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The Washington times., 1914-11-30
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Meetings. evening:
Observation-Disclosures Centennial. Nc H.
special. .. m: Pentalpa. No. q. special
D. IN.
odd FelIows-Union. No. II: Covenant. No.
ls: Beacon. No Is; Lsngdon. No. IS
Knights Of Pythias-Century. No. 30. Equal
No. II.
Lecture District Water Department" W
A. Mcfarland. Cosmos Club. S D m
Meeting. Associated Charities. Rauscher's S
D. m.
Dancing party. Young Mems Hebrew Asso-
citation. Old Masonic Temple D. m
Dancing exhibit. pupils OF Miss Hayes. Odd
Fellows Hall. D. N.
Meeting. commuters on Metropolitan branch,
10 Fourteenth street northwest as n m.
ksllipolis GrOtto meets with Washington
Centennial Lodge. odd Fellows Hall. 100
p. m.
Socialist party meetinES-Jewish branch and
Tailors Union. Sll stree: northwest 6
r.
General land Office night. program and
dancing Home Club. p. m.
Dance. Washington Ssengcrbund. 3l4 c street
northwest. S p. m.
Theater party. Ashlar Club. S:i5 p m
Motion pictures. Yosemite National Park. In
terror Department. Linthicum Hall. George
town
MusiclIc. benefit OF the blind. Library Of
Congress. Sis p. m.
Reception. Mercurlan cub p. m.
The Washington times., 1914-11-30
THE COMMUTERS FIGHT

A general meeting of commuters
residing in the suburban villages
tributary to Washington is being
held this afternoon, to discuss plans
for opposing the heavy increase in
Communication rates that has been an
nounced by the Pennsylvania and
Baltimore and Ohio roads. In New
Jersey the public service commission
has taken steps to suspend the in
creases; and like action in Pennsyl-
vania is promised as a result of the
determined efforts of the Philadel-
phia commuters.
This proposal to increase by 40 to
80 per cent the rates of fare which
whole communities must pay in or
der to go to and from their daily
business, deserves a most careful in
vestigation. In Washington, it is an
exclusive concern of the Interstate
Commerce Commission, because the
District Public Utilities Commission
is expressly excluded from any au-
thority over the steam railroads.
Possibly the local government might
devise a ground on which to inter-
vene in behalf of the general inter
ests Of the city and its surrounding
territory; but the decision of the
question will lie with the Interstate
Commission, not with any local
tribunal.
There is sharp difference be-
tween a ) per cent increase of
freight rates, which would be felt by
the whole community, about in pro-
portion as it patronizes the freight
service of the railroads, and a much
greater increase of Communication
rates. In no branch of their service
do the railroads lay such heavy toll
on particular class of people, as in
communication rates. 1t is true that
the service is given at a very low
figure; but that is not the only de-
tail that must be considered. To in
crease commuters rates by half or
whereabouts, means the imposition on
a strictly limited class of people, of
a burden that ought to be spread
over the whole population. Com
munities have been created and
property values established on the
presumption that certain commuta-
ton rates are fixed and permanent.
The business of a commercial city
would be wrecked by imposing on it
a very small increase in freight
rates while permitting competing
centers to-continue doing business at
the old rates. Similarly, the people
VINO must use Communication tickets
viii be the victims of a class dis
elimination if they are compelled to
stand a heavy increase.
There has never been serious pro-
test Oh the part of the railroads
against the Communication rates they
have charged, until very lately.
These Communication rates were es-
The Washington times., 1914-11-30
THE CROWN PRINCE.

