Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 41, Number 223, 5 August 1916 — Page 11

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM. SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 1315

THE RED ARROW

ELMER RUSSELL IJoth Uovs and Girls Will Enjoy This StoryM'GREGOR

The next day they saw a range of giant peaks towering against the sky far to the south. Sun Bird said his father had told him of these mountains, and he declared that they were nearing the Pawnee camp. Shortly afterward thej swam their ponies across a river, and White Otter said he recognized it as one which his grandfather had described. He told Sun Bird the Pawnee village was three days' journey from this water. "Then we are already in the country of our enemies; we must be cautious," Sun Bird replied. "We will be as watchful as the eagle and as cunning as the fox," said White Otter. Toward the end of the day the lads discovered fresh pony tracks, and they stopped to examine them. They saw the marks of travoispoles mingled with the footprints of the horses, and they knew that 1 lie travelers were moving their lodges. As they were far south of the Crow country, and several days journey to th the west of the Kiowa hunting-grounds, the Sioux believed that these eople might be Pawnees. "We must follow them and find out who they are," said Sun Bird, after he had carefully studied the trail. "It is the best thing to do," agreed White Otter. The day was far gone, and they bad little hope of coming within sight of the travelers before dark. For a short distance the trail continued toward the north, and then it turned to the west. The lads recalled that the unknown horseman had also disappeared in that direction, and they began to think. "Now I know this thing," said Sun Bird. "The warriors who hid behind those ponies are with this camp. They are hunters. The young brave who took us for his people told them about us. They followed him, and then they saw us. They could not catch us. Then they rode away to tell the camp what they bad seen. They will send a war party to look for us. It is bad." "You have the wisdom of the old men; I believe your words," replied White Otter. The lads followed the trail until dark, and then they left it and campexl beside the river. They passed most, of the night discussing the problem which confronted them, They realized that it might take several days to learn what Ihey wished to know. First they must find the camp and ascertain whether the travellers were Pawnees. Then they must learn whe

ther the Pawnees had divided into two camps. The latter possibly caused them much anxiety. They realized that their task would be doubly difficult if the Pawnees had separated. In that event it might be necessary to visit both camps to find Little Raven and recover the Red Arrow.

-'"If the Pawnees are all together

we shall find what we seek," said Sun Bird. "If they have separated, it is bad. If I do not find Little Raven in this camp, then I shall seek the other village. I have promised to rescue my brother." "It is good; we will do as you say. If I do not find the Red Arrow in this camp then I, too, shall seek the other village. I have promised to bring the trophy to my people." At daylight White Otter killed two ducks, and after making a careful search of the plain the kids made a tiny fire of dry wood and broiled the birds over the embers. When they had finished eating they returned to the trail. They saw at a granee that nothing had passed over it since the day before, and they felt somewhat relieved. Soon after midday they came upon the remains of several campfires. As the ashes were cold, the Sioux knew that the travelers were at least a half-day ahead of them. "They are traveling fast," said White Otter. "Their journey is a short one. I believe they are going to hunt buffaloes." "It is bad; then we shall not find what we seek. But my heart tells me another thing. I believe it is a big camp. I see the signs of many lodges. I believe these people are going to a council. They will meet all their people. It is good; we shall find what we seek." At the end of the day, however, the lads had failed to discover their camp, and they were somewhat discouraged. They saw a cloud of dust, far away in the distance, and they believed that it came from the war party that bad been sent to find them. Concealing their ponies in a ravine, they watched anxiously until the alarming signal faded from sight. Then they hurried along the trail. At dark they again made a detour, for they feared that scouts might return on the trail in the hope of trapping them. "To-day we shall meet the war party; there is much danger," warned Sun Bird, as they set out at dawn. "How do you know this thing?" demanded White Otter. "An arrow fell from my hand and

stuck in the ground. It is a warning. I have heard my father tell it, and I have heard the old men say it is s." "Then we must be careful," White Otter said, solemnly, ehtd theb vFag ind OWhi hh The sun was only half way to the meridian when they came to the place where the travelers had spent the night. The ashes from the fires were still warm and the lads had hopes of coming in sight

of the camp before dark. The pos

sibility mado them anxious, and

they urged their ponies into a can

ter. They had not gone far, how

ever, when they saw a company of horsemen galloping toward them

from the north. The plain offered

no cover, and the Sioux felt sure

that they bad already been dis

covered. Determined to take ad

vantage of their lead, they turned their ponies, and raced away at top speed. "It is the war party." eaid Sun Bird. "What I said has come true." "It is so; the arrow has warned us," agreed White Otter. The pursuit was not a long one, and the lads were never in danger. They maintained their lead without difficulty, and their foes soon abandoned the chase. The Sioux watched them ride away toward the . west. They had been unable to identify them, but they believed that they were the same warriors whom they had encountered two days before. The lads were equal

ly certain that they were members

of the camp.

"They will tell their people that

we are following the trail," said White Otter. "We have been foolish to let them know this thing," replied Sun Bird. The Sioux were .troubled. They believed that they had blundered. Aware that they were being followed, the travelers would take every precaution against surprise, and the lads feared that it would be almost impossible to approach the camp without being discovered. However, they had no idea of abandoning the undertaking. Fearing that the horsemen might at

tempt to surround them under cover of the dark, they made a wide detour before they finally

camped for- the night.

