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2 THE OMAHA ST7XDAY BEE: SEPTEMBER 15, 1907, BY this time the limy Bpob must be In school and well started on their year- work Of rrrarsr, th'a pntprint; srhool after a summer vaca tion devoted to play w.is en absorbing for the time being, that little time was It fr to writing letteiH and stories for the Du9y Bees' page. But ; vv t ii.it ihr novelty has worn off, the editor will expect an un usually larto ntiiiibiT of good orlslnal stories from both the boys and glrla it. this week's mall. Don't forpst that this la the last month for Miss Augusta Kibler of Kearney and Mr. Ernest Nellor of Deemer to reign as king and queen. A good many votes for the new rulers have been sent In and so far Miss Gall E. How ard of Omaha and Mr. Lionel Brown of Fairmont have received the most. Votes have also come in for Miss Alice Grausmeyer of Rlverdale and Miss ITarjorln Pratt of Kfarney. One tif two trips were s?nt In this week.' They were interesting, too, but "trips" If the boys and girls will Hop to think, was th only subject ex cluded from this particular contest. A nice letter was written to the Husy Pens by Ruth Ashby and Is pub lished today, in which, she suirests on exchange of pest a 1 cards. After read ing h?r letter those who would caro to do this send In your names and they will be published. In this v. ay those who care for these cards can sooi " nve a collection to be proud of. The rules that seem hardest for the Mttlo writers to remember: "Mark all stories 'original' " and "State which side you wish to bo on. Red or Blue." The first prize was awarded this week to Miss Alice Tenvile, ae 9 years, Lexington, Neb.; second prir.e to Misi Florence-Pettljohn, btp 14 years, long l'lne, Neb. Honorary mention was given Mistt Alice Grasameyer, age 13 years, Klverdale, Neb. This Midsummer Flower Parade Was a Sure Winner i i ,r 70 I. I ' 1 -w -rt iV':-i'.; --v.-yV HTI;T.r- Sammy's Escape from Indians By William Wallace Jr. I K4 HOW SOMA OMAHA Rt'BT BEES ENJOYED THEMSELVES ONPJ DAT DI'niNO THE SUMMER. A tws. GREAT many ypars ago when tha hoMIng their form low that the grass and Htateg lying weat of the Missis- flowers might hide them from the vIpw of slppt rlvpr were stilt in a very the Indians. But the Indian's eye Is a wild, uncivilized state, there were mightily trained one, and It Is said he can many venturesome men who took HPS a ground squirrel running through the their families Into the now country to flnl Rrasa a mile away. However true or un homes. They remained as close to the outer true this assertion may be. It Is a fact line of civilization as was possible, but that lHat no human being of any site can hide. did not make them secure from diinger, for mmself from the keen and watchful eye to the westward were roving Indian tribes ' a rpd man unless he be covered by that occasionally went on the warpath, raiding the frontier settlements and often massacring the entire population, even to the children and infants. Among th early settlers of central Kan sas there wus a family by the name of Green. Their only child, a little boy of 10, something more than prairie grass and sun flowers. So It was that the three boy had scarcely gone a dozen steps, dodging from clump to clump of sunflowers, and half-crawling In the grass when the eyes of the Indians caught them. And the boys, now thoroughly frightened, were pushed carelessly back from her bright, brown eyts. That evening after the dishes were wiped and put away Mrs. Deano said. "Margie, did you say you wanted a party?" "Yes, please." "Well, let's Bet we'd have It In the . afternoon, for I don't approve of children's parties In the evening." tnotlipr. also her little brother. They all were glad for their money, also Rosie's bravery. But the next day there came a box of things for all the family, containing things to eat and wear and a note saying that the giver ns the mother of the child that Rusle saved, and that she had bought a small, hut very pretty cottage, consisting and make a bed to sleep en. flnme o" the people wanteil to take her to raise, but she did not nam to stay. She came to a big White house; she Went In and ate break fast. The l.nly asked her what her name was. 8he did net