Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 42, Number 257, 8 September 1917 — Page 5

"Start to School With a Smile

1 tin J U IN J UK r AJLJLAU1 U M "Start to School With a Smile WEEKLY SECTION OF THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM RICHMOND, IND., SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1917.

GEORGE WISSLER MAKES AEROPLANE Many people, and especially tho boys, were very interested In the little monoplane which- was suspended above Democracy's throne on the Palladium float in the parade last Monday. But they would be still more interested it they could have examined the little aeroplane closely imC. have soon all the tiny little parts which were so perfectly fitted together, because it was built exactly on the pattern of the real machines, and even would fly. The aeroplane was built by George Wissler, who spent several days, and nights too, putting the many parts together. To make the machine many of the pieces of reeds and small beams had to be boiled in scalding water before they could be bent into the right shape, and to put the frame together George had to take the greatest care not to split the tiny pieces of wood in driving tho nails. After the frame was made, it had to be covered with a specially prepared kind of paper, and then vainished to make it strong enough to hold. Since there is no motor in the machine, tho way it is made to fly is by winding a strong rubber band very tightly over a hook which is fastened to the propeller in the front, and as this twisted band unwinds, it turns the fan, and that makes the machine run along the ground until it gets enough speed to rise. LATEST SPORT NEWS By winning Thursday's game at the public play grounds from the Lutherans, the Specials won the Sunday School League pennant for 1917. Tho score was 7 to 4. The defeat of the Lutherans cost them the right of keeping the large loving cup, which is given the team that win the pennant for 3 years in succession. The Lutherans had previously won the pennant in 1915 and 'Ifi. The final standing of the league is as follows: W. L. Pet. Specials 10 4 .714 Lutherans 9 5 .642 St. Mary's 6 8 .384 Presbyterians 3 10 .230 Dick Thornburg Wins Cup. Richard ThornDurg, a Freshman at High school, defeated Thomas Shoemaker in the Junior Tennis tournament at the play grounds last week by the scores of C-2, 6-2, 6-2. Thornburg receives a loving cup for bis work. Julius Falk won the cup last year. Claude Miller Makes Home Run Tho West Siders defeated a team representing Easthaven at the Easthaven diamonds this week. The game went 12 innings, the West Siders putting a run over in the 12th and winning 3-2. The feature of the game was a home run made by one Claude G. Miller who hit the ball over the left field fence.

James Coe Describes Parade Monday was a Dig day in Richmond. We had a fine parade. It wasn't a circus. It was men and women and boys and girls. And it was all for our soldiers. Miss June Robinson led the parade. There were seven bands and a bicycle corps. One of the most interesting things was the big tank. There was a big Uncle Sam and a cute little one. The boy Scouts were there and lots of children with flags. The Red Cross women marched, too. The Elks all ran when the rain came up because they were afraid they would get their hats wet. But the best was the soldiers and every one cheered for them. By James Coe. American engineers have recently constructed in Catalonia, Spain, a concrete dam which is said to bo the largest in Europe. It is 330 feet high, 700 feet long, and 230 feet thick. Nearly all the machinery used in construction is said to have been American, and American traction engines were used for hauling purposes. Iguanas are usually caught by the South American Indians with a lasso which is thrown over the head as they sleep on branches of trees.

NEW DANCING CLASS FOR LITTLE GIRLS Every little girl who loves to dress-up in fancy bright colored puffy little skirts and pretend that she Is a butterfly of a rainbow fairy, will be so glad to know that a new kind of dancing ciasa is i eiiig started just for that purpose. Ballet dancing and song stories will be taught, and in the class the children will wear the bright-colored tarletan dresses with the ruffly, full skirts that stand straight out.

Of the song-stories, such interest-' ing ones as Six Jolly Little EMimoes, Three Little Ohestunts, 'J he Porcupine, and The Little Tin Gee Gee will be taught, with the piano accompaniment and special attention will be given to teaching the children the right arm movements for each new position. Another song-story which all children like especially well is the one of the Two Marionettes, which is about a little toy clown and a little toy princess. This will be taught in small classes of only five or six In each group, and later in the year there probably will be an exhibition for tho benefit of the Red Cross. Already several little girls have given their names to belong, and any others who would like to join may call Miss Elizabet Kolp, at her home 326 North 10th Street. Kenton Kimm Tells of Interesting Summer Ti ip I want to tell you about an int( r esting trip my cousins and I made to Dayton, Ohio. We started out early one mornrng catching the 6:20 car arriving in Dayton at 8 15. We had three or four hours yet before dinner. We took a walk uptown and looked around in the i stores and after that we took a walk out to the Cash Register company, and from there we went to the Childrens' Play ground, and then we went to Aunt Elizabeth's for dinner. After dinner we went to the Aviation grounds. When we arrived at the Aviation field there weren't any airships flying, so we walked around a little and then we went up the hill and sat down. WThen we sat there awhile tho airship began to fly. This was an interesting sight and we watched them for quite awhile, finally one of the aviators made a thrilling nose dive which almost took our breath. About this time a man with a nice big automobile drove up beside us, and told us we might sit in his car if we cared to. So we all jumped in. It was soon time to get back to the city, and as the

GIRLS REPLACE MEN AT TICKET OFFICES The Pennsylvania Railroad has replaced the men in the ticket offices at the Broad street Station, Philadelphia, with girls. The picture shows Miss Cavanaugh, one of the women ticket agents, at work. The girls have been trained to replace the men called to the colors.

