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The Washington times., 1919-09-18
BObbie and
His Pa
By William =. Kiri.

VHAD to have q new pair oe shoes
for skOoI & Pa got them for
= ne, ts) dollars. Wieh was Foar
& a Half dollars q shOe.
Enuff It Is. sed Pa to tie shoe
clerk In the words of Eu6olK
Rimepunk, the poet. sed Pa. the
price OF lether has went up since
good old Hector was q pup, Sed Pa
True enuff, ssd the clerk. I al
most hate my having 70 charge -
much, he sed, but what can We do2
doant blaim you, sed Pa, bat !
blaim them tenticksis % the Trust
Serpent, sed Pa, Wich IS slowly COW
eFtng rs & ChoalZinE the life out ok
rs Why, sed Pa, there was q time
wen q Five dollar greenhaek Was
quite q chunk OF Doe, Pa sed, bat
now IL Is chickfng feed.
You are rite. 8ed the clerk. What
do you think OF met How DO you
suppoas Us clerks gifts along. be
sed Nashesnists & labor-srs Eits
big mummy now, he sed. but clerks
hasent been raised much. & thay
have to live. pay dubbel now to
board ware used to board for six
beans a week, he sed. It costs me
Twelve dollars q week now, he SEQ,
& It is pritty punk picking. we
have the saim hash we used to
have, too, & the saim line Of taTl<
from our landIady about how she
used to own her own horse & ear
ridge & dident have to talk beard,
ers.
see, sed Pa Well. yunE ran.
sed Pa, I am sorry sed anything
about the price OF these here kicks
wieh I bot for Bobbie. guess
other Peepul has worse crosses T.
bare than I have, sed Pa
Wen we got hoam Pa toold Ma
about the yupg clerk & how sorry
he felt for him.
doan't feel sorry for most of
the clerks, sed Ma. Thay are varf
flip 5umtimes. Thay ART afrafds
OF the floor walker no nort, Ike
thsy used to be.
Well, sed Pa. I feel kindiv a.
ward all yung clerks. sspeshulbV
httel gUrl clerks out IN the cruie
wurid, Pa. Eed. fiteinE thare zee
Pa.
Il does9 ssd aTa.
kn truth 90 does. Hed "a. fsnf
as n I wud like o. ha 4 riulfV
milyunalr, Ia sd, % ruf frn
them al % 80 hoam a toil o. una9
for q whole year.
Deer ne. Hrd ma Z nrrHnr rrrf.
bed beefeaf ffat what ta trHfaf
hart yuu had. So go
tt la eFHrn Hrar faHfafrr
rre.H Tnf m hi.H HHf NH "
n.fHH |f 90 d. -
o. HFfH H M
atH ua Ha
The Washington times., 1919-09-18
By DR.. VIM. A. McKeever
Professor in the University Of Kan
sas and an authority on the
training OF the child.


A DEFINITE movement Is on
"A foot to put domestic work
4 upon a bUsinesslike basis,
with the result that girls working
in homes will be trained for their
employment and given n certificate
at the end OF the course, will be put
on an eight-hoUr schedule and will
be given the name OF home assist
ant
Splendid! A new name and a new
dignity for wOmankind. The old
"housemaid' idea and practice has
long been an insult TO our. common
girlhOod. It's significance has fos-
tered hatred and mistrust between.
those who should work in harmony
and delightful fellowship.
Helping with the ordinary house.
work Is more hcalthfuI than office
or shop work: and, rightly man
aged, II can be made consistent with
dignity, independence, and high
mindedncSs. II the reader will turn
to certain chapter in my book.
Training the Girl" he will find
that there coined this phrase,
household assistant" and adyo-
Gated this particular method OF
dealing fairly with the professional
house helper.
Now the thing is coming. Scare
ity OF helpers and high wages VIII
force it. I urge householders eV-
eryThere to try the new scheme OF
treating the "home assistant" as
in all respects a human being, with
the full rights Of courtesy, dignity,
and square deal which VIC accord
to the Girls employed in stores and
Offices
] beg OF the good women Of this
country TO discontinue the use OF
the expression, my maid" IN the
same attitude or superiority as
they would say. my dog" or my
car Give the household assistant
chance TO learn. Help her take
tho course 20 work for promotion.
Give her good place In your
house, give her tho short day and
tho better wage.
" viii be especially pleasing 90
see many % our Younger Girls pBsz
through a brief period 81 onrIay-
n"ut nF home arH.atant" livery
l9lns A.sa lchsCl giTl EradlaLl, %
The Washington times., 1919-09-18
By Anne Lisle.
whose newspaper serials are unique
In popular appeal and clever
ness Of construction
CHATTER CLIIVII.


