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The Washington times., 1914-12-09

conducted by The Times Is being car
ried on In Baltimore by The News, the
leading newspaper of that city The
Baltimore contest Is based on the his
tory OF Baltimore and of Maryland, and
has aroused an interest among school
students Of the Monumental City SINH
lar to that excited among high school
pupils of Washington.
Realizing the interscholastic nature
of the competition. pupils of all high
schools here are urging other pupils Of
their school to "zo in for the gold
medal. to be awarded to the one best
answers among all those submitted Pu-
pills Of Central. Eastern. Western, Nc
kinley, Business. " Street and Arm
strong Manual Training seem equally
anxious to bring home the coveted first
prize.
Business men. as well as educators.
are giving their warm Endorsement to
the competition. Its value In arousing
interest in the municipal history oil
Washington also Is being recognized
among eighth grades of the city, though
the competition Is open only to high
school pupils.
A. T. Stuart, director of intermediate
instruction, asserts that many of the
eighth grade pupils of this city could
answer the majority of the questions
asked. Washington is studied in the
eighth grades as a part OF. the cfvics
course given to eighth grade classes.
Keen interest also has been aroused
BY the announcement, made a few DAYS
ago. that cash awards may be- claimed
instead Of the medals. To many of the
pupils OF high schools. who are working
in order to help defray expenses of their
schooling. this cash award has a special
appeal
The Washington times., 1914-12-09
he oDfsI INRAB SCI
"A green Christ
mus is much bet
ter than that kind
o. Christmas jew
elry."

Suffrage propaganda Is spreading
Lady living in northwest Washington
reports the theft of a pair of shoes. a
cheap watch. and shaving outfit.
May soon solve the high cost of liv-
ing problem. Government is expert
menting with the African feterita,
which is guaranteed to make fine hay.
II our navy is as small as the iingoes
would have us believe. Uncle Sam Is
liable TO arrest for carrying concealed
deadly weapons.
Government experts tell US to shop
early.
Then they refuse to allow 5000 Gov
eminent clerks a half holiday to do so.
There's absolutely no doubt that two
and two make three.
If il wasn't for this sentence, there
would have been thirteen paragraphs
In this column. Never do. Going to be
a hard winter as it is.
The Washington times., 1914-12-09

bodies of troops with a facility that
the Russians could not possibly
match. Once more the factor Of su-
perior mobility has decided IN favor
of the belligerent who has transpor-
tation fighting on his side. The
Germans brought great forces from
the western area of the war, and,
what was more important than this,
were able to hurl them into the fight
ing field at the places where they
would do the most good. On the
other side, the Russians have few
railroads, mostly one-track lines, and
no adequate supply Of power and
rolling stock. They could not pos
sibly cope with the Germans in the
movement of forces.
But it must be realized, on the
other hand, that the Germans will
not have these same advantages af-
ter they get into Russian territory a
little way. They will then be on
equal terms as to railroads, fighting
an enemy who will be on his own
ground; and an enemy, too, that is
probably superior to them in point of
mobility when artificial means are
taken out of the consideration. The
winter is in full blast, and the Rus
slams are the better hardened to it.
An advance on Warsaw will COM
mand from Germany d new DISPOSE
ton of forces; it will be very certain
to inspire Russia to supreme effort.
German lines will grow longer and
harder to protect; Russian lines will
grow shorter and easier to cover.
And even if Warsaw were taken, it
would be at a cost which Germany
can i'll afford to pay. Russia's abil-
ity to bring up men in millions after
Germany has been matched with
corps for corps, will be the more an
overwhelming advantage when op-
CI dllOlS are u dilSltIJtu ~ d lllc vi
which the combatants stand on ap-
proximately equal terms as to pro-
vision and transport.
The Germans have gained a great
victory. 1t is not to be belittled by
reason of the difficulties that heset
their next step. 1t is hard to be-
lieve that they will try to follow it
with a jam against Warsaw; yet if
they have so far succeeded in demon
alizing the Russian armies as to
make such a move practicable, it
need be no surprise if they make the
desperate effort. Warsaw might be
as hollow a conquest for them as
Moscow was for Napoleon; but if
they held it, and could quickly
strengthen their transport and COM
munications with it, they would be in
magnificent position to discuss
terms Of peace.
The Washington times., 1914-12-09
Her Money Stolen While In Church.

