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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-08
By GARRETT
P. SERVISS

you would recognize them for what
they are, and could indicate to your
strange friends that you had come,
like a greater Columbus. from q
brighter world across the sea OF
space. Perhaps you would have
difficulty in persuading them not to
worship you as a visiting god-un-
less they took another view, and
tried to eat you,
II has been too hastily assumed by
those who accept the two-faced con-
dition of Venus that no life can be
possible on the night side. We know
that there must be an abundant at
mosphere there. and that alone fur
nishes the basis for an adjustment
OF conditions which could largely
counteract the consequences OF the
lack OF sunlight. You might find
elements in that atmosphere that
would conserve heat and permit
even some kind OF vegetation to
flourish.
Face to face with facts so incred-
ible from the viewpoint OF earthly
experience that our science would
reject their possibility. you might
rid yourself OF narrow terrestrial
prejudices. based only on the anal
ogy of our particular experience Of
life, and learn from Nature herself
that the power that can make differ
ent planets can. with equal ease,
make different races OF living beings
suited to the peculiar conditions OF
those planets.
In Imagination I can see you. sit
ting In the midst OF that unendinR
starry night, amid the strange seem
cry and the stranger creatures OF
that far-on world, and gazing up at
the glowing earth-star over your
head. with the wonder OF such 4
widening OF knowledge is man new
er before experienced filling your
eyes with the look OF an awakening
demigod
In the next article we will SUB
Rosa gOV to NTs for . WhLA a Mara
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-08
If We Lived on Venus

earth is the brightest object they
ever see IN the sky. II Is their
substitute for both sun and moon.
Its amazing GpIendor-especially
amazing to them-its slow motion
across the sky. occupying many
months from its rising to its
setting, its gradual increase, fol-
lowed by an equally gradual de-
crease. Of brightness, and the
curious behavior OF its bright little
attendant. the moon, which they
can see. and you could see. with the
naked eye-all these are exactly the
the things to give rise to super
stitious notions and ceremonies.
just as similar, though not quite so
singular, phenomena have often
done upon. the earth.
The very circumstances of life on
the night side OF Venus-the gloom.
as compared with a sunIit world,
the absence OF the cheering in
nuences of daylight and all that
that brings with it-would naturally
tend to make the inhabitants super
stitious. unless. which may be more
probable. they are destitute OF even
sufficient Intelligence to invent a
legend, or to feel any kind of fear
except mere brute terror concerning
things that could physically hurt
them.
But suppose that you did find
them a race of beings capable of in
tellectual development. but subbued
and oppressed by the Imaginations
that ignorance breeds. You would
he like a missionary OF reason and
knowledge among them! However
thrilling the sight OF your world
and Its attendant moon. looking
like Two. companion stars in th0
kpDlsks ReaYeRS HiEAt h Il xou.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-08
Advice to the Lovelorn
By BEATRICE FAIRFAX

but they still continued and
finally ended by walking up to
us. Fear compelled US to talk to
them, but we soon got rid Of
them Ever since when we meet
them on the street they always
follow US. What would you doH
Having no mother 1 ask your
advice. PERPLEXED.
Ny dear child. your fear took ex-
actly the wrong form. 1t should have
driven you away from the men who
annoyed you. II you are dignihed
and make II very clear to the men
that you intend to have nothing to
do with them they will stop bother
Ing you. But are you quite honest
with yourselves about the situation?
Didn't you rather like the adventure
and the excitement OF being follow
ed? Even though you walked away
were you not inclined to look back
and glggle and do other little coQuet-
fish things that were designed to
lure the men on after you: II you
cannot handle the situation-if your
own quiet good behavior does not
discourage these men, walk up TO
them and tell them quietly that I'M
less they stop annoying you Il will
be necessary for you to call the
police to your aid. But the thing you
can do II you are the well-behaYed,
sensibln girls hope you are. Is to
stop the whole thing by your own
quiet dignity. There Is terrible
danger In scrapinG acquaintance
with ulen in this way. Have moth
Ing to do with them-and make your
Intentions clear.
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Happy Marriage.

