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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16
SECURITIES Market
REFLECTS PROBLEMS
Most Disturbing Development in
Wall Streets View Was Federal
Rail Control Extension.
COTTON MARKET is LOWER
Aside From Governments Estimate
OF 1t,7OO,OOO Bales, Market Paid
Moro Attention to the Situation in
the Spot Department.
Iny Associated rressl

NEW YORK. December 15.-The Sc
curitics market last week reflected
more clearly tho many unprecedented
and intricate problems which surround
nomic conditions as IL result OF the
conclusion of the war;
Events In the field OF reimbursement
ana reconstruction proceeded apacc. but
In several Instances these were &C.
G com, ed by prS,nounsed unsettle-
mcnt in Wall Streets view was the
McAdoo plan to extend Federal con-
troll OF the railroads to Il period Of
1--WE years. This suggestion was re-
bankers and executives, who were con-
Secuently interested in the Indications
that early action opposing the plan
would he taken In Congress.
Is committed to the policy of can
ceiling and reducing contracts with the
least disturbance, tho early dissolu-
ton OF that auxiliary of the govern.
mcnt seems to have been anticipa ted
in the cutting OF price schedules by
producers OF copper.
The stock market and It's related
branches call for little detailed com
ment. Dealings were circumscribcd
week ending with moderate recessions
In rails and reversals OF two to seven
points among industrials, equipments
metals snd speculative issues.
Apart from slight relaxation In
call loans. money conditions were not
cable change expected until the new
year Is VIGIL under way. Large sums
are to be distributed next month in
payment OF interest and dividends. but
yesiment inquiry has been exceeding
IL light
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16
Norfolk & Western Railroad

Leave Byrd Street Station. Richmond
Daily. Tor Norfolk a. NJ. 1850 A. NJ $3.50
i. NJ. T. NJ: for Lynchburg and West:
a. NJ. $3.50 a. NJ. 80 u. NJ. 1915 p. NJ.
No leaves Petersburg for Ronnoke . p A.
A 3ig6 9 hlchmond from Norfolk: 1905 noon.
a: ~. 2:lO Y Il. 7:20 = 81. V:4b Is Nj
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16
SPOT DEPARTMENT.
E:ATINES COTTON MAnISEr

NEW ORLEANS, December l5.-Dur-
ing the early part OF last week the
cotton market had a tendency TO work
lower. tut the second half brought
new buying and higher prices. so that
the net change was a rise OF 10 49,
POINTS. The irrcgularity was due to
The Tact that the near months dis
played more strength than the distant.
Following the governments crop cs-
Innate of ll.t0O.000 bales, which was
easily the main event. the market pa id
more attention to tho situation in the
spot department than 10 any other
iaitor. The tirmncss OF holders the in
crcasinE exports and complaints that
much weather damage was occurring
both 10 cotton still in the fields and
70 baled cotton held farms were
features that led 10 much buying aud
stin advances particularly on the LAST
two sessions. This week. while the
approaching holidays may dull trading
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16

to some extent. tho trade Is bound IN
take Increased interest In spot news.
and In Its present temper the mar
developments. The ocean freight mar
ket Is now ~ matter of the greatest
concern. but II the additional tonnaro
which mas been promised Southern
ports In the last few days material
ICES new activity Is predicted
last week of most of the RESTRICT n,as
under which the market has been org
Grating <. the tendency In the near r.,
ture Is expected to be toward MAJ
normal and natural conditions or busiee
;, The ginning, report from the Cepsr,
bureau; which is due Friday. VIII
easily be one of the most impor,nntt
,entHrcs or the next week. because IT.
WI. DC used to check up the govern.
nlentS recent crop estimates II yin
carry the crop down to Decemhcr |" ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16
MESSAGE BROUGHT JOY
nf U-Boat Warfare Re
leases Two Americans who Were
He'll priNOnerS.

LONDON. December 1.-THE first re-
taxation Of Gcrmany's submarine war
fare came on October IL. when sub
ncrsibics operating off the coast OF the
United states We're ordered TO leave
that area. The next general ins;ruc-
tion TO submarine commanders was
sent nine days later when this mes
sage was transmitted 10 all U-boats:
Merchant war is ended. Engage
men-o'-war only. All submarines re-
turn TO KEEL"
When this message was received it
brought JOY to the hearts OF two Amer
lean officers who were prisoners on the
Deutschland. C-l53. having been picked
up after the American cargo ship Ii
ccnacroga was sunk. They were Lieu
tcnfnt +. l.. Muller, of Oakland. Cal.
and Lieutenant j. II. F'ulcher of
Frisco. y. G., and were in the subma-
zine when she made her last voyage
into kiel
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16

HERR Observation-Disclosures
LIFE OF A NEAR-RECLUSE
Virtually Cut on From All Communi-
cntion With Outside World.
Not tn Move.

