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The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-25
End of the World
Is Again At Hand

LONDON, June 24.-The Rev, W.
Webb Pebloc, prebendary of St.
Paul's Cathedral, speaking at Hove
recently, predicted the speedy end
Of the world. The great change, he
said, might be near, at any day or
night. and he predicted that at the
close of this year the worlds history
would come to conclusion. The
aged prebendary's declaration caused
a sensation, and he urged his hearers
not to be frightened but ready.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-25

capitalization, and the New York
stock exchange is still associated with
the novelists' flights of imagination.
and vague Nightmares of the Chicago
wheat pit color thoughts of possible
financial operations in the United
States.
Brazilian, Argentine and Chilean
commercial and industrial enterprises
are examined with interest and some
discrimination. The British Small
Investor" is still very shy bird, and
Aatters himself on his inability to be
caught by gold brick auctions" But
he is keen, and better informed than
he appears to be.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-25
President of Brazil Ends His Visit
To the Capital at Washington

WASHINGTON June 25.-(By United Press )-Presiden
elect Pessoa of Brazil ended his visit to the capital when he
left special train today for New York He expressed his
gratitude for the cordial reception accorded him. The official
reception the last night of his visit the most brilliant
Washington has years attended by all ambassadors
and diplomats President Pessoa stated today he
PEELED to shorten his visit to the United States and would be
unable visit the southern cotton region as planned
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-25
The Peace Treaty Will Be Signed
Friday Between II and z O'Clock

PARIS June 25.-(By United Press THE peace treaty
will be signed between IL and o'clock Friday the ceremony
lasting three hours learned today The German dele
CATION headed by Hermann Mueller the foreign minister
is expected to arrive at Versailles Thursday night
President Wilson plans to sail from Bre for New York Sat
urday The Hall of Mirrors ready for the historic signature
ceremony.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-25
Opponents of League of Nations Badly
Split Into Factions; Friends United,
Saws Senator Hitchcock.

WASHINGTON, June 25.-(By United Press )-Opponents
of the league nations badly divided and split into fac
ons but friends of the league are uned said Senator
Hitchcock today "The demand for amendment stronger
than ever and is growing stronger said Senator Lodge These
statements made by leaders of forces for and against
the league
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-25
Italian Forces to be Demobilized
Immediately After Signing of Treaty

ROME, June 25.-(By United Press Immediately after
the treaty of signed Premier N will order the
pee rehabilitation of the Italian military forces,
ported today. He will also general amnesty for
political prisoners and will remove censorship.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-25
German Newspaper Declares Treaty Is a
"Scrap of Paper" and Says Day of Res
direction Is Coming.

BERLIN Tuesday June 24--By United Press. THE Ber
lin Vorwaertz the majority socialists today declared
the peace treaty scrap of paper and said the day OF
resurrection is coming Other papers declared Germany
duty is permit the Prussan spirit to be crushed and
blame Scheidemann and Erzberger for the "disast..
Food riots occurred here last night
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-25

A railroad train will always be pre-
ferable to a dirigible, so long as the
railroad train does not have to come
to anchor when the wind blows forty
miles an hour.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-25
Hun Editor Says Treaty "Scrap Of Paper
Hungarian Amy Ordered Evauae All Occupied Territory by Midnight June 28

BASEL, June 25.(By United Press General Pele, the
French commander of the Czech army has issued umaum
to the Hungarian army all occupied territory before
midnight of June 28th reported in dispatches here to-
day.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-25
De Valera Is Not In u. S. AS President

WASHINGTON, June 25--(By United Press )-"Presdent'
De Valera of the Irish republic is not in the United States
far official Washington concerned He has dipo
matte status officials said today and his visit must be consd
cred strictly informal.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-25

"Pre-war civility; no
girls, only demobilized soldiers,
reads a notice in a south London
store.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-25

1t appears as if an "uplift" to stop
murder ought to have universal sup
port.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-25