Crown Prince Frederick William
of Germany, in a remarkable inter-
view cabled to The Times today, de-
clares that the present war is "the
most stupid, senseless, and unneces-
sary war in modern times" That
sounds like the prelude to a confess
sion on behalf of Germany; but the
substance of the crown princes
statement is nothing of the sort.
Rather, it is a new effort to state
the favorite German thesis that Ger
many was jumped on and had to de-
fend herself.
The opening paragraph of the in
terview suggests the possibility of
inspiration; of German response to
the recent British assurance that
there is no bitterness toward Ger
many in the British heart. In that
light, the crown princes statement
might be regarded as an advance to-
ward peace proposals; a suggestion
to the American public and Govern
ment that Germany might be willing
to listen to a discussion of peace pre-
liminaries initiated by this Govern
ment.
But the succeeding expressions
wipe out the hopeful impression left
by these opening words. The young
man goes back to the Germanic
theory that perfdious Albion set up
the whole job. Germans, even in
high place, may yet believe that; the
outside world does not, and the long
er the discussion continues, the more
emphatically it is convinced that it is
not true. A nation with practically
no army does not figure and finesse
itself into a war against a nation
that stands ready to hurl millions of
finished soldiers against it. The idea
is trifie too absurd.
The crown prince, of course, is
crown prince; which means that he
is likely to be more or less a leader,
under the rose, of the sentiment
against the crown. Crown princes
generally disagree with the crown.
That is human nature and human ex-
perience. Frederick William has al
ways quarreled with the Kaiser. Only
a little while before the war started,
the young man was sent away to
an obscure garrison town to do PEN
ance for talking politics too much.
But in the present instance he has
not done anything that his father
might oppose. He has not found
fault with German diplomacy or
German militarism; merely with the
policies of Germany's enemies,
whom Germany is not expected es-
pecially to like.
1t is not very important whose
militarism started the war. If the
Germans like to think British mill
tarism was the aggressor, and Ger
man militarism the victim, that will
do no harm; provided, that when the
war is over, all militarism is ended.
That is the real point. The crown
prince does not hold out much hope
that Germany is getting ready to
talk peace on basis that the rest
of the combatants will regard as
The Washington times., 1914-11-30
AmuSements,

S:l5 y. m.
Holmes lecture 40 D. m
ReIssco-Mantell in king John" p. m.
Polrs-"A Woman's Way" 2:l5 and Sis D.
T. r Keith's-Vaudeville. 2:l5 and s:l5 D. m
2.l5 and SID p. m.
Gsrden-Photoplays, 10 a. m. TO IL p. m.
Strand-Photoplays.
Crandalr s-Photoplays
Observation-Disclosures 2:15 3 m.
The Washington times., 1914-11-30
WHAT NEWS MEANS.

London has passed along, through
the censors, whose sense of humor
failed to grasp the situation, pitt
full story of how the people in the
Belgian cities are absolutely de-
prived of news. One of the factors
contributing powerfully to drive the
suffering multitudes toward despera-
ton and revolt against the Germans,
is the fact that they can learn moth
ing about the war and its progress.
All they know is their own misery.
Is it to continue always? They are
not permitted an idea. Will one
side or the other win the war be-
fore all Belgium shall have starved?
They cannot even enjoy the satisfac-
ton of discussing it intelligently,
because they have no facts.
Nothing could be a more danger
GUS imposition on a people in the
position of the Belgians, than this
hanging of coal-hod of scrap on
the conversational safety salve.
They must talk about something; if
they can't talk about the war that is
going on, they will talk more about
their woes and privations due to it;
and that is the preliminary to up
rising.
All this is perfectly plain, even to
the stupid British censorship, when
it concerns Belgium. Why, in the
name of common sense, can't the
censorship understand that, in its
demand for news, the British public,
and the friends of the British public
everywhere, are in a position ana
Joyous to that of the Belgians? There
is no sense suppressing facts that
could have no possible military sig
nifcance. The community is en-
titled to know just as much as it
can know without doing harm. 1t is
being permitted to know just as lit
tie as possible.
The point is illustrated by re-
cent publication in the London
Times, which is just come to hand.
Some weeks ago a British command
performed a deed of especial hero
ism, and General French issued
general order commencing it in the
highest terms. A German force was
well-nigh obliterated in the action
which became the theme of this re-
markable general order. Yet not a
word of the incident reached the
English public until, near a month
later, a private soldier wrote home
about it, and his letter was printed
in a provincial newspaper, from
whose columns the Times secured
the story.
Of course, the Germans knew all
about that military incident; they
lost almost whole regiment. The
publication of the truth could not
have done them any good; they had
the truth anyhow. The people in
Britain would have been cheered to
know such a story of heroism of
their troops.
But they didn't get it.
If German suppression of all news
in Belgium can be understood by the
London censors as a dangerous
policy, why can't the same censors
understand that it is senseless and
to suppress perfectly
harmless and much-desired news in
England and elsewhere?
The Washington times., 1914-11-30
Commissioners Right In Preserving
Neutrality

To the Editor Of the Mail Bag:
The District Commissioners were I'M
doubtedly right in their refusal to ap-
! ONT a committee to take charge of the
local Belgium relief work While the
Commissioners are in sympathy with
the sufferers Of the European war. Off
Cal expressions of their sentiments l..
regard to any particular faction nigh,
bc regarded as a violation of the Presi-
dents neutrality proclamation. Those
in charge of the raising of the relief
fund for the Belgians are deserving
of the highest commentator. but the
heads of the District government can
hardly be expected to give their off
ci't sanction to the movement.
NEUTRAL,
The Washington times., 1914-11-30
MAIL BAG
(FrOm The Times Readers. }

