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Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-27
BY David Cory

good, for she was only weeping for
herself, and not because she was
sorry that she had been so cruel to
the poor frightened geese. At last
one day, something happened that
made her realize how her poor
geese must have suffered when the
sharp stones hit them. A number
of boys with many jeers and much
laughter commenced to stone her,
and when she felt the pain of the
blows she cried aloud and ran to
hide. And she tapped her arms in
the air to help her run the more
swiftly, just as she had seen her
geese do when she had run after
them with stones in her hands. And
she ran so swiftly that she outdis-
tanced the boys, and hid behind
some trees that grew near by. Look
ing out from behind the trunk of
the tree, where she had hidden, she
saw to her dismay that the cruel
boys had turned their attention to
her flock and were stoning their
with great cruelty. Seeing this. and
remembering how painful were the
blows which she had received, she
quickly gathered up a quantity of
stones and rushed to the rescue of
her geese. At this the boys turned
again upon her, but nothing daunted,
and resolving to save her flock, she
bravely fought them back, in spite
of many hurts she received from the
stones that hit her. At last, the
boys ran away, for she was a strong
young thing and knew how to throw
stones as well as any lad of her age,
if not better Turning to her flock,
which was we'll scattered by this
time, and frightened beyond reason,
she saw standing before her the
little old man who had warned her
not to hurt her geese.
Daughter, thou shalt be repaid
fcr thy bravery. He that has him
self suffered knoweth another's
woe" Great was the goose-girls
Joy to see that instead OF coat of
feathers she was again clad in her
short skirt and blouse, and that at
her feet lay a pile OF feathers. Then
the little old man handed her a
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-27
BUSY BEES IN WAR TIME

be a good name" said her mother,
for he is little trick dog and Pier
rot means clown in French" That
name just fits him, mother" said
Bettykins. So the little dog was
named Pierrot
Money for Red Cross.
The Red Cross, who takes care Of
our wounded soldier boys in France
needed money to buy medicines and
bandages and to pay people to go to
France to nurse the sick soldiers
and so they asked every city and vii
lage in the country to give all the
money they could to carry on this
great work. In the city where Bet
tykins lived every one the little girl
knew had given money to the Red
Cross or had helped in some way
What can | dor" Bettykins asked
herself. | will not be the only one
who has not done something. |
wish you could help ME Pierrot,"
she said to the little dog at her feet,
And then Pierrot stood up. Il know
what | can do" she cried. "Pierrot,
you have told me-" And then in
great haste she told her mother Of
her plan. Then there were busy
days. Bettykins and her mother
talked with the people who were
managing the Red Cross and with
the owner of a great hotel. Then
came the day. One of the biggest
days in Bettykins' life. Pierrot was
washed until his hair was beautifully
clean and fluffy. Then a great blue
bow was tied about his neck. Then
Bettykins and Pierrot stood up. A
hat was placed before him on the
table and large sign was tackled on
the front which read Give Pierrot
your money to the Red Cross"
All day Pierrot stood there like a
true soldier who is on duty for his
country,
At night, when the money was
counted, the Red Cross found Pier
rot had taken in 500, which is
large amount of money. And every
one praised Bettykins for thinking
up plan that helped the Red Cross
so much. but it wasn't | at all"
said Bettykins. "Pierrot has just
done his bit"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-27

tiny gold ring, which he told her
to slip over her little finger, saying
to her as she obeyed his instruc-
tons: CAS- long as you wear that
ring no one will remember that you
once wore feathersp' and with these
words he disappeared and was seen
no more. But the little goose-girl
never forgot her lesson, nor did she
ever leave off the little gold baud,
for fear some one might say to her:
f"Where is your beautiful gown OF
goose feathers?"
AS the little willful princess fin
ished her story the two peasant girls
hung their heads as if very much
ashamed.
Then the little wil1ful princess
took from her finger a pretty ring,
and, calling one of the girls to her,
said; Here will | place this ring
upon your finger so that whenever
you see it you will remember how
narrowly you escaped wearing a
gown of goose-feathers."
And the Princess Elaine did like
wise, taking off one of her pretty
rings and placing it upon the finger
of the other goose-girl, saying:
Keep this ring to remind you how
you have also escaped the gown of
goose-feathers,"
Then the two princesses went on
their way, and when they had gone
some distance they smiled at each
other to think mayhap they had
taught lesson that would never be
forgotten.
Now, as they drew near to the
old mill, the little wllful princess
came close to the millpond, and,
seeing frog asleep upon a log,
said to her cousin: 81 feel, sweet
cousin, so goodey-goodey, that
fear | may grow angel wings if |
continue" At which she picked up
a stone and threw it at the frog,
saying with a merry laugh. "Had
| hit him, mayhap should have
turned into frog prineessp Which
| am glad to say did not happen, for
# would have ended this story right
here, for how could anyone msszs
about a willful frog princess
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-27
A DOGS EDUCATION

