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The Washington times., 1918-08-14

N 0W you remember in the
story before this how Puss
and the cobbler went to
bed, after the boots he was
making for Puss had been cut out
and left on the work bench Well,
no sooner was Puss asleep than two
little elves from the forest crept
down the street of the quiet little
town and peeped into the window,
and when they saw Puss Juniors
unfinished boots lying on the cob
bIer's bench they whispered to-
gether, and pretty soon one Of them
softly lifted the latch on the door
and then they both tiptoed into the
room and sat down by the bench.
The moonbeams came in through
the little window and made 1t as
light as day. so the two little elves
picked up needle and thread and set
to work. And after they had fin-
ished sewing they put on the heels
and hammered in the wooden pegs
as neatly as you please. And last
of all, they sewed on the red tops.
Now we will leave a letter in the
boots for this famous little cat,
they said, so they took a piece OF
paper and wrote on it:
'Heigh diddle dumpling. little Sir
Cat
These are seven league boots,
please remember that
You will find you can walk as fast
as a train.
And your feet will keep dry even
out in the rain.
Remember that the elves have made
them for you,
=
you do"
And then the two little elves
slipped out of the door as softly
as YOU please and ran back to the
forest.
Well, when Puss and the cobbler
came down the next morning. OF
course. they found the boots nm
ished and ready to wear.
Gracious me-" exclaimed the
good cobbIer, those kind elves
have made me a visit 'Tis many
months since they were last here.
And while he was speaking Puss
tried on the boots. and Of course he
came across the letter which the
two little elves had written. So he
took 1t out and read it to the cob
bier.
Gracious mer exclaimed that
good man again You have a won
derful pair of boots Far better
than l ever could have made for
you" And then he patted Puss be-
tween the ears, just where cats love
to be patted. you know. And then
Puss began to purr. for he was a
friendly little cat, you know. and
sometimes liked to act just like an
ordinary cat.
what do / owe you. my good
man?" he asked. but the cobbler
wouldn't take a penny. So Puss put
his pay in his pocket and pulled out
the magic napkin which he still
carried with him Here. take this
magic napkin" he said. when you
wish to eat, and you will find food
and plenty in less time than you
say 'Crickety crick"' And while
the good cobbler was thanking him
Puss strode away. and. goodness
me. he went so fast in those seven
league boots of his that before the
cobbled had said one word he was
out of tine village and far away.
And in the next story ! shall tell
you some more about little Puss
Junior on his journey OF adventure.
Copyright, 1918, David Cory.
TO BE COnfinued.
The Washington times., 1918-08-14
Anecdotes of the Famous

that he had not, ordered him to
Russia. On his return from Rus
sia, still unshorr, he was sent to
the Far East
HAS he had his hair cut?" asked
Bennett when his return was once
more announced.
mo. sir" replied the secretary.
Its as long as ever"
Then fire him." replied Bennett
"He's too slow to take hint to
suit me-"
The Washington times., 1918-08-14
General Foch's Name

The pronunciation OF General
Foch's name and the question where
ne was born have been discussed in
Education. and the controversy has
brought forth an interesting state
ment from the generals officer
d'ordonnance. who says that Gen
eral Foch was born at Tarbes,
Hautes Pyrenees, and is thus from
the south of France; also that his
name is pronounced "Foche," which
"a Of course render as "Fosh."
The Washington times., 1918-08-14
inBOOts,
T.
By DAVID CORY.

By DAVID CORY.
I 0W you remember in the
N story before this how Puss
and the cobbler went to
bed. after the boots he was
The Washington times., 1918-08-14
A Grown-Up Boy.

A laborer asked a political candi-
date whether he was in favof of
children going TO school until tiX-
teen. Yes" replied the candidate.
well. I'm not" said the working
man. I'm not goin' to have my
lad coming home from school and
askin' Dn~ 'aR threepence for .
shaver" s.s
The Washington times., 1918-08-14
The PlOtters
"A SERIAL OF EAST AND WEST
Amos Is Disturbed at His Sons Fool
ish Talk to Elizabeth and Urges
Her Not to Tell DIR. Wade.

