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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-24
BIRD ORPHAN STORY.

Once there were two families of
birds that made their nest in an old
honeysuckle vine, which spread ali
around the veranda Of an old colonial
dwelling. and these birds were at
great enmity with each other. One
was thrush. who kept on arguing
that their family was Of so much high
or Importance than that Of any other
bird: and then the wren claimed that
they were the only birds that were
loved by man. and that the thrush
family did not have the right TO build
there in that vine.
Then. again. the thrush would COM
rcnce by saying: Your nest isn't
built half so nice as ours Inst look
Row careful we have been and how
straight and smooth our grasses are.
rhcn the wren would answer: THAT
matters not. Our nest is nice. too. and
then we train our young birds so that
they have the best Of manners when
they go out into the world"
They continued to fuss and argue
Gntil one day the large cnt came and
caught the mother wren and killed
and ate her. Tho thrush heard tho
ritiful calls for food and mother Of
the young wren. and forgot all other
arguments. forgot NIL other fuses. for
rot the past and nonrishcd and raised
the young wrons. This is Iikened unto
our club. We have gone over to
france and have rntt.-
md are trying to raise him like n
mother. Members, send on your MONEY.
Can't you hear him calling TO you? /
]. ALBERT DOYLE.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-24
4 Picture.
YOUR EDITOR,

\ few weeks ago received lovely
ricinTe from my cousin. who is with
the United States army in France,
slowing beautiful French village and
the ruins OF old castle in which
! ing Herod once spent the night. He
"so marked the French home in which
IL had STAYED when i'll with the .liu''
and where he had been nursed back 10
health and strength.
!iut it's not this sure enough pic
tuTe | want you to see, hut mental
as described by him TO us. II was the
home OF peasant-a poor widow with
one daughter, the father having been
Killed in battle.
courage and faith that never tagged. y
kettle simmered on the hearth where
the white-capped woman made broth
for his nourishmcnt. But now came
The serious time. They could not UNI
derstand each other one day he
seized tiny scrap OF paper and shook
II violently in the face of the Devil
dered widow and motioned his finger
rs IL writing, until she finally under
stood. but somehow the daughter was
quicker witted and solved il. a great
measure the problem of communica-
ton. for she brought n French diction-
AIRY with the English translation. He
held onto this with almost :, death grip
and slept with IL under his pillow. We
have no right, however. TO believe that
his conversations from now on with
the dark-eycd girl was confined TO sta
tionery and broth.
The widow and daughter toiled hard
most o. each day weaving rag rugs.
which brought them in scant earnings.
The little back yard was converted into
garden, where few vegetables grew
and which furnished the substance for
his broth. There was always time.
though, to administer TO the sick and
wounded soldiers who filled the little
town from time 10 time and furnished
balm for many Il sick and homesick
soul.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-24
A FRENCH WAR ORPHAN.

a little girl and her mother lived
with Their old grandparents. The lit
tie girls father had been killed I'm
the war. one day the Germans came
in the town in which the little girl
lived. They tore down all the beau
tiful buildings and fine houses. They
hurncd all the houses that they didn't
tear down The Germans burned the
house in which the little girl lived.
50 the little girl and her mother and
Old GRANDPARENTS had TO hide behind
some old buildings one day tho little
girl saw some American soldiers They
told her to come to see them and they
would give her something to eat.
Every day the little girl went 10 ace
the soldiers. One day n letter came to
one OF The soldiers. It was from n
little girl in America. She said she
wanted 10 adopt a war orphan. The
SolGicr wrote 10 her and told that
hc knew n sweet little girl who was
about nine or ten years old. She wrote
back To him and said she would like
to adopt her The girl in America
sent cnoungh money to keep her for Il
year. The child that was adopted was
tho same ono that had come to see tho
soldiers. MARY Il. FLOURNOY.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-24
THE I'D. c. c. WAR ORPHAN.

