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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-16

CHE was talking to Kitty over the
~ telephone. Don't you be late,
now," Kitty was saying, "it won't take
me more than five minutes to get ready.
All l have to do is put on my hat and
coat. I'll meet you on the corner. ,"
She turned away from the telephone
slowly, wandered to the mirror and
put her hat on. Then she put on her
coat, arranging the collar of her waist
carefully on the outside, pulled on her
gloves, smoothing out every wrinkle,
and decided that her shoes could stand
little brushing. Finally, about ten or
fifteen minutes after the close of the
conversation, she strolled up the street
to meet Kitty.
that Kitty feels the same way about
five minutes as she feels about half an
hour. She has learned this after years
Of taking Kitty at her word, rushing
into coat, slamming her hat on over
one eye, hustling up the street, and
waiting twenty minutes.
"Oh, have you been waiting long?"
Kitty would exclaim lightly, "Your
clock must be fast or something, I'm
sure | left the house at ten minutes
after, and we weren't to meet until
quarter after" It's always the other
PERSONS clock, never Kitty's.
MYTH some girls this habit Of never
w being on time is considered, by
them, a part of their "charm." When
boys come to take them to parties or
the movies they just run up to put
on their hats, and don't reappear for
some twenty minutes. isn't it awful
the way ! keep you waiting?" They
hint, gleefully. And the boys spoil
some future husbands whole life by
reassuring them gallantly, "Oh, ]
don't mind"
1t becomes matter of great amuse-
ment among the ''crowd " "Give
Kitty plenty of notice, so she'll be ready
before the party's all over" they ex-
claim, in Kitty's presence. And Kitty
dimples, and protests, and is so pleased
over her accomplishment.
Kitty thinks this is attractive. She
loves to hear people talk about the way
women keep men waiting, and then
gloat over her unusual ability along this
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-16

lator, round grill, toaster, hot
water kettle, teapot, waffle iron.
Prices, 81 and up.
Also such interesting and welcome
gifts as an electric curling iron,
vibrator, heating pad, shaving
mug, practical desk light, hair
dryer, radiator. Prices, Sc andup.
And then there are the labor
saving devices - electric washer,
sweeper, ironing machine, sewing
machine, dishwasher-on easy pay
ment terms, if desired.
Prices, $48 and up.
Electric Shop, with its we'll
eniently displayed merchan-
nd pleasant shopping.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-16

Good advice, young man !
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-16

Place III mixing bowl
One and ono half cups Of moiaSSes,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-13
The Rhylning Optimist
Clever Claire

No one claimed that Claire was clever: no one
habbled OF her brain: no one called upon her.
ever as z wit TO entertain As a linguist she
was missing and in science she nil. subtle
subjects all dsmissing with the words: They
make me i'll No one really seemed TO heed
her when they talked on themes pro found, and
indeed. McCnk's Fourth Reader was Clares
safest mental ground. Yet the statesman and
the scholar often visited Claires home and they
campeu within her parlor from the dawning TO
the gloam. There they met the village teacher.
noted widely as a sage, and they also found
the preacher who with highbrows was the
, rags Al these men with wisdom weighted
toddlcd daily 10 Clare'S door and
Indicated that her discourse "A bore. You.
might wonder. seeking vainly. why they liked
this maid so Well for I'll tell you very plainly
,hat for her all menfol;s fell. Many spjnsters
IN that village viewed the danses glad career
~ the light of theft or piiasc and they tried
ner game TO queer But Claire had perfect
are such, men can't resist EN-; this is how the
trick is played. When the minister and scholar
would in pharscs erudite, weave maze no
brain could follow, Claire would say: Il know
you're right Though your discourse leaves me
DIZZY. am proud to hear you speak. and. ma ybe.
il Id get busy could get you in week" No
one claimed that Claire was clever one
warblcd of her wit. but she worked !. scheme
ihai never failed to make a mighty hit
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-13
From Other Viewpoints
By Dir. NEWELL DWIGHT HILLS
What the Organ Blower Said to The OrEnnist

