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Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-15
Little Stories by Little Folk
prize Story
All About Ants.
By Glen Thomas, Aged II Years,
Clarks, Neb Red Side.

What are ants? They are very in
dustrious little creatures. Early in
the spring till the first frost in the
fall You can see them at work. In the
spring they are carrying out dirt and
making their homes. There are sew
cral different kinds OF ants. Some OF
the small kinds build their homes
about three or four inches below the
surface. The larger ones make their
homes deeper in the ground. They go
down deep enough so they can make
mound above the ground, on this
mound they raise what is called ant
rice. Ants lay their eggs in the bot
tom OF their homes. The ants know
when it is going to rain, so they plug
up the hole. Then they go in search
of food for a winter supply. When
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-15

ny letter did not get printed, SO I
lill write in the Busy Bee page. My
birthday is November 2. | go to
school and am in the fourth grade.
My studies are arithmetic, geography.
language, spelling and reading. Geog-
Apply, arithmetic and spelling are my
hardest studies. | like reading fine.
We have twenty-one in our school.
Our teachers name is Miss Baldwin.
She is a fine teacher. l have been
alone in my class ever since / have
started to school.
/ have two brothers and two sis
tiers. live on a farm. | hope my
letter will get printed.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-15

Mrs. ]. M. Metcalf was reelected
president OF the Equal Franchise so.
ciety at the annual meeting held
Thursday afternoon at the Hotel Fon.
tenelle. Mrs. c. w. Russell is first
vice president; Mrs. John l.. Ken
needy, second vice president; Mrs. E
c. Twamley, recording secretary
Miss Mona Coweli, corresponding
secretary, and Mrs. Charles H. Jo-
names, treasurer
Whether to raise funds for the
suffrage cause by giving large
bridge party or by sponsoring lee.
ture course was much mooted ques-
ton for discussion. No decision was
reached, but board meeting will take
up the question.
Mrs. W.. E. Barley of Lincoln
state suffrage president, and Mrs. p
T. McGerr Of Falls City gave suffrage
talks.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-15
Likes Prize Book.

By Helen K. Halter, Aged IA Years,
Box $50, St. Maries, Idaho.
Blue Side.
You don't know how happy | was
when | saw that my story won first
prize. Papa was surprised, too, for
he didn't even know l had written to
YOU
Tthank you so much for the book.
1t is so nice. l have quite a few
books and l am very fond of reading.
l think the new one is fine. 1t is the
first time have ever won prize for
any story. 3D..
We are very busy now making hay;
it is so late, the first of>October, and
we aren't through yet. We can't get
any help and have had lots of bad
luck.
But l will try and write some stor-
les for The Bee page, anyhow. |
thank you again very, very much for
the book.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-15
Palmer Writing Method.

By Rose Noka, Aged 3 Years,
Schuyler, Neb. Blue Side.
The Palmer method is known over
all parts of the United States. 1t is
easy, so everyone can use it. 1t is
hard for people to use it after they
have used the f"ger movement for
many years, but children just starting
to school should begin using the
Palmer method All tie men in bus
mess writing are using it.
To learn this method you should
practice it very often. They have
teachers in all the schools to teach
the children to use the Palmer meth
cd. l hope all the Busy Bees will
learn to be good business writers,
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-15
Alone in Her Class,

By Edythe Ranney, Aged 8 Years,
Weeping Water, Neb. Red Side.
l am going to join the Red side. !
wrote in the Iowa Homestead, but
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-15

By Helen K. Halter, Aged IA Years,
Box $50, St. Maries, Idaho.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-15

The first meeting of the music sec
ton, Association of Collegiate Alum
nae, will be held Monday afternoon at
the home of Miss. Helen Root, 2o0l
Dewey avenue. Miss Margaret Burke
will lead the program on Beginnings
of the Opera" the first subject for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-23
PRESIDENT FILLS
TWO BIG OFFICES
Names Robert F. Wagner
Postmaster of New York,
D. C. Williams, Chicago.
FORMER is RECOGNIZED
AS A TAMMANY LEADER
Both Appointees MI. Wilson's PEI
sonaI Choice. the Interested Sena-
tors Are Informed.

