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Evening star., 1909-08-21
By Mary E. Diggs, Age ID, 1887
Georgia Ave. NV.

CAPTAIN JOHN SMITH. by his self reliant,
~ capable and brave character, was the only
man who succeeded in making permanent Eng
lish settlement in America.
On May 13. 1907. the London Company sent
out an expedition of three vessels and 105 men,
under charter gained from the king. to make
a colony in America. After great deal of quar-
reling between the leaders, John Smith was ac-
cused and taken prisoner n charge of con
spiracy make himself King of England. At his
trial he acquitted and also made the real
head of the new colony, which saved it from
destruction.
At this time the colony in great distress
the food had given and the water very
bad. To the colonists Capt. Smith started
an expedition mp the Ghickahominy river to
find corn but on his voyage he was captured by
the Indians under Chief powhat tan. and his head
laid upon log He just at the point of
having his brains beaten out. when Pocahontas
tthe daughter of Chief PoNhatan) rushed in and
placing her head upon that of John Smiths, per-
susded her father to spare his life.
He released, and returned to the colony
TO find. to his surprise. sixty-five Frustrated
from fever. This terrible disease had been
tracted from the rank marshes and bad water
The other forty men had become anxious
Capt. John Smith. who worked without ceaslns
TO save the coloBy, finally persuaded them to re-
main until help came Then Lord Delaware
came bringing with him food aud number of
other settlers. Every day more settlers came
until there was work for them and Smith
made a law: Those who will not work
shall not eat
Evening star., 1909-08-21
By Gladys Nelson, Age 12, 44S Ken
tuckv Ave. Sc.

g EyERAI attempts had been made TO cnionize
- Virginia blt were unsuccessful. So Tue
ondon Company sent out a body OF men. num-
berng 105 Among this company was capt Johh
Smith a very energetic. capable man. on MS
way over he was accused Of treason and I'M
prisoned: but owing 10 his fine Judgment and
worth he was set at liberty He had been ap
pointed by the king one Of the council to serve
on the colonial government but on account OF
the charge of treason he was excluded from IT.
After many auarrels he appointed To the
council and later became the leader. After pro
vdins food for the colony he set out to explore
the country On of these expeditions he
ascended the Chickahominy river. and. landing
went into the interior with an Indian guide. his
men were put to death by fhe indians' ana
Smith was taken prisoner. instead OF peiiiS
frightened be set to work to show them ne haa
SUPERIOR knowledge than they. and they regarded
him as great wonder. He was treated hinG!J
but was closely. guarded. After being taken
from Village to village he was brought before
Powhatan who received him with great state
end ceremony. handsome young s4uaw nrougnt
him water TO wash his hands with. and another
gave him feathers to dry them. They then gave
him food and. while he ate, the safages con,
suIted as to his fate. Smith watched them anu
saw bv their actions that they had decided 10
mt him to death. Two large stones We're
brought and laid before Powhatan. Capt. smith
was seized and dragged to the stones Two sav-
ages stood by to beat ont his brains iocanohias
n beloved daughter of Powhatan. mad been piean-
ing with her father to spare his life, but, ran
ing she threw herself ON Smith TO project nun
n was determined to make a friend or MIN. ne
was released. and after short time went pack
TO the coonistS
Evening star., 1909-08-21
LITTLE NELLIE'S FAIRY


