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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-29
ELIZABETH MAsox,s oArrons.
Was it for Love or DUTY.


Eliza beth was Eonei Only moment
ago she was a captive in the tin coffin.
| Hugh knew that there was nothing
else for him TO do but search for her.
SO he searched. but in vain.
| One day. after having given up his
search he went down to the river to
enjoy the beautiful scenery. Taking
| his spy-glass. ne saw "A little log cabin
on an island. 1t was very picturesque.
so he thought he would visit It's In
| habitants. After hiring boat he went
! slowly towards the cabin.
| One of our mysterious friends had
! seen Hugh when he started out, and
J be knew what would happen il he
! knew that Elizabeth was there, SO lie
called up the inhabitants. who. by now
you can guess is none other than Eliza
| beth's captors. and told them to pre-
pare a trap for an unwelcome visitor,
| and to put men on guard around the
| house.
| AS soon this message was re-
! ceired the orders were Issued. They
were supposed to be secretly carried
out, but Elizabeth heard II. Yes, she
| was 4 captive in this cabin. Now, let
US see how she came here.
| When her ca ptors heard the shot, as
you have read in the previous chapter,
| all OF them, all but one; he took her
| from the coffin and they went to the
river where the others awaited him.
| One OF his superiors demanded an ex-
PLANTATION at once. He hesitated lit
| tie and said: II thought that you for
got that they would find her. and she
! would tell them our plans. and the
! police would be after us all the time"
| After this satisfactory statement had
been made they took n boat and went
out to this lonely island.
| All this time Elizabeth had been un-
] - Oh
a handsome young man beside her bed.
! This was tho one who had saved her
At first she was frightened. but he
told her il was OF no use. She recos-
nized his voice and face but could not
place him. She asked him his name,
and he said Bob Randolph" who
can he be-" she asked herself and could
not sleep for thinking of who he was.
fContinued.)
EVELYN d. CUMMINS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-29
CHINA.
N d. CUMMINs.

On the other side of this great round
world is country called China. When
it is dark here and We are going TO
sleep the sun is just waking up the
children in China. When IL is light
here II is dark there.
Chinese children look like little men
and women. for they dress like their
fathers md mothers. The boys and
girls dress nearly Mike. They wear
odd-looking shoes with thick white
soles.
Girls in China do not go to school,
they help their mothers keep house.
They tend the babies; they sew and
help with the cooking.
The schools in China are only for
boys. The boys make great deal OF
thinks tho boys arc idle II thoy do
not study their lessons out loud. So
each boy shouts as loud as he can.
When the boy has learned his lesson
he goes up and gives his book to the
teacher. Then he turns his back TO
her and shouts out the whole lesson
TO show that he knows II.
They also learn how to write, but
they have no pens or pencils. They
write with small brushes dipped in ink.
Each boy makes his own ink. then
HIS MS pTuSn aiu pcEinS HI ING Top,
right-hand corner OF the paper. He
writes toward the BUTTON of the sheet.
He puts one word under another in
stead OF beside it MS you do. Then he
begins a now line at the top and writes
to The bottom again.
In China many girls and women have
very small feet. When they are babies
their feet arc bound up tightly. They
sometimes wear iron shoes. Then their
feet never grow, hut are SO small that
they can hardly walk.
The Chinese are so fond OF lanterns
that every year they have Feast
OF Lanterns" On that day and night
lanterns are to he seen everywhere
Bridges and houses and trees are COW
cred with lighted lanterns.
A Chinese dinner begins in tho
wrong way. They have fruits and
nuts first After this comes rice. Thoy
eat more rice than anything else. Then
they drink tea without either milk or
sugar. They use neither forks nor
knives. They eat with small chop
sticks.
PATTIE ELIZABETH MATTHEW'S.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-29
DICK nAwsoN's PURSUIT.

