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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-17
CRANDALLs.

THE World for Sale" will hold the
screen at Crandalrs today and to-
morrow. The rivalry Of two Canadian
villages. separated only by a bridge,
forms the thread of the narrative.
Its principal character Is InRelby. Il
man who seeks to quell the feud that
has long existed between tho two
communities and to unite them into
a single city. Conway Tearle Is pic
tured in the central role and he is
supported by Ann Little. Commenc-
ing Wednesday and remaining for the
rest of the week. the attraction Will
be Ghosts of Yesterday with Norma
Talmadgc.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-17

With a splendid cast. headed by
the queen of come y. Charlotte Green
wood. Oliver MoroscO will present his
greatest musical success. so long.
Lefty" at the Belasco Theatcr 1T an
carly date.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-17

"DniaE Our Bit" the tw"nty-second
and the greatest Of all Writer Garden
eNtravSElnzBs. will he presented a;
the BelHs"" Theater soon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-17

Rosie Quinn and Helen Darlington.
two Of tn" comedy principals Of The
Passing show Of 1917" at the BeIasco.
spend all their leisure time in the
studios Of artists and photographers
az models
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-17
POLLS.

THE Only Cir will make her
bow to Washington through the Poll
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-17

Women dominate now the h1V office
and house stan Of Hcith's ThcateT.
They handle the ticket sales and tie
phone. they check up and audit the
sales-in fact. few men are left. ard
The number is slowly and surely les
SEEMING.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-17

TalmadEe in The Honeymoon" sup
plemented by the COMEDY. "Out West"
featuring Roscoe Fatty" Arbuckle.
Evening star., 1918-01-31
LI1TILESoR!Es L1TILE
6rbEDTInE
~ THORNTON W. BURGESS.
Copyright. 1918, by T. W. Burgess.l
Black Pussy Gets a Shock.

1t was dark over by the farthest grain
bin in Farmer Browns barn. OF course,
Black Pussy's eyes are made for seeing
in the dark, SO she didn't mind this in
the least II the big wide doors had been
open, Of course. 1t wouldn't have been
dark in there, but the big wide doors
were closed because it was winter, you
know. and SO while it wasn't pitch black
darkness like night, inside it was dim
and dusky. and over by the farthest grain
bin was really dark.
Black Pussy knew that It might very
well be that she had made a mistake in
thinking that she saw something move
over there. You remember that she had
been sitting in the middle of the floor get
ting herself clean before going back to
the house when she just happened to
glance over that way, and she was sure
that she had seen something move quickly
over there. She had had only a glimpse,
and In the dimness she hadn't seen what
IT was. but she took 1t for granted that it
was Nibbler the Mouse.
Slowly. carefully Black Pussy crept
along close to the bin. Two feet from
where 1t Joined the wall Of the barn
she stopped and crouched. ready for a
spring. You see. right in that corner
made BY the bin and the floor and the
wall was Q hole, hole which Nibbler had
made. Many times before had Black
Pussy Hfiently watched that hole, hoping
that Nybbler would come out Now, once
more bhs settled herself In pattsnce. for
Evening star., 1918-01-31
CHINA TO SUPPLY UNITS
Will Have Fighting Force in France
Before the End of
the Year.

China will have units of fighting
forces in France before the end Of the
present year. it was authoritatively
stated here today.
Already there are more than 100000
Chinese laborers back of the lines in
France. These are doing effective
work in performing manual labor nee
essary to make effective the fighting
forces Of the allies
Chinese labor also is being intro
duced extensively. it was learned. both
in industries in France and on the
farms. These laborers are transported
more than half way around the world.
They are sent across the Pacific to q
Canadian Pacific port. thence transport
ed by rail to an Atlantic port and nut
aboard ship again for entente ports.
Final arrangements for the delivery
of about $2.000,000 worth Of munitions
and other war material ordered in this
country two years ago will be made
following the arrival here this after
noon Of the Chinese mission to the
United States. This mission. headed by
Gen. Chang. ordnance expert of the
other Chinese officials. The mission Is
empowered to make further purchases
here, but no arrangements have yet
been made to place contracts, 1t was
stated today.
The war materials ordered in 1915
are to be sent to China, not to France.
though America later may be called
upon to sell the Chinese munitions for
use on the western front.
Evening star., 1918-01-31

