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The Washington times., 1918-01-28
PUSS IN BOOTS
JR.
By David Cory.

~yow. aS soon as the Little ola
~ man blew upon his great long
~ whistle. az msntioned In the
story before this. another zlitsis cid
man popped out OF the woods near
by and waved = Ightsd torch in his
hand. And then the nrst three 1T
tie men ran toward him. and 90 did
Puss, for he was curious to know
what they were about.
Go away" said the little man
with the green bag, cor III put you
IN my sack"
BE Eone! cried the next little
mar, who held an axe in his hand,
"or I'll chop on your ears"
Don't come a step nearer, or
will deafsn you with the noise of
my whistle" said the third little ola
man. and the little man with the
torch said. 'rn burn you Up IL yeu
come near me-"
II don't want anything from you.
said PusS. But would like to see
what you are going to d." And
then the four little men whispered
together. and then they looked over
their shoulders At PuSs, and after
that the little torch man said:
IF you'll promise not to tell what
you see. you shall come with US"
So PuBs promised and then he fol-
lowed the little old men into . deep
passage that led into the side Of
the mountain And IL Il hadn't been
for the lighted torch I guess they
never would have found the way.
for II was. oh. 50 dark and gloomyI
Well, after they had gone along
for maybe half q mile or maybe
more. they came to . great door.
And then the little man with the
bag looked inside OF IL, and then
he put his hands In and felt all
around. and then he said: II can't
ind the key" And then you should
have heard the angry words Of the
other three little men.
You have lost il. you clown"
cried the little torch man. and he
would have burned the little bag
man II Puss hadn't thrust his sword
between them.
Maybe have key that will
ht," said PuSs. aud he put his paw
In his pocket and drew out . golden
key, but where he got II I'll never
tell you But We don't care, for.
would you believe Il. that key of
Puss Juniors lifted the lock per-
fectly.
Well. after they had all gone in
side. the door closed all BY itself.
and when Puss looked about him,
he saw he was In the Palace OF the
Little King OF the Mountain, for
there he sat, q little Gnons, with a
crown upon his head, on q throne
set with sparkling diamonds and-
precious stones
What now, my trugty Four"
cried the King. whom have you
brought with you:" and he looked
euriouSly but not unkindiy at brave
little Puss Junior.
Copyright. 1915. David Cory.
To he ContInUed To-noFrOw.
The Washington times., 1918-01-28
OF
THE FAMOUS

Probably few men who know the
close friendship that exists between
Lord French and Sir Douglas Hais
have heard the story that largely
accounts for II.
/: was on that historic day when
Cronie's white flag OF surrender
fluttered over the lines OF Paarde-
berg that Major Hnig-as he then
was-wRs about to cross the Modder
River. His horse reared and he was
flung into the switt-running waters.
In an instant another officer who
had witnessed the accident spurred
his horse into the river and after a
long struggle. in which the res
Cuer also was endorsed, the two
men reached the bank.
The officer whose gallantry thus
saved HaiE's Ne MAS General
French
The Washington times., 1918-01-28
HINTS FOR THE
HOUSEHOLD

Silencers for tables and chairs
can be made by cutting pieces OF
old felt the size OF shilling aud
glueinG them TO the bottom OF the
tsbI" and chair legs. These save
the wear and tear upon lInoIeum
considerabl
To clean frying pan after onions
or fish have been fried In It.
empty tea leaves Into 81. then add
a good lump Of soda and boil. when
all smell and taste VIII disappear.
You can keep spoons and forks
bright after washing them II YOU
allow them to stand for a few min
utes in a juEful OF soapy water with
a little ammonia In II.
To preserve the color IN black
stockings. wash them with soap
that Is free from soda. and add
tenspoonful of vinegar to the last
rinsing water
A little 5nethylated spirit used TO
moisten the polishing paste Intend
ed for brass and copper goods will
keep them from furnishing for quite
a long time.
The Washington times., 1918-01-28
EPISODE II.
Trapped by Treachery.
Copyrigbi. 1917. Star Company.

