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The Washington times., 1915-07-24
THE TRUEST CIVlLIZER

The Philippine Islands are assur-
edly getting ready for self-govern-
ment. They have been notably free
from anythi1 of serious revolu-
tionary character for a long time.
The red school house is springing up
all over the islands, and American
school ma'ams are teaching the
brown-skinned young idea how to
shoot orthographically. The advant-
ages of stable and enlightened ad-
ministration are coming to be more
and more appreciated by the natives;
and, under the stimulus Of these con-
ditions, prosperity is increasing.
All Of which is cheering; but
none of it could be regarded as
half so important as the testimony,
just at hand, concerning the increas-
ing use of soap. Soap is the real ad-
vance agent of civilization. People
may read three or four languages,
know the classics, understand eco
nomics so far as the subject is un-
derstandable after one reads more
than one author on it, may write
excellently and consider themselves
intellectual uplifters. But if they
don't use soap, they become either
tramps or anarchists. Most tramps
and most anarchists have qualifica-
tions of such character as to make
their differentiation from good and
desirable citizens, on merely intel
lectual lines, utterly impossible. The
real acid test is soap.
Soap may be an evidence of de-
generacy, of enfeebled physical pow
ers. Some folk think it is. No mat
tes; civilization may be in some re-
CARDS degeneration, too. But if we're
for civilization, we must needs also
be for soap. Soap and sophistica.
ton march ever hand in hand.
Note, then, the Filipino's advance
in soap, as a gauge of his progress
toward the light. In 1913 the islands
imported three million pounds of all
sorts of soaps; in 1914 they took over
five million pounds; and the business
is growing right along. There has beer
from the first good reason to enter.
tain confident hopes for the Fill
pinos, for they have strong dislike
for whiskers. They are largely 6
smug-mugged folk. Add soapine lib
erality to their seemingly instinc
tive prejudice against the hirsute
bacteria jungle, and it must be &C
cepted that they are coming fast.
The Washington times., 1915-07-24
ChieaRO Tribune.

The reply of the Government to the
latest German note appears to be final.
so far as the American contentious of
law and right are concerned. If not
an ultimatum In form 1t Is an ultima
tum in fact. The door Of the discus
sion is closed. There can now be no
doubt of the duty Of press and public,
and that Is to accept the stand taken
by the Government. without cavil or
reservation. and to give the Govern
ment our unfiinching and unreserved
support. whatever the consequences
fate may have for the nation.
The Washington times., 1915-07-24

snetAea-efa attack upon this-problen,.
They run, at the morning and after
noon rush hours, express cars,
which, after certain points, stop
only to discharge passengers.
Such an arrangement would be
highly welcome to the residents of
upper Fourteenth street, to those at
Cleveland Park and Chevy Chase,
and to those in the other sections
mentioned. By so doing a gain of
five to eight minutes could easily be
made without disrupting the sched-
ule. Some system of this sort will
have to be arranged sooner or later.
Now would be a good time to try it.
The Washington times., 1915-07-24
New York Sun.

The future lies with the Kaiser.
The United States. with undated
friendship. stands not as a suppliant
for favor. seeks no privilege: the
rights Of neutrals and neutral ma
tionals, founded in custom and but
tressed in law. enlist our defense. To
invade them must be an act unfriendly
not alone to the immediate sufferers
but to all mankind. There can be no
misunderstanding. no misinterpreta-
ton of the message. detailing with
firmness and admirable clarity our
with the German
course, that went to Berlin yesterday.
The German answer may come In
words. 1t may be expressed In deeds.
Whatever its tenor the United States
has done neither more nor less than
its obligations demanded. and con-
fronts the future confident and with
conscience clear.
The Washington times., 1915-07-24
WHAT THE PRESS SAYS OF
NEW. NOTE
Philsdelphia Inquirer.

The United states gives notice to Ger
many that the murder OF American citi-
zens on the high seas by those assasstns
Of the sea. the submarines. must cease.
The note to Berlin does not employ
those precise words. to be sure. but that
is their precise meaning. This Govern
ment IL contending for the freedom OF
the seas" and 1t will continue so to
contend without compromise and at
any cost
Citizens Of the United States have
rights, and these rights must be re-
spected. II there Is a repetition by the
commanders Of German naval vessels Of
acts in contravention OF those rights
such acts must be regarded by the
Government 6f the United States. when
they affect American citizens. as delib-
erately unfrlendly."
Thus Is warning given.
The Washington times., 1915-07-24
Illinois Stats Zeitung, Chicago.

