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THE BEE: OMAHA, SATURDXY, "FEBRUARY 12, -1921. 3)ense Smoke in Paint Shop Fire Overcomes Four Twenty-Five Workmen fight Blaze at Auto Plant; Fore man Uses Clothing to Smother Flames. us : T A L CI fttt4 - LB ft PY-T I ME "?.HB ?AbB OP ;AgtTORCOTTvBA(rLEt. 4 r- ' ' i ! Four men were - overcome 'by smoke, one automobile was , 'de , stroyed, . damage totaling $2,000 wag caused,' and, a serious blaze was . itrted. in . the J II. .Hansen Cadil lac company; paint shop, Farnam street at -Twenty-sixth,' yesterday, when workmen extinguished 'a fire caused, by cross wires, after battling with the flames for IS minutes. The city fire department arrived 'just. as the'fire was extinguished: Workmen, who were qver.come by tne amove are: i James Paustian, street. Axel Mullen, 1811,Evans street. Harold Shearer, . 510 South Twenty-seventh street. Ivar Hultman, 506 South Twenty-seventh street. They were revived soon after the arrival of the fire department. , Car Destroyed. ? , B. M. Cowles, 4018 North Twen tyVsixth street, foreman of the shop, stripped his clothing from his body and smothered flames -which had spread to a pail of gasoline, The car which was destroyed was a stock machine iq process of over lu.uling and repainting. In dismantling the car preparatory to painting it two wires "became crossed' causing a spark which if nitcd gasoline fumes. '." .. The flame spread rapidly among 1 lie combustible fluids, which.: are u?ed in removing the old paint, Twenty-five workmen In tjie paint shop, aware-of the seriousness of the .situation, sprang to fight the flames with chemical extinguishers, buckets j a , ' vi -water ana me nugc spnnKier -u the garage. 'Remove . Clothing. . . Many of the men removed articles of clothing with which Jo smother outbreaks of the flames. , Members of all departments who bided in the battle with the flames vere drenched, by the -spray . from the sprinkler system. ' After the fire was, extinguished J. H. Hansen, . president . of .the com pany, personally commended the em ployes for their valiant work. ; All the damages are covered by in-f-urance.' : . . . :-. Player' in Church League Arretted on Check Charge John Crowl?y.: ''22', 285l Fowler avenue,, star basket bait olayer, who was arrested the v M. C.-A. just as he was starting to play in a Church league' game, pleaded not , guilty yesterday morning in police court when. arraigned on a charge of passing Worthless checks. , . "Yon may be a hero among youf friends, bat you should adopt more approved methods if yon expect to earn a living, for your,! wife and baby," 'was. the- rebuke administered by Police Judge Foster. , Crowley was bound over to the . district court , for trial, obtaining his freedom on a bond of $500. ...... CHAPTER XVIII. A Talk With Mr. Meadow Mouse. . The next time she saw Mr. Mead ow Mouse Mrs.' Robingave him Grandfather Mole's message. "He says," said she! "he'd like to have a talk with yo."' ..' , .:' ' . "Does he?" Mr. Meadow Mouse exclaimed. "Now I wonder what he has to say! I returned his umbrella to him, after the rain. So. it can't be about that." "If I. wanted, to ,know, Vi go and find Grandfather Mole," Mrs. Robin suggested tartty.' ,' ' Bein a mild' sort of person Mr. Then hkrt wit atfreat scurruini ; Meadow Mouse thanked Mrs. Robin politely, both for-the message and for the advice. And then, scampering to a certain spot that he knew, near the Jehce. he disappeared through an openiritr iritd the ground. It 'was one of Grandfather Mole's doorways. Mr. MeadowJ Mouse did not hesitate to use it,' being one of those fortu nate folks that are quite at home anywhere."1 It made little difference to him whether he , was above ground or in it. And' asiderfrom Grand father Mole and his owrrfamily there was no one that knew his way about Grandfather Mole's galleries as well as Mr. Meadow. Mouse, : r" -v- To be sure, he had some trouble in f inding the 'old gentleman,' there were so many different passages in 'which to' look' for him. But at last Mr.' Meadow Mouse met Grand father. Mole in a long.