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THE BEE: OMAHA, TUESDAY, JULY 19, 1921." 10 sleeps-time Tales mc rare -THE TALE OF CHIRPY RICKET BY ARTHUR SCOTT BAILEY CHATTER IX. An Interrupted Nap. Chirpy Cricket liked his home in Farmer Green's yard. During the long summer days he thuoght it very cheerful to rest in his dark hole in the ground. He liked the darkness T 1 "Hare I am I Come and get me if you, can!" of his home; he liked its warmth, too. For in pleasant weather the sun beat down upon the straw-littered ground above him and gave him plenty of heat, while on gray days the straw blanket kept his house cozy. And it never .occurred to Chirpy Cricket that there was anything odd :n hav ing a blanket over his house instead Of over himself. Nothing ever really disturbed Chirpy Cricket after he settled in the farmyard. To be sure, he had a few frights at first. , Now and then the earth trembled in.. a terrible fash- ion. But ,that happened only when Johnnie Green led old Ebenezer, or some other horse, to the .. watering trough, passing right over Chirpy s home. And Chirpy had soon learned that he was in no danger. . Then at other times he heard an odd tearing and scratching, as if some giant had discovered Chirpy's doorway and meant to dig him out of his hiding place. By peeping slyly out he discovered at last the cause of those fearful sounds It was only the hens looking for something to eat a bit of grain amid the straw, or perhaps an angleworm. Chirpy never left his house when he heard the hens at work. He had no wish to offer himself as a tidbit. And he felt quite safe down in his home, for he was quick to learn that the hens were no diggers. They could only scratch the surface of the jrround. So, in time; he used to laugh when he heard them. And now and then he would even fiddle a bit, as if to say to them, "Here I ami Come and get me if you can 1" "The sound of fiddling, coming from beneath their feet, always puzzled the hens. They would stop scratch ing and cock their heads on one side, toiiilcn. . And they tried to look -33ry knowing.' But they were really the most stupid of all the creatures in the farmyard. If they had only been as wise as Farmer Green's cat theV would have kept still and waited . and watched. And sooner or later they would have given Chirpy Crick et the surprise of his life, when he i came crawling out of his hole to get ' a few blades of grass for his supper. But evert if the hens had thought of such a plan they, never could have kept their minds upon it long enough to carry it out. So perhaps it was no wonder that Chirpy Cricket got the idea into his head that he was safe from everybody; Sometimes, when he was dozing, even the foot steps of old Ebenezer railed to rouse him. But there- came a day when Chirpy Cricket awoke with a great start Something had touched his long feelers. Something had come right down into his hole and was prodding him. . He thought it must be a hen. And he did not laugh.' No! Nor did he fiddle t - (Copyright. Orosset & Dunlap.) - More .Truth Than Poetry -By JAMES J. MONTAGUE ; WHY Do "Cramps". Occur While Swim ming. The sensation which we call "cramp" is, as its name indicates, a " construction or contraction of a muscle which, unless promptly reme died by the expansion of the muscle and vigorous rubbing, is apt to re mit in temporary paralysis of the portion of the body in which the muscle is located. Effects of this kind arc due to two principle causes: Unaccustomed cold ox a continuous strain which has much the same re sult as the pressure of an artery which causes our feet or hands to "go to . sleep." In the latter case, however, the .effect is accompanied .by numbness and the sensation of a myriad of prickles, while, in the former, it is marked by a severe shooting pain and a tendency to contract the entire muscle. A swim mer? attacked by4 cramps, is there fore unable to move .bis legs and will Inevitably sink, unless he is able either to -overcome the -force which is drawing his legs up-close to his body or is taken ashore, ,.. Even the most-skillful