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The Washington times., 1914-11-14
Ovei-Regulation, He Believes.

To the Editor of the Mail BaG:
This is to indorse the statement OF
one of your correspondents. who signs
himself "OId Searchlight." that fanatics
are at present in control Of the rights
of our citizens, for such a be-regulated
community ras never been seen since
the blue law days Of Connecticut First
cne fad and then another for tnterfer-
N. with somebody seems to strike.
marked by some word or phrase that Is
aIways overworked until everyone with
a shark of originality gets tired OF hear
-ng the very sound.
The word "loiter" bids fair to be-
come the latest bromide. and prophesy
that we will hear about "lofterfng
morning. noon. and night until soma
other fad puts its nose out Of joint Your
correspondent refers particularly to the
fad for arresting young men for
'loitering"-in the name OF ordinary.
horse-sense, why shouldn't they loiter.
so long as they behave themselves? Is
there supposed to be any special merit
II, rushing about like a cheap automo-
hileP In these times of nervous tension
ami speed mania. 1t would be q good
thing to make lettering the fashion
especialIv II some Of the faddists would
,oiter for a while in some lodge in a
vast wilderness and give US a rest
Msy your "Searchlight" shine again.
n r.. a
The Washington times., 1914-11-14
Farmers Holding Grain
Back for Higher Prices

GRAND FORKS. N. D., Nov. H.
Although the wheat crop throughout
the Northwest is the biggest in years.
railroad men claim today that the
movement is 3 per cent below normal.
This the attribute to the high price OF
grain and Of the war, which. they say.
have influenced farmers to hold the
grain for higher prices. An unusually
open fall has allowed much fall plow-
ing, and this. too. contributed to the
slow movement of grain. ith the COM
ing Of frozen roads. a heavier move
rlent ia expeCted.
The Washington times., 1914-11-14
canitaI Needs Athletic Stadium.

To the Editor of the Mail Bag:
washington needs great stadium
and athletic field. If the National Capt.
taJ were so equipped no good argument
could be offered for not making this
city the scene Of the annual Army and
Noyy football game. This one event
would attract to the city thousands OF
v;s;tors and In a short time such field
could be made to pay for itself.
locations for such an athletic field.
which should be placed under the super
hm,Idings and grounds. are plentiful. 1t
is to be hoped that the movement to
secure this improvement will in a short
time reach q successful conclusion.
G. L 8.
The Washington times., 1914-11-14
Anti-SalOOn Alliance
Will Meet Tomorrow

The Common Sense Anti-Saloon AL
lance will meet tomorrow afternoon at
o'clock at the Willard.
The call was issued today by Presi-
dent F. l.. Sharf, who advocates the
substitution of n store at which light
wines and beer are sold at tables In
place OF the drinks that are at present
disDenscd in the saloon.
The Washington times., 1914-11-14
Dinner Set for Tonight
By Army and Navy Club

An informal dinner at the Army and
Nayv Club will be held by the District
of Columbia Commandery of the Naval
and Military Order Of the Spanish War
this evening. The order is composed Of
Commissioned officers. regular and vol
unteer. of the army, navy. marine corps,
and revenue cutter service VINO served
In the Spanish-American War. Col.
Iobn T. Glenn is commander Of the Dis
trict Commandery.
The Washington times., 1914-11-14
HOW LONG A WAR ?

