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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-04
The Rhyming
Optimist
By Aline Michaelis.

NHE is a busy little wight, this
tireless, hustling shopper; she
- shops around from morn It'll
night, there is no power to stop her.
II she should want to buy . pin,
she'd visit each emporium. Her
shopping would land most folks in
some restful sanatorium. She hits
the stores at eight o'clock, when
clerks are just arriving; she wants
to see a lacy frock. she wants some
gloves to drive in. She thinks
she'll maybe buy a rope OF pearls
or one Of rubies, and thus she fans
the spark Of hope in those unfag-
ging boobies, who show her forty
seven hats, a tea-cart and a table,
and twenty newest style door-mats
with welcome" as a label And
then she says. "Oh, dear! 1 fear
I'll really have to hurry I've
wasted lots Of time in here. But
what's time? 1 should worry She
toddles on to buy a biz OF Madame
Pinkum's powder. but after she
has sampled 1t, decides to get some
chowder. The chowder isn't what
she likes, she thinks she needs a
thimble, so down the thoroughfare
she hikes with footsteps swift and
nimble. She briskly trots through
all the stores, where clerks are
feebly Hopping. and when at six
they close the doors, says she: I'm
only shopping. But 1 will come
again, anon" she murmurs TO their
horror. Indeed, they're sure that
with the dawn, she'll be there on
the morrow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-04
But Die It Did.

Look here" stormed the custo-
mer, pointing to the tureen, what
is the meaning OF that dead fly in
the soup?"
81 regret. sir" said the Waiter,
politely, II cannot supply you with
the desired information. 1 am only
supposed to serve the soup. not ex-
plain the ingredients"
But a dead fly. man. persisted
the customer, "a dead fly! How did
it happen"
Il am sorry to say, sir" replied
the waiter, II have no idea how the
poor creature met its fate. Possibly
time and, fluttering near the soup,
found the flavor particularly pleas
ant, and. eating too heartily, con-
tracted appendicitis or some kin
dred ailment. which, in the absence
OF an opportunity for the applica-
ticn OF the x-rays and the resultant
operation, caused its Untinely end"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-04
Wild Beasts in the Crimea.

~ NE Of the most remarkable
sights in Russia is the Ac-
climatization Park in the
Crimea. This belongs to a wealthy
landowner, NJ. PfalZ-Fein, and has
been in existence since 1850. Situa-
ated among the sunlit steppes, il
arose simply out of the love Of NJ.
PfaIZ-Fein for the. animal creation.
1t now extends over an area of about
100 acres, to which are Joined some
forty acres forming a luXuriant bo-
tanical garden. The park is not a
exhibits, but inhabitants, whom the
Exhibits. but inhabitants, whom the
owner is trying, with great success,
to acclimatiZe- 1t is, therefore,
something like the Yellowstone
Park in America on a small scale,
acting as a nursery and as a pre-
serve for rare specimens. 1t is not
a place for animals like lions or
tigers, impossible Of domestication.
Perhaps the widest specimen in the
park among the animals is the BIZ
son. and among the birds the monk
vulture; but they. too, have be-
come tame, and the bison is almost
domesticated. The birds in the park
are as numerous as they are beau
tifUL
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-04
Advice to the
LOvelOrn
By BEATRICE FAIRFAX.
She Is Coming To New
York.
DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:

DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:
am twenty-one and have never
oeen ANY, ITLm nome. 1 am employed
oy the Government as stenographer
al $50 per week. My work makes il
necessary for me to live in New York
the place my home is now in a
very small town and ! do not know
anything about the big city that / am
going to live in all alone. Having
heard OF your column in the New York
Journal l am writing to ask you to
help me.
Please tell me how I can ind a good
boarding house or a good room
mean with persons OF good moral char
acter. How would you advise me To
make friends to have really nice ones?
IL there any place for girls TO live such
a. the 7. W. c. A? A READER
There is an excellent home con-
neeted with the Young wom-
ans Christian Association" called
the Margaret Louise Home" 1t
is usually pretty full, but it would
pay you to try. The Y. w. C. A.
is invaluable in CAGES like yours.
They supply the addresses Of I'M
boarding houses and
take a personal interest in girls
coming to New York.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-04
She. Has Given Him Up.

DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:
! have been going about with a girl
Of nineteen for last six months, and
have been spending a good deal OF
money In her company. While out
with her the other evening at a
theater party, which entailed more ex-
pense than l had prepared tor. ] over
looked the fact that I had not a cent
left for carfare. This was brought
home TO me while in line at the sub
way ticket window in Times Square,
thus placing Us in a very embarrs So
ing position, az We had to step out OF
line while the crowd laughed Just bv
luck, an acquaintance passed and
borrowed the change from him. The
girl, although she did not reproach me,
had been very cool since, and last even
ing ! received a note saying she did
not wish to see me any more.
The episode you relate places the
young lady in a very unfavorable
light, as your predicament might
happen to any one, and very prob
ably has happened to all OF us, at
some time or other. She evidently
regarded you as a means to a good
time and when this embarrassing
oversight occurred, she showed
what her real interest in you had
been. You are we'll rid Of such a
grasping young woman
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-04
The Menace of
the Fly
BY Brice Belden, M. D.

WYE must do our best this year
w to prevent the recurrence
of summer epidemics and
other ills from which he have suf-
fered in the past. Among other
things. we must keep the flies away
from food and refuse, and also pre-
vent them from breeding.
All windows should be carefully
screened so as to exclude the flies,
all garbage receptacles must be
tightly covered, and no material
favoring breeding (for example,
manure) exposed for their benefit.
Some insects and vermin transmit
disease directly. Thus the bites
of certain infected mosquitoes re-
bites of bedbugs in relapsing fever,
the bites of lice in typhus fever and
the bites of rat-fleas in the plague.
Other insects, like flies and cock
reaches, transmit disease indirectly
by becoming contaminated with the
germs of disease and carrying the
infecuve agents on their bodies to
food.
1t is only recently that we have
appreciated the great influence Of
flies in the dissemination of dis
ease. They alight on all kinds Of
filth and soil their wings and feet,
subsequently carrying the disease
producing bacteria to food ma
terials. In this manner disease
may be disseminated over wide
areas. So it is obvious why flies
should be excluded from our
houses.
Flies have been especially con-
nected with the transmission of
typhoid germs and the organisms
which cause the diarrheal group
of diseases.
When flies have gained entrance
they may be dealt with by swat
ting" by the use of sticky fly
paper. or by using fly-poisOn. Fly
poison should be non-poisonous
for man. The use of arsenical
preparations is unwise, because
fatal poisoning of children has
been traced to them.
The safest fly-poisons are for
maIdehyde in the proportion OF
three teaspoonsfuls to a pint OF
water, or sodium salicylate in the
proportion of three teaspoonfuls to
a pint of water. Neither OF these
solutions would endanger children;
they are safe and efficient fly
killers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-04
A Charming Mother
THE STORY OF A LOVING WOMAN
Prof. McKeever Cites an Example Of
Devotion Which He Hopes Many
Women Will, Follow

old and dear as my life to me. And.
furthermore. shall adopt another
to bring up with this one"
The moral OF the story 10 easy to
preach. Anybody can do ii. There
are perhaps 10000 AnnieS-singie
women OF middle years, past the
time Of probable marriage, but stiII
heart hungry for the love Of a little,
innocent child-who will read the
paper In which this story appears.
VIII they see the story and get its
meaning? That IL what concerns
me.
And, scattered throughout this
same busy, careless thfong in the
midst OF which the 10000 childless,
potential mothers move, there are
easily 10000 mothefless baby boys
and. girls crying their appeals for .
mothers loving care.
Would that the same strange tale
which tossed q baby girl into dear,
patient Annie arms might pair on
the frst 10000 with the second q
spiritual mother with each a foster
child.
Think Of Il. my middle-aged, IN
married Woman Friend. How ka-
y
the flight Of time! How transitory
the things which MI the cup OF mere
passing pleasure!
Wealth Is a kind Of dead weight
upon the heart, unless we put II
into a human service The friends
Of our earlier years are scattered or
hurrying on into the mysterious
Long Ago.
But here Is call to All up the
passing seasons with the charming
problems and responsibilities which
only'a child can bring, and inally
to make the declining years sweet
with the memories OF a patient de-
Votion in behalf Of another's mr.
ture and need: Act now
while the lamp Of maternal Iowa
still burns,
And the unanswered cry Of IN b.
FAINT stiIl pleads"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-04