Just time to know by the feeling that II
was furry. when it was pulled ont rom :,
uHoer p ner feet. and out Of that hole.
hs hhsat INTO her very face popped a little
neao WIN eyes SO red with rage. and
snarp teeth showing in such an ugly
snati. that Black Pussy Jumped back in =
nurry. It was SO unexpected that it was a
snuck 1lu 70 Black Pussy, and nothing less
me she stared. trying to recover her
wlta, there flashed out OF that ho,a =
long. slim. white form which instant,s,
arched its back and began To snit a ~
snari In way that made Blaci prs.,,
uncomfortable, to say the leasf II wa :
snowy white. all save the last third Of the
Iaii, which was black. It was this tho :
BACK Pussy had jumped on.
You would. would your" sn.r,ed
SHADOW the Weasel. for that Ia who -
was; DO you think am afraid ~ vo,,
you.'' Sou: III show
he was so angry that he fairly sbr;.Lad
thIs as he darted toward Black Pussy
:, What do you think Black Pussy Ala ,
sns turned and ran; yes. sir, she turnei
ano ran: and she was many times biepar
man shadow. Perhaps she wouidn't
nave II Shadow had given her chance ro
recover from the shock which his si,ddan
appearance had given her ANYWAY, sha
turned tall and ran. Shadow Watched har
iheyre all afraid Of me, big and III !.
tie, he muttered. Then q wicked .rt,,
crossed his face. ''That,s what en.a s..,
OF having a reputation Of being withn,t
mercy" he added. oo'
Evening star., 1918-01-31
Cough Nearly Gone
in "a Hours
That's the usual experience with
this homemade remedy.
Costs ittle-try 1t.
.:ssi

Any one who tries this pleasant
tasting homemade cough syrup will
quickly understand why it Is used in
more homes in the United States and
Canada than any other cough rem.
edy. The way II takes hold Of an OBJ
stinate cough. giving immediate re-
fief, will make you regret that Won
never tried It before.
Any druggist can supply you will,
~. ounces of Pinex coo cents WORTHY.
Pour this into a pint bottle and fill
the bottle with plain granulated
sugar syrup. The total cost Is about
IS cents and you have a full pint of
the most effective remedy you ever
used.
II promptly heals the infIamed
membranes that line the throat and
air passages, stops the annoyinQ
throat tickle, loosens the phlegm and
soon your cough stops entirely.
Splendid for bronchitis, Group,
whooping cough and bronchial
asthma.
Pinex is q highly concentrated
compound of Norway pine extract.
and Is famous the world over for ia
healing effect on the membranes,
To avoid disappointment ask for
azH ounces Of Pinex" with full direc.
tions and don't accept anything else.
A guarantee Of absolute satisfactlon
or money promptly rsfuHded ao1s
with this preparation.
The Pinex Co~ Fl Wa3nes IMdk
Evening star., 1918-01-31

skirt is Joined to 1t by means Of ahir-
ring. Embroidery worked in white
beads is feature Of waist and over
skirt. and Chinese blue moire ribbon
gives the desired color note.
A smart little frock has a panel ar
rangement in lieu OF an overskirt. be-
cause fashion SO DEGREES. 1t Is CON-
bination Of dark brown Eeorgette and
might be attributed to the fact that its
sash is tied Just so," and Its fichu cut
correctly. Also. q beautifully worked
design in brown silk is not easily over
Beige jersey is the admirable medium
for a clever street frock. Nothing can
be more conservative than the slimly
cut oyerskirt. the trim. wide belt and
of embroidery worked here and there
saves 1t from being entirely unadorned.
So far. there seems no possibility OF
q shortage in spring bonnets. And
local shop. It is. indeed. something to
be thankful for. OF tan satin. the very
high crown is ornamental with q de-
sign worked in black silk. while the
narrow brim Is turned up to show a
black satin facing. A jaunty little turn
up shape is Of Chinese blue straw with
brown satin crown, and smart
brown bow marks the direct center of
a demure bonnet affair. which Is faced
with brown and trimmed with bouquets
of French flowers.
A coat suit is a real necessity these
Gays when war work demands sim
plicity in dress. One suit shows just
how guileless navy blue serge can be
when 1t wants to. Except for the fact
that it has arranged stripes Of black
satin braid on the skirt Of its coat. and
used a white collar to relieve the dull
ness at the neck. it relies on its chic
cut to help 1t through a troublesome
world. Y
II one wishes to strike an original
note these days. one wears an eton
iacRet. A stunning effect is achieved
by combining navy blue gabardine and
white serge for the making Of suit.
The skirt is made in three tiers. some
thing decidedly new, and the eton
Jacket has e. white serge vest braided
in dark blue silk. as are both collar
and cuffs.
Evening star., 1918-01-31
ANSWER CRY Of CHILD
Police Respond to Voice Which Call
ed for Ambulance-Iodine Said
to Have Been Swallowed.