a supreme war struggle, is the SUBJ
stance of the conclusion that NJ. Le-
roy Beaulieu reaches in recent dis
cussion of the question "How long
can the war last?" He finds, pre-
cisely as this newspaper has re-
peatedly opined heretofore, that the
capacity of people to maintain a
great struggle is not determined by
its economic resources. Half the
population of the world is already
directly involved in the war; that is,
counting the allies as including all
the British possessions, 738 millions
on their side, and 116 millions as
the population Of Austria and Ger
many.
But NJ. Beaulieu finds that in fact
number of countries not yet ac-
tually at war are directly involved
in its economic problems, for they
have mobilized their forces and are
ready for it; they are practically
paying war bills and feeling the ef-
feet of war on their economic condi-
tions.
The allies, of course, can raise
vastly more troops than the alliance;
and they can do it at far less sacri-
fee. 1t becomes a question, then, Of
the resisting power of Germany and
Austria; and NJ. Beaulieu asks point
edly whether country can maintain
itself with practically its entire male
population Of military age in 'the
field. He finds that it can; for he
says:
This was done fifty years ago by Par
aguay in a war lasting several years
against the Argentine Republic; 1t was
accomplished again by the Beers in
| their war against Great Britain in 1889
to 1902; it was accomplished again in
Bulgaria, Turkey. and Greece. prodig-
| ious effort. Thus. he says: Expert
| ence proves that q war which arms the
| whole population of military age is pos
sible, and may last a long time. 1t is
| more a question Of psychics than Of
physics. But how can a nation deprived
Of its commerce and Of the means Of
disposing OF its Industrial products
maintain such a war? 1t Is a problem
which has seemed insoluble to many.
teal solution. The absolutely indis-
pensable industries can be carried on,
| though of course on reduced scale
Boys. old men and women replace the
the Midi. though it will be prolonged
| owing to the want Of men and horses
with the assistance, ii should be added,
Of many Spanish laborers."
In the case of Germany commerce
is to a considerable extent block
AIDED; but there are neutral nations
on three sides, anxious to earn
profits from commerce with neces-
sitous Germany; so the isolation Of
that country is not SO serious an af-
fair as has been imagined. In
short, M. Beaulieu suggests the
opinion that the Germanic alliance
can keep up the war indefinitely pro-
vided no decisive military reverse
puts its fighting forces out of COM
mission.
The American who needs confir-
nation of this Frenchman's opinion
will go to the history of the civil
war; and there he will find his vindi-
cation on both sides of Mason and
Dixon's line. Mr.. Blaine drew a mag
nifcent picture of the possible re-
sources that a determined commun-
ity could summon to its aid when it
made a war its paramount business.
1t is well-nigh impossible to wear
out or starve out a people deter
mined on winning and convinced that
it is right.
The Washington times., 1914-11-14