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"PETE," FAVORITE MASCOT OF TENTH N. Y. Lieutenant A. Townsend, of Company L, Tenth New York Regiment, and his pet crow, "Pete," the favorite mascot of the regiment in camp at Camp Maede, Maryland. "Pete" is said to be a marvel of bird wisdom. He is on the greatest terms ofintimacy with every one connected with the command.

j u s I w V 3-V.V. owner of the car was ready to return also, he invited us to ride with him, which pleased us very much. WTe struck a dandy stretch of road on the way back and so made quick time, going as fast as 55 miles an hour part of the way. When we reached Dayton it was about supper time so we got something to eat, and after supper went to the picture shows until time to catch the interurban for home. We ar-

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A 'W-i i t- i 4 rived in Richmond about 11:15 and were all very tired. Kenton Kimm, 4A Hibberd School, Sept. 1, 1917. "Girls' National Army" Does Good Work I suppose a good many of you Juniors saw behind the may-pole in the parade Monday, a group of about thirty-five girls. That was the G. N. A., (Girls' National Army.) We are for the purpose of helping in our little way, the Red Cross and other patriotic organizations by knitting and so on. And by the way Juniors we are planning to give a play very shortly for the benefit of the Red Cross. Be sure to come. Of course we have officers In our "camp" but they are different from the usual sort. Here is the list: General, Jane Carpenter; major, Margaret Coe; .captain, Janet Harris; lieutenant", Helen Robinson; flag bearer, Winifred Comstock; orderly, Virginia Harris. Each General has a term of six weeks. And the other officers each have a squad of six or more in number who drill and parade at the camp which is at Lieutenant Robinson's on South Sixteenth street. Our official uniform is blue skirts, white middies, red ties and hair ribbons and black shoes and stockings. The camp has been in existence about six months, and it is hoped it will continue in its progress. Jane Carpenter. ANSWERS TO LAST WEEK'S RIDDLES 1. Because she never wears it it out. 2. Because he has been to sea (see.) 3. When it leaks. 4. Because he is licked and stuck in a corner. Adele Harris. 5. One misses the train and the other trains the misses. 6. Because they never saw it. 7. When there is a cannon in the reading-desk or a great gun it the pulpit. 8. Rather the elephant killed the gorilla. 9. When you have it caned. 10. One i3 stepping up the stairs and the other is tta'ing up the steps. 11. When he taxes his memory.

WHAT WILL YOU DO AT SCHOOL THIS YEAR? School days are back to us again, to be welcomed by somo and shunned by others. These days are yours for profit and gain, providing they are used in tho way pointed out by obedience, to father, moiher and teacher. Our parents, at great expense, much labor and sometimes great sacrifices, provide comfortable homes for us, and should we doubt the sincerity of their intentions when they ask of us obedience to their wishes and commands? Who have been the successful men and women of tho world? Surely not they who neglect tho things which go to make up life. And education, with obedience to superiors, are the greatest things that go to make success. Never was this shown more clearly as just now. Training, (just another word for education) and obedient to those in authority Is the first duty of ever true American soldier. These school days are your time for training, and the measure of your success will be only in as much as your energy and obedience is shown. : The world is calling, has and always will call, for trained' men and women, and the thing that it asks and demands are not those to be gained over night. Train, train. You can hear this on all sides, and these are your days to train. With earnestness and cheerfulness then, to your duty that you when the time may come, will fill with credit your place in life, and be able to give back to the world what you have received. Not dollars but character, good noble, honest, truthful men and women, the product of education and obedience. "To be an interpreter and relator of the best and sagest things among mine own citizens." Milton. This should be the motto of every boy and girl of today, and might I add not only school boys and school girls but those also who have been graduated into life. "And He was subject unto them." In these words may be summed up the philosophy of life, and by them are success or failuro measured. Father Cronin. . ,

Mary's and Janie's Gifts ; Mary and Janie were very fond of taking a walk in the woods. They always went to where there was a brook and they would take their fairy tale book. One day while they were there reading an old lady came up. She asked them if she could read a little. They said "Yes." The old lady asked them if they believed in fairies. They answered, "Yes." She said "All right then, come with me." They followed her and she came to a tree and knocked three times. A fairy came to the door. They walked in and there were men fairies and women fairies dancing. The fairies had a great feast and after that they gave a pearl necklace to Janie and Mary. They invited them to come again. When they went home they told, their mother and they went to visit the fairies often By Mildred Gardner, 5A grade, Warner School. THE FAIRIES' BALL Bv Rena M. Manning, Economy, Ind. O'er the dew-swept grass Dance the fairies light, In their gowns of gossamer, Through the moonlit night. Pausing daintily on this flower, Drinking from it's chalice. All their thoughts are pure and sweet, Free from hate and malice. Gracefully they wave their arms, Daintily they tap their feet; Now they lift their silv'ry voices, Singing to their queen so sweet. i Then they form a semi-tirele, And surround their queen, Who is clothed in cloth of gold, Trimmed in shimmering green. Through the long night dance tin fairies, 'Neath tho starlit sky, Till the rays of dawn approach, Then back home they fly.