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2 THE OMATIA SUNDAY flEE: MAV 17, 1003. FEW of the nusy Iles forgot to read the rules carefully this week. A One little girl forgot to give hor age and another Bent In a story that was not original. And one of the best stories received contained about 4 00 words instead of 2 50 or less, as the rules provide. Hut most of the Busy liees have sent In splendid stories, and some more than one, which will be saved for next week. Some votes have been sent In for the June elec tion of Queen and King. One Busy Bee voted for Willie Cullen for King, but ho Js the present King and Eleanor Mellor the Queen, so they cannot serve again for a few months. The prizes were won this week by Ruth Ashby of Fairmont, Neb., on the Blue side, first, and Edythe Kreitz of Lexington, Neb., on the lted elile, second. Honorable mention was given to Helen Goodrich of 4010 Nicholas street, Omaha, who also sent In some good original poetry. The answer to the Illustrated rebus for last week was: "Three o'clock two bears started forth to see the world, but they saw a huge dog and ran home as fast as possible." A correct answer was sent lu by Arild Olsen. For the Busy Bees who have written to ask about the postal card exchange the editor will explain. A number of the Busy Bees are making a collection of postal cards and enjoy receiving them from children in other cities and towns. Anv of the Busy Bees may exchange postal cards with any of the other Busy Bees whose name appears on the list. And those who wish to join the exchange may do so by sending their name and address to the Busy Bee editor. Some Oew names are added this week and the list now: includes: Jean DoLong, Alnsworth. Neb. Lillian Merwln, Braver City. Neb. Mabel Witt, Bennington, Nob. Vera Cheney, Crcighton, Neb. Ixnila llahn, David City, Nob. Ruth Ashhy, Fairmont, Neb. F.unlce iiixle. Kails City, Neb. Kay Wright, Fifth and Hullo streets, Fre mont, Neb. Kthil Herd, Fremont, Neb. Hulda Luudburg, Fremont, Neb. Marguerite Bartholomew, Gothenburg. Neb. Clair Roth, 005 West Koonlg, Grand Is land, Neb. Alic Urassmcyer, li46 C Street, Lincoln, Neb. Alice Temple, Lexington. Neb. Ldythe Kreitz, Lexington, Neb. Anna Neilsnn, Lexington, Neb. Florence l'ettljohn. Long Blue, Neb. Louise Stiles, Lyons, Neb. Kstelle McDonald, Lyons, Neb. Milton Belzer, Nebraska City, Neb. Harry Crawford. Nebraska City, Neb. Harvey Crawford, Nebraska City. Neb. Kmma Marquardt, Fifth street and Madi son avenue, Norfolk, Neb. Mildred F. Jones. North Loup, Neb. Hester Rutt, Ootavia, Neb. Mayer Colin, fcW Georgia avenue, Omaha. Flossie's Unique Picnic By Maud LOSSIE WADE sat on the porch in a deep study, her brows knitted and her lips pursed up Into a severe pucker. "I'm going to do It," nhe raid emphatically, speaking to her F self. "Im going to do it." 'Who are you talking to, Sis?" asked a Jolly boyish voice, and Flossie looked up 10 see Fred Brown standing beside her. "Are you chatting to the porch post?" Fred continued Jokingly. "No, I'm talking to good company," laughed Flossie, her brow smoothing out and her llpa losing their pucker. "But how did you creep in here without my celng you. Mister?" "I came as thin air and then material- Ised," said Fred In a light vein. "Don't you believe in materialization?" "Oh, Fred, stop joking and be serious. I'm thinking." "Don't do anything so rash," protested Frod with assumed gravity. "Don't you know that thinking Is a dangerous expert- tnent in hot weather?" "Come, stop fooling," commanded Flos- sio, rising and standing on the porch stops close to Fred. "Now, if you'll be serious for once In your life, Mister Frederick, I'll let you into a little secret I have found it Impossible to keep without sharing with someone else." "A thousand thanks for the promised confidence," said Fred with a low bow. "And TH promise you that you will not regret having chosen me as the hapny fel- low to own one-half of your secret. Is it adoui a party or a new frock?" "Then you think me so eilly as all thai?" And Flossle'B brows drew into