Sc A NNE, where's the money we
"A owe NealY' Jim demand
ed over his coffee cup on
The morning after my brothers re-
turn
''You'd say It was just Ike a
woman II I told you where had il
hidden" I temporized, watching
Nesrs flushed, uneasy face.
Go get it." ordered Jim. Cor bet
Ger still, I'll write you a check for
the amount plus the interest. That'H
stake you until you land a Job.
young fellow. Unless'you've changed
your mind about Harrison & West?"
'No, thank you," replied Neal. his
voice rejecting some Of the misery
OF his face.
Jim went across TO the desk and
busted himself with his check book.
After a minute he turned with a
yellow oblong Of paper IN his hand.
'Here you are, Neal-and now you
can keep your little hoard, Anne, or
get some do-dads with It You
could use a new froclI. imagine"
"Thenk you" I said, wondering
Why Jim's generosity left me so cold.
Neal took the check gingerly be-
tween stiff fingers. As he cast his
eyes over II, his face became shade
that matched his hair.
sNo. - don't! Nosirree, you
dou't!' he cried suddenly IN a
strangied voice This check doesn't
20. jim II you want to-fling
back the money I paid for my
lodgings, I suppose I'll have to take
It because I'm so darn near broke.
But you can't add any SIS"
Interest" smiled Jim largely.
Neal took the paper between his
fingers and there was a tiny rip
ping sound. but il stopped in a
second. for Jim caught Meals
wrists in his hands. crying:
Another cheek.
aSo, you don't! Don't be a fool,
Neal. There are some things that
are too darn insulting. Banging
Up q receiver on a man. tearing
his cheek for instance. Don's pull
eitheF OF those on ne; they're as
bad as z box on the ear. I'll write
smother check. if you insist, But
you let me DO the tearing up"
Neal complied, but a strange gilt
ter had come into his eyes, and IL
didn't fade. Jim took the check,
tore off his signature. minced il
thoroughly, and then applied his
fountain pen TO his check-book
aEain. When he finished writing,
he looked up and addressed me:
Anne, I'm signing the lease on
Dur new apartment this noon. Meet
ne at the Walgrave at 8, and I'll
take you up and show you over the
place. Cosby1l join Us there. as he's
Looking over his ewn diggings. and
ven take him to dinner and a
shoW."
You're not going to sign the
lease before I've seen the apart
mentF gasped. and as I spoke
noticed how NeaPs eyes were fairly
glued 20 Jim's face.
why not? It's just right, tell
you. Good neighborhood, hand
The Washington times., 1919-09-18
The Barrister's Choice.

A Judge and a barrlster were dis
cussiRg the doctrine OF the trans
migration Of the souls % men into
animals. New" said the Judge.
suppose you and were turned
into q horse and an ars. which
would Won prsfsr 80 be- The
aGr 90 re rvrr." f-p'.-d iNe baFFis-
t,r. "Wngrr rs.Hu tUr iudss He
cause Was t.0 rrpir, a huvs
Usard ~ Hu eos ns.us = iHaEr. but
uf e. horse -UHHrT.
The Washington times., 1919-09-18
The Lovers Artihce.

LADY, am amazed, sir, that you
should propose to my daughter!
Why, she is only just home from
boarding school. and you have not
known her a week! Young Man
True. madame. but I have known
you for some time, and everybody
says your daughter takes after
yOu.
The Washington times., 1919-09-18
Twas Ever Thus.

