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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-29

ssTF could only have a ruby ring"
'sighed Margaret Kendall. but
father and mother seem determined to
give me something else"
Margaret" voice called from up
stairs. you had better dry your tears
and look cheerful"
"oh, mother. how can I be happy when
graduation present." fretted Margaret
"Child. enough of that foolishness
You have several rings already-enough
sSp for any anSXssd girl Of your your age ruby
why doesn't father buy me one 2" in
terrupted Margaret.
49,. Father has already bought you
thought of Aunt Mehitabel. She will be
waiting at the station for you" ex-
claimed Mrs. Kendall.
Dear me, / wish Aunt Mehitabel
complained Margaret. going to the ga
rage.
In few minutes Margaret was at the
station as the train was disappearing
around Atlantic Hill. She was Jumping
gomery hurried up to the station curb.
Why. Charlie" she asked. what are
"oh, was to meet two Of my college
Are you to meet some one, too?"
More likely some one Is waiting for
me-" replied Margaret. "Oh. Charlie.
look at Aunt Mehitabel arguing with
one OF the porters Do you remember
''Of course I do" laughed Charlie
but look at my friends, the young
lieutenants. witnessing the parley."
The tardy pair rushed up to the new
comers. and after salutations. introduce
tions and apologies, Aunt Mehitabel and
Margaret were handed Into their auto
and had started homeward. -
Lands sake. child, why were you 80
laSe?" scolded the tired traveller.
Il delayed to tease mother to give me
a ruby ring for graduation, but she
won't" confessed her designing niece.
ruby ring-stun and nonsense !" cried
Aunt Mehitabel and she continued to
berate porters, rheumatism. rubies and
her delay at the station. until they
finally reached home.
It was graduation night. Margaret
was putting the last touches TO her
pretty gown, when a warning call from
downstairs told her it was time she
"Just moment" she answered
taking another survey of herself. The
reflection In the glass showed the con-
trast of pure white and her brunette
beauty. She was beautiful to behold
Not quite satisfied she opened a box on
her dresser, drew out the pearl pendant
on it's slender gold chain, and clssped II
round her neck. Then she looked at her
head and said softly, II wonder II Aunt
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-29

deva,onrent NJ INV rartv orpa n,zat,on.
ADMIT: and whenever our machine
goes bad, shall expect the people to
ret I'm and smasn II For NV own ad-
;.....,a -, ~. .ho r..non.,-
ninistratiVn snai 'aNe 'ne sSpVns
My point Is that a citizen ought not to
lose his rights simply because ne be-
comes an officeholder. He may still 90
ponies; Wo9arow whs0m h.ndore "oeS Rnnsavelt
uS us th, vhe .arne niac.. Hiram
quI sne'n !" .ss, Is &C ,rnn,snto - 'is
Johnson did them IN Sacramen,O; Uanr mo;yar ~ rs rs
@ ia nro.erya q concert ~ nublic
cr.;nI, anu a. ,swor ~ what vo,, believe to
pp'isn III. III ~. c,+w The State or the
DC pest 1or ,. 'mJ ha S'y, cnr,ss 70 The nae
nation; but wnen IL ,.r,es cUnes 70 .nS ,,ta,,c
ture or the-poItical actlvitles 9l Pupnc
onlciais ara" Some very risio ois'ine-
tions.
publican machine in Philadelphia is
corrupt and has corrupt alliances with
Harrisburg; therefore its blight ex-
t. :na; .. s.' ar. .ss . ss sss
fcehoIders to advance their own per-
sonal interests nave peen nega,. an-
just and detrimental to sood govern
msrs "n,,, ,ae., ,n the ot,sr hand. ,s eood
government-justice, equity, square
deal for the people. So long as my
regime lasts, an officeholder's political
activities will be tested solely by
whether they make for that. Therell be
no Maldonos picking pockets and be-
ing protected because they deliver votes !;
there will be no mayors getting rich
Off the bonds the city employees are COM
pelled to take out in the city executives 3
own companies; theren be no patrol
wagon hauiinr booze for banouets to
police cfficiaIs'
.L.s - L.,
men operate it. If you don't believe that,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-29