a straight lino and a suggestion of a pucker came on he! lips ugain. "No. no," protested Fred. "I was merely guessing. But, come, I'll be serious and listen with all my cars." "Why, Fred, how did you manage to do for the day. You see Dad and I paid for and wanted to prove himself her very best "Well, I want you to promise to help a'l that? You are a hustler when It comes three wagons and a trifle over. So I hustled friend in every way possible, me out In a scheme," i,ald Flossie. "Don't to raising picnic funds!" And Flossie enough from the other boys for the fourth The next morning at 9 o'clock a strange look frightened. It won't mean very much looked pleased. "Well, Sis, It's this way: wagon and got that old skinflint, my unole looking procession was to be seen going work on your purt; but It will mean some I went to Dud first and told him you had Powers, to contribute a five. Of course, through the Wade gate, and Flossie stood money." some sort of a picnic scheme afoot some- I'm not paying the band full for their ser- on the porch to welcome those who com- "At your service," said Fred, Jingling soma small coins In his pocket. "But, Blf- let mo warn you to use caution on altii. on the money question. I've got to et ' "Never mind what you've got to get for Mister Fred Brown," said Flossie, coolly, "Now, you know how much hus been done these last few years for open-atr ex cursions for the poor children of our town. You and I both straimd every nerve and nearly broke our banks lust summer to raise money f.r the children of the Crlp- pie s hospital that they might have a week extra In the country. Well, I've been thinking of some other poor children that rited a littlo outing occasionally, and they seem to have been overooked entirely by those interested in such matters. I want ywu to help me und and ask no ques. . TREE Gall Howa.vl. 47l'2 Capitol avenue. Omaha. Juunlta lmit'.f, UTii! Fort street, Omaha. Ada Morris. ,U2i Franklin street, Omaha. Mnurloo Johnson, 10J7 Locust street, Omaha. llilali Fisher HO South Eleventh street. Omuha. lxiuise Haabe, Mo9 North Nineteenth ave nue. Oman A. Kmma Carrathers, 3131 North Tweuty-flf th street, Omaha. Walter Johnson, 240G North Twentieth street, Oniulia. Madge !.. Daniels, Ord, Neb. Agnes Klelimond, Orleans. Neb. 5Colu Heddeo, Orleans, Neb. Lotta Woods, 1 awnee City, Neb. Karl Verklns, Keddlngton, Neb. Kmma Kostal, lf.hi O street, South Omaha. Kdriit Knis, Stanton. Neb. Clara Miller, I'tlca, Neb. Mae Grunkfc, West Point, Neb. Klsie Htasiny, Wilber, Neb. Alta Wilken. Waco, Neb. I'aullrao Parks, York, Neb. Kdna Bohling, York, Neb. Irene Reynolds, Little Sioux, la. Kthel Mulhollund, P. O. box 71, Malvern la. Eleanor Mellor, Malvern, la. Kathryne Mellor, Malvern, la. Mildred Robertson, Manilla, la, Ruth Robertson, Manilla, la. Walker. tlons. Will you, Fred7" "Sure, Sis." And Fred put out his hand and clasped that of his little friend In a solemn promise. "And I'll chain my curi osity I'll never ask a question till the time for questions arrives." Then Klosslo unfolded a part of her plan, giving Fred Instructions as to what he was to d- At the end of half an hour Fred bade her adue and hurried off declaring that since he had to manage somehow to raise money enough to pay for the use of ,our IarKe picnic wagons for a whole day, and (lrlvorl, to boot, it behooved him to be uttlnK a, move on himself." Then Flossie went into the house and tele- phoned to several of her young friends ask- ,n them to call that evening after supper as 8,16 wantd to talk over a plan for a picnic That evening Flossie explained to her girl friends who had assembled that she was arranging for a picnic in the big grove near the lake two miles from town, and that if everything went, through as planned one week from that day. The girls ap- )laudC(1 her plan, thinking It was to be a I,Ili1" for young folks, witl a few of the I"othcrs as chaporoons. And ei,cn irl promised a big basket of luncheon, becoming excited and talking over the many dainty vlunds that would bo most appetizing In the woods. Tllu week