Copyright. 1917. Star Company.
n DREAMING in terror as the belt
conveyor carried her nearer
and nearer. the /murderouS
cogs OF the wheel Doris. now with
fully recovered consciousness. was
helpless. Her drcss caught In tho
belt and held her as II shc wsr.
bound.
Frantiraliy Ramsay ran down
from the tresfic over the coal damn.
I-sPine with long strides over tho
shifting coal. aud dashinE wildly
for the coal elevator.
There was Just one chance II he
could reach the lever which con-
trolied the mechanism OF the con-
veyor he might shut It or ~ time
to save Doris
on the other side OF the huge cog
wheel tho Hidden Hand waited and
peered In fcndIsa anticipation as
the belt whirIcd Doris along ;plths
cogs.
Rsmsay's fingers were already
on the lever when he felt the grasp
OF powerful hand on his shoulder.
lie turned in time 10 durk the rush
Of an emlssary OF the Hidden
Hand from behind. In that second
lie yauksd the lever which CON-
trolled the convsyor, then turned
Ike q madman in fury on his new
sttacksr. They giappled. over
end over they goIled. for the emls-
sary was powerful fellow aud I'm
terror 81 his CHIEF should he fail
TO prevent Ramsay from irving
Doris
The belt slowed up. leaving Doris.
caught on n. only matter OF
inches from the coGs which would
have ground her 10 death.
With a muttered imprecation the
Hidden Hand started around
through the ma chinery after her.
seeking to complete the interrupted
work OF the cog wheel. Doris strug-
gled 10 free herself from the belt
I'm which she was caught. as she
saw him making his way 1T her.
with n final outburst 81 energy.
Ramsay managed 10 ding the
emisss-v from hin. breaking his
hold. with such force that his head
struck beam and he fell with .
The Washington times., 1918-01-28
A Chinese Divorce.

In China when . couple seek .
divorce. they must break q pair Of
chopsticks in the presence OF wit
nesses. and the thing Is done. But
that 10 not all. Divorces are al
lowed In all cases of criminality.
mutual dislike. jealousy. incompat-
ibility OF temperament and too
much loquacity on the part OF the
wife!
In siberia the man can Just please
himself as to whether he shall di-
vorce his wife. For the most tTif-
ling act OF his wife he tears a cap
or veil from her face. and that SsA-
ItltuteS . divorce,
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Not Fair.
DER Mss FAIRFAX:

DEAR MISS FAIRFAN:
A friend has been married
ak months and Is still at buGi-
ness. Before the marriage her
nsnce consented to let her work,
IS he was likely to be called TO
serve Uncle Sam. Now he is going
away TO camp shortly and in
settling UP some affairs the fol-
lowing little Misunderstanding
arose. She thought Il best 20 pay
both his and her insurance for
= year in advance. 10 which he
agreed very willingly. Now she
has all OF her Insurance signed.
over TO her husband and he. In
return. said. as he had made his
vell-to-do parents the benefici
aries. he did not want to ask them
FOR the insurance papers &c they
mas feel hurt bout his dn!ng 50.
Nov. as hts parents have their con
insured already end the wife paid
for this other police. il tbs fair:
ETHEL
1HiS ~ manifsstly uafsir. Since
the parents are already Insured
are U"li-to-dO and the wife on the
other hand IL working and has paid
the premium on her husbands pol
icy. Il is only simple justice that she
should be projected. think ~ the
young husband state the case plain
~ TO his parents they will reeoE-
niEe that il IS only fair snd decent
for their boy 70 protect the girl he
married and sWo-e at the altar to
cherish. nthey dnn'f see st he must
Etill protect her. To do Otherwise
we're a grave injustice.
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Advice to the LOvelOrn
Nv BEATRICE FAIRFAX
Father Was Wrong 4!
CTo he Continued
nEAR MISS FAIRFAX:

