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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-02
By Edith Hixon.

~ SWEET Content. our rosebud
fairy was certainly distressed
Twinkls-toss. who Is such .
splendid dancer that he Is beloved
by the flower fairies. had told her
some terrible news. 1t seemed that
the IRE files had refused to come
to Amy's wedding. Amy was .
dear flower fairy who lived in the
heart of a shy wind flower in the
depths OF the deep dark woodH
why won't they conner asked
Sweet Content Anxiously.
Amy has always hidden from
them" answered Twfnkle-toOA
You know she has been so timid
that she did not like the light from
their lanterns. They daIzlsd her
eyes besides when they flashed
everybody would see her. and try
to talk to her. She didn't want 4
wedding in the first place, but Gil
bert, her husband to be, was de-
termined and Of course she wants
It to be successful.
Now the IRE fies say that they
won't come TO anybody's wedding
unless the bride asks them and
Amy simply hasn't the courage. so
am afraid that as long as Mother
Sun won't let the Sunbeams stay
up late. that all the light there will
be is from the Moonbeams Stars
and they do not give out much.
Does Amy known inquired
Sweet Content.
Yes and she Is weeping" think
II Is a shame on her wedding day"
exclaimed Twinkle-toes.
I'll stop that" said our fairy.
She clapped her tiny hands for
Fluffy. her big white butterfly, and
drove on in great haste leaving
Twinkle-toes to follow as best he
could. How his dancing feet did
fly. no wonder they called him
Twinkle-toes.
Sweet Content drove straight
through the deep. dark woods until
she came to the dainty cottage in
which Amy lived. Amy herself
opened the door. her eyes red with
weeping. The house was in such
disorder. no one had picked up q
thing all day. Gilbert was sitting
suIkily in the corner; his golden
suit was the only bright spot to be
seen in the gloom. Amy smiled
when Sweet Content came In, fer
Ih4 knew the rosebud fairy hA6
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-02
By William F. Kirk.

krA Iow that Summer has came"
IN said the Manicure Lady. 7
feel as happy as one OF
them little thdushes singing in a
apple tree full of apple blossoms
My work don't seem like work at
all"
Il don't notice much difference in
my work. only It is a little harder
said the Head Barber. 'T think
mems boards grows faster and
thicker in the Spring. This IS the
first rest I've had all day"
You ought TO be glad for that"
said the Manicure Lady. We NOR
tai folks wouldn't be very happy II
Il wasn't for our work. Work. for
the night is coming. as Mister
Shakespeare says"
Mister Shakespeare had II pref
ty soft" said the Head Barber.
"He was born with a grand noodle,
and earning money was a cinch for
him. You bet he never had to shave
nobody"
NO. but ~ he had been a barber
he would have been a good one"
said the Manicure Lady. though
goodness knows. George. 7 am glad
he was q writer Instead I don't
know what the world would ever
have done without Hamlet and
Uncle Toms Cabin. and all them fine
PLAYS he wrote"
Il came near being a actor once"
said the Head Barber. They
played a railroad play in the school
where I went. and I was the porter.
Everybody said I done the part so
good they wished they was on a
sleeper somewhere
We'll. I'm glad YOU didn't turn
out 10 be no actor" said the Mani
cure Lady. IF you had been a
actor maybe would never have
saw you at all ETH. one can't
never tell Maybe II you had been
an actor I might have been an ac-
tress. and maybe we would have
played love parts together"
You can't never tell" agreed
the Head Barber. II ought TO make
up swell for one OF them heroes. I
got a pretty good build. and never
got scared in front OF a crowd ex-
cept a crowd here in the shop Sat-
urday nights"
But I'm glad you amt like some
Of the actors that comes in here to
have their nails did" said the Man.
fcure Lady. II never seen such
gents. They Just despise themselves
II they had n dollar for every time
they said Frohman sent for them,
they could be sending for Frohman.
And ] never heard one Of them say
gp1 that another actor was Rood
They say the other actors Is fair.
Just fair.
They amt all that way" said the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-02
DO YOU KNOW
THAT