passed very quickly for Flossie and Fred, for both had so much to attend to completing their picnic arrangements. "Well, bis," said Bert the evening before the da 8et for tne Pionic. "I've got the muiiey logeiner to hire the picnic wagons. And I had enough left to get a dozen flags to adorn the wugons. Uee, we'll Bwing through town as gay as jou please with colors flying and Listen I a band playing. Yep, (to Flossie's look of surprise) a real I've band of six pieces!" thing for somo poor children who had D(-'t'n forgotten by everybody else and hinted that I'd like for him to irlve ua n liul contribution us a starter. Well, Dad likes you Immensely, Sis. and he just pullod out a ten-spot and gave me, saying 1 was to tell you thut It was for you he had been so liberal. Now, wasn't he all (X K, Sis?" "That was Just splendid, Fred," declared Flossie. "And now how about the rest of the moi-cy?" "Well, you see, I aldn't want your little plan to fall through. Sis, so 1 I Well, I Put what I had In bunk Into the fund, No. no, not a word! I won't hear a word about it. It's half my picnic; so I have a right to put In what I please. Jt was only well, It was only Seven dollars, you see. Hardly enough to count. The wagons each with a driver are five dollars apiece TOXTRB X BTUCK!" PECLjUIEDl FLOSSIE. The Urn - .V".. . 7 . ! SSfclF! RULES FOR YOUNG WRITERS 1. Writ plainly on one side of tlx paper only and number tlx paga 8. Vm pen and Ink, not pencil 8. Short and pointed articles will be given preference. So not ua ever 060 words. 4. Original itories or latter only will b used. 6. Writ your name, ag and ad dress at tlx top of tlx first page. First and second prise of book will be given for the beat two con tributions to this page each week. Address all oomnxnnloatlon to CKELBKEN'S OHFABIKEHT, Omaha Be. Leonard's Burglar (First Prize.) By Ruth A3hby, Aged 13 Years, Fairmont, Neb. Blue. Leonard's father and mother had gone awy tor the night, leaving him alone wltn Emma, the servant girl. Emma slept in one part of the housu ttlK' Leomxrd in the other. It was a queer old house, especially the left wing, where the bedrooms were. A'l the windows were very high, where one could not possibly reach them, even when standing on one of the low dressers. Now Mr. and Mrs. Duval kept a great deal of vices. I asked them if they wanted to enjoy a nice day in the woods, and have a fine luncheon handed In. for a little music. I explained that It was to be some sort of a charity picnic. Well, they were glad enough to go for the outing; and I hope their hearts dictated a little toward the charity end of It. But anyway I've got them, which is sufficient. Well, you see, I had a little cash to spare for the flags und the dealer Mr. Jakes, gave me a great bargain In them, seeing that some of them were a bit soiled. But that'll never Bhow on the wagons." "Fred, you're a brick!" declared Flossie. "If 1 had un own brother he couldn't do more for me than you do." "I hope he wouldn't do so much," stam- mered Fred, his fine, manly face reddening a bit. He was very fond of Flossie Wade, . Shetland Pony Team . I ... MSi KENNETH AND DOUGLAS THORNTON OF GERJNG, NEB. money. Jewelry and silver In their room, where Leonard slept. i In the middle of the . night Leonard awoke and, on the other side of the room by the dying fire, he saw a man at work on the safe. He slipped up and went out, bolting the door, all very quietly. He went . to Emma' room, but he was Inclined to scream. Finally, how ever, they telephoned to the police. They were such a long time coming! Or, so it seemed to the waiting boy. But at last they came. Opening the door, they saw the burglar kneeling before th safe. He had Mrs. Duval' diamond necklace In his hands. The police handcuffed him and led him away. The next day Mr. and Mrs. Duval and Baby Gwendoline returned home. They were proud of Leonard. At dinner he received a letter. It read: Master Leonard Duval: The man you captured last night was none other than the famous robber, Edward Brown. There was a reward of $500 offered for his cap