II don't remember which. II oc-
CURED to me that Douglas would
hardly be pleased by your sons =
titude.r
She was watching the farmer a.
she talked. noting the effect OF her
remarks. Had she wished to cause
. him discomfort, she would have
been abundantly satisfied with the
results obtained
Amos flushed angriiy, then pslsd
slightly.
Scnf talks like a fool some
times!" he burst forth Il wish
he'd mind his own ,afairsr"
"Oh, pa~ Mrs. Chaplin pleaded
tremulously. How can you speak
so OF the boy, and when he's just
gone away. too"
Tears rushed to her eyes. and her
voice broke
EIizabeth stepped quickly to her
side.
There, thereI" she murmured, Il
am sorry / said what did in your
presence. I know II was hard for
you to let your boy 90. and we
wont talk any more about any
thing concernitfg him.
'Yes, We will, tool" Amos Chaplin
declared. Mother. you'd best 90
on upstairs or outside II you can't
(1et me say my say without fuss
ing"
@AII right, pa" the mother con
quered her emotion by a mighty
effort "I won't say another word.
/ know as well as 20 do that Cliff
ford does sometimes speak without
thinking. But he really don't mean
any harm"
II didn't say he did mean HARM
her husband retorted. But mischief
Is sometimes done when it's not
meant. Now" turning to Elizabeth
as she stood ~ the foot OF the
stairs. 'just what was It that he
said to your"
Amos II ApOIogetie.
Really" the girl tried to speak
careIessly, "I cannot recall his exact
words. paid too little attsntioa.
to them, suppose. did not worry
about them. for. as reminded him.
thisfs my brothers farm, and feed
that he has a right TO have me stay
here under any name or guise he
chooses to give me Were ! to posa
as one OF the royal fAmily"-with
a little laugh-"that would be his
affair and mine, and"-laughing
more heartily and naturally-'.ths
affair Of the royal parsonage whom
I elected to personate- II know
. sobering suddenly, that Douglas
has an excellent reason for what he
Is doing this summer, So I simply
carry out his directions. trust him
perfectly. have taken It for grant
ed the others would do the same"
'Of course. of course they do
Chaplin hastened to reassure her.
"I suppose Cliff was kinder peeved
because I hadn't explained to him
the truth about things But it was
none OF his bAsiness."
That's what I thought" Eliza
beth SAID "And ] am sure that my
brother would agree with you and
me on that point"
Ito BE Continued-)
The Washington times., 1918-08-14
This Day in History.

THIS is the anniversary of the setting up Of govern
ment in AlsaceLorraine in 1870 by William L. as
CommandernC Chief of the Prussian army The provinces
were not established part of the German Empire until
June 1871 One of Frances demands at the end OF the
world viii be the restoration of these provinces.
The Washington times., 1918-08-14
See the Great Summer Stars.

THE stellar magnateS of Summer in full view
during the evening hours These are all of the first
magnitude, although they unequal in brilliance
Nearly overhead is Vega white with ray of blue; half
down the western sky is Arcturus golden; low in the
southwest In Antares.
The Washington times., 1918-08-14
OUR WONDER
WORLD

1t is estimated that there are
about two drachms OF oil in the
yolk Of hens egg.
A process is in operation in Scot
land by means of which printing
paper is made from sawdust
Alcohol , can be manufactured
from cornstalks. and in fact from
almost any vegetable matter cspa-
BILE of fermentation Growing
crops and even weeds can be used.
The depth to which the SUMS
rays penetrate water has been dis
covered by photography. Five hun
dred and thirty feet below the sur
face darkness was much the same
as that on the earth on a clear
moonless night.
Ordinary commercial soldiers will
soften at about one hundred and
seventy degrees to one hundred and
eighty degrees centigrade. while
pure tin soldiers will soften at
about two hundred and twenty to
two hundred and thirty degrees
centigrade.
For etching brasses and bronZes
a few drops OF a strong SOLUTION OF
hydrogen peroxide are added to
very dilute solution OF chronic
acid. The specimen is immersed
and kept moving in the solution for
a few seconds; it is then removed
and washed Immediately in run
ming water. The reagent is said to
be equally satisfactory for all
brasses and bronzes, giving much
better results than chronic acid
alone.
Welding by means of the electric
arc is accomplished by fusing the
surface to be welded by means OF
the high temperature of the arc
and then filling in with additional
material which also is melted.
This in effect is really a method OF
casting, and, unlike other forms OF
welding, the use OF mechanical
means in causing the parts to unite
is unnecessary. In some instances
the Joint is hammered while hot,
but this is only for the purpose OF
increasing the ductility Of the
metal.
The Washington times., 1918-08-14
PICKLES HELP

Free books OF instruction on can
ming and dVIng have been issued
by the National War Garden Com
mission. They may be obtained at
any of The Washington Times dis
trIbutlnR atasonA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-13
NEW DRAFT LIMIT IS
EXPANDED IS TO 45
Measure VIII BE Reported to senate
Thursday Without Hindertng
Amendments
VERY LITTLE OPPOSITION.
The Object in the Mind of All Is 10
Put an Irresistible Force Upon tho
Other shore tn End the War
Quickly.