the audience were Mrs. Frank Mitchell,
Mrs. John Harrison Knapp, Mrs. Rich
ardson Clover and the Misses Clover.
Miss Alice Dressell. Mrs. Guy Fairfax
Whiting and the Misses whiting, and
Mrs. John B. Henderson.
Mrs. Walter L. McClintock has re-
turned from Portland, Me-. and has
taken an apartment at the Grafton for
the season.
Mrs. Julia Luchs is visiting her
daughter Mrs. Bensinser' In II street,
Don Carlos Ellis. of the United States
Forest Service, will address the MEM
bers of the Club of Colonial Danes on
Monday afternoon at 4:3o p. m. on
Saving Our Forests" A reception will
follow the talk. which will be illus
trated. The club members are allowed
to invite guests on this occasion, also
on Monday afternoon, December :, when
Miss Ellen Wood. Of Trenton, sister of
former Congressman Wood, of New Jer-
sey. will read paper on her summer
experiences.
The Secretary Of States and Mrs.
Bryan were hosts at an informal din
ner last evening.
r.
ury and Mrs. Charles Hamlin enter
tanned at dinner last evening at their
new home, 1915 Massachusetts, avenue.
p
The annual reception and donation
party will be held at the Catholic Home
for Aged Ladies. 3043 p street north.
west. November IS, from 3:9 TO
o o'clock.
The guest of honor. the apostolic dele
gate, will be present at O'Clock
Miss Ellen Fillebrown will be among
the Washingtonians at the Yale-Prince-
ton game today.
Mrs. Lindley NJ. Garrison. wife Of the
Secretary of War. and Mrs. Redheld.
wife of the Secretary of Commerce;
and ea-dance to be given at Ft- Myer
November q for the benefit of the Army
Relief Society. The other patronesses
are Mrs. Henry breckenridge. Mrs.
Charles Hughes, Mrs. Mahion P1tney,
Mrs Mrs. John X. Shields, Mrs. Charles
Richardson, Mrs Mackay-Smith. Mrs.
Thomas Ewing, and Mrs. Richard But
ler
John Barrett, director general or the
Pan-American Union. entertained at a
luncheon yesterday at the Shoreham
when his guests were the Minister Of
Guatemala. the minister of Nicaragua,
the minister of Costa Rica, the min
lister of Honduras; J. B. Calvo. former
minister from Costa Rica; William
Ueinke ], Justice Medal and Mr..
Yanes, assistant director general of the
Pan-American Union.
-
The Christmas charity bazaar and tea
to be given by the Daughters of 1sa-
bella will be held in the Knights OF
Columbus hall, Sixth and + streets
northwest. Friday and Saturday even
ing and Saturday afternoon, December
4 and 5. The affair promises to be
uniuue and original in many ways. The
ladies in charge Of the various tables
and amusements met at the home of
the chairman. Mrs. Walter Nolan. 15O.
park road, Wednesday afternoon to
complete arrangements and discuss
mans for the carrying out Of a num-
ber of features. The following were
present: Mrs George Howe, Mrs Paul
Rrinton. Mrs. william Pairo. Mrs. NJ
McCartley. Miss Alice Cotter, Mrs. Leo
Rover. Mrs. William Jewell, Mrs.
Joseph Moriarity. Mrs. James O'Con-
nell. Miss Margaret Boswell. Miss
Frances Whalley. and Mrs. Margaret
Coope.
Mrs. I.eona Smyth and Miss sylvia
Smyth. of New York city. are in WASH
Ing ton, and have been stopping at the
Raleigh for the week. :.
The Washington times., 1914-11-14
LOWGERMAN EXCHANGE

IN the war the mysteries are not
all military. In Germany there are
two financial conditions which chal-
lenee explanation.
The latest weekly statement of the
Imperial Bank Of Germany shows an
increase of gold holdings amounting
to more than $4,000, 900 marks. The
gold holdings have been increasing
steadily since the outbreak of the
war. At the close of the last week
they were not far from 100000, 900
marks greater than they were
month before the war. They were
325, ,000, 900 marks greater than they
were two weeks after the outbreak
of the war.
Whence came that new gold is
not to be determined offhand. By
some people it has been attributed
to the Kaiser's war treasury; but
nobody ever estimated the Spandau
fund at anything like the figures
represented by the increased gold
holdings of the Imperial Bank. Some
people have attributed it to the pa
triotism of the German people turn
ing in their gold hoardings for war
notes; but the German people have
not been hoarders of gold in recent
generations. Some people have at
tributed it to bookkeeping; but it is
70 be doubted that the German gov
ernment would sanction such book
keeping even as a war measure.
Nevertheless, there is another
mystery in German finance, which
might mean that whatever the hold
ings of the Imperial Bank of Ger
many, there is not enough, and there
is no chance of there being enough,
gold to support the German system
OF war finance. This is the collapse
of German exchange. The value of
reichsmarks in this market has de-
scended to the sensationally low fig
ure of about sc.
Now if Germany had owed US a
great deal of money when the war
broke out, with no way to pay it, the
German exchange rate would be low,
just as when we owed London a
great deal Of money British sterling
was high. But Germany did not owe
US a great deal of money. She was
making credits. German imports
continued to come into this country
heavily in August, but our exports
were abruptly cut off; and until
within the last few days Germany
has not been a large buyer of our
products.
The low value of German marks,
therefore, does not seem to be either
merely technical or temporary. 1t
seems to be due to the fact that Ger
many is going upon a paper basis,
or is expected by the financial world
TO do so at any minute.
But if the initiation of the German
war currency is destroying its value,
then still another mystery is why
German holders of American securi-
ties do not get them over here and
sell them; for an American security
sold in this market by German will
be sold on a gold basis. The gold
converted into marks will give Ger
man in his own country a very large
premium on the actual selling price
of the securities in this country.
Per contra, if the German wants
to buy anything in this country with
his deprecated marks he has to pay
a large premium for it. Therefore,
The cbespsst thing for the German
The Washington times., 1914-11-14