II want an ambulance. I've taken
iodine" came in the childish voice of q
boy over the telephone to police head
quarters shortly after l o'clock this
afternoon.
After questioning the boy the oper-
ator learned the call came from the
Garfield apartment. 9O1 18th street. The
Emergency ambulance went to the
scene and took Arthur Darton. nine
years old, of apartment No. II to the
hospital At the hospital 1t was not
known whether he was seriously i'll or
not.
The police reported that the boy took
iodine with suicidal intent while in a
fit Of anger. The boys father, n H.
Darton. denied this. however, and said
he believed the police report was
brought about by excited children in
the apartment.
Evening star., 1918-01-31
SAILING OF FIVE SHIPS
FOR SPAIN HELD UP

AN ATLANTIC PORT. January al
The sailings Of five passenger steamships
making ready here for voyages to Spain
were suspended today. it was announced,
on orders from Washington.
The war trade board has suspended
This effectually embargoes all ship
ments to that country. The reasons
have not been fully disclosed. but 1t is
known that the state Of exchange rates
with Spain at present Is causing Amer
lean business men to pay high pre-
MUM on their commercial transactions
with that country.
Evening star., 1918-01-31
Germans Still Lootine Beleium

Robbing Of Belgium and destruction
OF Belgian industries by the Germans
continues relentlessly. according to
dispatches to the Belgian legation here.
Linen and mattresses are being taken
from hotels, boarding houses and con-
vents. and the Belgians are not al
lowed to have wool In their possession.
They are offered seaweed, as q substi-
tute for wool. at cents . pound. The
big electric plant known as 'T1Escaut'
10 said to have been stripped and its
machinery placed In the 6erman nIamt
known - Rombaohsr Hutte. =
Evening star., 1918-01-31
Seen in Hashinqtol, Shops.

when plannin9 the spring wardrobe
ono Immediately begins thinking N
terms of light eolored dressss and nEht-
weight topcoats. n ts . sort OF re'
action from 90 much wtAter dtxnitx;
Blues thsYe are always. Of course. and
In SO many varying eAAaes as to dety
monotony. Light tan 10 also safe
foundation on which to build ones
spring suit. It is an admfrab1es warm
weather shade and becoming to most
women.
Fashion quite evidently has narrow
minded intentions a. regards the seA-
Evening star., 1918-01-31

sons newest skirts, for the majority
seen measure a scant two yards around.
and some even less. Some have their
laid plaits and the fiufaer dresses do
their bit by using scant foundations
for their much gathered overskirts.
As though to prove the statement.
white .georgette. frcck appears In .
arrangement. The waist is long and
straight to the hips. where the over
Evening star., 1918-01-31

horses in their stalls. At last, after long,
long, patient waiting. there was the sound
Of claws. very small claws. somewhere In
side that little hole. Black Pussy's yellow
eyes grew very bright and very, very
fierce. She glared at that little hole In the
corner, and beneath her her legs were
drawn up like springs ready to send her
forward like a fash the very instant Nib
bier should appear outside that hole
Presently something black came out Of
the hole. Black Pussy didn't wait TO sec
what It was. Lake dash she aprang. and
both front fest. With claws out. landed on
that moving blanle thing. Hack Pusv had
Evening star., 1918-01-31

