Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 43, Number 143, 27 April 1918 — Page 15

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM, APRIL 27, 1918

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TRAINED ELEPHANTS IN CIRCUS There are trained elephants, and trained elephants, but it is on record among the circus fraternity that the trained elephants with the John Robinson Circus which is billed to appear at Richmond on May 1, are the best trained and most intelligent herds ever seen under a circus tent. One of the herds is introduced in special exhibitions apart from others of their kind by their original and only educator, Mr. John Smith, who enjoys enviable international distinction as the subjugater of those huge beasts, and

particularly for the remarkable na-1 ture of the education he seems to have been able to instill in the subjects of this article. The very antithesis in size one (Zana) a pigma, the other (Samson) a giant with different disposistious and of different breeds. Zana is a captive from the African jungle rnd Samson an Asiatic specimen. Yet, through constant inseparable association, a bond ol friendship now exists between this unique pair, it is said, that the whatever these things are called in elephants when disturbed In one, the othr is immdiatly affcted. Zana and Samson wll be readily recognized in the big free street parade, marching side by side at the head of the herds, and at times if the march is a long one, Samson loops his trunk around his tiny pal and helps furnish transportafor both. A LEAK IN THE DIKE As we know, Holland is below sea level. There are great dikes which keep back the sea that are called seawalls. If the sea was set free it would eat up all the fields, houses, cattle and people. " One day a little Dutch boy named Peter, was coming home from school, and was walking near the dikes when suddenly he saw a small hole through which the water was trickling. He knew that there was no time to run for help. It was just big enough to get his finger through, so he stuck it in. The hole kept getting bigger, and he put his arm in. Darkness came, and the hole grew bigger still and he put Lis whole arm in up to the shoulder. In the morning when his father and the neighbors who went out to look for him, found him, he was almost dead with cold and pain. But he had saved Holland from the sea. Our army is like a great wall which keeps back the enemy just as the dikes protect Holland from the sea. So we must buy Thrift Stamps to keep our army supplied with guns, boats, food and clothing. One Thrift Stamp costs twenty-five cents and when you have sixteen of them or four dollars worth you can get a War Saving Bond by paying a few cents more and in 1923 the government will give you five dollars. Margaret Shutz, 6th grade, St. Mary's School. BOY WORKS IN GROCERY. I am a boy who works for a grocery store. I get one dollar and a half a week. I only work before school in the morning and after school in the evening. I don't have to work on Saturday. On Saturdays I do odd jobs running errands. In this way I have about two dollars. I buy seven Thrift Stamps a week. I started with only three Thrift Stamps. I think this is a very good way to same money. I also think every loyal American boy or girl ought to save his money and buy Thrift Stamps to help end this war. Harry Lacey, Baxter School. LOOK OUT! KAISER BILL. We are on the way, And coming to stay In Berlin by Night and day. To put the kaiser, I say, A bunking in the hay. For lack of better place to stay. ' So don't get gay For this will be The very first of May. Horace Webb, 5 A, Warner School. l : j mother's day. Mothers are near. Sons are far. Seas are clear. And clouds are dark, i Crede North, 6B, Columbia ; City, Indiana.

SECRET IN THE WALL By Lloyd Slifer. Chapter III. On looking to see who it was, Tom found that it was one of Hank's men. He was coming at a fast step. Tom took his gun and fired. That made the candle fall out of the man's hand. "Help! Help!" screamed the old man. Tom on hearing this ran for the window and hid behind the blind, heard the scream. Hank and his men went outside thinking that the man might go out. Tom went in the church to look for Pearl. "I wonder what they could have done with Pearl," thought Tom. Tom found a man in the church. "Hands up and tell me where Pearl is," said Tom. "I-er-a-I don't know," said the man, pale. , "Yes, you do know and you are going to tell me," said Tom. "Yes, yes I'll tell you, but don't tell Hank I told you," said the man. "Well, go on," said Tom. "I was here to guard the girl in that door, "but I don't know where they took her after that," said the man. Tom was surprised on entering and -seeing Pearl with chains around her. "Just keep a stiff lip, Pearl, and I'll have you loose in a jiffy," said Tom. Tom took a rock and bursted the padlock. Hank was just coming in with his men when he saw Tom coming with Pearl. "Look, here comes that blooming old Tom with the girl," said Hank. : ' Tom saw them first and taking out his gun, told them to step aside and let them go by. "And if you come after us I'll plug you," said Tom. "Wei he has us now," said Hank. "Remember what I said," shouted Tom back. (To be continued.)

