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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-14
SCARCITY OF LEATHER
REEVES WOODEN SHOES

Berlin, MAY 13.-(Correspondence
of the Associated Press. - After
more than century and a half of
relative unpopularity and disuse, ex'
cept among the peasantry, wooden
shoes are becoming the vogue with
school children once more, and their
use is being actively and practically
encouraged by school authorities.
The reason, of course, is the scar
city and unprecedented eXpensiveness
of leather shoes, which gradually
have caused people to forget the old
time dislike of and stigma attaching
to wooden shoes. Hundreds of school
children in the past few weeks have
taken either to leather shoes with
wooden soles or to the old all-wooden
"pantine."
The first move in favor of a re-
sumption of wooden shoes was taken
by the school authorities in notifying
teachers that they should counten-
anCe the use OF such things, IN spite
of all the noise made when the chill
dren clattered about the bare floors
in them.
Then the authorities of the suburb
of Iichterfelde went a step further,
and offered a premium of one mark
| to all children being in part or en-
tirely supported who would wear
| wooden shoes with wooden soles for
period of four weeks. Those al
| thorities who have charge of sup
porting the families of soldiers spent
considerable sum of money in the
purchase of several hundred pairs OF
shoes. which were offered to the pub
lie at prices ranging from little
over dollar to dollar and hall
pair.
At first only the boys took to the
new shoes, but gradually the girls
too. have adopted them, and hundreds
of children of both sexes wear them
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-14

naturally want to so light ON lux
uries The popular car will sell dt
from 5000 to 5000 francs.
"The American constructors have
studied the cost of turning out Il
car more closely than the French,
who have aimed first rather to pc"
fection and only secondarily at low
est consistent cost The Americans,
however seem to have arrived at low
costs in many points without af-
Getting the running qualities of their
cars or their wearing properties. For
instance, wheel hubs of French ma
chimes are made of bronze; cast,
countersunk and turned: they weigh
from two to four pounds, and cost
from four to seven francs. The came
hub on an. American machine is made
of brass and is stamped, weighs about
third of pound and costs one
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-14

TO school daily and save their eN'
pensive leather shoes for Sundays
and special occasions. Gradually
they are winning vogue in other
parts of Berlin and, of course, are
widely worn in the country districts,
The history of the "pantine' or
wooden slipper, generally without
heels of any sort, goes back for cen
turies. Along in the early years OF
the eighteenth century an edict was
issued in Prussia against their use
and not only we're the persons VINO
disobeyed punished, but communities
which permitted their use were fined
heavily. For a long time, however
they continued to be so popular that
the edict had to be renewed more
than once. People really stopped
wearing them only when they be-
came a sort Of badge of poverty, and
their use has never entirely disap-
neared in country districts. where
thew are fer better protection than
leather against mud and wet and
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-14
Saws W0man's Beauty
Depends Upon Heath
Health and Vigor Necessi-
tate Regulation of Organs
of Elimination.

Skin foods aud face creams and pow
dors cannot make woman beautiful,
because beauty lies deeper than that
n dcpends on health. In most cases
the basis of health and the cause OF
sickness can be traced to the action OF
the bowels.
The headache, the lassitude the sal
low skin, and the lustcrless eyes are
usually caused by constipation. An
ideal remedy for women and one that
is especially suited to their delicate
organisms, is found in DR., Caldwelrs
Syrup Pcpsiu. mild laxative com
pound, pleasant to the taste and free
from opiatcs and narcotic drugs of ey-
cry description. Mrs. Gertrude Jor-
dan, 522 North Liberty St, Indiana
polis. Ind, says: 1T is simply fine; |
have never been able to find anything
to compare with Dr CaldwelPs Syrup
peps!n. | started using it for the ba-
by. and now it is my family standby
in all cases where n laxative is need
ed"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-14

In issuing his decree, Minister Won
Trott zu Solz called the attention Of
teachers to the fact that because OF
the shortage of paper, children who
still have to use the bound books
must be made to use up every avail
able space, and that the books no
longer need be enclosed in a heavy
paper cover, all of which goes to
waste.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-14
AMERICAN CARS WILL BE
FACTORS WHEN WAR ENDS

