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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-10
THE NAVAL BATTLE.

1t is evident, despite the censor's
interference with essential details,
that the naval battle off the Falkland
Islands on Tuesday, was the biggest
naval engagement of the war. 1t is
also evident that, like the battle off
the Chilean coast, while brilliant
affair as a naval performance, it is
of very minor Importance in its gen.
eral effect on the development or its
influence on the results of the war.
The German cruiser squadron that
terrorized the Pacific, and won the
great victory over the British pur-
suers in Pacific waters, has been
effectually defeated; but the present
accounts do not insure that its cap
acity to do damage has been ended.
The cruisers Nurnberg and Dresden
are reported to have escaped, though
both are said to be badly damaged.
This latter part of the story may
safely be accepted as correct, for the
sinking of the Scharnhorst, the
Gneiseneau, and the Leipzig would
not have been accomplished without
great injury to the other vessels of
their force. Moreover, it is evident
that the British must have been in
great superiority of numbers and
armament, for their losses were in
significant while those of the Ger
mans were so nearly complete.
Most wonderful of all we thus far
know about this battle is the fact
that the British admiralty was able
to detach a great feet and send it
half way around the world, to find
the German vessels on the broad
waters, to engage and destroy most
of them-and yet the world did not
even know that the special pursuing
fleet had been sent. The eXpecta-
ton was still in the public mind, that
a Japanese squadron was cO-operat-
ing with a small British force some
where in southern waters, in the
effort to overtake and fight the Ger
mans. Instead, new fleet had been
sent. The intelligence service of
the British navy also has redeemed
itself. There has been a feeling that
the uncanny faculty of the Germans
for preparedness in every detail and
at every point, has served, among
other things, to keep them fully in
formed from many South American
points Of every English movement
1t would appear that at last the
British have succeeded in overcom-
ing German superiority in this re,
gard, and that they accomplished
quite the most remarkable feat OF
secrecy and effective espionage that
the war has revealed.
OF wide-reaching military results
the victory will have few. 1t viii
serve to reassure British confidence
in the royal navy, which had beer
sadly shaken by the experiences OF
the earlier months of the war. Els,
pecially did the battle off Chile sug,
gest that German ships, guns ant
gunnery were possibly superior tc
British; and il was not a pleasant
contemplation for the British people
The restoration OF British coaiidcrc,
| in the navy is a most useful result
and the reinsurance Of British com
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-10
COMING ATTRACTIONS

Bernevicci Brothers. in "A Night In
Venice" an operate offering. Tom
Bateman. the sailor. will have a new
batch OF songs, stories and eccentric
a satirical comedietta, Making a Man
of Her." and the Juggling Marshes. a
dialogue OF new juggling stunts. The
last half of the week the famous Pathe
Weekly will supersede the Hearst Selig
News Pictorial Sunday. from TO 1880
p. m. the bill will include a special pro-
gram by the orchestra.
Cheyenne Days" the vaudeville wild
West show. with its varied eatures
will continue at the Casino Theater for
the remainder OF the week. Jack Rama
han, beginning with the matinees To-Day,
will lie SEEN in an offering Of the
songs and persiflage of the fresh Kid"
Hilton and Roberts have new songs
and dances; Tom Johnson will show
what can be done with intelligent dogs
and an act yet to be announced will pro-
vide the play features OF the bill. The
added attractions include the country
store tomorrow and saturday nights and
the amusing am tours carnival Friday
night. and special concerts Sunday from
5 TO 1880 p. N.
Next week will be revival week at
MOore's Garden Theater. Monday and
Tuesday the chief attraction will be
Marguerite Clark in "Wildfower.
Wednesday Maclyn Xrbuckle will be
seen in George AIDES comedy drama
THE County Chairman" supported by
members OF the original company. in
Guiding Willis P. Sweatman. Thursday
Nine. Bertha Kalich appears In Marta
of the Lowlands." Robert Edeson, the
brilliant dramatic star. will be seen
on Friday in Where the Trail Di-
vides. and David Belasco's The
Strangers OF Paris" enacted by an
all-star company, will bring the week
10 close on Saturday.
\ number OF feature photopIay. are
announced as the program to be pre-
scented at Crandalrs Theater for next
week There will be a return engage
ment Sunday of Lola" featuring Clara
Nimball Young. Monday and Tuesday
The Marked Woman" a photodrama
of the Boxer rebellion of 1900 in China,
will be shown with Barbara Tenant as
star. The main attraction "Wednesday
Will be "One of Millions" featuring
Laura. Sawyer. William Fox VIII pre-
sent Edmund Breese in Alfred Sutro'
drama. THE walls OF Jericho" Thurs
day and Friday. Prof Green's Orches-
trl will give its usual popular recitaIs.
Tyrone Power will make his debut in
films at Moore's Strand Theater sun
day. Monday. and Tuesday in Bronson
Towards "Aristocracy." Mr.. Power IS
seen as Jefferson Stockson, ricn
American who spurns the so-calleo
''aristocracy." Wednesday and Thurs
day the attraction will be Schiller
| william Tell" The Pursuit OF the
Phantom" written staged. and di,
rected h Hobart Bosworth. Will hoIu
fh,. screen for the remainder or the
week. and in his support will be seen
Courtney Foote Helen Walcot, LOIS
Weber. James Neil. Robert Frederick;
Theodore Roberts. Grace Ellistone, and
Others Of equal prominence
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-10
SAVING THE INDIAN.