and a saddle and bride i'm hcr rlSet
hand, This amused Nellie very much.
and il WAS some time before she decided
To let her papa see what TERRIBLE mis-
takes he had made I'm his guessing. Bot
Sally was putting the breakfast 81
the table, Nellie held out her right hand
to papa. the bg candy pear lying
clasped in her pink fingers.
''Oh-o-o-o," exclaimed papa. What 2
beautiful pear! May | have bite
Where did You get it?''
Whenever I decide to eat II you shall
have lots OF bites" said Nellie. But l
shall keep il tn II gets soiled before
eating il. for It is so pretty"
Hereupon both her papa and mamma
laughed and the former said he believed
he would decline eating the pear after
it got in the condition she anticipated
But you have not told me who brought
ii to you" said papa
''Oh. j think a fairy-a real live fairy
brought il TO me-" explained Nellie. And
she told her papa about finding the
pretty candy pear In her slipper this
morning
The very next morning. Just at da,
break. Nellie was reused from sout
sleep by the opening OF her bedroo
door. and opening her eyes slowly
beheld sight that caused her to Eeve
still and to pretend that she did not s,
what was going on. Into her room ha
crept a human form. a big human forR
dressed in long lounging robe and sir
pers. It was the fairy bringing in an
other gift, for the form walked straight
TO Nellies slippers, put something into
one of them and then as softly with
drew closing the door behind him
And then Nellie sat up. smiling and
whispering to herself: Al. and 50 papa
is the fairy who brings gifts 10 me!
Mamma said there were men fairies a
well women fairies, and so there is
And Nellie got down to see what her
papa had put into her slipper. There. to
her joy. was dear little gold ring with
a bit of blue stone in il. Oh Just
what Nellie had wanted so long. Put
ting the ring on her finger Nellie ran
downstairs. for she heard her papa
and mamma talking on the front porch.
and rushing mp TO them Gin night:e and
bare feeD she held up her hand. dis
playing the ring. See what a good.
lovely fairy brought me this morning."
she cried.
How do you know she brought it this
morning." asked papa, pretending great
surprise.
Then Nellie threw her arms about his
neck hugging him ever so tightly. BE
cause, when HE opened my door HE
walked me. and l saw HIM from under
my half-closed lids. And-what do you
think ?-HE wore a dressing gown just
like yours, papa, and his head and face
looked like yours. too oh, ii was not
woman, nor a girl. nor a boy fairy; IL
was a MAN fairy-a PAPA FAIRY. and
how / do love him. tooi''
Then mamma and papa laughed. paps
taking Nellie up on his back and carry
ing her into the house. We'll little girl
so you have found out that fairies are
very human. have you?" asked mamma.
mo. mamma declared Nellie II
have found out that humans are very de-
iightful fairies; at least my papa is the
best fairy in the world
Evening star., 1909-08-21
By Lille Ritenour, Age Ia. 227
C st. NE.

COMPLAINT having been made that nothing
~ had been done TO discover the South ses, J"
which had been the eager quest of SO many OF
the early explorers Smith. who was the leading
spirit of the colony. sailed up the Chickahominy
river to look for IL.
In the swamps of the river the Indians cap
tured him. after which they set out on march
of triumph. exhibiting him to various tribes and
spending their time in feasting.
Finally they carried their captive before ghief
opecancanough. and he vas about To ne pnt 10
OF the Indians by exhibiting a small pocket
compass.
carried to Powhatan. who was at Werowocomoco.
his farorite resort. which was on the York river
only a few miles from the historic field of
Yorktown. The Indians. after holding con
sutation. decided that Smith must die
Two great stones were brought. and the heai
while a number of warriors raised their clubs
to dash out his brains
a dearly beloved daughter of Powhatan then a
girl about thirteen years of age: rushed forward,
and throwing he arms around Smith. laid her
head upon his to him from death
The Stern heart of Powhatan was 50 toucnn ]
by his daughters act that he spared Smith $
life. Smith found great favor with Powhatan
and remained with him until early the next
January t1GGSl. when he was allowed 10 return
under escort TO jamestown.
When Smith returned TO jamestown ne iouhu
the colony reduced to forty aud again In need CT
food lie devisinS means 81 saving ,ne
colony from starvation WhtH
at tie head of a large band of Indians penrins
corn and venson A.,
This she repeated again and again. as the
necessities of The colony demanded. ana she
was called by them 1.-THE dear and blessed Poca-
hontss." t,o-
Many other acts OF kindness are related OF ner.
which show that she had womans teh'Hr
heart though she was al untutored savage
Other children deserving honorable
mcmillan in last weeks contest are
Helen r. German. 40 9Th street north
caxt: I,ydie knight. Rfverdaie, Md.;
Helen Fetter. 3OI3 Dumbarton avenue;
HiIda Dorothy Russell. 6o2 n s a,
northwest: Francis Fahey. 1913 2oth
street northwest; Florence M0rfen. 1911
{; street northwest; Ednn Burch, .soS
nth street northwest; Dorothy Lee
1911 n street southeast. ana Mar!
Murtz. 6l9 6th street northeast.
Evening star., 1909-08-21
'y Mary Leach, Age IS, 1892
Champlain st. NV.