The history OF music contains a singular
in crystal Palace; Nearly seventy years ago
he Geople Of London erected am enormous glass
ground and the audience Was numbered by tens
the visitor discovers that he can hardly see the
aees OF Listeners .i in TIE rear seats Ihe seats
OF the metropolitan Opera House. The monster
an Many years ago on eera Th poTm
occasion, Queen Victoria and a sroup OF royal
G.ryst1i Palace. The most famous organist in
taking his scat, the musician had a heart-Io-
heart Talk With the man who pumped the
.s 20 the Importance of keeping the bellows
IKE mat @ A2%f Only sh SFF'n his pnysa
d 9oW ". The notes IN musical anEnse not only
sounds !'r put he Put his very soul into his must
rrep, down from his seat and fell into chair.
10 n% The SoHih n who the wpng
ing, Weia: you and certainly PLAYED those
Viatoras man came up and slipped su Ine
into tho hand Of the man who pumped the
ua@a to the orsaMis in9cf the
furious. nc demanded ,hat ono half Of the re-
we played them pieces together. and. one half
ana e Us S how be Hpne anaa
nnt iiG dapnt1 me to physical violence if
No" that claim Of the man who pumped the
"rs2" rGhppGars in our seneration. The man
hali am hour mechanically. but the organist had
spent years writing oratorios, marches and
SSonsS /, took ,;, him twenty years TO get ready
Whistler VENT Years TO paint that portrait
That man Foster, icader Of the steel strike in
iittSburRh, now secretary of the American Fed
Grafton al Labor. signs his letters yours for
the revolution" Foster thinks that with his
Two arms ana legs he created the steel rails
The man pumping the organ reapnears up in
i;ons, y y. where the foreign aStators dragged
tn" inventor aud of great FACTORY out
Of his automobile and nearly kicked him to
-.
by night. to the invention OF his tool make
certain goods that The American people wanted.
but these foreigners thought that, In some
strange way, they had invented these tools and
,ui!t tins factory and created the goods. You
lind ii In propaganda being carried by
tlonary sheet Is found under the kitchen door
OF the workers, and the aRitator Informs the
worker thai he is u slave. How long will you
consent to be tramplcd under foot by the capt.
thiiats: Labor built tho factory in which you
work. Throw or your shackics, arm yourself.
JOIN the revolution " necessary. turn every
ming into ashes and tho next time we will build
arlght. Upon my table lies several OF these
msn who pumped the organ trying to force an
and the old organists intellect. between half
hour Of work and twenty years Of creative
labor.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-13
Keyboard Touches
BY FRANK II. BROOKS
HcccNSIonal

That which. for one reason another, has
become obsolete. sometimes comes back without
announcement We Americans follow crowd.
and ii is amusing what iniiajteSEal occurrences
viii tanE!c up The thronG in street which i
minute before was intent miahinG its own
business. The usual is much magnet
tic novelty. We stand and gaze The same
thing today that stopped us yesterday. When.
however. something happens that used to be
commonplace but which havcn'i for a
few months. curious about it AS IL il
never had occurred The other day OF
these crowds forced It's way along Il thorough
fare that was cong ested in orderly manner
Like all crowds this fell over itself and
took all sorts of chances. one who had been
accustomed to being damned OF shape in
every big city in both hcmisphcres got into
the wake. At the finish. several blocks had
been covered. the object OF the az aggregation was
discovered. II was poor devil deep in his cups.
lie was not boiStcrouS or combatiNc. lie seemed
to be trying to get away from himself. Had
the crowd let him alone he would have
cceded In days not long ago similar
sight would not have attracted policeman
In the days referred to. the SouSed had the right
Of way. People lodged him. Since legisla ton
the outcome OF which is keeping lots of people
at home. The sight of booZer in motion is SO
unconVent ional that 1t is anomalo us. in the
case of the crowd thai followed this unfortu
nate fellow there something more than
the usualness of the sight The
and the man who had led it sat down the
step of a vacant house. The crowd, or as many
as could. gathered as closely as possible
There was only one question aSRed--it seemed
to be unanimous Where did you get IT."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-13
blocking Ratification