To the Editor OF the Mail Bag:
While sitting in church Sunday morn
ing the thought came to Tne to ts.a
communion with the rest OF the coaGrc-
CATION. Not having any idea OF TIE
probability that anyone CogId bc pos
sessei o. the devil ~ church. . To-.
my poCEetSook lying undNr my G.ot"s
IN the pew. When ! cam" back
noticed the man behind me had .'''
Then looking at my purse. I i'.H" irs
| had been used rs uI easy mar. t'.t
was relieved o.. money amounting !"
SIS. EVERYTHING was gone except --
cent piece This is what ] 81 writing
this article for. and I only hope N"
THIEF sees il. ! want 10 thank at'u
for leaving me the cents This IN
abIed me 10 ride TO . friend hOusH
and thereby get something 70 eat 'n-Ii
tba next day II the thief reads this
| only hone that he VIII repent enough
To make that his last wrong act AMI
J,se the none . Tor some good purpose.
instead OF using IL In Aome gambling
don where II will maybe accumulate
ana rob the mouths OF some poor CHI
dren or probablv be used To mako lime
Tou lower than he has fallen ALREADY.
God forbid that the money ! worked
fo,- AMI was saving to do good should
over no used for such "a this. Z wish
the thief no i'll viii; only wish him 70
learn TINT the money viii never do HIM
any good, when gotten in this way.
LOLA NJ. CHRISTOPHER
The Washington times., 1914-12-09

This, the sixteenth question in The
Times Educational Competition. is espe-
cially timely because of the present agi-
tation for votes for Washington resi-
dents. Many folk fail to realize that
suffrage already has been exercised by
Washington citizens. and few know OF
the circumstances surrounding its with
dTawal. An understanding of those cir
c'Imstances is essential to an intelligent
discussion Of home rule" and the re-
granting of the franchise to citizens OF
the National Capital
Principal Frank Daniel. OF Mckinley
Manual Training School, today added
his Endorsement to that of other high
Rrhool principals. Mr. Daniel has beer
absent from his school since the pupils
there began to take such a keen in
terest in the competition. Today he
said:
When I return to my office I wish
to stir UP interest in The Times
competition. / thoroughly approve
Of the contest. It Is a splendid idea.
Pupils are given a chance for re-
search work In which they need
more practice than they often get in
their regular high school course.
The Times competition is so diff
ferent from the average coupon cut
ting competition that we all should
give II our hearty support. and I
shall take great pleasure in calling
it to the attention OF pupils at Nc
Kinley.
A competition similar to that being
The Washington times., 1914-12-09
The Silver
Lining
Edited by ARTHUR BAER.

Don't like william Watson's poetry.
Prefer the Mikado's. Can't read the
Mikado's.
Now that Nellie Bly, is At the front,
It's up TO Phoebe Snow to travel over
the road OF anthracite In two direc-
tons at the same time.
Everybody but the old man is roofing
for a white Christmas. He's always
elected to shovel it off.
The allies should remember that even
a longeared Georgia mule isn't a lin
Guist
Philadelphia schoolgirls will saori-
flee their buns in order TO donate
money to Belgians. Cinnamon, CHINA
mon.
In case OF war. seems that the only
perfect coast defense would be mental
alteration.
The Washington times., 1914-12-09
Tomorrow.

