davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington times., 1913-12-29
No Anglo-Gern1an Inquiry.

between the two countries, Acting
Secretary of State John Bassett Moore
declared this morning that, as far as
he was informed. these negotiations in
no way-looked to an alliance antagon-
istic to the United States.
1t is pointed out at the State De-
partment ha such an alliance against
a third nation has never been tempt
ed in the history of the nations where
the principal object to be considered is
trade.
Officially. the United States. accord
ing to Assistant Secretary Moore, has
never ueStion Germany or England as
to their reasons for declining to par
ticipate in the exposition. AS a matter
of fact, the invitations to participate
were never extended officially by this
Government, which only went to far
as to make arrangements abroad Tor
duptations from the exposition campany
to be received. Moreover. il was point
ed out at the department that the fact
that Germany's and Ensland's motives
for refusing have been called into ques-
ton is not justified when considered
with the fact that France. thus far,
is the only government that has off,
cially decided to participate.
The negotiations between Sir Edward
Grey and <sslancellor Won Hollweg, it
was stated at the department. are for
the sole purpose of reaching an agree
ment by which certain uestionsNin issue
between the two countries resardinS
spheres of influence" commercial and
political. in South Africo and along tn.
Mediterranean might be disposed OF
amica5ly. 1t was through a similar
agreement. it was pointed out. thar
France and Great Britain disrosed OF
issues between the two countries re-
lating to the Newfoundland fisheries.
The Washington times., 1913-12-29
PROSPERITY BY PREDICTION.

When everybody gets confident that prosperity
is here or on its way prosperity stands not on the
order of its coming but comes and gets busy.
Just now, at tine turn of the year. everybody IS
predicting prosperity else pointing out rnat pros
perity is already with US and steamng up for still
more exploits.
From every section pouring in assurances Of
excellent feeling of renewed confidence in the Situ-
alton, of all manner of elements cooperating to get
the utmost good out of the new laws, of enterprise
quickened and expanding 1t sounds as if 1914 were
going to under the best possible auspices, with
everybody climbing on the prosperity bandwagon.
The Washington times., 1913-12-29
THE BANKS COMING IN.

The one great big question that warranted some
uncertainty about the success of the banking and
currency plan, was whether the banks would come
into the plan. That optional. National banks
might give up their national charters and stay out
if they liked Without cooperation of very large
Fart of the banking strength the plan could not be
very useful.
That question is answered. The banks are
coming in. There will very likely be no exceptions
at ALL Authorities in touch with conditions hope that
every bank eligible will come in.
The success of the new system is as good as GER
tain from the hour this one detail is determined.
The Washington times., 1913-12-29
BASEBALL WAR.

Joe Tinker, in recent days by virtue of the roll
of drums and clash of the most celebrated ball
player in the United States is liable to precpiate
war which has been expected for longer than mere
season.
Sold from Cincinnati to Brooklyn and demanding
Notwithstanding that he be allowed to 60 to Chicago,
Tinker takes himself out of the National League
past the American League and into so-called out
law association, the Federal League, which is deter
mined to set up powerful competition with the first
named organizations.
What the courts can do with Tinker is for lawyers
to try to prove and jurists to decide But anybody
can judge that, Tinker Tinker, there is free op-
portunity for another big baseball war like tine one
beginning with the Brotherhood revolt more than
twenty years ago. The fate of the particular player
Tinker, may rest with Jurisprudence but the destiny
of the league signing him will be governed only by
economics
Economics involving trainIoads of money, not
principles embracing personal liberty, will inspire
well equip those who 60 to the battlefield
Baseball for the many millions of our population
sitting the benches paying spectators is sport
For the ten thousands playing and managing the
game it is business. 1t is business Of fabulous
receipts, with opulent profits wherever city, village
or even hamlet enjoys the proud distinction of being
AS business baseball like theaters or rail-
roads, or banks factories, must face whenever
circumstances justify, the greedy competition which
will always be incited by big money" to jump in and
get of it. That is what successful prospcrou.
and putocratic organized BASEBALL is called upon
to meet, if not today tomorrow-trade war for part
of the richly profitable business.
Since other leagues than the National and the
American like mushrooms thrive, some one asks
why then, fight down the ambitious Federal League
Tinkers lure? If the New England, International
Southern, Southwestern, Pacific Coast, Northwestern
and numerous other leagues permissible and
praseworthy, why not the Federal? Well there is the
business practice of partition of territory-dvison of
market-to warrant the one. Everybody knows ALL
the public wants baseball Anybody can see the big
fellows candidates for National and Worlds Cham
pions-cant play EVERYWHERE. So very PROPERLY
no. ignoring the natural laws, supply for every
demand, here, there, and elsewhere
But still there is also the natural commercial ap-
petite for the richest treasure-the good baseball
towns, where the gold flows through the baseball flood
and in the next still another.
That was desperate war which broke in the dark
years of $780, Yet all belligerents like the di
vided North and South became reconciled, reunited
and happy Baseball did not die; it did not sicken;
therefore, the public did not suffer. 1t may be that
there will not be again. as there before enough
riches for the warriors to divide and enjoy in peace
The Washington times., 1913-12-29

