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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-11

Harry weyle, Jr. Melvin Nutter,
Emily Jones Reeee Crew IIarpel
Moore, Elizabeth Mckay, Pearl Mitch
ell. Norman Crow. Walter Broadwater,
Emma Hickey, Henrietta Rcyd, Milton
Moore. Eloiee Riehop, Lllian Rehm,
Edward Homer, Victor Davis. Frances
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WHY THE MOLE HAS NO EYES.
Gage 1D)

Once there was an old Indian whose
name was White Horse. White
Horse was very gloomy Indian.
He would often go deep down in
the forest where there was no light
One day White Horse struck upon
plan by which ne could keep the
sun from shining.
He made a net and took II on a
high mountaiu behind which the
sun would sink every evening After
White Horse made the net he took
1t UP on the mountain. and there he
caught the sun and tied II to the
mountain. The next morning the
sun did not get up and wake the
little animals OF tho forest. and they
did not get up as early as they some
times did
After they all got up they had a
meeting TO try to see which one
would try TO set the sun free. None
OF them would 30 but the little mole.
and he started out up the mountain
side. After he climbed about three
days he got there. White Horse had
put something on the ropes TO keep
them from burning up.
After the mole snawed for Ave or
ten minutes he snawed the rope
In two, and the sun rose in all it's
glory. The heat from the sun was
SO great that II burnt the mole's
eyes out. And from that day to this
the mole has no eyes.
by MERLE JUDD.
Mineral Va \
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Once upon n time there was n lit
tie girl. Her name was Emma
Brown. She lived in the West where
lot OF Indians lived. One day she
was picking some flowers. When
she turned around she found herself
facing large Indian. Before she
had time to run. the man captured
her. so she had TO go with him. They
walked keverai miles before they
stopped. Then he cooked some sup
per and ate II. Emma was tired. SO
she layed down on the grass and soon
fell asleep. But very soon they
started for his home. They didn't
have far to go, so she walked on
silently. Finally they came in, sight
OF a lot Of tents. and they could see
people moving around. The Indian
took her past several tents. and ut
last stopped before a little tent with
two Indians.
Continued TO Next Chaptcr.)
Written by VIRGINIA LAYNE.
Gage ~.
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THE ADVENTURES or NED
STOCKTON.

Chapter !.
4 On the fourth story Of larg.
hotel on the Pacific Coast lived
young lad Of II tending 10 his sick
mother, who lay on bed beside
Ihim.
The lad's name was Ned; his
mothers Mrs. Stockton. Ned's faith
Ter had passed away two years be
fore, and his mother was in criti-
|cai condition. Ned had boy friend
with whom he used to go with until
his mother was taken sick.
l.. One day Ned had the misfortune OF
losing his mother. too. Now he had
had no kin people except an aunt
In the East. Ned thought he would
write to her to see il he couldn't
Istay with her. SO Ned wrote to her.
but when the answer came he didn't
know what to do. because his aunt
would not take him. Ned still had
some nope. He thought his friend
Ted would help him. So the next
day he went to Ted's house.
They talked for about half an hour
and finally they decided to go out
and live Ey themselves. Fortunately,
al. his mothers property and money
was left to him. So Ned bought the
supplies. including a tent. which will
he needed Ted was poor boy who
|hau 10 WOTR IOF i1VlnR, and no
couldn't buy any supplies They
bought traps. two guns. ammunition
and enough food TO last them until
They could get settled.
Two days later our heroes started
1out travelling east until they reached
in place twenty miles from the city.
They set up their tent and fixed
things around their camp. Then they
Invent out to look around.
al
Ned was astonished to see bears
track in the mud beside brook.
Tied ran back to camp and got one
LOT the strongest traps that they had
bought.
After setting II securely both
boys went whistling on the way
y ack to camp. That night Ned sat In
we'd thinking OF the happy home
ich was broken up.
(To be continued.)
NSext chapter: "The Catch"
BY. BLAND T. HARDING.
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TWO SLED STORIES.