nN New Year day, 1907, colony of lo2 men
~ sailed. under the direction of the London
Company, for Virginia. King James / had
granted the company charter to make a settle
ment in Virginia. This expedition sailed up the
Chesapeake bay TO river. which they called
the James," in honor of King James, and
landed at place ON the river bank, which they
named james town, also In honor of the king.
The colony did not prosper under the governor
ship of Wingheld. the first governor. or that of
Ratclirc Wngfed expelled from his Of
fee president of the council for having EN-
bezzled the public stores He also became
cerned in plot to abandon the colony. The af
fairs taken out Of the hands Of Ratclife on
account of his inability to govern the colony
For this Capt. John Smith was. few
months later. made governor. When the settlers
became lazy and would not work Smith made a
new law 1t was: Those that did not work did
not eat When this low put into force the
men decided was easier to work than 20 with
out eating. -
BY fan matters had improved. and log cabins
were built to live in and the Church of England
was soon established in the colony. Later the
colonists urged Smith TO go on an xploring ex-
nedition to the South They supposed that
the distance from Virginia I" the South sea or
Pacific ocean that of about 10 miles.
smith was captured by tho Indians during the
Evening star., 1909-08-21

sweet milk. 1t was his cat nature domi-
mating him.
Getting thirsty Robert went to the river
and drank from it, This feat was rather
a difficult one. and twice Robert almost
fell into the roaring stream. But he
learned many things that afternoon
drinking from the edge of the river being
one of them.
At last night settled down and Robert,
instead of being lonely. felt the keenest
enjoyment of his surroundings. How hap
py he was to be free, All. now he could
prowl about. scenting for live creatures
he his prey Now he could nap on a bed
of soft ivy leaves. ever SO softly. as is
the manner of a cat. But not for one
moment did he long to return to the
house where the old lady regned su-
preme At different times he did feel a
desire for his own kind. Not that he
had ever known another cat He had
seen them prowling about, had seen the
Evening star., 1909-08-21
9 STORIES FOR LITTLE MEN AND IIIII WOMEN
THE SUNDAY STARS
Historical Cut-0ut Contest.

CuI-Uut OOHleSt.
Five ST. 90 Prizes Each Week.
Turn to the Comic Section
of THE SUNDAY STAR
tomorrow and find "Ameri-
cas- History in Cut Outs" on
the last page. Cut out and
paste the cut-out according
to the diagram in the lower
right hand corner. Then
write a 3oo-word compost
ton on the subject of the
cut-out-" The Discovery of
Lake Champlain." Mail your
composition and the finished
cut-out to The Sunday Edi-
tor of The Evening Star.
They must reach him by noon
Wednesday to be eligible for
one of the FIVE prizes of $I.oo
each which will be awarded
weekly for the best five COM
positions and neatest cut
outs. Then next Saturday
turn to the Children's Page
and see if your composition
is awarded one of the prizes.
Remember the conditions
you must be under sixteen
years of age and you must
submit both composition and
cut-outs by Wednesday noon.
The prize winners receive
their money by check as soon
as the selections are made.
Watch for this opportu-
nifty tomorrow in the Comic
Section of
Evening star., 1909-08-21

say much about them. But ! daresay
there are both boys and girls and men
and women among the fairies-if there
really are fairies"
..Oh. mamma I don't doubt that there
are fairies" declared Nellie. why, who
else but a fairy could have brought this
lovely candy pear to me? oh. | shall
begin to watch every night for the
fairy's return" And Nellie danced about
the room in glee. holding her new gift
in her hands II shall not eat il; II is
too pretty" she said. And | want the
fairy to know how much l value her
little gift
Then Nellie's mamma helped her to get
dressed for breakfast for the little maid
had been too much excited on discover
ing the candy pear in her slipper to
make her toilet and had been dancing
and jumping about in her white nightie
and bare feet.
At the breakfast table Nellie held her
hands behind her till her papa came into
the room Guess what l have in my
hands" cried Nellie, looking up into his
face with happy smile.
Well, we'll what have YOU" asked
Evening star., 1909-08-21
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Robert, Civilian and Warrior


old fried fish Robert was on the point
of dragging forth piece of this fish
when he heard fierce growl. and look
ing behind him, beheld a large. fierce
eyed. fighting-tailed, yellow cat. old
enough to be his father. Get out. in
truder," the old cat seemed to say. Rob
ert quickly obeyed. for instinct told him
he would be safer a few feet away from
the claws and teeth of the old cat than
he was at present. But the pangs OF
hunger, sharpened by the smell of the
fish. made him dare to approach a second
time toward the barrel. This time the
old cat did not warn him by srowl
but leaped upon him, biting his ears and
scratching his eyes.
Now. there was none of the coward in
Robert. and though he had never engaged
in a fight before. he entered into this
conflict with all the enthusiasm and de-
termination of youth. And being SO young
and strong, and really enjoying the first
taste of battle, he got the better of his
Evening star., 1909-08-21
72N n III

