodbyer We received our
presents and thought they were fine. We
then played games and told stories until
supper time. and after supper we popped
corn and sat by the fire and rested. for
we were ali tired and soon had TO go to
bed. The next day mamma, papa and
went home. ! mover will forget that day
hope Mr. Waste Basket Is cut for q
cali.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-03
Ride on Sleds.

BY Everett Judevfne, Aged 10 Years,
Bellwood. Neb Red Side.
One day last year four Of us boys got
our sleds and got on behind a dray
wagon that was hauling wood for man
about half mile from town. When he
got loaded up he would take it to town.
When We we're coming back he ran the
horses As fast as they could so. so that
when he came to short corner he
turned and we pretty nearly fell off.
When we reached home we let go and
went home because We were cold
think will close for this time. hope
my letter escapes MIR. Wastebasket
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-03
Busy Bee RHYMES.

BY Mary Fischer, Aged 10 Years, 9s0s La
fayette Avenue. Omaha. Red Side
Tommy went a fishing in little boat
And he thought it much fun to so for ?
little float,
And as he went floating by
He heard a little cry.
Oh" said Tommy, that's = fish.
SO he got a little dish,
And tried TO catch the fish
In his little, tiny dish,
But he sal1. 't'll not try,
For fish do not cry.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-03
Second Prize.)
Our Sewing School.

Elvira Turnqulst. Aged 10 Years. hi5
North Fortieth street, Omaha Neb.
The Zion Lutheran church had a little
sewing soheol called tire willing Work.
crs" Mrs swanson and Mrs. Anderson
are teachers.
We have bean sewing for the little or
phans at ure ImIpahusl orphaRase
Mrs. swanson has donated dolls and
we sew for them. Beaoh doll is 10 have
complete wardrobe. Me also sew TN
derclothes and nightg0wnh for the Or
phanE.
Next Wednesday We arc going 10 the
orphange and brtRg them the presents.
[ hope that our visit viii make the or
phans happy.
wish all OF the little Basy Bees a
Merry Christmas aDd Happy New
Ncar
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-03
Diligent Irene.

BY Mary Fischer. Aged 10 Years, $500
Lafayette Avenue, Omaha, Neb.
Irene always wanted TO help ner
teacher. 80 she did her lessons the best
she could. One day the teacher said II
am going to give everybody a new prob
lem and l want everybody to do your
best"
Most Of the class did not like to have
new problems, 50 they did not try very
hard.
When the teacher marked the prob
lens the children had done Irene was the
only one that had II right.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-03

ana scarf. Then came back and read
the names on the presents after taking
them off the tree. The other children
gave them 90 the dolls whose names
were read. After the presents were given
out We gave them candy, which. OF
course, we ate ourselves. Then gave q
little talk 10 the dolls about Christmas
and went out.
II the dolls could talk | think they
would say that this Christmas was the
happiest Christmas they ever had.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-03

ENENE NOBLE, 35O5 Hawthorne avenue Omaha the new
of the Busy Abbott Of Bow
III is the The s end
king Side. he NJ
will enjoy
on
others Of
Nsb Alice
William
election, The retiring is Ethel Brnkman.
distinctly athletic h
and like fish"
She old.
The king Is also having
marke literary ability
All the round
their leaders help
Bee history
coan of
friends She e trip much.
to
second Era of
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-03

wheat. When he comes home the family
&C out for a little ride with him. When
they get back again the father helps
them out Of the sleigh and then they go
into the house. The mother brings out
the goose 10 eat. After the father tells
the children a story they go to bed very
early. In the morning the children go 70
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-03
Letter to the Hive.

BY Bernice Fisher, Oral. $. D. Blue Side.
| wish to become a Busy Bee and Join
the Blue side. This is my first letter
Our home is in the great alfalfa belt
and we live only a few miles from the
home OF the man who discovered how
to make alfalfa tea. coffee. candy, flour
and syrup.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-03

churches. Each class was to give some
little gift for the poor
There was to be a Christmas tree at
the city hail and big dinner for all the
poor. The Kearney boys band played
also. Each poor child went away happy
like the Christmases TO give away
presents as well as to receive.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-03
Mabel's Christmas.

BY Edith Kenyon, 1913 Cunning Street,
Omaha, Neb.
1t was Christmas morning and Mabel
was crying as il her heart would break.
Well, no wonder she was crying-there
was no Christmas tree, nor toys. nor
anything Mabel would like to have had
for Christmas Her mother was very
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-03
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-03
Christmas in Norway.

By Helena B. Gille. Aged 10 Years. $40
North Thirty-third Street, Omaha.
Red Side.
Norway h called the Land Of the Mid
night sun because the sun shines In the
middle OF the night in summer. They
the always sure Of having snow and
sleigh riding at Christmas time
On Christmas a little before dinner the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-03
The Right Spirit,

BY Lucille Sonneland. Aged II, Kearney. !
Neb. Red Side.
This Christmas was a Swing Christmas
for the Methodists and many other
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-03
DON'T BE Constipnted.