Over the seas in Paris. France, there
lived family of three-a mother.
father and n little son. Claude Belot.
His father was soon called to the war,
and left little Claude and his mother
very poor. rs the family was always
poor. There was no one to care for
them. Very soon they got word that
cruel German. and he soon died from,
wounds His wife and son were left
very sorry by his death Very soon
they had no food. and they began to
starvc. One day the editor Of the I'D.
.. G. got word about tho little boy.
and she decided to get the members TO
each send dime to take care of him.
Some of the members gave more than
Il dime. and now the It'd C. G. is car
ny for him. His mother sent a letter
Of thanks to the club. The club is now
very proud of the little war orphan
Composed by
KATHRINE LOUISE ROSE.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-24
HOW TO HELP LITTLE CLAUDE.

|.
Little Claude Belot
Had father who fought
Against the awful Hun
With his bayonet and gun,
But now that father is laid 10 rest
After receiving bullet in his chest.
Let us send him our dimes
Even in these hard times,
For his mother has sent us n letter
Which Will make us feel much better
When We send him our dimes
From here in America.
IF you want to help another way,
Go this very day
And buy thrift stamp.
For il viii help our soldiers,
TO do their very best
For our country and the rest
"
% not let Germany think
That we would shrink
from sending our help to France;
For when this war is DER
III be glad TO say that helped too.
Now isn't that the way with you?
Composed by DOROTHY O. POST.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-24
Written by
ETHEL VIRGINIA BAKER.
= Clinrnde.

2IN hrst is in w. but not in could.
Ny second is in y. hut not in would.
Ny third is in II, but not in look
Ny fourth is in o, but not in rat
Ny MIN is in r. but not in book
NY sixth is in p, but not in took.
Ny seventh is in III. but not in sit
Ny eighth is in a. but not in bit.
~. ninth is In y, but not in summer
Ny tenth IS in &. but not in put
NY eleventh ia in o. but not in sick
NY twelfth Is in y. but not in kick
Siy thirteenth is in T. but not in wick.
Ny fourteenth is in Il, but not in poor.
Ny fifteenth is In S, bu; rot in door
spoke. ~
MY whole is something that is going
to take place soon
Composed by
HENRY ASA STITII
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-24
Editorial and Literary Department
YOUR CONTEST.

My Dear Girls and Boys:
i have only room To say that this
is by far the most wonderful contest
we have ever had and | am so proud
OF YOU for making il. l never knew
YOU thought such precious things about
tae poor little children in Europe. who
have suffered so in this war Don't
be disappointed If your contribution is
not printed to-day. | have divided il,
in half and the rest will be published
next Sunday.
YOUR EDITOR
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-24
Puzzle Department
4 Charade.

Ny FIRST is in w. but not in work.
My second is in n. buS not in are.
.iy thNd is in x. but not in run.
.Hy fourth IS in o. but not in on.
My NTH is in r. but not il, rough
My sixth is in +. but not in pad.
MY seventh is in n. but not in hand.
NY eighth is IN A, but not in and
NY ninth is in y. bu: not in nine.
My whole is In war orphan, which ali
grades should adopt
BT iIUGu EASTON.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-24
POOR LITTLE ORPHANS.

am SO sorry for the poor little war
orphans. So many of them are hum
cry. and wish could give them some
bread and some milk and some pref
ty. warm blankets. Best of all, would
iii.c for them to learn about God and
20 read the Bible.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-24

Ny iirst IS in c. but not in cat.
My second IS in l.. but not I'm late.
Ny third is in y, but not in at.
NJ aaoeurtn Is IN l.. but not in utter.
Ny htth Is in y. but not in don't.
MMS SINH Is in Il. but not in eat.
Ny seventh Is in Il, but not in bat.
Ny eighth is in f. but not in ever.
Ny ninth is in l.. but not In late.
Ny tenth IS in Q. but not in only.
Ms e ,rnn,n Is in 7. but not in talk
rphan. 'u' wal
pIrTJT TAM
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-24
CLAUDE; Bi:i.Or.

Adopted by the I'D c. c.,
Is little Claude iiclot.
We will make him as happy as can b,
While we make the Germans hot.
We will send in our money,
And Claude viii be rich
Ard the Germans will feel funny
When we kick them in the ditch.
tOriginai)
Fly ANNIE DEANE LEWIS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-24

MY hrst Is in G. but not in can.
MY second is in l.. bat not in loud
Ny third is in l.. bot not in unite.
MY fourth is in y. but not in do.
My hfth is in f.. but not in either.
MY sixth is in IL. but not in but.
Ny seventh il in T., but not in eat.
ny eighth is in l.. but not in lot.
MY ninth is il -. but not in one.
NE tenth IL in Il, but not in too.
My whole is in orr Irrnncj, ,var or
han ''' '''' ~
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17
A JUST AND LASTING PEACE.