And who do you suppose brought 1t to
me? 1t must have been a fairy. for it
isn't time for Santa Claus to come with
gifts
Mamma smiled, looked at the fine
candy pear and said: We'll we shall
have to be on the watch for the fairy
so. we can thank her-or him"
'"Oh. there are no boy or man fairies
Evening star., 1909-08-21
THE SUNDAY STAR.
PRIZE WINNERS
IN THE
CUT-OUT CONTEST

The following are the names
and essays of the young authors
who won prizes of $1.oo each in
THE SUNDAY STARS His
torica1 Cut-Out Contest, the SUBJ
ject of essay and cut-out being
"Pocahontas Saves the Life of
Capt. John Smith, as published
n the Comic Section last Sun
day:
By Edward Roosevelt Ha1loran, Age
13, Hyattsville, Md.
TArTAIN JOHN SMITH was born at Will
- louChby. Lincolnshire. England in January.
1879 and died at London in June, 1881 lie had
distinguished himself in feats of courage and
chis airy. And while engaged in the Hungarian
army against the Turks he was captured and
sent into slavery, but escaped aud returned to
England. About 1905 he accompanied the
pedition. consisting Of three vessels and 1o5 men
which left London December 10, 1906. under the
command OF Christopher Newport for the pur-
pose of establishing colony in Virginia. The
colonists sighted Cape Henry April III, 1907. The
expedition sailed up the river sixty miles, called
by the natives Powhatan, TO which the English
gave the name of James river, In honor of their
sovereign.
Here was located the infant settlement, which
named jamestown.
Imprudent In their conduct toward the natives,
this feeble society early involved Ill war.
Scarcity of prov sions introduced diseases, and in
Il few months half swept away and tue re.
mainder left sickly and detected.
The government soon neYolVed on taptaln
Smith. ut once the shield and sword of the col
ony. who WAS originally of the council ap-
pointed by the king, but had unjustly been de-
prived of his authority lay the colonsts. He may
be described the father of Virginia. His un
daunted temper deeply tinctured with the ro
mantle spirit Of the times, WAS happily adapted
to the trying situation Of the colony.
Smith was beset by 800 Indians, pursued into
a rnarsb and. after he had thrown away his
arms which he could not longer account
of the cold, he taken and carried in triumph
to Powhatan. the principal chieftain of Virginia
Here the doom of death pronounced upon
him, and he about to receive th fatal
blow Pocahontas the fayorite daughter of Pow
hatan, saved his life by interposing, her body
between him and the clubs of the execution
ers and by nterceding for him with her father
She frequently visited the English settlements
and during of her visits carried on
board vessel and imprisoned. Her father who
loved her with the most ardent affection. was
obliged to discontinue hostilities such condi
ions as dictated by the settlers. She was
afterward married TO John Rolfe, respectable
planter, with the consent of Powhatan. The mar
rlage celebrated with extraordinary pomp
From this time the most friendly relations ex
listed between the colonists and the Indians.
Evening star., 1909-08-21
A Few Facts.

Every elephant III captivity must have
a bath in oil once each year.
ON account of the fact that horses are
a very scarce article in Madagascar Il
troop of the cavalry has been mounted
OH oxen.
A boys hair grows one-haf as rapidly
as girls. With boy the average
growth of hair is three feet and six
inches in six years. During the twenty
first and twenty fourth years of mans
age the hair grows much quicker An
eyelash will take twenty weeks TO reach
length of d23 Of an inch.
Evening star., 1909-08-21
THE FIVE LITTLE BOATMEN

One little boy in the boat rowed
Till there came a heavy rain:
Then he got out and ran for
home,
So no boy did remain.
Evening star., 1909-08-21

FIVE little boys a-rowing went,
Each fellow did hold an oar
But one got tired and quit his
job;
Then there were only four.
Evening star., 1909-08-21

any hing. ~ Rehead trimming much used on
ladies' dresses and leave to make attack by
soldiers. 81 Behead that part Of newspaper
sold Ia advertisers and leave the gait of horse.
Conundrums.
Where can one see lame water: Ans.-At
Cripple Greek.
Why is the world like cats tail? Ans.-Be
ca il il fur To Tin" end of it.
What is the most difficult lock to pick? Ans
One from a bald head.
Illustrated Primal Acrostic.
Evening star., 1909-08-21