Prices for wooden clothing are so
high because there are so many sheep
killing dogs. Now, nobody is to
blame. See?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-20

you, and then you took your seat
instead of waiting to close the car
door after we were seated.
at Mrs. Duffeld's house you sat
still and allowed me to open the car
door for myself and go up the steps
with Mrs. Dufheld. What is your
eXcuSe2"
Il thought, sir. that you would
want to take Mrs. Dufheld in your
self"
Il did want to. But you should
have come around and opened the
car door for me"
TThere is usually a doorman there
to do that, SIR
But he was not there tonight"
Mr.. Leighton exclaimed. Don't be
SO stupid
Il am sorry. sir. l will try TO do
better another time. ] Will remem-
Der your instructions
You did not need those instruc-
lions. Smith," the employer accused.
THAT was proved by the fact that
when I reached here just now, you
opened the car door for me. You
were either very careless tonight
or your mind was not on your job.
I advise you to keep il there in the
future"
Yes, sir"
Telephone to Miss Leighton in
the morning by o'clock for your
orders for the day." Samuel Leigh
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-20
THE LOVE GAMBLER AS Clever S6F0r by
David's Efforts to Avoid Recognition by Miss Bristol
Bring Him Stiff Rebuke From
Mr. Leighton.

ton added, turning to go into the
house. And. after this. try to think
of the work you have TO do, and
that only"
Very we'll, sir. Good night, sir, .
the chauffeur replied meekly.
Il am sure ! don't know what
ais the fellow" Leighton COM
planned to his daughter a few min
utes later. ! scored him well, but
he did not answer back. He had
not been drinking, that was evil
dent Had I not seen him at other
times l would think that he was a
fool.
But perhaps he is in love. which
amounts to the same thing lie
added with a laugh.
His daughter did not smile. IF
he is in love. it is with Norah." she
said. Then she shook her head i'm
patiently. 1T is absolutely I'M
thinkable." she declared angry.
Her father shrugged rs shout
ders. 81 don't see just why" ne
said. Smith seemed to be a supe-
erior kind of chap. to be sure, but
when a pretty girl appears one
never can tell what change will
come over A mans bearing and
manners. OF course. Smith behaved
abominably. and I told him so. Yet.
if he is in love. do not be too hard
on him-or Norah. 1t is not a sin,
you know"
Ito be cOntinued.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-20
Summer Hats
and Skirts
By Rita Stuyvesant.

\ the curtain goes up on the
"A first OF the summer styles the
transition from the spring
models promises to he a pleasant
one, if one is TO judge by the de-
iightfully cool frocks and other bits
of feminine fnery that arc on dis
play.
The summer styles impress with
their simplicity and especially the
newest Of crisp orEandic skirts,
with hats To match. rely solely on
their dainty material for becoming
ness. What could be more charm
ing on a warm afternoon than these
lovely sheer costumes?
Most picturesque was a lovely
skirt Of orEandie in the fashionable
lettuce green color worn with hat
Of the same shade and plain white
blouse. The skirt was hemstitched
in bands about five inches wide and
finished with deep hem at the
bottom. a broad belt of the OF
candle was trimmed with double
side Of the front and there were
also dainty patcn pockets
Another summary suggestion -
the skirt in rcach-coI"r orgaudie.
made beautiful with cycIct cmFloI-
derry. This skirt was also two
piece model moderately shrrrcd at
the belt with deep border Of eve
lets about knoC-lcuEth.
Scarlet worSted made gay another
skirt Of cicl blue organdie that was
extremely individual. The pockets
were frightened with rather
crude design and the hem was out
lined with three rows of "darnin-
stitch" done in the scarlet WOrSted.
Hand crochet flowers in pale blue
lent an attractive not" to skirt Of
lcmon-coIorCd organdIe. They were
used at the belt as a CorSaEe, and
also at intervals on the cuff hem,
which was turned IN the outside.
GraccfulncSs characteriZos the
picturesque or-andIc hats that &c
company these smart skirts. Made
on "A wire frame. one of the newest
models was covered in a raspberry
shade and trimmed with an CnOr-
NOUS bow Of the crisp material
The flame was smoothly covered
with the Organize and the edge was
outlined with haIf-inch picotcd
frill. \ bias strip was drIpcd about
the crown and tied in a hug" bow
at a smart angle in Tn" front.
HrmstItChing WAS favored ON a
fetching hat to match an orchid
tinted skirt. The brim was covered
with large circle of o-gandi"
picot on the edge and homstitched
several times a half inch apart
The bow was also hematitched
and wired 10 pla"e.
These costumes ar" delightfully."-
cool and are so simple to make. In
dividual taste can be satisfied. too.
for the orEandie comes in all the
fashionable ,olurS. and one can
choose to suit her particular type
of beauty.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-20
Puss in Boots
Jr.
By David Cory.