know. They kept her there until they found out all about her. It mas their little girl, who had hi en stolen and escaped. She at last reached home. Robert's Visit to the Farm By Ethel M. lngrcm, At:ed 12 Years, Val ley. Neb. Blue. Robert was a little city boy, about I . years old. Next week he was gblng to visit his gramlpu In the country and it seemed as If the time would never come. But at last he was teudy to start. He went on the train for a half hour, and then his grandpa met him and took him to the farm. When tilt y reached the yard grandpa's dog, Spot, eame runnii g to meet them, and then came tha cat and her kittens. Robert Jumped out of the biig.v :id played with the kittens till noon, and then grandma called him to dinner. After dinner be went to see the pigs and chickens and he rode on the hay wagon till about 5 o'clock, and then grandpa fed the animals and Robert watched him und he thought it great aport. After that grandpa took htm to see tut peacock and Robert thought him a wonder ful creature. Robert stayed a week with grandpa and when nc left grandpa gave him the prct ti. st kitten lie had. Win 11 llohert get home be i told his mamnui that grandpa's fari was the finest place on earth and she promised him he could go BKaln next summer. Klnslly it was arranged that Marjory of six rooms, for them, and once more she LETTERS TO THE EDITOR should have a party on the following Satur day. Invitations were sent out which looked something like this: would say she Rosie's bravery. was very grateful for Start of School. Pear Editor: Here I am again, trying to Please come to my party on Saturday, November 9, 1907. Your friend, Marjory K. Deane. was named Samuel-Sammy for short 8BW lnal lny nad been discovered. "What Their home was a rudo log cabin on the fan we do7" hoarsely whispered Sammy, bank of a very pretty and wall wooded rtver, and much of the time was spent by Sammy and his mother fishing. Their table was supplied bv came and fish, the only meat the settlers had except for an an8Wered Oeorge. "WVve been seen, so lying flat on his belly and beginning to cruwl toward a bunch of protecting sunflowers. "Git for the house as fast as we can," occasional side of bacon brought from the "trading poBt" (a small town of a few there's no use wsstlng precious time try ing to bide ourselves. Come, let's run at dozen houses situated on the old Santa Ft tust aB we can ln the Pcn" trail). Sammy, to his horror, saw George And so the summer h.iv. r,e.r.H b.. straighten up and start afresh towards the """"i u ttbu rQiiowea nts example. But not so with Sammy.' He could see that the Indians were urging their ponies to swifter speed , and were making a direct line to- and his mother Ashing, working the gar den, and picking wild grapes and goose berries, while Sammy's father worked In the fields, preparing provender for the fam lly and the horses and cow for the rnmin. wards the boys, aiming to. cut in between winter. And throughout the entire spring, lhcm and tho nou8- Sammy remained on RULES FOR YOUNG WRITERS 1. Writ plainly on on aid of the papal only and number tha pags. a. Uss pan and ink, mot panoll a. Short and pointed artlolsa will be g-lven preference, so not use ore 860 words. 4. Original atorlaa or tetters only will bo used, B. Writs your nam, ar ul ad drssa at the top of tha nxst paga, First and second prises of books will be given for tho best two con tributions to this page oaoh w6. aVddress all oommunloatlona to m.TT.T.m-E-ic'11 SEPASTKXJTT, Omaha Boa, oummer and first fall month, there was not "y crwnK from bunch to bunch of a sign of an Indian. Indeed, the settlers BU"Hoers, but Instead of going after his (First Prize.) Poor Jo now supposed themselves safe from the nln comrades ho wended his way to- B? A,lc8 Temple. Aged 9 Years, Lexington, red men. for the government had taken a wuras tne riv about an eighth of a mile strong stand in regard to the Indian, his 51sUnt- H' n thought now was to hide territory and his annuity, and 'amicable ,nBlae a '",le cve that led Into a ledge of Ntb. Red. "Papers, Miss," said poor Jo to a very rich lady. The lady passed by with a Sandyclaus come to our hous an bring me a tin horn, an a spinln' top. My names Jake Rones. Tenement Alley 10 In