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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-26
kEens PazePubsed foE THIS Tnnes~I1pa1ch C1drens Club
The Christmas Contest

they were done In blue ink. anu Ger
tainly was sorry TO do Il, but we
can't reproduce them now. when they
are done In blue Ink.
lust under this letter you will find
two other debate articles that got
squeezed on the page last Sunday.
They are splendid. 80 be sure and
read them. will announce the win
ncr OF tho debate as soon AZ the
Judges decide II. hope You had "A
lovely Christmas and that tho New
Year holds all the happiness that
your hearts can wish.
YOUR EDITOR
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-26
CHRISTMAS.

It's on each Christmas Eve
That children are happy and gay.
For surely they believe s
Old santa will come their way. &s5sy.
And so whom it is night s-ey...;s=3t-
And so soundly they are sleeping,
In their dreams of the beautiful sishts
Al many toys they are pcepinS, ]. u
While they dream OF the Chris mas
toys 10 -lsas;s
Old Saint Nick comes with his PACK.
Fun Of things for girls and yboys{ -
Upon his kind old back,
Dismountins his sleigh with his PACK
And without the slightest sound, =;
steps TO the chimney so smutty. and
black 4Stsy.s:
And quickly travels down.
ITO empties his pack and away tin.
toes 50
And without n single fear NV
Then up the chimney again he goes,
To his team of prancinE reindeer..
When again In his sleigh he Is seated.
Each reindeer makes Il dash.I q
rs much speed is needed s.iy&., 49,
They are or like flash. Il
In the morning the children find S
Each of the toys all right. ,.s.s3
Just as Santa so old and Kind ,-,,s -
Had left them there that night
EDWARD X BERGH, AEe,-IS L.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-26
he same subject un.n the bell sum

the same subject until the bell sum
n.oned them 10 supper
Meanwhile Mrs Henderson had
gone 10 her room and had written
Mrs. Howard a letter. inviting her
and the children TO come to see them
Christmas. saying they had few
Gifts for them. She mailed the lc,-
ter after supper. and il was soon de-
l!vercd
/. was happy group Of children
that listened TO their mother. Mrs.
Howard. read the lIendcrsons' invi-
tation to them. and as soon as she
finished remarks such as. Are you
going TO acccpt?" or may We COZ
came from all parts of the room
They We're delighted when their
mother. with tears in her eyes. an
swcred. How nice il Is in Mrs Hem
derson! really call that an i'm
position: but as They expect us 20
except, l suppose ! will" Mrs. How
ward wrote 10 Mrs. Henderson the
EeNt day, accepting the invitation.
Herbert, Janet and Alvin Hcndcr-
son were always very careful with
their toys, consequently. they were
as good as new ones. The children.
for they all ready had some of the
toys. didn't need very much money
to buy new ones with. but as they
didn't have money enough To in,
everything by themselves. Mr. and
Mrs. Henderson gave them Sl5-that
Ilade the amount enough.
The time passed very slowly for
both the Henderson and tho Howard
children. But It seemed much slower
to the HcndersonS. because they were
so eager TO help the poor>lit,lc How
ard children to have "A good time.
Christmas morning was beau,i-
iul one; "A snow had just fallen. and
the sun shown brightly on the merry
groups OF coasters and sleigh riders
Nearly all of the morning was
spent in decorating. the rooms. (Mrs.
Henderson and Janet were the deco
raters) At o'clock Herbert was
ard and her children.
About $3.50 o'clock the sleigh ar
rived at the Henderson homestead.
All of them were invited into the
parlor as soon as their wraps were
taken off. The beautiful cedar tree.
decorated with various colored balls
and tlnsel, was the center OF admira-
ton, and the Victrola music swcctly
sounded from the next room. This
was tho first real Christmas tree the
little Towards had ever seen: Of
course they had seen Christmas trees
at school and in store indows. but
they couldn't be compared with this
one.
Then, upon Mr.. IIcndcrsons re-
quest, all OF them went into tho din
ing-room. where a splendid dinner
awaited them. They We're all seated,
and after asking Gods blessing on the
food. they commenced eating After
heartily enjoying the meal. they all
returned into the parlor, and there
remained the rest OF the evening.
When the evening was drawing to
an end, n Christmas carol was played
on the Nictrola, ana then. Mr.. Hem
derson, dressed like old Mr.. Santa
Claus. appeared. lie took presents
from tho tree. and presented them to
each OF tho visitors. and all were de-
lighted with them. Mrs. Howard re-
ceived package. and also check
from Mrs. Henderson, and she wcpt
for JOY when she saw them. Edward
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-26
My Dear Girls ana Boys