Communications TO the Mall Bag must
onlv: must not exceed 200 words In
length and must be signed with name
and address of the sender. The pub
LEGATION OF letters In The Times Mall
Bag does NOT mean the endorsement
bv The Times Of the opinions OF the
writer. The Mall Rag is an open forum
where the citizens Of WashinLIon can
argue moot uue.tions.
The Washington times., 1914-11-30

Don't associate the Chicago and New
York gunner. The Windy City lads
are simon-pure amateurs and kill for
the love of the sport
The Washington times., 1914-11-30

Mrs. 1. Grosner. who was the guest OF
her son in Philadelphia for the Army
Navy game. win go to New York short
ly to visit relatives.
The Washington times., 1914-11-30

Capt william Mitchell leaves today
for a hunting trip in Virginia.
The Washington times., 1914-11-30

Mrs. Potter Palmer. who has been
visiting her sister. Mrs. Frederick Dent
Grant. left Saturday for her home In
Chicago.
The Washington times., 1914-11-30

Senior Enrique Llorente. OF Juarez,
Mexico. accompanied by his sister has
arrived in Washington TO spend the
winter. and has taken a suite OF rooms
at the Hotel Pownatan.
The Washington times., 1914-11-30

OF course. If you are FIAT dweIIer.
you might buy the young lady next
door a nice engraved ak for her piano.
The Washington times., 1914-11-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas w. Bowers re-
turned last week from their wedding
trip. and are in their home at 1924
Eighteenth street.
The Washington times., 1914-11-30

While the European soldiers may b
wea airing NUTS and furs. wen bet they
are not carrying party boxes.
The Washington times., 1914-11-30

Safety first is all right. but It's what
YOU get last that counts
The Washington times., 1914-11-30

Only twenty-one more shopping days
in which not to-shop.
The Washington times., 1914-11-30

Mrs. Morris Evans and Miss Nets
Evans left Saturday for Ardsley Irrs
Observation-Disclosures y. Y. whefo
they are the guests of Mr.. and Mira
Dan Reed.
The Washington times., 1914-11-30

Mrs. Henry Morton. who is in Wash
ington for an indefinite stay. Is regis
tered at the Grafton.
The Washington times., 1914-11-30

but will be at home the following Mon
Gays during the season.
The Washington times., 1914-11-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Richard NJ. Hoe, q
New York. are in Washington for Z
brief visit with their daughter. who u
attending Miss Madeira'S school f9s
girls. MIR. and Mrs. Hoe are Stopptn9
at the Hotel Powhatan.
The Washington times., 1914-11-30

Miss Belle NJ Maitland. OF Havs
,norne y. J.. and Archibald HunteA
OF Atlanta, Ga. were married on Safs
urday, November y. at p. M. by tns
Rev Dr. Greene. of Calvary Bapuee
hurch The bride was gOwned in 9
dress of blue grenadine trimmed wifH
lighter shade of blue satin The boz
dice was OF lace and crepe de chine, an3
ner corsage bouquet was OF yellow
chry Santhemums. After the ceremony
the young couple left tor Atlanta. Ga,
where the bridegroom is employed by
the General Electric Company.
The Washington times., 1914-11-30

Henry Marbury- returned this morn
ing from Philadelphia, where ne at
ended the Army-Navy football game.
The Washington times., 1914-11-30

Mrs Marion Butler and Mss foees
hontas Butler entertained infofmA
at tea Yesterday afternoon IN n0n9 ~
Mes MARY Wheeler Vest, one OF tns
debutanteS.
The Washington times., 1914-11-30

Mrs. George Barnett. wife OF General
Barnett will not receive this afternoon.
The Washington times., 1914-11-30

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Deiano Of sas
federal Reserve. Board; ano tneI NO SMo
T go Delano. arrived in washington
last night and are at the shoreham.
The Washington times., 1914-11-30

Prof and Mrs Eliphalet Andrews nd
Miss Mary Lord Andrews WIN e1ter
tam informally al danse 3n ~
W!rssler Vest. Miss Andrews VIII mako
20: debut at a reception on peoens
Der so.
The Washington times., 1914-11-30

Mrs. John Alexander Tanner. of New
York. has sent out cards announcing tbs
marriage of her daughter, Carolyn VIZ
ginia. TO Lewis Lawrence Green on
wednesday, November Is, at the Cathe-
dral of st John the Divine, New York
Mr.. and Mrs. Green will be at home
on wednesday, December Is. from 5 TO
II O'Clock, at IS Arlington street, Cam
bridge. Mass
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-01-02
Birthday Party.