Washington. Aug I2.--The new
man power bin expanding the age
limit VI the draft from eighteen 10
forty-tye will he reported to the
senate on Thursday without hinder
ing amendments
All absent senators we're notified
today that regular business viii he
resumed on Thursday under unaui-
nous consent agreement. and II IS
certain that quorum viii be present
fcr the immediate consideration OF
one OF the most important measures
Of the war.
light was thrown on the attitude
of the committee today when Senator
Kirby. Of Arkansas A member OF the
military affairs committee. offered an
amendment raising the limit OF the
draft age from eighteen TO fwt nty-
one The proposal received hut one
vote. that Of Senator Kirby. and the
committee is practically unanimo Gus
IN its determination to report the
measure without a change In the nFe
limits as fixed by the war depart
weut
Senator Reed. ~ Missouri also a
mem Der Of the committee and "A Irm
supporter Of the policy Of great
army to bring quick victory ana an
end 10 the war. introduced the reso-
tuition TO TeaGSem bic the senate Tor
consideration OF the new measure. It
instructed the sergeant alarms to no
tifv All absent members that on
Thursday. August Ia. unanimous
consent will be asked to Vacate the
unanimous consent agreement en-
tered into by which most Of the mem
hers of the senate were given an OPP
portunitv to take short vacations.
Registration september =.
The prompt action of the senate in
response to the urging of the war dc
partment, which desires to set Sep
TENDER as registration day under
the new law. is in sharp contrast TO
the seeming apathy of the military
affairs committee Of the house, Chair
man Dent has issued no special call
to get the hers Of the committee
together and the next meeting at
which the man power bill can he
brought UP In the house is set for
August 10, Its consideration could
not be asked until the following day
and il is entirely possible that the
hill will pass the senate before it is
even brought up in the house
There are two important amend
ments which are under consideration,
| designed 10 prevent strikes In war
work one by Senator Thomas and
| the other by Senator Reed. They are
/ favored by the committee and Will be
adopted unless it becomes evident
+ that such an amendment would work
10 delay passage of the bin in either
+ house OF congress
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-13

year indicated for each state In
some states where a large increase
over the creage acreage sown last
year indicated for each state. In
some states where large increase
of. winter wheat acreage is suggested.
1t is planned correspondingly to re-
duce the spring wheat acreage. Win
ter wheat IN n safer crop and pro-
duces a larger yield per acre. so the
exchange Ia desirable in sections
where this is practicable. The un-
usual weather conditions of the last
two years are responsible for the in
creased acreage of spring wheat this
year In some sections where winter
wheat usually is more extensively
grown.
In announcing its wheat production
program the department considers the
growing needs of this country and
it's allies for this essential food The
last crop report forecasts u 1918 har1
vest of S90.930.o0O bushels OF winter
and spring wheat,
Although this forecast is crafty
ing 1t is pointed out that the reserve
supply or Carrying over Of wheat this
year is practically exhausted and Is
the smallest on record The needs OF
up reserves OF W neat IL cyl
dent 1t is pointed out that although
this country produced a small wheat
crop in 1917, the total exports Of
wheat in excess of imports, including
-four in terms of wheat, amounted 10
approximately 100 900, 600 bushels for
the year ending June 80. 1918. This
il in comparison with 100000
bushels exported In 1917, 236,o0o.eQ0
bushels in 1915, and 3Sl, 600
bushels in 1915. 1t was only possible
FOR the United States TO export wheat
In large quantities in 1915 and 1915
because of the larger wheat crops of
lq12-13-14-l5, which gave this coun
try an accumulation of atocks of this
grain. The 1915 and 1917 crops both
we're smaller than any crops since
al. and. besides this. { there was a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-13
Short Weights In Ice.

Short weights In ice is the com
plant in Richmond and some con
sumers complain that when they cal
the attention of the ice man to the
fact he discontinues leaving ice.
1T is not my purpose to prosecute
these ice dealers under the city ordi-
nance, which ! have every right to
do said Inspector Joseph. but |
am going to take up this matter with
the United States food authorities
We know that we must conserve food,
and such action on the part of ice
dealers contributes to the unnecessary
waste Of food"
Under city ordinance consume rs
have right to demand with each pur-
chase of ice A ticket showing the
exact weight of the ice bought. The
law also requires that ice be weighed
at the time IT is sold Heavy fines may
he imposed for these violations
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-13
Cubs Are SMamped.