Black Pussy can be very, very patient
when she wants to be.
For long time she sat there, her yell
low eyes fixed on that little black hole.
She didn't move. She was as still as II
she had been turned to stone. The only
sound was the occasional stamp Of the
Evening star., 1918-01-31


PRODUCERS and consumers"
led the United States and the
Allied Nations to urge upon the
sugar industry the adoption by
voluntary agreement Of the
original Hoover plan. under the
authority Of the Food Control
Act passed August 10. 1917.
The cane-susar refiners and the
beet-suSar producers unanimously
agreed to the Hoover plan as q
patriotic act in the interest Of the
American people and as an aid to
the Allies.
This is the significance Of the
appointment by the United States
Food Administration Of the Inter-
natioaal Sugar Com mittee to
which the Allies send representa-
>tives for ENGLAND. France. Italy
and Canada. and to which the
United States contributes three
members.
Upon the success Of the opera.
ton Of the International Sugar
Committee under the directions Of
the Allied Governments, acting
for practically half the civilized
world. will depend the readjust-
ment Of the worlds sugar markets.
This plan is full Of promise to
all the nations party to the con.
vention.
It is an assurance that sugar.
although comparatively cheap
in view Of war conditions, will not
by reason either Of competitive
or speculative activity be in.
creased in wholesale price.
Sugar will become stabilized in
price with sufficient profit to pro-
ducers, refiners and merchants to
maintain and stimulate produc.
ton and to cover the cost Of re-
fininS and Of distribution.
The marketing Of Domino Cane
Sugars in cartons and small cotton
bags by this Company has helped
amazingly during the pinch Of
the fall months in giving wide
distribution among the retailers
Of the reduced sugar supplies.
While barrelformerly was the
unit Of the grocer the same amount
Of sugar put up in cartons and
small cotton bags can now be di-
vided between two or more Srocers
and 50 serve a larger number Of
people and prevent boarding.
It will be necessary for &rocers
and consumers to watch carefully
their distribution and purchases
during the approaching period Of
readiustment. The refineries are
now starting up and supplies Of
raw sugar coming forward. but It
will take weeks, and possibly
months, for the return Of normal
conditions.
Housewives can aid in conSefv-
ing the sugar supply by buying
these package sugars.
j it is our aim to safeguard the
'efini1Af Company
nth Domino
red. Confecticners, Brown
Evening star., 1918-01-31
First Rush Monday Morning.

Eyewitnesses of the Italian attack
of the past few days on the Asiaso
plateau tell story of thrilling inter-
est From their accounts it appears
that the first Italian rush was in the
darkness at 8 o'clock Monday morning.
The sleeping enemy forces were taken
completely by surprise. The Alpint
were in the thick of this fighting and
by daylight they had swept the first
line trenches and taken an old church
which formed a strategic point in the
enemy line of defense. They were Wig
orously supporting the heroic Sassari
Brigade, which took and retook the
heights of Col del Rosso three times
against the stubborn, desperate re-
siStance of the enemy.
These early movements were a diver
sion to screen the main movement on
the right where stroke was delivered
ffor the dominating height Of Monte di
valbella. 1t was here that the most
Avere fighting occurred through Mon
6y night and in the early hours Of
4Lesday Italian storming troops took
The eastern and western slopes and by
z o'clock Tuesday morning had cut
$heir way to the summit and were es-
Ita blishing themselves firmly in deflnite
control Of the key position.
Evening star., 1918-01-31

