Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 41, Number 211, 22 July 1916 — Page 13

PAGE THREH THE RED ARROW ELMER RUSSELL M'GREGOR Both Boys and Girls Will Enjoy This Story

TUB RICHMOND PALLADIUM. SATURDAY, JULY 22. 1916

He spent the following day watching the Crow village. He feared the arrival of scouts from the cast with word of his escape, and he was nervous and anxious. If they arrived before dark he knew that his plan to save Sun Bird would be futile. As the sun finally neared the western rim of the plain White Otter began to hope. Believing that the danger had passed, he transferred his attention to the band of ponies which were grazing some distance from the camp. They were too far away to enable him to identify the buckskin, but he had doubts that it was in the herd. He believed that the members of the war party had drawn lots for it, and he felt sure that the winner would picket his prize nearer the village. As night finally closed dow White Otter muzzled the piebald and rode cautiously toward the Crow ponies. He knew that it would be a waste of time to look for the buckskin, but he made a careful inspection of the herd. He passed by several horses which did not appear fit, and then he found one which suited him. It was a clean limbed little roan, and even In the dark the lad's trained eyes detected evidences of speed and endurance. Dismantling his rude bow, he twisted the rawhide about the pony's lower jaw, and then he

The Sandman Story for Tonight

Early one evening' Mr. Fox walked over the hills before the moon came up. He had slept all day, and was ready for his supper, but as he had . brought home only one goose the night before he had caten that for breakfast. "Those hens and chickens go to bed early," he said, as he walked along, "and I believe I will take a walk about the barnyard and see if I can get in the poultry house." So Mr. Fox poked his head up to the window of the poultry house and looked in. Madam Hen saw him and began to csickl "Hush! Hush!" said Mr. Fox, "ju will spoil it all and miss the fun if you make all that noise." Madam Hen was quiet at once, for she dearly loved to know all that was going on, and she hopped alc.ng on the roost until she came to the window. "What is it?" she asked through the glass. "What is going on?" "01, I am gcing to give a dance by the light of the moon down the read a short distance." said Mr. Fox, "and if you all keep very quiet you can get out without your master finding it out, and come along. You will bo back long before breakfast time. "Don't toll the old rooster. He is too tough. 1 mean he is too old to enjoy fun: ho is not gay and young like you and me, Madam Hon." Mr. Fox ran off when ho finished his invitation and Madam Hen looked out of the window after him. "He cannot mean any harm," she said, "or he would not have gone away. I believe I will take a run down the road and soe what is going on. I won't say a word to anybody." Madam Hon jumped down from the roost and loft all the others sleeping. She squeezed through a hole where a board was loose and out she wont into the yard. "What a lark!" she said. "Even Mr. Dog is asleep. I should love to see Mr. Fox dance. I'll go. I can run bnck

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muzzled the animal and led it toward the stream. When White Otter crawled to the edge of the camp he saw that something had upset the Crows. The warriors were gathered in council, and Spotted Dog was talking excitedly. For a moment White Otter's courage failed him. He feared that they had learned of his escape. Then he learned the truth Sun - Bird's hoax had been discovered. White Otter believed that they had put the lad's power to the test. He was convinced when an aged warrior, whose dress proclaimed him a medicine-man, rose to his feet and began to talk. His words seemed to find instant favor and it was evident that he was extolling his own powers and exposing the fraud of his rival. He roused himself into a great rage, and his voice rose to a shriek. The entire tribe gathered to hear him, and White Otter had little doubt that Sun Bird's fate was already sealed. When the medicine-man finally exhausted himself several warriors left the council circle and hurried toward tre lodge In which the Sioux was confined. White Otter was tortured by the agony of despair. Each moment, increased his suspense. It was evident that be was about to see Sun Bird put to death and he could