Meetings. evening:
NasCuiC-1'hs New Jerusalem No q eIec.
ton. George e. Whiting, No %. election
and installation: Temple Noyes No. g.
election. Washington. No. >. ROYAL Arch
Nssons, Masonic Veterans Association. an,
nuaI meeting: William +. Hunt. No l6
Eastern star.
old FelloW4-E Excelsior. No. l.: Columbia
40 70. Salem. No. -.
Knights OF Py.thiss- Harmony. No 4
Nscc.bses- District Tent. No. s.
Rational Union Washington Council Fra.
t.rual Council.
annual mcrfins. National Consumers
I,eaEuo Raleigh Hotel II a. m. TO 10 p. m.
t'iru service Retirement banquet. ArcaIg
Auditorium. y. ~
Ar,,,1I meeting Masonic Veteran Assp,ia
t;o1 Nov Masonic Temple. go D. Ia
Meeting Flagg Council, No. 20. United Cuu-
uY.rrial Travellers. chamber Of Commerce
,,iJv.inf.r oyster roast. Washington Lodge
~ EIks, clubhouse. 80 Ii street no-thwes..
y m -,
Illustrated lecture. The Philippines con
.rassnran clarence =. Miller. Home ,.ub
n.
The Washington times., 1914-12-09
Shelter Needed For Street Car Patron

To the Editor OF the Mail Bag:
A shelter at the corner Of Wilson's
avenue and o street is needed. Crow
coming in from Rockville and the
surrounding country have to stand
there in all kinds of weather while
waiting for the Georgetown cars.
which are often unnecessarily f. o.
apart That corner is an unusually
exposed one, the wind blows hard.
the snow stands there long after II
has disappeared from all other parts
OF the city. and in summer the heat
Is insufferable. 1t is the hottest cor
ner in summer and the coolest in
winter that l know of. The crowd
going out to the suburbs could. use
the same shelter. 1 have heard many
express the crying need for some sort
OF protection there. il need not be an
expensive structure. Any sort OF pro
lection from the sun, wind, and rain
will be greatly appreciated by the
suburbanites. hope the railway
will supply this need very soon:
The Washington times., 1914-12-09
Inquiries About Building Project.

To the Editor OF the Mall Bag:
With the Union Station plaza muddIe
approaching settlement with the ap-
pointment OF a commission TO make
awards. Is 1t not pertinent to inquire
AZ this time what has become OF the
Improvement and building project TOR
the nve squares between Fourteenth
ana FIFTEENTH streets northwest, from
B street to the Avenue?
Several years ago the Government
purchased all OF this property at great
cost TOR the erection OF three big DO
partment buildings Not only have,
these buildings not been started. but
the property has not even been cleared
Tor them Old structures stand on an
nVe squares. and with some few ex-
ceptions these structures are paying
put poor revenue TO the Government
Have the projects for department build
lngs on this site been abandoned-
CURIOUS
The Washington times., 1914-12-09
Amendment Needed To Mann Law.

To the Editor Of the Mail Bag:
That there should be an amendment
OF the Mann act seems more and more
evident with every white slave" arrest.
The desirability OF the measure to wipe
out the transportation OF women for
immoral purposes cannot. of course. be
questioned. Still that the act is being
used as weapon for blackmaiI cannot
be gatnsaid. 1t Is doubtful if even a
small proportion Of the conspiracies ever
come to light. as the victims prefer to
pay In silence rather than face the scan
dal of hearings in court. This but adds
another objection to the law in its
present form.
When the bill was presented il slid
through Congress with practically no
opposition and a reasonable amendment
would probably receive the same treat
ment- Express more forcibly the fact
that the act Is aimed at the CONNER
cialism Of vice and then place 1t on
the books in revised form. P. o. l.
The Washington times., 1914-12-09
SOUTH AFRICA TRADE.