-AMERONGEN, HOLLAND, December
ib.-The former German Emperor con-
tinucs 10 lead the life Of a near-re-
cluse; He is virtually cut. Off from
communication with the outside world.
Reports that he was in constant COM
munication with his former advisers
are not true.
There is no truth in the rumor that
the former Empress is seriously i'll.
She has been troubled for years with
an affection OF the heart and after her
arrival mere desired to have her for
mer physician in attendance. He ar
rived at the castle yesterday and said
that her condition showed no change
Whenever there Is break in tho
incessant drizzle customary In Holland.
william Hohenzollern and his wife
walk in the rain-soaked grounds with
one or two attendants. Sometimes they
take trip in closed motor car.
The correspondent inquired into the
rumor that the former German En-
pcroi intended to move his quarters
and learned that Herr Hohenzollern
is not interested in other house in
Holland and is not likely to move any
where until he knows more regarding
his future.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16

Police MILKING Search In Dozen Towns
for Mnn who shot Will
liam IOrlSeff.

Police yesterday had failed to locate
the negro wanted for the Staying of
William Iockctt. colored, who was shot
20 death here twow weeks ago. Search
was being made of q dozen Virginia
towns for the murderer. John Hines
another negro. who yesterday confessed
the name of the slayer and his own
share in the deed is being held as an
accessory before and after the fact.
The [killing took place at Illness
Rome COZ Calhoun Street, during an
argument over "A dice game. Hines
admitted that he helped carry I.ocketts
body from the house TO a dunn n,
the foot of Calhoun Street. and claims
the other negro shot i.ockett
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16
NAVY PURCHASES
Pnymnstcr MCGOWAN Issucs Rcport
Showing Amount of Money
SDcut I'm

WASHINGTON. December l5.-Before
the United States entered the war. the
record OF one years purchases for the
navy was $4,000. 900. Since then the
high-watcr mark OF more than $780,
hOp.u00 in a single day has been re-
during the twelve months amounting
70 over $500 zoe. 600. This is shown in
;hc annual report OF Paymaster Nc
Gowan. or the navy. just issued.
McLiowan, "a campaign to extend the
list OF satisfactory bidders to whom
the navy's schedule might be sent was
continued vigorously. An integral
par, OF tho campaign to secure more
sources OF supply has been the effort
to get manufacturers to bid direct
rather than through brokers and
agents.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16
the, Southern states; could possibly

the Southern States. could possibly
bear" says the brief.
OF $500 changes in the proposed
classification relating TO car load and
less than ear load lots. 2.2l5 tend to
increase the spread, or the difference
in cost between car load and less th,n
car load rates. The commission ad-
mits that Il difference should he due to
cost OF transportation. warchousinc
ana loading. but protests against n
difference resulting from the action of
classification where il is obviously cX-
ccssive and arbitrarily made and not
IN keeping with the guides of the
Interstate Commerce Commission. .Thc
commission regards il rs Il protective
tariff in favor OF the strong and =,
burden on the weak
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16
CHARGE SUNDAY VIOLATIONS
Three Arrests Made by the Police for
Alleged Snbhnth Selling in
the City.

Three arrests were made yesterday
for alleged violations of the Sunday
laws, two women and one
man being taken into custody. Sarah
Weinstcn, of 32i North Eighteenth
Street. was charged with selling meal.
eggs, lard and meat In violation Of the
a store at i7si East Broad o street,
is alleged to have been selling ice
cream and soft drinks
Officers G. l.. Tucker and w. II. Jones
Victor Soumplis, Greek shop
keeper ut 9l2 East Main Street. for
selling grapes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16

w. NJ. Parrish Sons Co.. OF this city,
ana his home was ut Westhampton.
He was thirty-cight years old.
Besides his mother. Mrs. w NJ. Par
:!sh, Mr.. Parrish leaves n widow. two
sons. aged eight and four, Il bHother.
who is III service III France. and three
sisters. Mrs. Warren Mercer. Mrs.
Robert Triton and Mrs. Dvcvtor. Of
Hanover County.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16
M0RRIS-DEMPSEY MEET
Battlcrs Are Scheduled to Meet -
New Orleans Arcnn
Nnndf,S

NEW ORLEANS. December 15-J,o,
dempsey and Carl Morris will meaf
mere tomorrow in twenty-rounI
pattIe. me bout. providing the Okla
homa giant is in form. should nroniao
test for Dempsey's stamina. lie has
NOT iought long bout In years.
me men met some time ago in Pr,
falo. Dempsey won I'm five roundy al
though Morris claimed foul. Dcmn-
scy is the better fighter and in Tho
He cannot afford to lose and prohaiiy,::
VIII start out 70 finish In ebout M
quickly as possible 40
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16
Arrested for Firing Rcvolvcr..