Paris. May 1&-tCorrcspondcnce
of the Associated Press) The nee,
ossary revolution in the construction
of automobiles in France after the
war" says competent authority on
the motor car business, will involve
an imitation of the American moder-
ate-priced car Hy the time hostili'
ties have ceased all the requisitioned
cars" he says, "will be ready for
either the scrap heap or the bargain
counter. All those who motored be-
fore the war and the thousands OF
soldiers and officers who have learn
ed to drive since. must buy anew II
they want seryiceable cars. Thei'
purses will be lighter and their liy
ing expenses heavier, so they viii
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-14

where their durability naturally COM
mends itself to the peasants.
Paper shortage, like the leather
shortage, is also having its effects in
the Prussian schools in the decree
by the minister of education that
from now on states shall to the full
est possible extent replace the old
time paper booklets in which the
children have been accustomed to do
their lessons.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-14
DANGERS OF LRAFT.

Drafts feel best when we are hot and
perspiring. just when they are most
dangerous and the result is neuralgia,
Stif Neck. Sore Muscles or sometimes
an attack Of rheumatism. In such cases
apply Sloan's Liniment II stimulates
circulation 10 the sore and painful
part The blood flows freely and IN
short time the stiffness and pain leave.
Those suffering from neuralgia or
neuralgic headache will find one or
two applications OF Sloan's Liniment
will give grateful relief. The agoniZing
pain gives way to a tingling sensation
OF comfort and warmth and quiet rest
and sleep IS possible. Good for Eeuri-
tis. too. Price 25c, at your druggist
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29
HOW EUROPEAN PRESS VIEWS
RUMANIA'S ENTRY INTO WAR

tack will lead the Rumanian army into
Transylvania. where a majority OF the
population favor the invaders. At the
same time the passage OF the Danube.
an advance on Sofia and the breaking
down Of the Bulgarian power in CO.
operation with the allied forces at Sa-
loniki. has Its attraction"
The Petrograd correspondent of the
Morning Post says: "Rumania's task
obviously will not be confined to the
Bulgarian front. where decision would
be merely of secondary consequence.
Russia has ready considerable forces
for use in the Balkans, composed of
former Austro-Hungarian subjects, full
ly armed and Differed partly by Aus
tro- Hungarians and partly by Serbians;
These forces have taken the oath OF
and will fight under the Russian flag"
Ready for New Foes.
BERLIN, August %, via London, Au-
gust 2s.-Concerning Rumania the
Berliner Tageblatt says:
The declaration of war against Aus
tria- Hungary means. not only in form,
but in fact, war against US. Italy, ac-
cording to the semi-official declaration
this morning, was left in no doubt that
Germany considered it's first duty I'M
der its treaty to give military support
to our Austro-Hungarian ally. 1t fol-
lows that what applied to Italy yester-
day applies to Rumania tomorrow.
The Lokal Anzeiger says:
The decision of the crown council At
Bucharest surprises the central pow
ers as little as did the Italian declara-
ton of war. It places before the CEN
trail powers new military tasks, the &C.
complishment Of which was hardly ieit
to the last minute. The new situation
may be met with our old confidence In
the invincibility Of our arms"
On the other hand, the Vossische
Zeitung points out that 1t would be
foolish to regard the new situation IN
the spirit Of light optimist. although
the new constellation releases energies
on the part Of the central powers and
their allies which are of no small i'm
portance. Bulgarian statesmen have
followed the development of affairs in
Rumania with undescribed pleasure
The Tagliche Rundschau asserts that
Field Marshal Won Mackensen has
been active quietly during the last few
months, and, In cooperation with the
Bulgarian forces, will be able to meet
the 400, 900 men of the Rumanian army
in such a manner that Rumanians may
be forced to regret having exchanged
good paying business for the horrors
Of war"
'The good spirit Of King Carol Qate
King of RUNAWAY has vanished" de-
clares the Post, which adds: Scarcely
two years have passed since he de-
parted, and today his people have been
has made Of Europe an armed, battling
arena"
Grave Blow to Central Powers.
THE HAGUE. August 20. via Lon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29
ENTENTE ALLIES REGARD
) RUMANlA AS BIG ASSET
kightens Ring Around Central En-
: pires and May Materially
!. Shorten the War.