Shrewd observers Of world trade
~ge the United States to cultivate
-arkets in the Eastern Hemisphere.
1uth African consumers, for ex-
npie, do not need preliminary edu-
alton IN the value Of our wares;
hey are eager TO buy as soon as
Goods can be delivered.
Last year South African imports
mounted to sI87.OOO.OOO. Every
ear they should grow. South Africa
reduces commodities that the
.nlted States waats-notabIy wool,
.des, and papyrus for pulp making.
IN October the cash price Of skins
vas quoted from % per cent TO -
ner cent below that in July. Sales
= WOOL 50 far fell off that sheen
hearing was postponed beyond its
.suei season. For this decline in
Eool sales Germany's withdrawal
rom the seas was largely respon-
lDle, since she used 70 take more
han 20 per cent of the South AT,
.ican yield.
Whatever claims the exigencies OF
var may make upon present STOCK
american purchasers will eventually
e heartily welcome. The more
money the United States gives South
Africa for raw materials the more
he United States can take back fol-
machinery with which South Africa
viii produce additional raw mater
ais. Thus in perpetual give anC
AXE both countries will ascend the
spiral Of prosperity.
- ASA nast year or more the
The Washington times., 1914-12-09
Pays Tribute To Conductors.

TO the Editor OF the Mail Bag:
Ihere have been a number OF criti-
cisms made in these columns Of the
poor service given by the Great Falls
and Old Dominion railway. l heartily
agree with all that has been said
and could add much more. but there
Is another point which | think Is
worth mentioning. The-conductors on
thIs Hhe are probably the most
courteous and considerable To he found
on any similar line in the country
Ihey endeavor at all times to do
everything possible for the conven-
fence OF the patrons OF the line. They
are the one bright spot on this line.
que probably to the fact that their
personality is something over which
the company has no control.
"COMMUTER'
The Washington times., 1914-12-09
Sons of Revolution
Hold Annual Election

nv SeviI Monroe Hopkins delivered
~, Illustrated lecture ON the European
var before the Son" of the Revolution
SSciotv of the District OF Columbia. AT
IN annual meeting held at the Army
and NAVY club last evening.
Tho elections of officers resulted IN
IN. choice Of the following: President
t,b,on X Paris: vice president. Gail
ara Hunt: secretary. col. George
lizards I. : NJ g. treasurer. Balch
- Wilson chaplain. tn" Rev. Or Ran
dornb II. McKim: registrar. Br. Marcus
benjamin: board Of managers. Lieut..
z, IIcphoun Frederic l.. iuidcLOnnr
~ Ralph Jenkins. Col. John Van Il
TIorr l. :. A. George y. Mcl.Inahau.
Nrmistcad Peter. il. William IL
walker, Franklin Steele
The Washington times., 1914-12-09
What's on the Program in
Washington
Today.

Meetings. evening:
Masonic Harmony. No. Il; King solomon.
10: 81; school OF W ins'rq p,a St John $
and Columbia, No. l. Royal Arch Mssons:
Washington, No. l. Knights Templar
Naomi No. ]. and Brookiand. NO II. East
ern Star.
odd FelIows-Eastern. No. {; Harmony. No.
.: Federal City. No 20; Friendship. No.
Il; Columbian. No. 1. Encampment.
Knights Of PythIas-Mt. Vernon, No. ;:
ship Temple, No 9. Pythisn Sisters; Wash
ington Company. No. !. Military Depart
msnt.
3. T.. o. EIks. washington Lodge. No. 10.
National Cnion-Postofhce Department Coun-
ell: Interior Department Council
Socialist party-ItsIian branch. S1l f street
northwest. p m
Lecture. Women in the Building 81
parlor New Ebbitt. i0:45 a. IN. and 4:I5
p. IN.
Meeting. washington Safety First Associa-
ticn. Public Library, p m.
Annual meeting. American Red Cross. Shore
ham. $50 q. IN.
Reception, aIumnae OF Holy Cross Academy.
at Academy, Upton street northwest. to
p. m.
Turkey dinner and bazaar; lsaie: Of - Nj {,
street northwest. to p. m.
Luncheon and bazaar All Souls Episcopal
church Mission. Raleigh. y TO 2:3O p. m
Meeting Connecticut Avenue Citizens Asso-
citation, Army and Navy Preparatory School.
p. m.
Entertainments Seneht Alliance Home Wash
ington Alliance OF Jewish Women, Ma
tional Rifles Armory. p.
Lecture. Women OF Europe" Mrs. Kate
Waller Barrett. Whitney Avenue Church
Hall. Park road and Georgia avenue north
west. $50 y. m.
Concert United States Soldiers Home Or
chastra. Soldiers Home 7:sO D. m
Lord Baltimore Club. Hiverdale. Nd. :
y. m.
Address. The Public Health. Our Greatest
National Asset" Dr. Harvey W. Wiley.
Uome Club Of Interior Department 5 D. m.
Concert. The Motet Chorul Society Cont
mental Memorial Hall. r IN
The Washington times., 1914-12-09
THE FALL OF LODI.

