Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 43, Number 191, 22 June 1918 — Page 11

THE JUNIOR PALLADIUM WEEKLY SECTION OF RICHMOND PALLADIUM RICHMOND. INDIANA, JUNE 22, 1918

DUTY OR THE GOLDEN RULE? It was in the year 1S83, in the month of June. The weather "was very warm an dsultry. The Yankees had just set up camp for the night, after a long day's march. As they were seated about the camp, a few of the number noticed a figure cowering in the darkness. They rushed to him, and after making inquiries as to who he was, and finding out that he was Major El son of the Yankee Army, who bad been captured a

week previous, brought him before the others. lie then told them his story. He had been one of the Confederate's prisoners and after being captured had been brought to camp with the rest of the prisoners. r The face of the man guarding him, a dark complexioned man, younger than he, had seemed familiar to him. He was somewhat pale and haggard looking, as though he had gone through many hardships. When the Major had heard the guard speak he was still surer of bav.ing known him before. He bad fallen asleep that night thinking about the guard and determining to find out if he possibly could, from someone or the guard himself, who he was. After having been asleep for only a short time, it seemed to him, he bad been awakened by someone tapping lightly on his shoulder and whispering in his ear to get up. He knew that it was not yet time to get up, because it was very dark, and there seemed to be no one stirring in camp. The man had told the prisoner to follow him. They had then passed through camp softly, the prisoner following the unknown, until they

reached a wood that was bordering

the camp. They had then stopped and the man, and asked the prisoner if he

didn't remember an old friend of

his. The Major then had recognized the guard as a young lawyer whom he had once befriended and who had been so much in sympathy -with

the South and who had also joined the Confederate army when war

broke out. The lawyer then told

him tbit he was going to release him. The prisoner was taken so by surprise that he scarcely knew

what to say, but the guard had

quickly reminded him that there

was little time to lose if he wished to escape from the enemy. Then the Major had bid his friend goodbye and after thanking him had disappeared into the darkness. After several days roaming he had finally reached his own camp. Having been a Major he was again placed in command of his troops. Some months later a few men in the Yankee army were suspected as spies, and were to be tried before the high command, Major El3on being one of the command. As the spies were marched in, whom should the Major see in the line but his friend who had released him when he was a Confederate prisoner. Major Elsons heart sank within him because he realized the seriousness of the charge against the friend to whom he owed so much. After battling in his mind for some time he at last decided that the duty to the cause for which he had been fighting, was far greater than the duty to the prisoner, the spy, who had released him. He then signed the paper which condemned the confederate as a spy. The rest day at sunrise the command was carried out.

Why We Have Garden

Why is it that we are told to

have gardens?

Because we can raise our own

food instead of buying it. We can

save more' for the allies, army and

navy. Vc have a garden at our house,

We have onions, lettuce, radishes,

cabbage and tomatoes. We still have some space left, we haven't anything in it yet. So all of you try to have a garden. If you live in a flat and have no yard, try to get a lot. Lucile Williams. Sevastopol school.

DOES IT PAY TO HURRY? It was five o'clock and Joe had not yet come home from his office. Nora was beginning to get worried because they were invited out to dinner at six. Instead of Nora getting ready as she should have done she sat down and fretted because Joe did not come home. Finally at fifteen minutes after five he appeared. As he rushed into the house he said, "Oh, Nora, we must hurry and get ready. The Perkinses were on their way when I was coming home." "I will." responded Nora. "You hurry too, Joe." Joe had little trouble in getting dressed, but when he went to polish his shoes no brush could be found, so he just had to rub them off with a rag. But now to Nora. What a terrible time women have! The powder just wouldn't go on smoothly. When she went to put on her dress she forgot to unfasten some of the snappers and consequently tore the placket. Of course that had to be fixed immediately. Nora also had some high topped shoes. As she

was pulling at the strings in order to lace them tightly one string

broke. "Oh, Joe, look what I've done," said Nora as she came down stairs. "Well tie it together, Nora, and hurry up about it," he answered. Finally Nora was ready and was telling Joe to hurry. "Well, Nora, I can't find my hat Where did you put it?" he questioned. "Why, Joe, you know that you put it away yourself," she answered. At last he found it underneath a chair. It was then ten minutes till six and they were ready to start. They had rather far to go so when they got there Nora looked in

at the window and saw they were eating, so she would not go in. "I do wish that old shoe string hadn't brake," complained Nora.

Mebbe President Wilson grazed sheep on the White House lawn so he wouldn't have to mow the grass.