not only will competitive b
cooperative buying On our s.
balance between the rights Of
This plan was favorably re-
ceived by the sugar refining in
dustry, which had been on war
basis almost from the beginning
Of the European War.
The war had brought the Allies
into the Cuban market, resulting
in severe domestic and interna-
tional competition with no in
creased supplies. Naturally
prices Of refined SUGAR. both to
the American public and to the
Allies, rose under this forced draft.
Domestic sugar refiners. since
the outbreak Of the European War
not only have safeSuarded the
United States supply but have
maintained the lowest sugar prices
in the world.
This brilliant record is due
largely to the fact that sugar re-
fininS is in the hands Of large
business units. with an excess Of
refining capacity sufficient to sup
ply all domestic needs. and SO far
all demands Of foreign countries.
In the spring Of 1917 there was
q serious attempt at the disor-
sanization Of the sugar refining
industry, following long series
Of attempts at destruction Of SUGAR
ships.
Accompanying these incidents
were widely circulated sensa-
tional reports predicting a sugar
famine and sugar shortage. caus-
ing widespread apprehension.
Atthat time. evenwith the assur-
ance Of ample supplies on hand.
retail sugar prices rose in some
sections to 20 and 25cents a pound.
The efforts Of the American
Sugar Refining Company to allay
public alarm, to check boarding,
to accept a price less than that
which it could easily have Sc
cured. and to distribute its prod
uct fairly and evenly among the
trade, were Of real public service.
While there were great supplies
Of sugar in far-away Java which
ordinarily would have gone to
Europe, yet the necessity for saw
ing ships became SO great that
Europe turned to Cuba for even
larger supplies than previously.
It takes a cargo ship $50 days to
make a round trip between Eng
land and Java. while round trip
between England and Cuba can
be made in 50 days.
Under these circumstances
and seemingly to avoid paying
proposed United States war taxes
ON refined sugar the European
Allies purchased in Cuba the
sugar which ordinarily would
have come to the United States
in the fall months.
These conditions. and especial
~ the necessity Of saving ships,
In war time and at all time
interests Of the public we serv
AnneriCanSue
t.SUeeten it ,
Granulated. Tablet. Powd
Evening star., 1918-01-31

In April 1917 the cables told Of plan proposed BY
Herbert c. Hoover then in London, which he described
plan by which the Allies consolidate under head
the whole purchasing Of food staples from market and
not only will competitive bidding be abolished. but BY
cooperative buying side arrange the propea
balance between the rights Of producers and
Evening star., 1918-01-31

6. A. Barnes & Bro, Silver Spring.
Hyman Brown, Bladensburg.
J. w. Brown, Falls Church.
Carr Bros. & Boswell, HyattsvilIe.
Chevy Chase Supply Co, Chevy Chase.
l. Cohen & Son, Ballston.
J. M. Edlevitch, HyattsvilIe.
Ben. F. Elliott, Falls Church.
J. G. Elliott & Son, Falls Church.
D. Finkelstine, Arlington.
A. Gordon, RiverdaIe.
Forest Glen Trading Co, Forest Glen.
B. r. Cannon. Silver Spring.
B. w. Gibson, Falls Church.
]. Glassman, Del Ray.
E. 7. Harrison & Co, College Park.
e. T. Haclley & Bro, Ballston.
J. w. Hopkins, kensington.
Hyattsville Grocery Co, HyattsyiIle.
Lafevere & Mcmillan, Berwyn.
McNamee Bros, Berwyn.
S. Mostow, Bladensburg.
Joseph Richards & Co., CHEVY Chase
Mike Roseff, Ballston.
J. M. Rosser, Silver Spring.
Louis Rubin & Son, Clarendon.
M. 7. Rust, Falls Church.
w. SeigeI & Son, Arlington.
Theo. Sonoreman & Son, Chew ch,..
A. J. Sanford, Berwyn.
Evening star., 1918-01-31
ITALIANS ADVANCE
MOUNTAIN LINE
Push Ahead Northeast OF Col
Del Rosso and West OF
Frenzefa Valley.
BERLIN CLAIMS REPULSE