All kinds of ailments result from con-
stipation. DR.. Kings New Life Pills are
mild and effective; prevent constipation.
25c. All druggists. -Advertisement.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-01-03

see the Christmas tree, which Is lighted
with candles. In the evening they hang
wheat on the door for the birds to have
their Christmas.
Evening journal., 1915-04-19
aYELIoW pERII- MANI, oNcr MoRr.

A MERlCANS who suffer from yellow peril" neurosis
A have had another thrill that has mado them al
most hystercal The presence Of Japanese warshps
and merchant craft the Mexican coast gave rise
TO rumor that the Japs, through concessions from
Mexico, had established a naval base al Turtle Bay
only fo9 miles south of San Diego. Cal Immediately
every yellow peril" sufferer began 10 make himself
heard and. without waiting ascertain whether the
rumors we're wel-foundcd baseless began pictur-
ing the menace Of japanese invasion. Investiga-
ton quickly revealed that the Japanese vessels we're
on the coast engaged in salvage work ON the cruiser
Asama which went ashore near the mouth of the
bay some time ago
II does not become men of a great and powcrful
nation such as have here to permit themselves TO
be thrown of their feet by every move tho Japs make
IN the Pacific Nor are these yellow peril" spasms
IN which large section OF our people have been led
to indulge calculated to conserve the peaceful rola-
tons between this country and the island empire of
the Orient Repeatedly those who direct the govern
mental policies OF that empire have given, privately
and publicly positive assurance of the pacific att-
tude OF Japan toward the United States That ma
ton has made hostile move in any quarter against
us There has been nothing 10 warrant suspicion and
yet the sufferers from The yellow peril" mania never
lose an opportunity TO ound the sensibiliics of the
japanese by attempting to throw upon them cloud
Of national suspicion
Men Of experience who have been in Japan and felt
the Japanese pulse unfarngy have reported that Of
ncial and public sentiment there is friendly to the
United States and that the Japs express regret that
their feelings and purposes so misnerpretcd by
certain Americans who should know better than 10
indulge in such hystorical outbursts as they do
from time to time Those observers also assert
that the Japs apart from their limited activities
against the Germans in China have no desire for war
and that they still engaged in working their WAY
from beneath the burden Of debt that piled up as re-
suit OF the successful With Russia Il also is as
serted by such impartial and intelligent students of
the situation That recognizes more fully than
do the laps the ultimate hopeessness Of war with
the United States, no matter what preliminary sue
oesscs such war might bring 10 tho army and tho
navy of the Mikado. in view Of those assurances il
becomes Americans TO act like full grown men in their
consideration Of and their comments upon the so-caled
"yellow peril"
Evening journal., 1915-04-19
GYPSY Smith MEETINGS
BEGIN HERE SUNDAY

Arrangements arc being completed
for the Gypsy Smith. Jr.. meetings.
which will start in Delaware Avenue
Baptist Church next Sunday The
committee that is making the canvass
of the homes between Fourth street
and the Brandywine and between Mar
ket and Van Buren, streets is making
good progress.
The work Of this committee is to
lind tho names and residences of those
who do not attend or are not connect
cd with any church and 10 try 10 in
tercst them IN the Gipsy Smith meet
ings. Where the householder tells the
canvasscr that they are connected
with some church. they will not be
bothered or annoyed further II is
pleasing to note the courtesy that is
being shown the canvassers. This
visitation must be completed and in
the hands OF the chairman of the COM
mittec, Harry Z. Link. not later than
Wednesday night. April 2i
The church was crowded last night
and the choir sang special music. DR..
Joseph y Irwin. tho pastor, spoke on
philadelphia. the City OF Col" A
number we're baptized at the close of
the service.
a number Of cottage prayer meet
incs will be held on Thursday even
ing. The places Of meeting will be an
nounced later. This is the last week
of the prayer meetings in the homes.
Reservations have been made for or
ganizations of men for next Sunday.
Monday and Tuesday evenings and
any other organization of men OF wo-
men who want reservation must
take the matter up with the pastor
this week.
Evening journal., 1915-04-19
TRAN HITTERs VISIT CHURCH.

Trail hitters" of tho Pennsylvania
Railroad Y. NJ. c. A.. of Philadelphia,
invaded Wilmington yesterday. visit
ing several churches. At the Epworth
NJ. r. Church last night. fifteen OF the
trail hitters" OF different denomina-
tons and all railroad officials. we're
in charge.
Five stirring addresses were deliv-
cred by as many speakers. Excellent
music was also furnished by their own
orchestra. The trail hitters" are an
active part of the BILLY Sunday En-
thusiastic Workers. and they are
helping TO carry on the work COM
menced by this evangelist Other
members Of the party. which was
brought TO Wilmington through the ef-
forts of r. p Mitchell. assistant sec
rotary Of the local Y. NJ. c. A.. were
distributed in various other churches.
including Hope Baptist and Olivet
Presbyterian churches.
Evening journal., 1915-04-19
eERMANY.s suBMARINE WORK.

