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The Washington times., 1914-05-18

but in their general relation to the
public no one thinks of them. as a
rule, in religious frame of mind.
Maybe if aviators got to running
down pedestrians in the streets they
would also arouse Eon-religiOuS
thoughts. At present, however, they
arouse only our admiration; and al
though we may have no special pray
crs for our military and naval avia-
tors in Vera Cruz we shall be of the
mind of tie nuns in Rostand's play
who prayed for .Cyrano de Bergerac
without his permission" We. too,
with the Germans are ready to pray
"for those III peril ir the air."
The Washington times., 1914-05-18

THE Vice President and Mrs.
Marshall will leave Washington
i tomorrow night for North
Carolina where Mr. Marshall
will deliver one or two address. On
the way back to Washington they will
visit in Richmond, returning here Fri
day
Tonight the Vice President and Mrs.
Marshall will attend the graduation
exercises at the Chevy Chase Semi
nary.
Congressman and Mrs. Sllas Barton,
of Nebraska, are receiving congratula-
tons upon the birth on May 3, of their
first child, a son. Silas Metcslf Barton.
The boy is named for his father and
maternal grandfather.
=
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Elmore are bein.
felicitated upon the birth of a son on
Saturday, May IS. Mrs. Elmorey was
Miss Edith Sutherland, daughter of
Senator and Mrs. George Sutherland Of
Utah.
Mrs. Charles W. Richardson, chair
man of the building committee of the
Young Women's Christian Associa ton;
Edward ]. Dom, jr., architect CT the
new building. and Miss Florence NJ
Brown, general secretary OF the Y. W.
c. A. have gone to New York to confer
with Miss Blanche Geary, economic
secretary of the national board of the
y. W. c. A, in regard TO the new
building for the Washington association.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry White, Who
closed their house in Crescent place
several weeks ago, OH account of the in
disposition of Mrs. white, and went
abroad, are now in Berlin. Miss Jewell
White is with them. and they will rest
there for a time before proceeding to
Silesia, to visit Count and Countess
Hermann Won Scherr-Thoss, the latter
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. White.
49,
Mr. and Mrs. George F. Marcy. of
BallstOn. Va, announce the engage
ment OF their daughter. Ruth Mcclellan,
to Grover Edwin Payne. of this city
The wedding will take place late in
June at the brides home.
=
Mr.. and Mrs. +. a. b. F'iske. OF Som
erville, Mass, are at the Hotel Pow
hatan.
Invitations have been issued by the
Congressional Club for the laying of the
cornerstone of the new club house,
Thursday morning. at 1870 o'clock. at
New Hampshire avenue and L street
northwest.
The Dolly Madison Chapter of the
d. A. r., and the Mayfiower Society
will be the honor guests at a reception.
Thursday afternoon. Dolly Madison's
birthday. from 3 to .. at the residence
OF DR.. and Mrs. Washburn. at Chevy
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What's on the Program IN
Washington Today

Meetings. evening:
MASoNIC-Potomac Lodge. No. .: Benjamin
Il. French, No -; AnacostIa, No. Il; Pen
talpa, No. IS. and Mt. Pleasant No SS;
Washington Council, No. l. ROYAL and Sc
lect Masters: Orient Commandery. No. .,
knights Templar: Ruth Chapter. No. !. Or
der Eastern Star.
ODD FELLowS-Union Lodge. No. II: Gov
enant. Beacon. No. Is. and Langdon. No.
p: Naomi Lodge. No. l, and Ruth. No. ,.
Rebekah Lodges.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS-Equsl Lodge. No.
Il; Amaranth. No. IS. and Century. No. 80;
Past Chiefs Association. Pythian sisters.
NATIONAL. UNIoN-Potomac Council and
Central Council.
Greek pageant. The Fire Regaiusd." SIX
teenth and streets northwest. tonight.
Illustrated lecture. Egyptian and Turkish
Life" Sir William WiIlcocks. the Home
Club.
Interstate Commerce Commission Hearing.
mezzanine floor. the New willard
Concert, Young Mems Christian Association,
small ballroom, $50 p. m. the New Willard
Baseball, Washington vs.. Cleveland S:Sc p. m.
Address by W. !. SwaNon. secretary OF TIE
Tax Reform Associa:ion>of the District. be-
fore the Takoma Park Citizens Associa-
tion. Takoma Park Branch Library. p. m.
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DOWN WITHCOLLARS!

