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The Washington times., 1918-10-09
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The Washington times., 1918-10-09
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The Washington times., 1918-10-09
KEROSENE IS SCARCE

NEW YORK. Oct. 9-warning that
the United States is facing a serious
shortage of kerosene this winter
Mark l. Requa, director of the oil
division of the Fuel Administration
urged oil operators meeting IN annual
convention here to speed UP produc
tion.
ly necessary that the kerosene pro.
duction should be materially increas
ed" Director Requa said. Statistical
ly kerosene is in a more unsatisfactory
position than gasolene or fuel OIL"
The Washington times., 1918-10-09

Back the Fighting Men with The
Fighting Loan.
The Washington times., 1918-10-09
LAWYER TO BE FLYER

Robert r. Kane. OF Gate City. Va.
attorney examiner of the Federal
Trade Commission, has been given in
definite leave of absence to enter the
officers training camp for naval avi-
alton at DunwoSd Industrial Insti-
tute, Minneapolis. Kane has been
with the commission a year.
The Washington times., 1918-10-09
XMAS PLAN FOR MARINES

Army regulations governing the
sending OF Christmas packages to
American soldiers OVERSEAS will apply
also to members of the marine corps
whose address is american ENpedi-
tionary Forces" Packages for ship
ment must be in the mail by Novem-
her 20, bearing the address tags.
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$4,000 OBULGAR|ANS
GIVE UP TO ALLIES

LONDON, Oct. s.-Sixty-hve thou
sand Bulgarian. soldiers have surren-
dered to the allies, west OF Uskub, in
accordance with the provisions of the
armistice. it was officially announced
in a dispatch from Saloniki today.
The Washington times., 1918-10-09
SIX GIRL
AIDS RED CROSS
Daughter of American Soldier
in France Collects S20.45 in
Pennies From Pedestrians.
Mrs. Wilson Writes Letter OF
Praise.

A very small girl with a very big
responsibility-that is Dorothy Brodt
of 7O9 Thirteenth street northwest
Dorothy measures her years at about
half past six, but, as every one
knows, an absence of years is no bar
to a patriotic spirit.
Dorothy heard all about the wound
ed soldiers in France. Dorothy's
father is on the firing line in that
devastated country. Young as she
is, Dorothy already senses that
Daddy" may never come back.
"If he does. all wounded, who and
what is to take care of him."
At that stage of the reckoning
Dorothy got busy. She assembled
her two mothers, her own, Mama
Mildred. and her grandmother, Mama
Grace, and announced her intention
of collecting money for the Red
Cross.
Passersby Donate Freely.
Other little girls had, she argued,
and all she needed was a Red Cross
cap and a smaIl-sized basket. Doro-
thy has a way OF putting over her
small projects. The next day pass
ersby at Thirteenth and C streets
saw a becapped and eager youngster.
basket in hand. making a mute re-
quest for Red Cross funds.
No one could refuse the appeal of
those little outstretched hands. which
sought only pennies where others
sought dollars. In three days, after
working a little over two hours a
day, Dorothy counted the coins that
had showered into her basket She
had. S20.45,
Dorothy is an enthusiastic "fan"
for Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. She decided
she wanted to SEND her contribution
to the charming chatelaine Of the
White House. A few days later the
little girls cup of joy was brimming
over. The postman had handed her a
letter from the White House.
Mrs. Wilson Thanks Her.
MY Dear Little Girl-You must
have worked very hard. indeed. to
get all that money. $2O.45, and am
very glad to send it TO the American
Red Cross for such a good little pa
triot as you. 1t must have beel very
hard work to get so mucn money. and
know that the wounded soldiers will
be glad that the little people in this
country, as well as the big ones, are
working for them
Thank you, too. for your little
The Washington times., 1918-10-09
EX-KY. GOVERNOR DEAD

RICHMOND. Ky. Oct. e.-James B.
McCreary, governor OF Kentucky for
two terms, six years a representa-
tive Of the State in the United States
Senate, and for several consecutive
terms a member OF the lower house
of Congress. died at his home after
a brief illness. He had the distinc-
tion of occupying a place OF promi-
nence in his State probably exceed
ed by no other man in the history
OF the State
The Washington times., 1918-10-09
Pure Lambs Wool Lining