DEAR MISS FAIRFAN:
am going about with a man
employed IN the same office. His
ester also works for the same
concern and 1 have often visited
their house. Last Saturday he
became 81. therefore Il was I'M
possible for him 10 call on ne.
The following day his mother
called me TO the wire and eI-
plained the situation, asking me
n would be kind enough TO call
at their house. have dinner with
them and spend the n;Ght. I cx-
plRined same 20 nay mother and
received her consent. The fol-
lowing day vas severely criti-
eized By my father
FRANCES ].
THIS was most unjust OF your
father. On the Invitation Of a
young mans mother and with the
permission Of her own mother. OF
course q girl may make = visit such
as yours was. The fact that his
sister Is your chum adds 10 the COM
piets proprieiy OF the situation. In
all questions OF propriety there are
often differences Of opinion Now
your father was worried over the
fact that his daughter had made
this visit 20 a young mans home
1t was his love for you that lead to
his attitude. There ouEhtn't TO be
any family quarrel Just explain
TO your father that YOU ace how q
was that he worried a bit. beinE
as all men are. conservative Abou,
their daughters. hut that Whist you
did l. cOr sidered perfectly proper
ard that you don't want him TO
dream for moment that you would
eyer do anything that Was not
The Washington times., 1918-01-28

one or the big department stores,
where boxes were piled high, and
tried to order a wsgonlosd of this
wood. The man in charge told
her that his orders were to give
the wood away to those who were
unable to pay. None Of It was for
sale.
The woman did not get her wood,
but she was much impressed by
the disinterested action on the
part Of the store.
The Washington times., 1918-01-28
The Hidden Hand A THIf FR s AaD ls AnRT

the back OF the coal pockets. In the
yard. he caught sight OF the Hidden
Hand. as Nerda. who had been wait
ing aside. stole up nervouSly.
What was the trouble?" she In
CURED anKiously.
That fellow, Ramsay, got here"
growled the Hidden Hand in fury.
Meet me at the den. l have an
other plan"
No" stamped Verda IN petulant
rage. You promised to prove that
I was the heiress of the hwitney
estate IL I served you. Now they
have discovered me and am
powerless."
AnErily the Hidden Hand turned
on her. but her blazing desperation
checked him. He tried to placatS
her. But Nerda WAS defiant. She
felt that. for her. everything was
lost. even her last chance to win
Ramsay.
~ that moment. they could hear
Eamsay aud Doris approaching.
They hcd In opposite directions, and,
after a fruitless search. Doris and
l;amsaE decided {" return to the
apartment 81 Martha, the faithful
ON F"hsfhe'psr Win whom poAa
had taken refuge when her Uncle
Ahner forced her out of the Whit
ncy House
u WAS the following day that
Martha was sadly sitting beside the
d ming room table. knitting. as
Doris entered.
why So sad" cheered Doris.
"Oh. this Is no place for Won.
Miss Doris hewailed Martha. look
ing about at her humble home.
IT'S all right. Martha. and it's
fine and generous OF you to take
care Of me in this way Besides"
Doris added. lingering the locket
about her neck. Il sim have the
locket that may prove my identity"
Il hope YOU may be right" sighed
Martha. putting down her knitting
and preparing TO get lunch.
The Washington times., 1918-01-28
Abner Takes Charge.

At the Whitney house. Abner was
now In charge. and at that moment
was talking with NerdR. whom he
had souGh; and sum moned.
Then you will help me-" lie asked
finally.
Yes" she answered. watching
his face keenly.
We'll. there Is a scheme / have
20 get Ramsay out OF the way"
He had no time to finish. In the
hall already they could hear Ram
say and the butler. Verda had
scarcely time TO hide when Ram
say entered. and as he did so,
Abner rumpled his hair and quickly
poured a drink from decanter on
a table.
Ramsay advanced rather angrily
. the evidence OF Abner's high liv-
% hut Abner met him with a leer
To BE CoatInued Ts-nsrrOW.
The Washington times., 1918-01-28
BY Mary Ellen oigsbee.

ny NId4 LIIOTI ISoUNN'
HANY merchants throughout
the city sell their wooden
ANA boxes by the wagon load
to householders in the neighbor-
hood, who find such wood just as,
satisfactory as the usual prepared
kindling, and cheaper.
This Winter, when fuel OF all
kinds has been so hard TO get, q
dweller in a downtown section
went to the shipping entrance OF
The Washington times., 1918-01-28
The EdgLe's Habits.