The story ! am going to tell you Is
really a true one about n little boy
and his dog. The little boy was about
years old. but he says he thinks his
dog is about so. because ] have had
him ever since could remember"
chum is his name. and he knows it,
too. just as well as you boys and girls
know your names. When | ask him
II he wants his breakfast his tail
wags yes" never mo" to question
like that. ] think his tail could not
wag Il no" il IL wnntcS to. My dog
can do most everything. or all the
being horse Ia most funny. My
brother made me nice harness-not
for me to wear. but for Chum. He
likes 1t ms we'll as I do. believe.
for when | get on the sled he Is
fastened to and says: Now, go IT,
Jimmic!" and how he does slip along,
Don't the wind just whistle by my
ears and the snow. one day little
Harry Hin. with his dog Gyp. came
out to coast, and while Harry rode
down the hill on his sled Gyp ran
close behind him until they came to
tho bottom. Then what do you think
Harry did? He took piece OF stout
string from his pocket and tied Gyp
to the sled. Away went the little
dog, dragging the sled after him up
the hill. All the afternoon Gyp
worked for his little master. and
when ! saw Harry going home In the
evening Gym was trCttinH along by
his side with his little black tail curled
over his back. and he did not look one
bit tired.
RHoDA f. WILKINSON.
Gaze 81
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CoRALEE's PICNIC.

1t was hot morning in June. 4
olueoird was In one OF the bushes
preeming his fegtheri Mr.. Robin
was perched on branch OF the annie
tree singing merrily. while Mrs.
Robin was hunting breakfast for
her young ones.
coralee lay In bed listening to the
birds joyous melody. She dreamily
watched the curtains as gentle
breeze blew them in and out of the
window. She was thinking of how to
spend the hot day when a bright
Idea came into her mind. Shs
jumped out OF bed and commenced
to dress
II was early. and the cook had lust
started to fix breakfast. Coralee
knew that her mother had not yet
gotten UP. so she took a pair OF scis-
sors and went into the garden She
then commenced to cut some OF the
prettiest flowers. BY the time the
breakfast bell rang. she had four or
five bouquets OF lovely flowers.
When Coralee saw Mrs. Smithers.
her mother. she said. ''Oh. mother. 7
have the best plan. You know It's
hot here in the country. and 1t must
be terrible In tho city. thought
Tint could take my auto and get
some OF tho children in the hosnitaI
and take them on a picnic. All those
that are not able to go. Til give
flowers to. DO you not think It
delightful idea?"
Yes" said Mrs. Smithers. and she
seemed 10 be as enthusiastic over it
ms Coralce. Take the car and go for
the children. while prepare n
lunch for you"
'All right" said Coralee. She put
on her hat. gave her mother a kiss
and went out to the garage
Coralee's auto was gray and called
THE Dragon" Her father had given
1t 70 her before he died.
Soon The Dragon" was running
down the long. smooth road When
Coralee reached the hospital the boys
and girls were overjoyed at the pros
pect OF spending day in the nice.
cool woods.
The children all olambcred into
the marchine. Bobby proudly sitting
on the front seat.
Bobby was delicate curly-headed
hoy. and Coralee had taken a liking
to him.
Mrs. Smi;hers had fixed large
lunch and Coralee took the children
to her favorite nook in the woods
Soft moss and grass covered the
ground, and large tree made a
shady spot. Not far away a brook
let bahbled and ran over white peb-
bles. Here was where the p,cnickers
went. The boys took strings and
bent pins and fshed. while the girls
picked flowers. After they had got
ten tired OF this play. they helped
CoraIee to spread the cloth and bring
out the lunch. And what lunch Il
was. II seemed to be more OF n
banquet than lunch TO the children.
After this feast Coralee told them
some fairy stories. She then took
them back. q s she did not want 10
keep them out too long.
When Cornlee saw how happy the
children were and what merry time
they had. she resolved TO always
think OF others and not her own
pleasure
"Good-oy kiddics." said Coraice.
throwing them kiss She then
started The Dragon" and waved
her handkerchief at them until the
car disappeared around curve Ia
the road.
Composed by FRANCES BROOKS.
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cLAuDiA's REVENGE.
CHAPTER ".
CIRutliu Ilccnuturctl.