. With coverings of Silk Brocade-Jap Silk, French
and Domestic Sateens and Novelty Mulls and Silk
Dime Plain colorS reversible tutted; also hand ana
machine stitched novelty center effects with plain wide
porders of silk satin and saeen to match We believe
this line is unmatchable in values and want your opinion
Prices range from $3.50 to $500 each.
The Washington times., 1918-10-09
BedspreGds

MarselIes Pattern Crochet Bedspreads hemmed
ends; full double sizes; designs heavy-woven
$3.50, $4.75 and $500 each.
Scallopededge cuout corner Spreads: For oft
Gin. beds $500 and $500 each. For Aft DIN beds
$5.25 each.
The Washington times., 1918-10-09
KILLED IN WRECK.

HARRISBURG. Pa, Oct. 9.-James
H. Trout, engineer, of Harrisburg, was
killed today when train No. 90, on
the middle division Of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad, and train No. 81 col
lided at McVeytown.
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picture. which ] am going 60 keep.
Very sincerely yours,
EDITH BOILING WILSON"
Dorothy has nine relatives. besides
her father. Alexander Brodt, either
in France or in the training camps.
Her cousin. Lawrence Greene. now
"over there" was secretary to Justice
Hughes and toured the country with
him on his Presidential campaign.
The Washington times., 1918-10-09
Upholstery and Drapery

Armure PortiereS, in wide selection of colorir
plain or with silk galoon and trimming, at
$3.50, $500, $1,000, and $11.Oo Pair
Duplex Armure Portieres, in combinations of
and green, brown and blue, and brown and green,
edge trimming $3.50 pair.
Damask Portieres beautiful shades of blue, rc
mulberry and other colorings plain edges.
$3.50 and $4,000 Pair
Domestic Velour PortiereS, trimmed with silk cc
Blue, Brown, Mulberry, Green and Rose.
$4,000 Pair
Duplex Velvet PortereS, French edges both 81
alike or in combinations of Rose, Blue Green Mulbel
Cream, Red, Tan and other colors.
$1,000 Pair
The Washington times., 1918-10-09
Blankets

Wool-fnshed cotton blankets; plain white with
pink and blue borders; novelty paids and checks and
The durable grays now in stock Sizes for cots single
threequarter and double beds. Light, medium and
heavy weight. Very special values Prices range from
S5.25 to Sc. so pair.
The Washington times., 1918-10-09
Wool Army Blankets

Plain dark or steel grays and light gray, will
wide blue and dark borders. Thoroughly woven; prac
:ically weather-proof Excellent for outdoor sleeping
Prices range from $1,000 to $12.75 each.
The Washington times., 1918-10-09
. The Linen Shop

: Display and Sale of Fine Comforts on our man
floor for your special coDfenience The lot includes
the best.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-25
What He Did

The fourth class in the village schoc
happy In the possession of an unusual
pretty teacher. were under examinatio
The visiting inspector was one OF tho
men who can shrewdly appreciate 70
tunate situation. and take the full meai
ure of advantage thereof. So he twirl(
his mustache, waggled his watch-chai
and fired off thus: ~
Now, boys. | hope you are all cult
waiting the habit of observation. 70,
eyes can play great part in your ed,
cation Your powers of sight can be
trained as to detect the slightest sign
change or difference in anything. SUI
pose i just test those powers for a mi
ute or two Take a good glance rour
the room and particularly notice the ol
jects 1T contains"
This done, the inspector said:
Now close your eyes, and will (
something. Afterward I want you
try to tell me what I have done"
Twenty seconds later when all cyclic
were raised again. the inspector asked
Now, what did do while your ey
were closed?"
Silence for a second. Then a voice:
Please, sir-you kissed teacher v'-
Pearson's Weekly.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-25
THE HY NOVELETTE,
"A Passing Cloud
BY Lizzie NJ. Peabody