Coral reefs and islands are form
ed by the coral-buildinE polyp.
These animals live only in clear
water. the depth of which Is not
greater than about IS fathoms.
and the temperature of which does
not sink below IS degrees Fahren.
helt.
The addition of bismuth and cad
MUM TO soft soldiers containing
lead and tin lowers the melting
point considerably. so that
higher percentage OF lead may be
employed without affecting the
free flow OF the solder.
Microbes are never found on gold
coins. while paper money is an
ideal home for them, and every old
bank-note is a menace OF disease.
The belief IL that gold acts as a
bactericide.
An excellent manganese bronze
consists OF copper. IS TO 90 per
cent: zinc. 50 TO Al per cent: tin.
iron and aluminium. one per cent
each. and manganese up to two per
cent
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-02

her down into Cuddlytown. Once
in the village she hurried up the
broad. quiet street. for all the chill
dren were asleep and their mothers
and fathers were indoors. Right in
back Of the big white house. where
Billy. the lame boy. lives. is the
most enchanting garden. She passed
Rod. Billy's dog, without waking
him. which was more than most
people could have done. for he
sleeps with one ear cooked. and
came into the heart of the garden.
Down in one corner close to the
fence she came to the bed of Lily
of-the-Valley. Rushing up to the
fairy cottage, woven so cunningly
amid the fragrant blooms that no
one but q sprite could possibly
dream II was there. she rang the
bell Clarlce came out at oEce.
She was another one OF the charm
Ing dover folk
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-02
Afternoon Wedding.
n MISS FAIRFAX:

nEAR MISS FAIRFAX;
A friend of mine Is going to
be married next month and has
decided TO have the wedding in
the early afternoon.
Ny friend insists that II will be
perfectly proper for the groom
and ushers TO be IN evening
J dresA insist this is wrong-that
81 would be permissible In tux
edos, but full dress would be out
OF place.
Now, Miss FRirfaI. this IS going
70 be a large a1air. the bride
wearing an elaborate wedding
dress and veil VERA H.
TT 10 never socially correct for men
to wear dress clothes in the after
noon. Fur . Summer wedding blue
serge 70 quite correct. and the only
type Of formal costume that -
propeF r. ne outaway coat with
atrfpsd erO1sSrs. The costume of
The BRIDE has nothing to do with
tn oasA Tuxedo or full dress
would - IN bad tAstS
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-02
REWARD.

None but the brave deserves
the fair.
Dryden.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-02

come to help. Can you help uSr'
she begged
If you Will stop crying and get
dressed will promise to have
lights enough for the wedding.
You needn't bother about tho nro-
flies, for I will see that your we'd
ding ring Is A. beautiful ~ any
oodys has been In E1oworIAnd."
She sent Gilbert home tee. and
called Weerose. her maid. To help
Amy put on her charming Sovn Of
white satin petals with Q va II
rainbow mist
She drove on, leaving Amy Aappz.
She met Twinkls-toSs Just oorninR
and took the dear imp along with
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-02

voyagsr and for the sake of this she took his arm
and steered him to the other side. =
The blind peddler belonged 10 the clAss who make
the most Of their physical deformities, who exagge
ate their rags and cherish their unceauliness HO4
was not an inspiring object Of sympathy. ::
Il q one thing to be sympathetc and helpful to
dean or picturesque poverty and another thing to
be the same 10 sordid misery and dirt.
To this young girl however, this man was . fellow
mortal deserving Of sympathy because ct his hsndA
can and In spite Of his repulstymesA This II The
point OF view Of ne worlds best society.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-02
By Mary Ellen Sigsbee.