The long awaited nominations 81
nosrmaSterS for New York and en-
capo were sent to the Senate yesterday
afternoon by the President. Robert +,
Wagner for New York and Dixon c,
Williams for chicago.
u is understood that Senator pGor-
man will not oppose the nomination OF
Mr. Wagner. Whether Senator Lewis
Of Illinois will fight the confirmation
of MIR Williams was a matter of spec
uIatjou here last night. In the past the
senator has declared his opposition 70
the appointment Of Mr.. Williams. He
had submitted the names of four Ger
naan-AmeriCaus to the Postmaster Gen
eraI and to the President any one "t
whom. he said wnuld be satisfactory
to him Senator Lewis was net at the
capitol Yesterday.
Mr. Wagner - a democratic state
senator and is known as one of the
Tammamy leaders of the state. Joseph
Johnson former fire commissioner
had been decided upon for the place
but was opposed. Mr.. Williams is :
close friend of Postmaster Genera
BuTlt son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-23
W|LDS Of THE AMAZON
GRAPHICALLY DEPICTED

The vilds of the Amazon, of other
mystery spots in South America. and of
POLYNESIA were described by the scien-
ttic traveller and explorer Henry L.
Crompton, professor of zoology. Colun-
hia University. last night in lecture
illustrated by stereopticon, before tn
National Press Club. His lecture was de
voted to tales of his experiences in
travelling IN the tropics of two hemi
spheres. covering 10000 miles
The waterfall of kaieteur in British
Guiana. $50 feet Might've times the
height of \iagara-and from 300 TO
40" feet wide. was pictured by him as
the god of the natives Euperstitious
and believing in ghosts, they exhibit
canoes which have become petrited as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-23

at o'clock tomorrow night at 337
Southern building.
Maj Cashier will take hold of the
work. not only because of his official
position. but also for the reason that
he is member of the national Aerial
coast patrol commission. of which Ad-
miral Peary is chairman. Associated
with them are John Hays Hammond.
jr.: Emerson McMillin of New York,
Senator Johnson of Maine, Senator
Sheppard of Texas. DR.. L. Lester Jones,
superintendent of the United States
coast and geodetic survey, and others
of national prominence.
In twelve states progress is report
ed by the adherents of the national
aerial patrol commission. The plan
being followed of which Washington
is an important strategic unit on the
chart, was drawn up by John Hays
Hammond, jr.. and takes in the coast
defense needs by aeroplane of the en-
tire country. from Eastport, Me, to
Cape Flattery, Washington, long and
irregular stretch of more than 5000
miles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-23
G. O. P. CONVENTION PLANS.
Maryland Republicans to Meet in
Baltimore. Probably May 9.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
BALTIMORE. Md. April 22.-The re-
publican state convention will be held
in this city the second week in May.
This was decided upon at meeting
of the state central committee. held
here this week. The exact date for
the convention. which will probably he
May 2. was left in the hands of Chair
man TAFT. who presided at the meet
ing. A resolution was adopted fixing
the number of delegates to the state
convention as identical with each
county and district representation in
the legislature.
There will be sixteen delegates TO
the national convention at Chica go
two from each district and four at
large. ON the day prior to the state
convention. it was agreed by resolu-
ton. the delegates elected to the state
convention shall meet in causuS in
groups as covered by their respective
congressional districts and shall select
candidates for district delegates and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-23
SEAPLANE FOR CAPITAL
Effort Will Be Made at Meeting To-
morrow Night to Add to Wash
ington's Defenses.