There seemed 70 be an epidemic or
shooting in Richmond yesterday ac-
ccrd!ng to the police. who arrested
five youths during the day for firing
rovolvers within the city limits WIZ
Berkho sixteen. and Ohio Lawrence
ff;qen, were arrested together, while
Lonhie White, eighteen. was taken
into custody on Church Ilill. Calvin
Page. colOred twenty one, was arrest
ed on a similar charge. All OF the
defendants furnished bond and were
released The minors will be turned
oyer to the Juvenile and Domestic Re
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16
Man Hurt by Auto Improves.

Richard Doanc. of 2Sl2 East Mar
shall Street. who was run down by
an automobile at Eighth and Clay
Streets late Saturday night, WAS re-
ported improved at Virginia Hospital
yesterday. Doanc was struck by an
automobile belonging TO w. !. john
son " Sons, undertakcrs, during the
rainstorm about IL o'clock and pain
fully hurt about the head and shout
dcrs. Indications were that he had
suffered no more than surface injuries
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16
Edward c. Nathan

/. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Va. pcCelnhcr
l5.--EdWard c. Nathan died at his
home i'll stafford County, near this
city. last evening. OF pneumonia. fol.
lowing influenza. aged twenty-Six
years lie was ono OF the most pros
porous and prominent farmers in this
section. lie came here from CHICAGO
several years aSo and purchased the
handsome estate known as Little
Fails which he has greatly Improved.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16
DISCHARGE ARTISANS
Men Who Dropped Pick and Shovel nj
Cnmbrni and Used Rifles Arc
Mustered Out.
fBv Associated Press. !

NEW YORK, December l5.-The frs,
liS lighting civilians" 10 be returned
from overseas were mustered out here
saturday in the Offices Of the con-
tracing firm under whose direction
they braNed ali the dangers of lin.
mont in order 10 keep up the .crvicc
OF supply.
Each of the service of supply men.
known TO the army as the IS o. S.
wore on his sleeve a gold service stripe
All are Skilled artisans. They proved
mat they were not seeking 10 cyad,.
service as fighters when at Cambrai
they dropped picks and shovcls and
seized rifles to aid the British in check
ing the adVancin. Germans MANY
made the supreme sacrifice on that
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16
Or. {. Mcrwin nrnnch.

DIR. Q MerWin Eramch 81 Nle Mon
teiro Avenue. died Saturday AZ Cajaw-
ba Sanatarum. Mrs Hrauch and cfrl-
dren are seriously il'. an! the funeral
OF IN" physician VIII hc held at 8
ms father Charles NJ Branch. 1925
West Grace street Iutermeut viii! be
private.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16

The funera! services OF Mary Loo
Parrish. infant daughter of Njg ar6
Mrs. Carl Parrish; Of ~ East Grace
Riverview Cemetery to-day ni 3.3%
o'clock. Death was du. TO pneumonia
G. i. Parrish, The father OF the IN
rant liz now IN France serving with
the One Hundred and Fourth Mo;nr
Truck Train. ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16
Sergeant Wilbur Pawn.

Oh AII-DI TESN IL.I.E w, DECEMBER
cc!ved here Of the death OF Sergeant
Wilbur Payne, who attended the frst
auto truck school al the university
the past summer. OF spinal meningitis
az some hospiia! o: the American forces
in France
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16
Funeral of ". VI. rnrr,.h

The fuperal services Of ". NJ par
rishj Jr., who died at Grac" IIosiit,l
SATURDAY night, VIII be conducted 10.
day at noon from The residence or bis
sister, Mrs. Warren. II Mercer. 1s0a
West Grace Street. lntcrfncnt VII
lake place In Hollywood Cemetery
y Mr.. Parrish was head Of the firm q,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16

MISS May GasEIUs. daUrht.r OF Mrs.
Annie n Gaskius. died Sunday morn
ing a; Ashcville. y. g sister. Niss
Gladys Gaskins, and brother X.
VIII be brought here FOR burial
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16
Mr.. Louisa y. Reynolds.