The essential principles that must
anderiIe peace Is ststed b President
Wilson. should be CONSTANTLY kept in
mind They show the greatness and
znseldishness and justice Of Ameri-
as var aims. Briefly they are.
ID The final settlement Of this
var must be based upon essential
justice and each particular case so
adjusted as viii most likely bring =
permanent peace.
f21 People and Provences are not
10 be barfered about as Il they we're
mere chaffles and pawns II a game.
60 Every territariai settlement
musr - made in the interest Of and
for tn benefit Of the populations con-
rerned and not b way d compro-
missing claims OF rival staes
ID Naional aspirations must Dc
accorded all tie satisfaction possible,
without introducing neB /. Der
eetuafing old elements q diseord
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17

the uesr OF honor, Mrs. Long, and
Mesdaznes Lambourn. Middaugh.
Ravens. Riser, Clark. Larsen. Ander-
son. Taylor. Morgan, Pomeroy, Bag
all. Gordon, Ginter, Boyd-Smith.
Marsh, Douglas. Tingey. Mccoy. Wat
san. Linsley. Hoag Bowdle. White
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17

u the delicious refreshments served
Cards we're enjoyed ~ the guests
during the afternoon MS Clark
vas presented with the high score
prize and Mrs. BagNilI the co1sola-
ton. Mrs. Middaugh drawing the
free-for-an, the personnel including
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17
Happenings In
Society Circles

Mrs. John Emer Long was the
guest Of honor a. q beautifully ar
ranged E Patrick party q the home
Of Mrs. Leak a NcGm On Saturday
afternoon. when her attractive home
-zs appropriately decorated in keep
ing with the memory d the patron
saint, and dainty suggestions Ct TIE
green xsre also IN .evianee through
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17

Nj and Mrs August Rlspe are en-.
t~ertaining with a family dinner pars
en- honor OF Mrs. Marte and Ms
Durrer a their home today. Abou, :
dozen guests vi be present
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17

lev. Dickinson and Miss Hosg
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Chandler en-
t~ertained dinner guests on Monday
hight.
Mr.. r. J Cupid vas the hostess Of
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17
rERss OF SUBSCRIPTION

Entered as ssoond-class natter No
rember IS. 1893. At TIE postoniee 81
East Ely. Nevada. under ne at o.
Congress OF March 3. ISIS
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17

s. Bartholomew Guild at its meet
ne on Wednesday afternoon.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17

Mrs. Park Lambourn ana little
daughter Of McGIl have returned
from an extended visit in TIE east
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17

Mrs Prouse Goumond VII enter
tain the Thursday Bridge Club ar IFS
next meeting.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17

An afternoon Hff1 Hrs ". h
Bishop viii b. an enjoyable occasion
a. the week for Tie Thursday SEWING
Continued on pase fEei
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17

Ut and Ms Henry krumb ars a.
pected 70 arrive in Easf Ely early Ii
the week to Be guests Of M and gn
George Whitley sd Mr T J. Dud
dleson
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-17

Hrs. Gus House "a numbered
among The hostesses OF the week. a
half dozen guests enjoying her hos
pltality a. . prettily appointed lunch
con on Tuesday
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1918-02-02
SWIMMING HOLDING ITS OWN
Some Clubs and Colleges Not Giving
Attention to Water Sports
on Account Of War.

Although most of the organizations
Interested in water sports have en-
deavored to enlarge the scope of their
activities on account of the war, some
clubs, colleges and Y. Nj. c. A.
branches are taking the opposite
course and Withdrawing from aquatics
altogether, probably not realizing what
their support means, says writer in
the Milwaukee Sentinel.
They should bear In mind that SWIM
ming Is not solely sport, but an es-
sentlal item in the physical education
Of every man and woman, fitting as 1t
does for self-protection and life saving
so that there Is more reason than ever
To encourage its practice at these
times, particularly with competition,
which undoubtedly serves as the great
est of incentives.
The claim has been raised that rae
Ing Is OF no practical advantage, be-
cause 1t only attracts experienced
swimmers, fully developed. But this
is great mistake. The right kind of
competition will draw into action the
very people most in need OF improve
ment-thOse having mastered the prin-
ciples, yet not sufficiently advanced to
care for themselves or others In case
Of danger.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1918-02-02
BASE BALL, AND LINE SPORTS
OUR LEADING CLUBS
Moulders of Public Opinion and
Assembling Places for Cit-
zens in This City.

