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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-07
Warding Off
Nervousness

n IoWADAYS we treat our in
N sane humaneIy. and also those
afflicted with grievous nerv-
Gus diseases. In other words.
among other things we place such
patients in well appointed and ef-
ficiently conducted hospitals and
homes. Cases which would in the
olden times have wandered about,
or been imprisoned for offenses
brought about by their irresponsi-
bility or incompetence, or been the
clowns OF their home communities,
are nowadays taken proper care of.
Consequently our statistics make
it appear that there has been an
increase in mental and nervous dis
ease. when as a matter OF fact we
are merely Identifying and classi-
flying conditions which were prob
ably more common in the past, rela-
lively, than in the present.
For If there Is one thing certain.
it is that as modern civilization i'm
proves mental and nervous diseases
tend to lessen.
Modern civilization is controlling
more and more the infectious dis
cases, bad food. and bad living con-
ditiOns, upon which the mental and
nervous diseases chiefly depend.
The brain and nervous systems
seldom present disease which is not
due to the introductions of poisons
from without-such poisons as al
COhOl, the toxins OF bacteria, etc
In proportion as civilization ad-
vances we overcome these factors
and the result is better mental and
nervous health
The idea that the high degree OF
mental and nervous activity Incl
dental to modern life brings about
an increase OF mental and nervous
disease is not sound. II one lives
and works under good conditions,
eats a sufficiency Of good food, prop
erly prepared. gets proper rest, and
does not poison himself, he does not
have to worry about his brain and
nervous system. The harder he
works in such circumstances the
better for him.
The fact is that the poorest and
least highly civilized classes and
races have much more nervous and
mental disease than those who live
under good conditions.
Reject the vices and evils Of civ
ilization and avail yourself OF its
good points and YOU will easily win
in the battle of life.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-07
Puss In Boots, T.

CCTELL me just one more
story" said the little boy.
= Tom Thumb looked IN at
Puss and said: It's getting late in
the afternoon; W" should he ON our
way and the Black Bird also re-
marked that the day would soon be
over. but Puss Junior couldn't re-
sist the pleading voice Of the little
boy.
"One day ! met the Cow that
jumped over the moon. She was in
a meadow full Of cowslips and
daisies. l don't remember Just what
color she was, for l was SO excited
when she jumped over the moon
that l didn't know where ! was, or
anything else. There was the cat
who played on the fiddle, and the
little dog who laughed at the sport,
and the dish that ran away with
the spoon, and up in the sky the
big yellow moon.
1T was all very funny. for one
doesn't often see the moon in the
daytime. Well, as soon asS the cat
commenced 10 play "Hey-diddIe-d did
die" the COW began TO prance
about. And after she had practfced
a little. she gave a tremendous
jump. Up and up she went in the
air until she went clear over the
moon"
"Oh. my" cried the little boy.
clasping his hands together, wasn't
that funny? Wasn't il wonderful"
Il thought So" said FUSS 81
never really understood just how
she did do it,"
IL she had wings IL would have
q been quite simple said the Black
bird, but she didn't, did -he"''
Il couldn't see any" said Puss
81 told her that il was "a wonderful
feat But sh" said u wasn't feet at
all, so perhaps she had wings that
were invisible
I've heard Of flying FISH, but not
flying cows" said Tom Thumb,
gravely
Il think it was all right" said
the little boy. she was a Jumping
COW. | guess she was a wonderful
jumper. Perhaps the moon wasn't
very high up"
We'll, no, il wasn't" said Puss
Junior, thOughtfulIy. Now that !
come TO think of il. the moon hung
pretty low, for ! heard the Man in
the Moon call out as she came close
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-07
By Virginia Terhune Van
de Water.
CHAPTER III.


