Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 43, Number 89, 23 February 1918 — Page 13

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by Cornwallis. EUTAW Springs engagement closed the long fought con test of the South. ON July 4, 1776 the Declaration of Independence was adopted. RICHARD Henry Lee, a Virginian, signer of the Declaration of Independence. GRASSE, Count de, a French naval officer, and ally during the Revolution. EVERY one echoed the name of Washington, Lafayette and Rochanibeau, and Congress voted them the highest honors. WARREN, a soldier brave and bold. A RNOLD, a traitor, I am told. S CHUYLER, always foremost in the fight. H ANCOCK, who stood firm for the right. I NDEhENDENCE; for which our soldiers fought. N EW YORK, a city for which both armies sought. G REENE, a soldier of renown. IRENTON, an old historic town. o LD Putnam, VTashington's firm friend. N ATION, they both fought to defend. Griffin Jay and Thomas Ryan, St. Mary School. THE DAY IS OURS Just before the moment of victory, during the Battle of Princeton, Washington was in imminent peril of his life. A large British force unexpectedly coming up, the American militia hesitate to advance. Washington dashing to the front within thirty paces of the enemy reined in hia horse just as both lines fired a volley. His aid-de-camp, Colonel Fitzgerald, a warm-hearted Irishman, aware of the danger of his beloved general, drew bis hat over his eyes', that he might not see him die. A shout of victory immediately ensued, the smoke cleared away, and there stood Washington as calm and unmoved as if on parade. Fitzgerald, who was celebrated as one of the finest horsemen of the American army, spurring his steed, dashed forward to the side of the general, exclaiming: "Thank God, your excellency is safe!" Then, unable to support the sudden transition from despair to joy, he wept like a child. Washington grasped him, hand with warmth and only said. "Away, my dear Colonel, and bring up the troops. The day is ours!" Thomas Noland, St. Mary School. May, the Needle Seller Once in the days of New York there lived a girl named May. Her father was dead and she didn't know anything about her mother. She lived with an old woman, who was very cruel to her. May bad to get up very early to sell needles. When she would get them sold she always would go back to scrub kettles. May went out to sell needles as usual. It seemed as if no one would buy them. She had wandered into the poor part of the city. May happened to look down into the gutter and she saw a piece of gold. She gave it to a woman. The woman took it and asked May if she would live with her. May said yes, that she would. After that May lived happily ever after. Violet Gears. THE BAD BOY One time there was a bad boy. He went to school. He was bad to Ihe little children. Lincoln came In and took the boy In his band. He shook bim hard and the boy did not do it any more. Geraldine Iris Conley, seven years old, Economy.

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GLOOM TO GLORY On Christmas night, in a driving storm of sleet and amid drifting ice. Washington crossed the Delaware, fell upon the Hessians at Trenton, in the midst of their festivities. Hunt, ,a trader with friends an foes, had invited Rail the Hessian commander to a Christmas supper. Amusements were kept up all night long. A messenger came in haste, at early dawn with a note to the colonel. It was sent by a tory to give warning of the approach of Washington's forces. The negro servant refused admittance to the bearer. Knowing its importance, he bade the negro take the note directly to the officer. The servant obeyed, but the colonel thrust it unopened into his pocket. Soon the roll of drums was heard, and before the pleasure-loving officer could reach bis quarters, the Americans were in pursuit of his flying soldiers. St. Mary School, Joseph Mercurio. Washington's Reception Every Tuesday afternoon, Washington gave formal receptions, at which considerable ceremony was required. On entering, the vistor saw the tall, manly figure of Washington, clad in black silk velvet, with white or pearl-colored vest, yellow gloves and silver knee and shoe buckles. He always stood in front of the fire-place, with members of his cabinet, or other eminent men, around him. The visitor was conducted to the President and his name distinctly announced. Washington received him with a dignified bow, avoiding to shake hands, even with his nest friends. As visitors came they formed a circle around the room. At a quarter past three, the door being closed, the President began on the right, and spoke to eacn person, calling him by name, and exchanging a few words. Having finished the circuit, he resumed his first position and the visitors approaching him in succession, bowed and retired. Within an hour the ceremony was over. Washington's deportment was uniformly grave. Hia presence, it is said, inspired a feeling of awe and veneration. Ralph Fltsgibbons, St Mary School.

WASHINGTON'S CHRISTMAS PARTY "Come boys," he said "we'll go tonight Across the raging river; The enemy will be at Christmas sports And will suspect it never. The Hessions all will keep this night With games and feasting hearty; We'll spoil their fun with sword and gun, And take their Christmas party." And so they row across the stream Though storms and ice pursue them. The fishermen from Marblehead Knew just how to go through them. Upon the farther shore they form, And then surround the city. The Hessians all after their ball Were sleeping what a pity! And when at last a call "To arms!" They tried to make a stand, Tbey soon took fright and grounded arms To Washington's small band. Across the stream they took tbat day One thousand Hessians hearty, Their fun was spoiled, their tempers roiled By this famous Christmas party. Gustav Pfafflin, St. Mary School.