Following are the locations OF the
leading self.sustaining clubs Of Chi
csgo:
Apollo Club. 202 8. Michigan ave.
Bohemia Club-3659 Douglas boule-
ward.
Builders. 412.41s Chamber Of Con
merce building
Calumet. Michigan ave. and Goth o.
Caxton, Tenth floor, Fine Arts blds.
Chicago Athletic Association, II Q.
Michigan ave
Chicago Architectural, Art Insti.
tute.
Chicago Automobile. SCI Plymouth
court.
Chicago Club. Michigan ave. ana
Van Buren, street.
Chicago Motor Club, 1850 South
Michigan avenue
Chicago Cycling. 1915. 81 mast van
Buren, street.
Chicago Yacht, foot of Monroe It
City Club. 315 Plymouth court
Clih Dwellers. z16 s. Michigan ave.
Colonial Club Of Chicago, lllS
Grand boulevard.
Columbia Yacht. foot Of Randolph
street
blks-l7l West Washington street.
Englewood. 1929 Harvard svenua
Edgewater Country, 6eSs Winthrop
avenue.
Farragut Yacht Club, foot Of 3Sd n
Germania Maennerchor. 10s osrms.
MIA place.
Hamilton. 20 s. Dearborn st
Illinois Athletic. liz 8. Michigan
avenue.
Irish Fellowship Club, La Sale He
tel
Iroquois, 81 N. La Sale st
Illinois. 113 8. Ashland boulevard.
Jefferson. Dearborn ave. and Maple
street.
kenwood. Lake ave. and 47th It,
kenwood Country. Drexel boule
ward and 4Sth street.
Midday. First National Bank bldg,
nth floor.
Oaks, Lake st. and Waller ave.
Press Club of Chicago, City Hall
Square Building.
Quadrangle, Lexington avenue and
bSth street.
Rotary. 3S South Dearborn ct.
Saddle and Cycle. Sheridan Roa1
and Foster avenue.
South Shore Country. lake shors
and 9th street
southern, 26 N. Dearborn street
speedway Park Club, l40 8. Dear
born street.
Standard. Michigan ave. and sIts
street
Swedish Club Of Chicago, 1888 La
Sale avenue.
Twentieth Century. .24e Michiss,
avenue
Union League. Jackson boulevard
and Federal street.
University. Michigan avenue and
Monroe street.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1918-02-02
MAKING SPEED IN BASEBALL
It Takes Snappy Runner to Negotiate
Distance Between First and Sec.
ond Ahead Of Ball.

Making first base, though more dra-
matte to watch, Is an unevcntiul eXpe-
dition compared with the trip TO sec
Ond. 1t takes fast man to negotiate
the journey In 1916 seconds.
No thrown ball goes over 300 feet,
and If batted ball travels beyond the
safe limits of single throw 1t must
be relayed by the fielders. While you
are watching the Outiicder scamper
after the ball the relay line Is being
swiftly formed in the infield.
There could be- no such quick and &C.
curate fielding OF deep outlicld hits II
the Outfielder taking the ball did not
know that behind him was ranged his
line of relays ready to take the ball the
instant he could turn and throw it.
To make a double play In the infield
the shortstop, 70" example, must field Il
ball that has been batted about l35
feet. lie passes the ball from 10 to %
feet to the second baseman, who must
then throw It 30 feet to first.
All this while the batter Is running
90 feet, a trick hat, as we have seen,
1t takes snar " runner to turn In
800 seconds. is close call and n
case Of utilizing fraction of II second,
but with sharp ieldlng the margin is
all on the side Of the fieldcrs. The dou-
BILE play Is the menace ever threaten
Ing the runner on first.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1918-02-02
BRITISH KNOW RACING VALUE
Decision to Lengthen Racing Season
in 1918 Shows Importance Placed
on Better Breeding.