swimmers are sometimes subject to cramps, though in their cases it is" usually due to some disturbance in their di gestive organs or exposure to sudden cold, such as would be due to a cur rent of water flowing from a con cealed spring. Mildef forms of the same complaint are also common aong those who exercise more vigor ously than usual or may result from sleeping in an unaccustomed posi tionbut all are due to the same causes. . ,. Where It Started - Admiral 1 The word "Admiral" is derived from the Arabic, "Amir" signifying "leader." The Arabic word "al," meaning "the," is placed before a noun; thus "The Leader" is, in Arabic, "al Amir." By some freak of misplacement the "al" was put after the noun, giving Amiral, which in time added the "d" and became our word. Many of our most re spected words may be traced to ti Off MSfc II ft li THE LAST CHANCE F.jc-Kaiser Wilhelm has forbidden one of his sons to act for the movies. We read with surprise of the fact I That His Highness no longer serene Has told his young son he can't act As the kid hoped to do for the screen. We say wjth surprise for we really believe That the elderly Emp should importune The younger to jump at this chance to retrieve The vanishing family fortune. He hardly can hope, we assume (Having barely escaped with his skin) That there's going to be any more room For Kings of his blood in Berlin. - In most of the former Imperial zones There is little but trouble or terror; And the chances for jobs as the warmers of thrones Are fast getting rarer and rarer. But if this young Prince got a place In the cinema-thespian art, And the public should fall for his face As they do for, say William S. Hart, He soon would be rich and inflated with pride, ' And featured in picture and story, And could wear better clothes and could put on more side Than his dad at the height of his glory. So why shut the gate to romance? , Why tell the poor kid he can not Embrace the last ghost of a chance The Kaiserlich outfit has got? ' He might be a bust with the playgoing folk In spite of his once royal station. But he couldn't be possibly half such a joke As his father was ruling a nation! SAVED BY A HALF-TONE. The headline Too Many Dam Failures in the revered Literary Digest pained and shocked us till we observed that the accompanying picture was of a busted irrigation dam. ' - ' MORE DANGEROUS THAN IN 1918. It is highly improbable that Mr. Dempsey' will ever go to France. BUT THEY DON'T MEAN THE SAME THING. : . Senator King says that the navy is suffering from dry rot. That's what a lot of the officers think. ' . ' v Copyright. 1921, b Th Bell Eradicate, Inc. ' Romance in Origin Of Superstitions By H. IRVING KING. St Elmo's Fire. . 1 Few superstitions of the sea are better known than that which at tached to the electric phenomenon known as St. Elmo's fire those ghastly lights which, in certain con ditions-of the atmosphere, burn at the top of masts or on the end of yards. They are, of course, natural electric lights, easily explainable by any one with the slightest knowledge of electricity. But it must be con fessed that they don't look so, espe cially if they jump about in the rig ging with that weird rustling sound. The first notice we have of these lights is in the story of the Argo nauts, when they appeared shining about the heads of the images of Castor and Pollux on the ship Argo in the midst of a storm and assured the safety of the vessel. From thence down through the classic ages the liohts were known as the Dioscuri the twin brothers, Castor and Pollux, and seem generally to have been re garded as a good omen. But Porphy ron, writing in the third -century, savs: It is now asserted on the contrary by sailors that Castor and Pollux are generally a menace." Yet many centuries later, when the lights appeared on Columbus' ship on his second voyage, the sail ors sang prayers and litanies to St. Elmo, confident that in these storms where he appears there can be no danger." When Chnstiahtty deposed the heathen gods the lights took the name of St. Elmo, of whom one legend is that he was a Sicilian bish op, who, dying amid a storm at sea, promised the sailors 'that heould appear to them it they were to be saved. As soon as he died the lights appeared and the storm abated. Dif- p . , I'rt . 