BY the Associated Press.
ROME. January 31.-The Italians
new position west Of the Frenzeia val
ley on the mountain front. was I'M
proved yesterday, the war office an
nounced today. The line was advanced
slightly northeast of Col Del Rosso.
By the Associated Press.
BERLIN, January 81, via London
The Italian attacks which were launch-
ed yesterday against the Austro-der-
man positions southwest Of Asiago, on
the .4orthern italian front. broke down
under the Teuton fire, the German war
office announced today. In the recent
fighting the Austro-German forces M
creased the number of prisoners taken
to more than 500.
Score Sweeping Successes.
Ry the Associated Press.
ITALIAN ARMY HEADQUARTERS IN
NORTHERN ITALY, January 30.-The
battle in the mountains west or the
Brenta river during the past two days
has been one of the most decisive since
the new battle lines were formed. There
have been sweeping successes Tor the
Italians, who, after taking three STRAIT
egic heights, captured yesterday the
important position of Monte Di Val
Bella.
The enemy was driven far back from
his former front with very heavy loss-
es. The prisoners taken by the ltaiiahs
exceed $500 men and more than one
hundred officers. Six cannon. 100 ma
chine guns and several thousand rifles
were captured. The fighting was OF the
bloodiest character with hand srenades,
bayonets and knives.
An enemy attempt to- bring forward
large reinforcements caused debacle.
in which the retiring forces got into
extreme confusion with those being
brought to the front.
Evening star., 1918-01-31
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n Pd0e 49,
ANACOsTIA
Max catzv., III Sumner Rd.
A. Fanaron. Prop, the Good Hope MAR
ltet, l6ol-e3 Good Hope Rd.
W: II; Ford. l%th and v Sta.
J. I. Fowler. ..
A. v. Fowler, 10th and W Sts. Sc
Geo. HadseI. Ice Nichols Ave.
Mrs. K. M. Healey, zzs1 Nichols Ave.
J. Paxton, ISel Good Hope Rd.
George F. Pyles, lzos-l1l1 Good Hope Rd
Q. s Punphrey, zlls Nichols Ave.
!. Rosin' 1zss Nichols Ave- ~
Mrs: P. w.lther Son, 1857 Good
q. winkler, 10th and U SITS.
F. NJ. Wilkinson, 10 Good Hope Rd.
BETHESDA, MD.
J. W. Wilson.
BRIGHTWOOD, D. c.
Allison & Ertter, 1898 Georgia Ave. NV
BROOKLAND, D. c.
Brookland Market Geo. c. Heider), II
and Monroe SITS
CAPITOL HEIGHTS,
A. j. Hurdle, 61st and East Capitol SITS.
A. Levin, 61st and East Capitol Sts.
M. Osin.
S. Posin.
CHERRYDALE, VA.
Ernest M. Shreve.
CONGRESS HEIGHTS,
D. G..
BENJAMIN B. BiaIek. 7o1 9TH St. S.E.
Howard Brady, z72s Nichols Ave. Sc
M. Cohen, 1904 Nichols Ave.
Congress Heights Market, cor. Nichols
Ave. and Portland st.
E; coopersmith.
VIM. Lift.
E. N. Mattingly.
DEANWOOD, DC.
NJ. NJ. Main, 4517 Sheriff Rd. NE.
R. RosenfieId, 44th and Sheriff Rd. NE.
GOOD HOPE, D. c.
j. Paxton, isei Good Hope Rd.
KENILWORTH, MD.
J. w. 6. Brown.
l. D. Wiseman.
LANGOON, II. l..
M. o. Bull.
F: K. Hisdon, 18th and Douglass.
Mrs. M. w. Stone.
MT. RAINIER, MD.
w. S. Brown.
Perry Boswell.
l. Casel
c. g. Eluto.
Max Hoffman.
S. Pollock.
ROSSLYN, VA.
Rosslyn Meat Market Sam MendeIson,
Prop.
TAkOMA PARK, DC.
Service Market, Sterling dIickman, z6o
Carroll st. sI
JOS b. Simpson.
Takoma Market, Neal H. Price, Prop, as
Cedar st.
TWINING CITY, DC
L. Glassman.
J. Kennel.
Geo. J. P. Maier.
John Tanner.
WOODBURY., D. c.
Thos. A. Martin.
Other Suburban Grocers
G. A. Barnes & Bro, Silver Spring.
Hyman Brown, Bladensburx.
J. w. Brown, Falls Church.
Carr Bros. & Boswell, HyattsyiIle
Chevy Chase Supply Co. Chevy Chase.
l. Cohen & Son, BalIston.
J. M. Edlevitch, Hyattsville.
Ben. F. Elliott, Falls Church.
I Elliof< = Ca. E>ul~