ADVENTURES OF . TOMMY JONES. Mr. Jones was a wealthy banker in Knox county, Indiana. He had a good wife, and a little boy named Tommy. One day Mr. Jones bought Tommy a little sailing boat. It was a beautiful one with a small, silk American flag, and a little wooden soldier. Mrs. Jones told Tommy not to sail his boat on the river. It was a beautiful day. Tommy disobeyed his mother. He took his boat and went down to the river. This was the Wabash River, which bordered the county. Tommy tok off his shoes and stockings. He climbed upon a rock to sail his boat. There was one instance that Tommy never forgot. That was when he accidentally slipped off the rock. His clothing was wet. He went home crying, running fast. Mrs. Jones was angry about it. She seat Tommy to bed. Just then a dwarf appeared. "Hello, Tom. My name is Brownie, Follow me, and we will go down to the river." Tom followed. He instantly saw his boat. "Enter" commanded Brownie. Tommy found himself as small as Brownie. He entered and saw the soldier. Tom was surprised when the wooden soldier spoke. "Ah, you are my cruel master, are you? You disobeyed your mother I never can get my work done. It discourages me to think my master disobeys his mother!" Just then somebody called. "It is the master of dwarves," said Brownie. Tommy found himself in bed. There was no dwarf, no ship nor a soldier. He dressed quickly, and ran down stairs. He told his mother that he was sorry for disobeying her. "Go and find your boat," said Mrs. Jones. Tommy ran down to the river and found bis boat unharmed. Tommy had learned his lesson.' EAT. Eat more barley. Eat more rye. Eat more of mother's Good mince pie. Florence Webb, Warner School.

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Little Miss Belknap making a Liberty Loan Speech Little Miss Roxane Belknap, five years old, daughter of Captain Reginald R. Belknap, U. S. N., is the youngest Liberty loan speaker. Since the start of the third Liberty loan campaign little Miss Belknap has been appearing at a Whington theatre, at the matinee performances, assisting Mr. Frederick Haskins in his record-breaking drive, during which he has raised over $1,000,000. Among the thousands of pledges received in the drive was one for $1,000 from President Wilson.

"A Scene of a Battle Somewhere in France" he back ground of the field is vary rough, with many trenches and dug outs. On the left of the scene is represented the battlefield of the Allied troops. To the right are the German troopc. On the Allies side are many hills, and on the large one is a signal station, by which is placed a large cannon, and a number of scattered shells and bullets. Down among the hills is a Red Cross hospital. In the doorway stands a nurse, and a wounded soldier lying by her side. Entering the hospital is a stretcher bearer bringing a wounded soldier to be cared for. There is a very large trench, and many small ones and dugouts, which wind around a large hill. In these trenches are many soldiers, in their uniforms of khaki, also red and blue. Around these trenches are many heaps of sand-bags, and ammunition, such as bullets, powder, and cannon balls. Farther over in the field, nearer the battle line are many soldiers fighting. " There are several machine guns, armored autos, heavy siege guns, a few dug-outs, trenches, many cannons and two or three tanks, which are used for going through the barb wire entanglements that are to be seen on the field. There are many soldiers lying with their heads, arms and limbs off. And much blood shed on the field by them. To the right are the few German troops lhat are left, with their uniforms and helmets of gray, their spears end swords in their hands, coming across the field. On this side are several dugouts, trenches, cannons, a few large guns and barbwire entanglements, and a wrecking railway which goes among the hills. It looks as if most of the soldiers had been killed. Above the scene are several airplanes and dirgiables. The dirigible is something the same as a ballon, only filled with gas instead of air. This is illustrating a face to face battle between the Allied countrys and Germany. Ethel Lane, 7A Grade, Garfield School, 21 North 14th Street. Richmond, Ind. Enough matches to lights all its contents are attached to a recently invented cigarette box.

