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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 2, 1920)
20 THE BEE: OMAHA, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1920. Holding a Husband Adele Carriion't New Phase ot Revelation of a Wife How tha Minutes Slipped Away to Madge's Delight ' ' Betty Kane smiled cheerily at me 4 she propelled her wheeled chair " through the door and stopped at a little distance from me. "You must pardon my delay," she Mtd, apologetically, "but you see I ; am alone this morning and I was '. putting some biscuits in the oven. I had to wait to remove my floury ; fhings and. see that my fire was safe before coming in. If you are a stranger here you probably do njt know that we burn pine mostly, and it is treacherous stuff. And fire is the one bugbear of our existence down here." She spoke in the most ordinary ; tone, evidently giving nie only the , explanation of her delay which She considered my .due. But my throat - constricted as I visioned the round of arduous duties which must be hers, the constant terror of fire and other things which must hover over Jier in the lonely life which I saw wow was her constant portion. , t :"I am a stranger, certainly," I rc- turned, smiling, "and I have yet to associate anything but beauty with the pines. But that snapping fire is tuost attractive. I wonder if I might have a cup of tea beside it that is, if it won't make you any extra trouble. The woman at the telephone office told me you some times served it in the mornings." ' MrS. Hollis is a very good friend of mine," Miss Kane interposed. 'She always directs people here in stead of to the more pretentious tea room a half mile down the street. And I shall be most happy to give you a cup. Don't you think it might be" a good plan, however, to wail for the biscuits? They will be done in 15 minutes or so, and I really can recommend my biscuits and a bit of home-made jam with the tea." She gave me. a whimsical little smile and my heart warmed to her .anew. I liked Betty Kane thorough ly upon this first glimpse of her, and foresaw many pleasant hours before her blazing fire. I fancied that be hind her placid face was a hard-won pilosophy of life which could teach ; my chafing spirit many things. I "I haven't heard anything as nice as that in a long time," I said heart ily, casting about for some way of J making the single cup more remu nerative without offending her. "But it won't be perfect unless you join me. Won't you be my guest for tea?" I said, trying to make my tone significant without being ob . trusive. , , '; : She flushed slightly, but met my eyes bravely. , "I shall be glad to do so," she said. imply, "and I thank you for the ' thoughtfulness. You evidently be ' long to that rare sisterhood of those who always 'see and help. Now, if j you will excuse me a moment, I will put my kettle on with fresh water. ; I ma always most particular to have lreshly drawn water to boil for my ilea." v : . jf '"I. see we tre kindred fussers," I said, as she wheeled her chair toward her kitchen again, and I heard her : gurgling little laugh of appreciation from the next room. I didn't offer , . to help her, for I guessed that she -j-proud of her ability to perform ..her tasks unaided, so I simply sat j quietly by the fire until she came back again. . " i"' 'i ;"May I look at your postals? I asked, pumping up an apparent in terest. I do not much care for pic ture postal cards, but I was deter- mined to buy a liberal supply, and rack my brains for people to whom . I could send them. "Oh, surely 1" she said. "I think i you will like this one." She took from the case a card showing a single twig of the. long leafed pine, holding in the center of its long spines the oddest blossom I had ever seen. It looked like a cluster of purple berries from which extended tiny fuzzy sticks of white, like miniature candles. It was really beautiful, despite its qucerness, and I expressed my admiration. 1 .''It is really a wonderful reprsenta tion , of the blossom," Miss Kane said. ."You will see that for yourself when you look at the real ones. They are not. quite in perfection yet, but in a. week or two you will see them everywhere. Here is another card which has more delicate sprays of 'them, and here are views of the winding wood roads through the pines." "How preferable these are," I said, delighted, "to the usual resort views t Does Wood Float? In the first place, all wood will not float. Some varieties like ebony, lignum vitaa and the like -r-will drop to the bottom almost 3 fast as a piece of lead. So it is -apparent that the faculty for floating, for remaining on the surface of the water, is not one which is inherent in wood itself. It must have something to do with the . construction of the wood. . If we take two containers, of precisely the same size, and fill one of them with water and .the other with a block of ordinary wood, so cut that it completely (ills the container, we will find that there is a material difference in weight. The one containing the water is considerably heav ier than the One filled with