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The Washington times., 1914-08-03
THE DUTY OF CONGRESS

So long as Congress is nominally
in session, at such a time as the
present, it ought to be actually on
the job. The failure of the House to
get a quorum yesterday is not an in
spring spectacle. 1t does not argue
very high appreciation of the seri-
BUSINESS of world conditions that
even the man in the street, say
nothing of the legislative chamber,
should recognize as demanding the
attention of responsible figures in
the Government.
1t is understood that the Admins
tration prefers that Congress shall
continue in session, in view of the
European situation. Just why is
not very apparent. The loose and
needless way that American legis-
lators have of talking at such times
is not calculated to smooth the path
that our diplomacy must follow.
And be it impressed right here,
our diplomacy will have ample trou-
bles if the great war goes on, as
seems certain. President Angel, of
Michigan University, has pointed out
the difficulties this nation will have
in avoiding grave complications. Few
men in this country understand these
better than this authority on
affairs; few are more
entitled to respectful attention when
they sound such warning.
An illustration of the possibilities
of trouble in this juncture may be-
seen in the determined effort to
pass hasty legislation permitting all
classes of foreign vessels to secure
registry. This legislation
would be construed abroad as the
effort to take advantage of the pre-
occupation of other countries to
seize their maritime interests. It
would not draw to our flag any Brit
ish shipping, which will be well pro-
tected by the British navy. If it
brought to US any of the vessels of
other powers, they would be watched
by British ships of war with eagle
eye, and the natural suspicion that
they were going to carry an American
flag only to protect them in work
ing for interests that we may pres
emily find at war with those of Brit
ain. Thus is presented the possibili-
lies Of differences with Britain, such
as would be immeasurably embar-
RAISING.
There is a wide prospect of legiti-
nate gains for American shipping
" reason of the war. But this Gov
cannot be too careful how |
t proceeds to get itself involved in
he affairs of Europe. A far less
Objectionable policy on the part of
his country. in the time of the Ma
wars, involved US in con-
.ests, first with France, and after
ward with England.
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I ruths By Women Who
Wow, Helping the Needy to
AIlOW Help Themselves
Georgetown Industrial Center

To help those who help themselves the best form of charity
TO give work those ho though Milling and anxious obtain
otherwise wise method aiding needy Conrad Syms
believes She relates herein the efforts Georgetown
trial center to follow that theory The greatest difficulty which
presents itself is to find work which the of unskHed unempo
ed are capable of doing
Mrs. Syme tells of eagerness NTH which those who are for
innate enough to be enrolled books organizations accept
the work which given them No effort great to obtain it. She
explains how cast oft clothing household furnishings make
Of revenue and table makes possible TO,
mothers to make their Christmas.
Mrs. Syme served as president of this association for
years and chairman of of its chief committees For oyer
fire she has been efficient ndeguble member moi
only giving her interest," but Efforts further This charity
By MRS CONRAD sYME
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THE LINCOLN HIGHWAY.

The letter in which President JOY
of the Lincoln Highway Association
tells President Wilson that it is i'm,
possible now to change the route
so as to take in Washington and Bal,
timore, is not very impressive. The
President wrote to Mr.. Joy, suggest
ing the sentimental and patriotic
reasons that so obviously argue for
a route including the National Capt.
tai. Mr.. Joy replies that the change
Of route would add 172 miles to its
length between New York and San
Francisco, and that the communities
have already committed themselves
to another route, which cannot now
be changed.
If the purpose of the Lincoln
highway were merely to be the
shortest possible route from ocean
10 ocean; if it were to be used ex-
clusively by speed merchants seek
ing new records across the CONT
merit; if everybody who used it were
to be a trans-continental tourist,
with eagerness to get across as soon
rs possible, and no concern to see
the points of interest in his country,
there would be vastly more justifica-
ion for this view. But in that event
it ought to be named, not the Lin
coin Highway, but the Interoceanic
Speedway.
Every real consideration that is
suggested by the name that has been
adopted for purposes of patriotic ap-
peal, argues for the inclusion of
Washington on this route. It ought
% be more largely sentimental
han a commercial project. In the
ong run, it may be ventured, the
promoters of the enterprise will find
themselves much in need of all the
aid they can get from the patriotic
impulses and sentiments of the
country. To drop out the National
Capital, to make the highway, as the
PRESIDENT has suggested, sectional
affair, will be to deprive it of a
large part of its appeal to truly ma
tional interest.
The next thing will be a project
for a parallel highway on Southern
route; indeed, that has already been
hrought forward. The last thing to
De desired is sectional rivalry in
such a cause. By all means the
suggestion of President Wilson
ought to be adopted by the associa-
ion, and Washington included in the
route.
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OUR SHIPPING POLICY.

