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The Washington times., 1915-02-09
COSMOS.

'''> Buyer from Pittsburgh
co,rcdy SKETCH, heads well-halan'cd
l,ill at the Cosmos Theater this Wr'h'
The farce is based on some of the h"S'-
ness methods OF New York manutac'ur
crs. The action is centered around
widow who goes to New YORK 10 man
purchases for her Pittsburgh store W.
manufacturers, Greenbaum ana "o''
stein, endeavor to lead her into matr,
mcny. They are given quite SHOCK
whe, she announces that she has mar
r,e1 her head noorwalker. Almora Hal
lam. Vivtoria Wallace. Alfred Nh"e'
John Golden. Nellie Wallace and fall!
Matthews make up the cast.
Tha Aubreys present a singing and
dancing number: the Mayhell'-fonn' I
Troupe Of jugglers; Joe Spnk, and ~
len Tate with their singing; the '>rclG
Comedy Four. and Con RuddN ana
Hilda Leroy complete bill above INC
average.
The Washington times., 1915-02-09
BIG RAILROAD ORDERS

Investigations by the New York
Evening Post show that American
railroads have placed orders within
the last month amounting to about
$3O,OOO,OOO. They include locomo-
tives, cars, rails, and other equip
ment and supplies.
This is all in addition to the enor-
nous purchases by foreign govern
ments. Russia, for example, has
spent $l2,OOO,OOO with one car man
ufacturing company; France $780,
900 on locomotives, Chile S250,000 on
cars.
Nearly all foreign governments,
particularly those at war, have been
buying heavily of railway supplies.
But the great big thing for this
country is that the American rail-
roads have re-entered our markets
for all the things they need, and
have long been needing, but could
not afford to buy SO long as the rates
they were permitted to charge did
not bring them in enough revenues
to justify the spending of one cent
that could be dispensed with.
Orders coming from foreign gov
ernments have been welcome enough
since they helped to put American
wage -earners back on payrolls. But
orders like that, which may never be
repeated or which, in any event
cannot be counted upon to continue
do not and cannot make for the per-
manent prosperity of American in
dustry and American labor. But
when American railroads resume
buying equipment and material tc
take care of their business, they are
sure to go on buying as long as they
are making a decent living.
And it is perfectly obvious that
$40, 100000 spent by the railroads ir
a month means great deal more
than the industry and work repre-
sented in the plants where the or
ders are directly placed. That mil
lion dollars day goes straight OF
The Washington times., 1915-02-09
CRANDALL'S.

For interesting and delightful comedy.
no name is better known than Lew
Fields. of the famous team of Weber
and Fields. And Lew Fields was seen
in the screen version of his "Old
Dutch" at CrandalFs Theater before
crowded houses yesterday afternoon and
evering. Mr.. Fields was supported by
Vivian Martin. George .Hassel, Marie
Empress. Charles Judels, Charles
Prince. Otto F. Hoffman. Chester Barn
ett and others. The picture will be
shown again today
The musical program rendered by
Prof. Green's orchestra In connection
with the pipe organ recitals, was an
additional feature. Wednesday and
Thursday. william Farnum will be
seen in "A Gilded Fool" supported by
Maude Gilbert. Friday and Saturday.
Kelsey and Effie Shannon appear in
After the Ball." based on Charles X.
Harris song.
The Washington times., 1915-02-09
VILLA THE ONE BEST BET

1t is now reported that the diplo-
matte corps at Mexico City is about
to throw up its job, which during the
last few months has not been a
simple one. For the first time in the
history of nominally civilized coun-
tries, we believe, it has not had even.
clearly distinguishable de facto
government with which to treat.
Villa is not exactly the executive
expression of free,, independent,
and sanctified constitutionalism, per-
haps, but Of all the men who have
appeared on the political or military
horizon of Mexico during the last
two years he is the only one, besides
Huerta, whom the diplomats could
afford to tie to. True, he is not in
possession of the historic capital.
But, now that he is dictator, the cap
ital Of Mexico is wherever he hap
pens to be. The difficulty seems to
be that the diplomats are clinging to
tradition instead of to fact. Their
job has not disappeared; it has
simply moved elsewhere.
For the time being. Villa is the
person to tie to. Looking back upon
some of our recent professions, he
may seem more or less of travesty.
But he offers solution of Mexico's 8
difficulties. If her need is a man on
horseback, the diplomats can do
efficient work by assisting the
strongest available man to a mount.
The Washington times., 1915-02-09
MOORE'S STRAND.