by w. -. u4CASSteII In ~
(One Of the Nations Best knOwn
Sociological writerE)
H~IvEN time enough in which
to perform her magic
- and Fate will bring q
Thus spoke awise one Of Old. And
here Is the way this tragic mis-
tress Of our destintes has staged
the drama in one woman's life.
CHAPTER I.
Annie, a happy, care-free school
girl, the friend Of all, the leader
Of many, the favorite Of the teach
ers, q charming child 81 material
and spiritual fortune.
CHAPTER IL
A radiant high school graduate,
thrilled with the ideals Of romance
and vision Of q delightful home
Of her own: q series OF tragic be-
reavements through which she came
chastened and serene; q longing for
Wifehood and motherhood and an
entieing prOffer Of marriage reject
ed for the sake Of being with her
lonely mother.
CHAPTER III.
A business OF her own. with keen
watchfulness and admirable thrift
and abundant prosperity as her
rule and method; an acknowledged
authority on the soundnesS OF COM
merciaI enterprise and q leader In
moral and spiritual welfare.
CHAPTER ".
A sudden twist in EVENTS
mothers death-by which . day
old infant was thrown into her
arms to mother" and a new glad
epoch was forced into her career.
1T was my own coming to me-"
said this kindly woman now OF
middle years. Il long had waited
with q hungry heart for that day.
Ny baby girl il now five months
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to the Cruel Justice?" the leader
asked abruptly.
Eyes, asseverated the peon. ''They
have beaten me and without cause
Ny head is bloody. Ny body is
bruised and torn. Again 1 appeal
to the Cruel Justice, and 1 charge
these two men with injustice"
The leader nodded and to his own
indicated the disarming Of the
prisoners and the order of march.
Justice demand equal justice"
Henry cried out. My hands are
tide behind my back. All hands
should be so tied, or no hands be
so tied. Besides, IL is very difficult
to walk when one in so tied"
The shadow of a smile drifted
on. the lips Of the leader as he Dir
rected his men to cut the lashings
that invidiously advertised the in
equality complained Of.
''Huh!" Francis grinned to Leon
cia and Henry. ct have q vague
memory that somewhere around a
million years ago / used to live in
a quiet old burg named New York,
where we foolishly thought we
were the widest and wickedest
that ever cracked at q golf ball,
electrocuted an inspector of police,
battled with Tammany, or bid four
nullos with fivev sure tricks in ones
own hand"
"Huh!" Henry vouchsafed half an
hour later. as the trail from a
lesser crest afforded a view Of
higher crests beyond. Huh! and
helrs bells! These Eunny-sack
chaps are not animals or saYages.
Look. Henry! They are semaphor-
ing! See that near tree there, and
that big one across the canyon.
Watch the branches wave"
Embodied for a number Of miles
at the last, the prisoners. still
blindfolded, were led into the cave
where the Cruel Justice reigned.
When the bandages were removed
they found themselves in a vast
and lofty cavern, lighted by many
torches, and, confronting them, a
blind and white-haired man in sack
cloth seated on a rock-hewn throne,
with, beneath him, her shoulder at
his knees, a pretty mestiza woman.
The blind man spoke an6 his
voice was the thin and bell-like
SllNCE VI dBC anu weary -"lSOOul.
The Cruel Justice has been in
voked. Speak. Who demands de-
cision and equity?"
All held back, and not even the
Jefe could summon heart Of cour-
age to protest against CordilIeras
law.
There is a woman present" con-
tinued the Blind Brigand. Let her
speak first. All mortal men and
women are guilty Of something or
else are charged by their fellows
with some guilt"
LeOnela Goes Forward.
Henry and Francis were for with
straining her. but with an equal
smile to them. she addressed the
Cruel Just One in clear and ring
ing tones:
81 only have aided the man I
am engaged to marry to escape
from death for murder he did not
commit"
you have spoken" said the
Blind Brigand. "Come forward TO
me-"
PiIoted by saekcloth men, while
the two Morgan8 who loved her
were restless and pertuFbed, she
was made to kneel at the blind
mans knees. The mestiza Eirl
placed his hand on Leonica's head
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-04
HEARTS OF THREE R By }bSK|
Francis and His Friends Fall Into Hands of Enemy and
Are Taken Before Cruel Justice