THE beak of the eagle sharper and stronger than that
of the vulture He carries off his prey alive and bears
Il to the rock ON which he lives Without losing hold he
sinks upon his prey with the whole weight of his body
at the time exerng the tremendous muscular power
of the legs to the utmost
The Washington times., 1918-01-28

Quiet. unassuming charity
where the knowledge OF relief
given is the only returns not q
common thing. even in these days
OF splendid philanthropies. An
even trade is about the best most
OF US are accustomed to expect
from big business interests. It
warns the cookies OF ones heart to
stumble across a policy such as
that shown by the big store In
question.
The Washington times., 1918-01-28
Not a Mere Compliment.

The words were tr!flinG and
seemed to mean nothing, yet the
glance that accompanied them
showed that they were not a mere
empty compliment.
It was after O'Clock when the
butler announced 'DIr. Stewart"
and Milton Van saun's friend en-
tered the library.
Milton sprsng TO his feet and
the two girls arose.
odd man." Milton said in his
frank. boyish way. Il want 70 in
troducs you to Miss Livingstone
Dora You've heard so much about
her and she' has heard so much
about you that neither of you
The Washington times., 1918-01-28

ihud in heap on the nooT. sense
less. without stopping to ascer-
tain whether the man was mortally
hurt. Ramsay strobe up through
the elevator calling TO Doris that lie
WAS on his way.
The Hidden Hand heard even as
he was emerging from tho ma
chinery behind which he had been
watching. He did not wait. but
turned and fed through the back OF
the Goa, pockets until he had gained
n yard in the rear.
Are you all right" painted Ram
say. catching Doris from the belt
lest IL might start again.
They Start in Pursuit.
"A-all right" she returned, trying
to smile bravcly for his sake. as she
chung to him. a lovely picture Of dIs-
tress "Do-you think We can
catch him
Ramsay pressed the brave girls
hand as together. undsunted. they
started in pursuit
Already the omissary had rccov-
cred consciousness and picked him
self up. crawling away also through
The Washington times., 1918-01-28
BY Virginia Terhune van1
de Water.
CHAPTER x.
ossyr,sA. ,s1. Sta, Company.

osssrisAt is1I STAR Company.
~HE had been right. He had the
bluslt eyes she had ever seen
IN . mans head.
That was the thought that struck
into Cynthia Longs consciousness
e. she met Milton van saun's gaze.
How do you DO. Mr.. Van saun,"
TQrmured- Il an very glad TO
know you"
Dora broke In with a swift s1-
eiamstion.
'FGoodnessI Don't Mister him!
Hes Just Milton: And unless you
insist upon II, Gym. don't want him
to call you Miss Long You're
going to be Just like my own sister
I'm fact. you are already-and Mil
ton and are engaged. Therefore,
you've got to be good friends from
now right on
Il hone we may be-" Milton Van
ssun's rich tones added. II am
more than glad to meet you. Miss
Long"
''Cynthla. Dora corrected.
Cynthia" he laughed apologet-
icAlly. Surely. Dora, yuS would
not have me call a young lady by
her hrst name until she has given
me permission to do so?"
Il have given you permission and
that's all that counts declared his
bstr0thsd- "Knd, Cynthia does not
mind do yo1-dearF''
"of course not" Cynthia tried to
speak naturally.
DtS|this man remember their for
mer meeting in the Chicago hotel?
she Wondered. Except that he
looked at her very keenly. he gave
no evidence Of recognising her as
the girl whose letter he had picked
up. Well. she would give no sign OF
having seen him before this pres-
emit time.
II took the liberty OF asking
Stewart to drop in later this eve
ningsssy7an saun remarked after
the trio had chatted Tor awhile.
Il want you TO know him, Dora.
And he wants most dreadfully to
know you"
I hope he will like me-" the girl
said lightly. II know he will like
Cynthia Really"-With q cRndor
that brought n Hood Of crimson to
Cynthia's face-''shs's awfully well
worth while, Milton"
II have already discovered that
after only q few minutes acquaint-
ance," Van Sam remarked, gal
l1ntly.
The Washington times., 1918-01-28
By Arthur b. Reeve,