Bran O'Lin had no breechos to wear.
50 he bought him A sheershln and made
With the fcshy side out and the wooIry
All. ha. this Is warm said Brian o'Lin.
Bran OLiu ana his WIFE and wifs's
mother
They all went over tho bridge together {:
The bridge broke down and they all icil
Mischief take ALL" quoth Brian O'ILn.
nut this was not the only thing
X that happened. Puss Junior
- and his Good Gray Horse
were also thrown into tho river. IT
took the Good Gray Horse some
time TO swim to land. for h" had
sprained his left leg. and, TO tho
dlsmay Of his small owner. ne was
Obliged 10 limp along the road, and
finally 10 halt altogether.
You had better come 10 our
house" said Brian OI.in. I'VE will
feed and bed your hor-" and Civ"
Won some warm clothing. am
almost frozen myself with this
pcSl,v voting
When the Gond tray U"rS" was
made cofnfortabIe Puss Junior went
inside m, huusr and put IN a warm
coat which Mrs. OLIu had got out
COR him. OF course. the " hole fam
lis had - put on dry clothing. after
which they sat around the fire and
talked.
1T VIII take some time {" dry
your brcacHCs," said TUSs. ''Ih"
voolIv side ls just soaked"
Il remember IN" sheep u came
from" said Mr.. OLin. 1T was
biz ram that was killed in fight
with another. 50 ! skinned him and
made myself a pair Of brooches.
They are very mic" IN the winter
time"
$50 you lost fine sheep. but
gained a pair Of brccrhcs.' lauS he'd
Puss. 81 remember how Little 30
Peep nearly lost her sheep. You
sec. ] helped h"r md them. 1t was
one Of nay earliest adventures.
Tell W.. my good Sir Puss Jun
Tor" r.rlaImcH Mr.. O.Lin.
Il think II was little Jenny Wren
who first showed me their tails
hanging ON tree. Then 80 Pep
came along. crying bitterly. 50 !
offered her my aid" said PuSs
stretching out his toes before the
fire and curling his mustachc like
regular story teller.
After a while We came across
them. quietly feeding IN meadow.
I had taken down the woody tails
and stuffed them in my pocket, so
w hon We found her shcep. 80 Peep
and ! pinned them on again. You
see, they looked so queer without
them, and then. too. yoU remember
what II SAYS M Mother Goose:
Leave them alone. and they'll
come homo.
Bringing their tails behind them
And they couldn't have. done that
IL we hadn't pinned them on"
And in the next story YOU shall
hear what happened after that.
Copyright. 1919. David Cory.)
To lie Continued.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-20
A Poor Excuse.

But sir, Norah came out for her,
and opened the door. too
Which was not her place at all.
and you should have known il was
not Later, when you arrived to
take the ladies home. YOU stood with
sour back TO me until I spoke to
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-20
The Rhyming
Optimist
By Aline Michaelis.

q AID the spinster to the fIapper:
y Men are very, very few:
don't insist that they be dap
per. Take them as they come to
you. Lord knows, there were none
too many in the days Of ninety
eight; but now there are scarcely
any. Girls can only sit and wait
And I'm sorry for you. grille, for
although your smile is sweet and
your hair is soft and curly and your
figures very neat, men just simply
are not present. They were sent TO
France. YOU know. and each greedy
little peasant over there has some
ones beau. Its by far the most
depressing situation I've beheld
there's no use TO think Ct dressing
or to get my hair marcelled." And
the spinster. signing sadly. sits all
swaddled up in gloom: she is feel
ing very badly, she is cheerful as
the tomb. Then she notices the
flapper. who has risen from her
chair and has shed her comfy wrap
per and is doing up her hair. And
tho flapper takes the powder and
she rubs il roundabout. Nature has
quite well endowed her, but she
helps the old dame out. Then she
takes n scarlet pencil and she
makes her lips quite pink. and she
labors with a stencil til her brOws
are black as ink. And the spinster,
sitting gloomy, stares a grim sar-
castle stare as she secs the maid.
all bloomy, starting out 10 take the
air. But her senses almost fail her
as she looks into the street, for a
soldier and a sailor with a cheer
the flapper greet; several golfers
toward her hurry and ten school
boys round her dance. and the flap
per doesn't worry DER the greedy
girls in France
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-20
Hot Weather
Habits
By Brice Belden, M. D.