For q full and solemn minute sill
ence obtained, while the steady I'm
gers of the Blind. One rested about
her forehead and registered the
pulse-beats. Of her temples. Then
he removed his hand and pleaned
back to decision.
Arise, SenoritR," he pronounced.
"Your heart is clean OF evil. You
go free. Who else appeals to the
Cruel Justice?"
Francis Immediately stepped for
ward.
ct likewise helped the man to es-
cape from an undeserved death.
The man and are OF the same
name, and distantiy. OF the same
blood"
He, too, knelt. and felt the soft
hnger-lobes play delicately over his
brows and temples and come to
rest finally on the pulse Of his
wrist.
at is not all clear to me- said
the Blind One. you are not at
rest or at peace with your soul.
There Is trouble within you that
vexes you
Suddenly the peon stepped forth
and spoke unbidden, his voice eVok-
ing a thrill as Of the shock OF BIAS
phemy from the sackcloth man.
'-Oh, Just One. let this. man GO"
said the peon paSsionately. Twice
was weak and betrayed him to his
enemy, and twice this day has he
protected me from my enemy and
saved me- -
And the peon, once again on his
knees. but this time at the knees of
justice. thrilled and shivered with
supefstitious awe, as he felt wan
der over him the light but 'frm I'm
ger touches Of the strangest Judge
man ever knelt before. Bruises
and alterations were swiftly ex-
plored. even to the shoulders and
down the back.
'"The other man goes free" the
Cruel One announced. Yet there is
trouble and unrest within him. Is
one here who knows and will SPEAK
up?"
The Trouble Within.
And Francis knew on the instant
the trouble the blind man had di-
vined within him-the full love that
burned in him for Ieoncia and that
threatened to shatter the full 10y
atty he must ever bear to Henry.
No less quick was Leoncia In
knowing, and could the blind man
have beheld the involuntary glance
OF knowledge the man and woman
threw at each other and the imme-
date embarrassment of averted
eyes he could have unerringly dag
nosed Francis trouble. The mes
tia girl saw, and with q leap at
her heart scented q love affair.
Likewise had Henry seen and I'M
consciously scowled.
The Just One spoke:
{ IAN affair Of heart undoubtedly"
he dismissed the matter. 1.-THE
eternal veXation Of woman in the
heart of man. Nevertheless, this
stands free. Twice, in the one day,
has he succored the man who twice
betrayed him. Nor has the trouble
within him aught to do with the
aid he rendered the man. said to be
sentenced to death undeseved.
Remains to question this last
man: also to settle for this beaten
creature before me who twice this
day has proved weak out of self
ishness, and who has just now
proved braVely strong out OF I'M
selfishness for another"
GRO BE CONTINUED ToMoRROw.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-04
By RITA STuYVEsANT.
THEY are surely comingl what,

N16L arc surely COMING! Wn4Is
you ask? Why, those mis-
= cradle dog days OF summer,
when one wishes she could sudden
ly turn savage and dress according
~. But on second thought. remgm-
bering savage customs, the femin-
unity OF the tribe stiII asserts its
evidence, for, adornment is not dis
pensed with regardless OF temper
ature or environment.
And 50, coming back to civiliZa-
tion, where the shops are display
ing myriads of dainty patterned
wash fabrics, no woman need be
uncomfortable or unattractive dur
ing hot weather.
There is a charming model Of
matinee for boudoir wear that
seems to be designed for this very
season. And with the lighter tints
OF crepe silk, china silk, nainsook,
wolfe and cotton crepe being shown
on bargain tables now, no woman
need be without one. The model
requires for the average figure
about three yards Of thirty-six-
inch material.
Fold the material in half, allow
ing for q length measured, from
your shoulder to ankle. Sew up
each side seam, leaving at each top
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-04
HINTS FOR THE
HOUSEHOLD

When cleaning marble, use COM
mon salt, which should be rubbed
on and then rinsed OFF.
To remove grease from leather
bags. place little white of an egg
on the spot and dry in the sun.
Paint in wooden clothing, no mat
ter how hard and dry, can be taken
out with equal parts of turpentlne
and ammonia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-04
A Wise Precaution.

