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attractive. and they are even better
than the full evening dresses, for they
can afford to have a good deal more
trimming and to be fuller and more
graceful In line-that is, graceful with
reference to the quality Of the fabric.
Black velvet is also extremely good
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Ribbon Used lavjshIv.

An intense blue is in use by MIL
liners. 1t Is seen as trimming on black
velvet hats. A deep rose shade Is also
used lavishly. In past seasons ribbon
trimming has usually meant bands
and bows or other tailored effects.
Now the use Of ribbon Is entirely DIFF
ferent. 1t consists of all sorts Of
handmade motifs and entire brims
made Of both shirred and plated rib
bons.
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The Impulse.

Hey-How did their romance start?
nev-her brother is d teller in the
hank in which he keeps his money.
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Write Ads in the Sky.

The dernler cri in publicity methods
Will shortly be put into effect in Paris.
Airplanes, flown over the capital,
will write across the sky the names OF
motor cars, face lotions, tooth powder.
the latest books, etc.
The airplanes, of which there will be
two, are light pursuit planes, very fast
and easily maneuvered. The link" Of
these novel pens" will be thick black
smoke emitted by special apparatus
From lie Petit Parisien (TranSlated
for the Kansas City starr.
it difficult to prove his title to man
sion in the skies.
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Ereshen a HEAVY Skin

With the antiseptic, fascinating CUT
cura Talcum Powder, an exquisitely
and busting powder and perfume.
Renders other perfumes superfluous.
One Of the Cuticura Toilet Trio (Soap,
o ntment, Talcum) ADVERTISEMENT.
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Don't Jaw back unless you want the
o,her fellow to know that you are as
big fool as he Is.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04
A TRIP TO OLD HISTORIC FRED
ERICkSDURG, VA.

Now. dear boys and girls of tho
t. d. c. c.. I must say love to read
OF our forefathers who had such hard
times in preparing this great coun-
try OF the free and the brave for ua
who came later down tho road of
time. but it Is SO delightful to have
an opportunity to visit the very
streets and the very paths where our
dear forefathers trod
Now, dear friends. IL you Will take
the r. F. G. p. train that leaves Rich
mond several times each day and go
up to Fredericksburg, which is near
the mouth of the old Rappahannock
River. which you will locate on your
map in your geography, you will see
some OF the most interesting historic
spots on the face OF the American
shores. When you are on the train
within about twelve miles OF Fred
ericksburg, on your way up, you will
look out the coach window on the
right and find the very house that the
great Stonewall Jackson died in after
- own men had accidentally shot
II NJ during one OF the great battles
OF the great and terrible Civil War.
Ihen In Few more minutes you will
be getting Off OF the train at Fred
ertcksburg, and leave the train on the
LETT side. Going across the street
from the station, about nearly the
very first building that was the only
home that the great John Paul Jones
the great sen fighter OF our Colonial
navy. had ~ America. Right here I
am going to tell you n secret: this
great mans right name was just John
Paul, as IT was he who added Jones
to his name in the late years OF his
life. Now YOU pass further on I'D
the street and you Will see the very
hotel (they called hotels in the oldeu
days tavernS) that George Washing
ton used 10 visit, and one time went
there with Lafayette. Then YOU go
up one OF the cross streets about two
blocks and standing there right on
the corner is the very house {think
of I'D that George WashinGton's
mother lived in. Then you go down
tho street little way and you will
find still standing James Monroos old
law office. Then little way, you
Will look at the very building where
George Washington vas initiated as n
Mason. Then 60 little further and
you will find. we'll. no-I won't tell
you more. because l want you TO go
up there and enjoy all OF this your
self. And II you do. I promise that
you viii find-oh. a lot OF other old
buildings that you Will be glad to
stop and Just wonder. Then, finally,
when you start back to take a train
back home. by looking just across
the river you Will be looking at the
very spot where II is said George
Washington. when he was n little
boy. and which your history tells you
about. cut the cherry tree down.
Now have only told you part, and
will keep the rest OF interesting
sights In one of the greatest hia-
tcrical towns we have n secret until
you yourself so there to see 1t.
Your member,
HELEN SCRCCGS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04
HOW A POOR Girl. nECAME RICH