Once in France every man pro-
aimed his intentions toward the
c:al order by his neither garments,
Vas he of the conservative? Then
ne wore breeches. Was he radical ?
Then was he OF the anti-breeches
! ersuasion, wearing pantaloonS de-
:antly in the face of century-old
convention.
And now a new sans-culottisrn has
arisen in that same efervescent
country. To be emancipated one must
forthwith tear from his neck every
,emblance of collar and go thence
orth with his Adams apple point
.ng his course like the figurehead
upon a galleon's prov. Why not?
What good is collar, anyhow?
Why should a mans head issue from
II Ike a fowls protruding from a
Slated crate? What end of beauty,
utility or comfort does it serve?
One may go into the costliest shop
in the land and array himself in the
finest clothing there. He may spend
small fortune or his apparel-and
be hocted wherever he goes for the
lack of a 15-cent collar! Plainly,
say the Paris art students who start
ed the crusade, this is an ignominy
,Ut 10 he tornc. "Free necksi" is
lneir slogan. Shall Is cents fix a
mans status and the lack of it damn
limp Nnycri
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
The Recruit.

Pat was young recruit. ana was u'l-
derSoing his first course OF In''sk~tr'
The soldiers had finished iirlnG' ahd
Pat was taken before the oiIctr 10.
his bad shooting, VINO told aim ne
would baye 10 do better at the next
distance which was seven rounds ol
quick firing. Now. fst. you fire al
No. ) target"
Pat banged away his seven rounds
ard waited for the result, WEIGH sn0w
cd ha hod hit No. 4 TARGET the possible
number of hits, but mad not hit No.
What target did you aim at?" asked
the irate officer.
NO. ). SIR" answered Pat.
,;,n,nd the OFFICER, gel,ng cross.
"Bednd, scrr." rotortec Pa, 'twuuld
no =, grand thinc in 1jtr. Sure, | might
aim at private and hit a sineral:'-
ArSonaut ..- -
The Washington times., 1914-05-18

ager Of the property ever was paid
when it was a privately managed
enterprise. In fact the possibility OF
getting the best managerial talent
for public service at much lower sal
aries than are paid IL great private
businesses, is SO we'll recognized as
to be automatic. The high salaries
Of private ownership's regime are
Topped off Dy public ownership, while
wage earners geS better wages.
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
I ruths By Women Who
T- Collegiate Alumnae
NllOW Association
Aid Cause of Education

There body trained all graduates Of colleges yho
interested first in education but who ready aid in
and pdnhropc work of kind This organization known the
Association of Collegiate Aumnae has existed since 1882 and has
accomplished much toward raising the standards for women
Many interesting about organization and how
huge power good told by Samuel Clarke who
secretary-treasurer for eleven years.
By MRS SAMUEL f.. CLARKE
The Washington times., 1914-05-18

:, From the first. the work Of the
branch was directed toward elevating
the standard of the secondary
schools of the District. At that
time it was possible for girl to be
prepared for college in but three or
four Of Washington's numerous
educational institutions. Now the
Certificate of many of our schools
IL accepted in place of entrance ex-
an.inatiens. by the colleges whose
graduates are eligible to members N
III. general association
The real work is done by commit
tees. The committee on education
holds a monthly meeting OF its art
section. assists with the classes at
Neighborhood House. Is advocating
a change in the day Of the week on
which families send their clothes to
public laundries. In order to equalize
the number of hours required of
Laundry workers per day, and Is in
t.rested in other educational mat
ters
The Committee of Graduates of
Washington High Schools co-cper-
ated with the Music Teachers Az
ISOLATION in securing credit in -he
regular high school course for the
study Of music under outside in
struction. To obtain this credit, The
work must be done under a regis
pupil must pass the examination
given by a board Of examiners. -he
latest work of this committee is IN
effort to secure congressional legis-
lation In favor of q bill to do away
with overcrowdins liz certain sections
of the city. where school facilities
are now Inadequate, b. providing
fnr ha fatA -
tional buildings.
Statistics Are Compiled.
The Committee on Vocational Op-
portunities Other Than Teaching. in
1913. obtained statistics from each
Government department In regard to
its women employes-nunber of po-
sitiors open to women. duties. op-
portunity for advancement. etc The
report, wren compiled, was consid-
cred so valuable that II was pub
hshed in the journal of the general
society for May, 1918.
4 prospective committee has been
strongly recommended. TO be called
the placement committee When new
members are added TO the branch it
viii be the duty of this COMMITTEES
to ascertain the inclination OF each
member, and advise that she be Of
lered an opportunity for congenial
work
From time to time the branch
has issued educational pamphlets
such as "A Selected List of poems
Suitable to be learned by Child
ren.' which is on sale in our leading
book stores.
Many important bills before Con-
gress are formally indorsed by the
branch. as the eight-hour working
day for women. the allev bill. the
municipal housing bill. and others
OF like nature. The branch was
very much interested this winter
in a bill before the Virginia Legisla-
ture to establish a coordinate COL
lege for women at the University OF
Virginia Unfortunately this meas
ure failed to pass at this session.
but the Virginia women have begun
a vigorous campaign for the session
of 1917. and deserve the earnest sup
port of all college graduates.
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
FOR THOSE IN THE AIR.