"HE people who belong to the Best Society are
not afraid Of what others may think Of them
Il Many Of rs are prevented from showing little
attentions to others for fear Of looking ridiculous
This girl knew that the blind would get across
the street all right The traffic had been stopped and
the mans condition was perfectly apparent She
knew, however that guiding hand over the thorough
fare would mean 9 great deal to such helpless
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-02

that there WdS day ,UIten even she ioas lovely
When Beduty'S pink banners tcere in her cheeks
and Springs brsezes flung over her face q mesh
Of golden hair. SUeethearts iOers hers, for she
had BedHty's potent magnetism. But the other
day she hobbIed bent and broken from saloon
Nth bucket of beer for her "old mon"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-02
Italian Salad.

from the IRE. add to the fat two
tabIespoonfuls OF vinegar. three
tabIespoonfuIs of water. one egg.
and salt and pepper TO taste: then
with a spoon beat the mixture we0
place on n low Are and stir rapidly
until the egg IS cooked and the
sauce thickenedi while the sauce is
still hot. add the prepared onions
and stir till the sauce and onions
are thoroughly mixed. Arrange
the chilled lettuce leaves on salad
plates. dish up the onions on the
centre of each and serve while hot
Average cost Is esntL Serves sir
persona
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-02
By jeanette Hardman.

-HIs appetiEinE salad may be
made at q very small cost.
Wash, dry and place the
leaves OF a head OF lettuce on ice
to chill. Select two punches OF
fresh green onions that the tops
are not too large and are not wilt
ed. Clean and wash both onions
and tops. cut the tops into short
lengths and slice a part OF the
onions. Cut into narrow strips
three slices Of bacon and fry them
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-09-02

TTTiE other day sGaO old tOonudn, bent and
4 broken t0ith the years, come from the rear
of saloon, bucket of beer in her blue
Oeined hand. She iUdS everything an old Uoman
should not be. Her appearance bespoke thou
sand defeated hopes. Her body had not one
trace of youth 8 IoVelineSS could not but think
Evening journal., 1917-10-30
THE BOYHOOD OF a
CAPTAIN OF FINANCE

to buy two hens and offered L. give
him 10 cents each for all the eggs he
got from the hens.
The first evening the boy brought IN
two eggs and pocketed 20 cents. Next
evening he showed up with three eggs.
When the days egg collection got TO
five OF six father looked 'em over and
noticed that they were OF assorted
shapes, colors and sizes.
did you get all these eggs out OF the
nest2" he asked.
Sure. pop" replied Sonny, slipping
60 cents into his Christmas fund. ITO
morrow evening I'll let you get EN-
from the nest YOURSELF" ne continued.
The next evening his dad vent out
and found eight eggs in the nest.
"some layers" he muitered.
/ Sunday he went on guard. Along
about noon he saw the hoy next door
slip into the hen house. He grabbed
him at the door.
/ Your boy gives me a nickel a day
and a nickel for each egg l buy at the
store and put in the nest" the lad ex-
planned
Now father only pays a nickel piece
for eggs and that has had a very de-
pressing Influence upon his sons hens.
They never lay more than two eggs a
day. and some days nary one.
And two kids have lost interest In
the poultry business.
Evening journal., 1917-10-30
Surgical Dressing
Short Course
Reproduced by The United Press
from the Omcial Red Cross Surgical
Dressing War Manual.

Reproduced by tho United Press from
the Onlcial Red Cross Surgical Dress
ing War ManuaD.
GAUZE sPONGE.-Cut gauze 9 by 9
inches. Fold left cut edge over 40 inch.
(If one edge Of gauze be selvage, place
It 70 the left and omit i-2 inch fold
Fold lower edge to center. Fold upper
edge to center. Fold upper folded edge
TO lower folded edge, making 8 10 in,
by 2 ia In. Sponge when folded. Place
first and second fingers OF left hand on
left end Of gauze. Pick up and with
right hand wind twice around finger OF
left hand. Bring upper right corner "a
lower left edge and tuck in point OF
remaining triangle between fingers and
gauze. The finished sponge win not b'
square. TO WRAP-Make four stacks
OF ten sponges each. Place them in Z
square formation. Cover envelope
fashion with unbleached muslin OF
clean, old, unchanged cotton or linen
sixteen by sixteen inches and tie with
string or selvage. Stamp on face o
package American Red Cross, -
Chapter. Forty sponge gauze.
Evening journal., 1917-10-30
CHESTER HAS fewer
week END Accidents