-ttrnnel that followed a row of newly planted corn. . . . "Ah, ha 1". .Grandfather Mole cried. "There's something I want' to. say to'you." . j -' . v "So I.liear"' .Mr. Meadow Mouse replied a. bit anxiously for Grand- More Truth Than Poetry -By JAMES J. MONTAGUE 10 ' father Mole sounded none too pleas ant, i . 'You've been getting me in trou ble with old Mr. Crow," Grandfather Mole complained. He thinks I've been eating the seed corn that Farm er Green planted. And it X told him that .it was you that's done it, and that you've been using my galleries to reach the hills of corn, Mr. Crow would never believe what I said. "It looks bad for you, doesn't, it?" said Mr. Meadow Mouse more cheer fully. ' Somehow his remark displeased Grandfather Mole. '' "You'd better be careful what you sayl" he warned Mr. Meadow Mouse. "If you make me angry it will go hard with you." ' - Now, Grandfather Mole was known to be' terrible fighter when aroused. And Mr. Meadow Mouse had no liking for a fight with any one.., So he moved backward a few steps arid made ready to run. "I'm sorry jf I have caused you trouble," he said. "Couldn't you ex plain to Mr. Crow that you have tunneled into the .hills of corn in order to catch the grubs that would eat the corn if you didn't eat them first? Can't vou tell him that you are helping the corn crop, instead oi ruining hi- - , , . Grandfather Mole shook his head. "You are hot much acquainted with Mr, , Crow" he repplied. "It he has made up his mind Jhat I'm Mealihsr corn nothing I could say I would change his opinion. "Can t I lelp you in some way r Mr. Meadow Mouse asked. "I'd do almost anything, because you've let fii'tise vour MlleriesJ.' ' ' Grandfather .Mole pondered for a timer, ".'.- "Perhaps there is a Way you can helo " he said at last. "If you'll man age somehow to let . Mr. Crow catch' you in one ot these nuis, wun your mouth full of conChe'd know that you, were the guilty party." . -Mr.-Meadow v Mouse paled at the thought. of such a situation. And his legs shook beneath him. "Oh 1 I couldn't do that!" he stammered. "Can't you think of some other way?" "Yes, I can!" Grandfather replied. "I'll Jet him catch me in a hill of corn. ."With, corn m your mouth? ' Mr. MeadoV Mouse inquired eagerly. ' "Nol" said - Grandfather Mole. "With you in my mouth!" , When he chose," Grandfather Mole could be. verv'sorv. And as he said these words ne made a quick rush toward Mr. Meadow Mouse. Then there was-a great scurrying down' there in the darkr ' Copyrlg-M, Grosaot fc.DunUp. Dog Hill Paragrafs "By George, Bingham News reaches here from Bounding ' Billows that the constable there en gaged in a sensational chase Thurs had been guilty of reckless driving vw4iile passing through on his bicycle. According to eye-witnesses the stranger did not even ring his bell Mm1. day morning ; after a atranger who at crossings and came withjn an inch cf running over a nice, ww. The postoffice .will be closed to morrow all day on account of the postmaster's birthday. ; , .' , . Wash .Hocks happened down to the depot at Tkkville Monday to see the train come in. It puffed and snorted so much on approaching the station that it woke up the agent. (Copyrlht. 1921. Georf Mtthew Adams) I'M THE GUY ' I'M THE GUY who slobbers all over you when he thinks he can get something from y0u.4 , That's my little, plan,' all right. When you are in a position to do me a good turn, I give an imitation of a gladsome tittje joy every time I see you. . - - " ' I simply can't do enough for you. I -nearly break my neck hurrying to carry out your slightest 1 wish. . . I'm the leader and personnel of the Amen, chorus to whatever you say. , V' '' - , If you said .the moon was made of green chees, I'd agree, ' and as sure you it was very green. I'm just like a kid on- good, be havior for , . the weeks preceding Christmas. As long 'as you fall for my flat tery and obsequiousness, I am per fectly content. If you don't like it, well, that's different But tt that if I keep it tip long enough, you'll fall for it finally. If I can't get away ' with It, ' I should worry. IH get back at you, when things change and furn my 'way. .'