wood, or,, applying another term to the same thins, the water is more "dense" than the wood. By the operations of the law of gravity the denser object will always tend to get below the level of that which is less dense. So, even if we hold a piece of wood under water, it will spring back to the surface when released unless it remains below sufficiently long for, it to get "water-soaked." In this case the weight of the wood luelL ius the weight of the wa ter wr.icft it contains, is greater than that of the water which it displaces. The same effect could be obtained by compressing the wood so that the air is expelled from between the fibers. The compressed block would then sink which is the reason that a lew extremely close-grained woods will not float when placed in water. (Monday Why Do We Speak of the Thre? Ra?) t Oopyrlftat, 1M0, by tha Wheeler Sjre . dtcate. Iao.) WHY of the churches "and stores of the I villages." "Ye have thosa, too," she toughed. " 'You pays your money and you takes your choice.' " I laughed with 'her, and we spent a most delightful hour with the cijrds and the curios,. Hats, oasjeets ana beads made of the pine needles, and in lcasurely, "comfy" talk over the tea and the really wonderful biscuits and jam which she served. No one came into the little shop while I was ther, and 1 had actually forgotten my errand, when small Agnes Hollis appeared at the door. , ' "There's a message for you aver at the office," she said, importantly. '(Continued Monday.) ,' i I'M THE GUY I'M THE GUY who telephones to you while you're right in the mid dle of your , dinner , and keeps you on the wire till the eats all get cold. i I don t care about ,your dinner. I've either had mine, or it isn't ready;, yet, so nothing can spoil it for me. ; I telephone when I do just because it happens to he convenient foi me. 1 den't care 'whether its a conven ient time for you or not. ; If you hint to nie that you had to. leave, the.. table .to answer the phone, I say "that's too bad," and let it go at that, or else I say noth ing' at all about' it. But in "either event I 'go 'on talking just as if. you had nothing on your mind but your hair. 1 ' '- , And I'll call you tip at the sank time tomorrow if I happen to feel like it.. . Copyright, -1920. Thompson Feature Service Parents Problems What should be said to children who have heard and are interested in good and bad luck" signs, such as seeing the moon over the right shoulder, 'etc.? "Very, little, should be said on this subject. It is, after all. of the stuff ofvwhich dreams are' made if the child 'is. pleased -when she sees the moon rover - her" right shoulder, - let her be pleased. - ; r ' "' 1 f .-r- . , t3 lift IF i. jays? i "Mr More Truth By JAMES J. UNWRITTEN HISTORY It haa been discovered that Romans dwelt largely in flat houses and that profit eering among- landlords was the rule. Though Cicero the Indian sign affixed to Mr. Cataline In early days, with measured phrase Mellifluent and mellow, Which made the senate cheer and sob, we thought he overdid the job; For Cataline appeared a fine Though somewhat wayward fellow. ; But very likely Cataline owned tenements on Palatine And boosted rents on helpless gents, Who earned but few sesterces; And if that happens to be so, we quite agree that Cicero JWas justified when he applied, : His free and flowing curses. Though Caesar got a settling punch from Brutus Cassius and their bunch, Their hasty act has always lacked Our heartfelt approbation. For Caesar, though ambition dwelt and waxed apace beneath his belt, Knew how to reign his wide domain , With sense and moderation. But possibly when tenants cried for leave to get a landlord's hide J. Caesar sought, as well he ought, To do his best to save him. V. ; And in this case we understand why he was subsequently panned, And why he got the deadly swat The Roman plotters gave him. BY WAY OF EXPLANATION : Many statesmen who stand for election can't stand fast enough. 1 CHEAP STUFF , Connecticut won't get much gratitude for giving the women a vote that they already had. ' i TOO LATE NOW If Italy hadn't had a row with D'Annunzio she could settle her present difficulties by sicking him onto, the Reds. Th Get In Early and Get Yours While the Gettin's Good Has HIGH ALL f Shirts, Ties, Underwear. Hats, Gloves, Soft Collars, Caps, Hosiery, Handkerchiefs of the same high quality that has characterized ihis store for over 30 years are included in this sale. Ever) thing offered is from our regular stock not merchandise purchased for sale purposes. (Formerly Pease-Black Co.) 1417 Farnam Street Opposite Sun Theater TEN EXTRA SALESMEN WANTED APPLY 8 A. M. SATURDAY Than Poetry MONTAGUE PRICE On Everything in Our Entire Stock , (except contract merchandise) Satirdlavo Oct Cops Suspended From Force After Auto Collision Police Chauffeur and Patrol man Alleged to Have Been Intoxicated When Crash Occurred. Lester Warner, 2437 Fontenelle boulevard, police chauffeur, and Louis Dietz, 3450 South Fifteenth street, patrolman, were suspended yesterday from the police force, fol lowing a collision at 1409 Deer Park