CHESTER, Pa, Oct. Boone killed
and four injured was the record Of
weekend accidents in this city, a big
decrease from last week. when ten
were killed and a half-dozen injured
in three days.
Joseph senger, forty yeavs old, Of
Milmont, died IN the Chester Hospital
from injuries sustained while at work
In the Baldwin Locomotive Works.
Miss Margaret Mcbride, seventeen
years old Of Marcus Hook; Levin LIP
sky, a Southern Pennsylvania Trac-
ton Company motorman, and Miss
Gladys Lehman, OF Marcus Hook, were
injured when a trolley car and iliney
colided. Agnes Doyle, i've years old
sustained serious injuries when she
was struck by an automobile.
Evening journal., 1917-10-30
PLENTY OF LUMBER
FLOATS IN The River

Lumber IN great plenty IS 70 be
found drifting on the Delaware river.
according to reports from tugboat cap
ts'ns and the masters Of incoming
steamers. lt is all from the lumber
laden steamer Kataldln which was
sunk the night OF October %, Off Eddy
stone, In collision with the Japanese
steamer Tokuyama Maru. at which time
more than 100000 feet Of choice heart
pine lumber from the forests Of South
Carolina, was set adrift.
Since then the ebb and flow Of the
tides has distributed the lumber until
It covers a great part Of the river and
bay Boatmen, river pirates, yachts
men, tugboat men and the crews Of all
passing vessels have been reaping q
rich harvest in salving what they
needed. It is said several OF the yacht
clubs have rescued from the water
enough lumber to build new boat
houses.
Evening journal., 1917-10-30
ANTHRACITE RISE EXpEcTED.

WILKES-BARRE. Pa, oct. 30.-Hav-
ing provided for wage Increases IN the
bituminous fields by raising the price
OF coal, President Wilson is expected
TO take similar action for the miners
OF the anthracite belt. John T. Demp-
sey, president OF District No. 1. gave
this opinion yesterday. and is arrang-
Evening journal., 1917-10-30

ing for a committee TO present the
unions claims at Washington.
When Mr. Dempsey and others OF the
United Mine Workers met Fuel Admin
lstrator Garfield they were told to de-
lay their requests until the soft-coal
situation was adjusted IL was taken
for granted that the first settlement
would furnish a forecast for the one
pending.
Evening journal., 1917-10-30

about tobacco habit and how 10 conquer u
quickly. easily and safely. In recent let
ter he writes: II have no desire for to-
bacco any more. feel like . new man
Any one desiring copy Of this book on
tobacco habit. smoking and chewing, can get
IL free postpaid by writing 10 Edward j
Woods 765 Station +, New York City.
You will be surprised and pleased. Look
for auieter nerves. stronger heart, better d.
longer life and other advantages II you quit
poisoning yourself
Evening journal., 1917-10-30

A little Wilmington lad is going to be
a captain Of finance, or one OF those
city slickers who wax rich selling the
courthouse to unsuspicious ruralltes.
His own dad says so.
The kid got 10 into his head that he'd
solve the high cost OF eggs In his home
by being a backyard poultry farmer.
His dad staked him TO enough coin
Evening journal., 1917-10-30

Want Ads viii bring many oppor-
tunities for metal workers. domestics
and housekeepers during the coming
week.
Evening journal., 1917-10-30
HOW HE QUIT TOBACCO

This veteran, s. b.
Iamphore. was adj
dicted TO the exces-
sive use Of tobacco
for many years. He
wanted TO quit but
needed something
90 help him.
He learned 81 a
L. L-..u ~. Ill.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-03
% AND MIGHTY
]. COBB ON HAND
FAMOUS BATTER WILL REPORT EAR
llER THAN USUAL TO PREPARE
For GRuElLiMG SUMMER.

