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The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-01-03

Foreign service viii Wak" sim
furthcr adjustments necessary. Gcn.
p%rrthinr has already recommended
dropping from the Table. al widths
~ the smallest sligo. %. and the mar
ruwosj With. \. Boo uil Sizes Iud add
IuE ga thciu the various widths Of
sizes la ana a. Heretofore o. has
hrcn tho lnrrost .....l ipr hy IN"
Iruy tables It's recommendation
have been adopted
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-01-03

Not i~ufrcuuently % man is such %
good domestic mathematician thrt b"
o1n save the price of o now suit bv
poraundlng his wlrr 200 have her lnsi
years street dress made over SNri.
cu.c Post. standard.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-01-03
Average ca Nrmy Experience

Tho u"uarteruastor reucrJlS "tar-
iff' table, were made a- M" result Of
wears NJ experience iu the regular
army aud represent Jn averaging of
that experience lutl recent Years
recruits were alluwcd tu ut them
selves. Most persons iu. ur recently
from. civilian life choos, shoes too
small for military uso In peace
times tho training OF recruits die not
proceed u- rapidly as now and
trouble from poorly fitted shoes did
not sn soon appear
lu ia1g ~, present army -ho, was
adopted after extensive experiments
and tests under % board uf officers
most of whom are still attached To
the quartrrma-trr generals ana SUR
poou generals uffices IN Washington.
between GOO and 500 men were used
iu these tests. aud marches totaling
about 500 lutlos were made This
new army shoe has mad II possible
practically Ia eliminate foot diaahil-
its from the army " proper fitting
ot shoes is occurred This shoe has
added pctwceu 90 ana 2N per cent
90 the marching power of the army, u
b. stated bv officers who were ON tho
hoard and have followed the results.
Variations IN Camp.
The tariff tables. ON which the
ouart"rm ,st"r general decides the
proportion Of each size and width ct
shoes To- be ordered. have been rec
Visod several times recently. These
Tables mo, well the needs of peace
Times Whrn large reserve stocks could
lee Carried and stock rpuld ho dig-
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-01-03

stipation be- To take regularly "a mid
laxative. Doan's Regulcts are re-
commended for this purpose. zoe a
box nt an drug stores.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-01-03
FITTING SOLDIERS
FEET WITH SHOES IS
A DIFFICULT TASK
Quartermaster General S Office Is
Making a Detailed Comparison
of the Number of Each Size and
Width Used at Camps.
sptrIal rorre.pondonco 10 III perlld

Special Iorrespahicnco 20 Tho Herald
Washington ion. D. Study i9 b"-
INK given 10y the offices Of the qunr.
tormuster general aud surgeon gen
rrJl ~ fittiug lhocs tu soidicis EN-
%nmiu1tons made by several different
groups ct men hy both arms officers
ana civilians drought reports indi-
eating nat only % per cent OF these
men hud shoes fitted 20 the sltisfac-
ton of the examiners.
The uuurturmdstcy generals office
is making detailed comparison Of the
number ~ zach Size and width ~
shoe used az each ct the several
camps. the rumbor OF each size and
width called for 10y tho tariff ta-
hles upon which orders have been
based. and the number ~ each size
and width which the Investigator
report should Doe provided
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-01-03

when 20 ONE TO- disgiuE bon the
fclds the Chinese woman Bee c1unl Ga
any n
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-01-03