The King and His Kingdom Once upon a time there lived a king who bad one son and three daughters. The son was killed in a war. He had no one to take his kingdom after he died. He was very sad about that. He did not know what to do. At last he tbougbt of a plan. It was that he would find a man that was true enough to take care of his kingdom. So one day a stranger came through the town and asked for lodging and food. The king 'said that be could come in. The next morning he awoke and the king asked him what his name was. He found out that it was a relative of bis and when he died he gave him hia kingdom. Mildred Heiger, Finley School.

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THE OWL There was an owl at Joseph Moore School. It was on the iron piece that holds the globe up at the chapel steps. When I saw it I said it would be fonny if it should fall off the Iron rod. It sleeps in the day time b'ecaoae the light harts its eyes. It eats mice, birds, and worms. I saw it at noon and it was gone before recess. Maurice Sleeth, 5B grade, age 9, Joseph Moore School. First Appearance in History Washington first appear in history when sent by Governor Dinwiddie with a remonstrance to the French commander at Fort Le Boeuf. Having distinguished himself in the French and Indian war, he retired for some time into private life. On the breaking out of the Revolution, be was chosen commander-in-chief of the American army, and from that moment he directed all his energies to the accomplishment of one object, the independence of bis country. When at length the treaty of peace bad been signed, be retired once more Into private life, but only to be called forth again to receive tbe highest gift in the power of people. Having served two terms, he declined a re-election, saying, "Two terms is enough for any mon," and again sought repose in retirement at Mount Vernon. At his death Europe and America vied in a tribute to his memory. He left no children, and it has been beautifully said: "Providence left him childless, that his country might call him father." John W. Weber, St. Mary School. THE POLAR BEAR Davie Hey, mister, vat's a Polar bear? Lou It's one of those white animals in tbe North Pole region that sits on a cake of ice. Davie I von't do it. Lou Won't do what? Davie I choost got a letter from Mrs. Cohen; her husband died and she says I phall be a polar bear (pall bearer). Mary France Raber, grade 8 B.

A TOUCHING INCIDENT ' Though the Revolutionary war was apparently ended, the condition of the United States continued threatening. The British held Savannah and Charleston for nearly a year, and New York, for over two years, after the surrender at Yorktown. The English might resume the struggle at any time. Meanwhile the American army was in almost open rebellion, the soldiers being afraid they would bo disbanded and sent home without pay. They petitioned congress but received no satisfaction, as the treasury was empty. At this crisis, Washington, who was yet at his headquarters in Kewburg, was invited to become king. The noble patriot, shocked at the proposal, spurned It with indignation. A paper was circulated advising violent measures. Washington addressed a meeting of the officers, and besought them not to mar their fair record of patriotic service, by any rash proceedings. On this occasion, just before he commenced the reading of his memorable address, a touching incident took place. He removed his spectacles to wipe them, and turning to those around bim, said: "My eyes have grown dim in the service of my country, but I have never yet learned to doubt her justice." Washington finally secured a grant of five years' full pay to the officers, instead of half-pay for life, and the whole matter was happily adjusted. Roland Lawler, St. Mary School.

LITTLE LOST WILLIE Willie had wandered away from his mother's cottage into the wood. He had often been there with bis sister to gather fagots for their fire. He did not know that he was lost until it began to grow datk. Then he started to go home. But alas! the paths were new and strange to him; he could not tell which one led to bis mother's collage. Yon may be sure his brave little heart btat hard under his new jacket. He felt a great lump rising in his throat, end he wanted to cry. Bat he woald not Wasn't he a man almost? Whatever happened to him, one thing he won Id not do and tbat was, make a big hettabalfo. Ill try this path, be said, pinch ing his arm to make him bold, as be had heard of somebody doing. This looks the most like it And off he started on a brisk tret. Whisk! went a rabbit across his path. He followed with bis eyes, the pretty creature, and saw a light gleaming through the wood. I guess that must be our hon&e, tut it doesn't look like it be thought. I'll soon find but though. And be darted eagerly off in tbe direction of the light and upon a nearer approach, saw a gypsy tent In the door stood a woman with a large shawl over her head. Willie could not see ber face. Her back was towards him. Of course she's a wicked old gypsy, he thought but who is afraid? I am Just going to ask her to show me the way out of the woods, If she eats me for it. So he marched up and said, "Madam, can you show me the way out of the wood?" Instead of replying the woman caught him up quickly into her arms with tears and kisses. It was his own mother. She had searched vainly for him and had come to the tent to enquire for her little lost Willie. Martha L'Uom, 6B grade, Baxter School. MY PET DOG I have a pretty little dog. His name is Spot. If I go up town, he is right at my beels. But he only goes part way. He catches rabbits and many other animals. He barks when ho is at the door. I let him in. And give bim something to eat Then I let him out. He goes right to his bouse. In the daytime he goes to sleep. Bnt at night he watches while we go to sleep. In the morning my brother goes to work. When night comes my little dog gos to meet him. Verne, Joseph Moore School, age years.