long before sunrise and who is to know." Off she ran, but she had got only as far as the road when Mr. Fox, who had been watching for her, grabbed her and trotted off toward his den. "Oh, Mr. Fox, I do not mind being a meal for so handsome a fellow as you are," said Madam Hen, "but to think I am to die without scefhg you dance when I know you must be the most graceful fellow in the whole world. It is almost more than I can endure." "I expect you can dance better than Mr. Wolf, and I have heard that he can dance very finely, too." Mr. Fox dropped Madam Hen, hut he kept one paw on her and said: "Who said that fellow Wolf could dance?" "Who spoke my name?" asked a gruff voice, and out of the woods stepped Mr. Wolf. "Mr. Fox said he was a better dancer than you, Mr. Wolf," said Madam Hen, thinking that every minute brought daylight nearer, "Did you say that?" asked Mr. Wolf, showing his teeth and looking very unpleasant at Mr. Fox "Yes, I did, and I am willing to prove it, and leave it to Madame Hen to decide," said Mr. Fox. "So am I," said Mr. Wolf, "the moon is coming up now and this will be a fine place for a daiice. Let Madam Hen Bit over on that rock and watch us." ' ."Very well, I agree," said Mr. Fox. "I shall keep my eye on you Madam Hen, and you know very well it will do you no good to try to escape. I can catch you, no matter how far away you get." Madam Hen went meekly to the rock and perched upon it, and Mr. Fox and Mr. Wolf began their dance. Round and around they whirled, swinging first to one side and then the other, and by and by Mr. Fox grew dizzy, and over he tell in the road. Madam Hen did not stop to see more. She jumped down and ran, almost flying part of the way. After a minute or two Mr. Fox sat up and held his head. "Everything Is going round," he said. "I wonder what, is the matter with me. Madam Hen," he called. But Madam Hen was far away, hiding in the fields under some bushes by this time Mr. Wolf became dizzy at last, and over he went rolling against a rock with a bump. "Well I am the best dancer," said Mr.- Fox, and then he looked at the rock where Madam Hen had sat and off he ran, but he didn't catch her. He ran all the way to the farmyard, and then Mr. Dog

think of no way to save him. His helplessness almost drove him mad. His first impulse was to rush boldly into camp to die beside his friend. He realized, however, that such an action would be foolhardy, and he knew that Sun Bird would disapprove the useless sacrifice. The distracted lad determined to remain in concealment, therefore, hoping that he might still find an opportunity to aid his friend. Sun Bird's appearance forced a wild outburst from the Crows. The village was in an uproar as the unfortunate lad was brought before the chief. White Otter Bhuddcred as he recalled his own experience. This time the Sioux's arms were tightly bound behind his back, and as he stood helplessly in the midst of the excited throng the old medicine-man ran forward and struck him a stinging blow in tbi face. Sun Bird showed no fear, however, and his splendid courage filled White Otter's heart with pride. Spotted Dog made a fiery speech and from his tone and manner it was evident that he was reviling the calm-eyed youth who faced the. Sun Bird's scornful indifference inflamed the hysterical old medicine-man into such a temper that he pushed Spotted Dog aside and sprang at the lad to throttle him. The chief seized him,

was waiting for him and Mr. Man, too, with a gun, and it didn't take Mr. Fox long to turn and run for his den. What Mr. Wolf thought when he came to his senses Mr. Fox never knew, for he kept out of his way after that, and Madam Hen, when she arrived home in the morning, was too wise to relate how Mr. Fox had enticed her to his party, but she made up her mind that he would never get her again. WERNLE HOME July 19, 1916. Dear Friends: Well, as the housefather told some of us girls to get together and write a letter we thought we would begin on it. We will first tell you about our picnic which was held Sunday afternoon at Beallview park, under the auspices of Richmond Maennerchor. Six machines came out here and took us up. We then sat down in the 6hade a little while. Next we each got a drink of lemonade free. Then we received five checks and presents such as sunbonnets, sidecombs, Mother Goose books and a stick of chewing gum, snappers, canes, flags and the babies received buckets and spades. We then spent our checks for ice cream, crackerjack, gum, peanuts, candy, pop and sandwiches. Fine speeches were then made the rest of the afternoon. Some of the men sang "The Boys of the Trigade." Mother received a whole bolt of towling which she was very thankful for. We were then taken home in machines. The housefather stayed there in order to get what was remaining. We did not have any supper that night because we had such a good time over there and had plenty to eat. Father did not return until dark. Monday we received ice cream which he brought home, besides candy, sugar, flour and many other things. Well, we will close with best regards to aU. RUTH KOCHEUSPERGER. VIOLA KUHLMAN. BAT ROOST FOR CITY In some cities where the mosquitoes are unusually bad they have a Municipal Bat Roost in the center of town where attractive quarters are offered to any bat family who will go to house keeping there. And the city can well afford such entertainment because in a 6hort while all the insects have disappeared from that neighborhood.