Creator of the Craig Kennedy"
myrtery stories. which appear eN-
cIusIveIy In CosmOpoIItan Magazine.
The Washington times., 1918-01-28
This DaR, IN Our Historju.

THIS the anniversary of the day in 1855 when the first
train was run the Pananla Railroad connecting
the Atlantic and Pacific The event exercised ire
mendous influence the trade Of the world and gave
great impetus to the setteenKof the western coast by
cutting of the need of the trip round the Horn.
The Washington times., 1918-01-28
The Four of Hearts
SERIAL OF YOUTH AND LOVE
Cynthia Also Meets Gerard Stewart,
Who Is Captivated at Once
by Dora.

; should need an introduction 10 che
other"
I'm mighty glad to know you.
Mr.. Stewart" Dora said, shaking
hand cordially. And I want you
to kno- my cousin. Misc Long.
She comes from ChIcago-your old
home. by the way"
''oh. no-only from one Of the
Chicago suburbs" Cynthia correct
ed.
We'll. IT'S all the same" the
young hostess said.
1t did not take long for the two
men and two girls 70 feel at ease
with one another. and they formed
a merry Quartstts until the clock
struck eleven.
When Mr.. and Mrs. Livingstone
returned from the dinner they had
been attending they greeted Milton
and his friend warmly.
II am glad to learn that you are
settling IN New York, Mr.. Stewart"
Mr.. Livingstone remarked. We
hope to have you IN our home very
often. Milton must see that you
come whenever you. can"
q shall not need Millions urging
TO make me q frequent visitor.
Gerald Stewart replied.
Dora surveyed him thouEhtfully.
She decided that she liked his looks
and that che liked him. He was a.
tall as Milton. but dark instead of
fair. with black eyes Instead of blue.
His manner was that OF a man OF
the world, and the girl found her
self hoping that he and she would
be good friends.
The young men took their de-
parture soon after the entrance of
the elderly couple. But they prom
ised TO dine with the Livingstones
some evening next week.
Comparisons.
Well" Dora said TO her cousin
when they had gone to their, rooms
and had settled down for a few
minutes discussion OF the occur
rsnces of the EVENING". what do you
think OF Mr.. Stewart"
why not ask me what / think
OF Mr.. Van saun? Cynthia. de-
manded. He Is the person in
whom you should be most, inter-
ested.''
''oh. you would like Milton any
way" Dora said. Every one does.
But ! have half mind to try TO
bring about. a match between you
and Gerald Stewart. Just think
what fun NE -four could hav. to-
g.thsr DON'T yon think he is a
charmer? Hs'd too good a thing
for Us to allow him TO go out OF the
family-don't you think So"
II think he is very pleasant"
Cynthia admitted.
And good-lookinE. too" Dora
continued. Really, he Is better
looking IN a way than Milton him
self is. Don't you agree with me
that he is a rather more stunning
type than Milton"
81 had not thought OF comparing
the two men," Cynthia evaded.
Then you like them both" Dora
demanded
Yes" Cynthia admitted. Il like
them both. But, when ] come TO
think OF Il. really cannot sgree
that Mr.. Stewart 10 hsndsomer than
Mr.. Van saun. But that is entirely
4 matter OF personal taste. I sup
pose. And now. my dear Dora. ] am
going to bed. IL you do not mind.
II is a late hour for 4 country
cousin from Chicago to be out OF
her little cot"
CTO he COatInued.D
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-25
Trains WILDE
Held An Hour
To Catch Time
Clocks Move Backward AT
2 Sunday Morning All
Over the Country.