81 believe our climate is chang
inr Think ro-' our viut'rs
r-,n % be se'tiuE warmer" "NcIl
the women wouldn't wear enough
clothes. 90 tan climate had 60
..angc--tha " gmcn NUaldh g.
The Washington times., 1919-09-18

To whiten steps, put ono pound
Of glue in three pints OF water,
and when quite dissolved pour into
a tin or jar. Add powdered whit
ting till the mixture is as thick as
paint Wash the steps and then ap-
ply the mixture with a stiR brush.
This viii give the steps a white,
clean appearance that will last
long time.
The Washington times., 1919-09-18
HINTS FOR THE
HOUSEHOLD

Lime cannot be removed from
water BY fItration- Sometimes 1t
has TO be boiled to secure precipita-
ton; sometimes II cannot be practi-
-cally removed by any means. IT all
depends on the form in which it is
present
The Washington times., 1919-09-18

A splendid homemade cream for
polishing furniture may be made
from one ounce OF bees wRS-
shredded-half an ounce OF white
wax and half an ounce OF CASTLE
soap. Mix these ingredients with
half a pint OF turpentine and half
q pint Of boiling water.
The Washington times., 1919-09-18

Curtain rings sometimes run with
great difficulty and seem 70 stick
to the pole. TO remedy this, take
all the rings on and well rub the
pole with paraffn until IL is quite
smooth, when the rings may be re.
placed. They will then glide along
with the greatest ease.
The Washington times., 1919-09-18

plenty OF soft water and soap that
has no resin in it. Resin hardens
the fbers Of wooden goods, and
should never be used. The water
in which they are scalded should
be made quite blue with indigo.
Wash only on a bright, breezy day,
so that they will dry quickly.
The Washington times., 1919-09-18
A japanese Festival

NO notice is taken in Japan of the actual anniversary of
birth. but every adds year TO his or her age
he SetSubun movable festival which either late
January the beginning of February In the evening
psrched beans scattered about the from square
rice measure to the cry, Good fortune within"
The Washington times., 1919-09-18
This Day N Our HistOrv

THIS is the anniversary of the laying Of the cornerstone OF
the Capitol at Washington in 1898 by George Washin
gton with Masonic ceremonies. The building it now
stands of the most beautiful examples Of architect
are in the world
The Washington times., 1919-09-18

Z HAD to have q new pair oe shoes
for skOoI & Pa got them for
= me, (9) dollars. Wieh was Foar
4 a Half 5o1Iar- . 49,
The Washington times., 1919-09-18

Y IENTILATE every room you
" occupy. Fresh AIR is one
OF the fundamentals. II Is
The Washington times., 1919-09-18

Sc A NNE, where's the money we
~ owe Nealy9 lin demand
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-21
Wilson or Bolshevism?
BY W. w. PINSON.

sassS
.42s ssEs i" hs m4 xs
that oh at The IN he
ton OF our flag or our President in public.
of oSe hero or the s
The modest prssden, Of tho Rerois de1oc Ssss
Of Of an Se h Y0 v,s Of n
WE we saw Sy h the s STARS 8, and S sTpes wave
Alps and saw II printed on post cards in Rome
WiIsen EvsTSwhe1e h sard p my some
before fel, i, nush my own"
The deputy project OF lyons said to us: You
sDa o Sa
cradle Ike in s tSs, b1 bs y b tho
Ill., Ia E'a"' doc. not 4Ssss SS' comes "s "S"
There are a. eas. three for this
cause is our American Boys; Those sooO.ooo
SS na Bore ss w. Such sss
ana knnghy courtesy towards their women:
them new appreciation of American character
pr1Issssr S%s ea him FIes f.
%ps. ehaT,%ias sosihe5n gent eman: who i
Tems Ssison' 1 Sass ,sa
torial headed 1T is Wilson or Bolshevlsm"
The editorial proceeded argue that the peo-
pie Of Europe we're given their their cnoice between
wild yagaries OF LeninS and Troszky
lea is the nltruistic spirit shown this war
They say, You might. have le, us tight It gu.
you came IN great way. You asked nothing
and claimed only the privilege OF lighting for
your ideals. 1t revelation OF unselfsh
ldeaIism of which we hau never dreamed"
These some Of the grounds Of the almost
unlimited popularity Of our country. 1t is a
dangerous popularity unless we wise /,
n
national AFFAIRS, unheard Of before 1t is to
America that ths world is looking for those
ideals and for that craftsmanship that will
make the new era of goud WILL peace and JUS
ticc. II behooves Il people realize the
high the holy responsibility 1t imposes. and 10
ourselves to the ViEd cation of the faith
and confidence of our admirers.
We OF the Methodist Centenary are trying
to fnd way to turn this influence tc great
account by giving to Europe what is best and
highest in American ideals. We came away
with the poets prayer:
America! America. God shed His grace on thee.
And crown thy good with brotherhood,
From to shining sea!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-21
Health Talks by DR.. VIM. Brady
Why Not Couxhf
tCopyrfkht. 1919 Nail on., A.u.n.a~. $500,