As we stated before the present note
to Germany had been published, APP
pareptly our government had secret
agreement with England to force .
the text Of the note at hand. and 1t JUS
titles our anticipa tions. Germany can
never submit to the tone of 1t. and will.
as much as we are sorry for it, find no
other answer than the breaking off of
diplomatic, relations. We, as we'll as
the German government. know fully
that with such step she fulfills not
only the wish of this government. but
that OF England and Will create very
painful situation for German -Ameri-
will break with Germany at all haz-
ards. He should drst ask the people
The Washington times., 1915-07-24
Suggests . Way to Relieve Con-
gested Conditions on the Street
RailWays.

To the Editor Of THE TINES:
May I offer suggestion in reference
to the numerous complaints received
by the Public Utilities Commission in
into the narrow space between the
Transverse seats in the open cars.
The Public Utilities Comm ssion has
received number Of complaints this
summer In regard to this practice. sew
eral of which state, that insistence Of
ing In the narrow spaces have brought
on alterations which threatened to
have serious consequences.
Doesn't this speak wonders for the
electric railway companies Of Washing
ton? Isn't II a shame to think that the
service offered the citizens Of the Dis
trict by these corporations Is SO In
tolerable hat one is compelled to re-
sort to fistic encounter In order to
obtain even standing room on the
cars?
To my mind. there Is but one remedy
for this condition. The Public Utilities
Commission has been invested. by an
to regulate the public utility corpora
tlons Of this city. 1t Is their duty to
compel the street car companies to
operate their cars on a sufficient head
way to relieve such abnormal and con-
gested conditions as these. but 10. In
headway. they will in a few days.
understand. pass favorably upon the
companies request to reduce the head.
way on all the lines. by disseminating
a half dozen or so cars during the con-
gested period. until the middle Of Sep
tember Then we will be compelled to
fight or walk. Isn't this a disgrace tc
the National Capital?
A REGULAR READER.
Washington. July q.
The Washington times., 1915-07-24
They are not to be lightly uttered or
lightly taken.
Baltimore Sun.

What real. red-blooded American can
read the latest note to Germany without
feeling Of pride that this country has
a President who can SO exactly and
superbly express the best thought and
sentiment OF his people-in q manner SO
sane. SO reasonable. so logical so clear.
yet SO absolutely unyielding on the
States?
What patriotic American can read this
character eristically Wilson note without a
Arm resolve to stand by the wise. ami
able. yet iron-willed patriot and leader.
until the last horn blows?
Friendly and persuasive in tone. ad-
mirable IN expression. unanswerable in
logic. the note puts an end to all quib-
bling as to the future. Germany is
given her choice between the neutrality
Of the United States or its hostility.
The Washington times., 1915-07-24
Boston Post.

The note is clear. so straightforward. .
SO lacking in the customary frills Of
diplomatic language. that there seems
no longer and possibility of an evasive
or argumentative reply. Indeed. 1t asks
no reply
The burden of the effense Is on Ger
many. She may remain friendly with
the United States in spite Of all that
she has done. If she chooses. II she
does not choose. but prefers to cen
tinuc to violate international law-and
humanity's law as well-the breach Of
friendly relations with the United States
will be of her own making She cannot
say that the issue has not been made
clear. In the most solemn sense, II 10
now up to Germany"
The Washington times., 1915-07-24
Does Not Believe All Inventors Who
Fail To MAKE Good Are "Nuts.!

To the Editor Of THD TIMES:
What Ia the difference between a
genius and ''nut? I refer to the
statement made in yesterdays Times by
Joseph A. Steinmetz. president Of the
Pennsylvania Aero Club. and approved
by J. II. Brickenstein. of this city. presi-
dent of the Patent Law Association.
that the man who Invented something
that turns out well is genius. and the
man who dreams and invents something
that never gets by Is nut" Won
der II Mr.. Steinmetz and Mr.. Bricken-
stein ever reflected that there have been
inventions which were ineritorious, but
lack OF money prevented from being
perfected? II there have been. then
Take. for instance, Alexander Graham
Bell. who walked the streets trying to
ind some one to back his idea OF the
telephone. When George Westinghouse
tried to interest Vanderbilt in his air
brake the old man remarked testify that
1t was absurd to try to stop a railway
train with wind, and that he had no
time to talk to = fools. anyhow.
The name nut" was not invented at
william II. Paynter. of Baltimore, car
ried his patent and a little invention in
his pocket six years before he succeed
ed In convincing capital that ne had an
idea worth exploiting. Then the little
tin cap which closes bottles Of beer. ale.
and other beverages was put on the
market. Most Of the great improve
ments we're invented BY poor men. II
they had not been backed by capital to
push their ideas, they would have been
In the class Of nuts"
Because Secretary Daniels and Thomas 8
A. Edison have started a good thing for
the inventors. for the beneht Of the ma
ton. some one has to butt in" and try
to stop them.
Let the Government help the poor
dreamer. He Is the man who made
Uncle Sam what he Is today. and he is
the man who will make him more pow
erful yet. 10. CARTIER.
Washington july e
The Washington times., 1915-07-24
Boston Advertiser.