LYNCHBuRG. VA. December Is
Mrs Louisa i. Reynolds, nfty-eight
years OF age, died Yesterday afternoon
at o'c!ock AZ the home Of her daugh-
ter Mrs. ;. ". Bagby
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16
Davis Ill. Grimtl,

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. December
lS,;;-Davis II. Griffith died a, his hone
LWito7G. OAK Grove. Westmorclani
years ne had been in declining health
NJ Ii:.ii;h was active in public aftairs
and for q number OF years was a mem
ueF ~ the Board Of Supervisors of his
county and director Of The Hanl. ~
West lurcland
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16
Mrs. Enrr u. GlnScocIS.

CHAELGTTESNI VA. December
l3-Ths funeral az Mrs. Burr Richards
i!ascock. OF Narrcnton, Va. who died
yesterday ai tac University Hospital.
after two weeks illness OF pneu-
monia, Vas held Al clock this af-
iernoon from the Presbyterian Church
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16
Streets of Nicr Honor Victories.

NEW YORK. December 1.-THE city
Of Nice, tho famous resort Of South
crn France. has adopted the proposal
made by the Mayor to honor the vic
tory OF the italian army by changing
tn. name OF the present way known as
lOnte Necchio. TO The boulevard des
ltGiiens. Another square will be
named after President Wilson and a
third one will be changed TO the Ave
Huc de Ia Nictoire.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16
Robert u. Wright,

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. VA. December
Ill. ohrrt l., Wright, one of the old
est citizens OF Caroline County died
at his home III the ninety third year
Of his age. He had been a member OF
The Zion Baptist Church for over
SlNty-iI"e Years.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16
Warner II puiIt,u

EENEKlCKSBURG VA. December
H. Warner II. Pullam SON OF the
!aie D7. j. 2. Pul!iam. OF Spotsyivania
county, died OF influenza. followed by
pneumonia. AZ the home OF his bro;hcr-
in-law. Il. B. Daniel in Cra!Esville,
augusta County. a few days ago.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16
George Crank.

IL NCHBCRG, VA. December Is
George Crank. member OF the loca
police department, died at the HON.
and Retreat early this afternoon o
pneumonia following influenza. II wa!
the second attack OF influenza
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16
T.. f.. Marshall.

Gil .tRLoTTESNI!.I.E VA. Decem-
Der l7.-Z. T. Marshall, n farmer re-
S:QinG near Eastman, this county. died
mis- morning after a weeks illness of
influenza and pneumonia
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16
Hugh j. WATTS.

ID NCHSJKG. VA. December Is
HlSA j Watts, severty-thrcc years
old, c:ed At his homo Thursday after
stroke OF paralysis.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16

Arc you tDkinE advantage of the
opportunity TO recruit your working
forces up to ace-time requirements?
Let Times Dispatch Want Ads help
you. Phone your want adj to Ran
dolph !.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16
Dan on pelYntr auto, 1-I,,.,

OF private automobiles in Italy. pro.
i n,n,'ed shorty after ltalys entrance
NO the war, may be soon permitted
hsaih. me shortage of gasoline In
italy has been serious. but the rec.n,
ARRIVAL OF large quantity Is expecta5
!" result IN government decree per
mlttihE It's use by private cars
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16
Bessie nrllen Hawkins,

81 OIL VA, December l5.-Bes-
sic HELEN Hawkins aged twenty-r,yn
e!ed Thursday ot Influenza
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16

Many genuine bargains are offered
in the Want Ads to-day. Read them
carefully.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16

Ihnt sncnnt room In your house ca,
&c turned to ready nonev-makar
when advertised In the For Rent col.
umnS of The Times -Disnntch 81
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16
Ten Opportunities Afforded Public
tor Constructive Charity Work

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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16

OPPORTUNITY NO. @.
Widoy- with six children. Husband
died some months nEo. leaving no In
come; Ages of children range from two
I" nine years. This is interesting
family and worthy mother appealing 10
$4,000.
OPPORTUNITY NO. Z.
-, Widow dellrntc; works when she cnn.
rw" dependent children; boy Ave md
girl seven years of age. Brave. Diucky
i'tiIr woman struggling hprtl to support
herself and two children against adverse
circumstances. Wanted. $4,000.
OPPORTUNITY 40. 3.
Husband physically incnparitated. Vito
and three children. Husband was n
steady worker before being injured This
family highly recommended. Wanted,
OPPORTUNITY NO. o.
Deserted mother with four children.
drrn,,s ages range from. eight months
{" eleven years. Girls eleven and four
years and baby eight months old. boy
seven. This rumiiS stands well In the
mcnic,i. Wanted. S,a0 90.
OPPORTUNITY NO. 10.
Husband physically incapncitutcd for
work for the pnst eighteen months. Wife
cannot leave linn 80 go out to work
while able to work. This couple is now
entirely dependent. WANTED. $4,000.
e Timcs-DiSpntch, addressed to "Tcn
ircd To apply "a donation to ono cnxc
cnt to Indicate the contributors dc
through these columns and applied
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16
atiSm