The first showing of 'Cabiria" at 10
cent admission brought crowds all day
Yesterday to Moore's Strand Theatcr
where II entered upon three-day run.
The story OF "Tpbiria" was expressly
written for the ITALIA Film Company by
Gabrielle DAnnunzio. and deals with
Roman and Csrthagenian history of the
third century b. c.
t'or the remainder of the week GabY
peslys will ne seen in Her Triumph i"
which marks the entry of the famous
leauty and dancer in the realm of the
silent drama. Her Triumph is an
original conception. in which Mile
DcsIys has many opportunities TO" pre-
scnting with hcr dancing partner Harry
Ficer, the dances through which she
sprsuS 70 world wide fame.
The Washington times., 1915-02-09
A BEAR BY THE TAIL

OlHCe CNe UAy CNe NcIHhhS "SAS
hurled back from the Marne to
their present lines a condition Of
stalemate has existed in the western
theater of war. Since the fall of
Antwerp neither side has been able
to make substantial advance.
The German front, in the form of
a rough wedge, meanders far into
France along line which can be
held only by millions of men. men
whose presence in Poland might
give the Kaiser a decisive victory in
the east.
It would seem to be simple and
wise thing to draw back the point
of the wedge toward the Belgian
frontier, Strengthening and shorten
ing the line. In practice this would
be the most dangerous and delicate
movement that an army ever at
tempted. That wedge into France
is the tail of the bear. Germany
may find it hard to hold, but it is
easier to hold on than to let go.
1t is estimated that there are
100000 German soldiers in France
approximately sixty army corps. In
retreat this army would require at
least twenty good, broad military
roads. 1t takes an army corps
marching in column along one road
just day to pass given point.
Three corps would be using each
road, which means that for three
days a constant weakening rear
guard would have to hold the lines
against constantly increasing pres
sure from the French and English.
Each bridge is like the neck of a
bottle and at every stream there
would be delays that would further
endanger the rearguard.
But that is not the greatest dan
ger. At several points near the base
of the wedge the allies are now with
in striking distance of important
lines. If there were any confusion,
if the movement stumbled or halted
in any serious fashion and gave the
allies the smallest opening to break
through and close only one of these
lines, the result would be a debacle
unparalleled in history.
Each of these German armies has
it's own lines along which it must
retreat. There is no "if' or "but''
about it. The whole of this great
mass of units is perfectly co-ordi-
mated and as interdependent as the
working parts of a printing press
If the retreat of small fraction
were cut off and this fraction thrown
onto the lines already in use by other
army corps, these last would be
thrown out of harmony with the
whole. In forty hours the splendid
German military machine might
become a blinded and bewildereG
mob.
There may be other reasons why
the German general staff decided
not to withdraw to more contracted
front; but this is one good one. Il
| is easier to hold on than tn let %.
The Washington times., 1915-02-09
Department Not Alarmed
By Disease of Cattle

The outbreak OF foot and mouth dis
ease in cattle. which has resulted In the
u,arantinine of the stock yards Of nine
cities chicago. Pittsburgh, indianapolis.
Louisville, Buffalo, Cincinnati. Column
bus. Jersey city. and Baltimore, while
a serious setback. is not. serious as
compared to the early infection on the
farms of the country. according to Of
ficlals OF the Department of Agricul-
turc.
The new outbreak is among cattle for
imnedito slaughter. and effective quar-
antine and disinfect'on will nrevent Its
spread. the authorities declare.
The Washington times., 1915-02-09
Help! Help! Forty.one Silver
Threads Already! Some One An
swer This and Save the Rest!

To the Editor OF THE TIMES:
Just q few lines in your valuable
paper to send out my 8 o signal
of distress to The Times readers. |
have not slept a wink for the past
three or four nights. l have used up
forty-eight sheets OF fools-cap paper.
upset the ink bottle. tread on the cats
tail. knocked over the spittoon, smoked
my cigar backward. walked up and
down the room. then down the middle
and then across, to find myself stand
ing in front of the looking glass. where
counted forty-one gray hairs in my
dark brown tresses. All on account OF
two friends of mine who were kind
enough to ring my door bell to ask me
the following questions:
Does a man who Is born on February
q have birthday every year?
Does a man-~ho Is born on February
20 have a birthday every four years?
Does a man who Is born on February
% have a onc-minute birthday at II
m, midnight. February q. and March
/. every year?
Mr.. a claims his birthday comes
every year. Mr.. b. claims his birthday
comes every four years. Who Is right
w. =. RYAN.
The Washington times., 1915-02-09
Peace Convention Will
Meet at Masonic Hall