copyright, 1919, by Star Company
T was not strange that, reviewing
the circumstances already cited,
= David DeLaine was depressed.
The trip to and from Baltimore
had taken some Of his money. A
much needed suit Of civilian clothes
had taken more. After he had paid
. = weeks advance rent on his room.
he had just ten dollars in his
pocket
Something's got to be done. and
pretty quickly too" he muttered.
He had been TO several employ
ment agencies, but the fact that he
mus have outdoor work made it
; difficult for him to secure a situa-
ton. OF course. there was labor on
a farm-but David DeLaine had
never lived in the country and knew
nothing about farming or garden
ing. As to heavy work. that was
out OF the question just yet.
There is only one thing I can
do" he mutterd. "and that is drive
a car. It would be. somewhat Of a
eome-down to be a chauffeur-but
Il looks as IL that's the thing for
me. I suppose 1 might drive a
brewers truck"
He smiled ironically. and picked
MP the paper he had bought when he
went out to the corner for his
breakfast
He turned to the Help Wanted
columns and was CHANGING through
them casually when a name caught
his eye.
'Leighton- he read aloud. IS. G.
Leighton" And he wants an lex
perienced and Trustworthy chaUf-
feur." 7 wonder if by any chance
he is any relation to the dame that
Aunt Jeanne wanted to tie fast to
me. wouldn't it be funny if it was!
I declare" with a laugh, I'm going
downtown to see this man! It will
have the spice Of adventure any
way.
"of course, he's no kin to the poor
Kfrl who-if she ever heard Of me
hates me as much as I detest the
thought Of her. But I certainly am
an experienced chauffer, and that
A. what this bird wants. As to be-
ing trustwUthy-well, hope I'm
that, too"
An hour later he was facing
Samuel Leighton IN his downtown
office, and was answering sundry
questions as to his ability and ex-
perience.
In u QUandaFy.
must be careful about the kind
cf man engage Leighton was
saying. want one who can drive
my daughter. and as she is the only
woman in the family mean she
has no mother-she must go about
q great deal alone. You can, OF
course, furnish references"
David DeLaine felt the blood rush
70 his fact Re suspected now that
this was Desiree Leighton's father.
II so. DeLaine could not reveal his
identity. Such being the case. he
could not ask any Of his acquaint-
ances for references-for who
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-07
Vice Car Faster on Us Only if Mind or Body Be De6tnted
A Prodigy Who Made Good

pretty girl of twenty-five is being pointed out on
Broadway as an infant prodigy who made good She IS
Cece Arnold, the girl who served her country Span
ish interpreter for the United States marine corps in
Cuba and San Domingo While in Cuba, when not en-
gagged in her work interpreter she employed her skill
composer. She wrote several Spanish songs and
dances.
When she was between three and four, Miss Arnold
daughter of former prma donna of the opera house of
Marsees used to pick out melodies she had heard her
mother play When she ten the then director of the
Metropolitan Opera House sent her to Europe to study
She was we'll grounded in classical music and has
turned to this country to give her time to composition
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-07
The Rhyming Optimist
MY BOOKS.

and so my library has grown to
suit my disposition. The books
which make a strong appeal TO my
discrimination are not the volumes
which reveal the history of the,
nation. Nor do 1 find there's any
lure that calls my Grant fancy
from "doctor-books" that kill or
cure or works on necromancy. In
purchasing, take a glance through
each books final pages, and il I
find the word "askance" I'll buy
whate'er its age is. l want it then,
though steep the price, it suits my
taste capricious. "Belike's" a word
I think quite nice. and "erstwhile"
is delicious. l never have just I'M
derstood the use OF this albeit"
but still with me It has made good;
/ buy whene'er I see il. So you can
understand what care I use in book
selection. and why climb the attic
stair to read my choice collection
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-07
The Antiquity of Hairpins.