TINE very young and the very old
are unusually susceptible to
the depressing effects Of heat,
but people Of all ages are more or
less affected and, therefore. every
body should know how to guard
against the dangers OF summer
heat.
During the summer we must do as
the people who live i'm tropical re-
cIons have learned 10 do They
regulate their lives according to the
conditions of tn" climate.
During prolonged hot spell all
undue activity should be suspended.
especially at midday. During their
vacations poopI" Of spdentary habits
should not indulge in violent exer-
else. Unnecessary exposure to the
rays Of IN" sun should be avoided.
Going about in tho sun bare-headed
is bad for the hair. the skin. and
the health
W" really ought. during the hot
season. to roScry" the cooler hours
for any special activity and take 4
sicsta at noon.
In hot weather cut down the
meats and fats 10 low point The
main diet should consist Of cereals.
fresh Yes. tables. fruits and skim
mod milk ~ hUttermilk. Fresh fish
and egg may h" taken in addition
hv those VIII" must consume a
hc7rtior dict
DO not us" stimulating drinks Of
any ki~I and do not drink large
quantities Of ice water. The latter
drink. if taken i'm excess. diStcnds
the stomach and wcakcus diCes-
tive power and therefore vitality.
Mix should never bc gUIped down
in large quantities. hut slipped
slowly. Tn" rcaSuu Is that when
hurricdly poured down II forms a
large. hard cUrd In the stomach
which is not so easily digostcd as
the small. SOFT Curd that forms
when the milk Is sTppcd. \ large
hard curd also Ipt"rf"rCS with the
digestion Of other food.
Summer clothing should he light
in weight and i'm color. Underwear
may be Of light CauEc mcrino and
the outer garments OF loose woven
material
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-20
Advice to the
LOvelOrn
By BEATRICE FAIRFAX.
He Didn't Come to Dinner,

DEAR MISS FAIRFAN:
There is a young man ] really love
and yet I do not know whether he
cares for me. He was introduced 90
my family by a friend Of ours and my
mother seemed to like him, in fact VIC
all did. One night we went TO a party
and / was with him nearly all the time
and when we were going home, h..
asked me If 7 cared for him. and ]
said yes. and he told me he cared for
me. He seemed very anxious about
seeing me soon. so l invited him to
dinner the next day. but he did not
show up And my mother seemed very
angry. and 7 wrote him a letter tell
ing him not to call at my house again.
But not saying that I did not care to
see him, and, as he knows my business
address. he could come there, but ]
have not heard from him.
Now, Miss Fairfax. as ] care for this
young man very much ] should like
your advice HELENA
7 dare say the young man thought
the acquaintance ended with the
receipt Of your letter telling him
not 10 call again at your house. He
seems 70 have treated you pretty
shabby and J am really wonder
ing if you care about renewing the
acquaintance. If you do, there is
nothing to do but TO write to him
or see him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-20
Too Calculating.

The talk had ranged from jazzing
TO oysters, and then on to vioIets.
She made it go that way.
"Of course, there's a big differ
ence between a botanist and a for
ist." said the young man.
is there. really" as his fair COM
paniOn.
Yes. 4 botanist is one who knows
all about flowers, and a florist is
one who knows all about the price
people will pay for them
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-20
The Necessary Qualification.

Tommy TimSon. the office boy.
had been detected IN lie, and
fathcrIy clerk CAV" him some
kindly advice. DO YOU know. my
boy. what becomes OF young BOYS
who trifle with the truth he
asked Ave" was the reply:
bosses send them out a5 travellers
when they grow up"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-20
Very Near Il.

One SUNDAY afternoon ClarlbeIS
little sister. Maud, aged four. was
seated beside CIarIbel on the sofa.
Presently the little girl asked of
her elder sisters flanCc. Aren't I
your sweetheart, Mr.. Clarke"
Well" answered Mr.. Clarke. with
a fond glance at CIaribel. you're
next to it,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-20

CSynOpsIs Of Preceding Chapters.)
Francis Morgan. descendant OK Sir
Henry Morgan, historic buccaneer, de-
cides to pass up activities OF city lie ior
a while and plans a fishing trip To
Thomas Regan, stock operator comes
Alvarez Torres, a South American, VINO
announces he has tip on the location OF
treasure buried by Morgan in the old
pirate days. Regain has an Idea
Young Morgan sails for South Amer
lea in pursuit OF the treasure. Upon
landing he encounters a strange young
woman who appears to mistake him Tor
some one else. He is fred upon by three
natives and seeks safety aboard MS NeS-
sci. the Angelique.
Francis learns he and Henry, the mys-
FERROUS islander. are both descendants OF
Pirate Morgan.
Francis discovers his resemblance 70
Henry was responsible for his peculiar
greeting upon first landing on South
American territory. Francis encounters
Torres again. Francis Is savei from
death on gallows and Henry Is arrested
in his place. Leoncia fnds her fancy
has strayed from Henry to Francis
The two plot to save Henry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-20
By Virginia Terhune Van
de Water.
CHAPTER Nj.