From the Middletovn New Era.
II the commander of German sub
marine spoke the truth when he ex-
cused the murder of innocent nom
combatants on board an English mer-
chant vessel on the ground that I'VE
have orders 10 sink everything" he
pronounced an indictment against the
German government which the world
cannot ignore and revealed condi-
tion which no neutral government can
tolerate. To cause the drowning Of
1870 non-combatants on a passenger
ship is not war. II is wholesale mur-
der The Germans have complained
that all neutral sympathies we're
against them. What else can they ex
peot when they not only countenance
but demand the preparation OF such
acts Of wanton. indefensible sayag-
cry? So long as Germany elects to
appear on the sea only as a pirate
and marauder, needless OF the rights
Of friends as we'll as foes. she cannot
complain if~the whole civilized world
condemns her.
Evening journal., 1915-04-19

HEROIC WORK IN SERytA.

~ war and pcstilence. Bcset from without by Aus
tfa and from within by typhus fever the gallant
vans whose refusal TO accede to the outrageous Aus
uian demands precipitacd INC greatest war in the
history of the world having terrible Time Of IT,
Those doctors and nurses who have gone from an
parts of the world TO the aid Of the stricken people
arc deserving OF much honor Many of them already
have succumbcd TO the dreaded disease which they
went to combat and yet many others are rushing in
10 take up the work Of tradicating the disease that
finding hundreds OF victims daily II is splendid
piece Of sclfsacrihce that stands out boldly in the
great European conhagraon shows that the broth
crhood Of man still survives the smoke and the flame
Of that unprecedented conflict
Evening journal., 1915-04-19
MONDAY APR. l9. 1915
DIR. GEORGE W. MARsHALLs DEATH.


VXTIDESPREAD expression of regret has followed
w the announcement Of the death Of Dr. George W.
Marshall Of Milford. He not only stood high in the
medical profession but had figured consplcuously
many years in the social political and official life OF
our commonwealth There are few Delawareans who
did not know him. either personally by sight All
OF them knew him by reputation.
Dr. Marshall held various responsible State Offices
AS recently last year he President pro tenn Of
the State Senate Prior to that he had been State
suranoo Commissioner and member OF the State
Senate
His interest in. educational matters served TO
keep him prominently and avoraby before the people
for many years In point Of continuous service he
was the Oldest member Of the Board of Trustees OF
Delaware College. He also played an important part
in the affairs OF the Delaware College for Women
Three weeks ago when United States Commissioner
OF Education Claxton in this State, DR.. Marshall
attended the educational conference held at Delaware
College lie assisted In tho organization work accom-
plished there Al that time he seemed to be cheerful
although not in the best Of health That has been
overtakcn by death is as surprising as it is re-
grcttablc
Evening journal., 1915-04-19
c0rRT HOUSE ECONOMY.

III AvING cut of the spring water supply in the
Al County Court House offices. the Levy Court has
put into effect another staggering piece of economy
In its effort TO work its way out OF the slough of hnan-
cal despond In future the county officials and clerks
must find their matches.
Meanwhile "sawmi Uill Scott, ono Of these spring
wator-match-stick economists. continues to ride
around in county automobile and real economy goes
a-begging
II Is in order for some member Of the court to move
that tho County Comptroller be Instructed to ascer-
tain al once how long IL will take for the county to
work out Of debt under this
policy Of economy with Commissioner SCOTS automo
bile eating gasoline and cylinder oil on the side An
immediate report should be asked the taxpayers
may know just where they stand in the matter
Evening journal., 1915-04-19
ur TO MuRRAY TO VALE GOOp.

From the Milford Chronicle.
Governor Miller has selected Vol
ley NJ. Murray, of -Selbyville. to je
the hrst Receiver Of Taxes for Sus-
sex county. and his appointment
should insure the effective working
out the success claimed for the new
system.
After all. II is not matter of law,
so much, as it is capable men 10 car
ry out the purpose Of the Law. which
makes success OF failure in public
business. When incapable men. or men
who have not the backbone TO stand
up for right and justice get into
office, then II is certain TO fail of its
purpose, and the people blame the
law for the failure, when it should
be the man TO get condemnation.
The old system was lacking in a
head responsible for action, but the
new law places the receiver OF taxes
squarely on the responsibility rack.
and if he makes an organization OF
the business. and establishes a record
accounting system, then tho work will
soon get into running shape. and
prove TO be a great reform. It's now
up TO Volley NJ Murray and he will
be either a greatly praised and ap-
precisted servant OF the people in
tho next two years. or he will be a
colossal failure. We predict the first,
and believe he will merit all praise
the people can show.