The flying nan and his craft have
It last won recognition at the hands
# church. The German Emperor,
ccording to q Berlin newspaper, or
'jercd the insertion in the liturgy of
ne Lutheran Church a special pray
er "for the military and naval air
craft," which must necessarily in
clude their pilots ard crews.
Thus the aviator follows in the &C.
clesiastical footsteps of the stenog-
sphcr and the automobile driver.
Both of those classes of workers
created and multiplied by modern
inventions have had their patron
saints in Europe for several years;
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
HOUSES FOR THE HOUSE.
LESS.

Hearings have been held before
committees of both House and Sen
ate, on measures for sanitary house
construction in this city. There are
Urgent reasons for pressing legisla-
ion Of this kind. In the nature Of
,nings, it mast be long time, after
law is passed, before very substan-
tiaI results can be produced. The
more reason then for Fastening the
egislation itself. =
The alley elimination bill, pre-
Jared by . citizens committee, and
The Rorland- Pomerene measure, for
Government aid III construction of
sanitary houses at low rentals. have
both been considered: but no legisla-
ton has been reported in either
house. 1t is reasonable to presume
hat pork-barrel measures will some
how find time, interest, and energy
0 force them into the statute books;
ard it will be disgracefll if that shall
1rUve true, while the housing prob
IN of this city must go unhecded.
General Sternberg, president Of
ne Sanitary Improvement Company
nd the Sanitary Housing Company,
reports that his companies could not
ell enough stock in ten years to pro-
ide housing for one-ffth the num-
.,er Of people now Irving in the al
eys. 1t appears, therefore, that if
MS need is to be met there must be
ome form of governemnt aid 70 this
nterprise. IL the alley-elimination
measure passes, the population thus
o-iven from its present abodes, and
nable to find homes al possible
entails, is estimated at 5000. This
lumber would be left unprovided for,
1t IS explained, after all the houses
low renting for So per month or
ess had been occupied.
The proposal of Government loan,
IN cash or credit, for carrying out a
loIsing program, is Cf course rank
ocialism and therefore altogether
angerous, from the point cf view Of
neople who are always prepared to
2 Mortified a. new idea. They
hould know. therefore, that it is not
g., all a new idea. In Great Britain
nG Belgium this plan has been in
Iccessful operation for near three
.ecades; recent investigation has
ound such statutes On the books Of
lghteen countries. Hundreds of
housands cf the worlds working
populations have been housed by this
Ian. 1t is not an untried expert
nent, 1t is mart Of the great demo-
-atic-induStrial movement which
las become SO vital 4 force for bet
errnent of the unfortunate classes
al over the world in recent years.
in Washington, this movement has
ne Endorsement Of just about all the
gencieS fer civic Improvement. The
pokesnen of the colored community.
rom which come more than ~ per
ent Of the population of the alleys,
nave given approval to the plan.
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
REAL REFORM FOR MEX
lCO.