IT is difficult to approve of the strategy OF
1 Senator Hitchcock who has given notice
TO the country that there are perhaps forty
Democrats who will follow him in defeating
the ratification of the peace treaty, il the
opposition succeeds in weighing that docu
ment down with drastic and vital reserva-
tons. 1t is far from clear what the
Nebraskan expects to gain by announcing
in advance that he and his associates arr"
prepared to reject the treaty if it is un
satisfactory to them.
The Senate situation is Just this: There
is very important group Of Senator'S who
want the treaty beaten. They have said SO
again and again. ~ few Of them, like Sena-
tor Knox and Senator Borah, have formally
expressed this desire upon the floor Of the
Senate. But it is matter OF extreme doubt
whether or not these Senators have the cour
age to reject the treaty upon their own
motion
Nothing, however. would crafty them
more than to force the Democrats of the
Senate to assume the responsibility for re-
lection. IL they can place the minority Sena-
Tors IN such position that the latter will
have to vote the measure down, thereby TAX
ing the odum from the majority party. they
VIII have won a victory which will cost
them nothing at all.
When Senator Hitchcock therefore, after
visit to the White House, publicly declares
that he will ask his followers to vote against
ratification if the Lodge reservations are
adopted. he simply invites the opposition to
unload those reservations upon the pact and
pass the responsibility for further action on
TO the Democrats. This may he good politics
from the Hitchcock standpoint but TO the
outsider it looks like mistaken judgment OF
the worst sort.
IL would seem to be better business to
make no commitments whatever in advance
III the rcservationists in control of the
Senate they must be allowed to take what
ever course they feel inclined to take. If
they are minded to knife the treaty by reser-
Vatlons after their amendments are beaten,
II Will be up to them to defend their action
before the country and before the world,
This situation presents another instance
OF lack OF real leadership on the part of the
treaty advocates and shows how sorely the
Presidents counsel is missed. Mr.. Wilson has
stood against all qualifications of the treaty
which vitality affect it, and lie has gained
strength because he has believed in a thing
and has offered no compromises. The aver
age man likes to follow such q leader and
likes to know that he is not to be sold out
or his support Dargained away.
With the President entirely out of the
equason because OF his sickness his fol-
lowers in the Senate seem TO be III state
OF vacillation. One day il is reported that
they are about TO reach All agreement with
The mild reservationists. The next 1t is re-
ported that they standing as q unit with
the President against any reservations what
ever and now Senator Hitchcock is authority
for the statement that they are prepared
TO vote for rejection. if they are defeated
III the matter of reservations
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-13
THIN SOUP MADE OF BEANS
SQUARE MEAL IN BUKOWINA
jewish Population Facing Coming
Winter With Dread Owing to
scarcity OF Food.

NORFOLK, VA. Get. l2-A Square"
meal FOR the Jews In Bessarabia. Buko-
wilma and the ukreinc consists Of thin
soup made OF beans and potatoes. with
out bred or other trimmings" ac-
coTding to Bernard Zuckerman. who
mas recently returned from Eastern
Europc, where lie represented American
Jewish relief agencies. Mr. Fucker
man told OF conditions in "A letter to
Moe Levy, Virginia chairman of the
jewish war RELIEF campaign.
>, This letter tolls of unbelievable con.
ditions OF starvation. suffering and
want. Tho large Jewish population in
these regions, states Mr.. Iuckerman
is facing The coming winter with dread
while the undernourished. underfcd
children present a sight that hauntS
all who have travelled through that
country.
ITO my mind" asserts Mr.. Fucker
man. going to the rescue of these peo-
pie ought to supersede everything else,
for over hundreds of thousands Of them
hangs the sword Of Damoclcs, and II
We do not Immediately make efforts to
save them our consciences cannot be
satisfied that we are partly responsible
for tho lives that will be lost"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-13
Negro As.aiIant to Die.