Perhaps you do not think it is
hard to bring up little dog in the
way he should go; but that is be-
cause you do not own one, perhaps,
or else did not have anything to do
with his earliest years, writes the
Montreal Daily Star,
If you are such happy boy or
girl as 10 have a dog for a pet, re-
member three things especially:
Always be kind to him, always be
patient, and always be reasonable,
Always be kind. This means that
you should never strike puppy,
nor speak to it harshly. If you do,
you will have cringlng animal in
stead of a companionable doggie.
OF course, when he does wrong, let
him know that you are not de-
ceived; but this you can do in a
quiet way, without hurting him, by
repeating your command in a quiet
voice.
Be patient. Remember that the
puppy has to learn the language
just as you did when you were a
baby, and so do not expect that he
will understand everything you say
at once.
Be reasonable. Begin by teaching
him cleanliness and obedience, AS
dogs are naturally clean, you will
not have much trouble in teaching
him the first habit.
At first your puppy will seem
very disobedient. This is because
he does not always understand you,
If you have an order, make it short
and simple, as you would speak to
a foreigner not yet familiar with
your language. Point to the objects
about which you are speaking and
if he does not understand a COM
mand go over the words patiently
For instance if he does not come
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-27
Our Cat.
By Florence Seward, Aged II, 1884
Victor Avenue, Omaha, Neb.

By Florence Seward, Aged II, 1884
Victor Avenue, Omaha. Neb.
We have a cat which is very cute.
His coat is striped like a Tom cat,
so we call him Thomas. His real
name is Thomas Jefferson George
Washington Seward, and he is quite
proud of it, or seems to be, by the
way he struts around. We may
never fear of being lonesome when
Mr.. Thomas Is around. Ask him
all the question you want to and
he'll always politely answer "Meo-
ow." My father has way of play
ing with him by making him walk
on his two front legs and holding
his back legs high in the air. As
soon as Thomas thinks he has done
enough he will lay down and roll
over and meow" as much as to say
Nov, folks. I've down it, can't !
have something to eat" OF course
he plaques the life out of us till
he gets what he wants, then strolls
majestically out of the room lick
ing his chops" as we call it. Some
times he will wink at us. and he
looks so cute we just can't refuse
him anything he wants. Well, good
by, I'll write again.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-27
An Intelligent Cat.
By Edith Weir, 34l2 Dodge Street,
Omaha. Neb.

By Edith Weir, 34l2 Dodge Street.
Omaha, Neb.
We once had a yellow cat named
Chink. He was very smart and did
some unusual tricks, at least for a
cat.
One day there was some warm
water in the bath tub. Chink went
in and started to walk around the
edge of the tub. Finally he jumped
in. He waded around a while, then
he sat down and began to wash his
face. He seemed to enjoy it greatly
and took a bath whenever he had an
opportunity. Once we wanted to
see what he would do when there
was too much water lin the tub so
we turned it on but as soon as it got
too deep he pulled out the cork.
We put it in again only to have him
pull it out. After that whenever he
thought the water was too deep he
pulled out the cork.
He had several cute tricks besides
this.
He would watch US and when he
knew we were looking at him he
would take something in his mouth
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-27
My Pigs.
By Marian Talcott, Aged II, Nc
Clelland. la

