Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 43, Number 137, 20 April 1918 — Page 14

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM. APRIL 20, 1918

HOW THEY ARK DOING THEIR BIT When the United States declared war against Germany and her allies, the Canp Fire Girls or each camp combined and called themaeJves. "Camp Fire Girls of the United States." Now these girls planned several ways- to help win the war. ' Every separate camp made money by having market stands at market with vegetables from their gardens. After they had all put their money In one treasury, they had enough to buy two hundred Liberty Bonds, of five hundred dollars each. At camp and at their homes the girls are now knitting and sewing for the soldiers. Now the girls are also selling and buying Thrift Stamps. There was one little girl who belonged to the Camp Fire, who was very poor and whose parents had no money with which to buy Thrift Stamps. Her name was Helen Jone9. Melen was very sad because she could not buy Thrift Stamps like the other girls. Every night after she would go to bed, she would lie awake, planning some way to buy Thrift Stamps with which to help Uncle Sam ; but one night as she lay awake, she thought of a plan. She would ask Mrs. Smith, a neighbor a few doors from their humble home, if she might take care of her baby, Louise, before and after school Lours. With this plan uttermost in her mind, she fell asleep. The next morning, as soon as she had eaten her breakfast, she ran over to Mrs. Smith's, and told her of her plan. As Mrs. Smith was never very well, and had so much to do, she agreed that Helen's plan was a fine one and that she would be glad to have her take care of baby Louise. Helen said she would begin the next morning: Helen enjoyed her new task and Mrs. Smith paid her seventy-lrve cents each week. It was not long till Helen had a War Savings Certificate. She was bow very pleased with herself because she was able to do her bit as the other Camp Fire Girls were doing and because she was- helping her country. No one could call her a slacker now. Zelma Boxworth, 7th grade, District No. 6, Boston Township. FEATURES OF CIRCUS The John Robinson Circus is announced to appear in Richmond en May 1. This famons show requires three railroads trains for its transporta tion; has twelve .hundred employes on its pay roll; carries the largest herd of elephants ever with any single organization, as well as the most extensive stable of blue ribboa equines ever assembled for circuspurposes. The menagerie contains fifty different zoological specimens, some at them extremely rare; housed in electric lighted dens and tanks built on new lines of constractkra for this year's tour. The performances occupy four rings, two elevated stages and a large race track. On this occasion opportunity will be afforded local circus-goers to witness for the first time on a single program so many famous features of the sawdust rings.

Chief reference is here made to the principal riders on the mammeth program which includes the Hodginls, the Bedlnis and the Orton family. The members of all of these faro Hies may be said to have been born under the "white-tops." Their an cestors for two generations have vied with each other for the su premacy of the equestrian world, as the present families have each fought the other's fame. The Shanghai Troup of ten Chinese equilibrists are also creating the most pronounced sensation of any Oriental group ever imported to America. These wonderful people defy every law of gravity and nature in the amazingly Intricate feats they execute far above the earth. Their head to head balancing atop of slender rods, performed by no other acrobats in the world, is one of the most intense "breathtakers" ever witnessed. The climax of their display, the "Swinging Monkey Chain" engaging the full company, assures their distinctive appeal to the devotee of dare-devil stunt for a long time to come. Two performances will be given at the usual hours and the street parade will leave the show grounds at 11 a. m.

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"Keep the ball rolling" cry Uncle Sam and twin. Starting on Saturday, April 6, this big Liberty push ball is being rolled from Buffalo, N. Y., to New York city, a distance of 473 miles, and Liberty loanbuyers along the way will do most all of the rolling. Uncle Sam, who seems to have acquired a twin for the time being, will direct the rolling of the ball and he or they expect to reach Broadway on May 4th, the last day of the drive.

VIRGINIA There are many mountains and hills ' in Virginia. The hills are noted for the fine blue grass that grows on them. On Wallens' Ridge there is about fifteen hundred acres of pasture land. I used to love to see them call the cattle up to salt them. I used to love to wade in the river and get the mussel shells. The river gets very nigh, but does not do the damage that a river does where the ground is low. All of the people live on the highlands. I liked Virginia because it does not get cold there like it does here. The schools there are very different than they are here. They are much larger. The one that I went to had one hundred pupils in it. Before that I lrved in a mining town and went to school with four hundred other pvpils. There were many coke ovens near our house. It was a very pretty sight to look in and see the red coke in the ovens. When coke is first drawn (mm the ovens it is as bright as silver and is in alt shapes. The mines were close to our house and we could see the cars bringing up the coal out of the mountains: They employed about 3000 men there. Every Christmas each child of eaeh man working there got a nice treat of candy, nuts and fruits. They have very food schools in Virginia. They are in session nine months of the year. They have Sunday school every Sunday. They have very good roads in Virginia, also. I like Indiana, but I wilt never forget dear old Virginia. Maebelle Houser, Elliott Mills School.

CIRCUS BOY HAS PET ELEPHANT Just about the luckiest little fellow' in this whole wide world is Master John Robinson IIIII, whose doting father allows him to have a wee baby elephant for a pal. Lots of boys and girls have dogs and

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the herd of fifteen. He is a privileged character and every day when the show arrives in town he is turned loose and immediately sets out to find his little master. They play together and sometimes fuss, but always make up. Little John shares his "pieces" of bread and sugar with "Peaches" and feeds the elephant so much and so many times a day that the beast is as fat as a prize pig. Recently the boy insisted that the elephant ride with him from city to city in the elegantly appointed private car "Cincinnati" used by members of the Robinson family. The request was refused, of course, and "Peaches" contfhues to travel with his brothers and sisters in the cars especially constructed for them. .