DANVIL1.E, Oct. 12.-SheriH Roy
l1enslcy. OF Henry County. said tlis
morning that Paul Hairston. q negro.
convicted there Yesterday OF a criminal
assault and sentenced to die in the
electric chair on November IS. VIII not
he taken from Martnsville Jail until
for him within n few days a large
number of farmers who drove into
Martnsvilie to hear the trial melted
away quietly when they heard that 4
ruled and date set for Hairston's
electrocutiou. While Hairston did not
take the stand, he confessed his crime
to the sheriff in the presence Of an
other man. The convicted youths age
was variously given as fifteen. seven
teen and eighteen.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-13

Since they but more clearly dciino tho obi
cations assumed by this country under the
covenant without altering its character, it is
believed in the final analysis they would
prove unobjcctionablc to the allies princi-
pally concerned. With these similar
ervations adopted it is practically certain
that the irrcconcilabes in the Senate, led
by Lodge and Others would be unwilling to
assume responsibility for defeating .hc
treaty with interpretations safeguarding be-
yond reasonable controversy American rights.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-13
GENERAL J. l.. IL. stuart, Monument.

To The Editor of The Times DISPATCH:
Sir.-l saw in The Times Dispatch, of Rich
moni. Va, letter 10 Mrs y. V. Randolph. shat
Airs Stuar. does approve of the pro posed
moving OF the monument of her husba nd near
the place where General stuart received his
morta wound think she is right in doing so.
ouEhfarc leading to Richmond There is all
einbaniment in front OF IL that ii makes il
not very accessible. 1t is eight or ten feet
high. and only dug out places in the ground
to climb uD to il, with no drive way. Now, AS
member Of the j.. T. l.. stuart Veteran Cavalry
Associate ] think ought to nave concrete
steps put up this cmbank meni and neat iron
fence built around the monument.
member of Captain James Breckcn-
ridges company tEotetourt Dragoons) Second
Virginia cavalry Our squadrons were sharp
shooters and OH the line when General Stuart
was wounded. was asked by the Rev. l.. q.
Hullian, OF stanton, TO assist in carrying him
off the field. CHARLES r PRICE
Gaia, Va. October s, 1919.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-13
onlcers Destrox SIM.

DANVlLLE, VA. Oct. 12.-Prohibi-
ton officers yesterday destroyed a large
deserted still not far from Mount Yer
non Church, at Mountain Valley. in
Pi;tSylvania County. The outfit had
the appearance of having been neglect
ed for some time. The still was OF the
galvanized iron type, with 800 gallons
capacity. Fcrmentcrs and other equip
ment with ii were destroyed by tho
officers. no arrests being made.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-13
EnroI,mcn, Rrcnk. record.

enrolment of the North Carolina State
College At tho present time exceeds
that un to Christmas of last year by
has entered the regular courses at
State College this year to date is 927.
The l?18-19 session was tho largest
in the previous history of the college,
winter courses. The indications are
that this number will be reached. IL not
exceeded. by the end Of the present
fall term.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-13

Notwithstanding the food swept away all
the worlds stocks Of liquors, Noah managed
10 appropriate big jag very shortly after
the waters receded. Police reports from all
over the country showing increase in the
number OF arrests for drunkenness, are Il
reminder that the ingenuity OF those who
love that glorious feeling" did not pass
from the earth with the death OF Father
Noah.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-13
SEEN ON THE SIDE
A Tnle From Life
by HENRY EDWARD WARMER


Miss Sophronia Gray. in sort OF way, was a
very attractive affair
With tho rouge her lips and tho pads on
her hips and the mucilagc curls in her hair
She was dollcd from her toes to her retrousso
nose. and her clothes. l suppose. cost mint:
She had every shade of cosmetic stun made
from Red Paint to the manicure tint.
Miss Sophronia's dad Person who had
great method OF gathering kalc.
And his great delight with to figure each
night, new method TO keep out OF jail.
AS he built up his pile Sophy came with
smile and n bucket to tote it away,
And the ne!ghbors all said that she had Il great
head for finance. had Sophronia Gray
She had tutors galore. and they footed her more
than 4 Person should ever DO taught
She could nucntly speak French, Italian and
Greek. Spanish, Golf Common Slang and
Connausht;
She could fiddle fiddle from its ends to tho
middle, pick a piccolo. blow a trombone
MI OF which goes to show as you already
know. she right in class Of her own
But the day came when Dad got bunch that
was bad--he had spilled salt or something
like that
And you never found him SO far out on tho
limb that he couldn't grab quick for his hat:
So he hurried away. and Sophronia Cray rea-
lized that he wouldn't come back
And she. too disappeared, the Sheriff had
feared, leaving Justice to haul in the slack.
Now I've told you the tale of Soph-onia Gray:
When they got in the lift going down
She was forced to reside on the humble East
side of large, inconspicuous Town;
Ana she told me herself Of Her Struggle with
Pelf just as I've told the Story to YOU
AS she brought me my cup with the sunny side
up and dish of Hungarian Stew!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-13