Hairpins have been elaborated as
means Of decoration since the
earliest times. Particularly beauti-
full is the delicacy of their work.
manship. two of the finest speci-
mems being the gold pins which
were found at Salamis. in Cyprus,
and are now in the British museum.
Even more handsome were the
Saxon pins of n later date. with
their shank of brass. head OF gold
and establishment of garnets and
pearls. There were. too, the larger
sort Of pins so ConspicuOusly and
frequently mentioned in the Bible
The instrument driven by Jael
through the temple OF Sisera was
probably a tent-pin. while Delilah
fastened the web on SamsOn's hair
with a pin or batten.
In the Middle Ages pins were a
great fashiOn-indeed a necessity
in France. and we have il on rec
ord that in 134T twelve thousand
pins were removed from the royal
wardrobe for one Of the French
princesSes. The cOnvepience was
probably little later in reaching
England. but in 1910 we hear Of
Queen Catherine HOward) import
ing pins from France.
In 1850 the trade underwent some
considerable changes, brass super
Seding iron. while at the same time
the price was lowered. During the
reign of James l, the metal pin
came into fashion. In 1917 a ma
chine for producing entire pins
was invented by an American, Seth
Hunt. but il remained for Samuel
Wright, OF Massachusetts,, to patent,
in 1924. the wonderful pin-making
machine which is generally used to-
hnN.
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TO him: Look out. and don't clip on
piece with your hOOfs.' and If il
had been very high up, never
could have heard his voice, I'm
sure"
II wish I'd been there" said the
little boy. What wonderful things
you have seen. dear Puss."
es, ] suppose ] have he an
swercd. but you know, you get so
used TO strange sights and strange
people that you don't wonder 50
much after a while. You get world
~, my boy" and Puss Junior licked
his whiskers and then curled them
gracefully up at the ends.
And next time I'll tell you what
happened after that.
Copyright. 1919, David Cory.
ITO BE COntinupd.D
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would give him one IL he used an
assumed name?
Then he thought suddenly OF an
elderly man who had been a dear
friend of his fathers. He lived in
South Carolina. Perhaps If David
wrote TO him. telling him that he
remain unknown. as he was obliged
to take a position as a chauffeur,
Mr.. Carey might consent to write a
letter recommending him.
You can, Of course, give me good
references"
Mr.. Leighton was repeating his
question.
Ill am afraid mott mean
perhaps the one ] could give you
would not suit YOU" the young
man stammered.
why not?'
Because il would come from a
distance-from South Carolina-and
you might want one from somebody
in New York. So perhaps I-wouId
best not take more Of your time"
He rose, eager to get away, but
Mr. Leighton detained him. He was
unaccountably attracted to this
young man. He was good-lOoking
and had honest blue eyes. 1t would
be too bad il he could not furnish
satisfactory references. He was
just the kind of a chap that he
wanted-so far as appearances
went. Leighton felt that this fell
low could be trusted with his hand
some cars and with his pretty
daughter.
But why" the older man asked,
must you send so far, are you not
a New Yorker"
mo, indeed, sir am from the
South" De Lame replied.
He remembered with a throb Of
relief that he had been born in
North Carolina. He need not men
ton that he had lived in Baltimore.
"Oh. you were born in the South
Yes, sir-in North Carolina NV
people are dead now. 1 was an only
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-07
She Heard Some Gossip.
DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:

DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:
Ny brother, now in France. but who
expects TO be home shortly. IL in love
with young lady whom any oh- could
be fond Of. She is blond, tall and
handsome, and has an agreeable dis
position The other day l heard several
women talking about my brothor's
fancee, saying at one tine she knew
well a man who had been arrested
several times, sued for breach of prom
Use. etc.
My brother knows nothing about
the above, IS his sweetheart has never
mentioned this to him, and he shall
never know through M. but as / dis
CO"ered this in a peculiar manner, I
am afraid he may find IL out after he is
married. and trouble will enSue. Why
do you suppose she kept this a secret =?
J. J. X.
l think it is a pretty strict sort
of accounting to hold a girl respon-
sible for the conduct OF man with
whom she was once friendly, and.
perhaps, she may not have known
Of his shortcomings at that time.
You might tell her of the gossip
you Inadvertently heard, and see
what she has to say about it. She
is quite likely to resent it. however,,
and the role of social adjuster is
never a very grateful one.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-07
By Aline Michaelis.