Mae was very poor girl. but she
was also very kind, and had many
friends among the poor people. Macs
father was dead, but her mother was
not. One hot afternoon Mae sa id.
Mother. tomorrow Is your birthday.
and we must celebrate IT,"
Mac" said her mother sadly, you
must remember that wo are poor and
cannot afford IT,
But. mother. can't we make some
brown-flour cake?'
Yes" said Mrs. Grant, "wo could"
oh" said Mac. I'm going 10 pick
some flowers to put Oh the table
So off sho went happy in tho thought
that mother was to have II party"
M Ehc called it. Out In tho field she
went. and before half an hour was
out she had large bunch OF nose
gays for mother. Suddenly there was
u noise as though some one SroancT
and when Mae looked around there
was nm old woman lying on the
ground, saying In faint whisper.
water" Mao ran instantly to q
nearby brook and made cup out
OF leaves and ran hack to tho old
woman. Soon she revived her and
helped her to her feet.
Kind little girl" said tho woman.
you shall be rewarded for your
Kindness to ono 20 old as l." (This
old woman was In reality a fairy
trying to 500 the character OF this
child0
~ Mae walked on. Suddenly she saw
La large box. and she ran to II. and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04
TIE CAPTURED CHILD.
Chapter III.


Then she went into our tent and
lay down on tho rug. She lay long
time thinking about her mother and
father at homo. Finally she went 10
sleep. The next morning she ran 10
play with Black Duck and White
agile. Sho lived many years with tho
Indians. She fell in love with White
Eagle. When she WAS 81 the chief
let her so free. She didn't want TO
go. but the Indians begged her TO go.
So she went homo 10 her mother
She stayed with her a month. Then
she became restless for the Indians
ways. She had lived with them so
long that she was not used 10 the
white peoples ways. So the next
morning she packed her trunk and
set off for the camp. About month
after that she was married TO White
Eagle. They lived there at tho camp
and about a year after that they had
llt:le boy and g!rl. Tho girls name
was May and the boys name VIA
Ned. The reason they gave American
names was because they named the
children after Emma's mothea Aad
they lived happily ever after.
tTHE ENID go
Writtsn by Virginia Layno !
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04
By cAThLEEN GILL
.nHAeY BLUE
THE SENTINEL ROCK.
CHAPTER VII.
Itecapturcd.

ITO the chase. to the chase. the
prisoner has escaped" This shrill
cry ran through the camp as the last
notes OF the whistle fell on the ears
Of the Indian chief.
Immediately the whole camp was
aroused and started to recapture
Wachita and Roger and bring them
back 10 camp.
The CHIEF was very angry at what
he called the Observation-Disclosures" OF
the guards who let the prisoners es-
cape them. Dire punishment was
promised the guards IL Roger and
Wachita were not brought back to
camp.
Meanwhile Wachita had crouched
nat down on the ground on hearing
the whistle OF the Indian, and Roger
did the same. But in vain the In
dian covered them with his toma-
hawk. staring at them through the
darkness. Roger jumped up and at
tempted 10 wrench the tomnhawk
from the mans hands or else TO
fight him. But the Indians strength
was amazing. With one sy-cep OF his
broad brown hand he knocked Rog-
er's hands OFF. and so Roger knew
that II would he useless TO try 10
N",oPV tilt WHY ilu.tu keeping
vigil"
Soon voices were heard a short
distance away. and Wachita turned
just in time TO see the big chief"
show his face In front of them--cvil.
and blackcncd with anger.
Then he turned to the Indian guard
and extended his hand saying. Good
work"
Then turning to Wachita and Rog-
er he gazed keenly at them through
wrathful eyes. Your torture shall
be greater than before" he said To
Roger. Then turning to Wachita
he said. Young lady. your torture
shall he iron bars"
Then he brought two horses. and
gave them tho command to mount.
Soon the Indians were on their way.
The two captured gailoped across
the plain till finally the camp came
into sight. Two Indians pushed RoE-
er and Wachita roughly in their
tents. while the chief. standing by.
muttercd hercely under his breath.
Il guess that youngster will know
TO escape under me nc can't fool us.
though. for there are two extra
guards to watch tonight" Chuckling
softly. he went into the tent and lay
down.
(To BE Continued Sunday)
BY PEARL V. FLIESS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04
Bright Stories by Members of the Club
AT THE SI:AsIIOnE.