Well as I didn't see my other let
ter in print will write again.
How are all the Busy Bees? l am
fine and have not got the Spanish
flu. We had two runt pigs and two
eripples that were starved so father
gave me a cripple and a runt and
my sister the other two.
My brothers built pen for them
and we put lots of straw for them
to sleep on. And plenty of corn
and milk. They are nice and fat.
We have turned them out. When
they get little bigger we are 60
ing to sell them and buy Liberty
bonds.
Father has a brother and a
nephew in France and two nephews
and a niece in the United States
Mother also has two nephews in
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-27
RULES FOR YOUNG
WRITERS

l. Write plainly and number
pages.
2. Use pen and ink, not pencil.
3: Short and pointed articles
will be given preference. Do not
use over $50 words.
4. Original stories or letters
only will be used.
5. Write your name, age and
address at the top of the first
page.
6. A prize book will be given
each week for the best contribu-
ton.
Address all communications to
Children's Department, Omaha
Bee, Omaha, Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-27
CHILDREN, DEAR:

| } | am delighted with your ami
Omal stories. they are so original
and well written. | can see that you
are growing interested in our little
contest and | have decided to con-
tinue it another week. One whole
week more to win the lovely prize!
Today | have an animal story for
you, for perhaps if you read this on
it may give you an idea for yours,
Hurry and write your stories for !
have another idea up my sleeve that
/ will tell you about next Sunday.
Lovingly, MARGARET.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-27
How Pierrot Did His Bit

One warm Saturday morning in
October, when the sun hung over
the top of the big maple tree in
Bettykins back yard, the little girl
sat on the back step and looked at
the bright colored maple leaves
strewn over the yard which the first
autumn wind had shaken from the
tree.
While Bettykins sat there quietly
thinking how she should spend the
day, Tabby, Bettykins' little kitty,
came stealing up into her lap and
nestled softly against her arm and
hand and purred contentedly.
"Oh," said Bettykins, Il know what
you want. You are teasing me for
cream" And at this Tabby purred
harder than ever and Struggled up
closer to her, Il just have to- give
it to you, Tabby," said Bettykins,
because | do think you are the very
softest, prettiest kitty | have ever
seen. So Bettykins ran into the
kitchen and her mother poured out
a dish of thick cream for Tabby and
Bettykins took out and placed it
on the ground for Tabby.
A Little White Dog.
Just then the postman came by
and Bettykins went to the front of
the house to see what he had
brought But there was only a letter
for her mother, so, the little girl
turned and went to the back yard
again to watch Tabby lap up his
cream. But when Bettykins reached
the back, there was no Tabby to be
seen. Instead there was a little
white dog in Tabby's place and he
was just finishing up Tabby's cream,
At first Bettykins was angry.
"Where is Tabby," she asked, land
what are you doing here9 Don't
you know it's wrong to steal?" To
which the dog. naturally, did not
TSake a reply. Instead he ran up to
Bettykins and crawled in her lap
and licked her hands and face. He
was such a dear little thing that
Bettykins had to love him in spite
of the fact that he had stolen
Tabby's cream, for he had short
curly, white hair, funny stubby ears,
and little pink nose and red
mouth that always looked like it
was laughing. When Bettykins got
up and ran about in the yard, the
little dog followed her and frisked
about merrily at her heels. He
rolled over and over in the grass and
to Bettykins' establishment and de-
light he suddenly sat up and held
UP his two little paws and seemed
to smile an he looked at Bettykins
as if he meant to say, "You see, |
am no ordinary dog at all,
Bettykins."
Just then Tabby came around the
corner of the house and to prove to
Bettykins that he was without a
doubt different than most dogs, he
did not fight with Tabby as most
dogs would have done but lay quiet
~ while Tabby came up and looked
at him as if to say How do you do"
and then politely walked away. AT
ter that they became fast friends,
Keeps Little Dog.
Bettykins ran to her mother. and
told her about the dog, Then they
both went outside and BettykiHs
called the dog and commanded him
TO stand up. He stood up again and
his little tail wagged fast in sign of
friendship. "Oh, mother, please
say l may keep him. begged Betty
kins. You may" said her mother
if he does not belong to anyone
else"
Days slipped by and no one had
claimed the little trick dog so Betty
kins began to call him her own,
"What shall we call him?" she asked
her mother. L think Pierrot would
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-27

when you call him go up d
and lead him in the direction
which you sent the call. AT
few trials he will understand
you want.
After he has learned the
big lessons you will be a
teach him some tricks, not
ting your & three helps-kii
patience and reason. \
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-27
France. l have bought thrift
stamps and will soon have enough
for a war savings stamp.
Well, Busy Bees, geodby.
Our Pony.