They saw the welcome sight OF
the cowboys from the ranch, but the
cowboys had mistaken them for In
dians.
Then Claudia recognized Bob. q
cowboy. who was her favorite, and
che called his name.
All the cowboys pulled up. and dis
mounted.
when they saw Claudia and Val
"ntinc on went about twenty hats.
and the air Was filled with shouts.
Then they saw how pale and worn
out both Claudia and the boy looked.
so they turned their horses heads
toward home.
On reaching home Claudia ran TO
her uncle, Henry Marshall, and told
him all that had occurred after
which she introduced Valentine 10
her uncle and told his story also
iliowever. the days flew by and
months passed until one day when
Valentine began to think OF home.
He vas wondering what was hap
pcnire In New York
So one day ne went "a Mr.. Mar
SHAH and said. Sir. ! have no, al
lowed you my whole name. nor your
niece either. but i, is Valentine Rob
crts."
Mr.. Marshall started. Why. son.
you're not Judge Roberts son. are
your
The same" replied vaIcntine
with pride. for his father was we'll
known. both In financial and social
circles. all over the world And
I've often heard dad speak OF YOU"
son. don't you suppose your father
~ Worrying about you. or your-er-
mother" asked Mr. Marshall.
lie hes!taicd over the word mother
Tor II" had been engaged to Valen-
,lhe beautiful mother at the age Of
10 she was the only woman he had
eyer loved. and then Mr. Roberts
more handsome dad attracted her
ana she had broken the engagement,
NoW W" must return to Claudia
Who had gone down to III. brook
ana was sitting on It's grassy edge.
trying TO determine. what to do. for
now Sh" knew that she loved Valen-
Tine.
hut III never. never marry uotu
1 40 something worth while" she ;sn I'd
IL an uHd.rtonc.
AFTER sitting on the grass for a
't" minutes more. she turned around
'hd started To mount her horse when
d '"is broke. and leaves rustled over
hir.ctiy across the brook behind her
Hhe turned around, only TOO lar.
90 get away from the clutches of tho
'!i chief. who was griDniny hercc,y.
She screamed and tainted.
CTo BE Continued)
BY ANNE JOHNSON.
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JIM. Of THE WEST.

one day in a lone mountain there
was gang OF bandits who wer. try
ing 10 hide from the sheriff o. Wyo-
ming.
In the sunrise one morning the
chief Of the gang. whose name was
Jose Antonio. saw man about a
quarter Of mile away in the valley.
He called his men and told them to
capture him. The man that they
were going to capture was the sheriff
deputy. His name was Jim MncDon-
aid. Jim saw them coming towards
him and put his hand on his pistol.
bush began to wriggle and jim
stopped. He had thought OF way
TO get them so he got OF his horse
and sneaked around behind them and
held them up. Jim asked them what
they we're going to do and who put
them up to It. one OF the men said
our leader, Jose Antonio. put us up
TO capturing you" Jim made them
tell him where their leader was. So
they told him. Jim tied them TO
tree. and he went after their leader
Jim had heard about Jose Antonio he
fore from the sheriff. He heard tina.
ne and hts gang stole horses and
held up people.
When he went up to where lose
was. he heard him saying. Wonder
what is taking them So long?" Jim
went up and said. Jose Antonio. ell:
well. you can't get off with that: you
arc kirk Brown who is wanted in the
East for shooting Mcrdocl Jones"
lin handcurfcd kirk and tied the
rest OF the men together and made
them walk in front OF him.
When he got in town all of the
n no y
Sheriff Kane. OF Wyoming. came
and he said that Jim should have n
reward. and gave him $500.
When they had been in prison
about Ave days one of the men got
out by saving the bars and a guard
came around that side OF the prison
just in time TO save the others hut
on, got away. This fellows name
was Jack Kern. The sheriff knew
that Kern would get gang to get
the others out. so he called Jim. Jim
was on his way after him in about
an hour. He followed him all tho
way TO cave near the mountain
they were before. Jim went into the
cave after him. but he went very
quiet. Jack went into n big door
and Jim was right behind him. Jim
stopped for A minute and saw Jack
open box about one foot and n
half long and one foot wide. In It
he saw diamonds. rings. pearls. gold
and other Jewels. Jim went in to
him and said, hands up" Jack put
his hands up and gave the box TO
Jim.
The sheriff met him when he got
there. They sent the jewels to the
people.
One day while Jim was standing
near the prison, Kirk Brown got
Jim's Ustol and shot the sheriff.
Kirk was put in prison for life AMI
Jim was made sheriff.
JULIAN LEATH.
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THE CAPTURED CHILD.
CHAPTER II.
AZ the Camp.