Part IL
They were now arriving n the
depot but 40 coach could be seen IN
which to take them.
II vas long way TO their summer
home and they could not think o:
walking. But as 1t happcucd they
had not been waiting long. IN the far
distance could be seen their unc!o
Georges big coaCr. IN the coach
was Uncle George and Helen.
The little country twins as we'll "a
the grown-up were greeted with
many hugs and kisses.
oh. how glad am 10 be going
home with you. Helen" said Cath
crime. when they were in the. coach
starting for home.
so am l." came from Teddy. away
back ia the coach
yes. We are all very glad. I'm
sure" added Mrs. Richards.
I'm just as glad AS can be TO
have you stay with Us this summer
replied Helen. their cousin OF 2. only
ono year older than the twins.
They journeyed along until they
came In sight of the bis white. IN
which they would take FOR their
summer home.
Aunt sarah ran out 20 meet them.
She Jumped the little ones UP many
times, kissing them all the while.
How glad We are 10 see YOU all
Come in and we'll have an early sup
per. then take look around ex-
stained Aun, Sarah SO they all
went IN. took on their mats ana
travelling suits. and went into supper.
MANY good things had been prepared.
which they enjoyed immensely. After
sumner they decided 10 take walk.
~ c,.s walk DO -. to the seashorc,
pleaded Catherine.
Yes. want to see me ocean
Amt sarah" returned Teddy. II 1ust
love the ocean and h'G bodies OF
water"
II do. too" replied Helen.
we shall walk down to see the
ocean" answered Aunt sarah
THEY had IA most delightful time
thai evening. And when night came
Aunt Sarah and Mrs. Richards tucked
the little one sung in bed. while
they remained later and talked about
many different and interesting things
about the scashorc and others.
Ted and Catherine slept together In
ono little bed with Helen in another
beside them.
The summer at the seashorc was Il
most pleasant ono, especially Tor the
little twins. They had many ad-
ventures and misfortunes Also had
boys and girls TO visit them almost
every day.
AT last, when the time was draw
ing near for their homeward journey,
and they had only one more week
left at the scashore the twins tried
very hard to make this the happiest
week they had spent, without any
misfortunes. But this could not oe'
they could not play without some
exciting adventures.
The time soon came when they
were gathering the things to carry
back Little Helen was very sorry
to have them go. and SO were the
twins sorry to leave.
Good-byes were said and rcttrned
by tho country and seashorc folks.
and then Uncle George took them TO
the depot to make their homeward
journey.
(Continued.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04
A LITTLE SISTER OF THE BEASTS.

Once q prince decided he would go
out hunting for lovely maiden. and
the kindest maid would be his wife.
AS soon as the people heard OF this
they put on their best clothes and
tried to look pretty and kind.
The prince travelled on and on
without finding any one with all OF
these things.
One dav as he was about to give
up he said. IT will go to that tree
and rest" so he turned back the
. bricrs. a wonderful sight met his
eyes There In an opening of tree
sat the lovelicst of all maidcns and
In her lap was n basket of plums.
which she was feeding n fnwn out OF
her hand. and by her side sat fox,
Around her was rabbit. n frog a
porcupine and on a limb was n SOUR
rel. The prince said to himself, My
turn next" and with that he went
up ond asked her to become his
bride. She accepted the honor and
they married soon after. The print.
rEound that he was not mistaken for
he had married the kindest maiden In
the world.
sg,ss,, p lsys,s4s Original,
Il. BY NANCY DICKINSON.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04
DEATH aF THE INDIANS.

Long years ago there lived people
who were called Indians. and how do
you think they lived? | Will tell
YOU. Ihey lived by hunting the ami
| iHaih and catching the Hsh Where
10 YOU think the animals lived? They
liFcd IN tho forests. as the Indians
ulo but you may be sure the rein
decr or other aHomais did not stay
close TO the wigwams They wer.
afraid OF Big crow. one Of the In
dIans. might Kill them Big Crow
would run over the mountains all
Gay Then he would go into his
home and 10 bed. Moon.on-the-
water. his mother. slept on the
ground. az her father and mother
did. One morning after the family
ate breakfast OF reindeer and buf-
ialo. Bib Crow and his father, sharp
root went hunting for some REIN
oecT tracks. when Big Grow found
one he placed his arrow in his bow
and shot.
"Has It pierced the hearth" sharp
FOOT asked his son. Yes, yes" cried
Big Crow. running toward his viz
'iinh TO carry II home.
When the two reached home thew
gave Il to Moon the Water and
went 10 hunt for more. They ran
over tho mountains and home again
cor good. Finally they went 20 bed
andsQuaw Moon-on- Water pm,
me papoose 10 sleep In his cradle
hnns on the poles OF the wigwan.
The next day was the work dav
Moon on The Water cleaned the skim
an" put them away. Big Crow and
',S ia'her again went hunting. but
'hcr could mt find any animals They
went without food and clothing for
'hir'y-three days. hunting food At
last they starved.
JOHN GRAYSON CLEATON
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04
HOW MARIA LEARNED HER GEO
GRAPHi LESSON.