sPETRoGRAD. August %. via London.
Far against Austria IL regarded In
kmcial circles as Of far-reaching Sig
Fadcance. The foreign once points out
hree striking beneats-the aid Of the
Substantial Rumanian army. which,
Sdtted against Austria, win lessen Rus
t5a's task and will afford greater free
fom Of action one the left wing Of the
Eestern front: the Tightening Of the
Hng around the central empires and
Be opening Of . new line Of attack;
he cutting on Of grain supplies to the
&ustre-Germans. upon which the latter
re believed to have placed great re-
Vance.
sRscsnt dispatches from Bucharest in
e3cated that tho sale OF the entire
Humanian crop had virtually been ar
hinged for and that shipping of the
grain had already begun.
sPARIs. August 2s-The entrance OF
1umsnia into the war was received
the FIRST time in many months. the
newspapers were permitted to publish
extra editions. and In half an hour all
gafis had learned the news and the
9sy was hedagged with the Rumanian
ThD dselaration had been expected
1Uuy BY hour for three days The gen.
SrAl belief in Paris IL that Rumania's
4rtton win tend to shorten the war
oom4 OF the more optimistic military
eommenfatore predict that Turkey will
% crushed within six months and that
Austria will be subjected to unbear-
gle pressure, but Parisians have OBJ
e1ryed the failure of many predictions
md are inclined to wait calmly for the
evenfs the future has in store.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29
RUMANIA SETS FORTH REASONS
FOR TAKING HAND IN THE WAR

BUCHAREST. August 20. via Petro-
grad and London. August 2s.-The
causes which led Rumania to declare
war on Austria-Hungary are set forth
in note presented to Count Czernin
the Austro-Hungarian minister to Ru-
mania, after meeting of the Rumanian
crown council at which it was decided
to declare war. Summarized, the rea-
sons given are:
The triple alliance, to which Rumania
was party, was broken when Italy de-
clared war against Austria-Hungary.
Austria Hungary threatened the in
terests and national aspirations Of Ru-
mania.
Austria -Hungary's assurances that it
was not inspired by spirit of conquest
or territorial gains in attacking Serbia
have not been fulfilled.
Rumania was confronted with terri
torial and political changes menacing
her future.
Rumanians in Hungary suffered OPP
preston, arousing a continual state of
luminosity between the two nations.
Rumania desired to hasten the end of
the war, safeguard her racial interests
and realize her national unity.
Alliance No Longer Exists.
The note, after defining tho purposes
Of the triple alliance, as constituted
prior to the war, and after declaring
that this alliance no longer existed aft
er Italy declared war upon Austria
Hungary. read as follows:
'Rumania remained In the peace
group Of states, seeking to work in
agreement In order to assure peace and
to conserve the situation de facto and
de jure created by treaties. Rumania,
powers making war for the sole pur-
pose of Transforming, from top to bot
tom, the old arrangements which had
served as a basis for their treaty of
alliance. These changes were for Ru-
ma MIA proof that the object she pur-
sued in joining the triple alliance no
longer could be attained and that she
must direct her efforts in new paths,
especially as the work undertaken by
Austria Hungary threatened the inter-
ests of Rumania and her national as
pirations. Consequently Rumania re-
sumed her liberty of action.
The neutrality which Rumania i'm
posed upon itself in consequence of a
of war made Independently
of its will and contrary to It's inter-
the assurances that Austria Hungary
in declaring war against Serbia, was
not inspired by spirit OF conquest or
of territorial gains. These assurances
have not been realized.
Menace to the Future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29
NINE PARALYSIS CASES.
One New Patient Today in Washing
ton: Three Reported Cured.

With the reporting of another case
of infantile paralysis today. and the
dischargtng OF three patients an cured,
Washington now has nine cases Of the
malady under treatment There have
been twsnty-seven cases since the nrst
Of the year. twenty-five OF which have
been recorded since July /. and four
deaths.
The latest patient 10 Samuel Huston.
two years old. residing at 1926 Georgia
avenue northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29
Building Permits.