Here 1t is--thnt beautiful Christ
mas Contest that you have taken so
much pains and trouble 10 make. and
am sure that you every one Will
agree with me that 1t Is one OF the
'ovcliost we have ever had. So many
things were sent In that ! believe II
VIII take two Sundays and part OF
another one TO print II all. so don't
be disappointed II yours IS not In
today. just watch for the mex. paper
l had to throw out at least twenty
drawings sent FOR the contest because
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-26
CHRISTMAS EVE.

once upon time there were three
poor little children named Mary. Fred
ana VIII. They went to the shop
one day to look at ,ha toys. Mart
said. Look at tho beautifci DOLL
How l would love TO have its' Fred
wanted ship. ard VIII wanted =
little duck
There was Il rich little girl stands
ing near, and she heard the children,
Shc went into the store and boughc
tho toys for the children. and went
home. Christmas Eve she wen; "a
the home OF tho poor children ana
gave them tho toys, and they were "a
happy. WILBUR T. ELAofsE.ts
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-26

;nf pea: Ei!ior-i saw nay l"tIr ana
yours. both la the paper "a tow sundays
"S% NY posin wa. not original, Lut Viii
{..hnira's Christmas Partnership" Tor oar
hrlSt'hLS contest, and would very much
a." not mad with me for sending Ia thAt
un"r!s ;mni io"m hope II w!ll escape The
Your new member
SUSIE JOHNSON.
yo n; ; 81 am ss@n1 as, love 70 you and
New Member.
veal Dear Ed.;or-i received my pin and
all right. Please put my drawing in IS
''0n as you can s E:SsF:Tei { yn,r
II Surely Does.
Dear Editor:-I have jus, finished
a ,iine. /, is called Il Strange island
80 nope nn >, you win print 1t as 1 have ,ak.n
m S : w" has ,hr s%u ehs ssisne
me page improves every sunday. zion;
ana when nav srs sven ''g ss s,'f'y ss
have u debate? Here IS subject that
sn nSS,,x wW h LIZ The ely or the
and thank you so much / must close
for This time lies; wishes to you aud the
MARGAKEr NJ. WALTON.
Sorry You Are Sick.
Dear NIitor.-l am laying in bod writ:
ing TINS letter because I am sick aud
zie. which hote to -" n p ,t'ir n n"x,
sunday; have not received my badge.
Was mcmbc! Of the +. II. c. Z. page
nave been reading the stories every
but thought iIG.en Krit4er's WAS very.
very God. have been IN school wurh-
hope will hc successful. / have not been
to school for long time. think /
am a, ., .nS'ns ny too y much room; VIII have
uLDkEN COLLINS.
III West Grace Street. city.
a Cheerful Member.
Dear Editor.--i am sending IN tho
eighth chap,er 10 my story calicd The
"a prnf 'T am N GSightc sur" 10 sa@ , fa'
T.. 4. c. growing moro and more every
sunday. Now. be sur and gu, nm II u PRINT
this Sunday. Your ohr"rtul member,
l.3 Souin Cherry Street. city.
Draw ia Black Ink.
~ this SUNDAYS paper., Ny next draw
ing VIII be srattcr work. Ny aunt Is
me- how 70, %5 nS sa,l1 Work &c Sn % ' S;n
10 eiosc. From your member,
SIS South Laurel Street. city.
Prints Drawing.
club for :, Ionl: time. for have been busy
at school Enclosed you VIII mo stnry
and drawing. ELSIE CREW
~ years cd.
9is North Twentieth Street. Richmond.
Va.
sends Drawing.
Dear Edi;or,-.I ann sending Halloween
picture and hope 10 Sc" II III the sundays
paper. hope the sundays paper viii b-
nm. with iiaiIowccn pictures IN ~. give
my love 20 sou mad all the members.
ALEXE KOSHER.
3ac North Twentieth street, Kchmond.
II IL Pine.
Dear Editnr.-Am inclosinE a story OF
MY Visit 10 bakery" hope IL VIII
escape the trash basket.
Your old member.
Rl.STIiE MOORE.
az Seminary Avenue. Gm,er PARK
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-26
With Our Little Virginia Poets
AT CHRISTMAS TIME.