needed, but NO human power couid
muh" au sudden an Increase i'm pro-
durtIon where the bare physical re-
~uuIrHulpuf> were ON so vast a ualo.
Buf the necessities of the war can
rut wait and the American people
unjust tro 70 typical American prob-
lem meeting and satisfying an ur
hcnrd-of increase Ia demand FOR COO
With Inadequate facilities Tor creating
|lvreascd supply.
No shovel Ia he Sighted.
Tho school children viii not neglect
any coal shovcls, mo- matter how hum
bic or how oXultod thcy mas ho. prcai-
u,ut Wilson's shovel at tho Whit
House Will Dee tagged, as well as tn
shoNcis at governors. mayors. Million
aires, and wagc.Workors
ln tho minds uf the fuel Jdmiuistrl-
ton officials and the boys ana girls
of the n hoods 1'ig-N Our-Shuvcl BHy
viii Dee "a serious occasion lt4 main
purpose is tu help suppl, the m.chin,
power to holp he man power win the
war.
some of tho federal fun udministu .
tons field agents while ih,y ATE busy
with ths ..tiou. Nurk lu their Natiuu'
fields have noted some srlmy humur,
Gus happening. one field agent TELLS
of 70 NtVar, IS. D., retailer Who has
Dec supplying his rrgular customer
with small lots ot coal and he has de-
cliuod All new business customers uu-
less there was sickness iu the family
tie was appealed Geo hy "a prosperity,
customer who demonstrated that hla
WIS o. case " dire need by wheeling
up % misunderstanding baby. accom-
panied ul 90 puip wife. iu the coHI
yard. The coal %, So earnestly -uugli
was d,liN erred aud then it was disco'
cred tnat ,u, new customer had hur.
IuWvd the baby.
JCwciCr ~ coat Driver.
iu fhc stmr town there was i Jewel
GO who took 90 few days Oft from DIT.
regular employ meut and got a joi
utINiul % coal cart Tor a local dealer
His irs, trip uut was with two ton
81 oudt This he promptly duupc
into hi- W. cellar and her resigned
saving that the work WIS too mar,
for him.
Another .nrowd Du-. cam, bctor,
One OF the Pennsylvania county fu,
administrations. whose directions ar'
that the dealers shall deliver ont
one .uu uud hulf-tou lots Hrd uu ruH
is To De delivered whore the prospcc
tive customer has % two weeks SUI
pl!.
Trick Proved Disastrous.
10 was discovered that one man huO
two cellars connected hy q long tlu
uoI. lie wtS ordering half-touo an
CARRYING the coal from oue cellar q
the other. by the time his Shcm'
was uuearthcd he had accumulate.
tour toms but he WIS sin ate
more coal. The dealer he applied &
sent him tu the fucl admiuisttaio
where he made affidavit thai he Ia.
no coal at an. The next step Wa
an Indictment FOR perjury. the cas'
being booked for the next court l.
addition. the offender was made q
take his little bucket and carry thrc
and 70 half tons of his nl-gotten con
10 the sidewalk and thence load 3
onto % coal cart.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-01-03

CLASSIFIED Ads BRING Results.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-17
EVERY ONE EATS POTATOES
SpudS Arc Served Twice Day In
Patriotic Homes Throughout
RichmOnd.

The slogan of the potato eating
campaign Is Eat Potatoes Twice a
Day-Every Day" Apparently every
body Is doing this--or very nearly SO.
Crocers report that the demand Is
breaking all records. The present low
prices is helping. they say. First OF
all, however. is the lcnd-a-hand spirit
which is being shown by Richmonders
in everything pertaining TO the will
ming OF the war.
All the varied activities OF the ad-
yisory council OF patriotic Richmond
women are being continued and their
efforts are being redouOled as the cain :
paign develops.
A tremendous amount of wheat four
will be released for shipment abroad
10 our soldiers and allies as a result
or Richmond's potato campaign. 1t Is
expected that figures will be furnished
later on results and that they Will be
a source OF pride to everybody VINO
has done their bit by eating the tooth
some, nutritious spud on every posi-
Bile occasion goes without saying.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-17

the following morning. SO that he could
teach me how to offer prayer In proper
form to tho Highest. promised that
I would DO there at the stated hour.
He then personally led mo through
his garden to the outer gate. AS in
all Moslcm residences OF tho upper
classes. there Is. between the outer gate
and inner gate. reception hall, TO
which open doors from the footmen's
and servants quarters. Thrce OF
Add -Rnhman's servants had already
been retained by our alert Herr Rrunn
who had sccrcted our faithful recorder
tho photographer-!n ono OF the en-
frances to the doors leading TO the SER
wants rooms.
AS we ncarcd the outer gate. just in
the center OF the reception hall, as
Add -ul- Rahman was about to lift the
atch In order to open the heavy gate
for me, / lifted my yeshmalt with my
left hand. and holding his hand In my
r ght whispered. looking hin, straight
In the eye: You are truly divine"
The sofia seemed somewhat embar-
raised; nevertheless, he did not present
Il protesting countenancc. on tho con-
trary' his altitude was tolerant, If not
approving~t made very desirable
record. -
l was the victor; the sofia was de-
faatcd! I would not have done such n
thinG for any human being or for any
her cause. Eat for the Fatherland-
would sacrifice the very best In me.
When Brunn reported to me that
evening. he Informed me that every
thing had been put into action. Several
Stamboul publications would come out
in the morning with stories Of my past
scandals; II the sofia had as much wis
dom as he had religion. he would at
le1st keep quiet, but the sofia Is a
nan of God. he would protest against
such calumny Of good and charitable
woman like me. The picture houses
would show the records.
will not relate all the details Of
what took place during the following
three or four days. But will record
this much. have never gone through
so much torture In my life. must ad-
init my weakness; did not mind about
the scandalous stories that were printed
about me and my supposed past. but
what tore my soul to pieces was that
! was compelled to destroy "A good man
lige that Sofia Abdul Rahman Bey.
Yes. he was destroyed. at least dur
ing the war no one will hear OF him
again In Stamboul.
(To BE Continued To-Morrow.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-17
G|RLS!! ACT NOW!
HAIR COMING OUT
MEANS DANDRUFF
''Danderine" will save your hair
and double its beauty
at once.
Try this! Your hair gets soft,
wayy, abundant and glossy
at once.