top of funny buldln' as has wlndin' stairs out side. "Pies bring ma a shawl, her's Is wore out. Elsie wants one those dolls as shets their eyes. "Jake Rones." "Queer boy that; but he'll have what he wants," Mr. Warrenton muttered and wrote down the desired articles. . He reached another one read It through, but perclevlng the address, tossed it Into the waste basket. "She'll get mora than she wants anyhow." "T)11 you ring, sir?" "Take these to Jackmans. Tell htm to pack each list separately. . Xmas eve came. Two loaded drays rat tled down the street. Every few' minutes they were halted and Some articles snug gled to tenement door steps. Xmas dawned, with It happiness for Mr. Saturday afternoon arrived and with It the little guests. Marjory took them into her bed toon, to take off their wraps. hoU(, the bnby., mammtt wa t , ' ihen they all Went Into the parlor and teach It to Walk. played" drop the handkerchief Mnth Street, Fremont, Neb. Red. Once there was a lady who lived across tle street from our house. She bad a baby Just 1 year old. une nay when I was over to the lady'a until Mrs. There was not a happier family In that write a letter and a story which I boue city that night than Davey's. vwm be good enough to publish. Well, school commenced here today, but LcaXniUS" tO fValk we ,1U(1 no ""lying or recitations, only By Grace King. Aged Years. 410 East th nXimbvrln of our bookB- Then w0 were uiBiumseu. How many of the Busy Bees enjoy going to school? I do; and hope the rest all agree with me. ' As you said you would like to publish my photograph, I will send a snapshot of myself and kittens. This was taken about three years ago, but as my later ones are not good I am obliged to send It. Now, dear Editor, last, but not least, I want 'o thank you for the nice book which I received. I enjoyed reading it very much, and have put It In the front row on ono of the shelves of our bookstand. Hoping my story this week will receive Mrs. rjen then imt a nl..r ,t ..,ln c .u ...... . . 1 "mv- v " ' lru, - uur DUW . -- r 1Mirr w,e aoy wag taKen B FLORENCE PETT1JOHN . into each one . hand and told them to fol- sick with typhoid fever and In twentv days mg Pine Neb "LTTIJOHN, low it "upstairs and downstairs and in the had died, leaving the father and mother ' laoy a. cnaniDer. Which they did. At In sorrow forever. the end were pretty prize dolls, doll dresses I . and books for the -girls, and Vnlves, games, Wrrtnaa Tir candy, etc., for the beys. X ranees Irlp They went out to supper next. After By Ruth Ashby. Aged 12 Years, Fairmont, supper they put on their wraps and went Neb- ned- -me man carrier drew his horse down to The ladv nut torn rhair, u,,i Deane came In and told them that peanuts apart, and then she would have the babv were hidden all over the house, and they crawl up to the chairs and walk as much were to hunt tor them. Finally Mrs. as the baby could In between the chairs Deane rang a bell and they went to the saying. Come, come to mamma, baby " parlor to count the peanuts. Dorothy She finally got tho baby so she could walk Alton took the prize, which was a little all right. The baby could walk Just the workbag. same as any one could. relations were supposed to exist between rock which overhung the bank of tho river. habAy air. Just as soon as she was warrenteon. "I believe this Is the happiest the paleface and his red brother. One day late In September Mr. Green The place was not far away and he felt that he could reach thpre and be secure, out of hearing, she said to her companion, middle-aged woman. "I Just hate to have decided to go to the "trading post" for , " "uu,u lurn attention some nc.arv frmin- .mi.mf. a. to hls rllng comrades and doubtless for- tor the Indians would turn their attention poor Pe0PIe a,)l me to buV of them- 1 nope my aarnng win never nave to sen the town was some distance away he could not possibly return before evening. He made an early start, being well on his way before the sun was up. Sammy and his mother got through with their small household duties, picketed tha cow ln fresh get that there had been a third bov Rut th'"S for living," and she looked fondly in tne event of their remembering him, and uow" Hl nlr '),e''r'ulu u"oy- trying to pursue him, they