\ light came from affair.
And angelo &c thronS
Came near to the wise men
And sang wnndrous song.
The shining angels told
or the Great Kings birth.
And that at Il certain time
Would rulc all OF the carta.
Bare little shed.
Covered with snow
Poor little babe
Who had nowhere TO go.
And 10. The shining star
or which tho angels told
Had led them to the hut
Where the babe lay bare and cold.
And there in the humble shed.
The wise men three
Gave their costly gifts
To the Christ. on Bonded knee.
--MARGARET BoWLES.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-26
KATIIRYN'S iiAPIIEST CHRIST
MAS.

ooh" said Kathryn. ms her mother
told her it was the day before Christ
mas. rs father going to get a Christ
mother swectly. Soon after father
came in with II large Christmas tree.
Just after supper Kathryn went to
bed. When she woke next morning
she found hcr tree and stocking full.
BY ELIZA MARSTON.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-26

hostess. and also tho children. Mrs.
Howard and her children departed.
Mrs. Howard and her family Ger
tainly spent happy Christmas, aud
that night all Of them gave thanks to
God for giving them such nlce
Christmas.
But tho Joy Of tho Hcndcrsons were
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-26
New Member.

received n dandy bicycle, Violet doll
and its carriage. ana Walter n velo-
cipedc; hut all of them got games.
sleds. skates. books and goodies. As
all Of tho toys couldn't he carried in
the sleigh. Mr.. Henderson promised
to bring them the next day.
After thanking the kind host and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-26

.gkO
Bell and told her husband all about
1t and he was SO happy to think.
they were to have 4 little girl Next
day was Christmas Eve and Bell got
her seals and sold them and re-,
turned the money in and told ths'
gentleman all about her new home to
be. and they were all so glad and
wished her long and happy litc."rAtt
tile new home that night old Santa
was busy fixing the Christmas tree
and. Oh. such beautiful toys he did
put around II and at the other little
home in the attic u little girl was
busy getting ready 10 go."'NDut s'at
last she fell asleep on her little bed;s
she was so tired and weary. Thaei
night old Santa stole out and came:
TO the home in the attic and thc&S
there heheld sight that most naao.
tears come TO his eyes. He gathersds
up tier little form in his arms ands
came out and closed tho door forevts,s
10 tho little girl that he was goingS
10 take TO the lady and her husband,
Santa went and carried her in the!
house and up tho stairs 10 the iittIaS
room that was all snow Write. re-.
49, 'H'"'N ''Ai DtEauSc Siie WAS S0N
beautiful and fair. When Santa.
Claus left everything was ready for
the dawn Of the day that meams>hapSs
piness for all. Out. oh: do all havas
II? hope they do). So the#nert
morning tie mother and father ,Abo sd
and tip-toed into little Bels rr6bn,s
they found her still fast asleep {, thew
sat down and began TO talk alfsas.
once Reli jumped up and began to
look all around. for She was amazed
she did not know what to doSprS sa VI.
AT last she jumped out of bed III, h. ii:
little snow white night drcas- and
Tell on her knees at their. cfeet and
thanked God for her new mana and
papa. They Rugged her. nrT' onfs
and then tho other. they,swerc So (
Slad that old Santa had broughs
Them the best Christmas gift-in slas.
world--a little girl. SO auer BeIf
dressed they took her to tho pa rlor-,
where stood the beautiful Christmaa
tree and many lovely gifts. ). TING
4ather raised her up and said, nov
dear what snail We call our iittio
girl He'll looked up and said. s;ra;t4
mo Joyful Christmas Bell" Hers wss !.
leave them all happy to know !. L h.f1
mother in heaven had given then,S
such sweet little girl. May theyS
he happy ever after Is
FIRED sTrS5rp. ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-26
Letters From Our Little Ones
DrnM In l.lIrk Ink.