Chicago Aug PITTS bur &
sRamped Chicago CUBS under down
pour Of runs n the game here today
the visitors emerging with a 12-to
victory The combined efforts Of Mar
Tin. Hendrix and Napier were useless
against the batting festival. Hin, for
Pttsburg, was steady, allowing hut
seven hits against the seventeen gam
ed from the opposition.
Score by innings. r. II f
pittsburg .034 III o0l--l2 II o
Chicago .4.0l0 900 600 =
Batteries Hi and smith, Martin,
Hendrix Napier and KIlnfer and
C'FarreN lmpires Harrison and
QulRley
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-13
Lawyers at Hot Springs,

Among the Richmond lawyers who
ar" at the Virginia Hot Springs for
the annual convention OF tlfe Virginia
Bar association, converting this morn
ing. are T. J Moore. w. Rrydon Ten
nant Wyndham r. Meredith Robert
II. Talley. J. r. Tucker, J. Kent Raw
ley, James Caskie John Il Minor.
John A. Coke, Thomas b Cay. Henry
w. Anderson, George Bryan. T.. G.
Massie, Lewis c, williams. l.. l.
Lewis. George l.. Christian. W.
Patterson Oscar l., Shewmake. w c.
Tucker. Jim Montague Stuart Bowe
and f. T.. Montague. John r Minor.
of Richmond, is secretary of the state
associa ton.
W. Henry Anderson. of the Red
Cross Roumanian mission will de
liver an address on the work Of the
mission. w. A. Blount, of Pensacola
T. 10
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-13

greater demand for seed wheat and
an increasing population.
Foreign Reserves Almost Exhausted.
Moreover, 1t must be borne in mind,
says the department, that the carry
over In all the ten importing coun-
tries OF Europe was practically ex-
hausted this year before the new har-
vest, that the normal consumption re-
quirements of the exporting countries
are increasing with the growth of
population instead of diminishing
that some losses in storage and tram
sit may be expected TO continue and
that II is highly desirable that n sur
plus should be accumulated as insur-
ance against partial crop failure next
year To provide for these additional
requirements 1t is therefore extreme
ly desirable that the maximum acre
age of winter wheat recommended
he planted by the farmers in the
United States this fail
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-13
SOUTHSIDE ITEMS.
Funeral of Mrs. Toier.

The funeral of Mrs. Annie z. Toler
seventy six years old, who died SaturI
day, will be held this afternoon a.
$3.50 from Stockton Street church
and burial will be in Maury cemetery
Mrs. Toler Is survived by one son
John w. Samons. and five daughters
Mrs, w. II. Jarvis. Mrs. Daisy Parksi
Mrs. B. l.. Ferguson, Mrs. c. j
Whitlock, of Richmond, and Mrs. G
l.. Whitlock, of Baltimore--one sister,
Miss Ida Samons. Pilkington, Va; ont
brother, b. B. Samons, of South Rich
mond, and twelve grandchildren.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-13

Cleveland Aug 1.-THE Indians
eveuea Qp the series with the White
sox today by smothering the world
champions II to Morton was in
NInclble allowing but TWO hits. while
the Indians made merry with the Of
ferinee o. Roy Mitchell scoring al
most p Will The victory places the
indians within two games Of first
place me Red Sox losing again
Score BY innings f f. Z
Chicago 600 100 Gt0- ?
rleve land 600 PSI OIL "A ?
Batteries Danforrb and Schalk.
pevromer. Morton ana OMEN TN
2lres Morarity and owens
Only games scheduled
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-13

Anton II. Jahnke. who lives on tn,
Forest Hill Bon Air road, lost larp,
barn on his farm Saturday by fire
The barn was struck by lightning and
All of the farm implements ii con
tanned and nine hogs. two cows ono
horse aud mule were burned /.
death The damage was partly cover
ed by $50 worth Of insurance
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-13
City News in Brief


Lindsay walker. Of Richmond, in
the United States navy, has been pro
NOTED to full commander, Comman-
der Walker Is grandson of General
Lindsay Walker. He graduated at
ANNAPOLIS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-13
Cardinals Won.