Building permits were issued today to
the following:
Municipal Realty Company. to build
dwelling at 4709 Mead street northeast;
architect, c. H. Robertson: builder. A.
Savoy; estimated cost. $4,000.
w. S. Minnix. to build apartment 1T
1920 K street northwest; architect and
contractor, A. c. Minnix; estimated cost.
$40. 900.
Annie NJ. Padgett to repair storage at
1877 18th street southeast: estimated
cost, $50.
Mrs. E. P. Simons. to repair dwelling
at 1901 14th street northeast; estimated
cost. $3.50.
United Cigar Store Company. to repair
store at 1875 Pennsylvania avenue north
west; estimated cost. $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29

don, August 2s.-The Dutch newspa-
pers view Rumania's entry into the war
as a grave blow to the central powers.
and especially to Austria Hungary.
They refer especially to the material
motives which prompted Rumania's ac-
tion. The Maasbode says:
History, which will Judge on the
moral and not the material principles,
will not decide in favor Of Rumania.
however fortunate her choice may turn
out from q material standpoint"
The Haandelsblad says: "Rumania' s
action means that Bucharest foresees
the ultimate defeat of the central pow
ers, although 1t cannot expect a walk
over, as In the second Balkan war"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29

LONDON. August s2s.-All the Lon.
don morning papers give most Of thetl
editorial space to discussion Of Ru'
mania's entry into the war. emphasizing
its economic. political and moral a.
well as military effects.
With reference to its military signif'
canoe the papers all assert that 1t alters
the whole balance Of man power in the
eastern and southeastern theaters
brings Bulgaria between the upper and
neither mi1lstones and offers Russia 8
route to the heart of the enemy's coun.
try. route whose defense involves q
large extension of the enemy's line and
an enormous increase in his RESPONSE
bilities. The Daily News says:
'Tt Is the development of the central
powers which Rumanian success would
complete that is the capital fact of the
situation. Economically the importance
of Rumania's step Is the loss to the
central powers of the supplies they
have been drawing from the big Balkan
state"
The Express says: Germany has
been receiving cattle, wheat and petro-
leum from Rumania in great quantities
This supply is now cut of when the de-
mand is more urgent than ever"
Discuss Eject in Greece.
Politically. the London papers believe
Rumania's entry Is likely to have its
most immediate effect in Greece
strengthening the hands of venixelos
and the pro-entente party. The Morn
ing Post says:
"For her indecision and weakness
Greece Is now suffering heavily. but
there are signs that under the teaching
OF bitter experience the Greek people
are coming to their senses. They will
be wise to look to it that their re-
pentance does not come too late"
on the moral effect on the German peo-
pie of Rumania's action. The Daily
Chronicle asks:
Can the masses in the enemy coun-
tries continue to believe the legend OF
victory when they see this verdict
passed by neutral Craftsmanship"
The Daily Telegraph says:
Germany awakes after an orgy OF
hysterical delight over the safe return
that the strongest armed European
neutral Is ranged against her, ready for
instant war at the point Of greatest
peril to her defensive scheme"
Advance Into Transylvania.
The Times military correspondent.
discussing the probable next step by
Rumania, says:
1.-THE strategic situation points to a
combination of Rumania with the pres
ent Russian offensive. This line Of at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29
!. TURKISH DRIVE CHECKED.
z
reported That Russians Block
/. Threatened Tnvasion NJ persia

The Turkish drive toward Persia,
yhsch was aimed. apparently. to out
Hank the Russian armies Of the grand
duke operating in Armenia, II reported
IL messages just received here to
have been held up at Woe by heavy
Russian reinfofcements.
The foreign legations At Teheran.
though still disturbed. have not yet
ned from the city. This report. taken
ID conjunction with the recent Russian
a1ccesses 1t Bitlis and Aush, Il In.
t1rpceted - fsmovtng danger either OF
G Turkish outfAnking movement
alaaose Hn9saa Or 81 an invasion o6
- 80 -. esd ~ .-.--ss..s-----
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29