An Anacostia resident comes forth
with the following advice to any pedes-
trian who loses his or her way in the
wilderness. He claims that it is in
fallible. If you are bewildered and know
not which way to turn, do not lose your
head and shriek aloud. Look around for
landmarks, such as the Navy Yard or
the Peace Monument.
He says that if you can see either
one Of these two, you are not lost
And if YOU cannot see either one, you
are a blamed unfortunate cuss and
ought to be satisfied to be lost.
The Washington times., 1913-12-29
THE SILVER LINING
EDITED BY ARTHUR BAER.

THE NECKTIE
OF all the clothes that ape me look SO smart
The necte the cropnng touch and my heart
Around throat she tnines her form and my lays
She is the true barometer of all my nights days.
If early in the rise and tie her NTH great care
She cuddles meath chin With grace gipes sporty air
To old suit three winters old; but if rise too late
And struggle hard to her she fills hate
Far in the messy, tangled of other ties she hides
And makes all of word then hen tied she rides
Just like a bonnet all oskew around beneath my ear
She feels like broken and looks like one fear!
PETE,
The Washington times., 1913-12-29
SQUARING THE CIRCLE.

Dear Editor: On the Piney Branch
line the other evening. I requested the
conductor to let me off at the middle Of
Thomas circle. He refused TO stop the
car, saying that they only stopped On
the corners.
Since then, have been trying to fig
ure just where the corners of circle
would be situated.
THOMAS SUkkEL.
The Washington times., 1913-12-29

marked do NOT OPEN UNTIL
CHRISTMAS"
Do not open it for spite.-Misc Q.
Open 1t just for spite.-M. T. Held.
| don't think there is any NJ A. J. T..
think that sou wrote it YOURSELF. E.
Mail him a quart of extra dry after
he swears off on the first. That will
be getting even with a vengeance.-Nil-
bur.
What was in ito Mark.
1 always steam 'em open. Paste 'err
up. and nobody knows the difference
Let me know how it works.-Mrs. r.
The Washington times., 1913-12-29
HERE is A coon OFFER,

Dear Editor-Am willing TO give El
Spugo a dozen Christmas neckties for
his fifty cigars, as soon as I get the
neckties back. ] expect hem in the
mornings mail. Tell FL SpuGo to wait
until he hears from me, as ] am sure
of getting the neckties back.
get them back every Christmas.
CDTEr
The Washington times., 1913-12-29
AMERICAN MARKSMANSHIP
LEADS THE WORLD.

Editor Silver Lining: In view OF the
rumors of trouble in Mexico, 7 am
writing to set the nations mind at case.
We still lead the world in sunncry. Out
Of four starts with my new Christmas
safety razor ] have nicked myself four
times for a percentage of an even loo.
F. T.. W
The Washington times., 1913-12-29