The new Masonic Temple today was
set as the place for holding the peace
mass meeting planned by the newly
orga nized woman's peace party on
February o2. This meeting will be un-
der the auspices OF the Washington
branch of the party. and similar meet
ings will be held on Washington's Birth
day in large cities throughout the coun-
try.
Invitations today were sent to a num-
ber Of persons of national note to speak
at this meeting. but these will not he
announced until their acceptances are
received Mrs. Christian d. Hemmck
is president of the Washington branch
of the party.
The Washington times., 1915-02-09
Kellerman Makes Debut
In New Musical Comedy

RICHMOND, Va, Feb 9.-Annette Ke'-
lerman made her debut as a dramatic
and lyric star at the Academy Of Mu-
sic tonight in a brand new musical
comedy. THE Model Girl" book and
lyrics by Anne Caldwell and music by
RAYMOND Hubbell Manager l.. g Wis
well has surrounded his star with an
excellent company including Otis Har-
Ian. Edith Decker. Gertrude Wander
bilt, John Park, Edwin Wilson. Hubert
Wilke, and the most attractive chorus
seen here In wears.
large delegation Of New York
theatrical celebrities attended the pre-
miere.
The Washington times., 1915-02-09

from their hands to other hands and
from those other hands on and on.
There is no estimating what throw
ing $4,000, 900 of new orders into
markets here and markets there
means in hundreds of millions Of
wage payments and industrial and
commercial transactions before that
economic endless chain has run its
course.
The return of American railroads
to the buying markets and to the
fields of construction and improve
ments means the return of this
country to prosperity.
The Washington times., 1915-02-09
MAJESTIC.

What Happened in Room So" with
Tommy Harris I'm the principal part
heads the bill at the Majestic this
week Harris furnishes an old darky
tyne that Is little out of the ordinary
and very pleasing. ]. Theodore Murphy
in The Busy Corner" is Just a little
less amusing than the headline sketch
and wholly as satisfying. Murphy takes
the part of "a saleslady. EDDIE Harris.
Eddie Wright, Bob Mcclure and VIII
liam n. Sn ith are all good, while Cor
rine De ForestI Marie Delmar and
Belle Lynch have the feminine roles.
Tho chorus Is composed of girls who
dance and sinE we'll
The Washington times., 1915-02-09
CASINO.

One of the best acts Of the season
"ITncle John" sketch OF New England
life. is presented this week at the
Casino by Eddy Baldwin. Mr.. Baldwin
,s clever comedian and DISPLAYS 'hi'-
ity as whistler. The feminine con-
tingent is headed by Dot Loud. who
gave an excellent account OF herself.
IAN Wrong" a comedy presented BY
Walker and III. kept the audience IN
an uproar Edna Richardson sang
number of new songs in good voice ard
with much magnetism. The country
store was given last night, as 1t is TO be-
each night this week.
The Washington times., 1915-02-09
LIBERTY BELL AND THE
TELEPHONE

The impassioned orators of l776
who declaimed about the Liberty
Bells tigurative echoes all along the
Atlantic coast would turn in their
graves if they read the news that
the bell is soon to reverberate (by
,elephone) from Philadelphia to San
Francisco.
Metallurgists. like politicians, from
lime to time have proclaimed that
he old bell was dSea sed. that it's
'-ass would be heard no more, that
The Washington times., 1915-02-09

A loving husband Is one who is will
ing to admit the European war Is re-
sponsible for the soggy biscuits.
BY the way. what's become Of re-
vision downward?
Consensus of opinion is that poor,
destitute Belgium can have all our
ra6ium. but we'll keep the -four.
If South Carolinians are limited ia
one gallon of liquor a month druggists
will be kept busy removing winks from
the other eye.
Been no complaint that the Hotten-
tots bright red trousers offer shining
mark for the enemy's sharpshooters.
Hardest job for Coles SUCCESSOR Il
70 un-BlsASs the StAtA
The Washington times., 1915-02-09
Washington, February
Postal Card Canvass To Find PeO-
ple's Choice For Recorder of

To the Editor of THE TIMES.
Replying to the letter Of Taxpayer"
I wish to say that the National Demo-
cratic Fair Play Association. 1ncor-
porated. adopted n resolution at spe-
cial meeting at Old Masonic Temple FRI
day night last authorizing a postal
card canvass OF all taxpayers Of the
District of Columbia as to the choice of
a majority for candidate for Recorder
of Deeds for the District of Columbia.
which will be verified by the affidavits
OF three responsible citizens and sub
mitted to the President.
/ agree with this writer that the tax
payers should be consulted. and II The
Times will publish the list or furnish
US with one we will take great pleasure
In submitting their names to the tax
PAYERS for their choice.
LORENZO G. WAKEFIELD.
Washington, Feb. Z.
The Washington times., 1915-02-09
MAIL BAG
(From The Times Readers.)