. '--' HOLDING A HUSBAND . Adele Garrison's New Phase of -Revel at ions, of d W i fe ' According to Freud ' If baby discovers the bottle of rye That father has got on his hip, And raising a wailful and piteous cry He eagerly begs for a nip, Don't dam up the longings that surge in his breast by snatching the bottle away; His infant emotions, thus sternly suppressed, Will make him a drunkard some day. , H- " .-:' If sister swoops down on the quarter that drops i From, grandmother's purse to the floor, And rutis to invest it in peppermint drSbs And chocolate creams at the store, Postpone your correction to some later time . And let her emotions run wild, By rudely suppressing her instinct for crime You may make a thief of the child. f Don't be at all shocked if your seven-year son Requests you to lend him. the. shears, Because he believes it would be lots of fun ( : To cut off the pussy-cat'? ears. ' Suppress this desire that wells in his heart For brutal and red-blooded deeds, And you surely will give him the criminal start, . Which is all a good murderer needs. These facts we have learned from a person named Freud, " Who says in a ponderous book, ' . ' . That primal emotions, too roughly destroyed, Will make their possessor a crook. . ' The spirit that punishment seeks to suppress, Will burst from its bondage -some day, So let it run rampant but nevertheless, ' We won't rear our children that way! . ' ' VAW . OF course ; Wotnen are getting taller. . Probably another result of the higher fair movement. , ' LEADING THE PACK v Many women have been queens of the opera, but Mary Garden is the first of her sex to, be the ace. ; , ALONG IN 1950 Doubtless Dempsey and Carpentier will fight that battle, but it will nsnip. 1921, By th Bell Syndicate, Inc.) be for the senior championship. (Copyright, -WHY- Is Lent So Called? While the English word for the Lenten or penitential season is de rived directly from the Anglo-Saxon lencten, meaning "spring," the ob servance of the 40-day 'period goes back to the early days of Christian ity, though "it Was not until 840 that (-(Copyright, mo, by the Wheeler Syndl- The Deal Lillian Made With Sammy. Lillian and I made, a hurried job of locking np. my: home for the night The furnace fire banked properly, w made a quick; tour of the rooms, locking doors and windows. :. - "If I were you," Lillian suggested, "I iwould leave a light in -one room upstairs and one room , below, with curtains raised-just enough to let the- light shine out, . but not enough to show that the rooms, are empty." t "A very - good idea," I . asserted, '"But do you think those marauders are" apt" to; come back tonight?" We werefstanding in my room, and I could' not' 'repress a shuddering glance, at the- havoc which theun known intruders- had . made of ' my keepsake trunk. ' "Not one chance in a million," . Lil lian returned -promptly and. con vincingly "bup-it is. always- well- to guard against- the millionth chance. They might have been simply young hoodlums at, thaf." ; ,. ; a, What LUlian Asked. . , My heart quickened its beat. It was the first irect intimation Lillian had given of the theory I knew, she must have mapp'ed out concernina- the-wantoh-mischief of which my 4 iiuiuc ucen rinc scene. BUI ner last sentence certainly meant; that she considered the theory of wanton hoodlumism as M'one in a - million." The professional burarlar - theory fell to the ground because nothing f trection, then, were her theories point- She moved toward th door brisk ly, and I knew, that, my unasked; ques tion wouia not ne answered, lhere- tore, l pushed it into a recess of my brain and closed the door tiarfitlv upon it until sttch time as Lillian should have "unravelled the tangled threads of the twisted pattern which had been left for our study. Now for 'old Sammy," I said, a few minutes Jater,. when, the last window , closed and . .4he ; 'electric switches 'turned on. we stood uoon the doorstep once more. ' vy ' : "Is he to bejound very far from here?" Lillian asked ' "No, just down : the ; street '. at , a small grocery - store," I answered. "He delivers groceries during the day, and does plain ' and. fancy "de tecativing" . at night whenever he is called upon." v.i - Lillian did not speak again until we were in -the .