boulevard. The officers were charged with being intoxicated while driving the police car. It is alleged that Warner had met Dietz as the latter was leaving his beat to go home, after Warner had taken Mrs. Mary Crockett, assistant police matron, home, under orders. It is alleged the. two officers went to a bootlegging joint where they had several drinks. On the way back to the station, Warner crashed into a car belonging to the Van Buren Automobile Co., 1409 Deer Fark boulevard, parked in front of the establishment. Wit nesses testified that he 1 narrowly missed several other cars in his ride. Warner was lodged in jail, and his badge stripped from him. He has been on the "force 11 years. Dietz has been a patrolman but one year. His badge was also removed. Both are married and have children. Veteran Train Dispatcher Retires to Avoid Cold W. B. Fordycc, Omaha's oldest train dispatcher in point of service, has retired and will soon leave with his family for California "where there are no ice, snow and wash outs," as he. put it. , , He was in the employ of the Chi cago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Oma ha railroad for 42 years, of which 30 were spent in Omaha. : TO PIECES Omaha Terminus of Harding's Trip West Omaha will be the terminus of Senator Warren G. Harding's west ward tour and this will lend more interest to his visit here when ho will deliver his address at the Au ditorium next Thursday night. For this reason there will probably be a large influx of out-of-town people vho will come to hear him. H. M. Miller of Ohio will arrive today to confer with the local com mittee on arranging the Harding meeting. .There will be no social affairs staged, at the request of the senator. Among towns which will send delegations are York, Chadron, Lin coln, Beatrice, Norfolk, Fremont and Sioux City. Former Dairy Employe Confesses to $1,200 Rohhery Henry Slack, 1706 Burt street, former employe of the Alamito Dairy company, arrested September 29 for alleged theft of $100 of the firm's mpney, confessed yesterday to the theft of two consignments of merchandise from the Merchants Express company July 16 when he wa in its employ. The merchandise which he con fessed he stole comprised $500 worth of cigars consigned to the O. D. Kiplinger company and a quantity of groceries valued at about $700. He was charged with larceny by bailee. Police declared they expect to arrest the persons to whom Slack said he sold the stolen goods. Drake Court Tenants Lose Verdict In Ouster Hearing The jury in the, case of the Drake Holding company against Roy R. Cravens was out one hour and 15 minutes, wfyen a verdict was re turned of "guilty." Tenants who witnessed the hear ing were disappointed to the extent that some intend withdrawing their fight. : "It looks like the od3s are against ts," remarked Mrs. O'Brien, wife of the president of the tenants' league. They are doubtful, as to whether or not they shall press their suit. . 1 8:30 o) AMl&EMK.NTS. TftfiRV Mat. Even la Tomorrow Night EVERYBODY'S FAVORITE FISKE O'HARA In an Iriih Melody Drama "SPRINGTIME IN MAYO" Hear O'Hara's New Song NighUi 60C-S2.00. Mate., tOc-fl.80 Three Dave, Starting Monday, Oct. 4 MATINEE WEDNESDAY Oliver Moroaco Preaenta Prior to New York Opening MAUD FUL1 Or In Her Brand New Surprlee Play "THE HUMMING BIRD" Ev'ng. 50c to $2; Mat., 50c to tJW LAST TWO TIMES MATINEE TODAY-2.15 EARLY CURTAIN TONIGHT AT 8 FRANK DOBSON ted HIS THIRTEEN SIRENS, WILL MAHONEV. ELSIE PILSER DUDLEY DOUGLAS. Gardnar a, Harimaa. ElliaDath Naltoe a Barry Boy. BartheloTa Blrdi, Hayataka Broi.. Toaloa ot th Qa. Klnourimi. Mitl. lit to 50e: Son at 79e- and 11.00 Saturday and Sunday. Nlaht ISO to 11.24. Not Weak Hanrlatta Croiman and ExeaU Unt Bill. "OMAHA'S FUN CENTER" Dally Mat, 15c to 75c Nitea, 25c to 13S JOE HURTIG'S FAMOUS BOWERY BVRLESKERS With the Two Aeea of Laughter. BILLY FOSTER and FRANK HARCOURT, in tho Aviation Abaurdity, "Going Up and Com ing Down." Wonderful Cait and High Flvinr Beautv Chora. LADIES' DIME MATINEE WEEK DAYS SAT., SUN, Tue., Wed., Thura, Fri. LAST , TIMES TODAY INDOOR SPORTS NDOOR SPORTS ROSE, ELLIS ROSE FIELDING BOOMER LAMONT WRIGHT . Photoplay Attraction "The Greea Flame," featuring J. Warren Kerrigan. Mack Sennett Comedy Bee want ads are best business getters. It Wouldn't Be a Bad Idea to Buy Your Winter Underwear now HOT A. 1 rilOTOrl.AYH. Famous Movie Star Bruce Gordon Appears In Person Appearing 'on Mum Stag at , 1, 3, 8, 9:30 P. M. LAST TIMES TODAY - , "THE HOUSE OF THE TOLLING BELL" Starring Bruca Gordon of miaaiag tha aaoat tupandoue production of modern liaaaa if you mitt Tho Vigilante s STARTS TOMORROW , , ' 5,000 PEOPLE ' y Lait Timaa Today Tom Mix in "Tha UnUmad" LAST TIMES TODAY Norma Talmadge -ln- 'The Branded Woman" APOLLO th ami LeaTHworth "LOVE, HONOR and ?" with STUART HOLMES aaa ELLEN GASSIDY Bruca Cerdaa, the leading a tar la Tha Heuaa ol th TeUinr Bell," wUI appear in acreon. Seconal Eplaode "The Lent City" BEATTY'S Co-Operative Cafeterias Pay DiTidanda to Thoao Who Do tha Work in Today 1 nd I f I Sunday gQPK)) LAST TIMES TODAY II ' tomorrow VIOLA DANA