Communications to the Mail Bag must
only: must not exceed 200 words in
length and must be signed with name
and address OF the sender. The pub
lication Of letters in The Times Mail
Bag does not mean the endorsement
by The Times Of the opinions Of the
writer. The Mail Bag 10 an open forum
where the citisens Of Warrington can
argue most questions.
The Washington times., 1915-02-09
Thanks ThcsTimes for Medal in Edu.
catiOnal C0ntest.

70 the Editor Of THE TIMES:
I received the gold medal which Was
awarded to me in The Washington
Times contest and I am very much
pleased with its excellent design and
beauty.
l Wish to state that the contest was
Of rare educational ~~sue Many high
school students know more about WASH
ington now than they ever knew before.
also wish to say that had not re-
ceived the medal. the knowledge that
gained during the contrasting month
would repay me for all the trouble l
had in getting the information.
Hoping that The Washington Times
will continue it's good work in the fu-
turc, as 1t has in the past, I am.
FRANK CHIRIELEISEN.
Wa shinpton Eehruarv Z
The Washington times., 1915-02-09
Birthdays in Congress.

CONGRESSMAN Dixon. of Indiana and
Claypool Of ohio today celebrate
birthday anniversaries. Mr.. Dixon Is
AfSy.dSs and M. C1Aypool hfty-stx-
The Washington times., 1915-02-09
Has No Patience With So Called Hy.
phenated Americans.

HOO NV SSlcuCc WIN OV,N~Icu ny
phenated Americans.
To the Editor OF THE TIMES:
In view Of the grave dangers threaten
ing the United States on account of the
struggle going on in Europe. l have no
patience with these so-called hyphena-
ted Americans, and their wild vapor-
ings. There Is no place in this country
for German Americans, 1rish-Ameri-
cans, or any other kind Of Americans
except the real American.
Every man in this land Is either an
American or a foreigner. II he IL of
foreign birth. ,and has been naturalized,
he Is an American. II he has not been
naturalized he owes allegiance to the
country from whence he came.
We do not hear of Germans
in Germany. nor American-lrish in Ire
land: and think the time has arrived
when the people Of this country should
form an association OF plain "Ameri-
cans" ]. NJ. 8.
Ballston, Va, Feb. Z.
The Washington times., 1915-02-09
Sunday School Folk Meet.

CHARLOTTESNILL Va, Feb. p 80
The annual Virginia State Sunda,
school convention opened here today.
Thomas e. Disges. president, presided.
The Washington times., 1915-02-09
The Silver
Lining
Edited BY ARTHUR BAER.

No doubt that the high cost Of living
Is due to the mild winter. II the winter
were cold. that would have been just as
good an excuse.
The Washington times., 1915-02-09

II shoes go to so a set. the next con.
sui ito Santo Domingo will not be criti.
cised for pirouetting around Potomac
Park in his bare tOotsies.
The Washington times., 1915-02-09

So far the Secret Service agents have
been baffled in their efforts to appre-
hend the adroit counterfeiters who
have been flooding the East with a
remarkable spurious engraving of q
loaf Of bread.
Now that Ebert Hubbafd has ad-
mitted that he Is a motion picture fan
it makes it unanimous.
1t took Ebert a long while to come
through. Haven't yet heard what re
thinks Of roller skates and revolving
doors.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-29
TO RENT.
FOUND.

ND-Ian-colored pup, black nose, Whlte-upped tail. Owner can have same by calling at 9S5 Stanley
 street. 1o-oa-1d
New Britain herald., 1915-10-29
DRINK K
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The ORRINE treatment for the Drink Habit can be used with abso- lute confidence. It destroys all de- sire for whiskey, beer or other alco- holic stimulants. Thousands have successfully used it and have been restored to lives of sobriety and use- fulness. Can be given secretly. Costs only $1.0O per box. If you fail to get results from ORRINE after trial, your money will be refunded. Ask for free booklet telling all about ORRINE. The Clark & Brainerd Co. 181 Main street.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-29
|Matteawan Velour Hats
Worth S3.98, Sale Price S2.OO
LESS THAN THE MAN UFAC

 a a % most n bwnbotl dp1e
New Britain herald., 1915-10-29
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Ford touring car. 1475
 Stanley St. 1O-2S-d3x
New Britain herald., 1915-10-29

nevertheless, and is of good walking length.
New Britain herald., 1915-10-29

plumber. Apply 15c
 Arch street. 10-13-tf
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-09-24
DEMOCRATS TO KEEP POWER
Record Of Legislative Achievements
viii Assure Party Future Vic
tory at the Polls.