in his arms. Judd" she exclaimed
toyfully, you have found out che
truth about the ring?''
Wrong !" he cried with smiling in,
Of Il since saw yen bnt have se Seen
thinking. and I know you are not the
,. sort OF a girl who you'd do thing
said happily. % ~" land nG'@ now Va viii viii tell you
what L can about the ring
Not unless you choose" he quickly
interrupted. for, you and me the
Ray he added grimly.
The evening you went away. she
began. II finished doing some canning
and preserving I had begun. and | had
fruit and vegetable waste before I
missed my ring. Since then l have
searched everywhere without finding II.
Rays sister must have told him of my
of his story is probably true"
He looked at her inquiringly. and,
blushing, she continued:
Ray once brought ring to me. and
slipped it on my finger. while he pro-
posed. but / refused and asked him to
remove 1t. 1t was very nearly. or per-
haps. exactly like the one you after
Judd broke the silence by saying:
Yes l will" she returned cheerily.
"and now let us go to the homestead
farm. We are always happy there"
Having arrived. they. set fire to the
rubbish pile, and in the furrow from
which Merry had pulled the last huge
stalk, they found the glistening ring.
finger. II have been all kinds of a
DOL" he declared. IF ever ! cut up
like that again. just hold up that
finger
Twas but a passing cloud. Let us
forget it and enjoy the sunshine" Merry
said.
Tomo, ro,c'S Complete Norelette-
"THE DOLT"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-25
When Twilight Comes

When twilight comes, DER all the peni-
OF sweet, repentant day there faNs
the holy hush of prayer. -.,..,s
Far in the West one splash OF VIVA
color glows.
Where careless day dropped down one
crimson rose ,.s
Upon pale evenings dusky looseneo
hair.
o fleeting time of all the radiant hours
most fair!
Brief time when waiting souls the
universal heart may share:
The brooding worlds their deepest
truths disclose
When twilight comes.
One candle lights the pale-green eastern
sky; one golden candle cleaning
where
The fait sad night lies dreaming. Pale
priestly moths some 'ghostly
:" solace bear.
To suppliant blossoms In my garden.
There the shrouded hearts of gold
that shall unclose
With dawn's first kiss. a sweet eXpec-
tance hold,
Around them flows
Soft breathing peace. For to garden,
as of old,
. God doth repair
When twilight comes.
Nellie Burget Miller in the People s
Home Journal
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-25

A party of engineers were tracing a
township line across some farm lands in
Illinois AS chance would have It, the
line passed directly through a large barn
having double doors on each side Of it,
and they found they could continue their
measurements through, the barn by OPEN
ing the doors and thus avoiding the
dreaded detour. The owner watched
their progress with considerable inter-
est, but made no comment until they
had reached the farther side Of the barn,
when he asked:
Tibet a railroad ye-all surveyin' fer?"
Certainly" replied the chief with a
humorous twinkle in his eye.
The farmer meditated a bit as he
closed thesbarn doors behind them, when
he remarked somewhat aggressively. Il
hain't got no objection ter havin' er rail-
road on my farm. but I'll be darned eff
I'm going ter open and shet them doors
for yer train to go through Saturday
Evening journal.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-25
FORCETFULNESS

Whene'er / travel in the past
! pick up joys on every side.
Fen when the skies are overcast
The darkest skies are glorified.
What makes the past my very own
With every chapter caress?
'Tis not my memory alone
1t may be my forgetfulness.
Whereer ! in the future stroll
flnd it smiling like a rose;
And that, to say the least, Is drol
Because uncommon, l suppose.
Since what will be is fortold
BY what ! am, I must confess
That hope but causes to unfold
The roses of forgetfulness.
When by and by the day is done
And we prepare ourselves for slee
And sink to slumber one by one
While watch our guardian angels ks
1t may be that kindly Lord
With sweet desire to soothe and bl
Will give US as his best reward
The Heaven of Forgetfulenss.
-Grif Alexander
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-25