Just at a time when there has
been much rejoicing over the signifi-
canoe of a completed century of
peace with Great Britain, reminder
comes in most unexpected form of
the fact that this country did not
gain the things for which it went
into the war of 1872.
Gree trade and sailors rights"
was the slogan of the infant nation
when it hurled itself against the
power of Britain. The protest was
against the stopping, search, and too
often the seizure of American mer-
chant ships, and the impressment of
American seamen into the British
navy. The peace that ended the
war of 1912 made no concession to
our claims on these points. Indeed,
it is just as well for American jingo-
ism to be reminded occasionally that
only excellent diplomacy and the
complexities of the European politi-
cal situation saved this country from
substantial losses and a humiliating
peace.
Today the country confronts a
crisis which recalls the misfortune
of that indecisive settlement. With
all Europe on the verge of war, it is
expected that many foreign-built
vessels will seek refuge under the
neutral Stars and Stripes. Shall it
be granted to them?
The answer is easy enough, at
first glance. We have recently
passed law admitting foreign-built
ships to American registry. Let
them now take advantage of it and
bsccme American ships.
But there is another side to it.
Great Britain will presumably be
the maritime dictator in case of the
general war. She will view with no
satisfaction the spectacle of German
and Italian vessels carrying the
American flag. perhaps only as
temporary expedient, in order 20 ad-
vantage themselves by whatever
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and by cooperation with other patri-
otto orders they helped establish
the temporary home for soldiers
and sailors now located at Third and
c streets northwest.
One OF the biggest single pieces Of
work done by the legion was their
provision for the Standardization
soldiers upon their return here from
the field. Many of the boys enlisted
in the District National Guard had
homes in the States. Many Of these
returned to the city in an enfeebled
condition, and some of them were
Ill. The need was SO great that
large hall was rented on Ninth
street, and there for two months
these soldiers were cared for, nursed
back to health, and in many cases
transportation back home was pro-
vided. More than 200 were cared for
during this period, at a total cost OF
more than $4,000
Not only in acts Of mercy and re-
lief, but In many civic movements
the name of the legion has gone
down in municipal history. To its
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IEUT. MARCELLUS THOMPSON,
U. s. A.. will leave Wednesday

u. =. A., Will leave "wednesday
j. for Deal Beach, n. J., where on
August Il his marriage to Miss
Dorothy Harvey, daughter Of Col and
Mrs. George Harvey, will take place.
Colonel and Mrs. Harvey will entertain
a large house party at the time Of the
wedding. Next Monday Lieutenant
Thompson will entertain at his bache-
lor dinner in New York. his guests in
GLIDING his best man and ushers Lieut..
F. c. Harrington, of the Engineer
Corps. U. S. A: Capt. ]. ]. Walsh.
Lieut.. Philip Mathews. and Lieut. Rob-
ert Goolrick, all Of the army. and En-
sign Lawrence Townsend. jr.. of tho
navy. all Of whom will return with him
to Deal the following mrning.
ASser the wedding trip, Lieutenant
Thompson will bring his bride to Fort
washington, where he is stationed.
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Miss Margaret Wilson was enthusi-
astically received on Saturday after
noon when she sang at the concert at
the Ontwood. Mt. POcono. Pa. given
for the benefit OF Trinity Episcopal
Church, Mt Pocono. Miss Wilson chose
two old English ballads.
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The Minister Of Argentina, John W.
Garrett, and Mrs. Garrett, now in Lon
don. are among the Americans who will
doubtless be seriously Inconvenience
by the war situation. Mr.. Garrett has
been recently advanced to ambassador,
bat has as yet been unable to present
his credentials Mrs. Garrett was for
merry Miss Alice Warder. of this city.
Mrs. Richard Lee Fearn has closed
her apartment at the Brighton and will
spend the remainder Of the summer at
Chevy Chase.
Congressman and Mrs Peter Goelet
Gerry have concluded a short visit to
Newport and returned to their summer
home in New York They were guests
for several days OF Mrs Gerry's mother.
Mrs. Richard Townsend. and will re-
peat their visit later in the season. Mr..
and Mrs. Gerry made their trip to and
from Newport by motor.
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Count Raoul d'Adhemar and Gerald
May. who left Washington recently for
Newport. spent Saturday at Narragan
sett Pier. They attended the polo game
at Point Judith in the morning and re-
manned for the dance at the Casino.
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Col Thomas w. Symons. L. s. A., has
Joined Mrs. Symons at their home in
New Hampshire avenue. where they are
awaiting news from their young son.
Noel Symons. who is passing his vaca-
ton with friend in Europe.
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The marriage OF Miss Ruth Winston
Ledbetter and Charles e. Bureoon. of
Washington. took place last Tuesday
at the home Of the brides mother. Mrs.
W. q. Ledbetter. in Elm street Bir
mineham, Ala. The Rev. DIR. Preston
Blake. pastor Of South Baptist Church.
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Have a Laugh
Egg View Notes.
From Judge.)