All railroads with headquarters Of
fices in FL Paso have orders from
the United States railway admins
tration TO hold back trains at termi-
nails Saturday evening an hour. in or
der that the runs may be on time ac-
cording to the change Of time which
takes place all over the country at
o'clock Sunday morning. At the
FL Paso union station the following
passenger trains Will be started late
TO fail into their regular schedules
when the clocks and watches are
turned back. according to federal
daylight saving law:
Santa Fe $40. due out at p m. .
Southern Pacific 10, due out at 1880
p. m. and 1O9. due TO leave at ) p m >
El Paso & Southwestern ., due TO go
AT 500 D. IN, and Z due to leave at
As p m; Texas & Pacific ., due ont
at 5:l5 p. m
Incoming trains during Saturday
night and Sunday will be held at
other terminals to catch the changed
hour, railroad officials said.
Fl PasO residents, public officials
and public service concerns are pre-
pairing to turn the clock back to the
OF time. either before they 20 to
bed Saturday night. or at the official
hour. . o'clock Sunday morning. The
change will remain effective until
the last Sunday in March next year.
when the law calls for a forward
move of an hour
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-25
Ont OF Toun Visitors.

Herman G. Koehler. OF Silver City.
y. N, was a visitor in FL Paso Friday
morning
John H. Boogher. a cattleman OF
Grand Falls, Texas. was a visitor in
FL Paso Friday
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee S. Evans. OF Mar
quez. y N. are visitors in FL Paso,
registered at Hotel Paso del Norte.
Mrs. Harry 5. Hyatt and little son,
OF Deming, y. N, are visitors in the
city. registered at the Sheldon hotel
Mrs. Nora II. Jones. Of Shreveport,
La, is visiting her many friends and
looking after her ranch down the
valley.
R. 4. Aston, Of Haywood. n. n. is
in the city. the guest Of his daughter,
Mrs. W. H. CAIN. at her home on Mo-
bile street.
A. Mas and F. c. Taylor. Of Naco-
zari. Son, arrived in Ell Paso Thurs
day afternoon and registered at Hotel
Pasc del Norte-
Mrs. NJ H Lehr. Of Silver City. n.
NJ, the house guest Of Mrs. Alfred F.
Kerr, at the Kerr home, Windcrest,
in Manhattan Heights
Frank Carroll. II. 3. Houston and
c. A Tracey, OF Los Angeles. Calf.
arrived in Ell Paso Thursday night and
registered at Hotel Paso del Norte.
Mrs. Anna Vineyard. who came to FL
Paso Thursday to have a broken
wrist set, has returned to her home
down the valley accompanied by Miss
Olive Branch. who Will remain dur
ing the weekend
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-25
Urges People To Aid
West Texas Drouth
Sufferers With $1,000

The necessity for FL Paso's sub
scribing the $4,000 for the relief Of the
west Texas drouth sufferers cannot
be too strongly called TO the attention
OF our people," said W. " Turney.
OF the state committee. These
stricken Texans are nearly related TO
US by every natural tie and bond and
we must come to their relief. Fl Paso
draws trade from this section. and
from a selfish standpoint Il would be
wise to aid them now. Apart from
that. they are in need and our city
has never Yet turned a deaf ear to
those who deserve aid and sympathy.
The sum asked from FL Paso is
only $1,000 and that amount should be
made up at once and sent 10 the
authorities for distribution There is
no need TO say anything about the
condition OF these people. for every
one knows that il has not rained for
the past three years and what such a
calamity means to a farming and a
cattle raising section"