"Oh. dear" sighed Marie. II never
Will learn this old geography les.
SON"
Come with me-" said 4 wee voice
Marie looked around and standing
behind her was tiny elf
Before she knew 10 she was sailing
among the clouds. All OF a sudden
they dropped to the ground. Marie
had been studying about South
America in GEOGRAPHY and found
herself in that place
The elf showed her the many sights
and she soon knew her geography
lesson.
Marie come eat your supper"
said a voice.
She opened her eyes and saw her
mother standing before her Ther
she knew She had been dreaming.
The next day the teacher said Marie
had made hundred on her geog
raphy test.
Age IS. ANNA HAVRAND.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04
AMONG THE ALLIGAToRS.
CHAPTER

CHAPTER l.
Once there was man and he lived
in Pennsylvania and hiss name was
Francis Bell. lie was a botanist ::
that Is. man who knew great deal
about flowers and animals. He
wanted to 500 the plants and animals
of Florida. He had Travelled through
South Carolina and Georgia. Bell
took an Indian for guide, and the
Indian got tired Of the trip and left.
Bell went UP the river alone. The
country was wild. and the river was
filled with alligators. He went up
ST. Johns River. The alllgators saw
Bell and came up on him to attack
the canoe, but he got his club and
drove them off. Bell had caught
some FISH for supper. and he loft
them in the boat. The alligators
saw the fish
(Continucd.)
EVELYN SMITH.
Age, TO-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04
THE ADVENTURES OF BILL AND
non.

Way out in Montana in small
village in the woods lived two boys.
Bob, the oldest, II years old; Bill.
the youngest, 10. They lived by
themselves. as they were all alone III
the world Bill was fond Of fshing.
while Bob was very fond OF cooking.
They were both fond OF adventure:
one day as they were eating din
ner there was heard loud knock at
the door. Bill ran TO open the door.
followed by Bob. There was Mr..
lived n mile and half away. II am
tired" said he. Il have ridden so
far" What is the matter?' asked
Bill. who was very curious to nmd
out. II have been robbed of pearl
necklace. II cost 500. My wife is
hcartbroken over 1t. will give you
reward II YOU help me find It,"
said Mr.. Brown. II think 1t was the
Gypsies."
Lets 30 over to Mr.. Browns and
see II we can find any footprints"
SO the three went on TO Farmer
Browns. After searching around
footprint. Yes. and look" said
Bob; one Is deeper than the other"
The man must have been lame. Here
are more leading that way" said
Bill. Let's start Immediately"
cried Bob. II wish l could co." said
Farmer Brown. but must stay
home with my wife. Good-by and
good luck" called he after them.
Bill and Bob kept on for about an
hour. following the footprints. Soon
they came near the Gypsy camp. II
was by forest. They crept up to
see what they were doing, and saw
they were gathered around a camp-
firc cooking supper. They also spot-
ted out the lame man. They soon
found out the lame man to be a
man called Jim. Jim" said ono OF
the Gypsies. go to the spring for a
pail of water" The boys knew n
short cut to the spring, and ran to
1t and hid behind some bushes TO SEQ
what would happen. Soon the man
came Flo Allied the pail with water.
RE then took box from his pockct
ana began to open it's contents
Ihen lie took out the pearls. He
then dug hole. buried It and thnn
went back 10 the other Gypsies As
soon as he was out OF sight. RiIl aud
hoh dug UP the hox. They tool, tho
pearls to Mr.. BROWN. who was vcry
Eiad to get them back. Bil ana
Eoo found policeman, and. win i,
lot Of them. went hack To tho Mac
wherc inc Gypsies were. They were
nrreslcd and soon lodged In taIl
win the reward Bill and Bob IivnI
happily ever after.
'or'sihHl) VIRGINIA MINTER.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04
Cdren,s PagPu bizel for The Times Dispatch Chdrens Club
SPECIAL ATTENTION OF MEMBERS
Wy Dear Girls and Boys:


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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04
"NO MANS LAND.