He took her lnslde and no looked
about here. There wasn't much in
the camp. There was a skin on the
floor. nh old broken glass and old
brush comb. She layed down on the
skin and went to sleep. She didn't
wake up until morning. The same
Indian came In n little while and took
her to the chief. The chief had two
little children. little girl and boy.
The boy was the oldest of the two
children. He was ID and the girl
was the same age of the boy. and hor
name was Emma. The chief gave
Emma some feathers TO put In her
hair. and he gave her some Indian
clothes. She put them on and ran
out to play with the two children.
They played until II was dark. then
they came in to supper. which was
made up Of fish and corn bread.
Ito Re Conttnued).
BY VIRGINIA LAYNE.
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HOW BETTY BECAME HAPPY.

once. long ago, there lived lady
who had one child named Betty. Ret
iy's father went to war and her
mother went as nurse. Betty was
left with cruel aunt whom Betty
finally ran away from.
Betty MD in the woods and had to
search for food. Finally Betty went
10 Il rich lady's house and asked for
food The lady took her in and ask ed
her where she lived. II have no home. -
sobbed Betty. The lady asked her
her name and Betty told her 'B,tty
Jones" was her name. my child"
cried the lady. The lady was Betty's
mother, who had returned, but was
unable to find her. Betty lived with
her mother and father and was happy
again to the rest of her life.
The End.
BY GENEVIEVE GARRETT
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WHY RICHMOND NEEDS A pUDI,f
Library.

shcr" ~ being an apprropriatlon
irani"d to build and maintain a pub
&c iihrary In the city Of Richmond
pom having one. there VIII be many
ie;es on the affirmative side.
First. and most important. will be
he value Of reading. 1t will in u.
rcasc ones vocabulary and create
mes taste for reading the best OF
.ehs
Second, the reputation of the city
icmands II, so therefore II should
ccomplishcd.
Third 1t is wonderful place 20
pend idle hours. Perhaps you are
INVITED 10 a dance and do not wish
o attend. the best thing TO do IS
=" to the public library and amuse
oursclf by reading
Fourth. wide reading develops the
mind. Not only the minds Of chill
'ren. hut OF grown-ups also The
hildren OF today VIII be the men
nj women OF tomorrow. so we Wish
hem TO be educated so they may
"curc better positions. Perhaps for
'Gners come here and wish good
BOOKS TO read. They may read the
BOOKS in the public library. Their
n:n'T VIII he better trained when
- i'N'i 81 ~ 'ItiI nome towns.
ruth. II Is OF great Importance to
inc school children OF today. II they
wish books TO read TO report on for
ZONE reading. there Will be a place
from which they may secure them.
III some way money must be raised
school children should at least raise
small sum. il not Il large one.
Sixth, IL beauties the city. Our
city would be beautiful with large
buildings of Importance such as the
public library
Get busy boys. girls. men and wom-
en- OF Richmond and put forth an
effort so we will have public H.
brary soon. LOLA PAUL,
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A SHORT STORY.

Once upon time II happened that
little girl WAS passing through a
forest and she heard a little bird
hollering and she went to the little
bird and found that II was caught In
trap with one OF its legs broken.
She took tho bird home and fed and
Kept il warm. and It's little leg was
soon better. The little girl took H.
out In the meadow one day and let II
fly away to Its home. The little girl
went home and li$ed happily ever
after.
BY A,EARI, KNOIJ,E.
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THE LITTLE INDIAN Roy.
CHAPTER RI.


Many days after the little boy went
to live In the bears cave y man
came to the cave. but tho mother
bear chased him away. The next
day the man came again as the
mother bear was starting out with
bundle on her back. The man shot
and arrow at the bear and she fell to
the ground. The little Indian boy
ran out to help her, crying. Such n
cruel man to hurt my good mother
bear" But the arrow had stuck fast
in the bears bundle and she was not
hurt at ALL The man ran up to the
little boy. MY little lost boy" for
II was the boys own father. Then
he told the bear how sorry he was
that ne had tried to hurt her and in
Vlted her and the cubs to come and
live with them and they did.
(The End,)
VICTOR FELVEY,
29ls West Main Street, Richmond
Va
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AND WHAT OF THE PAGEANT?
Ny Dear Girls and Boys:


Of tho cIub
II heart
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Il he inspired
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Club Not FORGOTTEN.

Dear Editor.--Just a few lines hop
ing that YOU and all the members arc
well. In my last letter forgot to
thank you for my badge. So thank
YOU now. am sending drawing
paper.
haven't written you for SO long.
that think the club has forgot
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sends Dime for Orphan.