in Fl Ss hss
Tory tract. ~ ''eo
the The evsy as tract includes
the sous M N eh the OF yssm
is coming from deep In the chest st.'n gust Knows
ala !hs hs,
eed fas ao Sey
harm done by co9gRng What the 0f ha ans
aoXeas So a ntte de
se to Of ohs al
worst %ors possible treatmenla Bottle Of Cough
criminal spreader Of disease s''''e"' lot soch
Is do moi II amy reader doubts This il
par5msnt would be skfui But a's when as
ssfsPf s axe
any sop OF nv w fah wedsne DON'T want to lose
ss g. thfy fS ns
never anything to stop it or diminish it. ~ 'u'
of smpe Is racS SeS. That gse1,
s so dsVsfsp fs ats
5TsaimsRt adminis,ese FORM cough %a1
blunts sensbiiity enough to prevent or dim ois.
i ish the coughing for the time being; meanwhie
SS"s aa 5ss
fatal one. '"'o dangerous
sSe a2 be T svsn in child SdI
tns formnar because no matter what the
Citrate OF soda. ........ .one ounce
Giycerin one ounce
Whole haxseed. te aas 1emGn
sieen the axseed The water lido NOT one bd PIT;
then add the other ingredients. Dose. a table.
Of water to child or adult. '"'''ouF'h siaS''u'
Tss foot %f bah u aHss Of is ssS
Is Is about an the treatment should prescTibs
the drst day
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-21
The Problem Of the Returned Furniture.

CHAPTER vi
Bruno Duke me, friend OF his SO ofT had .aa mo-
seng to Of his
and so nsx{ he m9mnE n over our coffee
&C" Of sop good Tn1 so n,H
po1ry paia RroieSsions class %Se
' has sueR spsh
variable name for square dealing that every
"!iazelhrook ought to succeed because he has
ss"ie tSn And he farsay
one who comes into the store '''l LOT every
ts ,n sa Of goods
there but but, in every instance the investigation
aza iHf her hs as
like SO not @e %Ssn she s91 hf
mi, Mr. MazelbrGok asked me If / wasn't mI'' Sure
he n" tron uSis "a ay MS IN eG 9ne
T he wsuG any m least ps% you see
fellows rntSTe good "s and 'n PROPER pc he It
I've tried it and the statesmen get all fiustereyd
those tho &C" conditionsS" Gu" Judge man under
S% sssy ts9s y u enfs broke
n1 III !" ns shs snpP Ss
onnon WHEN bo@ SSs point t" the last
we'll" defended stoutiy. "pcrhaps it is six
ookes With %f 1"s s snhfs while lie
ne I[,rrea ms Gons s You believe that the
they don't sell the goods, properly. and partly
that the furniture Is not delivered property
We'll" hesitatcd. II did think that h,t h,,
the way You put the question, 1 guess I'm
For once you've guessed rght-yours
wrong" 'u g
there I'm, must be somsthing wrong with the SELL
Now we are in agreement"
But minute ago" / began.
IL was 1ha the les and now and
excellent work. and one of the FIRST thinnsa ~
want to tell Mr.. Hazeibrook Is that his a. les
force Is OF the best trained most W ~ o
| and courteous IN selling the trade that I have
ever known."-T0 BE Continued Tomorrow
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-21
Tcmporizing With Japan