would Just search about In the weeds and grass, never thinking to look for him at the river. Sammy succeeded In reaching the ledge gave feed and water to the chickens and pigs for the day, dressed themselves ln their Sunday beBt and started for a neigh bor's farm aome three miles distant. It wagon as soon as he should return home. Tho forenoon passed pleasantly enough, Mrs. Green and the neighbor talking while they sewed and the boya playing "Indian" In the yard. But they found the confines The baby was enough to make any mother proud. She had curly, golden hair, deep blue eyes, rosy cheeks and one big dimple on her chin. She was always smiling and it made one f?ul good to look at her. About an hour later the rich woman was looking In a Jewel3r's window. The grass, placing a trough of water near her; of rock- Bnd before creeping Into the cave wnicn naa always been a source of mys tery and menace to him till now ho turned about and peered through the underbrush "tore Waa "ea' 8 crosBln- where nV that skirted the river bank. He could e. carriages were going back and forth. The was their intention to visit there for the the hou8e th friends very plainly, and Iad ,e "le baby' band and dldn't day. Mr. Green coming for them with the Knew that motb" "nd Mrs. Friends "m u"1," "" 'T?", naa seen tne approaching Indians, for the l;'ca", iuunu tw aw ner uauy door and windows on the side of the house standing half way across the crossing, dt- that he could see were closed. And pretty rectly In the path of a pair of big, black soon he Caught a glimpse of his own mother horBe" running along at such a rate that he knew her by the color of her dress the driver could not stop them. They running nut In mnnt nu,,n. .. t.- were nearlv to the snot where the hnhv of tho yard too small for their exciting doubUeg, wondering what had become of td- Everyone knew It would be death SnTh?.. It ?Z .f .7" . . ' her ow" ,1Ule "on' "e w b" stoP to to try to save the child. Suddenly the Th. b.V I 5" T k ""eak t0 the by- thn " -he came to- Utile, ragged form of a boy darted for. su?d:n.yhGeorFr.enT:oVXmWmye. "".iTut Idt, h" 7 " young hosts, stopped In the midst of the nlVt.' hn "! . ....... uuw.cv tm . iu wciu uii uuiuewttru. out Aiia ui ' j iuuiii iiui uui ui ilia vtay the Indians were gaining on them and quick enough and In an Instant he was threatened to cut them off from sufety. down. The horses had run over him. When Steing his poor distracted mother running th people went to the spot they found yonder? And I do believe they've got war rlB'lt lnt0 dtin8er brought Sammy to his the mangled body of poor Jo. Xmas I ever spent," he said, "for I know others have been made happy by the spending of a little money for the poor." (Honorary Mention.) Eugene's Reward By Alice Graasmeyer, Aged IS Years, Rlverdale. Neb. Blue. Eugene Barter was a poor boy of 13 who lived with his mother. He had to work hard for a living. He often wished for a better education. His mother told him to be patient and he would be repaid some day. The next day he was Ashing at the river when he saw a horse coming down the road at full speed. On closer view he saw that the only occupant was a young lady. home, each saying It was the nicest party they had ever been to. The Quarrel of the Giant and the Dwarfs By Agnes Tool, Aged 13 Years, 312 West Twenty-ninth Street. Kearney, Neb. Blue. A giant and dwarf lived ln the same Values Her Prise. Dear Editor; I received my beautiful book and want to thank you a million times for it. I am starting a library of my own and have many nice hooks In It, but none as nice aa my two prize books. We spent a year out here on our ranch a rid had de lightful times. We are going to move to Lincoln In about three weeks. I will go Here's a package for you. Mr. Graham. t0 tne Cap,to1 ch0l then' nave a no auioinimiifi now auu nave u nere Bomeiimrs and have many delightful rides. I would like to give the editor and Busy Bees all a ride at once In It. The king, queen and editor would occupy the seats of honor. a walk as he came up to a mall box marked "Baker." A bright faced girl was standing beside It, holding a pony. Eat It with your dinner." "Thank you, Miss Frances," pulling one of her long brown braids, "and here's some thing for you ln return." 