ture, and we have deposited it in the Mer chants bank to your credit. Leonard danced for Joy at his reward. Edward Brown was tried and put in prison for a long time. How Lion Guarded the House (Second Prise.) By Edythe Kreitz, Aged 11 Years, Lexing ton, Neb. Red. Our neighbors owned a large Newfound posed it. First cam two old men, stooped and feeble, supporting themsulves on their heavy walking sticks. Next were an old white-haired woman and a pale-faced younger one, the latter very frail and ill In appearance. Then came an old cripple, a poor Italian street-organ grinder; and Rowing him the shoe cobbler and his wife, a nice. Jolly-faced old German couple who lived In a meager shanty down by the railroad tracks. And ending the pro cession were six poor stragglers, seemingly not one of them acquainted with the other. Two of the six were women, one a poor seamstress who had Just been released from the hospital, where she had suffered quit a sever Illness, and the other a dear old woman who lived In a tenement with her grandsons whose small earnings could hardly keep the wolf from th door, The other four were men of poverty, ago and ill health, three out of the four being past 60. Flossie's mother, who was to go with the party as chaperon, looked on th gathering crowd with soma surprise, tears of sympathy In her eyes. She had not questioned her daughter regarding the In vited, knowing that whatever Flossie did would be perfectly right. But some of' Flossie's girl comrades were a bit dis pleased when they beheld the old, th crippled, the sick and poor, for they had bad no notion of anything of the sort. "Say, Stella," whispered Grace Evans, . two of the girls whom Flossie had invited to be of the party, "what do you think of going on a picnic with this Job-lot of humanity? I think It anything but agree able. Now, I fully approve of charity but not of mixing, you know." But before Stella could answer her com panion's question a merry sound of muslo cme floating on the air; then the toot, toot, toot, of a horn, and In another minute th four plcnio wagons dashed up befor the gate, flag flying and th bandboys with faces a bright as the noonday's sun. "Now, Where's Fred? asked Flossie; wondering why her assistant and rlghthand man had delayed his coming. But at th moment he cam dashing through th gate, carrying a box half as large as himself. "Am J late?" he cried In his enthusiasm, wiping the perspiration from his flushed face. "See, her. 81s. this box 1 full of axplosiv! I'v brought l firework. 77 risers; land dog named Lion. One day no one was at home but Lion, and he was lying asleep behind the house, when a tramp came to the back door and rapped. The rap awoke Lion and he got up and slipped up behind the man and, as he was very large and quite cross looking, when the man saw him he was very much fright ened and left in a hurry, shutting Lion In, and, propping the door from the out side. He did not take time to open the gate, but Jumped over the fence, and poor Lion had to stay shut up all day. His mistress used to send him after the meat. She would give him a basket and he would go to the meat market and the butcher would put the meat in the basket and he would take it in his mouth and trot proundly home, watting at the door until some one would take It. One day jio one came to take it and be became tired of waiting, so he ate the meat, and when his mistress found what he had done she gave him a whipping. We considered Lion a very smart dog. He lived to be so old that they had to chloroform him to put him out of his suffering. Genevieve's Music Box (Honorable Mention.) By Helpn Goodrich, Aged 13 Years, 4010 Nicholas Street, Omaha, Neb. Blue, Genevieve Fremonte had long wlRhed for a mulc box, so one day when her uncle gave her a quarter she decided to save her money. So by running errands and helping her mother she found she had $10. She lived in the city, but had very seldom gone into the business section alone, but one bitter winter day her mother allowed her the privilege and ac cordingly about 2 o'clock In