ouf Iol1y.
By Viola McElfresh, Aged II, Mem
phis, Neb.
Dear Busy Bees: l love to read
the Busy Bee page every Monday,
so | thought | would write and tell
you about our pony. His name is
Tony. | think he is very nice.
Papa got him for US to drive to
school, and a boy threw volley
ball at him and he was so scared we
could not drive him to school any
more. Now we have another horse
to drive to school and l think the
pony is very nice and ride him all
over and go to places for mamma.
Goodby, Busy Bees. Please write
to me.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-27

chair and puts his paws on the back,
with his head between, and remains
quiet until some one says amen,
then jumps down.
isn't that fine for a little dog
like that?"
Max, too, blinks and bounds away
to play with his ball.
Helping to Win the War.
Dear Busy Bees: | am 9 years old
and in the fourth grade at school. l
am on the blue side. This summer
the War Savings society was organ
lied in our district. | am raising
pig to sell, SO l can get money to
buy war savings stamps. | have
bought four war stamps with my
money had saved and II thrift
stamps. My father is going to buy
my pig and l am going to get $50
for her. Then buy more stamps.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-27
Mugs.

MuSSS.
By Elizabeth Paffenrath, Aged Il,
Omaha, Neb.
"Muggs, my dear little dog, have
| ever told you about MAXI"
Wool, wool" barked Mugs.
well, my little puppy, I will tell
you all about him."
MAX is a very smart little Bos-
ton bulldog, just like you, but he
is much older, being almost 8 years
old. He is very smart indeed, and |
hope that some day you'll be like
him, though, Of course, you are a
very little dog yet.
MAX knows many tricks. He
sings, Oh, it is so cute. He sits on
his hind legs and will shake hands
and do many other astonishing
tricks. But, my dear little Mugs,
the most wonderful of all is this:
At meal time his mistress says,
Max, go get your table CLOTH and
Max runs off and brings back a
newspaper, which he spreads on
the kitchen floor. After his meal
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-27

that he knew we didn't want him to
have and run away with it.
At meal time he would sit on the
radiator behind my sisters chair.
When she had her food nearly to
her mouth he would reach out his
paw and grab it. Many people who
do not know the intelligence of ami
mails cannot understand these tricks,
but it is not hard when you have had
pets and know their reasoning
power.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-09-21

BORN-To Mrs. Ulyussus Depriest
on Sunday morning, September Is,
1918, . girl.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-09-21
McQUA1G-PooLE.

The marriage of Mr.. Neil Miller
McQuaig, formerly of Clanton. Ala,
and Miss Corinne Poole, was quietly
solemnized Saturday night, Sept. IA.
1918, at the Episcopal parsonage,
Rev. Hy. Green officiating.
The wedding was a very quiet At
fair there being no attendants. the
bride being given in marriage by her
mother, Mrs. Sam Poole. The only
guesta were the immediate family.
including Mr.. and Mrs. l. v. Nc
Quaig, of Clanton, Ala, and Mr..
Oreice Pierce. Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Quaig will make their home with
the brides mother, Mrs. Sam Poole.
Mr.. Kenneth Noise has returned
from Camp Sheridan, ILL.,, after two
months spent there in training. He
will remain here for several days be-
fore resuming his studies at St.
Stainslaus College, At Bay st. Louis,
Miss.
Miss Ruth Collins, Of OWL, left
Thursday morning for Lake Charles,
where she will take business course.
While there she will be with Mr.. and
Mrs. w. A. Hood.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Bougere have
returned from Jacksonville, Ind,
where they have been all summer.
Mrs. w. G. McDuff has returned
from Mississippi where she has been
for the past several weeks and is now
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. w. N. Patrick.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-09-21