a military seaplane may he added to
the defenses of Washington.
Rear Admiral Robert T.. Peary. Maj.
j. &. Castner of the regular army. at
present adjutant general of the Dis
trict militia, and others are interested
in the project, and an order for the
machine may be placed within the next
few weeks.
The Chamber of Commerce, Board Of
Trade. Rotary Club and Retail Mer-
chants Association have been inter
ested in the proposition, and an or
ganization meeting will be held with
Rear Admiral Peary and his associates
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-23

the New York state senate. He is a
Tammany democrat. living in this city,
and forty years old. He was born in
Prussia.
While engaged in the practice of law
here he was elected in 1905 to the as
semhly. serving successive terms until
elected in 1903 to the upper branch of
the legislature. There he had been a
leading figure in the politics of his
party. serving as president pro TEN.
when the democrats held the ma iority
and as minority leader at other times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-23
Bluff Saves His Life.

He recited instances of personal peril
from Indians, especially in his Amazon
tourney, end of chance reinforced by
experience that brought him through
in safety. At one time, by pure blur.
he avoided the murdcrous purpose of
an Amazonian Indian who was dis
satisfied with his notion of the COM
merciaI basis of a trade
The lives. customs and ceremonialS
of the natives of Polynesia were de
scribed. The fire walking dance of
Tahitians. he explained, the natives
believe to show the power of a native
goddess.
irof. Crampton's expedition into
South America was for tn" purpose of
gathering scieNtifi" data for the Amer
lean Museum of Natural History, as
curator of invertebrate. zoology. He
is also A research associate of the Car
neGie Institution of WASHINGTON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-23
Presidents Personal Choice.

President Wilson wrote letters yes
terday to Senators tt'orman and
Lewis informing them that he desired
to mahc personal appointments for
New York and Chicago post offices and
= notifying them whom he had chosen.
Last night he had not received replies.
The President telegraphed Senator
Wagner yesterday morning urging him
TO accept the position. When word was
conveyed to the " hite House that he
had announced in New York his in
ability TO accept officials said no for
NAL reply had come from him and in
diCated they believed he would change
, his mind
BY making personal appointments in
the two vacancies, it was explained, the
President sought to avoid Increasing
fractional differences in New York and
Chicago which have marked the con-
test over the two positions. For that
reason he is very anxious that senator
Wagner accept the place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-23
Insurance Solicitor Arrested,

Harold T. Rowland. n former insur-
ance solicitor, was arrested yesterday
by Detectives Mullen and O'Brien and
locked up to answer three charges OF
forgery and one of grand larceny. Miss
Mary f. Wilson, 1910 Ma massachusetts,
avenue northwest, charges that the de-
PENDANT rented furnished apartment
from her and disposed of much OF her
portable property. while Marshall c
Hopkins of the Auto Service Company
charges him with forgery. 1t is al
legged that he forged Hopkins name To-
checks for sums aegreEating more
than 500. Bond was fixed at $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-23
Surprise to MI. Wagner.

NEW YORK. April 22.-Eobert +. Was-
ner when Informed today that he had
been nominated by President Wilson for
o. the place of postmaster of New York city.
Announced that he would be unable to ac-
cept the position.
The sending OF my name is COM
-plete surprise to me- said Senator Wag-
sner. Il have indicated before that |
did not seek the office and that if | had
amy political ambitions they We're in
other directions. Naturally the Presi :
Hent's offer of the position is an honor
which do not underestimate, but which
! find impossible to accept
IL was learned on authority that Col.
f. NJ. House had talked with Senator
Wagner on the subject some weeks ago.
al which time, it was said, on behalf of
: nator Wagner today. he had informed
Col. House that he did not desire the
position. Senator Wagner, it was under
stood. had repeated his defamation to
Col. House only yesterday
Was Born in Prussia
Mr.. Wagner is democratic leader of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-23
SLIP COVERS
10 Order: 1928
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soon be here.
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for slip covers. curtains. screen
filling, laundry bags, 17C
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-23
Weapons of Defense.

From the Ionkers Statesman.
Yeast-Got any munition factories
out your way?
Crimsonbeak -0h. yes: we've a roll
ing-pin factory and a fatiron foundry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-23

example of the power of the super
natural which controls the downfall of
waters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-23
Awnings
2==e!=!:: 98c
On Fourth Floor.