Save your hair! Beautify 1t! 1t is
only n matter of using Il little Dan
derine occasionally to have a head Of
heavy. beautiful hair: soft, lustrous.
wavy and free from dandruff. 1t is
easy and inexpensive to have pretty.
charming hair and lots OF 1t. Just
spend few cents for n small bottle
Of Knowlton's Danderine now-all drug
stores recommend it-apply a little rs
directed and within ten minutes there
will be an appearance Of abundance:
freshness. fuGiness and an incompara-
bile gloss and lustrc, and try as you
will, you cannot find a trace OF dan
drufr or falling hair; but your real
surprise will be after about two weeks
use, when you will see new hair--tinc
and downy at frst-yes-but really
new hair-sprouting out all over your
scalp-Danderine is. we believe, the
,nly sure hair grower, destroyer OF
dandruff and cure for itchy scalp, and
it never fails to stop falling hair at
once.
II you want to prove how pretty and
soft your hair really is, moisten n
cloth with a little Danderine and care
fully draw 1t through your hair-tals-
ing one small strand at n time Your
hair will be soft, glossy and beautiful
in Just few moments-a delightful
surprise awaits every one who tries
this.-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-17
WILL KEEP OPEN HOUSE
ucncflt for Floyd Hall. Home for
Young Women Throughout This
Week,

On account OF the Indictment weather
o! last week those Interested In Floyd
Hail. which is run under tho auspices
OF the Catholic Woman's Club at IS
South Third street as a boarding home
for young women Of all denominations
were not able to have the donation day
which they had planned to have. and
for this reason Floyd Hall will keep
open house" the remainder Of this
week in order that all who are inter-
cstcd In this philanthropy may havo
chance to contribute anything which
J. ny be used In the running OF the
home and for the comfort of the girls.
~ Floyd Hall no young woman apply
!n-; for board and room Is ever asked
What is your reliEiOn?" Although
J. lloyd Hall is run under the auspices
OF the biggest Catholic woman's organ
i2ation In the city it is strictly nom
sectarian. and any worthy young uo-
iGun Is gladly welcomed If there is
room for her.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-17
,IINIATI,RE AI,I.NAC
Calls for Paving Kids.

City Engineer Boiling was directed
yesterday by the Adminstro tive Eoard
10 advertise for bids for the paving of
the alleys IL! the block bounded by
kenslngtcn Avenue and Leonard
Street Colonial Avenue and the Boule-
ward. The bids are made returnable
May II.
sir Boiling was also directed TO in
vito bids for the extension of sewer
from the intersection of Beattie and
Park streets to the Midlothian Turn
pike in South Richmond. and for
paving portion of the road in Chin
borazo Park, leading by the spring.
The proposals for the two latter under
takings must be submitted on or be-
fore ADril &c.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-17
IN AND OUT OF TOWN.

Mrs. b o. James and Mrs. John
Hunter are guests OF Mrs. Prettyulan
her home n Summerv!ile. {. G.
Miss Alice Meredith. who has been
spending the Easter season here. left
this Week 10 visit relatives In Wash
ngton.
Miss Elizabeth Price has returned to
Richmond. after i visit 10 relatives in
MorEantown, W Va.
Mrs James Gillian. Jr.. OF Lynch
burg. has been spending a short time
with relatives IN Richmond and Bon
AFR.
Miss Josie Adams. who has been
visiting Mrs 81. y. Minor and Mrs. Leo
Williamson in Washington. IS now the
eIost Of her sister, Mrs. u. J. Paxton.
i. Baltimore.
Mrs Arthur s!n;on has returned TO
Richmond, after visit 10 King and
queen County.
MIS- Stusr, G. Christian and Mrs. T.
81. Darlington. Jr., have returned from
Il vIs!t to New Yoyi. city.
pr. and Mrs. J. Allison Hodges are
a PiUshurst, y. t, where they VIII
attend The meeting OF the Medical AS
ISOLATION o: North Carolina.
Mrs. John NJ. Taylor has returned TO
Richmond, after Short visit TO Mrs.
John w. Craddock In Lynchbnrg.
Miss Thalia White OF Brookncal. Is
the guest Of Miss Annie McDonouGh
a. her nome. 250l Hanover Avenue.
Miss Mary Ripple. Of Baltimore ar
rived last week 10 visit Miss Mary
McDunOUCh for several weeks.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-17
You Cannot Expect
10 Have a Clear
Complexion
By Constantly Massaging It With
So-ca!Ied Skin Foods or Creams,
Often Rancid or Germy.
Substitute Cuticura.