Frank e. Doremus, congressman
from Michigan and chairman of the
Democratic congressional campaign
committee, said recently:
THE revision Of the tariff, the new
banking and currency law. the income
tax, the development and extension of
the parcel post, and numerous other
constructive measures have increased
the confidence of the people in the
Democratic party, and have formed a
record OF constructive legislation un.
paralleled in the history of the coun.
try.
What will 1t profit the people to re-
turn the Republican party to power?
what constructive program has 1t
TO announce?
How much Of the great work OF this
administration will 1t undo?
THE American people have conf
dence in Woodrow Wilson. They re.
joice In his patriotism and unselfish
devotion to duty. They will In the
coming election return Democratic
congress to support him in his con-
structive policies of progress and re.
FORM They will not elect Republi-
can congress that for two years would
only embarrass. harass and antagonize
him in the great work of restoring this
government to the people"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-09-24
Oklahoma Safety Meet Nov. 1917.

State Labor Commissioner w. G.
Ashton announced that the statewide
safety meet, of which he is the pro-
moter, will be held in Oklahoma City,
November 16 and II. Cards making
the formal announcement of the meet
ing will be mailed from the labor de.
partment about October l. The pro-
gram will be prepared and announced
by October 10, it is announced by Mr..
Ashton.
1t was while attending a safety
meeting in Chicago several weeks ago
that Mr.. Ashton gained the idea or
holding a similar meeting in Oklahoma
to educate both the employee and the
employer in the very latest safety first
methods. Mr.. Ashton will go to Phil
adelphia early IN October to attend
the meeting of the national safety
council, and while there he hopes to
secure some safety first advocates of
national reputation to speak before the
Oklahoma meeting. The program OF
the meeting here will not be an
nounced until after the Philadelphia
meeting.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-09-24
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
STATE CAPITAL HAPPENINGS
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Another State House Disagreement.


With the Williams-Franklin contro-
versy, which has been the center of
interest in official circles for several
weeks, at least at temporary stand
still, another, fully developed breach
between two other state otTioars came
above the surface. This time State
Auditor E. B. Howard and President
Frank NJ. Gault of the board of agri-
culture are the participants. Refusal
of the auditor to approve claims of en-
ployes of the board of agriculture for
horse hire while engaged in tick eradi-
cation work, as approved by the aggie
board president, is the cause.
1t has been the custom of the en-
ployes of the board to hire saddle
horses at $35 a month and present
claims accordingly each month. Au-
ditor Howard claims this is the wrong
method of handling the claims. He
says the horses should be hired by the
day and not for lump sum by the
month, and he refuses to approve the
claims until they are made out ar
cording to his ideas, which he declared
are according to the law.
President Gault declares that if How.
ard is sustained in his arbitrary" rul-
ing it will increase the cost of horse
hire about $500 a month, aNd rather
than Saddle this unnecessary and use
less expense upon the taxpayers" he
threatens to forthwith abandon tick
eradication work, and let the farmers
who will be injured by such action,
have it out with Mr.. Howard"
The question has been under discus
sion for sometime between the two Of
ficials, land already there has been too
much damned foolishness connected
with these transactions" says Presi-
dent Gault, in a letter to Mr.. Howard.
Several days ago Mr.. Gault referred
the question to the attorney general,
and according to his construction of
any opinion received fromthe attorney
general, 81 am right and Howard is
wrong Notwithstanding this opinion
Mr.. Howard still insists that the
claims, as approved by President Gault,
are not according to law, and that he
will continue TO disapprove them until
they are made to conform with the
statute requirements. In so doing Mr.
Gault says Mr.. Howard is refusing to
recognize the opinion of the attorney
geenral."
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-09-24
FIXED IT IN HER MEMORY
Ingenious Method by Which Lawrence
Hutton Cured Waitress of Her
Forgetfulness.

The late Lawrence Hutton used to
say that having to take little trou-
BILE would impress fact on anyone's
memory so that he would never be
able to forget it. In illustration he
would tell this story:
Our waitress, Maggie, could never
remember to put the salt on the table,
and time after time Mrs. Hutton would
remind her to do 1t. One morning 1t
was absent, as uJual, and said Mag
gle, where is the stepladder?
It's in the pantry sir
Please bring it in, Maggie said,
kindly.
Maggie brought it in with a look
of wonder on her face.
Put it right beside the table, l
commanded; and when she had done
so added Now, want you to climb
up to the top of it, look all over the
table and see If there is any salt
there
Maggie never forgot the salt
again. Youths Companion.