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NATION'S CAPITAL Ac vcf Battle Ground of Freedom On the highest point of ground near the Allied trenches, and in the roar of the scene of battle, is a signal station with colored flags hanging from it. Inside this station are the men who signal the various divisions of troops, their orders. Below this is a gigantic camouflaged with branches arranged around and over it. The Allied reserve dugout looms up out of a brown mass of mud. Within this are many men, eagerly waiting to get a chance at the Huns. As our eyes roam over this war-like panorama we see a Red Cross station. This is one of the soldiers' few blessings. The Red Cross nurses are regarded by the men.as angels of mercy, and indeed they are such. Next come the trenches filled with mud covered men. They are protected by barb wire entanglements. These afford a very effective shield against German infantry attacks. The next trench is being filled by a long line of our own American troops, who are coming in answer to the noble call of Liberty. The troops adjoining this trench are going over the top in a charge against the Germans. Many are falling, but the rest keep on because they are strong hearted and know this cause is right. Back of the German lines are no Red Cross stations or Y. M. C. A. dugouts. The Kaiser cares nothing about the comfort of his troops. All he cares for is the fulfillment of his desire offf world domination. In the rear of the German lines is a ruined railroad, which is a victim of our cannoneers. The air above the battle field is filled by aeroplanes and Zepplins. It is on a battle ground such as this that our noble sons are fighting for the cause of democracy. Earle Carr, 32 South Second street, City. MY DOLLS. I have a doll that Aunt Manda made for me when I was one year old. Its name is Flossie. She is very pretty and will go to sleep. When I first got her mother would not let me play with her because she was afraid that I would break her. She has many clothes and will be twelve years old next Christmas. I have another doll. She has china Lands, legs and arms. Loretta Armel, Columbia City.

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The editor will try to answer questions readers ot tho Junior submit to her. She will not promise to answer all of them. The questions will be answered In rotation, so do not expect the answer to be printed in the same week In which you send it In. Dear Aunt Molly: Do you speak French? Blanche C. Dear Blanche: 1 havo tried to learn French, but have made little success in learning to speak it correctly. Ed. Dear Aunt Molly: Did you go to see "Red Riding Hood"? Carl Muer Dear Carl: : I was so busy that I did not get to go end was very much disappointed because I did not get to see it Ed. ' Dear Aunt Molly: What nations are fighting against Germany? Maurice M. Dear Maurice: There are about nineteen nations against Germany. . Those ; that I remember are: Roumania, Brazil, France, Great Britain, Italy, Serbia, China, Japan, Cuba, Belgium, San Marino, Liberia, Greece, . Portugal, Panama, Montenegro and the United States. Ed. Dear Aunt Molly: What nations make up the Central Powers? Maurice M. . Dear Maurice: Germany, Bulgaria, Austria, and Turkey are the Central Powers. Ed. Dear Aunt Molly: Which do you like better, boys or girU? , Tommy A. Dear Tommy: . They are both very useful, and so of course I like both boys and girls. Ed. EXCHANGE COLUMN Open to All Boys and Girls. These Ada 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 Haro Rabbit. Call 231 South 11th St., Richmond, 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 Pair of boy's black fur gloves in Glen Park, last Saturday morning. Heturn to Russet Ebert, 625 South B street LOST At Washington theatre Sunday afternoon, a pocket bood containing 20c. Please return to Elsie Baker, or leae 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 Tthlrd street, Saturday. WANTED: Place on a farm. Call 915 North G, Leolin Klus. WANTUD To sell or trade a B. B. air rifle. Will Bell for 80 cents. See Leoline Klus. LOST Purple striped hair ribbon. Phone, 1823.