Contrast the purity, fragrance, comfort,
and convenience Of these supcr-creary
emo!licnts with beauty fads" so COM
mon, tiresome and expensive. a bath
with Cut:cura Soap and hot water on
rising and retiring thoroughly cleanses
and stimulates sluggish pores, giving
the complexion fresh healthy glow.
II signs OF pimples, redness or rough
ness be present smear them with the
Ointment and let it remain FIVE minutes
before bathing. Nothing purcr, swcctcr
or more effective for your skin and hair
than Cu;icura.
Sample Each Free by Mail Address post.
card: Cusicura. Don't ~. Boston" Sold every.
where. SOAP CSC. Ointment IS and sec.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-17
Dance Mt High School.

The Boys Literary Society OF John
Marshall High School Will give n dance
In the gymnasium OF the school Fri
day evening, from SEQ TO IL o'clock
All former pupils OF John Marshall are
Invited. The proceeds will be used to
pay the expenses Of the John Marshall
Gebaters to Charlottesville. where they
viii participate in the State debating
contest.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-17
Annual Convention April 81.

ESPECIAL 70 The Times Dispa tch.J
AMHERST. VA, April 16.--Tne an
nnal conVocatiou OF the Episcopal
churches in Lexington Parish will
convene at Ascension Episcopal Church
here on Tuesday. April %, and last
three days. Arrangements are now
being made for the entertainment of
visiting ministers and laymcn. and n
fun attendance on the convocation is
expected w. *. Alien is chairman of
the committee on entertainment.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-17
Engagement Announced.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.]
I.YNCHBURG. VA, April 1G.-Mrs.
w. j.. Johnson, of Spout Springs. has
announced the engagement and ap-
preaching marriage OF her daughter,
Miss ,ctitia Carson, TO Virgil Duncan
Smoak, of Washington. The marriage
is to occur ut the home of the brides
mother. April %.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-17
The Weather
Furnished by L. s. Weather Bureau.)
Tcderni Summer Time Usedo
LocnI 'Ten,peratur.

, room temperature. ........ -
g., W. temperature. .......... Il
H2iaHimum temperature to S p " -
Mlhimum temperature to 5 p. NJ ~
=. an temperature .............. -
N"rinai temperature . 81
Excess in temperature .
EHcess In temperature since March
::..;;.:.;, .:........ ........ So
accumulated deficiency since Jan
uary l ................. l5c
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-17

Sofia Abd-ui-Rohman never feared to
speak what he believed 10 be the truth.
and on the following morning. even
against my own will, I admitted that
our Fathcrland had brought misery to
this country. l again had to fight
against my weak scnt!mentaiity had
20 remind myself of the fact that
was not here TO investigate and judge.
but was here 10 execute a certain mis-
sion IN behalf OF my own country.
1t is not for me to record here in
detail how 1 worked out my scheme
This much is sufficient. TO state that
made. daily visits 10 the 5Ofta's ciiiCe
which was adjacent 10 his residence
In two weeks | had opened my hear,
TO the sofia. telling him that had be-
come 4 convert TO his most beautiful
faith. My confession" Of faith soft
encd the heart of the man CT Cod"
lie became more and more responsive,
and each day he cXpounded TO me the
wonderful precepts OF the A!oslcIn
faith. made him think that 1 be-
licvcd his every word
/ managed TO be seen in his company
frequently. Through our energetic
secret service workers in the city. /
managed 10 visi; the district just at
the time the sofia happened to be
I there. On the occasion Of every such
I "accidentaf meeting he would stop
greet me with great courtesy, and walk
In my con.pany few blocks Every
! one OF these occasions were faithfully
recorded by Herr Brunn's expert
. photographer One day. especially, on
meeting him L rushed to him. held his
hand with both Of mine, and, standing
very close TO him, said: Truly. you
are man OF God"'' This pcsi;ion
was also recorded. while ] remained in
tat attitude for quite a few minutes.
Finally. one day made a visit to
him. my face covered with heavy
!ishmak. AS I entered his Office !
lifted IL slowly, and on the second that
my eyes met him looked down. bowed
low, and informed him while in that
attitude that ] had accepted the Mos
lem faith. Then. kneeling on the car
/ pet before him, / said: II beg you TO
( lead me TO the most sacred tenets OF
your holy religion
He a; once seized both my hands
and raised me 10 my feet. saying: Who
am l that you drop on your knees be-
fore me? l am merely an unworthy
servant of Allah. No one human being
should bend the knee before another
Allah is jealous Of his might of power.
All knees should bend before him, not
before unworthy Abdul Rahman, him
self fun of sim"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-17
Startling Hun
Plots ReucaLed
Describes How Spy Brought
AbouDown{aN oJMoslcm o.
ponent to Hun Methods.
BY COUNTESS Won sCHAuMBERG.
Copyright. 1915, by international News
Ijurcau)