THE interest and sympathy with
i which the Birds had listened to Blue
Jays stirring ghost story turned to
indignation when they learned that
his tale was not true. Peggy was
tborougbly vexed. She had thought
that possibly he had some real excuse
for stealing Miss Purple Swallow and
she had been inclined to be a little
sorry for him.
when a person tells fib In the
court where my father works they
give him heavy punishment" she said.
"Blue Jay, YOU deserve the limit"
Blue Jay rubbed the ear which Gen.
cral Swallow had nipped and took an
accusing attitude.
"You pay for story books you read,
don't you?"
yes" answered Peggy, "but-"
"And you pay actors who entertain
you on the stage" continued Blue
"of course" replied Peggy, "but
And you pay to go to movie
shows?"
YES but"
Then you ought to pay me and
pay me big" declared Blue Jay. II
tell you a dandy ghost story and get
you all excited; I am the chief actor
In this drama now being enacted here
In court; / directed the stealing Of
Miss Purple Swallow and gave you
more thrills than you ever got for
your ten cents in a movie theatre, and
for all this what is my reward? To
be abused like pirate. to have my
ear nearly bitten off and to be placed
on trial for my life. Do you call that
treating me right?
This argument at first thought
seemed bit reasonable to Peggy. 1t
certainly impressed the Birds, who
nj dded their agreement with 1t. Blue
Jay saw that he was making his point
and all his old sauciness returned.
For my pay I'll take the immedi-
ate freedom Of all us Jays, the right to
return to our old positions in Bird
land, the privilege of raiding Farmer
Dalton's crops whenever we please. a
feast Of fruit and nuts to be prepared
hy all the other Birds every Saturday
night and humble apology for the
trouble you have put us to-"
Peggy was astonished at his impu.
dence. Some Of the Birds, however,
seemed to think there was some jus.
tice in his plea. Blue Jay certainly
had furnished lot of excitement for
them. The Birds entered into a lively
discussion Of the matter, some argu.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-29
"DREAlMLAND ADVENTURES


The laugh died away, only to -
followed by a wild, weird howl-the
very kind of howl Blue Jay had told
about, only this was terribly loud. It
filled the whole forest.
And right on top of the howl came
the cry Of deep voice-a voice that
rumbled and roared:
II want Blue Jay" It shouted. II
want all the Jays. They stole Mise
Purple Swallow when she was about
to be married to brave General swal-
low. They must be punished! Tney
must be doubly punished for lying
about me--the Voice Of the Forestl
What shall be done with them?"
xiii them! Kill them!" shrisksd
the Birds.
shall they be killed, Princess
Peggy? roared the Voice.
mo" cried Peggy. shat would DO
no good. They should be punished 20
they would reform and become good
and useful Birds"
"Then you-pass sentence upon them,
Princess Peggy" said the Voice.
Peggy thought moment. Thsn
she stepped forward. ~ 9.
II sentence them to be banished
from Birdland until they earn the
right to be taken back. And they
shall earn the right by working-thats
Is one virtue the Jays have-they. are
workers. They shall work during the
summer gathering acorns to feed
Farmer Dalton's pigs; they shall work
during the fall gathering nuts to be
sold by Farmer Dalton to help save
other foods. Thus shall they pay for
the wrongs they have done" v.ii !.
THE sentence Is wise!" roared the
Voice. BLUE Jay, what do you say?"
We'll do IT." screamed Blue Jay.
''we'n all do it ~ screamed the other
Jays. .eS.
Your promise is given! 1t must be
kept! Now, go--gO all Of you!"
roared the Voice, more terrifying than
ever.
There was loud fiutter Of wings
as the Birds took fight. Peggy found
herself caught up in her aerial char.
lot. Looking down at the dead tree
she caught glimpse Of some one be-
hind It that looked like the Giant of
the Woods.
He had a big megaphone in his hand
and he was laughing fit to kill. She
had chance for only one look, for
| in some mysterious way she had been
whisked home and there she was with
her book in her lap, as she had been
when summoned to court by Officer
| Purple Martin.
well, that was the right way to
end the trial, even II the Giant of the
| Woods did fool the Birds" she
| whispered to herself.
Nert toeek Peg0y has q remark
able adventure tcith a great drnty OF
tiny American acdr to!nners that
e1,ern nntS2nfjc u;pI mud hn1l hUs
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-29

Great demand for the EVENING
PUBLIC LEDGER may cause you
to miss an installment Of this very
interesting story. You had better,
therefore, telephone or write to tho
Circulation Department or ask your
newsdealer this afternoon to leave
your home.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-29
Her DescrinfioI

Her Description
Newly Married. want accom-
modations for myself and wife.
Hotel Clerk-Suite?
Newly Married-You bet she is.
-Lehigh Burr.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-29