Tt -he Editor OF DHE. 1lMf~' .
There is a lot of talk on at "
about the tariff and its relation 10 tue
bfpb cost of living. since the i''et
nroblem is international rather thah no
t;on., there must be some fundamental
ra,son for it other tnan the tafln-
Tbin,dns people generally know anu au-
,,,,, tb. same. but would not discuss II
for fear that the remedy for Id, II any
NAV not be applicable at present
10 ,pe4the following-seems to be true:
~, o,,r ancestors lived largely OF
,,,,,,;no, and fishing, later when they
ti,,ed the soil lightly, there could not
h.ye been any problem OF high cost
he.ause they produced everything IoT
tbsfr own use. Later. under slavery
th.. lord had to see to II that the slaVe
l.. Lent in good condition-since it was
valuable property. AS 1or the Iree
nnnulation. land was not very scarce,
and an artisan could dig out hall OF a
living erom his patch and the other half
fronr his trade, the same being true With
the small farmer. With tne advance or
machinery the artisan and small far-
mer is crowded out, and must depend
on the factory owner or landlord 10
tnslE Pa
nn,nfov anyone unless he can make a
,,rniitc in the form of rent or
Interest, The goods so produced goes
through many agencies. each one OF
whom makes profit before it reaches
back to the producer, who now becomes
its consumer. x.,
Goods and produce are manufactures
md raised in abundance, but the pro-
ducer can't buy 1t back because they
have to pay more for it than they re-
ceived The result is overproduction,
which in reality is only underconsump-
tion, Then comes the panic and crisis.
The problem for us TO solve, there
fore. is not the tariff or currency, but
how the producers can exchange CON-
modities without any tribute to nonpro-
ducers. recognizing that a commodity is
not finished until 1t reaches the hand Of
the consumer. MORRIS LUNCH.
15s Twelfth place northeast.
The Washington times., 1913-12-29

community when it becomes question between the
property of one group and the souls of another.
Mems souls and liberties are nowadays held in a
higher regard than would seem to be realized by the
interests in control of the copper country.
The Washington times., 1913-12-29
MAIL BAG
To the Editor Of THE TINES:
(From The Times Readers.)

To the Editor OF THE TIMES:
The Associated Charities desires to
thank The Washington Times for the
invaluable help rendered in its Christ
mas appeal for the Fourteen Opportu-
mites" For the fourth season the So
ciety undertook to present to the peo-
pie of Washington the needs Of certain
families requiring continuous aid for
the ensuing year.
The response to this appeal has been
both cordial and generous. The amount
raised this year, while not quite suf-
ficient to close all of the 'Opportuni-
ties," was the largest sum received since
the "Opportunities' were first publish
ed in 1910. .
= We wish, through you, 10 thank the
readers Of The Washington Times who
responded So generously to this call
for assistance in the name Of philan-
thropy.
Very respectfully,
ASSOCIATED CHARITIES.
Corcoran Thorn, President.
The Washington times., 1913-12-29
A FAIR EXCHANGE is NO RUB.
Berry.

Dear Editor-If FL, SPUGO is not sat
isfed with his Christmas cigars, tell
him that 1 will exchange with him.
I'll give him pair of rubbers. all but
one. 1 lost the other one. He can try
to smoke the rubber, and I'll wear the
cigars. NON-PARTISAN.
The Washington times., 1913-12-29

Somebody has invented a poison bot
tie capped with bell that will ring
when the bottle is touched. But there
are some blundereTs who would refuse
TO believe Il set of cathedral chimes.
The Washington times., 1913-12-29

\ two-ycar-old girl in Taycross went
to sleep behind the stove watching up
the chimney for Santa. Meanwhile they
dragged the canal and beat the woods
for her for hours. Asleep, she dreamed
Of sood old 81. Nicholas.
The Washington times., 1913-12-29

Some men would be perfectly content
to lead a dogs life if they could pick
tho dog.-Albany Journal.
The Washington times., 1913-12-29
ONLY PLATED.

1t is only a few weeks before tn
swear offs wear off
The Washington times., 1913-12-29
WHEREIN ANN NOYED BECOMES
FURTHER ANN NOYED,

Dear Editor-Why don't you call YOUR
self Dear IDIOTOR," instead of Dear
Editor" Huh? ANN NOYED.
The Washington times., 1913-12-29
SOUTH AMERICAN TRADE
CLEARS THROUGH LONDON