II is only one generation since
the last great disaster of our wars
with the Indians took place at the
battle of the Little Big Horn. 1t is
only a few years since Government
troops in considerable numbers were
required in the Southwest to subdue
belligerent aborigines. But it is al
together probable that the last of
these frontier wars has been fought;
ard almost before the echoes of the
fighting have died new national
attitude toward the Indian has de-
veloped. There is now desire to
save the Indian, quite as widespread
as was once the ambition to eXtermi-
nate him.
Secretary Lane, in his annual re-
port, emphasizes this sentiment. II
is his wish that the Government, as
fast as possible, shall release the
Indians from the guardianship that
II has insisted on exercising. He
would place UPON them the response
bilitics and with them the oppor-
tunitics that 90 with complete
citizenship and entire control OF
their own affairs. Some of them
would doubtless suffer; but in suf-
fering they would learn. More
would benefit by having their OWL
property in their own hands, and be-
ing allowed TO employ it as they saw
fit. Not all white men are capable
of handling their property; ever
men VINO have been highly successful
do not always succeed to the end
But that is not made a reason for
Government guardianship over any,
body save the Indian.
In many communities the Indian
has proved himself perfectly CAP
able Of being a good and efficient
citizen. There is no race prejudice
against him. The time is come wheT
he should be given his chance.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-10
WILSON AND GARRISON

The President and his Secretary
Of War are indUlging a joint debate
on the question of military pre-
paredness. The Secretary's report
reflects the views of the military
authorities with whom he has been
associated since he has been at the
War Office. He does not 90 so far,
indeed, as did General Wotherspoon,
in demanding increase of tie army;
but he takes a considerable step,
and it is right in line with the
recommendation of the retired chief
Of staff. General Wotherspoon pro-
posed increasing the standing army
to about 205,O0O men, and then
creating q reserve in connection with
il; Secretary Garrison would recruit
the regular army TO full war
strength, which would be about
10000 men; and he, too. would
proceed to establishment Of & re-
Serve.
Not only are the recommendations
Of Secretary Garrison decidedly In
harmonious with the observations OF
President Wilson in his address TO
Congress on Tuesday, but the tone
that the Secretary assumes is yet
more discordant. He vigorously in
5ists on preparedness as necessary,
and agrees With the view that this
newspaper has repeatedly expressed,
iGaely, that the present condition
II worldwide war constitutes an
emergency of which this country is
bound to take notice, and to which
it has need to adjust its military ar
engagements.
There will be, Of course, enthUs-
lasts to insist that the President and
his Secretary of War have hope
ksssly disagreed, and therefore that
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-10
Sons of JOve Elect and
Hear TOaSts at Banquet

i. g. McLOU"t!n a. statesman,
Thomas Fisher as tribune. w. p.
Uadley as secretary. and &. O. Reed
as treasurer are today taking up
their respective duties as officers of
the Sons Of J0vo. an Organization of
the electrical men of Washing on.
The election was st the Lord Balti-
moro club last evening. and was pre-
coded by a banquet.
Addresses were made by l.. :. Mar
lowe. J. G. McLoTghlin. T.. y. Pat
terson. T. l.. Townsend. Thomas Fish
Ct. }. NJ Schneider. Harry Ward,
Howard ;. Fisk. ". b. Hadley. u. +,
Kline, OF the CleNcl chapter. and
T.. 8 Rhodes Of Warren. Ohio. a
ca baret performance was given.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-10
Ethics of Hat Raising.