'Thnnlf vnu." cried Frances TnUlnir th town. They were disputing one day about lett.r ,he Julnped on the pony., back and Tn6 Bu.ay B'e" certalnl5r do wrlte wnieii one couiu Keep ironi ueing Rliieu Kalloped off. 6he drew up ,n front of a morie. . lm .. nine iu .line, y " " y , ea'"1- L little cottage and went In the house, ins giant saia, iou nave not mucn power and could not defnd yourself, while I am strong and with one blow could slay my enemy." The dwarf studied a mo ment, then said: "Though I am not as strong as you and would have to give many more blows to slay my enemy, neither could you defend yourself by hiding "A letter for me, mamma, from Cousin Margarita Lanhurst inviting me to her house party ln New York, and she's en closed a ticket." "When are you to go?" asked Mrs. Baker. "Tomorrow at noon." With love to all, I remain your Busy Be friend. ALICE GRASSMEYER, Riverside, Neb. Exchange of Post fords. Dear Editor and Busy Bees: I read tht letters each week and enjoy them very The next noon found Frances Baker much- 1 thlnk Helen Miller would be a nice hnrH n train hound f..r New York. Hhn queen. I know ber very well. I wish the tn a place very small which would not be - -' ""J ad cou, boy. would write more letters, for If boy. noticed." This made the giant very angry. "Ued safUy and ber uncle and cousin ' ' He up with his fist and struck at the took her to a hotel for dinner. France, try0 write sto.l,. they can do It very game, and shading his eyes with his hands, looked toward tha west. "As sure as I am a foot high," he exclaimed, "there are Indians! See 'em coming over that rise i r. i l . . i .. i .... .a i. . . i 1 B.Bl,ru a ...... ...u W.V.-U .i. ira.n.- dwarf The dwarf guddenly darted Into cally which stopped the horse. , m,,i-. hni The s-tant. hv thi. time The father of the girl came up about half w&, wlth aner and Wu)ted for the as an hour later and told Eugene that the dwarf. return. The giant got Impatient Evelyn Porterfield and Marjorte Cunning horse had become frightened at something waitnff and went away very, very angry, ham. when he was absent. Thc Biant didn't know whether he came "Papa got a box for the theater tonight, H thanked Eugone and gave him $35 out or not, but they never saw each other girls," said Margarita. and afterward gave ntm a clerking again. position ln bis large department store in a nearby city. Eugene sent his earnings to his mother each week and graw up to LlOSe XiSCape found four other girls there besides herself we" and her hostess. The girls were Introduced' 1 witYl 8l,me of the Bu'y BeM would p Dorothy .Glllmore. Annette Ballard, C"""S P"' caros iui i imve a . paint on, too." Sammy and Fred, the latter being George's senses, and he quickly came out to where she might see him. With point loud (Second Prise.) brother, looked In the direction of Georgu's whistle he called her attention to his loca- A HaPPV Christmas pointing finger. And there, sure enough, tlon and waved his arm for her to go back By Florence Pettljohn, Aged 14 Yeara coming- over a slight rise of ground were to ,he house. But this the mother did not Long Pine, Neb. Red. a doten or more Indians, riding single do- sbe came on and on toward the spot Three days before Xmas the office boy file. But at that distance it was quite Im- where her precious boy was hiding, al- came into the room, "Here's your letters possible to ascertain about their paint, though she must have known that she Mr. Warrenton. Seems you're tryin' som- Oeorge had a vivid Imagination and fancied would be overtaken within a few minutes pon new again," lie could see the signs of war on the faces ven before she could reach him by the "Thank you. Yes I'm . trying my hand tnd half-naked bodies of the red men even rapidly riding Indians. George and Fred In st something new, but I feel more at home, at a distance. some miraculous way reached their house than in the old business. "vs must run for our lives!" cried and Sammy could see the door open to re- "You may go now," and Mr. Warrenton came home and said Oeorge. "We've got to go Ilka greased celve them, after which It closed quickly. picked up a letter tn a dirty envelope, with wanted her. lightning, too, for If they see us