Truman Bilge Is spending the sum-
mer trying to tame a large swapping
turtle.
Yves Weese claims that hungry MOS
Quttoes sing soprano.
During a drug store iigh: in Spring
Ledge Saturday. Ote Climber, who was
watching. got pushed through 4 show
case of perfumery. spilliny a lot on his
new clothes. He has put them on for
every day.
Having in mind the fair to be held in
Pollywog some time In the fall. Sim
Swartz. Chef Lumley. and Corny Paine
ran down the road Tuesday evening in
a two-mile practice foot race. being
Joined near the church corner by Witt
Larcom. who was quite anxious to fld
out what had happened.
Dow Ludlum has got back from a
weeks attempt at breaking into high
Pollywog society. where he spent moro
time polishing his bald head than he
did his manners-Leslie Van Every.
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SOCIETY UPSIDE DOWN.

Quite involuntarily under the
stress of war rumors aristocratic
Europe is re-enacting the ancient
Roman Saturnalia, when masters
served slaves, and choicest treasures
we're pressed into the service of the
lmble.
In the Irish nationalist army the
voUth who knows how to handle a
gun or direct drill gives orders to
he employer of his working hours
or disciplines the university profess
sor who will next day pass upon his
qualifications in law or medicine. The
ountry gentleman marches shoulder
20 shoulder with the grocer whom
Matthew Arnold thought indistin-
unstable from the Philistine and for
whom not even superior sportsman
ship can extort a gracious welcome
from English society.
In Austria, land of ironclad Ell
1uette, the public only a few days
go was scandalized because travel
"rs found shelter from a violent
thunderstorm in the same waiting
room with the collins of the arch
duke and duchess. Now distinctions
Of rank are thrown to the winds
while Veterinarians and their
retinue flee precipitately from the
seat of war. Passengers of first,
second, and third class stand not
Upon the order Of their going, but
huddle into one compartment, rub
hing elbows where they hardly roc
ognized a common interest before.
The workaday world and the world
Of fashion have been violently tele-
sccped together as they seldom are,
save on the desert island where the
admirable Crichton shows how a
butler can lord it over the nobility.
kswhere in the Old World are
The Washington times., 1914-08-03
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clothing of her son, and was told
that the mother could not give Il
because George wore his clothes IN
til they were really In no condf-
ton to give to any one. She was
asked to send them anyway. and
when the bundle was opened at the
Georgetown Center, one Of the sew
ing women raised her eyes In
Thanksgiving and said: THE Lord
does surely provide"-thus acknowl-
edging the great source OF supply
that meets every human need. what
q difference the viewpoint makes7
Christmas Preparation.
The Christmas preparation is one
interesting phase Of this work. Be
hev1ng that the true Christmas
spirit is better fosteFed by enabling
mothers to make their own Christ
mas. rather than encouraging them
and the children to look for dona-
tons from outsiders. the George
town Center has added to its other
work Christmas table.
On this table. several weeks be
fore Christmas. are placed toys anu
Christmas tree ornaments. which
are sold to the women or given
them in return Tor their sewing
In this way, the toys that mean so
huCu " l1o Cnllufcn IN TIE CAP
bage patch, are placed within the
reach of all. and the children on
the broad avenues, who contribute
many of these toys because they
are damaged, or the children have
become tired OF them, would be
made very happy Il they could see
the joy they bring into squalid and
cherries homes.
Enabled To Buy Toys.
One woman last Christmas, who
was struggling to care for a hus-
band dying of tuberculosis. and two
small children. left the place with
a face fairly beaming with delight,
because the basket In which she
had returned the sewing. was filled
with toys, toys that she had been
enabled to buy. thus enjoying the
pleasure that every mother feels In
giving pleasure to her children. Let
US, as Christmas approaches again.
remember these mothers and their
little children, For We must share,
IL We would keep. the blessing from
above. Ceasing to give, we cease
to have. such is the Lord OF love"
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School Fairgrounds to
Show Industrial Work