Unwelcome Carnishing
Look here, waiter, there's a
piece of leather in this sausage.
I'm blowed II I'm going to eat the
harness, too!"-Snark's Annual
QIondon)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-29
CHAPTER vi
The Voice Of the Forest
THE LAW OF BIRDLAND

blue jay, placed on trial for steal.
fng Miss Purple Stcdllosc on the cue
of her tcedding to General St1dlIotc,
felis a dramatic ghost story In his
o,Un defense, but tcIien taken to task
bu General Stcdlloto admits that the
story isn't true)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-29

Nert tDeek Peg0y has remark
able adventure 1cith a great drnty Of
tiny American 1cdr tD!nners that
euery patriotic girl and boy has
helped to send into 1ction)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-29

CONTINUED MONDAY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-03
CHRISTMAS GIVING PLAN
SETTLED BY AGREEMENT
Useful Presents the Rule Under
Pact Between Council of Defense
and Trade Representatives.

To save labor and material in the
manufacture and sale of Christmas
gifts and to save the transportation
and delivery facilities necessarily in
volved in the large volume of such
gifts, the Council Of National Defense
has entered into an agreement with
representatives Of the leading indus
tries whereby the ban originally placed
on Christmas buying has been raised
and the giving Of useful presents will
be permitted.
The council has announced that con-
terence with representatives of the
leading industries and retail interests
concerned has revealed that the manu-
iacture OF: goods for the coming holi-
oay practically is completed. Trans
pertatlon of these goods to the point
or sale mas been largely accomplished
ana the material used for Christmas
presents, especially in the manufacture
or toys, is the waste material derived
from prior processes of manufacture.
To continue the holiday custom Of
christmas buying, SO that national in
terest Will not be endangered, retail
interests have agreed to extend the
purchasing period over October, No
yember and December, instead Of con-
nni.g 1t to a short period before the
noliday: They have agreed to use
their efforts to confine Christmas Civ
Ing, except for young children, to use
full articles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-03
DEATH OF KENNETHLEWlS
FROM WOUNDS REPORTED
Washington Soldier Who Won
Medal Succumbs to Injuries
Suffered in Battle.

A recent report from Gen. Pershing
to the War Department announces
the death, August 2, of Kenneth
Lewis. from wounds received in ac-
ton.
Lewis was wounded July 81, being
struck in the abdomen by piece of
shrapnel, which passed through his
body. He took part in two engage
ments with the enemy.
Private Lewis was Washington
boy, the son of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Lewis, zoos 18th street northwest.
Young Lewis. who was only eighteen
years Of age when he entered the mill
tary service, enlisted in the LIST Sepa-
rate Battalion, District of Columbia
National Guard, in May, 1917, and with
that organization was indicted into
the National Army in August of that
year. He was the first member of
the battalion to die of wounds received
in action.
Lewis was highly regarded by his
officers and was awarded medal Of
honor by the French government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-03
Useful Labor

l often hear fellow saw.
when pointing to a neighbor, II
really think that idle jay should
do some useful labor, He
tramps the village selling books,
and boring thus his betters and
in these times of war, gadzooks,
we have small use for letters.
He ought to beg or steal hoe,
and work out his salvation, and
make a hill of spinach grow, to
help to feed the nation" Per-
haps the neighbours wearing
bells, as on his path he's drift
ing; perhaps the clothbound
books he sells are loyal and up
lifting. 1t we'll may chance his
helpful tones inspire some
husky critter to go and cleave
some Teuton domes, and make
the kaiser bitter. I've never
found it safe or sane to judge
the other fellow, to say his mo-
tives all are. vain, or that his
course is yellow. We all can't
labor with our hands, with
energy untiring; we can't hew
wood or till the lands, or keep
the forge fires burning. For
some must clerk and some must
preach, or run the railway sta
ton, and some must take their
clubs and teach the rising gener-
alton. The doctor cannot leave
his sick who look to him for
healing, because some loud Of
fensive hick of slackers still is
spelling. Before I'd throw out
darksome hints, or whisper
things abusive, I'd have to have
the charts and prints and dia-
grams conclusive.
WALT MASON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-03
1851 G. q. MEN SERVING.
Among Them Are -Four Generals
and a Rear Admiral.