~ <1444C A44OLC6C44os
MO greater bliss I hope to know
IN when all my familys work
ing and broom and mop or
spade and hoe in wait for me are
lurking, than just to give them all
the slip and, thus tolls hours evad-
ing. into some treasured tome to
dip and risk the folks Upbraiding.
There is a dusty stairway steep
into our attic leading; when there
with stealthy step I cHeep, you'll
know I'm bound for reading. 1t Is
a most peculiar place for literary
pleasure. and yet there seems no
other place TO keep my choices.
treasure. For wife says: Not
in this bookcase" and daughter.
too, refuses: they seem to fear
some dire disgrace through books
that Pa peruses. No classic volumes
do I own, I bought no first edition:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-07
The Cause of Improvement

\ dispensary official had returned
from a months holiday. and called
TO see an Irish patient who waS
Einerally as cross as two sticks"
Nfter few preliminary remarks
the patient congratulated the doc
tor on his improved appearance
Faith. docthor, the holiday hes
Lone yez Good-yer as brown as a
cry an as lOight ov fut as a rag
AN II can return the compII-
mcnt. Mick: you seem TO be greatly
improved" said the doctor. Och.
sOrr." replied Mick, "Oi'ye mendid
iviry hour since the mint yez whit
away"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-07

When cleaning combs never wash
them Clean by brushing and pull
ing a piece OF cotton through the
teeth, changing it as it gets soiIed:
then rub with a clean cloth.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-07
Advice to the
LOvelOrn
BY Beatrice Fairfax.
She Is in Love With Her
Teacher.
DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:

DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:
I am a girl Of eighteen and go to
college, and ! am deeply in love
with my teacher, ten years my
senior He has asked me to marry
him. But my family objects. They
claim he is too old for me and that
he also pays much attention to his
other pupils. Would you advise me
which is best, to marry him or try
to forget him? DOUBTFUL.
At eighteen it is certainly best
to regard the wishes of ones par
ents, as no one else could possibly
have your welfare so closely at
heart II the young man cares
about you in the right way, he will
certainly be anxious for you to I'm
ish your educational course before
asking you to marry him. For the
present. at least. 1 would try to for
get him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-07
HOUSEHOLD
81 QUESTIONS
TOR grit in the eye apply a drop
or two OF castor oil; it re-
lieves the irritation.

When working on silk. keep q
piece OF sandpaper on the table and
rub your hands lightly over it when
they stick to the silk.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-07

To remove hot-water marks from
polished tables, make a thin paste
with salad oil and salt. place il on
the mark, let it remain for an hour
or so. and then rub well with a
duster
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-07
This Day in History.

THIS is the anniversary of the birth in 1912 of Robert
Browning, the English poet. whose poems notable
for originality and thought His influence the mental
life of his time profound He married Elizabeth Bar
rett in 1916 and died in 1885, He buried in West
minister Abbey.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-07
Exit the Planet Of War.

MARSS red CLEAN will disappear from the western sky
AVA from to-day In fact he has been close 10 the sun
for some time TO be visible but he definitely crosses
over into the morning heavens where being less seem he
will be the sooner forgotten However, he preparing FOR
his next opposition in April, 1920.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-07

If fine linen is stained with tea
even after a long time. the stains
can be removed by applying glyce-
rine. little OF the best glycerina
should be rubbed on stained parts
before washing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-07

When making a flannel underEar-
ment, first run the seam. then turn
down once, but, instead og herring
ooninS it. run the seam again. By
doing this you will find the stitches
will wash into the finanneI and not
be seen. 1t is also much quicker
than herring bOninS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-07

copyright, 1919, by Star Company
IT was not strange that, reviewing
the circumstances already cited,
= David DeLaine was depressed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-07

In cleaning the front-door bell.
etc. a dirty Objectionable mark is
often left on the woodwork. This
can be easily removed by rubbing
with a piece of flannel that has been
dipped in a little parafhn oil
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-07

To repair a tabIecloth. lay il quite
fiat with the hole uppermost. and
cover il with piece of plain Brus-
sells net; tack it on and darn with
fine flax. When irOned it will
scarcely be noticeable. II the table
cloth is beyond repair. cut squares
from the best part OF it and hem
round. These viii answer as ser
viettes for everyday use.
The Glenwood post., 1919-04-19
THE GAY DECEIVERs

ONE of the politicians for
~ occasional thoughts of home The declaring
women would be eligible appointment officers of
nations timed the National
ton convention of by admin
raon leaders who keep pretty busy trying that
body behalf of Wisconsin Of
make eligible such appointments
contrary provision meaningless
present national administration ready do anything for
except put through any legislation that will enable
hasn't kept anybody out of but has kept the Of
the ballot For that service however, of
leaders who have been cultivated by the national administration
to be thankful They really profess believe that
told them some time that he could consistently advocate
thing not promised in his PLATFORM has tried his best
suffrage amendment through for em
party associates who other respect have
The Glenwood post., 1919-04-19
JUSTICE FOR THE Y. M. O. A.