The most irreconciabe opponent Of the
league OF nations will not deny that if it
had existed in 1914, the world through
which We have just passed would have been
prevented. With all of its imperfcctions,
if it would have prevented that conflict, it
is plan that America, a peace-loving
nation, cannot afford to turn down.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-13

While the great need of a budget system
for the intelligent handling OF Federal tnan-
ciai affairs is conceded by practically all per-
SONS, both within and without Congress, and
inc hearings. before the special House com
m1ltee nave been kept free from PARTISAN
rnip. IL is by no means certain that the hud
get VIII be adopted in the Immediate future
in the present haphazard wastcful systom
Or rather 'ack OF system. there is too great
opportunlty for political log-rolling and vote
getting appropriations for many CONGRESS-
men 10 yield II up without struggle Even
luaiiy the budget will be adopted Enlight-
ehed puhAc sentiment will force its accept
ance, and not until then will the govern
ment's Treasury be safeguardod prnn, .io
political harpies
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-13
The Masqucrader.

have fine dresses
OF silk and lace:
Jewels my tresses
Hold into place;
Slippers OF satin.
Embroidered hose.
Velvet like that in
The soft blush rose;
Hats that a fairy
Might envy me.
Wells that are airy
And futtery.
But how envy
My neighbours dress.
How much ! love it
She'll never guess!
Who is this lady
! envy SO?
Her dress is fadcy
Blue calico.
She has a lockct--
Twas given her
She has a pocket.
y fan and fur:
She has bonnet,
do declare,
With ribbons OIL 1t,
And golden hair:
Eyes blue as heaven,
Can you not guess?
She's only seven
In grown-up dress.
Sophie e. BEDFORD.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-13

Poor salaries are steadily depicting the
ranks OF teachers. according TO figures COM
piled by the National Education Association
Al the rate they are abandoning the pro-
lesion, there is &angertthat it will gradually
Succnmb ia Org rot through incom potency
Another danger. pointed out by Herbert
Hoover 10 San Francisco audience is that
these poorly-paid teachers may turn into
dangerous radicals. With radicals in charge
Of our educational system. il would not be
iohs uhtl our distinctly American nstitu-
IONS would give way 10 bolshevisn, already
becoming serious menace
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-13
ThcSC DnYa.

In all this world Of strikes and strikes
And such industrial bother,
There is one man in all the mob
Who has to keep right on the Job,
And the only guy who cannot strike
Is Father! Poor Father!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-13

Practically all available army flying per-
sonnet in this country is being concentrated
along the Southern border, according TO War
Department announcement. This may or
may not mean hat the period of "watchful
waiting is TO give place TO effective rcadi-
ness for any emergency The report that
villa is modifying the largest force he has
gotten together in the past four years for Il
new campaign, may have something to do
with the concentration
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-13
MONDAY, OCTOBER Is, 1919.
tmes-D,rpatch.
Absolutely Fircproof.

The Master Bakers in convention assem-
bled send out the information TO hungry
world that not only have the scent loaf or
bread and the 10-cent cake gone, but that
they can't come back. Now, lets hear from
Attorney General Palmer.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-13
Hopes II L. Not True.

10 the Editor of The Times Dispatch
Sill notice your report OF the rules laid
DOWN at Richmond College in Bible Language.
II II Is true tbs SacriliSeouS and degradinG
had no idea that We had hazing ut Richmond
college. and no self-respecting parent would
permit his daughter submit TO such indiEni-
ties. l trust your report is true
Richmond. Va. October 10 1919.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-13

Government estiInators of the cotton yield
keep ON marking the cotton crop down, but
not even the frenzied manipulations OF the
hears can hold the price down. With the
staple selling around 500 bale, seed in
cluded, the grower faces the future fear
leSSIy.