one would direct her. Peggy ran along
But no one paid any attention to her.
Dismayed and half frightened, she
finally stood still. A trumpet blew. fol.
lowed by blare of music as the circus
band placed itself at the head of the
grand opening pageant. The whole mass
OF men and animals got into action
quickly .unwinding itself into a glitter.
! ing parade that streamed out into the
| arena.
Peggy pressed back to get out of the
way of the horses. She felt that she was
going to be left behind. Then 1t would
be discovered that she wasn't Countess
Alice and she would be driven out of the
circus in disgrace. Perhaps, even, She
would be arrested.
She looked around anxiously for Bill
ly Belgium and Balky Sam. If she could
| find them she was sure they would help
her. Her, eyes. chanced upon them just
as Billy Belgium. dressed as a clown
and seated in a funny cart, was driving
Balky Sam. Johnny Bull and Billy Goat
\ out into the big tent Peggy started on
run to catch up with them.
But, suddenly she was stopped A long
snaky something was around her waist
holding her fast. She gave a little Shrek
Then the snaky something lifted her
high in the air and she looked down to
find herself amid a herd Of big ele-
plants. She realized in an instant that
the snaky something was an elephant S
| tTuHk. IL tuTHeu HeT dTOuTu SO tnat Sne
was looking right into an elephants
twinkling eyes. She didn't know whether
| they were twinkling in fun or in mis-
chief She had heard all sorts of stories
about elephants. Some were good and
some were bad. What was this one?
The elephant gave her the answer
Trumpeting softly, he closed one eye al
her with wink that was strangely re.
mindful of Judge Owls. Then he tossed
her up over his head and right into a
pretty golden throne fastened to his
back 1t was the very place where she
belonged. The elephant had recognized
Countess Alice's costume and had come
to the rescue at just the right moment
AS Peggy settled herself on the throne
hanging on tight to keep from being
thrown off by the queer rocking motion
of the elephant, they moved out into the
main tent. and Peggy found herself be
ing stared at by thousands and thou
sands of excited eyes.
TOMORROW the strange act that is
put on by Peggy, Billy Belgium and
the animals pcil be described)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-25

STRAY FILMS FROM LIES CAMERA
Along the Battle Line

BY Father Connolly; IN Paducah Evening
love the fishes of the sea
That frolic meath its waves.
Their numbers great we ne'er can see
While dear old ocean raves;
I love the songsters of the air,
Whose music sweet resounds
In wood and dale and orchard fair
When summer makes its rounds.
But there's thing I love far more,
Yea. sure as sun doth shine,
Our gallant men on Marne's shore
Along the battle line.
love the daisies on the hill.
That smile SO sweet and fair.
That my fond heart with Joy do fill.
AS oft breathe their afr
love the rose and lily sweet.
And all the flowers that bloom,
And in my soul them fondly greet.
AS they my path perfume.
But there's a thing I love far more,
Yea. sure rs sun does shine.
Our gallant men on Marne's shore
Along the battle line.
love the lakes and rivers Gear,
That flow throughout our land.
To me they are most sweet and dear.
And beauteous, great and grand
I love the woods and forests. too,
And snow-capped peaks sublime.
That pierce the starry heavens through
With their own rhythmic rhyme.
But there's thing love much more.
oh, sure as sun does shine,
Our gallant men on Marne's shore,
Along the battle line.
l love the sun and every star.
That in the heavens shine.
That move and move in space afar
Win harmony divine.
For ages long they've moved in space:
Confusion they don't know
And while they've moved with magic
grace.
Sweet smiles on us do throw.
But there's n thing I love far more.
Oh, sure as sun doth shine.
Our gallant men on Marne's shore
Along the battle line.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-25
He Leads Us On

He leads us on. Through all the ,
quiet years,
Past all our dreamland hopes and doul
and fears,
He guides our steps. Through all ,
tangled maze q
or sin. of sorrow, and o'erclouded da
We know His will is done.
And still He leads us on.
And He at last
After the weary strife,
After the restless fever we call life.
After the dreariness. the aching pai
The wayward struggles, which he
proved In vain
After our tolls are past
VIII give us rest at last
Mary >Curtiss Baggot in st. Lo,
Star.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-25
A Good Account

A young husband. finding that his
pretty but extravagant wife was con-
siderably exceeding their income,
brought her home one evening a neat
little account book. beautifully bound
and looking very attractive. This he
presented to her. together with five
pounds.
Now. my dear" he said, II want you
to put down what I give you on this
side. and on the other write down the
way it goes and in fortnight Will
give you another supply
A couple of weeks later he asked her
for the book. :,
"Oh, I have kept the account all
right" said his wife, producing the little
leather volume "see, here 1t is. and on
one page was inscribed: feceiSeu
from AIgy. five pounds" and on the one
opnosite the comprehensive little sum-
mary: spent it all"-Pearson
Weekly.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-25
His Glass Alley