Dear Miss Fairfax:
There is a young lady to whom
l have been attentive for two
years. and 1 have reason to be-
lieve she loves me. 1 have always
been exceedingly good to her. and.
while she is an unusually hne and
accomplished girl, fear 1 do not
love her.
No doubt you will md this an
unusual case. but. really. would
you advise marriage. for It Is OF
her happiness that l am thinking.
not So much mine. II this course
could be advisable. What should
1 do? ANXIOUS.
Perhaps you are entertaining IAN
gels unawares." Love Is not fever
and thrill and excitement. II ia
rather. devotion and admiration and
sympathy. plus attraction. 1t Is
based on conEeniality and compan-
ionship. and its roots lie In respect
and sturdy affection. When you an
alyZe your feelings for the girl OF
whose happiness you are thinking. il
It not made up of the very things OF
which a happy marriage ought to be
based? Marriage is a lie partner
ship-not a casual adventure; remem-
Der that
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-08
ies written somewhere in France the words

~ UT of the yellow written somewhere
II II leap and
~ That night a sweetsmeling pillow
hind the
behind Ter eyeids.
The rafting Of shutters sounds like
IRE hear write, you"-
and she is glad he has her picture-the
81 shut don't woy"they
myeouy delecable fascinating
Of little French May he shut his
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-08

The jam great should
in her
melting the DELL
CIoso He whacked up,
nkng
the drivingcap chap who folks
mind? little SOUL" she mind
big rolls down cheek and makes round the
soldier
France Under the that fingers the honor
tashioning!
NELL BRINKLEY.
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This story will be continued IN
the Sunday afternoon edition 81
The Times
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-08

Ny Dear Miss Fairfax:
One day as my girl friend ard
were going up the street tive
men on the street corner started
to filrt with us. I'VE paid no at
tention to their advance on rs,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-08
When You Are Travelling.

BEFORE starting long trips when II Is often incon-
yenient to get food, try carrying package of large
rasns or dates package of sailed peanuts and pack
age or two chocolate These carry well and always
ready is the combination of these simple foods that
valuable-From Good Housekeeping.
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An Unexpected Welcome
Episode 9.


By great good luck. Benson had
been IN such haste that In closing
the door he had not made certain
that the latch had snapped. and the
door stood partly open CArsIaks
boldly stepped IN. But on the very
threshold he halted. dared.
For he found himself in a large
foyer-Iike room. beautifully deco
rated and furnished. and in this
room. facing him were Benson, the
High PriestsEs Emnd three OF her
Arab followers, all smiling at him.
He Bsnsed q trap then, but too
late, for as he turned toward the
door. again. he found himself con-
fronted by another Arab who had
come in after him and nov stood
guard.
welcome, Mr.. Carslake," said the
High Priestess, quietly, we
rather expected you. We had an
idea you would follow WiEgssy
Benson hereT'
WigEssy Benson Erinned, well
satisfied with himself for his part
Of the game, Carslaks turned upon
him glowing fercely.
I'll be even with you, Wiggssy,"
he said. You know / always pay
my debts"
At this Wiggsey stopped grinhinE
and turned TO the High Priestess
Iomswhat an1iously.
Have no fear" said the PrieEtess
calmly, And turning to Carslske,
she added, The Sacred Order OF the
Violet God has many eyes. Mr.. Cars
lake. II sees, for instance that
Pearl standish lies unconscious
in yeur Forty-hfth street house.
You, too, shall be unconscious with
in the next FIVE minutes, unless you
will be good enough TO take US to
the violet diamond"
That cannot promise to do"
answered CarBlaks.
NSoPt nunHrsd ths PTISStpAh
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By Fred Jackson.
Episode 9.
paSy-sSht, IsIT. b. Fred JIcksOs. an riSAu
~ARsLARB turned impatiently
and nodded at Benson.
Hello. Benson! Don't
stop me! -. Big deal on See
you laterI :. Look me up at the
usual place So long!"
He freed himself from Benson's
grasp and passed on. leaving the
pickpoclet staring after him
carslake made swiftly for the
street entrance, but not more swift
~ than did Benson. And once Cars
lake had vanished. Benson brought
forth the envelope with the ring in
Il and examined It with satisfaction.
He had picked carslake's pocket
during the brief interval that they
had spoken together. and wigEsey
Benson now had the rinEI
Sarslake in Pursuit.
'carslake had scarcely left the sta
tion than he slipped his hand into
his pocket, carelessly. to make sure
that the ring was safely his at last
To his conformation he found no
ring there. The envelope that he
had seen Tom Carleton thrust into
his side pocket was gone.
He stopped. guessing instantly
what had happened to It
-, Wiggsey Benson was the culprit.
His speciality was picking pockets.
Angriiy. Carslake turned to re-
traes his steps and pursue Benson.
Tom Carleton, who had been follow
ing carslake at discreet distance.
continued the pursuit.
As carslaks re-entered the sta
tion Benson was just passing out
through one Of the farther doors
carBlake quickened his pace. thank
full that Benson had not yet COW
cred his tracks But when Cars
lake reached the exit through which
Benson had passed Benson was Just
entering a taxicab.
carslaks shouted his name and
started to run. but the taxi rolled
on before Carslake reached It He
caught the next taxi and bads the
driver follow Benson. Tom caught
the third taxi and followed Cars
lake. And In this order the three
cabs started at . swift pace up
town.
Before an apartment house Of
modest appearance on the upper
West side. Benson descended. He
paid OF his cab and without a back
ward glance crossed the pavement
and vanished though the big DOR
way.
CarslGnke. scarcely an instant
behind him. however. found no sign
Of him when he reachedd the hall.
But fortunately there was scrub
womEn washing the doors and from
her oGrGlAks learned into which
apartment Benson had gone.
An Unexpected Welcome
BY great good luck. Benson had
been IN such haste that In closing
the door he had not made certain
that the latch had snapped. and the
door stood partly open CGrsIaks
boldly stepped IN. But on the very
threshold he halted. dared.
For he found himself in q large.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-15