My. Dear EJ.iui.-I am sending you 3:
!ra~i2e .; h%Tse. Was WY glad to
nk. as that is all have. Some onc told
~. you could only use black. Well. !
"''' e''''' 'I iIEL EVE i. cRuM.
Dear Eli;"r have Just finished read.
.hE thg -. 6. g. raE- ana certainly
..! enjoy he i!n" stories. especially WI
Ways like stories about poor boys
am iooHins forward with much pleas
les, and The deSas on he .I.ru q, ? %n
tins VIII BE- in PRINT. expec, TO send
IA .s',giei,hins soon Tor The debate hut
Hope YOU an,! all the members vii! have
a nice time THANKSGIVING. Mus, c!osc
~ ELIzNDETTIitt WHITE.
Smoo;s. Va.
send Your Address;
member OF your club. so am going 4"
semi in Two stories; VIII you please cx-
Viii Try to havs Giaek ink.
Yours truly.
Dear EdltG;.-fhank you for printing
al!c Gale would write some more about
ihe movie stars. IL is SO interesting. do
that ~ can not use ruled paper. May We
or not: ! am sending in Parts Ill and
cause j, Is 50 near rAankssi"ns 'I Hoping nS
ms VII! rscai ,s IN. trasn basket. re-
i7I5 Grove Avenue.
rraises Members.
Dear .Etlior.-I am sending In poem
The second part TO ~ Mothers Sacrifice"
a long time ago. but YOU haven't printed
us All rishD. | hope you have Il pleas
ant Thanksgiving.
cause | dpn't know enough OF II. | viii
join tn" Christmas contest though.
hmk I have Gu sSe fSr "f !, So%s S" Hsc
u don't have amy badge ! wont be quail
fed as a member and want So much to
liopinE you will be good enough to send
me The long Wished for badge. viii say
Yours lovingly.
100 noso Avenue. d hhA&H F Or Fh' r..
IN, ,AIpf nd gs,4e1 rs ceaS s5s: ms!sn
'''''y' do splendid work r l.. III EF1EifEss,
Cox. of Course.
a and ns; 5napt a 81 sFH" Md II hs
r!hcc," Nope you viii print IT, 1t is Il
E"n'tS A don't mriie any go"i. " M5st
times when l write the pen point isn't
ny s sS4y or to Ssas hai ss n wo
cause was Tor Cox. bet If Cox had
the y.te OF every schoolgirl or boy hs
were YOU for? wish You would hurry
pad send rae my badge aud rules. as |
hav. been asking, for them since started
h ni.ii%s' "S''' nope rE%kE 'I rLIt:5 aSO'
100 Rose Avenue. clifton Forge. "a. "
4 busy Member.
Dear Eds,or.-p!casc excuse me FOR moi,
sending IL my drawing las, wech. ! was so
drawing. which hor- to SEQ in p.pcr
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-26
4 CIiiRtD;.

Ny first is IN e. but not IN bee.
Ny second is in II. bat not in sec.
My third - in Il. but not in near.
Ny fourth is in I. but not in hear.
My fifth ~ in :. but not In toy.
My sixth is In 7. but not in boy
My seventh is In NJ. but not in hit.
Ny eighth is in a. but not in bit.
My ninth is in $. but not in 1T.
My MGoie Is the happiest birthda. ,
,;e world ever knew.
JOHN DAVID MEADE. Age 10.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-26
Puzzle and Charade Department
A ClihItADI:,

Ny first is IN c, but not in como.
My second is in II, but not In hate.
Ny third is in Il, but not in rat, e..-
MY fourth is in /, but no, in ice.
My hfth is in :, but not In shot.
Ny sixth is in in 7. but not in task.
My seventh is in ". but not in me.
My eighth is in y, but not in ale. -
My ninth is in s, but not in sat.
Ny whole IS in a name Of a Golld,y
which We all celebrate and is not Tar
off.
VIRGINIA STEVENS, Age ~.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-26
CHRISTMAS TIME.

,t.t. ''H't'hsat
Christmas time is almost here
I'm ITS presents all so dear
ana our hearts arc full OF cheer. =
w men We think of SANITY dear, 1tt;st
lie comes TO the farm house dark and
still 1''N'.
And then he listens and stops. "
AND down the chimney a buudla az!
toys he drops. T re
He comes TO the city. dear, says he. -
Just look at the children waiting for
me. = e
MY sleigh Is big and very strong, n
guess | can manage to get along :
lie looks down the chimney, Gt>
Gee whlH, says he, ID
Just look at the empty stockings
waiting for me. ,lnfii
But he nils them up with wonderful.
things ~-:t.y-!st
And h. sees the beautiful Christmas
tree, -rIsi-
And a. piece OF cake. u guess that's
tor me-" -i s2-
.A5.l>
md so he rides and visits all, =.
And the houses he sees both great
and small, NS''s
And he laughs TO think, when hD'
rides away. ~.
What happy hearts there will be to-,
Composed by VIRGINIA JOHNSON, Ei
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-26

NJ !ltAr EI.tDl.-I am scniinE YOU
drawing OF h"rs". was very glad To-
s." my other TWO drawings printed
Wish To know II u IS all r.Eht 10 use blu"
lhk as that is all have. Some one to!d
nae you could only use black. Well 1
must close. Yours truly
IIE.I.ES rRI'N
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-26

send Your Address

Dear EDITOR do SO wish to become =
member OF your club. | am going To
send in two stories. VIII YOU please cx-
cuSe me for using blue ink. hut please pu;
my story in any how and n.Nt Sunday |
Viii Try 10 have h.ack ink
Yours tIuiN
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-26

Dear Editor.-l received nay pin and
was very glad 10 get 1t. ] am sending
drawing I would like to have colorrd
black. hu; J didn't know II IL would b.
all right. l'!case put my drawing III as
s1on Az you can. Respectfully.
SCOTT u. HANDLE
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-26
I Knew Yon Jus, Didn't Understand