Under the supervision Of Miss 8. A.
Tichenor, the school Fairgrounds Of
Washington will give an exhibition of
industrial work next Friday and Mon
day evenings. from s until 3 o'clock.
On Friday evening the work Of the
following school Fairgrounds will be ex-
hibited: Wallach, Ludlow, Ketcham,
Birney, Congress Heights, Giddings and
Laugston. The work of Phillips Ma
gruder, Monroe, Petworth. Henry,
Bowen and Jefferson will be exhibited
Monday.
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immunity that flag may confer. 1t
is not beyond possibility that pal
pable bid by this country for trans
fer of shipping from the flags of
belligerents to our own registry,
might cause friction with Britain
which would be far more grave in
its consequences than would be JUS
titled by any mushroom gains in our
tonnage. 1t will be well not to pass
legislation in haste, only to discover
later that it represented a mistake
and the menace of involving US in
the troubles of Europe.
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Same Meaning.

Mother, what does 1t mean when
you read about escaping 'Scylla' only to
get into worse trouble with 'Charyb-
dis?'" asked Mrs. Bakers young hope
full
Mrs Baker looked appealingly at her
husband.
ITS like this. Willie" explained his
father, coming 10 his wife's rescue. 1t
means that just as soon as We get
through paying Ice bills, we have to
buy coall"
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II the good wife is wised up to all
the old excuses, you might get fellow
poker player to mail you sealed orders.
not to be opened until you are three
squares from the house.
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By the U. S. Marine Band, Marine
Barracks, ago p. m.
WILLIAM Fl. SANTLEMANN.
Leader.

March. with Sword and Lance"
Starke
Overture. 'Nabucodenosor" Verdi
.a) Intermezzo. "Cavalleria Rusti-
cana NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. MascaSni
(bl "Loin du Bali. GilIet
Cornet duet, Der Perien" Killing
Musicians John J. Miller and Hans
Joergenson.
Scenes from The Bohemian Girl
Balfe
iavotte. Fem and Chic. Won Blon
Waltz. Wiener Burger" .Ziehrer
March. The Free Lance" Sousa
The Star-Spangled Banner
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TIE OlDEST INAAI

Don't know who
will win tn crool
war, but the car
appears t be at
least three yards of
gold braid ahead Of
the other Kings" ,
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defiant attitude toward Austria, ana
hopes internal disorders will impede
the advance OF the Austrian armies.
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The next time the butcher raises the
price Of beefsteaks. threaten to rush
troops across his frontier.
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At the same time, sudden mobiliza-
ton of all the chips on the other side
of the table would indicate that watch
full waiting was a bad policy and that
the time had come to start nlibustering
on the next Jackpot.
Oh-war has her victories as well as
peace
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Concerts Today
By the Fifth U. S. Cavalry Band,
Franklin Park, at 1890 p. N.
WILLIAM J. CAIN, Leader.

March. "Bombardment' .... Heed
Overture. Hungarian Comedy"
kela-Bela
Caprice, Among the Lilies. Frey
Potpourri, Broadway Review"
Lampe
(a) Quartet from "Rigoletto". Verdi
Cb) Mezzo. La Rose" .Ascher
Excerpts from THE FREELY. F'rimI
March. ION Jersey Shore. Pryor
The Star-Spangled Banner"
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A gentle hint to the walters that you
are member OF the Triple Alliance
will improve the service wonderfully.
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What's on The Program, in
Washington
TODAY.