The European hold on the trade
and financial situation in South
America has kept the financial
stream flowing from East and West
and return by way of Europe rather
tilan North and South between the
United States and those countries. In
other words, transactions are often
handled through London instead OF
between New York and the South
American capitals direct
Similarly. it Is asserted, the Euro
pear influences have been sufficiently
powerful to discourage the establish
ment of steamship services North
and South, as already exist between
Europe and the East Coast OF South
America.
The game is true in large meas
ure of cable service, and thus a situ-
s.tion is maintained which while
highly satisfactory to the Europeans
is daily growing more and more In
tolerable for American financial and
trade interests. 1t is now usually
eaiser to go to Argentina by way of
Europe than by direct steamer South
from New York
In Brazil. Argentina. Chile and
Peru there are large British and Ger
ran colonies. In most OF the large
cities of these countries those Euro
pean interests have their own news
papers. which are also widely read
by the class Of people having finan-
cial and other business relations with
the EnIropean interests
The Washington times., 1913-12-29
JEWSPAPERS TRY TO PUT
AMERICA IN BAD LIGHT.

In these journals European news
is the feature. That printed from
the United States is usually only
matter calculated to put the Ameri-
can Government and people In q bad
light, according to Americans re-
turning from those countries.
In every way, 1t is asserted, these
journals endeavor to misinterpret
the motives and purposes Of the
United States, especially In its rela-
tions with Latin America, in the
hope of keeping alive Latin-Ameri-
can prejudice against the Govern
rlent maintaining the Monroe Doc
trine.
1t is confidently asserted by Ameri-
cans of long experience in these
countries that the activities OF the
private interests representing Euro
pean influences have for years had
the support of their respective gov
ernments. In European capitals il
is said the importance of nursing
along the growing interests in South
America has been recognized and
governmental policies are so shaped
as to give these large interests the
strongest kind OF support.
The Washington times., 1913-12-29
Hits From Sharp Wits.

A person with ever ready sympathy
mispiaces a lot of il.
The Washington times., 1913-12-29
Anglo-Gernlan
Union Declares
War on Trade of
United States

battles in this contest viii be waged
in South America That is where
American trade interests are in
creasing most rapidly and 1t Is the
field to which all financial and ex-
porting houses in the United States
are giving the most attention.
OPPOSITION TO AMERICAN
BANKERS Is INCREASING.
In this they have the support OF
the United States Government in
the State Department and the De-
partment Of Commerce. This field.
however. is also the field where Ger
man and British financial and-trade
interests have for a generation en-
joyed a supremacy which has been
little short OF joint monopoly.
Consequently there is no doubt that
the advance of the American bank
ers under the new law will be more
vigorously opposed by their competi-
tors than ever before.
American business men with trade
interests in Latin America have been
subjected to the most oppressive op-
position from European rivals. As
the financial situation now stands
the branches of European banks i'm
the South American cities have not
hesitated, according to information
received here, to undermine the
foundations of American trade Ia
every way possible.
In the absence or any American
banks in those countries it has been
necessary for American business
men to pass through the hands OF
their rivals all sorts of commercial
paper, much of il containing conf
dential information regarding prices.
terms. ETC. This information, It is
charged, the European branch banks
have not hesitated TO transmit to
merchants of their respective ma
tionalities who might have the most
use for 1t.
Aside from such disclosures Of con-
fidential matter. 1t Is asserted that
Americans have borne tremendous
expense due to the fact that they
were obliged to finance their opera
tions in South American through.
banks or other than American
nationality
The Washington times., 1913-12-29
or of THE TIMES:

To the Editor of THE TIMES:
Traffic laws are being violated openly
in front of one of Washington's thea
ters, despite the fact that policeman
patrols the sidewalk at the entrance.
Out Of forty automobiles and carriages
which carried patrons to this theater
for the Saturday matinee, AL but TWO
approached the entrance from the
wrong direction and unloaded their pas
senyers from the left, instead of the
right side.
As the hour for the show approached,
the automobiles rushed down the left
side of the street at high speed, loaded
their passengers and rushed away ON
the wrong side of the street, making
it impossible for other drivers to ap-
proach the theater properly One car
riaRe driver insisted on Approaching
properly and, as result, narrowly
missed being run into by big hmosine
Bv backing his carriage onto the curb
he made way for the machine just in
time tn save his horses. As he backed,
The only automobile which approached
the theater properly tried TO drlEe
nas+ him and was almost struck mead
on nv the machine running on 'he
wrone side of the street
have seen the same occurrence a'
night The few drivers who Try " ooey
trsffic regulations at this point take
their lives into their own hal1us III 81
doing.
The Washington times., 1913-12-29