l. OR the past ten fifteen years this coun-
try has been more less conscious of a
yellow peril" Japanese alarms have been
fed to it day and night. TO many millions
Of American people Japan has been a sort
OF nightmare. They have felt that soon or
late this mighty warrior would descend upon
us and rend us. The Japs, with consummate
skill. have contributed to this apprehension
They have made an issue with America over
China. They have talked mysteriously of
the day when the Philippines would be the
victim Of Japanese thunderbolt. They have
even measured in a stage whisper the dis
lance between Tokyo and Honolulu. They
have allowed the Mexicans to talk in public
about Japanese concessions in Southern Cali
fornia, and they no doubt found some secret
delight in the Zimmerman note which boldly
proposed the emberment Of tho United
States.
Now there is further friction. The Japs
have attacked and killed American soldiers
in Korea. They have imprisoned American
citizens and shifted the blame upon rebellious
Koreans They have made charges against
the American commander at Vladvostok to
the effect he refused to support with his army
Japanese contingent engaged in fierce
struggle with Bolshevist forces. This COM
mander has replied that he refused to re-
enforce the Japs for the reason that they
were numbering women and children.
All the while this has been going on jap
anese commissioners to the peace confer
ence have been playing another game. They
have been demanding the recognition of a
Japanese Monroe Doctrine. They have been
insisting upon league of nations program
of recognition of racial equality. All this, of
course, is in conflict with American policy,
and is intended to be. Meantime Viscount
Ishii, the japanese ambassador to the United
States, is giving expression to sentiments un-
friendly to the American government His
associates have even sneered at this country
by their statement that Japan was not too
proud to fight" Now he has been recalled
by Tokyo for conferences with the Japanese
ministry, and the intimaton is Forthcoming
that he may not return.
The whole Japanese attitude toward
America for more than a decade has been
threatening, and the time seems now ut hand
when that nation should be told in the
plainest of language that America is not
remotely afraid of her; that Americans will
pursue their own course whether the JAMS
like it or not that no American policy will
be modified merely because it is distasteful
to Japan and that if all this means trouble
this country is fully prepared to meet it,
The American people und on btedly are tired
of Japanese intimidation and sick of the jap
anese type of diplomacy. They are willing
to be Japans friends. but not at the sacrifice
OF dignity and certainly not out of fear
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-21
Books and Authors.

Starr: o. the rniset.l,y ey of fT cSissse
tMaThall Jones Coz. does not dcai with
people. '''
Robert w Chambers has written q
,S novel The Mooniit Way" which
s Ms G sbRp1ehens VII publish next week.
Larger with each book ne writes and
IL rs SAFE i to predios enormous popu-
The MooniIt Way" 10 s"mew ha, Tho tho
same type OF story AZ The Girl
rhilippa. but that tho setting of the
mover III America rather than France.
The following unique communication
by Houghton Mifnin Co: "Gen,lemen:
IN the present crisis when nearly every
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Appleton &: Co. are publishing the book
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I I,11ns'at'on mas oSen made by Donald
II is predicted that the book viii re-
eeivn vast amount OF attention be-
Inonco OF both tho subject md 'V the
blographer.
lists OF Georse he b HR5a p eo Is 1s
m mar. varied There is, The Mys-
FISH author. Horace Hutchinson, with
Just enough mystery In 1t to intrigue
the a sensoned reader OF mystery and
problem to weary those in quest OF
Patrick MaoGdll's story of old ireland
his native town. FloWeT q Sw ths 1 Ine%
by Baron ess Orczy. Is a romance Of old
medsva da rsh and u the pafe1.rK Of
by Arthur p. Howdsn Smith. is a roo-
nance OF the Fourth Crusade. sub
h eson bg Fat By se Henpv o1s
a story OF open spaces wHh the an
p pe; or The primeval. and Eyes of the
no further introducton than ts,e " eu.
thors name.
ITO us in England" writes William
he "s Ssr n Sss bro@sht fs ans
and imperLshabie Joy in the I ge e
esomradeship q a reoonoiled America,
Pr ss pea sat in % Woop Ssnls1imo@s
seat sea. it might never have been achieved.
20 tar as any one man may BIO called
It Is beyond all doubt the Presid ent who
has been so 81 cad lastly and so mag.
ditdons Of his race" This comes q.
practically the final sentence of MT.
Archsrs biography and estimate OF
dent" which has just been Brought out
IN this !, country by Henry Holt & CO.
atter us very successful publication
tempts to analyze the President.s
Sans L and place In history, it is per-
comes from an outsider, who Is nresi,r,s
ably unswayed by tho potitical Mas
which Is apt to operate In the casa ~
an an American writing Of President vii
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-21
ST OF VICTORY MUST BE PAID
BY CARTER GLASS.
Secretary OF the Treasury.