The next day they returned to the river. They swam their ponies to the opposite shore, and then

turned sharply to the west. For a long time they saw nothing of the travelers. Then, some distance ahead of them, they discovered a

The Sandman Story for Tonight

PETER'S LESSON Part II "Mamma, may I have another piece of pic?" begged reter that evening at dinner. "Just a little piece, please." And Peter's mother, not being as sensible as I am sure your mother is, gave it to him. About S) o'clock that night Peter went to bed. And soon after he had the queerest feeling about his head; and he put tip his hands to his lace, and it didn't feel like his own face one bit. His nose seemed so big, and his mouth kept getting wider, hi3 hair kept growing longer and longer, his arms and legs felt extremely queer, and suddenly Peter realized that he was Peter no longer, but that he was a pony! Then, before ho knew it, someone was on his back, and the person on Peter's back had a whip, and the instant Peter tried to go slower, in order that he might catch bis breath, down would como that cruel whip. "Oh, dear me!" groaned Peter; "if I could only bo Peter again I'd just lick that person on my back!" But soon they came to the station and the person got down from Peter's back. Of course, he turned to Bee who it was, and what do you think? He saw a boy that looked

just, as he looked when he was the real Peter! Now you must not laugh at poor Peter, for you would have been puzzled yourself, would you not? "Surely I never whipped Frank that way," said Peter himself. "At least I hope I never did. I'm very sure I'll not again. But if I'm always to be this queer Peter, I'll never have the chance. Poor old

fellow. I'm not half kind enough I

to him or to Poll or Fido."

But now the boy that looked lik Peter got on the real Peter's bac J again. (You see the real Peter was!

still a pony) and down came that dreadful whip again. Oh, that dreadful ride! Poor Peter was almost exhausted by the time they arrived at the house with the vinecovered porch, with the parrot cage hanging on a nail in the post, and the red cushion on the top step of the porch. Then the man came to lead him to the stable, and right glad he was to go. But as he bent his head to eat his

dinner of corn, his mouth became.!

smaller and smaller and his hair kept getting shorter and shorter, and he put up his hand to see if he was the real Peter again, and touched another hand, warm, loving and tender as mother hands always are, and he heard a voice say, "What is it dear a bad dream ?" "No, not exactly a bad dream,

only not a very pleasant one," answered Peter truthfully. A few days later Fido on cushion, Poll in her cage and Frank on the. walk before the house with the vine-covered porch, had another consultation.

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"Lady and gentleman," the pony was saying. "I never saw such a change. Our master is like a different boy. It's very pleasant, I can tell you." "Very pleasant, indeed," agreed the puppy. "He seems to treat us more like human beings and less like beasts." "A merciful man is merciful to his beasts," observed Poll, from her perch; which was the most Bensible thing said at that meeting, though Fido would rather have died than admitted it.

dust cloud. The Sioux looked at each other in surprise. It was evident that the travelers had crossed ed the water. This was an unexpected manoeuver, and the lads were unable to guess the significance of it. It was impossible to tell whether the dust was raise! by the main company of travelers or whether by the smaller company of scouts, for the riders failed to show themselves. "I do not know this thing," said Sun Yiird. . My heart tells me that we are in danger." When they believed it was safe to venture from concealment they mounted their ponies and advanced with great caution. They saw nothing more until near the end of the day, and then they discovered something which sent a thrill through them. Peering -cautiously over the crest of a low ridge, they saw two lines of horsemen slowly approaching each other. Farther to the west a great column of dust marked the hasty flight of the camp. The lads knew that there was to be a battle, and their eye's lighted with excitement. It was evident that the travelers had been pursued by a hostile war party. Believing that they were far enough away to escape detection, the Sioux determined to watch. "See, the women and children are running away, and the warriors have turned to meet their enemies," said White Otter. "It is bad," replied Sun Bird. "If my brother is with that camp he may be killed." For a moment the possibility sobered them. Then the battle began, and every other thought was driven from their minds. They saw the opposing forces charge forward, and they heard the faraway cries of the fighters. Then all was smothered in a cloud of dust. A few moments later a company of horsemen dashed into view wheeled, and charged back into the fray. Several riderless ponies galloped across the plain, and the lads knew that the first volley of arrows had been effective. Then their attention was attracted to a warrior on a white pony.' He seemed to be wherever the fighting was fiercest. 'Each moment the Sioux expected to see him killed, but his very recklessness appeared to save him. His daring manoeuvers roused the lads' enthusiasm. "That warrior on the white horse

is a very brave man," said White Otter. "I believe he is a Pawnee." replied Sun Bird. At that moment the white- pony went down, and its' rider rolled over the ground. He rose to his feet and several horsemen raced toward him. Apparently they were his friends, for he ran to meet them. His enemies, however, were quick to take advanta'ge of his distress, and four riders started in pursuit f him. He wheeled and brought ttie two foremost horsemen to the ground with his arrows. Then he leaped upon one of the riderless ponies and led his warriors in another reckless charge.

Fisk Clubs Offer Tires Free to Boys

This week the boys of all parts of the city have grown enthused over starting Fisk clubs which Mr. Hybarger is supervising. Any one can join and there is no entrauce fee or indeed fees of any kind. These bicycle clubs are organized as sort of advertising schemes on the part of the Fisk Rubber Tire Co., but like lots of other advertising they are very nice for other people. . Three clubs have been started already, and probably two others will be definitely formed later; the Stag club, with James Kittle captain, the Glen Miller club with Richard Thornburg captain, and the West Side club with its captaia not yet chosen. All boys who have signed up have been given their pennants, arm bands and signal flags, and will get their club caps a week later. The Fisk company offers a pair of new tires free to one hundred clubs in any part of the country who have the highest scores, membership counting 60 points and club activities 40. So the clubs here are starting out already with the ambition to win one of them. The Glen Miller club took its first ride Friday afternoon starting at 12:30, accompanied by Mr. Hybarger. The first trips will all be rather short, until the boys get hardened to longer ones, but many real excursions have been planned.

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