I, mamma. just see
what | found in
my slipper this
morning when /
got out of bedp'
cried little Nellie
Long. rushing into
her mothers room.
And she held up a
great. fat candy
pear. beautifully
tinted. Isn't 1t
lovely. mamma !"
Evening star., 1909-08-21

expedition and taken to their principal chleI'
Powhatan. The Indians met in council and nc
cided Smith should be put to death. lust as
savage raised his club to kill the captain whose
head had been placed rock, the chieI 1.
daughter Pocahontas rushed in, threw her arms
sro,,nd smiths neck and saved his life. so the
story goes. ..,os
II il said that Pocahontas saved the settlers
,i,as sayaral timas afterward by warning them of
the attacks which the Indians planned
Evening star., 1909-08-21

pI3ERT was not a
boy. Neither was
Robert A man.
Robert was a cat.
He was not an
ordinary feline,
but a very high
toned, well born
one. He was as
slick as a diet of
raw eggs. rich
sweet milk and
dainty bits of fish
t,,rIt
Evening star., 1909-08-21

her papa, also smiling. Guess you have
a-a-well rabbit.
Nellie screamed with laughter. rab-
bit. What a funny idea. No. 1t was
something to eat. if she cared to eat II.
Guess again. SO papa guessed again,
this time saying he though she might
have a new riding pony in her left hand
Evening star., 1909-08-21

are there. mamma" asked Nellie, with
some surprise occasioned by her mother $
Il thought they were all girl
and women fairies
NO. | think there are fairies Of both
sexes. dearie," explained mamma. of
course. as | never yet saw fairy. nor
have | ever talked with one, | cannot
Evening star., 1909-08-21
Wealth of the United States.

In 1850 the wealth of the United States
was S1,00001.GO speaking in round
numbers; in 1860. SI6 600 n0e. .000; in 1870.
Sn.0c0coo.GGa; in 1880. $4,000, 000, 600: In
1000 SsS. go Doo0.n0, and in 1904, S1o7.-
tsslrt4tAn
Evening star., 1909-08-21

Four little boys kept rowing
along
They were on the Tombigbee),
But one fell over and swan
ashore,
Then there were only three.
Three little boys still bravely
rowed,
The boat was trim and new,
But one got seasick and went
home,
Then there were only two,
Two little boys in the boat re
manned
Till the setting OF the sun,
Then one to supper hurried home,
And then there was but one.
Evening star., 1909-08-21
How Nita Was Punished

ANNA. please tell me a good
night story" So begged little
Oracle Adams of her mother.
The clock had struck eight
and it was the hour for Oracle
Evening star., 1909-08-21
PUZZLES,

Letter Enigma.
NV FIRST is in ripe. but not in peach:
Nv second is In high but not in reach.
NV third is in vinegar, hut not in sori;
Nv fourth Is in time. but not IN souf,
Mr fifth IS in ray, but not In sun:
Nv sixth Is in single, but not In one;
Nv whole spells the streams that through all
countries flow.
And if you will solve their name you will
know.
Hidden Proverb Puzzle.
\ well known proyerh is hidden in the follow
IN. sentences, each sentence containing but one
Evening star., 1909-08-21

Answers to Last Weeks Puzzles.
ziSzae puzzlc-yerdi. Cross words: ID Van.
- Net. q, Tar. "a Odd. t5l Ink.
Letter enigma KITE flying.
Primal acrostic- Pianist Cross words: Il, Pipe.
-, Idle. ~ Army. "a Neat. %, Itch ,6,
Sand. Ia Tune
Evening star., 1909-08-21

word Of the proverb. II tne words rightly
guessed and written together they will form the
proverb:
The way of the transcrcssor is hard.
4 guilty man usually betrays himself.
One with a good conscience is charitable To
others
Look after the needs of the future rather than
II tho present.
There is no man living who do without
friends.
the accused
Curtailings.
,,1 ClITtan To be gay and leave part Of win
dn1 tat T'rjnly curt all Il fourth Of the year and
leave an ocean t3t 1urtail a small portion Of a
state and leave robiemau's title.
Beheadings.
u, Behead s. color and leave deficiency in
The daily Alaskan., 1909-06-30

Call Bells and Best Service at White Pass Hotel, WhitehcrSe, Y. T.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-06-30
THE NAMEIESS DEAD.

We only know they fought and died, and OCT their graves the wind has sighed, for many a long, slow footed year; and winters snow has drifted here; and in tn dawning warmth of spring the joyous birds came here to sing; We only know that rest is sweet to weary hearts and toiling feet, and they who sleep beneath the sod gave all they had to give to God. And in the radiance of the Throne, their names are known- their names are known! We know not from what homes they came; we can but guess their dreams of fame; but lamps for them did vainiy ourn' and mothers waited their return, and listened, at some cottage door, Tor steps that sounded never more; ana loving eyes grew dim with tears
The daily Alaskan., 1909-06-30

and take no other.