II you miss going to Parkview
Theatre either Saturday or Sunday
night-well, you will be missing that
which is worth while.
Miss Jeanne Piguet has returned
from New Orleans whore she spent
4 week.
Mr.. and Mrs.. John NcNeily enter
tanned at q children's party Sunday
evening In honor Of the sixth birth
day Of their little daughter. Her
MIME, quite 4 number of little tots
gathering there for tho occasion.
Miss Emma UrQuhart has return
ed to her homo in New Orleans after
haging made her home here with
Mrs. J. Fuxa for the past fourteen
months.
Mrs. Alfred Alexius has returned
from Waveland, Miss, whore she
spent three weeks with relatives.
Mrs. Thos. n. Burns and little
daughter, Katherine, returned last
Monday night from Waynesville, N.
c., where they have been for the
past two months.
Mr.. Garland Noise left Thursday
afternoon for Camp Beauregard, La,
where he IL now stationed.
Mr.. E. G. Davis spent last Sun
ady in New Orleans with MRS. 1ayis
and little daughter, Auna, who Is
now rapidly improving. aft3r having
been in the Hotel D!eu where she un-
derwent a serious operation there
weeks ago.
Mrs. Geo. e. Lansing and Mrs. A.
T. Jones returned Thursday hight
from New Orleans WHARF II ey spent
several days.
Miss Leo Guyol has LETT fer Hous-
ton, Texas, on visit to relatives.
after three weeks spent here as the
guest Of her grandmother. Mrr. L.
B. Barelli.
Miss Eva Williams has returned to
her home in New Orlea1s after two
weeks spent here ~ the guest OF
Miss Grace Blossman.
Mrs. B. B. Warren spent the week
end in New Orleans with her daught-
or, Miss Wilmuth Warren.
Mra. 8. Garcia was Z New Orleans
visitor Thursday.
Mr.. Arthur l. Bear returned Mon
day night from New Orleans after
having spent the w4ek end there with
Mr.. and hrs. Arnaad Bear.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-09-21
Personal and Local News
Miss Beudouaauie, Society Editor


The A You Like It Club met We'd
nesday afternoon ct the homo Of Miss
Julie Charropin, the first prize being
awarded Mrs. A. s. Burns, cons0la-
ton Mrs. c. s. A. Fuhrmann, guest
prize Miss Mary Suggs- The next
meeting Of the club will be held at
the home of Mrs. III. X. Goodwin.
Misa Gladys Smith has left for
Baton Rouge where she has accepted
4 position. While in Baton Rouge
Miss Smith will make her home with
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. J. Terrebonne.
Miss Louise Mills has returned to
her home in Clinton. La, after two
weeks spent here AZ the guest OF Mr..
and Mrs. E. G. Davis
BORN-To Mrs. Ulyussus Depriest
on Sunday morning, September Is,
1918, . girl.
Mrs. ]. v. Jones is spending some
time in Baton Rouge with her hus-
band who is stationed at Louisiana
State University Training School.
Miss Anita Garcia has left for
Lafayette, where she will attend the
Southwestern Industrial Institute.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-09-21

Mrs. Maggie Grimmer-Young en-
tertained the Double T. G. Club at
their meeting held last week, the
drst prize being awarded Miss Grace
Blossman, consolation Mrs. r. Noble
Salter. The next meeting of the club
VIII be held at the home OF Miss
Trace Blossman.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-09-21

Miss Clarice Frederick returned
Monday to Bogalusa after having
spent the week end at her home here.
She was accompanied by Misses Eva
and Adolphine Frederick, who spent
Monday in Bogalusa.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-09-21
"Over the Top"

Miss Bonnie Moses returned Tues
day from Baton Rouge after several
dayA spent there with friends.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-09-21

To He'll With the Kaiser.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-09-21

Miss Retta Moses, Of New Orleans,
spent the week end 1T her home here.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-09-21
See tho Submarine Pirate. .

Miss Pearl Earnst, Of New Orleans,
h spending a week here as the guest
OF Mrs. R. N. Leonard.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-09-21

Miss Anita Garcia has left for
Lafayette, where she will attend the
Southwestern Industrial Institute.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-09-21

Mre. 8. Garcia was q New Orleans
visitor Thursday.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-09-21

Mr.. Arthur 1. Bear returned Non
day night from New Orleans after
having spent the w4ek end there with
Mr.. and Nrs. armand Bear.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-09-21

II you miss going to Parkview
Theatre either Saturday or Sunday
night-well, you will be missing that
which Is worth while.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-09-21

Miss Jeanne Piguet has returned
from New Orleans whore she spent
q week.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-09-21

Mrs. B. B. Warren spent the week
| end in New Orleans with her daught-
or, Miss Wilmuth Warren.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-09-21

Miss Eva Williams has returned to
her home in New Orleans after two
weeks spent here ~ the guest Of
Miss Grace Blossman.