Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 42, Number 83, 17 February 1917 — Page 12

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM. FEBRUARY 17. 1917

Tony, Tip Bootblack

Chapter II "Tony Becomes a Detective" Tony and Paul came out of the restaurant, then Tony said: "Say Paul, let's go to the old Bowery theatre tonight, there is a fine show on. It's called the "Devil's Dream." I'll be here at the corner at eight o'clock sharp. Au re-

volr," said Tony, and both disappeared Into the darkness. At halt past eight Paul was on the corner, but no Tony. Half past nine, but no Tony; ten o'clock, but yet no Tony. "Something must be wrong," said Paul to himself. Presently something ran panting towards him In the" dark; it was Tony. "Why Tony! where have you been?" said Paul. "Trying to b bbo a dot-detective," stammered Tony. "But what have you been doing?" said Paul. "Just as I was coming down the street, 1 heard a noise. I looked around and saw a dark form issue forth from a mysterious place with a pistol in his hand and as he came nearer I recognized him as the fat gent that called me a beggar yesterday." "Then what," said Paul, getting

Interested. "Oh, then he screamed out in a loud voice, "Didn't I say I'd get even? Now I am, and he fired the pistol in the air, and I ran so fast I couldn't see or hear, but I knew he was still coming and I ran through many alleys and way out of my way to dodge him. I ran until I got there, and here I am; but where he Is I don't know and you know I don't care either. But let's go to the "Bowery" now; It's not too late." Paul and Tony got to the "Bowery" In time to see the beginning of the show.: It was so wild and crazy Paul and Tony got "scared"

ECHOES

By Claude G. Miller Comments and Slams Made in Fun

Three cheers for the G. O. L. It Is for their good that we dedicate this column this edition. Just to show you the real sympathy of the boys for the G. G. L. here's a copy of a petition: We the undersigned, being of a sound and Imposing mind, petition the citizens of the Boys City of Rlchmond-on-tne-Whitewater that they help support the mythical G. G. L. (Gushing, Good and Looney) all they can(t). (Signed) 1. Ted Keisker, 2. Bob Starr, 3. Wayne Harsly, 4. Ell Kees, 5. His Hon. Highness Jo Swearcnger, 6. Curly Miller. Now, girls, talk afcout non-support we're with you heart, sole, and mind but we hope you don't make a success of It. Helen Brown, says, "It really takes somebody to do this." It's funny how .some people can call themselves "somebody" isn't it.

"I wonder whose watching her now?" Yes, that's what I saw when I think of her royal highness, Lulu May. '. . . .;, ,. , But when I think of Helen I say, "How did she escape Doc. Smith." Yes this Is really a girl's edition so I talk of Merril Schoville with a clear conscience. Merrill says, "I don't know nuffin 'bout Gurruls Sufrage, why should If" , - With a girl mayor, a girl recorder, girl treasurer and twelve girls on the council there will be nothing to Interfere with the perfectly ideal Girls Government League unless some miscreant turns loose a mouse In the city hall. Girls you're all right, not all just half; but don't tell anyone I say It 'cause its a secret "If you don't do better than the cops In the B. B. C. In arresting violators I hope you bust I'm with you until it comes to wishing you luck then I've take too much space already.

(as they termed it) "to go home" but they soon got to their boarding places on Bootblack Alley. Tony said his hair raised so much he lost his Abe Lincoln's hat which he said he prized very much. Next day Tony didn't come to work and Paul got worried and went to Tony's boarding house, knocked on the door and the land lady came to the door and asked. "What do you want, young man?" "Does Tony Alston live here?" "Yes sir. come in, he is upstairs in bed I guess." Paul ran upstairs to Tony's bedside and said, "What's the matter Tony?" "Nothing," said Tony. "Why weren't you at work this morning?" "Oh this is part of my detective work I'll lay in bed dressed up like a old man. You go out in the street and when you see the fat gent tell him your father is awfully sick and tell him to come in and see what's the matter with him and before I'll telephone for some cops to be hid under the bed and in closets and when he comes in they will grab him and make him tell where his den is." But Tony's plan didn't work like ho thought it would. The fat gent said he had other business to tend to besides going to see sick folks. Paul told Tony about it. "Well I'll find out where his den is yet and you just see if I don't." And I guess Tony keeps his word, see if he doesn't! Next Saturday Chap. 3. "The Discovery of the Counterfeiters and Tony Falls Heir to a Fortune." Thelma Darby.

Mamie wishes she hadn't been so quick in sticking her tongue out at Mickey

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REPORT DAY We received our reports on Wednesday. They are read by Rev. W. J. Cronin, our pastor and he also gives them to us. .We go up one aisle to receive them and return by another. We like this day very much' on account of the pleasure it brings to our hearts. Our pastor gives us good advice by which to regulate our lives. Eight boys of jour room got "E" or 100 for deportment. We also received our arithmetic tests papers on this day. Matthew Mercurio got the highest per cent 96. Joseph Slattery and Thomas Turner were a tie, both receiving 95 each. Griffin Jay, St. Mary's School.

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THE LITTLE RED HEN I have a little red hen and what do you think my hen does? He lets me put It In my doll buggy and last summer it would me pick it up and I would put it in its pan of water, and I had a pan and some soap and a brush and I scrubbed it And

after it was scrubbed then I put it out in the sun to dry and after that I picked it up and walked away, and everybody laughed and said, "It wont bite" Marian Miller Heiser, 2B, Warner School.

GEORGE WASHINGTON

The king of Sweden has a large interest in a Stockholm brewery.

Friends We Never Forget

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Since next Thursday is George Washington's birthday we are very glad to have these stories about him from all different grades, for it shows that you are thinking about our great national hero as he deserves to be remembered.

George Washington was the father of our country. 1 like Georgo Washington because he was good. He was the first president of our country. He helped to make our flag. He told them to make thirteen stars and stripes. Louise Kuhlman, Second grade school No. 9.

Boys Make Wooden Bears

Friday evening after the girls had gone to cooking, Mr. Miller from Garfield came down to Warner school to give a lesson in woodwork. We used a scroll saw. It had a round handle. It had little teeth. Mr. Miller said that each blade cost a cent. There was only ono saw broken. It was broken by James Rowe. When we sawed we had to hold our saw straight up and down. We could not work in our wood work room because it was too cold. We made a bear. He had blocks of wood passed around. Then he passed paper bears for use to trace around. We are going to put the bear on wheels so you can pull it. We are going to paint it brown. Lawrence. Clifford Lewis and James Rowe, 6A Warner School.

EXCHANGE COLUMN Open to All Boys and Giris. These Ada Cost You Nothing; Send in Your "Wants" to The Palladium Junior.

PGR SALE Olive castile soap. 10 cents a bar. Free delivery. Call 2S55 or at 1310 Main Street. W. M M., age 12 years.

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE Dwarf Buff Cochin chickens, 50c a pair or let me know what you have to trade. Helen Jessup, 19 North 15th St.

FOUND At Vaile School, a knife pretty well worn down. Loser may apply to Paul Monroe.