THIS period of charges countercharges and
Officials of the and departments and officers Of the
will be summoned before investigating
committees what they did the and those inclined to find
quite with official reports Many mis-
will directly adequate preparation in the first
instance
The Red welfare bodies Will
for their of criticism AS of fact the Y NJ C A
already been made for charges involving conflict OF re
belief between workers and soldiers and sailors The NJ e.
A has been charged with proerng its conduct of canteen The
institution nonectarian body and would hardly possible
there its workers who found time in the dis
charge of their duties in religious arguments with those
making it's facilities Protestant and Catholic alike made
any religious services
their 'huts''
charge "profteerng,' familiar epthet of the 10
quacous has fallen the ground has been shown that
hortes asked the Y NJ A take the of the
canen but failed the advantage of the purchase
prices transportation and labor which added the
unit overhead charges The M c. only attempted to
put the canteens sefsupporng basis and naturally prices
could at the low figure Nothing
that going coming from the front got
chocolate and hot without charge After there had
general of these there
investigation army authorities realizing handicap under
M. manage crti
cm has been heard since this became effective
If there is fault be found with the M c. A it doubt will
be that it willingly assumed burden thrust it and tried
do too much-Army and Navy Register.
The Glenwood post., 1919-04-19

VXIHAT splendid made school children the
w flag drill and parade Thursday afternoon When look
the faces of these bright and happy and contemplate
before them the actv
tiles responsible for inspires activities to the end
that the future shall be what ought to bet shall hold out for
these boys and girls today who be the and of
tomorrow the opportunities and privileges which they richly de-
Those who today charge of the worlds activities and
solving the worlds problems problems which
confronted civilized naon slip from the
action and be known and their duties will be taken and
their problems solved by those who the children Of today How
Important therefore, the education the moral and business
training of these children shall have first consideration Hurra
public schools that doing much mold and shape the
rough fibre the smooth and finished product which
the future take the place occupy and do the
work which doing much possible
with
The Glenwood post., 1919-04-19
KICKING OVER THE Mo1.AssEs BUCKET

NGAND trade barrier against the United States
that formidable than protective tariff the United
has had includes practically everything that the
States sell food One of President Wilson's
fourteen points, y way where those points been hiding
lately? y, has back again. that no
economic barriers should be raised between the friendly nations
Also there has considerable the free trade ad
herens high tariff United States these
serng that would be of unrendness toward allies of
the
Somehow this whole business terribly mixed sometimes
wish United States trusting kind pleasant
sunshine and happiness throughout the world and have
everybody else and all that thing but
feeling that about along somebody and just
naturally kicks the bucket and allows the fluid
spread all over the ground.
The Glenwood post., 1919-04-19
MISDIRECTED GRIEF

d ROBTION has always territory much
than the for the wets' would
and disteres generally Respectable
tenants found for saloons the bad odor of the locality
has departed And the community cash basis spends
its surplus for food tickets
In the national prohibition will
the ''wet pessims imagine Already hear many
plants being turned into food plants 'From
headline of such items of brewery
being converted into packing plant
tories and food sorages using liquor manufactures
New York City which transient visitors daily
to fear that will have
of good heae
liquor and its attendant night life have departed However,
find its surprise that lot of its visitors coming
and wholesome pleasure that
must be artcaly stimulated The experience
mating
Prohibition forced Denver by the of the remainder
Of the state Its business nconsoabe
tourist trade had been ruined
But the heels of their gloomy biggest
st the city had known The business another
and found that tourists who there
and preachers Getting drunk the object of their
denzens close examination found
patrons So the Denver business changed
grateful for the decreasing increasing
purchases
No doubt the remainder Of the will
perence billion dollars emancpated Demon Rum
has healthy purchasns powe-The Country Gentleman