A LONG LOST RELATIVE One morning, as Mrs. Dale and Dorothy were sitting on the porch talking and knitting, the postman came up and handed Mrs. Dale a letter which she opened at once. She read it and then exclaimed, "O, Dorothy, this is a letter from your long lost Uncle." Dorothy had a faint remembrance of a tall, dark haired Uncle, whom she had not seen since she was a small child. The uncle had left home suddenly and had not been heard from since he left. For many years Mrs. Dale had thought her brother dead. "Read the letter to me, Mother," said Dorothy. Nevada: My Dear Sister: You have no doubt wondered what has become of me, since I left you so suddenly without leaving any word as to where I was going, or when I would return. I had met an old friend whom I had known s.'nce I was a boy, who had persuaded me to go to Nevada with him to make our fortune in the gold fields. Knowing I would not have my family's consent. I left without saying anything to anyone about it. After many difficulties we arrived at our destination, and

then found that all is not gold that glitters. Misfortune followed upon misfortune before luck came our way. And now, my dear sister, I am coming home to make up for the anxiety I have caused you during the past years. Hofhng to see you soon, I am Your loving brother John. O mother," Dorothy exclaimed, "won't it be grand to have Uncle John here, with us?" "Yes, my daughter," the mother joyously replied. Mrs. Dale was a widow and supported herself and daughter by sewing. It was joyful news to know that her brother was coming home ladened with wealth for it meant that her trials and hardships were over.

CARRIES A-BANNER. I make my money by carrying a banner for a aance at the Eagles' hall. I use this money for thrift stamps. I make from fifty cents to a dollar a night. I do not spend a cent foolishly. I buy war savings stamps. I will do everything I can to help the soldiers and to help win the war. I hope everyone is doing his "bit. Harold Hawkins.

. STORY ABOUT THE KAISER. I am going over to Germany and kill the kaiser if 1 can find him. I will show you how to kill the kaiser. He is a man and he wears a hat that looks like a sword. He thinks that he is very smart but he isn't. Russel Lady, IB, Starr school.

How This War is Diff erect From Other Wars Many distinguishing characteristics of this war are not founded dn entirely new ideas; in some cases the underlying principle has sot been known for years, and advantage has been taken of it in past wars. For instance, trench warfare has been known for a long time; part of the Civil War was fought in trenches. This is the first war to be fought almost wholly in the trenches. The machine gun has been known under various forms for many years. Never bore has it been used to such an extent as now. High explosives are used in this war to a hitherto unheard-of extent. The range of modern artillery surpasses by far that of the guns used in previous wars. It seemed that the limit had been reached in the German twenty-mile guns used in the siege of Antwerp, but now appears the sixty mile gun used in the bombardment of Paris, One must not think, however, that the allies are behind the Germans in the effectiveness of artillery fire. The pieces used on the western front by the allies are French guns, and they are really superior to the German weapons. Letters and diaries found on German prisoners show the terror that the artillery fire of the Allies has inspired. Some things hich played a very humble part in every day life have found a new use in the war. Before the war the use of barbed wire was confined chiefly to farms and ranches. Now hundreds of miles of it is stretched between trenches as an obstacle to attacking troops. Some prominent features of former wars have been dropped in this one. Cavalry used to play f,n important part in warfare, but to this struggle the activity of the horsemen has been restricted to a very short period at the beginning. At the beginning, of trench warfare the military importance of cavalry ceased. Other features of modern warfare were not used in former times because they were considered inhuman. Such is the case of poison gas, an innovation of the Hans. There are some weapons now in use that are absolutely new. The tank is new and never before has the airplane been used in war. The rapid development of the aerial navigation in the last four years is proof of the statement that "Civilization comes riding on a gun carriage." Under ordinary circumstances such a development would have taken many years.

I WOULDN'T MIND IT MYSELF. Ed Weidner, county treasurer, filled out a farm labor blank stating his willingness to work three days per month on the farm. After the question, "Where would you prefer to work?" Ed wrote, "In the shade.".

TAKING CARE OF CHILDREN

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Henry P. Davison, Chairman of the American Red Cross War Council, and Eliot Wadsworth, member of the War Council, Inspecting one of tne wards of the Via Giustl home In Milan, where the American Red Cross is caring for refugees from the north of Italy. This refuge, which cares for women, children and especially babies, houses ns many as 75 until they are restored to health and can be placed In satisfactory homes. This visit was made on Mr. Davison's recent tour to plan for coming fled Cross work with the American troops and for France and Italy.