On Mr.. Carriers couch was an old
Indian who took fancy to Dick.
About two days after Nell Carter had
been kidnapped Dick. the Indian, and
two or Dicks friends were riding in
the woods where Nell had disappeared.
He saw some dents in the ground
! Dick said to the Indian. who was nam
ed Full Moon: They loole like human
prints. Let's follow them. Full Moon
silently got on his horse and began
suddenly at a large tree. Dick and his
friends looked puzzled. Full Moon
smiled. I'VE have struck NeIrs TRAIL"
was all that Full Moon said. Full Moon
began pressing different parts of the
tree. Full Moon pressed Il part and
much surprised. Full Moon pulled the
door back in place. Come" he said
getting in his saddle. Dick followed
Full Moon. When they got to the
ranch Full Moon said: BE here 10
o'clock. bring Ave mems" Full Moon
lage he put Major. his horse. up and
started to the village. When he got
TO the village he saw a card sticking
on post. 1t read: $1,000 reward~for
Information leading to the KIDNAPPING
OF Nell Carter. BILL CARTER"
Next morning Dick went with hve
OF his friends to Mr. Carriers ranch.
Full Moon had his horse ready. See
that your guns good" said Full Moon.
Dick saw that his gun was clean.
They then started off. Full Moon
went to the tree that they had been
the day before. Full Moon pressed
the spot and the door opened. Full
Moon struck match and looked
around. Hanging on a nail was Ian
tern. Full Moon lit the lantern and
said. Follow" Dick followed at his
heels BE quiet" said the Indian.
They soon came to door. Full Moon
opened the door 4 little at time. The
sight that Dick saw was Nell Carter
lying on An expensive lounge. Tho
room was furnished with expensive
furniture. young man with red
mask was bending over Nell
You will either go with me to New
York, or I will lock you in this room
and you will never get out. Will you
go?" asked the boy with the rod mask
Nell drew back nor hand and slapped
him in the face.
You. fool, you will take kiss for
| that"
As the Red Mask started forward
Dick leaped forward. Tie caught the
Red Mask around the neck The Red
Mask sauirmed from Dicks hands Tie
caught Nell in his arms and ran to a
| door. He was in before Dick could
recover from his surprise. He made a
dive for the door and threw IT. open.
The room was empty. Who is the Red
Mask? THEO KELLEY.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-29
WA L..

OH, war. oh. war. oh. wicked war.
Why do you take our brothers away
And make them stay?
Our fathers, so old and gray?
Our brothers. SO young and gay?
And you will take them away
Their guns are heavy and loaded with
shot.
And the battle lie raging and hot;
Our mothers, at home. SO old and sad
And you, SO bold and mad.
Why do you take them away?
AS Red Cross nurses our sisters go,
All standing i'll sorrowfui row.
While their fathers and brothers are
brought back
All wounded. sick and sore.
ON, why do you not stand hack,
You wicked war?
Some come back. their homes to see;
But others run away and flee.
Their loved ones never TO see.
Who will sympathize with me?
RUBY DILLAED.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-29
Editorial and Literary Department
CONTEST CLOSES THIS wr,;K

CONtEsT CLOSES THIS WEEK.
My Dear Girls and Boys:
The las, day o. the Flag Contest is
tp-morrow. April 80. cont believe
many members have understood how
close the time vas. but am hoping
that all the contributions will get in in
time. Don't trs anything difficult. Just
write what you think about your coun-
try's haS--"ha, II means to you, and
that viii be beautiful story.
an, so sorry tina, some OF the mem
hers are impatient for their badges
and prizes. The editor is very busy
person. and there have been q, least
800 applications for membership re-
Gently. I viii send these out as soon
as possible. The new prizes have Just
come, and J will send their out as soon
as l can. Patience" would be A good
motto FOR some of the members. When
rour pictures and stori.s are printed
| should think that you would .eeJ a
little like member. whether YOUR
badge had come or not Think about
these things. children. before YOU sit
down to write cross letter to tho
page SOER EDITOR.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-29
IDA's VISIT TO FAInyLAND.

Once upon time there was little
girl named Ida. She was sitting in
the swing thinking OF what she could
DO. just then over her head she saw
very nea, little fairy. She told her
to follow her. so Ida followed her and
they came TO a little door. Both went
in. and Ida wanted 10 sec tho Queen,
s" tho fairy took her 10 the Queen
The Queen ordered her servants 10
carry her aronnd in tho castle So
they took her. They took her in the
sptnnins-rocn and showed her how to
spin. Then they took her In the room
OF gold. and then took her in many
other places. Then they took her back
20 the Queen. Then they took her
home. Ida told her mother Of her
adventure, and she was very glad
Composed by.
BEJLAII SCIkAF
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-29
MARGARET BROWN.

Margaret was in Eroat trouble. They
were going TO have play at the coll
leEe. She was to he 30 Peer. She
was walking slowly across the campu.
when sh. met her friend Mary Prince.
What is the natter" inquired Mary:
you look very sad" at have nothing
to wear in the play" said Margaret.
ooh, come with me-" said Mary, "I
have to go to Mrs. Pages. am sure
she will have something for you to
put on tonight" The girls ran NOR
rily across the campus and in about
fifteen minutes reached Mrs. Pages.
She had great deal to help Mar
Earet about. for she had not thing
to dress In. She went into the attic
and found an old dress with large
flowers. She took a little velvet and
mado bodice Of it. She then gave
her a large garden hat and then Mar
garet looked exactly like BoPeep.
The play WAS a great success, and
Margaret did her part worry well. IT
am going to be in all tho plays" said
Margaret, "for had such a fine time"
(OriginaD.
J.I2ARETH LEWIS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-29
An INCIDENT OF mY CHILDHOOD
PART II.