1 lerent ages ana auiereni races nave differently interpreted the sienilW cance of the St. Elmo fires, but it is safe to say that to the majority of sailors today they are harbingers of evil. The telephone and the wire less do not awe the modern sailor, but thanks to a superstition inherited through some 3,000 years, St. Elmo's fire does. (Copyright, 151. by the HcCIure News paper syndicate.) Parents' Problems Should children be paid for doing chores at home? It is better that children should not be paid for doing chores at home. The home is the sum of the contributions of all the members of the family. The father and other are not paid for their contributions, why should the children be paid? The father and mother find their chief happiness in working for the home, so should . the children. In both cases it is the happiness that comes from service rendered to loved ones. Teach this to the children. Do You Know the Bible? (Cover up the answer, read the quel tlona and see It you can answer them. Then look at the answers to see If you are right.) Follow These Questions and An swers As Arranged by J.I WILSON ROY. 1. Who is referred to as an arti ficer in brass and iron 2. Who was Tubal Cain's sister? 3. Who were Castor and Pollux? 4. What was the name of the Philistine idol that fell before the ark of the Lord? 5. Who was Zilpah? 6. What was the name of the woman who betrayed Samson? ANSWERS., . . 1. ' Tubal Cain. ' Genesis iv. 22. 2. Naamah. Genesis iv. 22. . 3. Twin sons of Jupiter (myth ology supposed to guide the des tinies or sanors. xncir images were generaly used as figureheads on shipsi Acts xxvni, 11. 4. Damon. 1 Samuel v. 1-5. 5. The handmaid of Leah and the mother of Gad and Asher. 6. Delilah. Judges xvi. 4. (Copyright, 1(21, Wheeler Syndicate, Inc.) DECLARES SHE HAD TO QUIT WEARING SHOES Lincoln Woman Wat Almost Helpless From Rheuma tism; Get Entire Relief. "Tanlac lias done for me what I thouo:ht was simoly impossible. When I began taking it I was al most helpless and believed that at my age it was impossible for me to get any better, said Mrs. saran Castle, 2753 Dudley St., Lincoln, Neb. "The 'flu' left my whole system in a shattered condition and I was about as weak and run-down as any nerson ever cets to be. My system was so badly upset that everything X ate disagreed with me. 1 sintered a ereat deal from gas on the stom ach that pressed against my heart until I would gasp for breath. My legs, knees, ankles, and feet were swollen and I had to quit wearing my shoes at all. "I never shall forget the day my son came in with a bottle of Tanlac and said, 'Mother, this is going to make you well.' For that is just what it did. My appetite is splendid. I eat whatever I want and sleep all night long as sound as a child. All the pains and swellings have gone, too, and I feel stronger and better and more active today than I have been for years. I think it is wonderful that a medicine could make a big a change in anybody as Tanlac has made in me, and I wish everybody everywhere could know about it. , Tanlac is sold in Omaha by the Sherman & McConnell Drug Co., and by leading druggists everywhere, People Who Eat Yeast For Health LIKE NEW TABLET FORM-VITAMON-TO INCREASE ENERGY CLEAR THE SKIN AND PUT ON FIRM FLESH Countless numbers of people art now turning to Vltamon as a simple, easy and economical way to fret the health glYlng, tlssue-bo'Jdine yesst-rltamines In highly concentrated tablet form. If you are weak, thin, pale, generally run down or feel lackinayln brain power and In ambition, you surely need to iret some of these precious vltamlnes Into your system at once. Vltamon mixes with your food, helps U to digest and supplies Just what your body needs to feed and nourish the shrunken tissues, the worn out nerves, the thin blood and the starved brain. Pimples, boll and skin rnpuoBJ jeea Tl&!8 CKt a4W nnder this healthful purifying; Influence. Vltamon will not cause ga or npset the stomach but strengthens the digestive and intestinal tract and helps to over come even chronic constipation. 