-car and it was turn ing out of the gateway into the road. "Would you mind, Madge?" ."she asked hestitatingly. "Would ; you mind telling this 'Sammy-that -I have - rented yotir house. iFor a. few week's and that I am his employer? I want to give him a few directions and ask him a few questionsand" "You would rather I was -out "of the: picture when- you're dohy it,; I smiled - promptly. "Of I courle, my dear." , - '"' : '-' . - There was. that-in Lillian's tvoice when she.answered me wjiich made me flush with pleasure, i . ' "Do -you' know what a dear ypu are!", she exclaimed. "Most women would drive, me' W'ld w.ith curiosity and thwarted ar)ity''at a request like that. But 'you knowdon't you, that I really have a verv- trood; rea son for not wanting to .trouble you "V", i,acsi7 .inrorics roi ' mine nntil I have-proved" them -true' or laise?" 'f. . . -, ..; I 'Dotft you thbk it js pretty late in' the day for you to begin excusing yourself to me?": I asked quietly. "I stand corrected," she returned, and in another minute we had drawn up in front of a small building la belled "Tlie Palace Grocery," in ab surd, contrast to the size and dilapi dation of the building beneath . the sign. ' s 'By the pricking of my thumbs," Lillian quoted under her breath, "surely this is Sammy!" - j I had time only for a. quick assent before, the man of whom I was in search" hurriedly drew tup the old nag he was driving out of the shoo yard, hitched him to a convenient post,- and came hobbling up to us. ' "Well, well, Mis' Graham I" he said heartily, pulling off . his capr "It's, sure fine to see you around here again. When did you get back?" He was , a - friendly, kindly old figure as he stood looking up at me, his old hat respectfully removed' from his thatch of gray hair, his wrinkled face and faded blue eyes emphasizing by their expression the genuineness of his words. ; n "We came into New York yester day" I said. . - :".;'r "And how are Mr. Graham, and the old lady and the baby, and the old. gentleman?" he asked cordially. . I explained briefly that onlv Dicky and I had come north, and that Lil lian had" rented our home for a few weeks. . ' 1 ; ' ?'Mrs, Graham tells me," Lillian struck in,' "that you are a very ef ficient guardian of houses at night.'' ''Well, if I do saysj't that shouldn't, there don't much git past me, if I am gittin' along in years. Me 'and 'Sukey' here" he patted his bulging hip pocket affectionately "my best girl, 1 calls her, , we've seen some pretty stirring events around these parts sometimes." "I've-nc doubt,'' Lillian observed, "and I wish you would undertake the . watching of Mrs. . Graham's house until further notice, beginning tonight." 1 . "You don't mean to say," he began excitedly, "that anythiiig'j been dis turbed up there! Then I wasn't wrong yesterday afternoon. I could have sworn' I knew that " - Hy broke off abruptly and looked at me in troubled fashion.' ' Lillian spoke, promptly: "We must ' hurry back now, Mr. Hinman," for this is Sammy's legal cognomen. "When you cail at Mrs. Durkee's , house tonight, please be prepared- to tell me anything you have observed." ; (Continued Monday.) , . the dates of Ash Wednesday and Holy Saturday were definitely es tablished. -. ' - 1 In the days of the early church. Lent was a season in, which the faithful asked mercy for themselves and were therefore expected to shqw mercy . to others. The money saved by fasting was given in alms to the