Where the popp!es bloom the swoo.e.,
over the graves OF those who nrs
dead
Where the spirit of Cod prevalent
over the graves of those who have
AHd fcush, f'r us in n mighty bann.
Now s"cetly re2pslng IN NO Mans
Land"
When they frs: crlssAd tho ocean
with Hopr struG:;iia.. In their breast.
Thank CO.: .hcy dI :heir du,y
THANK G ii theirs n peaceful rest.
where the p3ppies dane. hand In
over those graves in no Mans
Tho poppics ar, Gone now. withcrcd.
Withcred like tile rose in June.
but sad were our hearts when the
Had departed from us SO soon
Now they are M more mighty band
They sleep. sweetly sleep In NO
Mans Land"
NO SILK lined coffin Is their bed. dear:
Theirs only a rough board OF white
SGt lie welcomes their souls 20 him
ever,
The souls who fought in the nigh,
And struggled for tho freedom of
our land
Are now swccly repoSing,in no mans
Land"
Theirs is sleep untrouDled, an. ,os.
Not even n cloud disturbs their rest
And while peoples dance hani in
hand
There lie their graves IN NO Mans
Land"
(End)
Ry DEtDT
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04

write. think your letter was just
fine for this Sunday and also Teorl
FNcas and Hereford Johnson's writ
ings were just fine. My father is
going TO the pageant and says | can
go IL l want to, SO / guess I WILL
am sending in some names or giI.s IN
figures which hope will be Ia prin,
Sunday. l Will be ten years old sun
day after next. We are having some
painting done, So cannot have \
party. was going To nave one II
1t had not. so that couldn't. Well
as my letter is rather long. Will
close.
remain. yours truly.
Age .. MAEGARF:T J.. GEE.
Not Room For ALL
Dear Editor:
was very sorry not Ia see my
last story in the paper, hut / am
sending in another story. which hope
VII! escape Mr.. Wasteua,Kc:
Writes About Horse.
Dearest Editor:
| am sending you n poem. ana y :
turc OF one OF the horses | loveu
most. He was n sorrcl saddle ,3rs.
and he and were great friends.
Papa sold him not long ago and we
all missed him very much. Ills nam.
was Dan. | hope that you will pub
lish them both. but / must not take
up any more room.
An old friend OF Tho r. p. c. c..
HELEN CRUM
Likes Contest Title.
Dear Editor;
/ think Virginia would be fine to
use for the contest
am sending in drawing and
hope IL Will be published
am. Yours sincerely.
MARJORIE +. BRANCH
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04
IN LOVING MEMORY.

over in France. whore red pop,,o,
grow.
Nmerica's sons are sleeping.
ana over their graves Old Glor,
waves,
Her Vigil ever keeping.
france! don't forget your promise
10 THIS dear old U. S. A..
ana doht forget the mothers
VINO gave their sons awav
'lcase decorate their graves
For this is Memorial pay.
FRED STROrDE
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04
TIE CAVE.

once upon time there was n
iittic boy and girl. Their names
were John and Margret. They were
twins. one day they were going on
picnic TO the woods. They had "A
mother and father. whose name was
White. When they got to the woods
ana had dinner they took wal..
While walking they were taken by
soino Indians 10 I cave.
Next chapter The Escape"
ROBERT WoOLMER,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-04
"A STORY.
(OrigiI,a!.)
FsI0I'I
BY PEARL V. Fill


There was once ii. Re Sill that
was very rich. Her name was Helen
Proctor. and She was very pretty.
hut alyso very narihcarted
Ono day as she was riding in her
fathers Limousine she saw little
ragged girl sitting on the curbstonc
This little girls name was Louise
AS the limousine went by Louise
asked or rather begged for something
10 eat.
AT this Helen made Il very :harp
reply, saying How dare you ask ,rc
Tor an:thinG. you vulgar snrim3?"
lhcn Louise answered, II hope u soc
on suffer as do and stay In nov
erty."
ABOUT II year later Louise's hcrc
was run. led. for Ic.cn had become
poor ana Louise rlc.i. but Louise ,ad
KIND and loving heart and won
many frlenda
80 (The &nd.)
BY LILLE NJ. GOLDBERG