The European war is responsible
for the shrinkage in the value of cot
ton, but there is encouragement for
the cotton planter, too, for the re-
cent declaration of the allies that the
staple will not be regarded as con-
traband should stimulate exports of
the raw material. 1t is estimated
that Germany alone will require 50,-
The Washington times., 1914-11-14
Nep High School
Will Be a Model
Emory N. Wilson, Principal, En-
thusiastic Over Plans for
Central and the Students
Are Equally as Anxious for
Its Completion.

"The finest high school in Am
erica" is the description Of the
new Central High School, Of which
the cornerstone is to be laid this
month, given by its principal and
school officials.
But the feature of this building
of which they are most proud is
the fact that they believe i has
been planned primarily and entire
ly for the pupils best interests and
comfort.
The architectural features OF this
building hare been described, but
in this article Principal Emory M.
Wilson points ont the human dp-
plication Of this great plant, and
the parious Ways it will meet the
demands Of the $500 pupils It can
accommodate
By ]. R. HILDEBRAND.
"Eph" will give you his word for IT.
it will be the finest high school plant In
America
This statement Is plain to every stu
dent and alumnus Of Central High
School For others benefit "Eph" might
be identified as Emory M. Wilson, prin-
cipal Of Central High School. And the
new building to be erected on the heights
at Clifton and Eleventh street, COM
manding a sweeping view OF Washing
ton, with the winding Potomac and tho
Virginia hills In the background, IL the
pride Of "Ephs' soul, the fruition Of his
dreams Of years.
Plans show tho large auditorium, the
athletic stadium In the rear, tho inter-
ior courts and their fountains. the we'll
lighted rooms, the roof garden like open
air pavilion. the long running track. and
the swimming pool: but Principal VIII
son is needed to outline the human pos
sibilities Of this great plant. and the
will make possible.
This month the cornerstone is to be
set In place by the Central Alumni As
ISOLATION, and one year from next fall
1t is promised the $1,200.000 building
will be ready for occupancy.
Careful Planning To An End.
Not a brick in this elaborate plant
In "a he nlacAd there for show Tha
individual boy and girl were the prime
considerations in this structure. And
even a survey Of the plans suggests
The Washington times., 1914-11-14
What's on the Program, in
Washington
Today.

Today.
Meetings. evening:
Missouri Society meeting. Rauscher's, D. m
biological Society meeting. Cosmos Club, 8
D. m.
Tea dance and card party. benefit of South
ern Relief Home New Willard
odd Fellows-Canton Washington M
Patriarchs Militant.
knights Of Pythias-Monthly meeting Relief
Bureau.
National Union-Columbia Council: Nom
pareil Council.
Socialist Party-Socal and luncheon
Amusements.
Columbia-"The Beautiful Adventure 9.I5
and S:l5 p. m.
BeIasco-"Whirl of the World" 29o and $50
National Queen OF the Movies" 2:lS and sis
Poli's-"The Conspiracv." 2:l5 and s:l5 u. m.
2:15 and Sis d. IN
Moore's Strand-PhotoplaYs
Garden-Photoplays.
B. F. Eeith's-Vaudeyile. els and sis D. m.
CrAndalr rs-PhotopiAys.
The Washington times., 1914-11-14
uE OlDcST lNn'
&C argin' tn
enemy is all right,
but what tn enemy
objects to is over
chargin'."