poor. Imperial laws prohibited the conduct of criminal processes, the church authorities received penitents at the altar and imposed public pen ances for sins committed, emperors released prisoners, masters pardoned their slaves and enemies became friends. During the 16th century the Tating of meat during the Lenten season was made an 'offense puish able by the stocks and a fine of 60 shillings, but the severity with which the period was observed has gradu ally lessened, until Lenten observ ance, is now-mainly a matter of in- Gividual preference. Romance in Origin Of Superstitions Black Cats. Many a man who would deny that he is the least bit superstitiousNfeels a sneaking satisfaction if a black cat runs across his path as he starts for business in the morning, ' Black cats for luck is a very, old supersti tion and conies fo us from the Egyp tians, who - had mummies of cats buried with them in their tombs and identified the animal with the moon god, lJasht probably 'from the pe culiar enects of light and darkness on a cat's eyes. And a black cat's eves by contrast appear more prom incntry than those of chcr cats, even as the moon stands out irom darkness. ' - . . In ' modern folk lore the cat in order to bring the greatest amount of luck must be entirely black no white hairs even, ihe cat is. a weird animal anyway and has been superstitiously regarded from time immemorial, even by peoples uri affected by Egyptian civilization, such as the ancient Germans. In Germany today a black cat is driven away from the Cradle'of the infant and the bedside of the sick lest it bring death. Fortunately we inherit the Egyptian and not the Teutonic superstition. Egypt; Greece, Rome, western Europe, England, America is our black cat s line of supersti tious descent. j . (Coplrlght, 19I1. by th IHcCIure News- '. . papor Syndicate.) Jewel, Flower, Color Symbols for Today By MILDRED MARSHALL. Today's talisinanic gem is the lodestonc, which attracts friends, riches and tame to its wearer, .ac cording to an ancient legend,-and makes a woman irresistible whether she be -beautiful or not. The, lapis lazuli is today's natal stone; its healing powers are exert ed, for those born 'on an anniversary of this date, dispelling both disease and melancholy. Dark blue is todays color; it is said to bring gaiety and good cheer to those who wear it. v . Today's flower is the forget-me- not, symbolic of constancy and po tent in encouraging acquaintances begun when it is worn. (Copyright, 1921, by the Wheeler Syndi cate, xncj Common Sense cate. Inc.) Parents' Problems Ought any "useful" presents to be given at Christmas? , We see no reason why not. In these days, "useful" things cost so much that they are almost luxuries, A good plan is: to strikfe a fair aver age; give some "useful" presents, and give some that are purely ornamental. By J. J. MUNDY. . Why Argue? ' , v If you have to spend half your time arguing as to who is boss in your family . the chances are that neither of you is fit to be boss of any body. - ' A real boss docs not argue, he con siders. , , . The real iboss strives to get all the light he can on a subject, and then sifts and considers" oivadvisement with others jor whom he has respect as to their'knowledge and judgment and then he acts. . ,, The arguer is an abomination. . The down-to-the-bone arguer never has opinions so strong that he can not get , up an .argument from the opposite side at any time. .v He just likes to be contrary for tlie sake of argument, so he sa,ys. " . It is one thing to debate k subject it is quite another tol argue it. ... Where It Started . y'V Coins. -'. When- gold" and silyer wtre 'first used as. mediums of exchange certain weights of these metals had stand ard value.. -This necessitated weigh ing each time- a -purchase was made. The Lydians, an antique people, are credited with the idea of making standard weights of gold and silver so as to avoid the weighing process. Those weights were stamped with their value and .some mark, usuallv the' portrait of the ruler of the coun try. ;. ' !. ' (Copyrttht, li:0. by Ihe Wheeler Syndi cate, Inc.) ;- i-j - - - Automobile thieves drove off with 591 cars, valued at $700,000. in Bal timore, ;Md., during .1920. " "u j ' ... 