To the Editor of the Nail Bag
Your correspondent. signed "OGeu-
thor" shows more erudition than logic
in his reply to III. L. b and Inter
ested Reader on the subject of hat
raising and courtesy in general Or.
perhaps, 1t may be said that his reas-
onine is correct, only that he starts on
the wrong basis when he assumes that
a gentleman, the real article, discrimi-
mates his courtesy toward women ac-
cording to her class. or individual
worth. A sure enough gentleman shows
these little courtesies to the other sex.
not because it is due TO the spectre
woman, but, because II is DUE TO HIM
SELF As I said before, il IS the Gus
tom of gentlemen, and, therefore, ne
observes it for the same reason that ne
wears 4 collar.
So let "Odenthor' consider that when
he fails in the usual courteous obServ-
ances of a gentleman toward a woman
because he rates that particular woman
as not OF his class. he Il nos hurting
her standing. but only his own IN the
estimation OF the better class or 90
servers. As for ''iudiscTim.nate hat
raising however. nobody could expect
.'Odenthor'' to stalk majestically down
tine street raising his nat right and
left There are reasonable limitations
of course But. as long as woman
presents an approach to the outward
sembIance of a lady, he risks his own
reputation as a gentleman among. the
elect If he publicly Sights her. either
by omission or by commission. Eve
though she may be, IN his opinion. iE
Serior in some way. his slight establish
es his inferiority, and not hers, in the
eyes OF the truly cultured. He can
never be a Walter Raleigh If he
reserves HIS courtesy for the refined
and charming lass who appeals to him.
as any fellow is polite under those cir
cumstances. H L. B.
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duiry about the Capital City. Pupils
at Armstrong seem to be answering
the questions because they are in
teresting as we'll as for the sake
OF the competition. One boy told me
the questions were worth the trouble
he took whether he received a medal
or not
The educational value OF the Times
competition has MADE a strong ap-
peal to teachers. We all feel that
The Times is doing a splendid work in
encouraging this sort of study OF
conditions in Washington BY the
information contestants gain in the
competition they will be made more
intelligent, and therefore better citi-
z>ns.
Mr.. wilkinson announced the conpe.
titfon to his pupils. urged them to enter
il. and the bulletin board at the Arm
strong school bears the daily questions
as published in The Times.
With the Endorsement OF Principa
Daniel, printed yesterday in The Times
pupils at Mckinley Manual Training
School are taking a warmer interes
than before In the contest.
But the academic high schools, Cen
trail, Eastern, Western and NJ Street
are far from being in the ruck in th'
competition. In the English and history
departments of this school the compe
tition is arousing special interest, and
the teachers are as busy answering th'
questions, for the sake of the informa
ton to be gained, as the pupils. On'
teacher said:
I have taught Washington history.
and I thought I was fairly well ac-
duainted with the city's annals But
some OF the questions asked have
''stumped" me. I am glad for an
opportunity which encourages us all
to learn more about the city In
which we live and teach
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-10
immigration Bill To Be
Pressed to Early Vote

The immigration bill will probably he
dressed to a vote in the Senate in the
near future.
The bill which contains the hteracy
tc.t gained the riaht Of way yesterday.
and has become the unfinished business
OF the Senate.
Senator Reed is threatening l" M
buster on the bill II It Is pressed al
this zine but its supporters are bent
on A vote. and say it will pass easily.
~ II does. the question Of what to do
about the Iitcracy test viii he up to the
Trc.idcpt The bill differs little from
m, one President Taft vetoed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-10
New Words To "Tippera-y. "

To tn, Editor o. the Mar Ea--
Being deprived OF rum ard raStimN.
all in the same Administration, nay
work something Of a hardship ON tHs
bows in our navy, but there surely 2
...rinnsrarv' without violating TINS latest
order of the honorable Secretary " Jr5
Tayv. surely that official could take
no offence if the SuuS we're localized 10
cover most of the United states
otter the following version:
..Tt's a long way 10 rallahaSNe,
IFS a long way to go.
us a long way to Oskaloosa.
Where the grape juice bushes grow.
C;ood-bye Couey Island,
Farewell Herald Square.
H. q, LONG: lnHS way To Benton HaTbor
Rllt my heIrt'S risht there
This gem is not copyrighted and :
offer il as a consolation prize 10 Uncle
sam. tackles. SYMPATHETIC.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-10
Municipal Hospital Badly Needed.