tWith brutal frankrcss does this past
inistr.Ss or the art 90 uusudr!ng men lag
bare The methods y which ehe
'FeI Chcd' her dupeS. Her miliyu in
fnguce was even brought to bear on a
Aiosiem c..rGyman. H.hose downfall She
s!diH"lcsSlE plotted. Mover In the an
nails of politics has another system
stopped 10 such viiiaiuy Us ;hrouSit this
.rmau. 'Ec chosen REPRESENTATIVES Of
Niinrinstrass". have committed In tho
Gaui;oi Of Tho turk Tor tho cause OF
Kaiser and kuitUr.y
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-17
Subscription Card Party.

There VIII be an attractive card
party given at ST. Joseph's auditorium
On April %. The funds from this card
party w.l 30 towards putting electric
lights IN the asylum.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-17

-ocnI Observations mt

rainfall last twcnty-four hours. Trace
EXCESS IN rainfall since March L. c.l3
..Nccss III rainfall since January l. "9J
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-17
Dance T'!,ursduy.
q and Mice Ia Ru.

T.. Earle Graves and Miss La Rue
have issued cards FOR a dance TO be
given at tho Conservatory q; Music
Laurel and Broad Streets Thursday
evening. An orchestra VIII play for
TIC dancing.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-17
GIVES LONG LECTURE
ON MOIIAMMEDAS RELIGION

Abdul was overjoycd, and
!ectured 10 me nearly an hour about
the beautiful preccpts of the Moham-
Tledan religion. Meanwhile. was so
happy with the prospects OF my plans
being successfully carried out that /
hardly heard what lie was saying
Al the end OF his talk he himself
requested that | again visit him on
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-17

The James River Garden Club will
meet this afternoon at $3.50 o'c!ock. ct
tile y. W. &. y. instead OF the home
o.: Mrs. John W. Gordon, in West
hampton. Maurice Fuld, OF New York
viii lecture on Flowers" and al in
torested are invited
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-17
Broad. and al! interested are invited
Church Itcccption.

The women OF the Tabernacle So
ciety OF St Peters Church will hold a
reception thi3 evening at o'clock at
tie rectory Al! members OF the con-
gTegation are invited and refreshments
viii 10 served.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-17
WoNIEN'S MEETINGS.

The regular monthly meeting OF the
Housewives League OF Richmond will
hc held At the jefferson. IN room $50,
this afternoon az / o'clock.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-17
CONDITIONS Isl IMpoRrANr c1r1Es

Temperature, G2; humidity, S.: wind
direction. southwest; wind, velocity, IL
miles. weather, cloudy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-17

The regular meeting OF the Grand
children OF the Confederacy Chapter.
No. ]. Auxiliary TO Richmond Chapter,
United DauEhtors OF the Confederacy
wili meet this afternoon ut o'clock
In Lee Camp Hal. Election of officers
Sill be, held
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-17

The woman's board OF the Mctho-
dist Institute will meet this morning
al II o'clock ut the institute, Nine
tecnth and Grace Streets.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-17

All Patriotic League leaders are
urged TO attend the regular monthly
meeting to-day at $50 o'clock. in the
club room of the Y. w c. A. Is North
Fifth Street.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-17

Mrs. B. O. James and Mrs John
Hunter are guests OF Mrs. PrettyUan
at her home n Sumnerv!ile. {. &.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-04-17

Miss Elizabeth Price has returned to
Richmond. after visit 10 relatives in
NOrrantowD, W. Va.