Nj. and Mrs. w. l.. Barrier gave a
party Wednesday evening in honor of
the birthday of their daughter, Miss
Fay. The evening was enlivened with
music and games, also light refresh
ments were served, after which they
went to the M. E. church and await
ed the striking of the midnight hour
by the town clock. The church bell
was then rang and wishing each other
a happy new year they all returned
to their homes.
Those present were Rev. and Mrs.
Bennett and daughters, Misses Gold
lie Vaughn, Helena and Ada eyron,
Francis Harrington, Vera Wagner,
Ruth Miller Blanch and Fay Barber,
Mr.. and Mrs. Barber, Mrs. Ames,
Misses Clair Snyder, Howell Miller,
Ted Berg, Elmer Balderee, Foster
@ lon, Glen Brock, Me~rii Rnrher,
w. P. Miller, w. L. Barber and Mr..
Steel.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-01-02
Carries Fortune in Shoulder.

Congressman Robert G. Bremmer OF
New Jersey spent his Christmas in
Baltimore with 100000 worth of ra.
dium temporarily embedded in his
left shoulder in the hope that. il
would destroy cancerous growth.
The radium was placed by DIR. How.
ard A. Kelly of Johns Hopkins uni
versity and was left there long
enuogh to send its properties into ev-
cry part of the cancer. lr
Eleven tubes coated with covering
of rubber, and measuring each about
two and a half inches in length and
about one-third of an inch in diane
ter, were planted in as many ineisions
made in the cancer.
The tubes were inserted at IL o.
clock Thursday morning and were
removed IL hours later. The result
was carefully observed, and it is un-
derstood the tubes will again be inn
bedded in Mr. Bremmer-'s shoulder to-
morrow.
The operation is said to be one of
the most important that has been per-
formed in this country, and if sue
eessful in producing either an i'm
provement or a cure will mark a de-
eisive step in the advancement Of
the treatment of cancer by radioae-
tive therapeutic methods.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-01-02
Former Dallas Boy Supplies Pulpit.

Because of the sickness of the min
lister, C. C. Curtis, the pulpit Of the
Christian Church was ably supplied
Sunday by Mr. Clarence Reynolds.
Brother Reynolds is a Dallas boy
who with his wife is attending the
Bible University of the Christian
Church at Eugene, Oregon.
All who heard him Sunday were
greatly pleased with his work both
in the thought presented and in his
free and natural delivery.
Brother Reynolds has not been
preaching long but in that he has
made god use of his opportunities
and made great progress, as evidenced
BY the high standard set in his work
here.
Mrs. Reynolds is a daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. George Myers, of Dallas
A brilliant future in their high call
ing is predicted for these capable
Young people by all who know them
and especially those who were privi-
legged to hear discourses yesterday at
the Christian Church.
They now have charge Of the ehureh
at Harrisburg, which point they make
each Sunday from the college.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-01-02

T Olh OOuity iOuccl dSScS AWAY
7. O. Waller of Monmouth died at
his home in that city, December 30th,
1913, after brief illness of few
days at the age of 81 years, l month
and 10 days. ,4~~s -- ra e ,-.s
The funeral services were held from
the Christian Church of Monmouth Of
which he was an active member on
January LIST, 1914. Rev. FL. F. Jones
officiating.
\ Mr.. Waller came to Oregon in
1849 locating in Polk County aud he
was always known as one Of the az
tive business men of the county.
He leaves a wife to mourn the loss
nf his companionship and hos CT
nd, atives and friends.
vt will not be long until all of the
Old pioneers of the Valley are taken
to their final resting place. May they
all be as well prepared for the future
as was Mr. Waller.
Mr.. Waller was a member of fhe
/. 0. 0. f. Lodge and received the
last honors by appropriate services
at the hands of that organization.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-01-02
VOTER CAN
REGISTER
ATTORNEY GENERAL GIVES
OPINION
Duty of All Of Them to Get on Books
as Early as Possible and Straighten
Out Tangle.