Noe long ago rumor reached the
ury THAT mistake had been
ii"ue ny inc authorities; that from Sl5,-
ooo'ooo'ooo to $17.0o0.00o,oo0 had been
returned to tho Treasury as a result
VI the arnfstlce. and that, therefore.
aiio'hcr Liberty loan was unnecessary.
Inc rumor was absolutely unfounded.
II probably had It's origin In failure
10 understand tho discussion OF the re.
peal by Congress OF $l5,ooO0oo. 600 of
appropriations and authorlzatlons.
ms diu not mean q return Of money
TO the Treasury. but a cancellat1on Of
authority heretofore given by Congress
10 e1pend money in the future. such
reduction dn future expenditures was
a'n,. 'pHted by Secretary NtcAdoo and
fully allowed for when. on November
a. he wrote to Senator Simmons fore
casting an expenditure Of some SIS.
100000. 600 for the fiscal year ending
tton In taxes for that year 10 $4,000
100000. and for the nscai year ending
June 80; 1929, to 5000. 600. 600.
all previous loans had, at the time the
armistice was signed been expended or
anttafSipated by Tresutry certificates OF
and early fall to finance the current re-
quirements OF the government and at
mat a, TINE bns 9%u a.a and unpaid.
- zoo oceH inc practice OF the
Treasury since tho beginning OF the
war to finance the current require
ments OF the government by the issue
OF Treasury certificates OF indebted
ness OF short maturity at frequent an
tervals before each Liberty loan. and
70 refund these Treasury certificates
from time to tLne by the salo OF Lib
erty bonds.
This practice was followed in ad-
vance OF each of the four Liberty loans.
so that when any Liberty loan was ac
tually offered for subscription and the
proceeds reached the Treasury only a
very small part was available for the
future requirements Of the government,
tho greater part OF the proceeds being
required TO retire tho short time Treas
ury certificates OF ind e1,tedness ISSUED
In anticipation OF the loan.
the aggregate amount OF Treasury
certificates thus ISSUED from June az
IBIS, TO October l. 1918, was sI.65s
$4,000. These certificates had VARYING
maturties. the earliest being October
-, 1918 and the lntest January 30.
1919. The totnl AMOUNT OF the fourth
Liberty loan was n little under 81. 600
100000. payable in !nstallments from
October "a. 1918. to January 30. Ie1e
80 that the net proceeds OF the fourth
Liberty loan In excess Of the Treasury
certificates which had to DO retired
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-21
A Daily Once-Over.
when You Get na Idea Put 1t in Pr,c,,..

You have plan for making some extra
money. but you constantly put of the time Tor
starting, me WORK; because It would require
too good a time at present though You need
The longer you walt the harder for you to
You were far moro enthusiastic about tho
work when the idea first came than you are
today
Now your ardor IL dampcned.
II you get 10 the DoInt OF startInn n will
surely be in n half-hcarted manner, and that
means failure. unless new incentive grips you
There must be enthusiasm back OF any success
EnthuBiasm Is propcling.
Enthusiasm not only propels the enthusiast,
but all with whom he comes In contact.
You can't communicate TO others what you do
not posbeBs yourRclf; remember that,
The one nS VIE st tf, and M Ma!ts losss g,eGslnE
Ss s wssst sa 'nsRs Hts