the afternoon we find her, warmly wrapped up In furs and mittens, walking toward the muslo Btore. Since it was only a few blocks from her home she soon reached It and was gazing admiringly at a music box when she heard a faint moan. Looking around she saw a girl of about her own age, with No use having a dull day, I say. Now, everybody In the wagons and let's be off. Where're the baskets? Oh, there they are. Here, boys (to the other boys of his age). Just load in the grub not Into your faces, understand, but into tho wagons. Gee, we're going to have a great day!" Then all was merry hustle, and the old organgrinder laughed so heartily over the proceeding of being "loaded" Into the wagon that Stella and Urace caught the spirit of fun and laughed, too, feeling glad after all that they were to assist In making so many poor old folk happy for a day. And how much tho "guests of honor'' (as the old and poor were) did enjoy that pic nic in the great green woods, with the young boys and girls waiting on them, young moys and girls waiting on them, serving them with cooling drinks and feast ing them on all the dainties which mUht tempt less sharp appetites, and the fresh air and glorious sunshine and shado all about them. And they felt that Into their lives had crept a guiding splrl.t in the form of sweet Flossie Wade, who was happier on that day than she had ever been before at a plcnio. "Isn't it splendid, Fred, to make these dear old souls so happy, If it Is only for a day?" Flossie asked, her face radiant with pleasure. "Why. this is the first plc nio that th poor old organ grinder ever attended, and the others have not had outings or pleasures for so many years that this is to them a taste of heaven. Let's repeat this plcnio several times dur ing the summer If we can get folks Inter ested enough In the mater to contribute a mite toward It" "Yes, It's a reel success," declared FTed, fully as happy over the result as Flossie. "And count me in on helping you la tiny of your undertakings, sis. I'll do more for you than any brother you might have had." "But. Fred, It Isn't for me this picnic," said Flossie. "You must do these things for the poor, whose lives are so dull and full of care. I don't need it; our guests of honor do." "All tho samey, you are th guiding the guiding oh, what is it I want to oall you?" And Fred floundered for th right word. "Th angel," said a faint voice behind them, and, looking around, Fred and Flos si saw th old white-haired woman whose daughter had been so 111 In the hospital. "An angel that what this dear little girl Is," eh declared, tears filling hr grateful yea. thin and tattered garmelts one, trying to sell matchos. She hastened up to the corner wher the girl was standing and said: "What Is your name, my dear, and why are you sobbing?" "My name Is Susan Bentley," replied the girl, "and I am sobbing because to morrow the landlord comes and we have no money to pay the rent." "How much Is the rent?" asked Gene vieve. "Five dollars." replied Susan. Genevieve gave ono glance at her cher ished music box, but one was enough) for she thought of this poor girl, who likely had nothing to eat; so, turning to Susan, and handing the purse to her, she said: "Here is $10; I hope It will help you some." "Oh, thank you; thank you," replied Uio girl; "I am so glad for mother's sake.' When Genevieve went home and told her mother, Mrs. Fremonte kissed her and said that she hoped Genevieve would always be as unselfish as this time and, as she so much wished for a music box, alio would buy her one. The Shetland Ponies By Jcanette Thornton, A no 8 years. Gerlng, Neb. Blue. I have twin brothers, tliolr names are Kenneth and Douglas Thornton, who have each a Shetland pony. They are very small, the smallest In the country, and they are very tame, too. Wo have a little surrey for them. My brothers broke them when they were 8 years old. I ride them most of the time, and sometimes I Uiivo them and take my friends riding. The ponies' names are Lady and Baby. Lady is the mother, and la 10 years old; while Baby is 6 