- completely waahod out Of tho svs.
Nm ny INC celebrated Shivnr Minc,sl
m N nsS, b,i IEos odys ruarantecd by
- :, triiie. Delivered a1yWb me costs
a. 'nh2,na "gents-Spcncc- Nunnamaknr
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16

OPPORTUNITY NO. l.
Widow with seven children - boys.
thirteen. eleven and sin; girls. nine.
eight. four and two years Of ngr. The
mother, WI" Is - good wnnan. Is anxious
school regularly. Wanted. S?0O.On.
OPPORTUNITY NO. =.
Husband am invalid. unable to ,iu any
work; cared for by his faithful wife.
Physician holds ont hope for recovery
if proper care and nuurishncnt can be
furnished. Wanted. $4,000.
OPPORTUNITY NO. 2.
Widow delicate. Three children. The
father provided well for the fnmiiy dur
tircN dependent. Children 40 Ia public
school and sunday school. Wanted.
$4,000.
OPPORTUNITY no. L.
Old couple. Husband pnrnlyzrd. Wife
Very highly recommended. Wanted.
OPPORTUNITY NO. 3
Widow with three children. Oldest
very delicate and sick from lnck of good
n"urishin- foud. Good family aud well
recommended. The rhillrcn'S ages run
from eighteen months To seven years
The rnutltcr does II little srwin. to hold
this family together. Wanted. $4,000.
Contributions should he sent IL I
Opportunities Fund Where II is de
the number of that casr will he Suiii
sire. All money will hc nct<noVlcdG,
directed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16
RAILROADS.
Seaboard Air Line Railroad

Trains ieavs daily A, 81. Norlina Local:
yyiiiie SD s,Mfepess Atlanta md Jackson:
Mnsmphis il:SS +. b.. sieepcrs JacEsonviis.
y. NJ. 25 V 81 - "i- w"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-06-07
DAIRY PRODUCTS IN DEMAND
Essential TO WeIl-Beino Of Nation and
Effort Should Be Made to
Maintain Supply.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agrlculture)
The shifting demands due to the war
have called for important changes In
the dairy industry. Dalrying Is one Of
the largest OF the agricultural enter
prlses of this country and the demands
upon II will be in proportion to its inn
portance. Dairy products are essen
tlal to the well-being Of the nation and
every effort should be expended to
maintain the supply of this country
and so far as possible to meet the in
creasing demands Of the allies. Some
of the principal advantages of dairy
ing are
/, The sale Of dairy products fur
nlshes a steady income throughout the
year. The farmer who depends upon
crop sales for his income usually
makes the bulk of his sales during one
or two months Of the year, while dur
Ing the rest of the year he has no cash
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-06-07
LITTLE ONES WOULD INVENT
Might Be Good Thing for Children
II No Toys Could Be Bought
for Them.

"No toysp exclaims the fond and
sympathetic mother, tragically, at the,
mere mention Of the toy business be-
ing one of those in danger of being
abolished as unnecessary during war
time. Oh, yes, little mother, there
would be toys-but they would not be
store toys. In fact, the children would
invent and make a great many Of
them themselves, Dame Nature would
lend hand, and you could help bit,
too! There is no doubt that children
must have toys of some sort-it Isl
the very cry of their little souls. "Ne33
cessity is the mother of invention" So
with dire necessity staring them in
the face-a pressing demand with no
supply-they would begin to invent,
Moreover, being the work of their own
little brains and hands, such toys
would more easily please. Simple
minded and contented types of chill
dren would once again be the rule, not
the exception. What has the nursery
piled high with the latest and most
expensive toys produced? Nothing
but that contradiction of nature-the
child with nothing left to wish for |!
What is there to stimulate his brains
or his Imagination? Everything has
been thought out and imagined for
him. No wonder at the age of seven
or eight he finds life Stupid" But
with nothing to play with would come
the wonderful idea of making some
thing.-Chicago News.