1t will be no easy matter for the
Washington Government to impress
on Mexico its ideas of 4 proper eco
nonic system for that country. There
will be plenty of room, for example,
for cynicisIn 20 protest that the
American Government has enough
troubles with its own economic pro-
grams, say nothing about dipping
into the affairs Of its neighbors.
But that represents, after all, only
the superficial view. The fact stands
that Mexico is in need of emancipa-
tion from a system handed down
from the days of feudalism and the
Spanish conquest. Its land is held
by little group Of families that
never did anything to deserve them,
and that hold them by reason of be-
ing able to control the government.
its masses Of people are practically
serfs because they cannot use the
land save on terms dictated to them
by the powerful few who own it.
That is condition against which
revolution will continue, in one form
or another, Just So long as the con-
dition is maintained. The people
must have their fair chance at the
land, because without land and the
things its use involves, they cannot
live. 1t has been said by good au-
thorities that eleven families sub
stantially control the lands of Mex
leo. Doubtless this IS somewhat ex-
aggerated; but it is notorious that
the number Of landnclders is more
limited than in almost any other
country, ana that the evils resultant
from land monopoly are intensified
just about in proportion as The mo-
nopoly is complete.
A policy, then, that looked to the
graducl distribution of the land
using privilege back to the people,
would be the very foundation of
regime Of real, solid, safe progress
for Mexico. To impose such a reform
from the outside would be a unique
task. Yet the masses of people in
Mexico realize that this is what they
want. Perhaps with the steadying
influence of the Washington Govern
ment's firm support and insistent
counsel. it would be possible to main
tain order while such a project was
worked out and put into operation.
1t would not do to attempt instant
and revolutionary results. The peo-
pie and the institutions of the coun-
try could not absorb the shock.
There must be evolution, no. avul-
sion. But it must be a carefully di-
rected evolution, headed always in
the right direction. Mexico is a
land Of magnificent opportunity, if
only the people can oe placed in pos
session of the opportunity and
taught to use it rightly. President
Wilson will serve Mexico, and this
country as we'll, if he can take the
lead IN devising a project for the
ameliora5ion of the con-
ditions that land monopoly has i'm
noCad
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
Too Many Minutes.

The negro coachman of a Southern
Senator who attended the Episcopal
church. after many invitations from
the Senator's wife, went into the
church one Sunday morning instead OF
staying outside.
How did you like the service. Jim?''
she asked afterward.
Not much, mistis." Jim replied. That
air no church foh me. Dey wastes
too much time read.n' tn minutes of
tn previous meetin'.'-Saturday Even
ing Post
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
JUST A MIOMIENT'
DAILY STRENGTH AND CHEER.
Compiled by John G. Quinius, the
Sunshine Man,

pleaded
In agony OF heart these many years:
Does faith begin to fail? is hope departing?
And think you all in vain those falling tears:
say not the Father hath not heard your
You shall have your desire-sometime. some
where.
Unanswered yet: though when you first pre-
This one petition at the Fathers throne
1t seemed you could not wait the time OF
asking.
So urgent was your heart to make II known
Though years have passed since thea. do not
The Lord viii answer you-sometime. some
where.
Unanswered yet? nay DO not say un=rantcd
Perhaps your part is not vet wholly done;
The work began when first your prayer Vas
And God will finish what He has begun.
u you will keep the incense burning there.
His glory you shall see-sometimc, some
Unanswered yet: faith cannot be un-
Her feet We're firmly planted on the Rock:
Amid the widest storms she stands un-
Nor quais before the loudest thunder shock
She knows Omnipotencc has heari her prayer.
And cries. 1T shall be donc-sometime.
somewhere
I'm all our praying we are not to
forget that our prayers are to be an
Swered. Some are TO be answered just
as we wish. some to he answered in
a way different from what we wish. in
better way. Some are to be answered
by a change in us. some by change
IN others. Some are to be answered by
the giving of greater strength to bear
crosses. and some by the lifting OF the
crosses. Some at once. some in the
years to come. and some await eternity.
And yet they are each to be answered.
DR.. Judson once said. II never was
deeply Interested In any object. I new
er prayed sincerely and earnestly for
anything. but it came to me at some
time, although a very distant day: in
some way, perhaps not mine: in some
shape, probably the last | should have
advised. 1t came"
Beloved. let ns love one another. for
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
Concerts Today
By the U. S. Marine Band, Marine
Barracks, 4:I5 p. n.
WILLIAM II. SANTELMANN,
Leader.

WILLIAM II. SANTELMANN,
Leader.
March. 'Thomas Jefferson"
Santelmanu
Overture. ''Tannhauser" ... Wagner
CZardas. from Der Geist dcs
Woiwoden' Crossmann
(aJ Professional March,
Edwin L. Turnbull
(b) Reverie. ''Twilight,"
Edwin l.. Turnbull
(c) "A Melody from Lanier's
Flute ............ Edwin Turnbull
Excerpts from symphony, "Pathe-
tique" .Tschaikowsky
CAR. bv +. l.. Turnbull)
"Waton's Farewell, and Fire Mu-
CTransc. by Edwin L. Turnbull)
"Invitation 10 the Dance"
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Descriptive Fantasia. "A Hunting
Scene .....................B Bucalossi
THE Star-SpanSlcd Banner"
The Washington times., 1914-05-18

From what we understand Of Huerta's
ultimatum. he will resign IT
HE Is ALLOWED TO SUCCEED
HIMSELF:
HE GETS A BOUNTY FOR THE
SCALP OF EVERY MURDERED
AMERICAN;
GETS HIS SALARY RAISED;
WE PAY HIM INDEMNITY FOR
ALL THE TIME LOST FIGHTING,
WHEN HE MIGHT HAVE BEEN
DRINKING:
IF WE MOVE OUR SOUTHERN
BORDER BACK TO 81 4or.
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
Amusements.