PART III.
We started UP the hill as hard as
we could run. Soon We began to get
tired. but We dared not stop because
We did not know how fast those things
could travel.
We reached aunty'e and ran up on
the high porch. Aunty had soon us In
such a hurry. and had come out to see
what was tho matter.
"A rattlesnako" ] cried. "a rat
tlesnake followed us to your very
door" She caught us In her arms. and
wo told her the whole story.
She could not hide the twitching OF
her lips. and then she laughed out. ]
looked very hurt and surprised. Why
should she Tough when we had run
from rattissnake? Seeing our hurt
look, she caressed US again and
stopped laughing. When we demanded
an explanation, she answered: 'Darl-
insH. that was only frog thanking
God for last nights rainr'
"a true story)
i, 49, KATHHRYN POOLE.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-29
4 TRUE STORY OF A LOST CHILD

once upon a time three little boys
were at school and the teacher sent
them after some little logs OF wood
the smallest boy was about six years
old: his brother was about fourteen
and another boy was with them The
larger boys hid from the little lad and,
forgetting about him, went back to
schoo! When they got there the teach
er asked where the Younger boy was.
Then the school neighborhood and
his parents started searching for the
little boy, but they could not find him
IL was Il very cold. bleak night. His
parents offered "A reward Of $500 TO
any ono who would find him, dead or
alive.
In about 4 year afterwards he was
found dead. and was buried in his
mothers yard. y few months after
his burial his mother died
IDA e WILLIAMS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-29
DOTS ADVENTURE.

As Dot was walking alons the cliff
one night, she heard strange cry. At
first she paid no attention to II, think
ing it was only the wind and rain.
Presently she heard it again, Help.
Help"
"A ship has run on the rocks" she
said TO herself. What shall do?"
There was no house nearer than two
miles. and the ship could be knocked
to pieces while one WAS going there.
unless he walked or ran very fast. Dot
ran toward the house as fast as she
could, and when she got there she said !:
"a ship. A ship. The rock" and then
she tainted from exhaustion. The
waichman's wife put her to bed, and
in few moments she recovered con-
sciousness, and then she went TO sleep.
In the meantime tho watchman and
other men had reached the beach near
the rock and rescued the people.
When Dot awoltc her mother and
father were standing near her. They
told her that they had been on the ship
that was wrecked. and that she had
saved their lives. Dot was very happy
because her mother and father had
come back, and happier because she
had saved them.
BY Ruby FOSTER.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-29
A RAINY DAY.

II was raining very hard one morn
ing when little Grace got up. This
was her first year at school. and her
teacher had offered n medal for the
scholar coming the most days. Little
Grace. as she was called at school, was
very much disappointed when she
found It raining.
"T know mother won't let me go to
school this morning" said Grace. be
cause she is afraid 7 will tako cold"
What are YOU. afraid OF doing,
dcar?" asked her mother. coming in
the room just as Grace finished spenl,-
ing. Afraid 7 would catch cold going
to school" YES, you are right. 7
would not think OF your going to
school such day as this" But why.
mother" asked Grace. II will not get
the medal. and want It so bad"
Never mind the medal. dear. Go get
your little broom and help mother
sweep" "All right, I guess I would
rather help You anyhow"
The next day when Grace got to
school tho teacher said: TT was SO
rainy we did not have any school yes
terday." SO Grace had another chance
for tho medal. RUTH NEALE.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-29
TO A LION.

Oh, lion so good and kind
Do not devour mine
My children are behind my back
Pray do not pu, them In your sack
Oh. lion. so large and strong,
Do listen 10 my song.
And do not harm or alarm.
OH. lion, noise ! hear,
And how ] fear.
Come, children. let VS. ny.
But. oh. how l did sigh.
For It was a huntsman
With gun and his son.
Oh, lion, good by.
No more your hateful self
viii eat from my shelf.
Oh, lion. you are gone.
From you we get no scorn.
You are dead and gone:
Cold. stiff and lifelcss
Composed by RUTH DILLARD.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-29
THE RICH GIRL.