"Why is there such i hot fight
over the appointment OF a post
master in this little town." asked
a. stranger. The position is not
worth much. is it?' That amt it..
mister" replied a native. You see,
most OF US are particular as to
who reads our postcards!
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-04
A Mystery.

Hawkins-I'm puzzled about this
custom OF eating to music.
TubbS-How's that?
Hawkins II can't understand
whether the food is intended to keep
your mind of the music or the
music Is intended to Keep your
m.ud oE tie food.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-04
He Is Jealous.
DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:

have been engaged TO a young man
for four months. ! love him dearly in
every respect but one, and that 10
Jealousy. He Is very, very jealous. Is
there a cure for this? H. NJ W.
II you marry n Jealous man you
must be prepared to meet the try
ing and often groundless accuse
tions a Jealous husband will make.
This, as you must realize, will take
more than the average amount OF
devotion and patience. Do you care
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-04

CSSrH0pGIs Of Preceding Chnpters-)
Francis Morgan, descendant OF Sir
Henry Morgan, historic buccaneer, de-
cides 20 pass up activities Of city life Tor
\ while and plans q fishing trip TO
Thomas ReEan. stock operator, comes
Alvarez Torres, q South American, VINO
announces he has q tip on the location OF
treasure buried by Morgan in the olu
pirate days Regan has an idea
Young Morgan sails for South Amer
ica in pursuit Of the treasure. Upon
landing he encounters a strange young
woman who appears to mistake him tor
some one else. He is fired ~ ~ three
natives and seeks safety aboGr- Is Ne1-
sell the Angelique.
Francis learns be and HC7ry, the myS.
FERROUS islander are both descendants OF
Pirate Morgan
Francis discovers his resemblance 70
Henry was responsible for his pecunaE
greeting upon first landing on South
American Territory. Francis encounters
Torres again Francis is saved from
death on galI0ETs and Henry Is arrested
IN his place Leoncia finds her fancy
has Etrayed from Henry TO EranclG
The two plot to save Henry.
Francis, Geonica and Henry elude
their enemies and 60 aboard FranciS
vessel The Angelique is pursued down
the coast Francis and his party decide
TO 20 ashore to elude their pursuers-
They came upon treasure. Francis and
his friends again find themselves pur-
sued and former battles with foes to
enable others to, escape
All members Of the party are cap
tured.
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But the much-beaten peon spranG
forward and fell on his bleeding
knees before q stern-faced man VINO
appeared to be the leader Of the
Blind Brigand's men. From the
mouth Of the peon poured forth a
stream = Of loud lamentation and
outcry for justice.
you know that justice to which
you sppeal?" The leader spoke gut
turally.
Yes, the Cruel Justice" the peon
, replied Il know what II means to
appeal TO the Cruel Justice, yet do
appeal for I seek justice and my
esuss is just"
81, too, demand the Cruel Jus
! tice!" Leoncjr a Cd, with flashing
. eyes. although SIC added in an I'M
oerbcne TO Francis and Henry:
Whatever the Cruel Justice a."
1T viii have to go some to be
I unfairer than the justice we can
expect from Torres and the Jefe,"
Henry replied IN similar undertones,
then stepped forward body before
the cowled leader and said loudly:
And I demand the Cruel Justice"
The Jefe objects.
NE, too Francis murmured low,
and then made loud demand
The gendarmes did not seem to
count in the matter, while the
, haciendados signified their willing
ness to abide by whatever justice
the Blind Brigand might mete out
. to them Only the Jefe objected
Maybe you don't know who
am" he clustered. "I am Mariana
Vacara Y Hijos, Of long iTlustrious
name and long and honorable
career. I am Jefe Po1itico Of San
Antonio. the highest friend Of the
Governor, and high in the conf
6ence Of the Government Of the Re-
public Of Panama am the law.
There is but one law and one
justice. which is Of Panama and
not the Cordilleras. protest
against this mountain law you call
the Cruel Justice. I shall send an
army against your Blind Brigand,
and the buzzards will pick his
bones IN San Juan"
Remember" Torres sarcastically
warned the irate Jefe, ~that this is
not San Antonio, but the bush of
Juctitan. Also, you have no army"
'Have these two men been I'M
just to any one who has appealed
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enough about this young man to
accept him under these conditions?
Better give this subject your
thoughtful consideration while the
matter is still in your own hands.