The time has come to stop these at
tacks Of submarines ON American prop
erty and lives without warning. We
want to end 1t. We shall end It. And
the President in the closing sentence Of
the note declares. in courteous, diplo-
matte language. put Enthusiastically. that
a repetition of these acts will amount
to q declaration of war.
The Washington times., 1915-07-24
INDIANAPOLIS Star.

There is a noble and almost majestic
restraint about the note. which puts to
shame the excited utterances of ex-
tremists on either side. OF course. II IL
the highest wisdom to make no threats
against Germany and to reserve to our
selves, the widest latitude and discretion
in shaping our course in case of re-
newed afront.
The Washington times., 1915-07-24
NAIL BAG
(From The Times' ReadsrS.)

Communications to the Mail Bag must
pc written on one side Of the paper
length. and must be signed with name
and address OF sender. The publication
OF letters in The Times Mali Bag does
81, the opinions Of the writer. The Mail
bAg 10 an open forum. where tho citi.
Gems OF Washington can argue most
The Washington times., 1915-07-24
Washington. July p.
Declares Osterhaus Did Not Com
mand the Nineteenth Corps, and
That These Troops Were Never
Under Sherman. '''

To the Editor OF THE TIMES: -.
The communication with regard to
Major General Osterhaus IL quite In
teresting and correct, excepting the fact
that Major General Osterhaus never
commanded. or even saw. the Nine
teenth Corps. The Nineteenth Corps
was never under Sherman. The Nine
teenth Corps never marched from Look
out mountain to the sea.
At the time Of the march to the sea
the, Nineteenth Corps had some very
pressing business on hand In the
Shenandoah valley, under the command
OF Major General Emory.
Major General Osterhaus temporarily
commanded the Fifteenth Corps after
Atlanta was taken. and on the march
to'the sea. General Logan. the perma-
nent commander of the Fifteenth Corps.
had gone back to Illinois to help In the
political campaign. General Logan had
commanded the corps In all the fighting
from Lookout mountain to the sea
General Osterhaus did go on the
march to the sea. however. With these
corrections the communication IL quite
correct ISABEL WORRELL BALL.
Washington, July e.
The Washington times., 1915-07-24
Boston Globe.

Taken as a whole. the note represents
mature and moderate American opinion.
1t is the first note with the stiffness
removed. We serve notice that we still
hold an account against Germany. Her
refusal to pay does not cancel the bill.
it still stands on the books.
Like the French spoliation and tho
Alabama claims. this account may stand
for a number of years, but there 1t viii
remain until IL Is paid
The Washington times., 1915-07-24
Chicago Herald.

= President Wilson's third note to the
German government on the results Of
its methods OF submarine warfare is
couched In the language that a self
respecting man uses to friend whose
acts have wronged him and in the Ian
Guage which no intelligent man would
resent from q neighbor whose friend
ship ne valued. 1t Is admirable alike
for Its courtesy and its candor. 1t dis
guiscs not the offense and 1t rcvi!es
not the offender
The Washington times., 1915-07-24
Commercial Appeal, Memphis.

The President writes as one absolutely
certain Of the correctness Of the prin-
ciple for which he contends. Sure Of
the business of his cause. he announces
to Germany that at any cost this coun-
try will support his position. He
stands like a rock for freedom on the
high seas for neutrals as defined by In
ternational law and equity.
The note has the force OF an ultima
tum without bellicose threatening.
The Washington times., 1915-07-24
St. Louis Republic.

The third American note to Berlin
leaves nothing to be desired In plain
ness of speech. n Is admirable for its
combination Of bluntness Of statement
with keenness OF analysis and friendN-
ness OF tone. In this note speak at
once the will. the thought the heart
Of America. Come what may, the ma
ton will stand upon 1t as one man.
The Washington times., 1915-07-24
Boston Herald.