80 quick and remarkable ere the results that complete satisfaction is absolutely guaranteed or the small amount you pay for the trial will be promptly refunded. Be sure to remember the name VI-TA-MON the original and genuine yeast-vitamin tablet there Is nothing site Ilka it At all good druggists, such as Sherman a McConnell, Adams-Halsht, Alexander Jacobs. J. L. Brnndeis. Bur Dog Hill Paragrafs By George Bingham , Yam Sims has set up a complaint against the bad condition of the lane leading up to the residence of the Calf Ribs Widow, and has been trying to start a move to have it fixed, but he is not meeting with much encouragement as he is thi main one that has worn the road out. Sim Flinders, who has been trying to do better for the past few weeks, even took his dog to preaching with V Coi mmon oense him last Sunday. , However, there has never been anything the matter with the dog. . Dock Hocks, our blacksmith! who excels in everything he undertakes, has added more laurels to his brow, as he now holds the championship as being the biggest eater in this vicinity since attending the birthday dinner on Gander creek Sunday. . Copyright, 1(21, George Matthew Adams. Capt. Vm. A. Moffct to Head Navy Aeronautics Bureau Washington, July 18 Capt. Wil liam A. Moffet was nominated by President Harding today to be chief of the Navy department's bureau of aeronautics with the rank of rear admiral. , By J. J. MUNDY. Get a Hobby. Do not get to look upon life as "the daily grind." ' Get interested in something for your leisure hours that will afford you the kind of exercise and rccrea' tion which will break up the monot ony of every day living by your work alone. Every working person needs change from what they do to earn living. If the work is sedentary, then choose something which will send the blood tingling, and cause the perspiration to start, and put enough spirit into it to permeate your work a-day lite. , Those who have hobbies, which make it necessary for them to get out of doors are fortunate- Fresh air is something of which we cannot get too much. If you are an indoor worker an haven't an out-door hobby, make one some way and ride it often if you would keep your health and strong nerves. The husband or wife who gets plenty of. fresh air makes a better helpmate provided they have sense enough to realize and see to it that the other has just as regular oppor tunity to get the fresh air. Dispositions are better when there is plenty of oxygen in the blood, Copyright, 1921, International Feature Service, Inc. Jewel, Flower, Color Symbols for Today By MILDRED MARSHALL. The agate- is today's talismanic gem; especially for those who travel it is a lucky stone, since it brings them the promise ot an enjoyabl journey and a safe return. Today's natal stone, the aqua marine, brings its wearer new friend: and the devotion of old ones. It also ensures those who own it -of great success brought . about by the efforts of acquaintances. I oday s fortunate color is green which brings the best of luck to those who wear it. , Copyright, 1921, Wheeler Syndicate, Inc. Lake Resorts are cool, delightful, nicely located, well appointed attractive sylvan, retreats for overheated, overworked, or just recreation seeking humanity. No hay fever fine boating and fishing and - Northern Pacific Train Service raaM wbich simply means the best there is. Oar booklet "Min nesota Lakes" is replete with infor mation, hotel rates etc. rreel Send F. A. ACKER, Gen. Atf. tlB Railway EsrseaQ Bids. BAitSAS ctrr. Ma A.HCIXLAND rrr Passu Traffic Mgr. ") 8AIHT PAUL, , . MMHESOTA ... :.SS: mQ? jflfl; I WRtm wl-ai..l..g3 BO m ssms IB! Fine, All-Steel Train In daily service between KANSAS CITY AND LITTLE ROCK with through sleeping car between Omaha and Hot Spring Every travel comfort and convenience is pro vided on this fine, all-steel equipped train drawing-room sleeping cars dining car chair cars and comfortable day coaches service to please . all classes of patrons. Beautiful riverside ride leaving Omaha and into Kansas jCity. Good roadbed all the way. ' via the Missouri Pacific Lv. Qmahs Lr. Lincoln 8:05 a.p. 7:Z0a.m. Lv. Union ........ 