To the Editor Of the Mail Bag:
A new municipal hospital Is needed
In the District OF Columbia. One hun
dred and fifty is the capacity O. 2 los
pital. but 200 and more of the poor OF
this community are crowded into the
group of decaying wooden buildings
which constitute the hospital proper.
The staff, nurses. and physicians suffer
hardships in their effort to care for
the increased number Of Iatients. Con-
greSs can change this COM ~
has long been a blot on the face of our.
city. lnasmuch as the physicians skill
is valuable only as 1t il susyy.-.--,-..- Ga
by good nursing and prope '~-iro-.-
ment- j hope that Congress will awak-
en- to its du,y and supply funds for
this worthy charity. NJ. ". J.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-10
Amusements.

Nationsl-"IIy Tady's Dress SIS n IN
B~lasco-''1he Fallen Idol" $50 D m
Columbia-''t Perfect Lady" 2:l5 and Sis
PoIrs-''The Lily" Els and Sis D
H. r keith'S-N audeyille c.l5 and SIX n n,
Gayety-Burlesque. 2:l5 ana S:I5 p. m
Gardcn-Photoplays' 10 a m. 70 II p. m.
CranLall's-P hOtoplRys.
aajestic-Burlesque. 2:l6 and s:I5 D. m
EelascO-Fuller Sisters 4:3O D. n
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-10
Y hats on the Program in
Washington
Today.

loday.
Meetings evening:
Masonic-The New Jerusalem. No 9 eIsc-
ton. George e. Whiting. No 81 election
and installation: TempIe-Noyes No. 90
election; Washington. No. ?. Royal Arch
Masons; Masonic Veterans Association, an
nual meeting: William F. Hunt No. IS
Eastern Star.
Odd Fellows-Excelsior. No. II: Columbia
no. 10: Salem. No. -
knights OF Pythias-Harrlony. No IL
Observation-Disclosures Tent. No. s.
National Union-washington Council, Fra
ternal Council
Socialist partly. p. s. l.. 81 E street
northwest pm.
Annual meeting. National Consumers
League. Raleigh Hotel, II a m. 70 10 D. m
Civil Service Retirement banquet. Arcade
Auditorium, p. m.
Annual meeting Masonic Veteran Assoria-
ton. New Masonic Temple, 7:3O D. m.
Meeting F1agg Council, No 25s. UnfteI Com
mercial Travellers. Chamber OF Commerce
80 p. m.
N.idwinter oyster roast. washington Lodge
o, Elks. clubhouse, $50 II street northwest.
S D.
illustrated lecture. The Philippines 80 Con-
gresham Clarence y. Miller. Home Club.
%.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-10
Civil Service Pension
Move TO Start Tonight

One thousand workers at the Navy
Yard are expected to attend the banquet
tonight at the Arcade. AT which. Il IS
expected. there will he started a move
pioyes.
rhc speakers will he 7. p. sylvan. OF
New York. author Of the Bell 'relc-
phone pension system. William T.. An
,.rrvs, auditor oi tho Treasury Depart
uoni. the rev. pr g. T.. Granger.
r.fytor Of Guutuu Temple Memorial
church. and Senator Thomas Sterling.
Of South Dakota
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-10
Baseball Salaries Too High.

To the Editor OF the Mail Bag.
/ am glad to see there are SO many
reasonable followers OF Washington
supporting our ball club in its stand OF
DENYING to Walter Johnson higher sal
airy.
The salaries of players have advanced
to the point that il is necessary q"
make some retrenchment and the Wash
ington club Is right in not allowing the
admitted star to carry it further. While
the detection of Johnson may Yea
others to follow what now appears q"
have been an iIl-starred move, the
game OF baseball viii be better OF ln
the years of the future. J. \. l.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-10
Tomorrow.

Meetings. evening:
Masonic-St. Johns No Il, election. Ho-.
No % election. Eureka. No 4 ana IaTTJ-
tol. No. II. Royal Arch Masons: Takoris
No u: Cathedral. No f. and St JnbnSs
Lodge. No. IS Eastern Star.
Odd Feilows-PhoeniN. No. -: Central NJ
!: Metropolis. 10 Is, Dorcas No 4 and
Martha Washington, No. ;. RsbeEaE
I.UQses.
special convention; RathbOne Bible class.
SyruCusians. No. 10. Rathbone- superior
No %; Rathbone Temple. No. s. Pythian
Sisters General Relief Bureau nonfTIv
meeting
National Inion-EatioHal Capital Council
sir<inloy council. Georgetown Council
EaDcuot honor % Congressman e. r Ham
lin Mems BarCca Class. metropolitan lap
list church. s p.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-10
Capital Free From Gunmen-

To the Editor OF the Mail Bag;
While there is all this suspense and
excitement in Washington on local is
sues let it at least be remembered that
this city is not infected by the work OF
gunner.
Gangsters are overrunning New York.
stu this city is comparatively free o.
crimes OF this sort. While all our jet-
ter-writers are touching upon other at
fairs OF this city 1t is rather interesting
to learn that the Capital is free of this
class OF bandits. VI. h L
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-10
Municipal Hospital Badly Needed.