In an opinion given out Monday
Acknowledgement Crawford clears up
the registration muddle, aud makes
it possible for voters to register and
vote at next years elections. While
the law on the face of it compels
county clerks to have the registration
books in their office and also al tile
rolling places on May 18th, there is
another provision which the attorney
general points out, that will overcome
this difficulty.
In Chapter 8, laws of 1913, under
the title "Rules of Construction, "
one section reads: Whenever the
provisions of this law in operation
prove to be of doubtful or uncertain
meaning, or not sufficiently explicit
in direction and details, the general
Jaws Of Oregon, and especially the
election and registration laws. and the
customs, practice, usrage' and farms
in the same circumstances or under
the same conditions, shall be followed
in the construction and operation Of
this law, tog the end that the protec-
tion of thel spirit and intentiopn Of
said law shall be extended so far as
possible to the primary elections and
especially to all primary and nomi-
mating elections provided for by this
law"
The encouragement under this sec
ton holds that the registration books
must close the same length OF time be-
fore the primary or nominating eec-
ton as they did before the same or
other elections under the old law. I'm
der this ruling, of which the county
clerks Of the state will be notified and
upon which they will act, the regis
tration books will close May 1st, and
be opened again as soon as the cleo
tions are over.
This makes plain the voting situa-
tions again and clears up the mddle.
Voters can register at any time after
the first of January and up to May
first. Not only can they do so, but
they should get on the books and help
get the tangle Strengthened out. The
voter generally has become weary of
registering, but if he or she will try
it once more the registration will be
found all right.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-01-02
FALLS CITY

Willis Montgomery came home
from Perrydale TO spend the holidays
at home.
Mrs. Wright and Miss Perkins re-
turned Sunday, after spending a week
with their parents in Yamhill County.
New book cases made by the Man
ual Training class have been INSTALL
ed in Mr.. Barnhart' s room in the
high school. The boys are doing fine
work.
Mrs. Treat and daughters returned
Sunday from Grandma's at Mon
mouth, after spending Christmas
there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Meyer were
down from Hoskin's Nell visiting
friends this week, returning Tuesday
The Misses Ella Mariing, Clara
Montgomery, Isabel Snyder and Ce-
ell Dcdd are at home for vacation.
Miss Carrie Stevens, a former Falls
City teacher, was visiting here last
week.
Mr.. Campbell. the new book keeper
at the Falls City mill expects his wife
and little son on Friday. They have
rented rooms in the Pfandhoefer res
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-01-02
Evangelistic Meetings.

A series of Evangelistic meetings
will be held in the Presbyterian
church, beginning Monday evening,
January the 18th, the speaker will be
the Rev. Arthur L. Hutchinson, pastor
of the Third Presbyterian Church,
Portland. DIR. Hutchinson is one Of
the popular pastors of Portland. and
is a man of culture and ability. The
church of Dallas is well pleased that
they have been able to secure him.
and the people Of Dallas should not
fail to hear him. DR.. Hutchinson
breaches the gospel without any clap
trap or sensationalism and nothing
but good can result frcm l.s work
here. Be sure and remember the date
and come early and often.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-01-02

w. McCready and wife of Corvallis,
and r. L. Derbey and wife of Nc
Minnville, were the guests Of their
wives parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. T..
Boothby, Christmas.
w. 4. Williams and wife Of Mon
mouth, R. f. D., we're the guests Of
his wife's parents, Mr.. and MRS.
Evens, Saturday.
Miss Retta Smith, one Of Newport Is
school teachers, is in town this week
with her sisters. She said she en-
joyed teaching work there.
Miss Emma Cramer, teacher in one
of the Salem schools, spent part Of
the holidays with her sister, Mrs.
Jeff. Berry.
Philip Boche and wife of Portland,
is in town this week with relatives,
he is normal graduate, and has
made success teaching and now is
studying law. Success to you, Philip.
Sam Tetherow and family Of East
ern Oregon, formerly of Polk County,
we're in town Saturday on their way
to Falls City to visit his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. J. Tetherow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Smith of Portland
who was clerk of Polk County for
good many years, spent Sunday with
his parents, Mr., and Mrs. r. M.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-01-02
Working at Night.

The Falls City Lumber Company
is constructing logging railroad
from their Falls City mill to Teal
Creek, a distance of three and one
half miles. Work has been in pro-
gress for several weeks, with day and
night shifts of workmen, using elec-
trie light from the company's local
plant for the night work. When this
road is completed the company will
be able to operate their mill all win
ter, as logging in the Teal Creek
timber will be comparatively easy in
all seasons. 1t is understood that
this road will be extended into the
Peedee country and connect with the
Valley & Siletz (the latter now under
construction.) This will give the
Falls City mill direct connection with
the billions of feet of fine timber in
the Siletz country.-Oregonian.