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THE SECRET . IN THE WALL By Lloyd Slifer. CHAPTER II, "Pearl, how did you know I was here?" asked Tom. "I was going to the postoffice when I saw- you here," said Pearl. "Pearl, I was just wondering whether you loved me or not," said Tom., "Yes, I do," said Pearl. "Pearl, my handcuffs are home," "Alright, I'll hold this gang till you- get them," said Pean. This was just what Hank wanted. Just then there was a rustle behind Pearl. She looked behind her to see what it was. It was a man ready to leap on her. As she looked around Hank and his men grabbed her and tied her mouth and hands. Hank ordered a taxi. "Where do you want to go?" asked the taxi man. "To the church on Chestnut street," said Hank. Tom Lad reached the place just in time to see Hank and his men go off in the taxi. He ordered a taxi, too. "Follow that taxi," said Tom. Tom saw Hani take Pearl in the church. "I will see what he does next," thought Tom. He went in and saw a dim light coming toward his. (To be continued.) KAISER BILL. Kaiser Bil went up the hill, He got stuck in some molasses; Kaiser Bill came down the hill. And couldn't find his glasses.Chas. Roger, Starr School.

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SPECIES OF TREES Among other uses trees are a protection and home for birds, squirrels, monkeys, etc. Many kinds of birds make their nests of the twigs and leaves, and sqnirrel3 find homes in the hollows of trees. The banyon being peculiar because it sends out branches that take root in the ground. Some species of trees reach a great height; the California Redwood tree being an example. . They often reach a height of 300 feet. One of this species grew to the height of 450 feet, and was 112 feet in circumference. It was estimated by counting the concentric circles of this gigantic tree, that it was 1.100 year old. Trees of historical interest are many; the tree under which Washington took command of the American army; the charter oak, the tree under which William Penn made the purchase of Pennsylvania from the Indians and many others are equally interesting. Paul Geers, St. Mary School. DO NOT WASTE I think we should save all we can, for we don't know how long this war will last. I hope not very long. hen I go home for my dinner I sit down to the table and eat and eat. and I don't stop to think that hundreds of people in this world have nothing to eat but bread and water. Mother is all the time scolding me for wasting the crust of my breaw. For we may not have bread and butter before this week is out. We should save. Eat plenty but don't waste any. Minnie Rankin. cats and rabbits for pets. Master John had all these until he espied "Peaches." Then the other pets were discarded and "Peaches" was given the preference. The elephant is just four years old and so is the boy and they have been great friends for the past two years. You see - Master John's papa owns the big John Robinson Circus which is coming to Richmond, May 1, and he can spare baby elephants just like most fathers spare toothpicks or matches. "Peaches" is an exceptionally good elephant He is never chained to a stake like other members of

SHIPWRECKED Many years ago there were two brothers, Frank and John Nelson, who lived in New York. These boys, being of a roving disposition, and having saved some money, as a result "of a trapping expedition in Canada, decided to go to Europe. This was before the invention- of the steamboat. So the boys were enrolled by the owner of a sailboat, the Vulture, in the crew. On the way across the Atlantic a terrible storm arose and the boat was driven entirely out of its course and wrecked upon a reef off the coast of Newfoundland. Through their brave efforts to save the boat, all the crew were drowned, except John and Frank, who, being good swimmers, managed to stay afloat, with the aid of boards. However, during the terrible storm that followed, they were driven far apart and each supposed the other to be drowned. J'ohn, still clinging to the wreckage, was washed ashore onthecoast of Newfoundland. Frank was picked up by a French boat going to Europe. This is the last the boys saw of each other for several years. Frank went with the ship to Europe and soon found employment. Although being shipwrecked, he did not lose his desire to visit Europe, so he worked his way through England, France and Italy. After many years he had a longing to return home. So he set sail from Rome. After being on the ship for many days, he came upon his brother John, who was working on the chip with the rest of the crew. The boys "were very much surprised to see each other. "I always did like the sea," explained John. "So after the scare of our shipwreck was over, I shipped on another boat bound for Liverpool and have wandered over all Europe in hopes that you might have been rescued from- the ocean." We can easily imagine how glad the boys were at their unexpected meeting and although they were ever after close companions, they never had the ill luck to be separated, for as long a time again. Pauline Druley, District No. 6, Boston Township.

EXCHANGE COLUMN Open to All Boys and Girls. These Adt Cost You Nothing; Send in Your "Wants" to The Palladium Junior. FOR SALE-A tri-car or Irish Mail. See John Charman, 123 North Seventh street. LOST Fox terrier dog, white with brown ears. Reward. Phone 2521, 131 South Ninth street. FOR SALE A Belgium Har Rabbit Call 231 South 11th St., Richmend, Ind. LOST Grey wool golf glove.Mary Jane Schillinger. FOUND Child's overshoe on North B. Call at 118 N. 8th St FOR SALE Child's rain coat and and a pair of ball-bearing skates. Will sell cheap if sold at once. Call 416 South 16th street. LOST A childs gold chain and cham with initial 'R." Finder pplease return to Dorothy Rose Feldhaus. 715 South E street LOST Pair of boy's black fur gloves in Glen Park, last Saturday morning. Heturn to Rus sel Ebert, 625 South B street LOST At Washington theatre Sun-. day afternoon, a pocket bood containing 20c. Please return to Elsie Baker, or leave at Aunt Molly's office. LOST Small pocket-book, if found, return to 1118 N. D street or prone 1366. LOST Small purse containing rosary beads. Phone 1366, or call at 1118 N. D.

FOR SALE I sell the Ranger and Crusader Bikes. Gilbert Smith, 236 South Third street WANTED Fifty Lone Scouts to call at 236 South Tthird street, Saturday.