To the Editor OF the Mail Bag:
1t Is to be hoped the subcommittee
Of the House in charge OF the District
appropriation bill will regard with favor
the item for beginning the construction
OF the municipal hospital Thi5 Is
real need, and one shat cannot be filled
too soon.
The Washington Asylum Hospital
which is declared by the Board of Char
tiles TO be totally inadequate. Is the
only institution where the sick poor
are received Surely there can be no
other project included in the District
annual budget of more Importance. No
more time should be lost in beginning
work on the hospital. g. y. NJ.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-10
Mission Head Resigns.

+ J. I.uIlens has resigned as super
intendent Of the Central Mission
l-riou. after having served five years.
He nv return to the active ministry
aCt.r January |. the date MS resirns-
,ior +. to take effect. Stringent tnan-
cial conditions Of the mission are
Eiyen for the action
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-10

Music lovers In search OF novelty hnd
Il at the Belasco Theater this afternoon
at $50 O'Clock at the folk song recital
of the three Fuller sisters, of Dorset,
England. These girls. dressed IN the
quaint costumes Of nearly victorian
GAYS, sing the old, simple peasant songs
of England. Ireland. and Wales. IN
manner that is exquisite in its sympathy
and clearness of diction. Their subjects
are difficult to present properly, as they
demand absolute simplicity and absence
OF any sort of affectation; but the Fuller
sisters seem to accomplish this per-
fectly.
In presenting Germany and Austria
as the subject Of the fourth OF the Sc
ries of Burton Holmes traveloSueS at
the Columbia Theater Sunday evening
and Monday matinee, Mr.. Holmes Will
minimize the cruel conditions which
now prevail and reveal in all the splen-
dor Of achievement one of the greatest
| of civilized lands and people that
| challenged the world In the realm OF
! intellectually. Starting from Ham
| burg with a short side trip to HelSo-
| land, he will convey his hearers. by
means of motion pictures and colored
| lantern slides, into the most interestins
sections of these wonderful countries.
The last OF the illustrated travel
| talks by Harry c. Ostrander IS an
nounced or next Sunday evening az the
Belasco Theater Its subject will be
| 'Ceylon and India two countries with
which Mr.. Ostrander is especially IA
miliar. He Travelled through them for
| hundreds of miles. living with the ma
! lives. journeyinG by the same roads
| and IN Che same cOnveyances as they
I did and learning to know and appre-
/ ciate Their odd an~les On life. AS in all
| the preceding lectures of his course
| here in WASHINGTON, Mr.. Ostrander VIII
show artistically cOlOred Photographic
Illustrations OF striking and interesting
/ things.
! NHcawber is one of Dickens most
| popular characters. and he VIII appear
| in the person OF Frank SpeaiEht at the
| Rrlasco Theater next Tuesday AFTER
noon Speaight is almost Dickens
| character himself, even when he Is not
| irlpersonating one: and when he does
| commence his recital of one Of the
great novclist's books he falls into the
/ spirIt of the thing with wonderful
| spontRneity and success lie has i'iven
| rec!tas here before. and Washington
| Dickens admirers have learned TO LOOK
| for his coming as they wonlI do that
/ OF the author himself.
| Next Tuesday afternoon at iour-thirty
/ o'clock. tue Philadelphia Orchestra VIII
| give the FIRST OF its series OF three con
| certs in Washington. With the great
| coutraIto Mime. Schumann-HelnE an
| nouncod as the soloist and Leopold Sto-
| kowslti conductor the concert promises
| to be one OF the most interesting events
| Of the musical season.
In Old Tyrol." the novel little mu--
| steal comedy. which has been hit OF
! tbn bill the first half Of the week at
| -, Cosmos Theatcr. will remain for
! the entire week. The new bill begin
| ming with the mat.nees TO-DAY Will he
! headed by another real feature. the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-10

IL the House passes a bill. and the
Senate approves 1t also. then all Il
needs is the Endorsement OF the Fed
eral League.
United States will never pay off the
national debt until 1t gets a manager
who knows how to sell ball players.
il a dying art.
No hurry about that Christmas shop
ping.
Any time in the next two or three sec
onds will do.