LODI is about halfway from the
Russo-German border to Warsaw,
capital of Russian Poland and CEN
ter of the traditions and the historic
sentiments of the ancient kingdom.
Petrograd admits that further de-
tense of LODI has become undesir-
able; Berlin is celebrating its cap
ture with great enthusiasm. The
Russians naturally enough make
light of the city's Importance, now
that they have lost it, and point out
that to continue defending it in
volved military dispositions that
were illogical and perhaps danger
Gus. That is perhaps true, with mill
tary affairs in the condition they
have recently developed; but it does
not by any means lessen the serious
ness of the fact, from the Russian
point of view, that affairs should
ever have got into such state that
defense of LODI became impossible.
It is the complete confession of the
superiority of German strategy and
operations, that general dispositions
throughout the whole eastern thea
ter were so shaped by the Germans
that so important position as LODI
had to be given up.
LODI is a town about the size of
Washington, a railroad and indus
trial center. 1t is not to be COM
pared to Warsaw for importance in
relation to the military situation of
Russian Poland; but it is neverthe-
less a long step toward Warsaw.
Sentimentally, its capture will have
very serious effect in Poland. The
Germans have from tie beginning
entertained hope that Russian PO-
land would incline to the German
side if it received some encourage
ment. There is now opportunity to
determine whether Polish loyalty to
the Car, Polish confidence in his
promises of autonomy for the an
cient kingdom, will stand the strain
of seeing the Germans advancing
into the country.
Both the German and the Russian
accounts agree that the fighting of
the recent campaign in the cast has
been terrific; perhaps it has claimed
more men than any other series Of
engagements in the whole war, ana
very possibly the aggregate losses
have been heavier. 1t is a big and
serious reverse TO the Russians; the
more serious. because there is much
TO suggest that since German gen
eral staff authorities have assumed
an important part in directing Aus
trian military matters, the Aus
trians have been coming back" at
a most unexpected pace. This teSti-
mony comes from neutrals and bel
ligerents alike; from Galicia and
from Servia; from the San and the
Save. The military collapse of Aus
tria, which seemed imminent and in
deed in progress two months ago,
has been indefinitely postponed.
In their most recent Eruption in
to Poland, the Germans have had
the utmost advantage of their won
derful transportation service and
their inside lines. Along the eastern
frontier their railroads have been
built with special purpose of fur
thering Just such an operation
against Russia as this which has
brought down LODI. Four track rail
road lines, laid down just where hey
would best serve military needs,
have made it possible to move great
The Washington times., 1914-12-09
Neutrality and Preaching.