Several senators sharply questioned hlm Ill what were described as some what heated" exchanges. Some of the members were said to be inclined to attribute to General Crozier him. self responsibility for the reduction of o3 per cent in rifle production at private plants due to the change in type.
 Failure to use appropriations for the purpose intended was developed from General Crozier. In particular an appropriation of $5,00O.00O made ln August, 1916, for small arms and intended by congress for rifles, Gen eral Crozier said, was used for pist- ols, some at high royalties from pri. Vate contractors.
 General Crozier reiterated that rifle production will increase so that mo American troops sent abroad will be without surplus arms and that soon there will be ample for training pur- poses.
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PICK 0F GERMAN ARMY RUSHED ID
 WESTERN FRONT
Now 150 Divisions in West and 79 in East, Says
 Military Expert.

London, Dec. 14.-The military cor respondent of the Times in a general review of the military situation esti- mates that there are now about 15O German divisions on the western front and 79 on the eastern front. but that apparently all men between 19 and 35 years old are being with drawn from the latter point for serv- ice in the west. The writer concurs in the opinion that the Germans will probably try to settle matters in the west before Russia recovers and America is ready, hoping to deliver a decision this winter or in the spring.
 The central powers, he declares, are seriously beset by want of the ex- haustion of their reserves, so that it may be necessary for them to strike very quickly. At any rate, in his view. a half million fresh fighting Side ins the west ssFftl corresponding increase in guns and aircraft.
 The correspondent does not think this will lbe sufficient to insure vic tory for the central powers, but he argues that it must compel great eff forts and speedy ones by the allies. He points out that Great Britain can extend conscription to Ireland, to raise the age limit for service to 50 years, comb the industries and send youths of IS to the front. By the vigorous application of all these means, in his view, the allies can "carry on" until the Americans arrive in force. He recognizes, however, that Contentious legislation" must be faced to enable such an applica- tion of effort.
 The combined strength of the allies on the western front ,the writer con this will be sufficient to insure a vic- tory in an ambitious offensive, and he urged the reconsideration of ideas upon distant operations, instancing where he says there are men to turn the scales in France.
 "It avails us nothing," adds the writer "to occupy Jerusalem or Bag dad if we are unsuccessful in the main theatre"
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COMPANIES MUST
 GET LICENSE

Washington, Dee 14.-To guard against transmission of information tO the enemy, President Wilson has issued orders requiring foreign insur- ance companies, allied and neutral, doing business in the United States to obtain license from the Treasury De partment before February 1. In ex- planation of the order and to get sug- gestions on regulations, Secretary Me- Adoo today addressed letter to the National Board of Fire Underwriters, American Institute of Marine Under writers and National Workmen s Compensation Service Bureau
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-15
COAL SUPPLY Is AMPLE.
But Transportation Problems Have
 Not Yet Been Solved. Says Garfield.