they'll So now there was Sammy's poor mother the words, "Sandyclaus" scrawled on It. whip up their ponies and come like a alone exposed to the real danger, for He tore it open and read, "Pies. Mr, prairie fire." Sammy was so near to the cave that he ' There was nothing mors said, George could slip from sight Instantly and crawl ba an honest and wealthy man. Majory's Party By Ruth Ashby, Aged 1Z Years, Fairmont, Neb. Red. "Mamma, everybody in our class at school has had a party but me," cried Marjory Deane, rushing Into the sitting room and slamming the door behind her. "Can't I have one?" "Well, dearie, speak to Mrs. Alton, and then run over and play with Dorothy. We'll talk about the party later." Marjory ran across the street to Dor othy's, where they played until Mrs. Alton Marjory's mother By Gladys Bass, Aged 10 Years, Anselmo, Neb. Blue. Rosle Davey was a very poor little girl. She had hardly anything to eat or wear. They had not a large family, only consist ing of four. Rosie's father was an invalid Rosle was very kind hearted and brave and would do all she could for another. About In the middle of November Rosle was delivering some sewing for her mother and she had to go over the railroad track. Frances thought the theater was lovely. but the next morning she was rather tired. Flm-rttViv nrntwiipd shnnritnir in thev went down town, got their dinner at a cafe and chane "'ey can. Well g "odbye Busy lection of 175. Wouldn't it be nice If we could have "a post card corner," where those who have collections could write and tell about their post cards? I mean if they have any foreign ones, and those who wish to exchange postals would send In their names and then If anyone wanta to ex- RUTH ASHBY. . . ..... ... Bees, for this time. went to a matinee, inat nignt Margarita , i rairrnuiiL, iicu. P. 8. I want Lionel Brown of Fairmont gave a party for them. Frances went home the next night, and though she had a good time, acknowledged she would rather live ln the country. for king, The snow was quite deep that laid be- father and mother were dead. When she tween tpe rails. heard little children talking about their The Orphan By Mary Tool, aged 11 years. S12 West 23th street, Kearney. Neb. Red. There was a little girl. She thought her wet? A coat of plaster. Con and rams. Why cannot you send any more letters to Washington? Because be Is dead. What sort of a coat Is finished and put on Why isn't the government going to have She saw a small child of i years In be- father and mother she wondered whst they the bsyonets any longer In the army? Marjory Deane was 12 years old, very small for her age, and her black curls tween the tracks. Rosle snatched the child meant. She would sit down and cry, for from the very Jaws of the train. 8he she had no father or mother, hunted up' the mother and told her of her She would go around from place to place, baby's close escape. The mother was very begging and asking for something to eat. grateful to Rosle and gave her $30 in gold. She would sleep out of doors In a shed or Rosle went home and told her father and any place. Sometimes she would pull grass making the start for home with Sammy back around the cave's curve and be safe mother, who had a shotgun, which she Sammy now regretted from the very words In an Indian tongue which meant, river and stopped not twenty feet from his and Fred following. They ran, half-bent, from prying eyes. And George and Fred knew how to use, if called upon to do so. depths of his heart that he had not gone "Come, friends, you shall have to eat and cave. In fact, one Indian dismounted and through the rank grass and tall sunflowers, were safe within four walla with their to Protect her children, herself and home. on wUh h,g companlon, for he could out. drink." It proved that the words she came right to the cave's entrance. Jabber- ' .nnlf. kalnn.. . , V. Indian.' 