The total number of Georgetown
University students and graduates
now serving the United States in the
Army, Navy and Marine Corps is
1851, according to a statement issued
today by Rev. Peter v. Masterson,
S. J.. of the university faculty.
OF the number, 1925 are in the
Army. 264 in the Navy and 81 in the
Marine Corps. The university boasts
four generals. one rear admiral and
three majors of marines. The CLASH
flcation of other ranks is as follows:
Army-14 colonies, 80 majors. IS cap
tains. 479 lieutenants, 50 student can
didates. It's non-commissioned off,
GERS and $40 privates. In the Navy
there are Ill lieutenants, So petty Of
ficers, 81 candidates for commissions
and 81 seamen. The Marine Corps
list IL divided as follows: Three cap
tains, 81 lieutenants, student can
Gidates and SO privates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-03
TRAIN HITS AUTO; TWO DIE.
Farmer and Colored Laborer Killed
Near Upper Marlboro.

Two men were killed yesterday at
Grants crossing, near Upper MARI
boro, Md. when an automobile truck
in which they were riding collided
with train on the Chesapeake Beach
railway. They were Charles Shep-
herd, thirty-six years old. a farmer
of Bristol, Md, and Daniel Moreland,
a colored laborer in Shepherds en-
ploy.
The men were hauling a load of
wheat to Randalrs grist mill at For
estville. Nd, and according to wit
nesses failed to heed the signals at the
railroad crossing. AS the truck
reached the railroad tracks the train,
which was travelling about thirty-five
miles an hour, crashed into it.
An inquest will be held today to
determine the cause and FIX the blame
for the death of the men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-03
OPENS SOCIAL SEASON.
Washington District Epworth
League Holds a Country Fair.

The Washington District Epworth
League opened its social season last
evening with the first night of Even
ings of Fun and Festival at 9Th street
and Pennsylvania avenue southeast.
Last evenings program took the form
Of a southern country fair The
grounds were lighted with numerous
Japanese lanterns. Scattered about
were decorated booths, at which arti-
cles of all kinds from thrift stamps to
tin horns and watermelons were sold.
Tie grab bag booth was the most
popular corner Of the entire grounds.
The festival is raising funds to assist
in furnishing Saturday night suppers at
Metropolitan M. E. Church for enlisted
men from outside the city. Tonight will
be Hawaiian night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-03
Two Slightly Hurt in Auto Crash.

Melvin Patten, 1885 Wisconsin ave-
nue., and James Morse, 35 L street
northwest. were slightly injured last
night when an automobile in which
they were riding collided with another
machine operated by Capt. w. H Sim
mons. L. S. A, 1915 Webster street, on
Conduit road near the Georgetown
reservoir The machine in which the
injured men were riding was operated
by r. B. Kersey. 3617 18th street
northwest. The machines met in a
head-on collision on a curve In the
road near the reservoir. Patten and
Morse were cut by flying glass and
taken to the Georgetown University
hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-03
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

Soldiers at Howard University camp
are to be entertained at the Minor
Normal School tomorrow night by the
woman's organization of the War
Camp Community Service.
Harold o. Clayton, 715s Lawrence
street northeast; Walter c. De Groot,
1898 Quincy street, and Harold B.
been commissioned second lieutenants
at Camp Lee. Virginia. and the two
others at Camp Sherman, Ohio.
Howard McCubbin. S12 18th street
northwest. reported to the police last
night that a watch valued at $25 and
a black folding pocketbook was stolen
from his home.
A duplicate key thief yesterday en-
tered the dental office of DIR. George
G. Patton, SIT G street northwest,
and stole about $40 worth of gold
filings
During an alteration last night
with James Spriggs, 74s Morton
street northwest, Ernest Johnson,
colored, 757 Kenyon street, was stab
bed in the right arm. His wound was
dressed at Freedmen's Hospital.
"Got the times" a colored man
asked J; J. Wade, 1871 r street north
early this morning. at 4th and G
streets. YES" replied Wade. as he
took out his watch. Before Wade
could look at the time, the colored
valued the timepiece at $50. He gave
the police a good description of the
thief.
While attempting to eject John
Slade. colored, from a car of the
Washington Railway and Electric
Company. at Delaware avenue and D
street last night, because he refused
to pay his fare, j. c. Kemmis, con-
ductor, was thrown against a window
and cut about the hands and face.
Slade was also cut about the hands.
Both men were taken to the Casualty
Hospital and their wounds dressed.
Slade was arrested and charged with
assault.
listed men at marine barracks was
held in the barracks auditorium last
night. Maj. Gen. George Barnett was
present as the guest of honor. The
sisted of Sergts. D. H. Moore, Charles
F. Ohler, Charles Buerger, William
F. Lentsch, G. Gerhke, L. kreck and
r. Vardy.
Through the courtesy of the COM
United States Service Club of Amer
lea will show on the screen tomorrow
might at s:45 o'clock at it's quarters
in Dupont Circle several interesting
war films, entitled Gas and Fire"
Torpedo Boats" and Soldiers of the
Sea-"
A meeting Of the Piney Branch Com
munity Center is to be held this even
ing at O'clock at the West School,
on Farragut street.
One hundred and twenty-five naval
officers and enlisted men have en-
rolled for the special course in navi-
cation which begins at Georgetown
University tonight. One section of
the class will meet Monday and We'd
nesday nights and the second section
will meet Tuesday and Friday nights.
Thursday evening classes will be re-
served for the students who have en-
rolled for advanced work. The course
will be directed by Rev. Peter Archer,
director of Georgetown Observatory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-03
"Pass," Then Decline Jobs.