.iy pca- l:i!;or.--I saw nay lrttr and
yours. both Ia the pa2- "a tow Suudays
ago Ny poem Was not orr S,ual bu. Mill
always make my Other poems and stories
or 'ln,i. | am sending In e poem called.
S..hhira's Christmas parturTsAip' for oar
mrs tHiLN contest, and would very much
Ike 1" So" II in the contest Iiaper IL You
a.. not mad with me for sending IN thit
s:uhl poem. hope II w!li escape the
trash basket.
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! our new member.
StS,E. IL

i. 81 am sending love TO you and
your members. forgot 10 sign my name.
New Member
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-26
MARGAKEr NJ. WALTON.
Sorry You Are Sick.
III West Grace Street.
4 Cheerful Member,

Dear Editor.--l am sending Ia tho
eighth chapter 10 my story called the
Grand Circuit" NOW. he sure and put i;
ia print / am delighted 20 Sc. the I
II. 4. G. growing more and more every
sunday. Now. be sure and put 1t in print
MARVIN HOWELL.
this Sunday. Your rac"rtui member,
- Soutn Cherry Street. city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-02-02
new COURT OPENS
First Industrial Case Probe of
Pittsburg Mines.
Judges Take Oaths Today Sans
"Fuss or Frills."

The new court of Industrial rela-
lions was formally organized this aft
ernoon, received its first complaint
and is ready to begin operations i'm
Imediately. Court members will take
| up the docket of the public utilities
commission which was abolished when
the new court was created. The first
| Industrial investigation will concern
operation of mining properties in the
| Pittsburg district.
There were no cerern onies sur
rounding the swearing in of the. court
| judges this morning. Unattended and
without formalities. each of the new
court members went to the secretary
where the oath was administered.
Senator George w. Wark of Mont
gomery county received his oath early.
Shortly after 10 o'clock Clyde NJ. Reed
was sworn in. A little later w. l..
Higgins of Emporia went to the sec
rotary of states office and subscribed
to the oath.
Retain p. U. c. Force
The first formal session of the new
court was beld this afternoon when
appointments were discussed Prac-
tically the entire working force of the
retained, with additional appoint
ments as provided by law. The first
appointment this afternoon was the
selection of H. f. Patterson of Kansas
City, Kan, as accountant. Patterson
was state accountant during the w. E.
Stanley administration, 1S99-1903. He
is well known by members of the old
crowd in state politics.
A number of candidates for marshal
of the new court filed applications to-
day. II is probable selection of a mar
shall may be deferred.
Richard J. Hopkins, attorney gen.
eral, went before the labor court this
afternoon with his petition urging in
vestlgation of working conditions in
No. L mine of the Kansas Coal COM
pany. The mine is located in Craw-
ford county. 1t is the first formal
complaint before the court. Ageneral
investigation of conditions in the
on motion of the court members.
Emmett D. George of Council
Grove, appointed by. Governor Allen
as his private secretary to succeed
Clyde M. Reed, came to Topeka this
afternoon to begin work on his new
job. George telephoned from his
home this. morning that he was de-
tanned because of meeting of. the
town school board. Since a row de-
veloped some weeks ago as to the
right of NJ. F. Amrine, Georges news
paper competitor. to a place on the
board, the meetings have been among
the important events in the Morris
county town
George expects to bring his family
to Topeka soon. He has stated, tho,
that he will not ask permission to
occupy the executive mansion which
has been the home of the Reed fam
lily during the past year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-02-02
DEATH RATE HIGHEST YET
OF 1,47f.367 Who Died in 1918,
477,467 Had Flu or Pneumonia.

Washington, Feb. 2.-The death
rate in the United States for 1918 was
the highest on record, according to the
census bureaus annual mortality sta
tistics issued today, which shows
1. Al .367 deaths for the year, repre-
senting rate of Is per cent for 1000
population.
Of the total 477,467 or over 80 per
cent were due to influenza and pneu-
monia, 3S0,996 having occurred in the
last four months of the year when
an epidemic of these diseases pre-
vailed. The rate for Influenza and
pneumonia was 1892 per 100000.
Influenza caused 244.681 deaths and
pneumonia 2S2,7S6. showing rates of
1883 and 284.3 per 100000 respec-
lively, the highest rates which ever
have appeared for these causes. The
rates in 1917 for influenza was 17.23
and for pneumonia 1913.
The other principal causes of death
were organic diseases of the heart
tuberculosis, acute nephritis, Bright's
disease and cancer, which together
were responsible for 391, 391 deaths or
nearly 27 per cent of the total during
the year.