Once there was a very rich girl
whose name was Rose Wexford. Rose
had everything she wanted. but was
nil the time wanting more.
One day she saw poor girl. She
asked her name, and the girl said 1t
was Mary. Rose asked Mary where
she lived. Mary said she had no home,
and was very hungry. Rose took
Mary to nor home and divided her toys
with her.
Roso never wanted Anything after
that. They lived happy ever after.
LOUISE wEISIGER.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-29
JOAN OF ARC,

On the sunny Mills Of France livcd a
little girl whose name was JOAN OF
Arc, She was kind to every one. Joan
would help her mother by knitting and
other things. She always helped her
rather by mtnding the sheep. She loved
God and had the power of Him.
tTo BE Continued)
MAY PLANETARY.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-29
THE wrE,>'s PRIZE WINNERS.

George w. Warren, Jr.. OF West
hampton, City.
Minta Clements. of 1913 Mosby Street.
City
Rhett Shield, of South First Street.
City.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-29
THE BUTTERFLY.

In the blue sky.
What do You think 1 saw fly by?
\ beautiful butterfly
With wings of gold.
But the first thing I saw he was In 9
water bowl.
And washed off his wings of gold.
GEORGE W. WARREN, JR,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-29
4 CIARADE.

My first is in rat but not in cat
My second is in bit but not i'm bat.
My third is In care but not in bear
MY fourth is In hat but not In eat
NJ NTH Ia In mat but not In gnat.
My sixth is in SOW but not in sew
My seventh Is In knack but not ir
ack.
My eighth is in done but not in son
GEORGIA E. SHERRY.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-29
Puzzle Department
A CHAnADE.

My hrst Is in IN but not In must.
My second Is In a. but not In art.
MY third ts in but not In run.
My fourth Is in s but not In sravoy.
My NTH Is In but not In and.
Ny sixth 10 In r but not In rat.
My seventh is in but not in end.
My eighth la in t but not in tall.
My whole In tho name OF q girl.
by VIRGINIA A. ROBINS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-29
JUMBLED NAMES OF GIRLS.

?. IS. lG. I. 4. 81. II.
S. IL. 90. 5. l.. t2. s.
%, .. Is. I. 9. II. 0. 1.
Z, IL, 1. 4. 20, 10.
90. s. ), 10. IS. I.
MINTA CLEMENTS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-29

Dear Editor -
YOU VIII send
dom Cf Gold
acr sunday.
M CioSe 20 III
TO EHe ms Npi
drenS delight.
will close, With
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-29

Am sending a drawing 20
some more OF tho King.
soon II this Ecef in ,he
expect IN he IN Hone we'll.
chmcni. vii. then come
'dsrful editor ~ the chill
As ] must not ~ selfish, I
much love for YOU.
LYDIA OLIVER.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-29
write Nc About II.
I Know It's Inyrly,

] X row TS IHvr1y.
Ny Dear E.ditor-I
story sunday and sor
IL hiss been so long +
IN 'hs PAPER ain
tho contest You th'
Try NOW tive trees "
So many flowers ar
pcrfeot- Please exCu,
J haven't time To "
end best wishes,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-29
PILLS C. GARY

Lester Manor, Va.
No. Indeed.
Dear Ediior,-T am sending IN a drawing
which hone VIII escape Afr Waste basket.
reckon lou think am very poor mem-
her for not sending somethins in more
often. 4 n Did member,
DI,EEEIEY
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-29

BEULAII SCHAAF.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-29

Doesn't thir beau,if,i,
feel good? Yesterday
Il n beautiful day. Our
ne Esvo been writing
'ridsy. ! Will closc for
ELLA ROBINS.
The Newark journal., 1917-12-13
OUR BOYS ARE MARCHING

Our boys have gone to Europe to fight for liberty, The noblest band of heroes the world will Old Glory above them the emblem of the free, Our boys marching on
 CHORUS Our people behind them with money, prayers and song To help them fight the battle that will surely right the wrong The allied forces tell us the time will not be long, Our boys marching
 CHORUS Our Liberty Loan singing right in the Kaisers The very kind of music he does not want to hear, Denouncng all his minons and cries We do not fear Our boys marching
 CHORUS So the path of duty that leads them OCT the top Our dear beloved Sammies will be there with the shot To kill out Kaiserism and destroy the wicked plot, Our boys marching
 CHORUS Our rattleslake is singing and eagles in the sky We'll win this for freedom in the trench will die, With Uncle Sam in action we'll blow "Old Billy" high Our boys marching
 CHORUS And when the is over, the world will all be free Our god shall be exalted and the songs of liberty Shall ring in every nation we're free, Our boys marching
 CHORUS
 Air Battle Hymn of the Republic Rev. Jernigan has had the above printed small cardboard and has sold $50 worth of them at ten cents each and gave the money to the Red Cross He is well on the way toward another $50 and says he expects to put the second $50 into Liberty Bond
The Newark journal., 1917-12-13
I have a very fine surrey

have very fine surrey with shafts and tongue. It cost $125 and would cost $150 now. It has not been run but 12 times and will trade 1t for 4 year old mare at $100 value for surrey and will give diff ference if any due. Will trade for any kind of stock at equal value. See T. J. Raney.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-06-09
Personal News
Items.