yeurs old.. Sometimes we drive over to Aunt Annie's, three miles from hero, and acroBS a bridge, a half mllu long, and take our little cousin Lois riding, which she loves to do. They are pretty In summer. We had their pictures taken one summer. You had ought to see them play, they are so cute. They can trot very fast, too. Spring By Helen Goodrich, age 13 years, 4010 Nicholas street, Omaha, Neb. Blue Oh, Joyous spring time. Have you really come again With your meadows full of violeU And the robin and the wren? The trees, you give a leafy dress Of a soft green shaded hue. And the violets and the pansiest You dress in pale aky blue. Everything seema to gain new Ufa At your sweet and dewy kiss; And the meadows are alive with, Joy For nothing seems amiss. Then old Father Winter In his palace of Ice and snow Says, "Well I was melted out Long before the time, I know." The little birds go flying 'round In happy, Joyous praise; While the horses in the pasture Have a good, old-fashioned graze. Brave, kind-hearted fairy. Your coming is greeted with praise So three Joyous cheers for you Please let us raise. Circus Day By Emma Marquardt, Aged 13 Years, Nor folk, Neb., P. O. Box 4ti-Blue. 'Oh, mamma, you ought to have seen the animals In the parade." cried James, rushing Into the house. "May we go to the circus? All the boys are going. I throw a brick at an old elephant My, ha Jumped sky-high." "Why, James," said his mother, "elephants have good memories and I'm afraid he'll not show you a good return. But you can go to the circus. Run upstairs and comb your hair." James was Just 8 years old. But he had a bad fault cruelty to animals. He tied cans to poor doggie's tall, and chased homeless cats for a block. Soon mother and son were on the circus grounds, watching the monkeys wash their faces, and many other animal tricks. "Oh, mamma, mamma!" Help! help! And Just In time the animal keeper seized James from the elephant's trunk the same elephant James had thrown a brick at. "So you see," said his mother, when they got home, "elephants have good memories." "I guess they have," replied James, and I don't think I'll ever throw a brick at one again." Now, friends, don't you think James learned a lesson? I do, and I don't think he will treat animals cruelly hereafter. A Brave Boy By Aleda Bennett, Aged 10 Years, Elgin, Neb. lilue. One day as Robert was walking along the railroad track he saw a large rock on the track. He went up to It and tried to move it, but could not. Then he looked at his watch to see If he had time to get one of bis friends to help hlra move It. But It was five minutes before the train would come. As he stood thinking of what he should do he heard a whistle, and In a minute he was on the track waving his red handkerchief trying to catch the engineer's attention. Just about six yards from the rock the engineer caught sight of Robert and he stopped the train and asked In angry tones what he meant by standing on th track. Robert pointed to the rock and said, "I could not move It, and I knew If I left It, there would be a wreck, so I gave a signal for you to stop." As the engineer looked at the rock his face became pale. By this time the pas sengers were all from th train wondering what had happened. The conductor told them that Robert had saved their lives. An old man spoke up and said, "Let us Illustrated Rebus (cr ragaisT J fl ft all give him some money ns a reward foi his bravpry." After the train had gone Robert sat dowr to count his money and ho found ho hud $035. Star Dollars By Zetta Bennett. Aged 13 Years, Elgin, Neb. Blue. Once there was a littlo girl whoso father and mother died leaving her very poor. At last iho had nothing but the clothes on her back and a loaf of bread in her hand, so she went Into the forest trusting God. Soon she met nn old man, who ! "; d for some bread. She handed him the whoin loaf, and with a God bliss you, sir, walked on. She next met a littlo girl who wanted .i bonnet, and to hrr she gave In r li i .!. When she had gone a little way she vvt another gill and to her she gave her ,;ies--. She next met a girl and to her s;i g ive her petticoat, for, thought the liclr it is growing dark and no one w ill : ee me. Just then some stars fell down In ' form of money, and uinone, tin in s.i,' ;' i .. 