DETROIT, March >. = Twenty nine.
players, including, the mighty Colb, are
expected to be ON name ut Waxahach:c.
Texas, the training camp Of the Detroit
Americans, when real work hceins on
March 10. Cobb will report earlier than
usual a. nc wants /, be in shape for the
wimcs with the New York Nationals and
is determined to regain his place as bat
ting king.
Manager Jennings alrcair j. nj the
camp. lie spent part of the winter N
Cuba aving golf, but when the rcvolu-
ton began Ia sizxle outside of. Havana
llughcy quit the island. The first veteran
10 report To Jennings FOR the 1917 cain-
paicn was Oscar Stanayc. catcher.
The first delegation j. scheduled e.
leave Detroit today for the Texas camp.
This squad will consist of Covcle~kic. Bo-
land, james, Mckee and Ycilc; Charles
Nasin, secretary. and The ncnsIapcrmen.
At st. Louis the party will hc rcinf reed
by several other bali PLAYERS. The rest of
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-03
will see Il big invasion from outside cites
and from then on Grand Rapids will play
only 4 minor part in The composition.
Morgan and Root In
"Al Star Contest
,I;y Associated l'rcss.)

CLEVELAND. March 3.-Eldic Nor
gan. who claims 10 be champion English
fcath,rwci.ht. and .Artic Root Of Clcve-
land. have been matched 10 box in q So
called 'all star show here on March Z.
They will weigh in ut l22 pounds al 3
o'clock. Patsy Cline OF New York and
Oscar Gardner Of Cleveland. lish,wci:hts
and Alvic Miller of L.arain and Art Straw
hacker OF Cleveland. fcatlicrwcights, are
on the same card. All bouts will be ten
rounds. One of the boxers in cach Of the
three bouts has met Johnny kilbanc.
champion fcathcrwcight. Miller has faced
kilbanc on two occasions and Morgan
and Cline have cach bad Il 20.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-03
NOTICE..
NUItCt.
Brownsville. TtxnS. February ID. 1917.

Brownsville. Texas. February I'D, 1917.
THE STATE OF TEAAS,
{ nuIty If Cameron.
The commissioners court uf Cameron coun-
t.. Texas. will nn Monday. the 18th day III
March. a. d.. 1917. M ~ o'clock a. M. re-
.cri,e proposals from ANY banking corporation.
association nr individual banker In Cameron
county. that may desire ~ ~ selected rs the
i l~insitory 81 the funds If Cameron county.
Any banking corporation. association. or in
I yidtil banker Va Cameron county. Texas. de-
S.r.ng e. bid. shall deliver "a the county Judge.
81 "r before said 18th day Of March. A. ID.
1917. same being the first day III the regular
NJ irch term ~ the commissioners court, nc
whirh time the selection If the depository is
t. be- made. a sealed proposal. stating the rate
w interest thar said banking corporation. as
:. Ciatl,n. or individual banker offers 10 pay
on the funds of the county for the term be-
tween ID, date ~ such hid and the next regu-
lar Time fur the selection W 4 depository. Same
being the second Monday in February. A.. u.
1919 said lid Shall hr accompanied by n GER
tilted check frr net less than unr-haIf Of one
per cent III the county revenue uf the preced-
ing year as Il guarantee If the good faith ON
the part NJ The bidder. and that III his bid be
.acfs pied. h. viii enter into bond hereafter pro-
vsic,l: and upon the failure If the banking cor
p%nraiiun. aSSuciltion. mr. Individual banker. that
may W. sriost-d H. such depository. 10 give
the bond required ~ law. the amount ~ such
certified check shall go to the county NJ ligui-
fla;rd damages.
The commissioners court reserves the right
to reject any and all bids.
II. T.. YATES.
County Judge. Cameron County, Texas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-03
.BOWLERS OF US.
HOLD 18TH MEET
THOUSANDS OF MEN TAKE PART IN
TOURNAMENT, FIRST BALLS
WILL BE BOILED TONIGHT.
,I:y Associated I're~s.l