1 . . Saturday Is Your Opportunity Day t Your Opportunity to Take Advantage of Our Sensational 1. h iT, Hundreds of Beautiful Dresses offered at this Ridiculous Price Actual $25 DressesQ Actual $30 Dressesm Actual $35 Dresses V Actual $40 Dresses Actual $45 Dresses 000 Dresses that you have been paying THREE, YES, EVEN FOUR times this pricefor in recent sales throughout the city. Materials Styles'- ! French Serge,' Wool Serge, Trice 'tV, . ' ,. Straw Lines, Tunic-Ei 'feds, Waist " . .- Line, Blouse Effects and All' , Satin, V clour and Velvet. Over Embro Effects. A debate indicates a V reasonable consideration from both t.ides. An argument is usually so heated before the finish that consideration and logic on facts are thrown to the four winds,, and a scrap ensues'. So don't be led into an argument for it does not pay you or the other one. . ' Valuable time is wasted, hard feel ings are engendered and you are no nearer to the truth of the matter,' either one of you, for" your attitude was wrong from the beginning name ly, to win out .facts or no (acts. Copyright, 1120, by IntrrMlena,l Feature The government oft Venezuela will add an institute of modern languages to its' school of commerce. or MAHAS VALUiVGIVING STORE" February Glean Sweep Sale - This Message is Another Striking Illustration of s i; the Remarkable Price Reductions Big Satihgs Saturday Specials Onj'e-Day Linoleum Sale Splendid Quality Felt Base Floor Covering Q Genutnft Piintied Linoleums, burlap back, In splendid patterns. Former pi-ire 1.C0. To .day's price, per stluare OA yard ,...07C Heavy Inlaid Llnol,eunis in wood and tile pat terns. In . many -colors. Former price ?3. tfoday'a price, sq. At yard 1 42 Patterns to Se . lect frero " This Dresser For Saturday Selling $29.45 Colonial Period design, beautiful Golden Oak finish, extr.a sized plate mirrors. Made throughout of solid oak. Measure your - room, cAme j early Saturday morning, make K z' !! your saicction ' and have your fg?& floor c 0 v ercd i for about' one- ' rV half what it or- ' dinarily would jjjlj ' n It was $67.50 This , Child's Crib i'our choice of either Whit Enamel or Gold finish. $9.85 It was $16.50 Just-the bed .for the baby, always safe and sanitary. ".: This , Solid Oak . Extension Table $15.75. ' ':' Strongly built, your choice ot I either Golden Oak, Fumed Oak or Wax finish. It was $45.00 1 1 jsjij"7 It was $60.00 This Servicable Solid Oak ; Buffet ' $19.65 : : As illustrated is Colonial Period, has good sire mirror-, rery roomy drapers and compartments a big Saturday value. : .S J A.. T ' Household Necessities at . Value Giving Prices Full6-lb. , Jewel Electric Iron, $3.95 Alumimiin Percolators, $1.40 Black ebonizedwood- handle, family sire. Bo wen's Guaranteed Brooms, 33c Specials for Saturday in Our Drapery Department Panel Nets for lace shades and curtain, from 6 to 12 inches wide and 90 Inches long. $1.00 Paneling, per strip... $ .50 1.23 Paneling, per strip.. .65 1.50 Paneling, per scrip.. .75 2.00 Paneling, per strip... 1.00 2.25 Paneling, per strip... 1.15 2.50 Panel Ing, per strip.., 1.30 2.75 Paneling, per strip.., 1.40 3.00 Paneling, per strip..., 1.50 BATH TOWELS ,. Size 16x30, each. ...... .'16' Size 18x36, each......... ...19 Size 21x42. each. . ...... .V.39 Size 25x50, each .-69 - HUCK TOWELS ; Size 15x25, each.... ':...... 12C Size 16x32, each........ ...16C Size 17x3S, each..... 24t Size 18x39, each. .27 Tanrf Veil Fanellnr In wh'l and Ivory color and t Inch wtdt, that wnro ellln at I3.59 to $.1.59 per atrip. . Tour oholc t 11.45 pr atrip. .Fort1 Int of fin Imported ttlw and rtrasoel Krt Tanning- that n-frn aflllpg for :.t8 to $5.00 per atrip. . Vour rhoie at II.S5 prr atrip. 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