From the logic of the Presidents
note there can be no escape. from the
responsibilities which it imposes, the
American people exhibit no desire to
retreat. Its closing appeal to the tes
of memory and of friendship after al
lus.on TO the common interests cf the
two nations. felicitously point the way
to continued peace. but leaves Germany
to decide whittier to lead.
The Washington times., 1915-07-24
St. Paul Pioneer Press.

1t Is n great American charter of
rights. 1t Is broader than any specific
act or event In the scope of principles
1t enunciates. 1t Is the declaration rep
resenting to the last word the senti-
ment of a free people who know their
rights. have determined to defend them
and, though dcsirous of avoiding trou-
BILE. have the courage to face 1t with
out compromise and at any cost"
The Washington times., 1915-07-24
Globe Democrat, St. Louis.

The note briefly and succinctly de-
clares that the German position Is un-
tenable either in law or in justice
There can be no misunderstanding Of
this note. 1t Is as plain as a pikestaff.
This country still desires to be friends
with Germany, but 1t cannot for a mo-
ment abandon a right that Is funda-
mental. The President has stated the
case for the American people. They
will stand behind him.
The Washington times., 1915-07-24
Journal and Tribune, Knoxville.

The American reply is a firm state
ment Of the American position. 1t
shows no backdown Whatever its in
fiuence elsewhere, 1t has the universal
approval Of american
The Washington times., 1915-07-24
Tines Dispatch, Richmond.

Wilson has closed the door on further
discussion. These words amount
to an ultimatum. Germany must decide
whether she will keep the peace with
the United States
The Washington times., 1915-07-24
Age-Herald, Birmingham, Ala.

In all probability Germany's reply
Will be satisfactory, but President Will
son will stand by his last word" and
the people VIII stand Loyalty and un-
flinchingly with him.
The Washington times., 1915-07-24
New York Tribune.

The supreme merit Of the latest
note addressed by the American to
the German government is that 1t
faces the facts as they are. 1t tells
the truth that has always been un-
mistakable and 1t tells It In words
that can neither provoke just resent
ment nor permit honest misappre-
hension.
The Washington times., 1915-07-24

of the United States II they are satis-
fed to be driven into war. The note Is
unworthy Of the republic. We hope
Germany will not blame the people for
the present governments action.
The Washington times., 1915-07-24
Wants Fake; Auction Houses Put Ou
of Business.

To the Editor Of THE TIMES:
Il have taken q great deal Of interest
IN your views on these fake auctions
which infest. our city. VIII you allow
me to ask II the authorities cannot put
them out OF business either by sta
tloning policemen, In front Of them to
warn ignorant people OF their liability 10
DeinR swindled. on the same principle
that crossing policemen are stationed to
warn peatie OF danger, or by arrestins
the cappcrs, under the vagrancy awI
JOHN WILSON.
WaRhington. July N
The Washington times., 1915-07-24
Tennessian American.

There is no more chance for dogglns
on the part of Germany She must
either concede the demand or confess
herself an outlaw nation.
The Washington times., 1915-07-24
Amusements.

Poli's-.The Miracle Man" 2:2o and $40 pm.
Coiumbia-Motion pictures, and l0S p m.
B. u. Vaudeville z:lo ana $40 D. m
Garden-Photoplays, II q. IN. to II p m.
Crandalrs II q. m. to ii p. m.
Glen Echo Park-open-air amusements. all
day and evening.
Marshall Hsii-Outd0ors attractions. all day
: and evening.
The Washington times., 1915-07-24
San Antonio Express.

The reply will be greeted with pro-
found satisfaction in the knowledge that
again the world is made aware Of the
spirit of this republic: that the fires
that blazcd forth in rebellion against
oppression still burn undimmed. and
that humanity's cause Is Americas
cause
The Washington times., 1915-07-24
MANY EVENTS LISTED
FOR CAPITAL TODAY
Meetings and Entertainments to
Be Held in Every Section of
City by Various Societies.
Today.