New York, Dec. 1.-The coal sup ply of the country is ample" if we could but solve the problem of trans portation Or. Harry Garfield, United States fuel administrator declared in an address tonight at the annual meeting or the academy of Political Science. Lack of united action on the part of the railroads separate administration and divided authority added to the difficulties.
 eve are supplying more coal to Canada than ever before," pr. Gar field said, "but in spite of this fact and the further fact that our demand is larger than ever before, the supply is ample if we could but solve the problem of transportation.
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KOLLIN MUST AWAIT
 ACTION OF JURY

Charged with being an alien enemy, John Serge Kollin was bound over to await the action of the federal grand jury yesterday by United States Commissioner A. l.. Burnett. Kollin claims to be Russian and was ar rested recently by Sheriff B. F. Nc Graw at Star City. A number of maps and other suspicious papers were found on his person and he was brought to this city for trial. He was committed to jail in default of bond in the sum of $1,000 and Deputy United States Marshal A. H. Reed took him to Little Rock last night, where he will be placed in prison.
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TONS OF QUESTIONNAIRES.

Little Rock, Dec. 4.-Transfer wag- ons were piled high with the mail leaving the office of the adjutant gen eral of Arkansas on Friday afternoon. The mail bags were filled with ques- tlonnaires for use by the county boards. The returns from these will begin to come back within few days, and from these returns all shortages in the draft will be made up. The county boards are expected to make such reports that will permit the gov- crnment to secure large body of men to the army upon short notice.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-15
N als.le
HAVE SOFT, FAIR, CLEAR,
 BRIGHT SKIN
I]se Black and White, Sent by Mail 25c, Many Agents are Making
 an Easy Living.

,F
 Just try Black and White Ointment |(for white or colored folks). Apply las directed on label, to face, neck, |arms or hands. It is very pleasant Ito the skin and has the effect of bleaching dark, sallow or .blotchy skin, cleaning the skin of risings, bumps, |pimples, blackheads, tan or freckles- Ewing you clear, bright complexion, making you the envy of everybody. |Eold on a money-back guarantee, only |e5e Stamps or coin) by mail, or 5 boxes $1. Agents, apply for terri tayhnd special deal. Address Ploug
 Chemical Co.,, Dept. 69 Memphis,
 InD. Write Now-Today - While |You Think About it.-Adv. ........ .... ....
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NO LIVES LOST
 ON SCHUYLKILL

An Atlantic Port. Dec. 1l.-It wa,. definitely established today that no lives were lost when a Teutonic sub. marine sank the American Schuylkill in the Mediterranean last month. Several or her officers arrIy- here on liner reported French destroyer rescued the entire crew of AZ men. The u-boat which sank the Schuylkill tried unsuccessfulIy to ram lifeboat containing some of the crew, one of the officers said.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-15
TWO MORE DIE AT
 CAMP REAUREGARD

Alexandria, La., Dec. 1.-Two soldiers died from pneumonia during the twenty-four hours ending at noon today, it was announced at Camp Beauregard base Hospital tonight. The deaths today make total of 89 at the camp since November IT.
 The men who died today were Pri- yates Kilman Hall, 154th infantry, Weldon, Ark. and Louis G. Arbuckle, Battery B, Hist machine gun battal- ion, address not given.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-15
RESTRICTED OIsTRIC1"
 IS CL0SED LAST NIGHT
Pine Bluffs "Red Light" Houses Closed Their Doors Forever
 at Midnight.