however, and thrust him from the circle. This act led White Otter to hope that the Crows might intend to delay the execution until the following day. A few moments later Sun Bird was taken back to the lodge, and the agonized lad at the edge of the camp raised his face and gave thanks to the Great Mystery. However, the Crows showed no inclination to end the council, and he realized the hopelessness of attempting to rescue Sun Bird before the people retired to the lodges, White Otter fretted -at the delay. The children and most of the women had already disappeared, but the warriors appeared to have settled themselves for the night. Their actions worried him. He knew that an important council was often continued until daylight, and he feared that the Crows might prolong their discussion and rob 'him of his opportunity. At last, when the night was twothirds gone, the talk came to an end. White Otter's heart beat fast with excitement as he watched the warriors rise and disperse to the various lodges. His hopes collapsed, however, when two of the Crows entered the lodge to which they had taken the captive. Here was a difficulty which upset all his plans, for he had relied upon finding Sun

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A Windmill

Here is a windmill that makes a wooden man appear to be churning. The man is cut from cigarbox wood in sections, as shown in Fig. 1. The arms and legs are attached to the body with a couple of small wire nails, like W in Fig. 2. The hat, H, is made of a piece of colored cloth and glued or pinned to the -head. The man is mounted on the platform P, as shown in Fig. 2, by glueing bis feet to a small wooden block, G. Just in front of the wooden man is mounted a small wooden pill box, X. . bottom end up, to serve as a church. Through a small hole made in the top of this "church" is passed a short piece of stiff wire, or connecting rod, R, one end connecting with the man's hands and the other with the crank of the shaft just under the platform. The windwheel Is made and put together by a half lap joint, as shown in Fig. 3 The 6haft Is made of stout wire about one-eighth of an inch in diameter, and the crank is bent in it near one end. as shown in Fig. 4. The crank, D, is made large enough so that it will give about an inch up and down motion to the man's arms throught the wire connecting rod. passing up through the church. The windwheel is fastened to the shaft by making a small hole throught the center of the wheel when put together, as shown at A in Fig. 3, then mounting wheel on shaft at B in Fig. 2. The shaft is made fast to the wheel by bending about and inch of the end of the shaft over against the face of the wheel and fastening with a small wire nail or staple. To keep wheel from rubbing against frame, put a small Iron washer (greased) on

Bird alone. Then the warriors cama out and went into the next lodge. White Otter's eye's flashed with triumph. When the camp was quiet the daring young Sioux hurried along the edge of the village until he came to the lodge occupied by Sun Bird. Then he drew his knife and. wriggled under the rear of the tepee. The prisoner rose at the sound, and White Otter sprang to his side. It took but a few moments to free him from his bonds, and then the lads crawled from the lodge. The Sioux went cautiously until they were an arrow-flight from the camp, and then they began to run. They reached the ponies In safety, and rode away at a gallop. When they were some distance out on the plain Sun Bird offered his hand to White Otter. "You are a brave warrior," he said. "My heart Is full of worda which I can not speak." "We are brothers," replied White Otter.

Thought for Today The world is so full of a number of things, -I'm sure we should all be as happy as kings. Stevenson. To Build shaft between wheel and frame. Also put a small iron washer (greased) on the other end of shaft just under wooden man, and bend at the end of shaft at right angles, as shown in C in Fig. 4, to prevent shaft from coming forward. The windmill is mounted upon a stout pole, O, or post. W, where the wind will strike it from all directions. Duckling Opens Eyes in World "Well," said the duckling," Well well," As he stepped from his broken shell, "If this is the world I've been dreaming about. It's a very great pity that I ever came out. Well, well well.? My dear," said the Duck, "my dear. Don't think that the world ifl here. The world Is a pond that lies out there Of cool green water that ripples fair. My dear!" PLAY WITH CEMENT.

S CONNtCnMO MOO fCt-Irf

Boys along South 9th street aio having a good time with the extra cement left along the sides of the gutters. The first part of last f week there were three little fellows who had their little wagons halt j full of scrap cement which they j said they were going to take home to make all sorts of things out of. I