To the Editor 81 the Mail Bag:
1t is now more than four months since
the War OF Madness war began. and
the same time since President Wilson
issued his neutrality proclamation Yet
we have the spectacle, In many cities
Sunday after Sunday. of ministers o
the Gospel expounding from their pUi
pits partisan views so strong as to r.
Quire adjectives almost violent in theii
strength for their expression.
Very likely these pastors regard them
selves as among the closest observer
of the law. both in spirit and letter
Yet they are deliberately. in their he
elect to observe the Presidents prOcl'.
nation. making themselves liable to IL
suspicion that they regard themselve-.
as above the duties OF citizenship.
NEUTRAL.
The Washington times., 1914-12-09
Red Men of Tribe No.2
Plan an Entertainment

ON January "A the tribal council of
Rcd Wing Tribe. No. ~. OF the Im-
proved order Of Red Men. will hold
AN entertainment in the Northeast
T.mpIe There was a meeting of the
council last night. in which one pale
face was admitted. The team OF Lo-
gan Temple conferred the title in a
most impressive manner.
rust Master +. H. Boyer, chairman
If the arranGcmcnt committee. report
ed that everything IL ready tor the an
nuaI entertainment.
The Washington times., 1914-12-09
AmuSements

BSi,' co-''The Fallen Idol" c:l5 ami $50
C6Iuinbia-..A Perfect Lady" s:I5 y NJ.
ToII's-.aThe LAZY @-l5 and Sis y M
n T. Notwithstanding 2:l5 and S:l5 D. m
C;,y.ty- RurIesquc 2:l5 and sis p IN
J;aT,.1- Photnplays 10 a to II T. m
strand Fhotoplays. II a. IA. 10 II p. 90.
DrauJsU's -Phoioplays
aiairstic- Eurlesque, Sis p. m.
The Washington times., 1914-12-09

scenes and effects. vast groupings. and
all OF the extravaganza Of costume and
atmospheric surroundings.
Before Christmas week at the B. F.
Keith Theater will begin the holiday
festivities with a bill headed by Bessie
Clayton, assisted by Lester Sheehan.
and the clayton sextet in a dance
spectacle. The Dances of Yesterday.
Today. and Tomorrow" with The VIII
son Fox Trot'' OF recent New yorl.
fame, an added feature. Jack Wilson.
with Franklin Battle. will laugh their
way through An Impromptu Review"
Paul Morton. OF the -Four Mortons. and
Naomi Glass. will offer before and
After" Ideal" champion lady swim
mer and diver. will give an aquatic ex-
hibition- Other attractions include
Sophye Barnard. Mrs. Gene Hughes
and company. in Lady Gossip Lou
Anger. and MabeIle Sherman and Ar
thur Uttry. with other regular Keith
additions.
The attraction billed to appear at the
Gayety Theater next week is the Globe
Trotters," an entirely new musical bur-
lesquc. The piece is in two acts, the first
depicting a mansion In New Orleans and
the second the famous Alabama Hotel in
Birmingham Leo Kendel and Eddie
Collins are the principal fun makers, and
are assisted by a cast OF fifteen people
and a singing and dancing chorus. Eta
Joerns heads the feminine CONTINGENT. She
is ably seconded by frankie Rice Others
who appear In the principal roles are :
Frank Hunter, Edith MEfield, Billie
Moore, Madge Darrell. Don Trent, Flor
ence Davenport and Bob Algiers. The
piece is the work of Butch Cooper and
Tom McRae
The Majestic Stock Company in two
new and up-to-date burlettas, will be
the attraction at the new Majestic this
week. The musical numbers are both
numerous and catchy. the kind that one
whistles when leaving the theater The
dances are lively and popular, and the
principals are said TO be amon1 the
best In the realms OF burlesque. More
than ordinary care has been given to
the mounting Of the comedy. and no
expense has been spared in the scenery
and costumes. which makes this attrac-
ton one of the best that will PLAY this
popular house this season.
The Washington times., 1914-12-09

When was municipal suffrage frs
granted Washington citizens?
The Washington times., 1914-12-09
Municipal History
Research Begins
The Times Competition for High School Pupils Gives
Opportunity for Testing knowledge of District
"Home Rule" and Suffrage Agitation
CONTEST QUESTION NO. 10

TO- When municipal suffrage first granted Washington
citzenso
Answers to be submitted separately One question
mill be printed daily thirty days. Pupils then submit in
their wrtiug the thirty questions Writing must
be side of the paper only