ST Louis. aug. 12.-The Cardinals
opened their final home stay here to-
day and took the first tilt OF the series
from Cincinnati to /. Tuero, q
Cuban, twirled his first full game for
the locals this season and did we'll,
allowing seven hits, three OF them
scratches Bob Fisher drove IN the
first two ST. Louis tallies with a
double. while Schneider's three base
wild heave allowed the remaining run
10 count Seven double plays featured.
Score by innings: r. II. E
Cincinnati loo 600 boo 8 3
ST Louis ...- o02 900 l0"-3 ,
Batteries: Schneider and Wingo.
Tuero and Gonzales. Impires: Byron
and O'Day.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-13

II he hoardine O food - house
wives, in spite Of the pledges they
signed Is not discontinued. Admins
orator r Archibald Cary has the
authority 70 call ON the secret service
10 assist him in stopping these condi-
lions. but he has said that he does not
Wish 10 EN- barrasa the house wives OF
Eichmond Every family is supposed
10 live up 10 the leuient rulings or the
administration
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-13
In Justice Mauricc's Cour,

John Only charged with being "A
seserier viii be held until August q
while his record is being examined.
Einora Britton paid S. fine for
abusing Elizabeth shelton Both
,oiored
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-13

The board of aldermen meets to-
night for the last time. on August
81 the present board goes out and
in September there will he two new
members-Joseph Nunnally succeed
ing l.. r. Christian in Madison ward,
and John II white succeeding Barton
Grundy In Lee ward
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-13

Weirzbicki, will speak in Richmond
tomorrow night on the war situation
In Europe
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-13
RAIN STOPS GAMES
IN SEVERAL CITIES
Yankees Take Three Straight from
the Red Sox In Very Closely Con-
tested Battle.
YesterrlaNA Games

= Louis. s. Cincinnati. J.
BROOKLYN Philadelphia fraino.
Now York Boston tratpf
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-13

Protect your soldiers with your say.
mxs
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-13

The Powhatan Troop association
men who fought IN the war between
the states, will hold its reunion Thurs
day at Powhatan court house TIL,
women OF the neighborhood will fur
nish the big dinner. Captain Josept
tlobson Will preside He is one of fbe
few surviving captains of the Con
federacy Augustine Royal il score
tary and + d Hotchkiss Is Treasures
of the association
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-13

Philadelphia. Aug. 12.-The Wash
ington Senators and Connie Mack $
Athletics battled eight innings 10
draw today until the rain interviewed
and put an end to a perfectly good
pitching duel The score was ! to /.
DuSants home run off Matteson in the
third gave the Nacks their tally.
Foster scored for the Griffmen in the
same inning when he singled and
scored on errors hy Gardner and
Dykes
Score by innings r. Fl. Z.
Washington -. Dol 600 oo--t 0
Phllade lphia .ool 600 0o--l 1
Batteries Matteson, Ayres and Ain
smith; johnson and McANoY. I'M
pires Nallin and Connolly
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-13

The government needs your money
You need the stamps
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-13

War savings stamps save lives.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-13

Make every day a thrift day and
help your government end the war
days.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-13
Polish Sobleman Coming

PolfSn Nobieman coming.
A Polish robleman and member
of the French high commission TO
America. Lieutenant Count Vincent de
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-06
City Statistics
Deaths and Funerals.

Connor-Ruth, five months old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Con-
nor died Thursday evening at her
parents home, sos North G street.
She was the only child. Funeral ar
rangements will be announced later
Wiiiiams-Daniel E. Williams, Ga
years old. died Friday morning at his
home south of Webster, of heart trou-
BILE He is survived by his widow, Ar
cadia, and six children, Mrs Ruth
Richardson of Webster, O., Walter of
williamsburg, Claude Williams, who is
in service In France, Stephen, Harry
and Mary Williams of Webster, and
five grandchildren. Funeral services
vii lbe held Sunday morning at 1920
o'clock at the home Burial will be in
Webster cemetery. Friends may call
at any time.
Cohen-Louis Cohen, 81 years old
died at his home, S10 North Eleventh
street Thursday evening of pneumo-
MIA, which followed an attack of in
1luenza Mr. Cohen was born in Rou-
mania and has been engaged in the
fruit and junk buiness in this city for
several years. He was member of
the Moose lodge. He is survived by
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Malech Co
hen, two brothers, Joseph and Harry,
and two sisters Miss Rosa and Mrs.
Ida Connie, all of this city and one
sister, Mrs. Mollie Goldstein of Chica-
go. Funeral services were held at In
dianapolis today according to the rites
of the Jewish church