Auto springs, all makes. Korbcr Co.
Pablo Salcido was fined Sl5 In the
city court today for exceeding the
speed limit with his automobile.
Mrs. f.. stephen Of Gallup ~ NJ,
was "A visitor IN Albuquerque yester-
day
DR. e. IL. Carnes. the opticiau Who
was in California the past month has
returned to the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Farley Morgan. who
spent the winter In Albuquerque. left
Thursday for their home In Noungs'
town. o.
John Milne, superintendent u the
| city schools. 10 having "A A1tDuu resi-
dence built on Park avenue Il Will
be q two-story frame and plaster
structure,
+. l.. KINNEY Of Dawson. grand
chancellor commander of the Knights
81 Pythias Of New Mexico. will visit
| Mineral lodge No. I next Monday.
Mrs. Doyle and daughter. Miss
Anna. Of Mouutainair. who arrived
in Albuquerque Thursday viii return
home tonight.
$. l.. Bean. mechanical supcrin-
tendent of the Santa Fe coast lines.
aud NJ. Weber master mechanic At
| Winslow. Ariz.i were in Albuquerque
yesterday.
\. - Grille. president Of the state
college. was a visitor In the city ye'-
college. was In the city YESTERDAY "h
business connected with the Stat"
Council Of Defense.
Joe Schneider, graduate Of the high
| school tins wear. has resumed his
work as a maohinist apprentice in the
santa Fa hops. This Is his third year
as an apprentice.
4 special meeting uf he Lew Wal
lace chapter. Daughters ~ the Amer
lean Revolution, viii be held Al .
O'Clock this afternoon at the home 81
! Mrs. j. ". Hall. 80 North First
street
Mrs. j. l.. Regensnurgcr. wife 81
the cashier and -bookkeeper az the
| Economist. left yesterday for san
Francisco. where she wil spend the
summer months with. relatives aud
friends.
Mrs j. 81 Gooch. fnrmerl. % this
CITY. now Of Los Angeles, 'dlit. VII"
was called 10 Kansas City recently by
the illness and death OF her father
Visited friends here Tor aeveral days
ON her return trip
MIR and Mrs. G y Murphy. arrived
n the city yesterday from the ~
and Will rcsid. here IN the future. M.
MURPHY b. "a commercial representa-
tive and his city viii be his dis
ltributing headquarters.
Simon stern, formerly a clothing
merchant OF this city, who was here
he past wech looking after his real
estate Interests LEFT tor los Angeles.
where hc ond family now reside. yes
tcrday
Eoy and Mrs EN bullock Whu
have been spending M" week az Ehi-
ranch hdN, returned Rev. builo' b
Twin have services at = .ular hours %
tsi Johns Episcopal church tulIurruw
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-06-09
HEALTH EXHIBIT OF
ALBUQUERQUE DRAWS
BIG CROWDS IN EAST
Striking Showing Made in New
York by Local Commercial Club
Through Efforts Of Health AID.
vertising Committee.

Through Albuquerlue's health AK
hiuit and bureau OF Information ut the
meeting OF the American Medical
Association. held at the Hotel Astur
In New York city ON June I to \. the
city's claim to s%uperiurity as "a hcnith
resort has been clearly satisfied.
The good news has een ~yecciNcd
here by Gilbert Cosulich. in a tele-
lgram from John Tombs. executive SEE
rotary OF the New Mexico Public
Health association, who has been
spending scverai weeks In the east
studying the latest angles Of the ma
tiunai anti-tuberculosis campaign.
: The exhibit was swampcd with We
itors every day, according TO Mr..
Tomb's message. Five thousand phys
icians registered. among thom seins
Dr. \. q. Shortie. and DR.. Joseph :.
Cipes. of Albuquerque.
The exhibit and bureau Of informa-
iion were insta He'd by the health a
! vcr,Ising committee 81 the Alouqucr-
| que Commercial club. ~ which com
! mittee n. 4. Macpherson IL chairman
and Dr. L. :. Peters Is secretary.