9:35 a.m. Lv. Atchison .... 2:05 D.m. Lv, Leavenworth.. 2:55 p.m. ' Ar. Kansas City.. 3:45p.m. Lv. Ksnsss City,. 4:00p.m. Lv. Lv. Lv. Lv. Lv. Ar. Independence, Coffeyville ... Claremore .,, Wagoner Sallisaw ..... Ft Smith. Ar. Little Rock. 8:53 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 11:01p.m. 11:43 p.m. 1:15 a.m. 2:00 a.m. 7:23 a.m. SMBtQI Omaha-Hot Springs sleeper arrives Hot Springs 10:00 a. m. Lay-over sleeper for Ft Smith may be occupied in Ft. Smith until 7:00 a. m. For complete information apply to City Ticket Office, 1416 Dodge St. Phone DOuglas 1648 Or Union Station Ticket Of fice Phone DO uglas 5570 Omaha, Neb. iiS4d. 12B .mmiimiiimimmiiimimiiiiiitmiitmiiiiiiimimiimiHiiiimiiH Let COLRAi0)9S stimulating air and spectacular scenery and the BURLINGTON'S service of thoughtful care Solve Your Vacation Problems There's Denver "The Gateway to All Colorado" startlng-out point for 'C1VC a matchless array of alluring rail, auto and scenic trips. - . Round trip vacation-excursion fare $31.80, plus war tax. Liberal stop-over privileges long return limits. Excel lent trains at 7:10 a. m., 4:25 p. m. and 12:50 a. m. (sleeper! ready at 10 p.m.).' Rocky Mountain Park "The Playground of the Midwest" a natural, wild and beautiful immensity of healthful outdoors surrounded by mountains and carpeted with wild flowers. Delightful tarrying places 40 or more ranging from the million-dollar hostelry,, down to small rustio ranch hotels and modest r cottages. Round trip fare (rail and auto) $42.30. Leave Omaha 4:25 p. m. today in Estes noon tomorrow. Ask for illustrated booklet. ftlArAflft knrinorc ' Where exhausted vitality is brought VUlUI iUlU OpringS, quick,y backamid abroad diversity M Afiff of scenery and amusement a popu- JuilllUUf Jar rendezvous with vacationists from D.lr a DAaIi T1 6very clinie. Leave Omaha 4:25 p. m. rlKe SreaK KeglOn today, in Colorado Springs 11:00 a.m. tomorrow (through sleepers) For delight thrill health, spend your vacation in Colo rado, where the air is rich in "pep" and tiredness leaves as if by magic. s - Take the Burlington from Omaha 7:10 a. m., 4:25 p. rn. or 12:50 a. m. ; v Make reservations well in advance. Let me help you plan your trip. L. W. WAKELEY, General Passenfer Agent 1004 Farnam Street Douglas 3580 ; Th National Park Lin -Evrywht, Wut iliillllllllilllllUU:illlllllllllllllllllllljlillllllJllllJllJjUJIIIIJlJIIJJJJJIijjjHjjiU - Price A 1 ft -jR? Reduced j R $255.00 -T.JJ: JJ. jj mj The Car With Friends Get the Best for Your Money. See the Oldsmpbile In buying a car, you want the best you can buy for your money. Just an auto mobile won't suit you. The car you buy must be deserving: of the praise you bestow upon it, the affection you have for it. Such a car is the Oldsmobile Six, which has been on the market for five years, welding old friendships firmer and making thousands of new ones. "The Car With Friends" tells the story best. True friends are rare, yet the Oldsmobile Six has a host of them. The reason rests in the car itself. Come and take the wheel in your hands learn the "feel" of a real car. It's like the hand clasp of a brother. Proportionate Reduction on Other Models Model 43-A 4-CyliBder ROADSTER . $1,325 5-PA5S. TOURING $1345 COUPE (Cord Tires) $1,895 SEDAN (Cord Tires) $2,100 Model 47 4-PASS. 8-CyIinder TOURING $1725 (With-Cord Tire,) COUPE (Cord Tires) $2,225 SEDAN (Cord Tires) $2,425 Model 4S-B S-Cylinder PACEMAKER (Cord Tires) $1825 7-Pass. Touring, $1,875 (Cord Tires) 7-Pass. Sedan, $2,775 (Cord Tires) . I 1-Ton Economy Chassis Track $1250 With Cab $1,325 With Express Body $1,395 (Equipped with 3S5 Cord Tires) All Prices F. O. B. Lansing. Federal Tax Additional. OB Y$fflO$lfy COMPAQ NEBRASKA CHAS. A.TUCKER, Pre, OMAHA 'tttillr DES MOINES 18 h Hotfdrd Si OMAHA tAonAttnticrTO 920 Locust St. :USEJ BEE .WANT ADS THEY BRING RESULTS; f