1 a petticoat of the finest linen, ai d !n t!. she collected enough money to malic I., r rich tho rest of her life. The Brave Bey By Vclma Roliblns, Aged 9 Years, i: in. Neb. ilhie. it was In the summer tune a:i 1 i. r ' mother was culling him. lie j i in . p from tho doorstep und went hi ,!,e . . "My boy," said his mother, "wiil y u t :k: this lunch to the blind woman by n e . i. ."' "Oil, yes, I would ! glad I" ,u . . .:; mother." And with a pleasant face II. riy went away. Ho picked some llmv : 1' r tho blind womuu and then Imn e , ;t .1 , for ho knew tlmt ills mother uouli anxious for him. Soon he mi'-hid Hi) woman's home. He gave her tl.o i. ikes and then read a chapter out of the !'.,.'! . T o blind womuu asked hlin to pr.-iy f r l.er and he did. When ho was going l,o.,m , he heard a trickling sound thut s und. .1 like water. He thought a moment un.l wiilj a loud scream exclaimed, "A 1ml.: ,n tho dike!" He sat down and put his fl g r In the hole. He sut there till the net morning, when a man came and mil: "Why, child, what aro you doing theic?" "There Is a holo In the dike," mid Hurry. "You poor child," said the man, und he let the boy froo. He went home ami told ids mother. His mother said: "My brave buy; you havo saved us." How Grass Came Lillian Wirt, Ago 9 Years. 41G8 Cass street, Omaha, Blue. A long time ago tho earth did not have any grass, it had nothing but tho hard, dry soli. One day Mother Earth was thinking very hard how she wished that she could have a nice new dress. As she sat thinking, a Robin flew up. "I think I can get you a now dress," lie said. "I will be back before long," and away he flew. Ho was going to fairy land to ask the fairy queen about it. When he told her of hi errand, she consented to go with him. When she got to the arch, (for fary land was In the moon) she waived her wand three times around her head, and said: "What kind of a dress do you want?" "Oh, a bright one that will mutch tha trees," was tho answer. "Very well, by tomorrow morning your Wish will be granted, and she vunlslicd. But what she had said wus true, for the next morning Uie earth was dressed in green. But for fear the earth would grow vain If she had her dress all tho time, she hod a brown one in fall, white In winter, and groen during spring and summer. And this is how the grass cumu. The Cherry Tree's Story By Anrna Christiansen, Ago 14 Years, it. 1 D. 6. Box 14. Audubon, la. lilue. "Oh, dear me! It does seem like spring, will never come. I just wisii I could be the first cherry tree to brintf forth my blossoms this year." At lust spring came warm and bright ail With it camo the cherry tree's wish. "Oh, I am so happy uiy wish Is gratified," said the little tree. After it had all blossomed out," tho weather began to get cooler. Ono evening It turned bitter cold and Jack Frost camo out. Ho came also to tho cherry tree. The next day all It's blossoms were frozen off. Now the cherry tree regretted what it had wished. "Oh! had I not have been so solffluh as wanting to biin:; forth my blossoms first, I probably would have had both blossoms and fruit. Go Fishing By Ronald Wyckoff, Aged 9 Years. Box 51, Wilber, Neb. Blue. Once upon a time there was a little b .y named Jiuimlo. Ono Saturday Ji i mh; asked his mother if ho could go to i'-ii ert Jennetto's house. "Yos, Jimmie," mother replie.l. "What are you going to do there?'" "Libert and I are going fishing at thj river at 9 o'clock," said Jimmie. JImmie's uncle went with hlin. When Jimmie got there they tot leady to go fishing and went to tho river. Tiny stuyed at tho river till 2 o'clock. After dli.n r they went fishing again till 4 o'clock, an 1 then they went home. Klbert hud to g for his cow and Jimmie went with him. But just as quick as they came lick with cow Jimmie had to go home. Mo the next Saturday Klbert weut to Jimmie s housu.