A good story was fired off by Sir
James Barrie at a social gathering re-
Gently
An old gentleman, it appears; was go,
when he came across lad crying bit
terly.
whats to do, my lad?" he asked
But the lad couldn't speak for sobbing.
II know" another youngster said "he
was playin' at marbles, an he's been an
lost his glass alley"
Dear me-" the old gentleman said.
Here's n penny. don't cry now-run
and buy another"
But the lad kept on crying.
II wouldn't cry any more II l were
YOU" the old gentleman said; run and
buy another one"
"Aw dornt know wheer they sell EN-"
said the lad. "it wor my feyther's glass
eye !'-Pearson's Weekly
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-25

"Dae We think this box Is strong
enough to. trust in the van?" asked a
Highland farmer at the railway station.
II ,doot it." replied the porter: but
we'll see" He lifted the box and let 1t
fall with a crash. "It1l get that here"
he said. "An' it'll get that"--he gave
It another bang-"at the junction. An
at Dundee it'll get that" The third
that" burst the box and its contents
were scattered over the platform. The
porter shook his head. ma" he said
II think It Wilma get past Dundee. II
it's goin' further It's no strong enough
Boston Evening TRANSCRIPT
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-25
The Sun in His Ewes

He had shouted himself hoarse all |
afternoon at the football match. and
the evening he endeavored to cure !
sore throat at the Red Lion.
AT o'clock in the morning he "
asleep on the pavement and was disco
cred there by an astute police officer.
The officer flashed his lantern on I
sleeping form.
Now then, there Wake up! r
can't sleep here!''
The sporting enthusiast reused hi
self, rubbed his eyes and glared straie
at the bulls-eye. Hang It !" he Z
claimed. Just our luck! Our sid,
playing against the sun n"-London 7
Bits. M
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-25
A Lesson in Manners

This is the way the agent got lesson
In manners. He called at a business
office and saw nobody but a prepossess-
ing though capable-appearing young
woman.
Where's the boss?" he asked abruptly
What Is your business?" she asked
None of yours he snapped. IT got
a proposition to lay before this firm and
/ want to talk to somebody about IT,
And You would rather talk to a
gentleman"
yes"
Well" answered the lady, smiling
sweetly. $50 would l. But It seems that
it's impossible for either >one of us to
have our wish, so will have to make
the best of it, State your business,
please !''-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-25

Two experienced anglers went fishing
one day One sat down on the pier,
while the other stood. Just before be-
ginning operations they made a wager
with each other as to who would make
the biggest catch of fish.
They had been fishing for about half
an hour with little or no success. when
John. who was standing, lost his bal
ance and fell off the pier.
AS he went headlong past Dick, the
latter gave a yell and said:
i Hi. John, If you're going to dive for
'em the bets off !"--Pearson's Weekly.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-25

Doggy found the costume of Countess
Alice just fit her But it made her
look so different that she scarcely
recognized herself when she peeked into
a tiny mirror she found in the trunk.
She was all tinsel and gilt. while
/ little wings sprouted from her shoulders.
A thrill Of eXultation ran through her
she was to make her first appearance in
a circus arena.
But now disturbing thought popped
into Peggy's mind. one that should have
popped there long before. What was she
going to do when she got into the arena ?
She hadn't the slightest idea of what
Countess Alice did
You look very SWEET commented
Nanny Goat. You're sure tc make a
hit"
But what am l to do? asked Peggy.
First ride in the opening pageant as
II know how to do that" answered
Peggy. much relieved. Il am Princess
of Birdland."
Then in Jerry's clown act you appear
as Titania. queen of the fairies"
"Oh, like in Shakespeare's Midsummer
Nights Dream" cried Peggy, growing
enthusiastic
Its Jerry's Midsummer's Night
Dream not Shakespeare's," answered
Nanny IF Shakespeare is calling it his,
he is trying to steal our act"
Peggy didn't have time to argue that
it was Shakespeares first, for time was
precious
What do l do as Titania ?" she asked.
you change the clown into mule,
and then put the mule through his tricks
with a goat and the dog. We do some
funny tricks, but there hasn't been any
| fun in it of late. Jerry has been so
cranky since his son went into the army
that he's got us all duh and cross"
Maybe that's what's the matter with
your act" commented Peggy.
Your best part is at the finish" went
| on Nanny. Then you dance on the
mules back. as he gallops around the
| ring