Complete with all attach
ments; 20 feet wide. CSC 3 feet.
Sis: 80 feet. 81 50: i feet. Sis.
Drop Awnings for the porch
matching the window awnings
--oXS feet. Sis: SIS feet. $3.50:
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SHADES-Of best handmade
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-23

district alterrates to the national con-
vention and presidential electors. the
candidates so selected to be presented
to the convention for ratification.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-23

Mr.. Wagner is democratic leader
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-01-11
WOMAN VISITOR is
CHARGED WITH THEFT
PROPRIETOR OF STORE swEARs
SHE TRIED TO STEAL SKIRT
FROM Ais STORE.

Much excitement was caused on
East Pine street this morning, when
the police. summoned to tie store of
Morris Covensky, placed under arrest
Mrs. Mary Mcdonald. of New Augusta,
who was charged with shoplifting.
The woman was taken to police
headquarters and released on bond
She will be given hearing later in
the day.
Covensky stated that skirt had
disappeared from one Of the counters,
and that 1t was found tucked on the
inside of the waist which Mrs. Nc.
Donald wore. Mrs. Mcdonald declared
that she had placed the skirt under
her arm, and was looking at another
one when the proprietor had her ar
rested.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-01-11

Speaker Conner, of the lower house,
was magnanimous to at least two of
his opponents in the recent speaker
ship contest, both being given import
ant committee assignments.
The most desirable berth at the dis
posal of the speaker, the chairman
ship of the Judiciary committee, went
to Mr.. Norwood of Pike, who was
coupled in the betting" with Mr.. Con-
ner in the speakership race, both be-
ing regarded as candidates of the new
administration. This selection caused
some surprise, for Mr.. Norwood is
not a lawyer engaged in active prac-
tice. However, he graduated in law,
practiced the profession for several
years. and was member of the SEN
ate judiciary committee at the last
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-01-11
session

q +
session.
BY MS appointment TO the chair
manship OF the appropriation commit
Itee, Mr Howerton, Of Lee. becomes
one Of the most powerful figures in
the House. he is somewhat OF a
treasury Watchdog" having served
on this committee during the Brewer
administration, and achieved consid-
cradle distinction as a man not afraid
% use the pruning knife on appro-
priation bills.
#The profound surprise, however,
was given by the speakSs when he an
nounced Mr. Everett, OF Newton, as
chairman OF the ways and means com
mlttee. Thls Is berth of the high
est importance, and Is usually award
ed TO some member who has made
long and careful study OF the states
finances, and who has an inherited
genius for raising money As Mr..
Everett is newspaper editor. he has
never had an opportunity to display
aDliity Oh that sort. However, his
friends are confident that he VIII make
good In TINS important berth, which
is douOis important this year because
OF tne avowed determination OF a ma
Jority OF tne members not TO authorize
pond issues FOR current expenses.
Mr.. winters, oil frenada, mas framed
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-01-11
.P.O. SHOWS PROSPERITY

Continued from Page One,)
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-01-11

third class is believed te have been
larger than ever before in like peri
cd. 1t is not yet possible to give ac.
curate figures, but the general infor-
nation that has come to the depart
ment justifies this impression. In
fact, the first half of the current fis.
cal year is likely to be credited with
as large a number of these transfers
as have been made in any full year
for long time.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-01-11
STEVENS CONFIRMED