England's decision to lcngthen the
1913 racing season. the dates OF which
have just been announced. shows
what Importance English authorities
lay upon the Improvement of the breed
of horses In war times.
Horses are essential even in this
great conflict of machines and il is
through racing that the breeding In
dustry thrlvcS and Is kept alive. T.
the war continues through 1919 an
even longer season than that sane
toned for next year will undoubtedly
be IN order.
The English government did not cur
tail thoroughbred racing In order to
conserve grain supplies alone, ms many
turfmen In this country are under the
impression. II was realized that the
horses would have to eat under any
circumstances and the only way to
save fodder In appreclablo quantities
would be To cut the threats of the
thoroughbreds, something no govern
mcnt Is going to advise under war con.
ditlons.
Limitations We're put on racing rath.
or because of the need of all transit
facilities for war business. The gov
eminent needed It's rolling stock for
the purpose of transporting troops, mu-
nitions and the like. At the trans
portatlon problem becomes less acute
the indications are the racing sea.
sons will correspOndingly be In
creased.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1918-02-02
WHY GOLF GAME IS POPULAR
One Sport Where Individual Is Su.
preme and Mistakes Of Opponent
Do Not Assist.

Golf Is the one game where the III
dlvldual Is supreme. No matter how
poorly one man plays, the other can
not win unless he himself plays better.
The mistakes OF one player do not
themselves rid the other unless he
avoids making the same or other err
rOrs.
The tennis player scores when the
other player drives out of bounds or
into the net. The football team tai
lies when the punt Is dropped or the
ball is fumbled. A dropped fly ends
many baseball game when victory
scems sure for the other side. And so
on in every sport but one, and that
Is golf.
II the one golfer drives out Of
bounds or tops his drive or shoots into
trap the other man benefits not at all
unless he plays better golf.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1918-02-02
ROWING OUTLOOK
IS QUITE GOOD
Will Occupy Position Of Impor.
tance in Athletics.
CORRECT FORM OF EXERCISE
Both Indoor and Open Water Training
for oarsnen Of Various Eastern
coiirges-Regattas Under
Certain Conditions.

r3y G. HALsTED MApEs, Chairman
Board OF Stewards, intercollegiate Row.
ing Association.)
definitely the outlook for competitive
rowing during the coming season, I
feel confident that the sport will oc.
cupy position of importance In the
athletic activities of the Eastern col
leges In 1918. As q means of physical
development and recreation. rowing
has always held deserved promi-
hence In the athletic life of the UNDER
graduate. There is moreover. under
the present conditions. an additional
and pressing need for continuation of
the upbuilding Of the collegian both
from bodily and mental standpoint.
! know Of no better form of exercise
to help to achieve this than rowing
with its demand for a perfect co.ordl.
nation of mind and body I'm the indi-
vdual oarsmnn and the crew as u
whole.
To Continue Rowing.
That this Is thoroughly realized by
those In charge of athletics at the va
rlous colleges, which have sent crews
TO both Poughkeepsie and New London
In recent years, Is shown by the plans
10 continue rowing, even though In Il
modified form, during the coming sea-
son. There will be both indoor and
open water training for the oarsmen
mt Columbia, Cornell, Pennsylvania
Yale. Harvard and Syracuse. Inter
class and college rcgattns will be held
and under certain conditions there Is II
possibility of some intcrvarslty compc-
titlon, although not upon ms important
scale rs that which marks college
rowing In normal times.
Interest In Sport.
Fall practice was held Mt majority
Of the institutions which have support.
cd crews in the past and reports from
all these centers indicate that the stu.
dents evinccd marked interest In the
sport, when the number of unusual nc
tivitics. which are now a part of resll.
lar college work are taken into con.
Sideratlon. That this same interest
and enthusiasm will continue through.
out the winter and increase with the
coming of spring appears quite certain.
Rowing Will be supported so long rs 1t
does not interfere with the more i'm
portant duties of the undergraduate In
his relation to his college and the
country ut large, and those In charge
Of the sport can be count1d upon to
see the danger line Is not overstcpped.