| ton de facto threatening great terri
torial transformations and political
changes of a nature constituting a
grave menace ns to the future Of Ru-
mania attempted to accomplish, in a
spirit of fafthfulness to the triple al
lance, thus was rendered barren by
the very powers called upon to de-
| fend it.
I'm adhering in 1888 to the group of
I central powers Rumania was far from
forgetting the bonds of blood consti-
tuting between them pledge for her
domestic tranquility, as we'll as for
| the Improvement of the lot of the Ru-
| manians of Austria Hungary. In fact,
Germany and Italy, who reconstructed
their states On the basic principle of
| nationality. could not but recognize the
legitimacy of the foundation upon
, which their own existence reposed.
CAS- for Austria Hungary, she found
in the friendly relations established be-
tween her and Rumanfa assurances of
tranquility both in her interior and
on our common frontiers. for she was
bound to know to what extent the dis
content of her Rumanian population
found echo among US, threatening our
good relations.
Treated as Inferior Race.
For period of thirty years the
Rumanians of Austria Hungary not
only never 81" q reform introduced,
but, instead. were treated as an in
ferior race and condemned to suffer
the oppression Of q foreign element
which constitutes only minority amid
the divers nationalities constituting the
Austro-Hungarian states.
"All the injustices our brothers thus
made to suffer maintained between our
country and the monarchy q continual
state Of animosity. At the outbreak Of
the war Austria-Hungary made no
effort to ameliorate these conditions.
After two years Of the war Austria
Hungary showed herself as prompt to
sacrifice her peoples as powerless to
defend them. The war in which almost
the whole Of Europe is partaking
raises the gravest problems affecting
the national development and very ex-
istence of the states.
"Rumania, from a desire to hasten the
end Of the conflict and to safeguard
her racial interests. sees herself forced
to enter into line by the side Of those
who are able to assure her realiZa-
ton of her national unity. For these
reasons Rumania considers herse6. from
this moment, in a state of war with
Austria Hungary"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29
Plans to Raise Funds for Regatta.

Efforts are being made by the Mid
funds for the big rowing meet to be
held on the upper Potomac river Mon
day afternoon. 1t is stated the ex-
penses of the regatta will be about
$4,000 and the Potomac Boat Club, un-
der whose auspices 1t is to be held. is
taking q leading part in the campaign
for funds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29
Her Throat Cut, Ear to Ear.
Fespondence Of Tha star,

Special CoFTesponAence Of Tha Star.
CLARENDON. Va. August 2s.-With
her throat cut from ear to ear, Maggie
Nelson. colored. thirty-five years old,
was found dead at her home at John
sons Hill. near here. yesterday, It is
thought she had been dead probably a
day before found. Her husband. Frank
Nelson. charged with the crime, is still
at large.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29
JUST RECEIVED.

Especially attractive are the new lots of
Fiber Silk Sweaters that have just come to
hand. In various styles and in colors of rose,
and white. Priced at $6.75 and $S75.
Also New Shetland Wool Sweaters in
Copenhagen, lavender and purple, with striped
collars, cuffs and belt. Exceptionally good
values. Priced at $675.
Third floor. G street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29
New Fall Sweaters.

Ribbed Wool and Shetland Wool Sweaters are in
white and rose. all white, and white black and
white cardinal and white, ss.7s to Sl0z5.
Combination Wool and Angora Sweaters in pink
and blue blue and white, green and TAM orange and
white, heather, oxford and tan; $500 to S875
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29
New Lingerie Blouses,

Many entirely styles in Lingerie Waists hav
Just been received and they reveal charm and dstine
ton bit different from those usually seen You Wi
lind the assortment especially interesting at this tim
and worthy your inspection
New Batiste, Organdy and Cotton Wolfe
Waists, with pretty touches of hand embroid-
cry tueks. lace-trimmed long sleeves, collars
finished with hemstitching or tucks Moder
ately priced for the qualities presented.
SIPS to $500.
New Handkerchief Linen BIouses in the
always desired tailored and semi tailored eff
feets; also the favored colored and striped de-
signs.
SIPS to $500.
Third
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29
Invites People to POOLS Paradise 2

Senator Reed invited the country 10
explore that delightful country which he
said Mr.. Hughes had characterized as
fools paradise" The Missouri senator
then gave figures to show that bank de-
posits increased in President Wilson's first
three years 20.5 per cent, or $685.. 46i s75;
that bank resources increased ais per
cent. or s7.s9s, 400. 900. and that resources
reached an aggregate Of SIS. $50. ss5. 900.
The actual increase under Wilson,
said Senator Reed. was nearly four times
as great as under Roosevelt and almost
three times as great as under Taft
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-29

man who has persistently insisted re
when she invaded Belgium: In complete
accord with a man who refers in coarse
language to the President as a ''mollycod-
die a man of weasel words: in COM
plete accord with a man who falsely as
serts that we were bound by treaty 10
engage in the conflict against Germany
in complete accord with a man who de-
mands universal military service and war
preparation upon a scale not hithe, }
dreamed of.