Meeting. District Suffrage League, Peoples
Forum Market Square and Eighth street,
ODD Fellows-Drin and social. Patriarchs
Militant.
The Washington times., 1915-07-24
THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO
AMBASSADOR GERARD.
Department Of State.
SV"H eHftofS VH
WAshlnRton. July u. 1918

washington, July II, iSlo.
You arc instructed to deliver textu-
ally the following note to the minister
for foreign AFFAIRS:
The note OF the imperial German
government dated the sth Of July.
1915. has received the careful consid-
eration of the Government Of the
United states. and It regrets 20 be
obliged to say that II has found 1t
. very unsatisfactory because II falls
to meet. the real differences between
the two governments and Indicates
no way In which the accepted princi-
pies Of law and humanity may be
applied In the grave matter In con-
troversy. but proposes. on the con-
trary. arrangements for a partial
suspension of those principles which
virtually set them aside.
The Government Of the United
States notes with satisfaction that
the imperial German government
recognizes without reservation the
validity Of the principles insisted on
in the several communications which
this Government has addressed to
the imperial German government
with regard to its announcement OF
a. war zone and the use Of subma-
rires against merchantmen on the
high seas-the principle that the high
seas are free. that the character and
cargo of a mcrchantman must first
be ascertained before she can law
fully be seized or destroyed. and that
the lives of noncombstants may In
no case be put In jeopardy unless
the vessel resists or seeks to cscap,
after being summoned to submit to
examination: for a belligerent act of
retalia ton is per Sc an act beyond
the law. and the defense of an act
as retaliatory is an admission that
II II ILLEGAL.
The Washington times., 1915-07-24
Governments Disappointment
Expressed.


The Government Of the United
States is. however. keenly disap-
pointed to find that the imperial
German government regards itself a.
In large degree exempt from the
obligation to observe these prin-
ciples. even where neutral vessels are
concerned. by what II believes the
policy and practice OF the govern
ment OF Great Britain to Re in the
present war with regard to neutral
commerce. The imperial German
government will readily understand
that the Government OF the United
States cannot discuss the policy Of
the government Of Great Britain
with regard to neutral trade except
With that government itself. and
that II must regard the conduct Of
other belligerent governments as ir-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-28

suitable code. State Fire Marshal John
: Horan has advocated buIldsns code
n All cities. and In fact sve-rbodv
seens 10 Be In favor o. TIE measure
but the council IL L. urderstood RS
resolution WI b. introduced 40
council asking thar the code
% brought NJ and disposed -
Il II argued that there l. no r.str,c.
ton on building. and many o. our
hres that have proven destructive
could be eliminated with the proDer
building rules enforced
for instance the new code pro-
Vides Tor the immediate CLEANING M OF
All refuse from the buildings under
construction and does not allow de-
bris 70 collect in the alleys A build.
ing that has recently been built ana
opened. was In danger for ,hrea davs
because OF the fact that piles OF straw
mat had been received as packer Wa
allowed 10 lay undisturged along sise
OF lis outer walls This vas IN an
alley. cigar stump thrown IN
thoughtedly. into this straw would
have started blaze that might have
proved the destruction Of thousands OF
dollars worth Of property.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-06-28
NEW HOSTELRY
The Rogers win Be Opened Probably
This WEEKS Fireproof
Structure.

Some time during the coming week
The Rogers" Wheeling's newest
hotel. viii be thrown open to the pub
lie. For the past several weeks the
contractors have been devoting their
time To the interior. The BUILDING II
considered one OF the most attractive
In the city. being built OF dark brick.
stone. concrete and steel. II will
cost. at completion. approximately
$4,000. and was designed by Architect
Edward Bates FranZheim.
The Rogers" replaces the Orpheum
theatre which was destroyed by fire
last summer. IL Is strictly hreproof
and has seventy-five rooms. all equip
ped with tile bath rooms, a great mum.
Der OF which have showers. There -
not an inside room in the building
Every room Is equipped with teie-
phones. ID. ID. Fulmer. former president
OF the State Hotel Clerks association
will manage the new institution. Mr.
Fulmer was chief clerk at the old
Windsor for a time and also worked
at other hotels in the state. He Is
well equipped 10 assume the manage
ment of a hotel.
The J. +. Moss Iron Works had the
largest contract on the structure. IN
stalling all OF The steel girder worn
and hreproofing They introduced a
novelty into local building circles py
Installing the famous Berger" steel
joists instead OF wood. Hare and Sons
are doing the plumbing. William Stoet-
ger the plastering. the Gates Building
company the concrete and, brick work
General Manufacturing company. the
sheet fetal work. McKelvey and Ew-
ing the electric work. II. A. Lemon
company the tile work. and all mater
ial is being purchased from Wheeling
manufacturers and dealers. Electric
elevators will be installed. The main
entrance will be on Fourteenth street.