Here is a very capable substitute lor
a compass, II lost at sea or in one OF
our Virginia. fogs:
Frish yourself for piece of Christ
mas jewelry.
Give II the once over.
1t will be green and mossy on the
eouth side.
On the north 1t will be rough and
shaggy.
Getting these two points it will be
easy to fiX east and west. All Wash
ington newspaper men living i'll Alex
andria should paste this in their hats.
BAW-BAW.
The Washington times., 1913-12-29
RABID RUDOLPH SAYS:

Lady in tn.
apartment above
is studying to be
a contortionist,
IN order to talk
behind her own
back.
The Washington times., 1913-12-29
GOVERNMENTS SUSPICIOUS
ARE AROUSED BY ENGLAND.

1t is understood here that this Gov
ernment first became suspicious of
an Anglo-German agreement when
these governments gave notice that
they would not be represented at the
San Francisco Exposition. The
British government refused to recon-
slider its determination in this re-
gard despite strong urging by Sir
Thomas Upton and others interested
in trade with the United. States.
With the new currency law which
has a provision authorizing the es-
tablishment of foreign branches by
American national banks, it is ex-
pected that the contest between the
financial interests of the United
States and those of Great Britain
and Germany will be renewed
For the first time in the history Of
the United States American bankers
are now in position to give American
exporters and others with trade in
terests in foreign countries the kind
of banking accommodations which
their competitors enjoy.
There is no doubt that the biggest
The Washington times., 1913-12-29

Information has reached WASH
ington that Great Britain and Ger
many have entered into an offensive
and defensive commercial alliance
against the United States. These
two powers, according to informa-
tion received here, are operating
under an agreement that is designed
to check the growth of American
commerce in every market in which
it competes with German and British
interests.
on American trade are said to point
conclusively to the existence of an
agreement between Great Britain
and Germany to resist to the utmost
the endeayors of this country to
broaden and extend its foreign mar
ket
The first was the refusal OF Great
Britain and Germany to participate
IN the exposition to be held in San
Francisco In 1915. The second was
the abandonment by the National
City Company Of New York of its
plan to esta ablish a big branch in the
Argentine Republic.
Despite the denial made by Presi-
dent vanderlip, of the National City
Bank, the statement is made here
that this institution was threatened
by German and British interests, and
that, accordingly, it abandoned, tenn
porarfly at least. its purposes to es-
tablish branch in the Argentine
Republic for the benefit of Ameri-
can trade
The Washington times., 1913-12-29
BANK OF BUENOS AIRES
HALTS WORK OF SHUSTER.

HALLS WUkA OF SdUSIkk.
The statement is made further
that w. Morgan Shuster, who went
to South America for the National
City Company, had progressed SO
far in his work as to have obtained
subscriptions from wealthy Argen-
tinians, and that he was dissuaded
from continuing further by repre-
sentations made By the officials of
the Bank of the River Plate of
Buenos Aires, an institution con-
trolled by the British.
Other circumstances are cited in
support of the contention that Ger
many and Great Britain have COM
bined to wage a trade war on the
United States. 1t is represented
that Lord Cowdray. head of the
Pearson Company, who recently at
tempted to secure oil concessions in
Colombia, and who Withdrew from
that field of operations it is under
stood only after a protest had been
made by this Government. had the
support of Germany as well as of
Great Britain.
Another cause for alarm on the
part of Germany and Great Britain,
it is said, was the action of the
United States Congress in passing a
law giving American vessels free
passage through the Panama Canal,
while proposing to levy tolls on all
foreign ships.
The statement is made that the
agreement entered into by Germany
and Great Britain was perfected at
a conference held in Belgium. It is
represented that Sir Edward Grey
acted for England, and that Cham
cellor Bethman Won Hollweg ap-
peared as the representative Of Ger
many.
The statement is made in quarters
close to the State Department that
the people of England and Germany
are not apprised of the alliance
fhnS hyy
The Washington times., 1913-12-29

Here are a few answers to NJ. A. j. S
appeal for advice. You recollect that
she rscssved . parcel IN the 18th.
The Washington times., 1913-12-29
THE OLDEST INHAB SEZ-

81 kin renlem.
when the wimen
folks used t'wcar
rubber boots in
winter, 'en petit
coats too"