II the fighting area grows at the
present rate, in a week or SO Europe
will have to build an annex.
Days of romance are passed. Imagine
Davy Crockett trying to stick his arm
in a Yale lock, while the wolves en-
deavor to rush in a revolving door the
wrong way.
No abatement in the Connecticut
avenue fatwheelers. Think they might
so we could have q little more har-
mony.
Make. the married man feel stylish to
know that they are also fighting all
over the earth.
In the parlance OF the golfer. an
eclipse occurs when the moon stymies
the sun.
In demanding indemnity Of each other
both sides prefer cash to a check.
Naturally, choose the thirteenth para
graph to tell you that Friday the Thir-
teenth Is over, and the Monument
hasn't wrapped itself around your neck
OF course II you deliberately walk
underneath a ladder. that's your fault.
Draught between the rungs might give
you your death O. cold.
The Washington times., 1914-11-14

Mrs. Ieona Smyth and Miss Sylvia
Smyth. of New York city. are in Wash
ing ton, and have been stopping at the
Raleigh for the week. :,
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-01-29
BECKETT MOUNTAIN.

Health is very good at this time.
 Rev. Will Moore filled his regular appointment at Beckett Saturday night, with a good audience.
 We wish long and happy life to Earrl Day and wife, who were recent ly married at Naylor.
 J. M. Hill and Luke Winters have gone coon hunting.
 Mr. Winters left bale of cotton at the gin and when he went to sell it could not find it, and he could not get any trace of it.
 J. M. Hill and Bob Winters have broken their gardens.
 We wish everybody in the state would take the Log Cabin Democrat. It is one of the best papers that is printed. We would be lost if We did not get the Log Cabin Democrat once
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-01-29

Dr. Summer was called to see Mrs. Chapman of Conway, who is very i'll, the past week.
 Dr. Holloway went to Little Rock last week.
 Mir. and Mrs. Miller were in Con- way last week.
 The young folks enjoyed singing at H. L. Martins Thursday night.
 Joe Lindsey has moved in his new house.
 Ed and Floyd Martin were in Con- way last week.
 They have reorganized the s. I. A. at Mayfower. All the members are invited to come out Friday night.
 Clarence Adams and Miss Jewell Duke, Pete Berry and Miss Essie Tay- Tor and Miss Edna Lawrence visited at Conway Saturday and Sunday.
 Dr. Holloway of Mayfower has gone to Illinois, his home.
 Mrs. Kate Vinsent of Little Rock was here Saturday and Sunday.
 January 28.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-01-29
HAMMONSVILLE.

We have been having some fine springlike weather the past two weeks and quite a lot of blowing has been done.
 J. w. Kimbrell and George Mullens made a trip to Conway last Monday.
 Earl Myatt, wife and Miss Minnie Hunter of Vilonia visited Mrs. Myatt Saturday and Sunday.
 w. B. Berry and Oliver Jackson went to Mt. Vernon Friday.
 w. l.. Wright attended the tele- Iphone meeting at the Methodist church Saturday.
 J. w. Clark and family attended church at Union Hill Saturday.
 Our hats are off to Caleb Nolen It's a boy. Mother and babe are do- ing we'll
 Otis McCaig died January 14 and was buried at the Chapel cemetery Bro. Harper conducted the funeral services. We can say to his parents and friends, weep not, for his was a
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-01-29
SPRINGFIELD.

We are having some springlike weather.
 J. M. Berry has returned from a short visit to Heber Springs.
 Jesse Grain and Ben Bolton have returned from their Oklahoma trip.
 Charley Terrell visited Vilonia friends the past week.
 Col. Dick Poe of Clinton was in town Sunday.
 The band boys gave box supper here Friday night, which netted them $6.O0.
 Rev. Mark Keller has moved to the Jim Rainbolt property, just north of town.
 J. I. Rainbolt has moved to the c. w. Combs old place, in the north end.
 Dr. J. J. Stephens, formerly one of ,hi county's leading physicians but now of Oklahoma, is spending few days with his brother, A. H. Stephens, Hound Branch"
 Mrs. D. o. Harton of Conway visit ed her mother, Mrs. Eliza Moore, here the past week.
 Mrs. J. A. Wilder visited relatives in Plumerville the past week.
 MT. and Mrs. L. E. Hutchins of Morrilton were in town the past week.
 Mrs. J. w. Howard has returned from a visit to her parents at Naylor.
 Mrs. Ford and son, Sam, were out from Plumerville the past week.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-01-29
GREENBRIER.