Il was simply difference Of opin-
ion as to the proper legal construc-
ton Of the elective judiciary
amendment.
NO FIGHTING MOOD.
Il The incoming Governor is not
in fighting mood these days.
While not an advocate Of "peace
at any price, he ls not seeking
new hostilities Of any sort, and,
according to statements made BY
his intimate friends, he prefers
to get along In harmony with
everybody whenever It is possible
to do so. Accordingly, he with
drew his opposition to the con-
firmation of Judge Stevens, and,
as its presiding officer, permitted
the Senate to confirm the new in
cumbent Of the supreme bench
without even going through the
formaIity of referring the Gov
ernor's message to the Judiciary
committee. In fact, there was no
committee to refer the message to
when Il arrived, as the judiciary
committee had not been named at
that hour.
Much satisfaction was expressed
among members Of both the House
and Senate over the result. In
tense interest was manifested In
the executive session, but the sus-
pense was brief, the entire proceed
ure occupying not more than TWEEN.
ty minutes.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-01-11
- - eS
MEN T S :
t~~~S o<&t


3fe StHforo.
Ladies' Brass Band.
ag this season with
I" Clifford Company.
fhis Way" is made up
m whose headquarters
The women have been
$ in their native coun-
o the war, they came
and everywhere they
they have been a big
show. The band will
'ipal streets and give
ig the parade. They
in the evening in
ditorium. Musically,
W this year is the
/. walk This Way"
orium on Saturday
rs.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-01-11

Lees Puncture-proof tire Is guaran-
teed against punctures for $500 miles.
$1,000 cash offered for every pune
ture, and tire repaired free.-Hawkins
Hardware Co. tues&sat-tf-c
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-01-11

Miss Ruth D. Evans, deputy county
clerk of Hamilton county. Tenn. has
written a manual for magistrates in
that state.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-01-11
.n Of Allah.

scenic production,
lllah," a four-act
he novel of Robert
II come to the Au-
lay, January 81. for
out-rank anything
cen before in Hat
of the play are
ms Of the desert
desert, and provide
Of settings for act
omantic character
OF of Mr.. Hichens'
a young Trappist
the monastery In
I; 10 years. He
lish woman with
iionately in love.
Use Affection. ana
! Of friends she
Jus youth and
their honeymoon
by his broken
one night to
q friend
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-01-11

The life ana use of ewing ma
chine greatly depends on, The use of
a good OIL The best oil for such use
can be obtained at Singer shop.-Adv.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-01-11

The Grand Duchess dsorge Of Rus
sia has established two hospitals in
Harrowgate, England. She is the pos
SCISSOR of enormous wealth and is not
ed for her magnificent diamonds and
furs.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-01-11
CITY EREvITIES

w. E. Estes, cashier of the city gov
ernment. is confined to his home to-
day with the grip.
Lee Miller, manager Of the Cohen
Dry Goods Store, of D.Lo. Miss. Y
in the city today on business. ~
George Butler, well known jackson
attorney, is in Hattiesburg today on
legal business.
Charged with failing to pay his
street tax, John Winston was fined
Sc in Mayor Ratson's court this morn
ing.
The Hattiesburg news., 1916-01-11
WANTS
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR SALE-One small cash register
$50 victrola and Remington Blind"
typewriter. All of which are in good
! condition. Address Box 5t3 or
Phone 21. f1-3t-e
YOUNG Business man desires room
with or without board P. o. Box 513.
11-3t-c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-16
NATIONAL RAILWAY
 STRIKE IN PROSPECT

Boston, January 13.-New England representatives of the Big Four" brotherhood announced tonight that preparations were under way for talk | ing a general vote of railroad men on a proposal to submit a demand for an eight-hour day. By Tuesday, it is ex- pected, all the locomotive engineers firemen and enginemen, trainmen and conductors included in the brotherhoods
 on the New England lines of the New York New Haven and Hartford, Bos-
 ton and Albany, Boston and Maine Central Vermont and Maine Central
 railroads will have the ballots in hand. A vote also will be taken on a propo- sition for time and a half pay for over time work in the freight, yard and hostler service.
 The proposed action of the Big Four" organizations involves virtually all the railroads of this country, Mexico and Canada and ballots will be sent to the brotherhood headquarters at Cleve- land, o. It probably will be Febru- ary 1 before the New England ballots can be forwarded As the vote of oth- CT districts in the country will be de- layed union officials here believe that
 if the proposition is accepted by the men no formal demand on the com panies can be made before April.