My Dear Edi,or.-l've oeen intend
Ing TO write for n long time, but
have heen so busy Mt school that /
! have not had much time. Am now
going 10 John Marshall and like
II fine. I'm sending in a drawing.
| hone TO see II in print. / had the
misfortune to stick nail In my
foot and am hardly able TO get about
My drawing is In memory of the sons
of man who gave away their lives
for their country. I'll close; excuse
bad writing, as I'm lying down. Love
10 you and all the members. beg
to remain.
Your loving member
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sends Puzzle.

sends Puzzle.
Dear Editor.--I have been at work
for two weeks and have not had time
10 write to you. Our school IS going
TO close the first OF June. guess
that the Richmond school has closed.
! am sending in n charade that I
hope VIII be in print Sunday.
Your member.
NORMAN a, HARDING;
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FRED STRAND.
3l27 Garland Avenue. City.
Sends story

Sends story.
Dear Editor.-I hope my story will
be in Sundays paper. will try
to KEEP up drawing or u story for
the T. ID. c. G. like Wild West. and
that is why made up story Of
the West
Your friend.
JULIAN LEATH.
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LOUISE BOWEN.
Chnrnde.

Chnrnde.
MY first Is in s. but not in sun.
My second is In U, but not in you.
My third Is In NJ. but not in moon
My fourth Is In NJ. but not in Mon
day.
My NTH is in F.. but not In eat.
My sixth Is In r, but not In rather
My whole Is in something thar
comes In June.
BY WILLIAM l.. CHANDLER.
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use ~ HE'S Elk NJ DAWSON.
Dear Editor guess you have
forgotten me. but have not for
gotten the dear old T. y. c. c. /
think the page is getting fine.
think Pearl Flicss and William
Friend do just fine. read the mage
every sunday. Inclose you will And
a drawing and jumbled names Of
girls and boys which hope to see
IN PRINT. and will escape MIR. Waste
, DnsNet' Piease print this letter.
nc't'r would like to call your at
| 'ehtlon. you do not get my name rjyh,
when you sent me my badge So,,
put Louise" and when You prin,
charade you nut Laura" | know
Is hhrd 10 get names right. Love
10 YOU and all the members.
Your member,
LORNA GIBBS.
Dear Editor.-Am sending IN
uIawing which ! hope to sec in the
paper haven't seen my rhyme vel
'u' nope you'll publish II for me.
As ever your member.
age s. IVAN r. MYERS
Midlothian. Va.
Dear Editor,-I am sendinc in 8,
puzzle. which l hope 10 see in pript
was very glad to see my story on
."e page sunday. I am very anxious
10 see the rest OF Pearl Fiess's story
me Sentenional Rock" think she
pan write good stories. also William
-. FRIEND Well. as my letter is get
ing long. l Will have to close.
y member
ANNA HAURING.
IN long time, for | have been busy
practicing for commencement. Ihuv,
friend that wants to Join the T
u, Z. G. am sending in a drawing.
nope 10 see ii in the Sundays paper
EDWIN GAuLDING.
Box 65. Church Street. Keysviile.
Va.
My Dear EdItor.--I was glad to see
my story In last Sunday. and you Will
ind inclosed the conclusion OF IL.
think Viola Sharpe is rather good
drawer. don't you? like to draw
too. and ] am going TO send some In
very soon. I hope TO see the rest of
my story in the paper Sunday.
Closing now with love to You and
the other members.
MAJESTY HICKS.
Dear Editor,-I have not sent in
anything for so long I am sending
In story which | hope will be
printed in nexa Sundays paper.
will close.
From your member.
MERLE JUDD.
Age ii years. Mineral, Va.
Dear Editor.-I was glad to see my
story In the paper today. And am
sending In n story, which is called
Two Sled" stories.
| Yours truly,
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Gage ~
WIN Send II Soon.
Richmond. Va.

VIII SEND II soon.
My dear Editor.-1 have been study
ing for an examination. and went
away Easter. so l have had no time
70 write. so please pardon me. Please
send me my prize | got Christmas
or before Christmas. do not know.
but please send II TO mo. want it
so bad. Love to the members and
Yourself
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raises Pngr.

RAISES Page.
Dear Miss Witt.--You must excuse
he several weeks absence from the
page because have been working
lard at school.
read the contributions TO the
spring contest In delight, for the i'm
provement over last year In the quail
ity is wonderful ! think
have n story here which Is rather
'enEthy. taking up eighteen pages OF
examination paper. Is that too long
to send in?
I am sending in little poem
which I hope Will make some of us
members do some thinking
with apologies for taking up your
valuable time,
remain an admirinE member.
j. j. SCIIERER. Ill.
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ten me. am afraid my letter is
going Ia be too long so must close
From your new member.
EVELYN LANDI.
+02 l2 North Second Street,
Richmond. Va
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ERNEST ROBERTS.

Dear Editor saw my story In the
Sunday paper and am glad 10 see II
IN print. am sending in a poem
which | hope VIII be In print.
Your new member,
BLAND T. HARDING.