TODAY.
Masonic-Potomac. No 5; B. B. French. No
Is: Anacostia, Nc. q; Pentalpha No -
NJ. M. Mt. Pleasant. No. .; Ruth Chapter
No. l, of the Eastern Star
Knights OF Pythias-EquaI. No Il: Amar-
anth, No. IS; Century, No. So page and
knight ranks.
Odd Fellows-Union, No IL and Covenant
No Is. degree; Beacon. No. Is, and Lang.
don, No. IS.
Amusements.
Columbia-''The Senator" s:i5 D. m
Polfs-"The Man From Mexico" els rpd
Sis p. m.
Cosmos-Naudeville
Glen Echo-An amusenents
CHEVY Chase Lake-Marine Band concert and
dancing.
Tomorrow.
hssonie-M. NJ. Parker. No. q, E. A.; King
knights of Pythias-webster. No. :: Excel
sior, No. IA: Hermione, No II; Capital.
Odd Fellows-Washington No. S; Cola
Rule. No. II. and Amity. No. q. business
AmusementS
Columbia-''The Senator" Sis D. m
Polfs-'The Man From Mexico" Els ana
sis D III
Cosmos-Vaudeville
Glen Echo-All amusements
Chevy Chase Lake-Marine Band concert ana
dAncinE.
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Here are a few examples Of the
sort Of patriotism exemplIied b,
the Legion of Loyal Women:
They cared for 200 soldiers upon
their return from the Spanish
American War.
They sent $500 worth of clothing
to the sufferers at Salem.
They we're hosts of 80 pa'
nurses at the 1902 encampment Of
the G. A. r. in Washington.
They helped furnish the present
commodious and well equipped
home for soldiers and sailors.
By J. R. HILDEBRAND.
The Legion of Loyal Women is a
patriotic organization. But its
patriotism has been interpreted in
deeds. not in mords.
Add to its twenty-one years under
its present name the six years the
legion acted as an auxiliary to the
Department of the Potomac, G. A
R., and II takes its rank among the
very earliest women's organizations
in the city.
Formed primarily to give aid to the
soldiers who fought In the civil war
and to the wives Of these men, tho
legion soon looked to a wider field OF
service, for the pension laws and
soldiers homes assured the protec-
ton and care of the Union veterans.
In the first six years as an indie
pendent organization the society
raised. by solicitation, contributions
and entertainments, $4,000 for relief
work. When Miss Clara Barton was
president Of the Red Cross Society
the legion was an auxiliary TO that
organization. In that capacity,
ferers in the Johnstown flood, to
those whose homes were wiped out
in the Galveston food, to the strfck-
en- Armenians aud, though the legion
primarily Is an organization OF
Northern women, 1t reached out to
the Southland during the fever
scourge.
Aid Other Enterprises.
A number of enterprises of help
full nature now operating in Wash
ington had their inception with the
legion. These women furnished the
first rooms used as an office by the
Associated Charities, they were the
first to furnish and maintain a room
for the Aid Association Of the Blind,
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By the u. S. Soldiers Home Band,
At Bandstand, 4 p. m.
JOHN 8. M. ZIMMERMAN,
Director.

March. THE Thunderer" Sousa
Overture, La GAIA Ladra". .Rossinl
Romance, "A Tale of Two Hearts"
Roberts
Selection. High links" .Friml
Indian characteristic. THE Toma-
ndNh IdHC' .-....,...-. hermann
Excerpts from The Merry Widow
Lehar
Finale. Love Me While the Lovin'
Is Good" .............Eon Tilzer
The Star-Spangled Banner"
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It's an i'll wind that blows nobody
good. Fly is safe for awhile. Europeans
will be so busy swatting each other that
they won't be able to spare any swats
for Brother Fly.
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Legion of Loyal Women Finds
Field For Municipal Service
Auxiliary to G. A. r., in Its Early
Days Patriotic Body, Now
Reaches Helping Hand to
Varied Enterprises.

Interest in Civic Matters Marked
by Married Women's Rights
Law. and Street Car Vesti-
buIeS.
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The Silver
Lining
Edited by ARTHUR BAER.

Good morning. Have you declare,
war against anybody?
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You're not stylish II you haven't
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Everybody's doing it this season.
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OF course, IL cruel wars privations and
sufferings should force US all to make
some sacrifice for the country. the dear
girls will meet the situation like true
heroines and make their bathing cos
tunes out of half the material for
merly used.
So far as newspaper space is con-
cerned, Dominica, Haiti, Nicaragua.
and Mexico are on the wrong side Of the
Atlantic.
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By MRS. CONRAD sYME.