Sationai-'n Trovatore." Sis y. m.
Poli'g-.'Iittle Miss Brown" 2:l5 and Sill
D. IN.
CoIumbia-"Sweet Lavender" Sis D. m.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 2:i5 and Sis D. M
continuous
Casino-vaudeville, afternoon and evening.
2l5 and s:l5 D. m.
The Washington times., 1914-05-18

They want Secretary of State Bryan
to take back that consul from Russia
who slugged one of his clerks. pnd bring
them consul from japan. That's a
country.
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
The Silver
Lining
Edited by ARTHUR BAER.

American public is like the fellow who
was served a lobster which had lost one
claw in fight, and ordered the waiter
to take IT back and bring him the win
ner.
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
By the U. S. Soldiers Home Band,
Bandstand, at 4 p. m.
JOHN S. NJ. ZIMMERMAN.
Director.

March. "Semper Fidelis' .Sousa
Overture. 'lSl2'' .Tschaikowsky
Two Irish Ballads
(a) Little Grey Home in the
West
(b) There's a Hill by the Sea-
Lohr
Selection. THE Gondoliers" Sullivan
Characteristic, Tho Porcupine
Patrol ...................M Monckton
Excerpts from Robin Hood
Dc Koven
Waltz Suite. "Etcrnalle Ivresse."
Came
Finale. HAPPY Nights" Levi
The Star-SpanElcd Banner"
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
The HOokWOrm.

Buttons and hooks. buttons and hooks.
Whcr a mans married. you'll know by
his looks. Judge.
The Washington times., 1914-05-18

The .'Vaterland' is the biggest ship
ahoat. The only unpleasant feature
about her are the diagrams showing her
standing on end beside the Singer build
ing, the EiffeI tower, and the Washing
ton Monument. much to the detriment
of those imposing edifices
The Washington times., 1914-05-18

boats that newspaper artists can't make
diagrams Of?
The Washington times., 1914-05-18

Marconi has made 1t possible for us
to hear the phonograph seventy-five
miles by wireless. In view of his pre-
vious good behavior. We think there are
extenuating circumstances connected
with the case. Ask the court to be
lenient
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
THE OLDEST INHAB SEz

"lt WIZ an ink
thirsty war. Mex
lean moo s p a pers
almost d e fe a : c d
Richard H araing
Davis"
The Washington times., 1914-05-18

Zapata says he will not loot Mexico
City. No, not after Huerta is through
with 1t. 1t will be unlootable.
The Washington times., 1914-05-18

Beloved. let us love one another: for
love Is OF God: and every one that
loveth is born of God, and knoweth
God.-I John lv:7.
The Washington times., 1914-05-18

The dry navy order goes into effect
on July 1st- Guess Tennyson's harbor
bar will be moaning sure enough then.
The Washington times., 1914-05-18

While the American troops are moving
on the Mexican border. the American
farmers are getting ready for the gum
mer variety
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-02

by women who are employed for the
purpose. By this installation some
1900 men are catered to.
Had Not Bathed for Weeks.
What this rehabilitation really
means to the soldiers life can be ap-
preciated from the realization of their
previous state. 1t must be remember
ed that they not only had not bathed
for weeks, but they had not been able
to take off their clothes, that conse-
quently in may cases the officers as
well as the men are verminous.
"As the latter troop up to the bath
they are unpreposing in appearance,
weary, unshorn, and haggard. They
are coated with mud, a good deal Of
which is crusted on them. Some are
splashed with the blood of their COM
rades and the enemy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-12-02
1T HAPPENED In AMERICAS
And Is Happening to Americas People
Every Week.

The case told below is not an IN
common thing. The same occurs fire.
,ouently and will continue to happen as
long as folks have kidneys and over
tax the kidneys.
Mrs. H. c. Ferguson, 800 Mayo ST.,
Americas, says: MY back panied me
at times and my kidneys acted badly.
became all run down. After taking
medicines prescribed without getting
relief, l tried Doan's Kidney Pills.
They regulated and strengthened the
action of my kidneys, removing the
pains in my back and made me feel
like a different woman. haven't had
any trouble from my kidneys since
Another of my family has also used
Doan's Kidney Pills with success"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills--the same that
Mrs. Ferguson had. Foster-Milburn
Co, Props, Buffalo, N. Y. adVt