Cool and clear for the past month.
 Sheriff J. s. Johnson and deputy were here Monday looking after the taxes of Faulkner county.
 P. c. Cain, road overseer of Hardin township, did some good work on the roads last week.
 D. N. Ward, who is with the Wat kins people, left Tuesday to make his regular round of his territory.
 Overseer P. c. Cain asks the writer to say for all the people that can to meet the overseers at Terry Bridge next Monday, February 2, and fix the bottom with rocks while it is dry. Come one and all and let us have good roads.
 J. c. Barlow and Walter Sheffield, who are attending the Patton normal school here, visited friends at Guy Sunday.
 The musical concert given here Sat urdav night by the Patton normal was well attended and the exercises were good. Prof. J. D. Patton is one of the finest teachers of vocal music Tn the south. The receipts of the even- ing were S36.35. All present enjoyed themselves. The class sang well and rendered some good music.
 J. F. Kennamer of Mallettown at
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-01-29
beautiful life, and our loss is heavens

beautiful life, and our loss is heavens gain.
 Mrs. Ora Fowlkes visited relatives tat Vilonia the past week.
 Prof. Edwin Fowlkes went to see his wife Sunday. Guess he was get ting homesick.
 Mrs. Fac Kant (nee Phelps) of Boston, Mass, passed through here en route to Fl Paso last week.
 The band boys had better wake up, or we will not have any music here.
 Several of our young people went to the pound supper at Jeff Gunter's Thursday night.
 Roy Roberts has been at work at the carpenters trade at Fl Paso the past week.
 The entertainment given at Tom Woods Friday night was enjoyed by all present.
 w. L. Wright and wife visited their son at Antioch Thursday.
 Whit Fowlkes made trip to Scar cy last week.
 Mrs. Prothro of Conway is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Jennie Nolen.
 Our teacher and Charley Berry wis ited homefolks at Pleasant Ridge Sat urday and Sunday.
 January 28.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-01-29
BRISTOL.

M. Strickland of Beebe was here Friday.
 MT. and Mrs. Earl Day of Naylor visited here Sunday.
 Rev. Lybarger of Greenbrier deliv- cred sermons Saturday and Sunday at Union Hill.
 James Terry and family visited at M. c. Walkers Sunday.
 Plans are under way for building a new school building at this place.
 Guthrie Arnold visited at Ham, monsville Sunday.
 That popular merchant, c. Nolan of Hammonsville, has an alarm clock for sale since the new young boarder came to his home to remain 21 years. Calip says one alarm is enough in one home.
 About 50 books have been ordered for the vocal class, which meet every Sunday at the Baptist church.
 E. w. Day has decided not to an nounce as cotton weigher of White county.
 Mir. and Mrs. Rufus Brown took their son, Cecil, to the hospital at Little Rock Saturday.
 Everybody enjoyed the pound SUD- per and musical entertainment at Mr and Mrs. Jeff Gunter's Thursday eve ming.
 January 28.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-01-29
Brief News of Faulkner SOME OF THE HAPPENINGS DURING THE PAST WEEK IN
 THIS COUNTY.

tended the closing of the Patton nor nal school here Tuesday.
 The Patton normal school closed here Tuesday, after 20 days. They went from this place to Finders, where will commence 20-days' term Thursday. We had boarding students from Oklahoma, also from Lonoke and Hampstead counties.
 Prof. s. I. Goad and wife attended the. closing exercises of the Patton normal school last Tuesday.
 R. M. Cook is painting the resi- dence of W. B. Love.
 January 2S.