The Civil Service Commission Is still
hampered by the fact that about SO per
cent of the people who take examina-
tions for positions in the District decline
the appointment after passing.
The tendency of private employers to
overbid the government for clerical help
is believed by the commission to be
largely responsible for this situation,
also reports in circulation throughout
the country of the scarcity of housing
accommodations in Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-03
Former Officers Nav Be Private..

Gen. Pershing has suggested to the
War Department the advisability of
authorizing the continuance in the
military service lover there" as pri-
Yates of certain officers who had been
discharged for failure to show ca
pac1ty for the command of troops.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-03

Two white men and a negro last
night called Postmaster N. B. Good
win of Gulfport. Miss, to side door,
stabbed him several times and pro-
ceeded to rife a small safe. Good
wins injuries, while severe, are not
expected to prove fatal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-03
THOUSANDS MORE
NEED TO Be HOUSED
Civil Service Commissions
Estimates Adds to D. C.'s
Problem.

The Civil Service Commission esti-
mated today that approximately $4,000
more employees will be brought to
Washington by the government during
the remaining four months of 1918.
This estimate, coming on top Of the
announcement last night that the room
registration office. 1921 New York ave-
nue., is rapidly renting the surplus of
several thousand rooms which it had
available for war workers, indicates
that the dormitories now being erected
by the United States Housing Corpor-
alton will hardly be sufficient to meet
the expected influx.
The plans made public by the hous-
ing corporation call for dormitory IA
cilities for 5000 persons on Union sta
ton plaza and the lot from 14th to 10Th
and B street to Ohio avenue. The
plaza dormitories are expected to be
ready for occupancy December 1.
1000 to Need Rooms.
This building program Raves 1000
of the expected employees be accom-
modated through the room Registration
office and the Washington committee
committee last week took over seven
teen vacant residences In the north
west, which will not house more than
400. ,-,,,,,
considered the tract from 21st to 22d
and from street to New York ave-
nue. as a site for a housing project,
and it is not unlikely that third
set Of dormitories may have na,.,. to pc De
1 o ma
terializes.
The committee on equipment OF
houses is known to be looking about
for more vacant houses to open Tor
government workers, and the room
registration office again is appealing
to housekeepers who still have vacant
rooms in their homes to take In war
workers
Two-Month Task.
Since more than two months will
elapse before the first series of dor
mitories will be ready for occupancy,
the room registration Office and the
committee on equipment of houses
face the task of providing for all
who arrive in the meantime.
According to the Civil Service Com :
mission, there was a net increase Of
5000 a month in the governments
force during the summer, after de-
Quoting designations, and the same
rate of increase is expected to con-
tinue until December This monthly
average means a weekly increase of
$50, which gives some idea Of the
job ahead of the room registration
office for the next few months.
Every housekeeper who can make
room for one or more clerks should mo-
tify the registration Office, giving full
particulars Of what she has to offer.
Officials were not prepared to predict
today whether the governments cleri-
cal force in Washington will be stabi-
lized by the end Of this year. The prog
1ess of the war, bringing into creation
new bureaus and causing the enlarge
ment of old ones, makes 1t difficult to
figure, officials say, when the end will
be reached.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-03
BAND CONCERT.

In Logan Park, Anacostia, by
the Marine Band, Walter F.
Smith, second leader, this even
ing at 1880 o'clock.
March. United States Field
Artillery. ...............S ousa
Overture. 1.-THE Bohemian Girl"
Balfe
Mosaic, 1.-THE Red Mill'. Herbert
Serenade. "Quand tn Chants"
Gounod
poucke and Glantz.
Caprice, Byzantine. Van Loock
waltz, The Only Giri'. Herbert
Medley. Gems from Stephen
Foster. .Tobani
''The Star Spangled Banner"