A T the entrance of the apart
"A ment house in which Mrs.
DUfTield lived were two large
clusters of electric lights that made
the night as bright as day. Had
the chauffeur dismounted from his
seat, his face would have been
plainly visible to the trio in the
Limousine. So he sat still.
For a moment. Samuel Leighton
waited. Then with an impatient
movement he opened the door
helped his sister from the car and
conducted her up the steps. Re
turning, he spoke brusquely.
The -Astor now. Smith,
At the Hotel Astor the conditions
were as bad, even worse. than at
the apartment house from which
the car had just come. To conceal
ones face in this glare of light was
impossible. So once more David re-
manned seated.
Matters were simplif1ed for him
here by the fact that the doorman
was all attention. and the chauf-
feurs services were not required.
When Mr.. Leighton had accom-
panied his guest into the hotel. he
came back to the car. He paused as
If about to speak. then with a brief
Home now took his seat.
That A time for explanations was
coming, David was sure. Just what
5was suspected about him he did not
know. Norah's information had
been most satisfactory. He feared
TO learn the truth, yet could not
stand the suspense of uncertainty.
And if the truth was not guessed
by Mr.. Leighton, how much was the
employer displeased by his en-
ploye's lack OF proper courtesy this
evening?
Soon to BE Enlightened.
David was soon to be enlightened.
AS he stopped the car in front of
the Leighton home. he sprang down
and opened the door for it's owner.
Mr.. Leighton got out slowly,
then turned and faced his chauf-
feur.
Smith" he said graveIy. you
are not a drinking man, are your
Why. no, sir. OF course 1 am
not" was the prompt answer.
i am glad: for n you were a
drinking man I would think that a
glass too much might account for
your behavior tonight"
My behavior tonight. sir?"
safest speech to make just now.
Yes. 1 have never seen you so
lacking in good manners
Lacking in good manners. sir?"
Mr.. Leighton frowned. DO not
stand there repeating my words
after me like THAR he commanded,
Indignantly. What excuse have
you TO make TO me?"
Pardon me. sir, n I seem very
stupid. But you have not told me
what I have done TO displease you"
Il took il for granted that you
would know" the older man re-
4orted. Since you evidently do not,
] will tell you. In the first place.
you did not open the car door for
my guest to get out when she came
here to supper"
A Poor Excuse.
But sir, Norah came out for her,
and opened the door. too"
(which was not her place at all.
and you should have known il was
not. Later, when you arrived to
a. he 1.Hfer WI. eFaDI vr-ff,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-20

"And why not, Rafael?' Pedro
Zurita retorted. Are we not all so
descended ,"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-20
This Day in History.

THIS is the anniversary of the flight in 1871 of the French
royal family from Paris They captured and
sent back TO the capital Louis XVI and his wife, the
naughty Marie Anoinette of Austria beheaded
and royalists without distinction were killed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-20
A Deep Lake.

IN Lake Bakal in ASIA the extraordinary depth of more
than five thousand six hundred feet has been reached
making this by far the deepest fresh water known Lake
Tanganyka in Africa said to be than four thou
sand huned and ninety feet deep Its deepest bottom
is 900 feet below sea level.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-09

merous campaigns in which he par
ticipated.
Captain Cox, whose official title
is Officer in Charge Of Labor, Office
Of the Port Utilities Officer. super
yises the entire establishment, which
occupies three floors in the Dey
Street Building, and he is at his
desk for hours every day, taking an
active part in the work of all de-
partments. One hundred per cent
efficient himself, he has with him
staff just as capable, consequently
the bureau is hive of industry
from morning till night.
Greed, color and even experience
excepting III the technical work.
are not considered at the Army En-
ployment Branch. All man has
to prove when he seeks work is that
he has a good record in civil life
and is physically fit for the lob for
which he applies.