Pine Bluffs restricted district' is now a thing of the past. At the com lEand 'of Chief of Police J. Frank Stewart acting under instructions from the city council, the owners and operators of the fred light" hous. es closed their doors promptly at 12 o'clock last night and the local "yice districts passed out of existence probably forever
 The inmates have scattered to the four points of the compass in an endeavor to find some place where they are welcome. A humber of them have married and announced their Intention of remaining in this city. But for the most part, the girls Will be gone from Pine Bluff ;bv to- night and the majority of thu houses VIII be, vacant. Several of the "ma- daHes' own their own property. and state that they will use their houses as private homes. Chief of Police Stewart has ordered all the inmates to be out of the houses by today. but the owners of the property cannot be forced to move.
 It had been expected tha; a "cele. bration" of the Dassing Of the dis, trlct would bs held by the inmates and it was feared that disturbances would take place but Pine Bluffs Gre strlcted district" passed away in q peaceful manner, with no uneces- sery noise to mar the quietude of it's death.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-15

Howard Platt, still are unaccounted for, the Navy Department announced toniGht in a statement adding to de- tails to the meagre reports of the torpedoing received last month. Six teen men of the armed guard were saved and all of the civilian crew, except two who died in open boats from exposure and thirst. Twenty members of the civilian crew were rescued soon after the ship went down and are now bound for tho United States, but five were unaccountcd for.
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ETICS SELL
 BUSH AND SCHANG

Philadelphia. Dec 14-The sale by the Philadelphia Athletics of Strunk, Bush and Schang to the Boston Amer lcans for $6o,00O and three players is the second big baseball surprise for the Philadelphia fans this week They had hardly gotten over the surprise caused by the sale of the Philadelphia star battery. Alexander and Killifer, to the Chicago Cubs. This is the first time in the last few years that Connie Mack has cut Geep into his playing staff
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ENLISTS IN ARTILLERY.

George J. Stephenson, of The Gra- phic's force. received news last night that his 17-year-old son had enlisted m the Second Indiana Field Artillery. Young Stephenson tried to enter the navy some months ago but was re- jected because of his size-he's only little over six feet tall Being un- derWeight. young Stephenson began building up and his clation at being accepted for service against the "boches" is indicated by his letter to MT. Stephenson.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-15
SAYS MONARCHY IS bOLSHEv|Kl
 AIM IN RUSSIA
Post Correspondent Thinks Present Rulers Would Re-
 instate Romanoffs.

London, Dec. 14.-The real aim of the Bolsheviki is monarchy, at least, and possibly a despotism, in the opin- ion of the Petrograd correspondent of the Post. He writes that for more than month the Bosheviki have been openly preparing public opinion for acceptance of what, he says, after all is the only fit form of government for Russia.
 It is this design of the Bolsheviki the correspondent asserts, which is the secret of their antagonism of the social revolutionists, social democrats and constitutional democrats, all of whom were formidable enemies of the old regime. Active propaganda has long been carried on under cover on behalf of the Romanoff family, he says, and this propaganda incidentally turned the Russians against England, which is reported to have desired the overthrow of the autocracy.
 "The Bolsheviki will in one way or another re-establish the throne and may possibly re-erect the despotism," the correspondent adds. "The popu- lace already is half won over to this, by methods which are we'll understood by those who know Russia"
 After saying that. space prevents detailing the subterranean propagan- da, the writer refers vaguely to the Unprecedented and the unfortunate division in the Romanoff family" which he says makes it impossible to judge the precise solution of the prob lem those behind the Bolsheviki event. ually will reach. The popular rumor at present, he adds, is that the former heir to the throne, Grand Duke Alexis, will be made emperor under the German aegis.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-15
FOURTH CONTINGENT
 WILL NOT GO YET

Kansas City. Dec. 1.-The fourth contingent of the first draft quota the 15 per cent that has never been calledIwill not go until the second draft, Adjutant General Jas. 'McChOrd late today notified the local appeal board. Men certified for the fourth contingent of the first draft all will
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STATE OFFICES CLOSE.

Little Rock, Dec 14.--Offices in the state capitol will close from 10 Satur- day morning until noon on proclama- tion by Gov. c. H. Brough out of re- spect to Dr. A. H. Purdue, former state geologist. who died in Nashville, Tenn. Wednesday. Dr. Purdue was at the State University at the same time as Dr. Brough. Many state officials and employees attended the funeral, which was held from the Second Pres byterian church,
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EXILE FORMER '@4+
 PRESIDENT MACHADO

Lisbon, Dec. 1.-The newly esta' bllshed revolutionary government has decided to send former president Machado from the country by spec ial train. It was the determination Of the government that the depOsed president must live abroad until the expiration of the term for which he was elected.