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, March b
The vanguard of the thousands Of men
VIII, will take part in the seventeenth an
nual tournament If the American Bowling
congress arrived here early today. The
first balls will he rolled in the coliseum
here this evening. Thus far The outsiders
are not numerous enough 10 be- noticeable
on The streets or in the hotels, the first
biz delegations bcing due here the middle
Of next seek when the PEORIA. Cincinnati.
and Flifalo c~ontin:crtS, whirh are. bid
dig for the 1918 congress-, will open head
quarters.
Finishing touches were put to the six
teen alleys today, The runways getting a
thorough dry s%crubbing in an effort 10
make thcm n nearly n possible like the
well used paths 10 which the PLAYERS are
accustomed. Abc Eanptrv, secretary OF
The congress and general manager of the
meet. took over the alleys from the local
association which promoted the tnnrna-
mcnt. although the formal tender of them
will mol be made until the ceremonies in
cidcnt To toni.ht~ play.
Numerous local followers OF the game
stood around the drives all day. Watching
I.angtry and his numerous assistant, drill
the score hoard boys, who are mostly
Grand Rapids youths. The book scorers
and pin-bovs are nearly all Seasoned vet
Grams of former tournaments and they are
spcndin. their time in renewing old ac-
Only one squad of sixteen Grand Rapids
teams will roll tonight and none Of them
expects 10 gather cnoug. "wood' To fig
nrr in the final prize li~t. A. 4 c%on~ola-
iicn 10 them for their task of breaking IN
the alleys special prize t~otalling 800 have
hccn offered for the three highest iiyc~
in the squad. More local club will use
th- ALLEYS until Tuesday night when 4 l"af
Chieag, team viii appear. The net night
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-03
SEARCH MISSING GRIDIR0N STAl
I.y Assnciated l'rrs

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi, March 3.-Tbc
city police and the University Of Mime
sofa authorities are searching Tor Ed
Buckley. ,ld on the university football
team last year, who disappeared from his
home here recently. Friends are unable
10 give any reason for his disappearance.
Buckley mad, an excellent shown. al,t
season and had been relied upon BY Coach
Williams Ia replace Bert Baston. all
american end, on the gopher eleven next
fall.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-03

tht team viii e, direct 60 Waxahachic
FRI m:irir herncS.
Jennings expects ~ have Tire most sue
ccsSfGl trainin. Season of u decade. lie
hasf Abandoned the Old custom Of playing
"class q" clubs on The lomevard jour
ncy IN nm attempt ~ accumulate som.
doubtful cash. and th'~ year The Tigers
and Giants will play exhibition games on
the way north md. with Il Fair break frnm
the weather man. Jennings expects T. land
his team on the home ut IN remarkably
fine carly->cason condition.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-03
DETROIT TIGERS OFF FOR SOUTH.

DETROIT. Mich. Mar. 3.-Thc main
squad Of the Detroit American league team
start today for the spring training camp
'at Waxahachic. Texas. With the member
who will join en- route and Others who Mil
20 direct from their homes. Manager Jcn
nincs will have q total of 20 men to start
work 1T the Texas camp
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-03
WOLFE TO SUB FOR pal" MOORE

MINIATURES. WIS. March 5.-'-kid'
Wolfe of Cleveland. former sparring part
ncr of .Iolnay kilbanc, fcaihcrwc glt
champion. is to substitute fer pal
Moore. the Memphis bantam, IN n match
her with Dick Inadman the night Of
March >. Eoadman j. m liz FOUNDER
from Pittsburgh. Moore will be unable
to box for some time because Of 4 broken
arm.