1 1. .1 i . - 'n I. la .trunrr.l t.inirilA tt he thnlflt hlS ' ' i"-for the leader replied to her, though she head Inside to look about. Sammy, round Because they are long enough. Sammy Tankee He was a queer little Chln-ee. He wore a long cucue down his back His name was Sammy Tankee, And Ms shirt hung loose like a sack. a little curve in the cave, and lying prone river at a point a little above where he lay. Then he could hear them going on southward, and knew they must be bound gainea me nouse ana sarety ana nave pre- oould t -utte unaer,tand what he said. vented his dear mother running such risks pny knowing the meaning of a few words on his face, held his breath. He was cold as she was now doing for his sake. that he spoke. But the Indians drew their with fear, for he was afraid that his feet The Indians did Just what Sammy feared horses apart and motioned her to go to the might still be ln sight. But after a few they would do; they came rushing up to house, they accompanying her. Atthcdiur minutes he had the satisfaction of hearing his mother and surrounded her She paused she was let ln and Immediately the door the savage band ride away, fording the and looked from one redskin to another, was closed in the Indians' faces. But from making imploring gestures with hands and the window she, ln company with Mrs. eyes. Then, turning ber face toward Friends, handed out milk and bread and Sammy, but not looking In his direction, other food, such as they had on hand. The for the Indian Territory. But though 6he called out: "Hide yourself, Sammy, In Indians ate and drank greedily, aftf r which Sammy knew the Indians were now far tho cave. Make no outcry. If I'm carried they signified their desire to enter th.i away and could not see him should he H1, papa dld wash-ee wash, wash. on neip rsiner to iohow aner me. nut run house. But Mrs. Green and hpr hostess come rrom nis nining piace, ne so All uay at a very u ,uu into no danger yourself." Of course, the quickly barred the small window, motion Indians did not know that the .poor woman ng to the Indians as they did so to depart, was speaking to her little son some 20) Rut the redskins doubtless wanted to yards distant. They supposed she was frighten the lonely women and dismounted making some plea for mercy. One of the and tried to break down the door. And Indians rode 'round and 'round her, mak- then It was that the shotgun, in Mrs. Ing some talk with the others, who stood Friends' hands, was brought Into use. still. Then, stooping down, he pointed pushing a small chink frdm between the cape." he panted to his mother as she towsrd a bright-colored ribbon she wore In logs of the walls, she thrust out the muizie ktneeil him greedily. a bow at her throat. Quickly the anxious 0f the gun snd fired. She did not aim at frightened that he remained in the black. The suds would Letter and foam ....... As the elder Tankee would rub-rub. close little cave till a deurly loved voice Am l"B e,ulr called at the entranre: "Come out, darl ing. It's only mother!" And then, stif fened In every Joint, Sammy crept, feet foremost, from bis hiding place. "That's what I call a hairbreadth es- "And now we ll gr to the house and enjoy And little Tankee said each day: "I shall grow up as fast aa I ran. And soon be big like papa. And become a rich wash-ee-wasn man.' woman tore It off and presented It to the an Indian, not wishing to wound one, for the good dinner Mrs Friends Is preparing Indian, who evidently was a chief. lie took in that case a terrible onslaught from out- the bit of oolor and fastened It to his head side might be expected. She merely fired for us," said Mrs. Gre o. "I fancy we'll ull eat with a good appetite, now that the dress, which was composed of wild birds' into open space to let th enemy knnw that excitement and danger are passed." AND TH2R3. SURE ENOUGH. COMING OVER k b LIGHT KIbK OF GROCND.FRE A DOZEN OR MORE 1MDIAN3. feathers. Then, seeming well pleased with firearms were ln the house and people there his new adornment, he opened his mouth who knew how to use them, and pointed down his throat, afterward Well, the report of that gun was sum turning his eyes on the fsrm house and cient. The way those Indians rode away making a motion of drinking. Sammy's from that farm hnuse was a sight. But to bow. We'll have to get ynu another on. tuultur nodded her head and spoks a few Sammy's dismay they came straight to tha when we go to the trading post." "I'll not eat with an apietite till papa comes with his gun." said Sammy. "Bit, by crueky, mamma. It's too bad you had to give that old Indian your pretty ribbon