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The Washington times., 1915-02-20

in the terms Of agriculture. and the
intensive development of>the core of
America?
DO you really understand your
immigrants? Do American people
realize that they arc not the scum
Of Europe. but the peasants OF Eu-
rope? They should be sent out at
once to farm. to carry cut the nat
ural characteristics WI ich have been
inbred in them for generations.
"Now York should not be the sole
port Of receiving immigrants. Dumped
in Il big city. daZZled by the pros
rects which have for so long time
been held out to them as the solu-
ton of their difficulties, and throb-
bing with a now and fine patriotism,
they tind-weli. you and know
what they find.
"lf America feels that the immi-
grant is due consideration and a
chance. why not go about 1t In the
right way?
Although ] am not qualified to
The Washington times., 1915-02-20
The Daily
Editorial
For Women
ECRETARY DANIELS recent
w complained Of the difficult

~ N
ly complained Of the dificuit
~ task of Gathering" boys in
the United States navy. Even
harder, though is the uuUfiical TASK
assumed by Mrs. Emma Ellis. of
playing mother to Uncle Sans jack
les, by writing letters to tho lone
some ones.
The '4practical'' might scoff at Mrs.
Ellis plan-simply corresponding
with scores of the young men who
sail the blue seas under the Stars
and Stripes. But anyone who re-
calls the days when letter writing
was an art; and when an envelope
contained a personal touch only sec
Ond TO human presence of the writer.
would sense the possibilities in Mrs.
Ellis simple and eminently practi-
cal idea.
No. card indexes will not tabulate,
for ready reference, the boyish lone
some hearts that these letters have
made glad. Nor can you turn to an
alphabetical list of the good advice
bear, of the doubts cleared away, of
the aspirations quickened. of the
ambitions created, by these letters
that have poured by thousands from
this selfappointed mother" of the
United States navy.
So big has the task become that
Mrs. Ellis has chosen others to as
sist her. and from this growing cir
Gle has radiated an influence that
would be hard to measure. but which
has been none the less potent.
The Washington times., 1915-02-20

the cords and lisaments resulting from
muscular expansion. Beneath the SUI
ana the gentle. soothing embrocaIion.
"Mother's Friend" Is designed 10 50
nbr,cato the muscular iibers as 10
avoid the unnecessary AMI continuous
naCging upon this myriad of nerves
AupIied 10 the breasts it affords tho
proper massage to prevent caking
There Is scarcely a well-stoCkru drug
store anywhere but what you can eosfIS
obtain bottle of Mothers Friend"
and in nearly every town and, y!llars
is a grandma who herself used il In
earlier years. ENpectant mothers ara
urged to try this splendid assistant.
Mothers Friend has been PREPARED
by Bradfeld Regulator Co. $40 Lamar
Bldg, Atlanta, Ca, for nearly ral' A
century. Send for valuable little Lock
- -NnsrtaHt nutiier rs -Advt-
The Washington times., 1915-02-20

X. L. l.. Won WEDESKIND,
medical commander Of the
United States hospital ship
Solace, has been making some
most interesting Investigations into the
benefits to be derived from the use of
water from which every vestige of min
eraI has been removed.
The discovery of the significance Of
high blood pressure and hardened ar
teries. and their treatment. are tHo
great contributions of modern pathol-
ogy to mans being. Overeating.
excessive muscular and emotional
strain. alcoholic and other dissipations
have all in turn been blamed for these
two terrors of old age.
Distilled Waters Value.
In a series Of observations of thou
sands Of men in the navy. between the
ages of forty and sixty years, DR.. Won
Wedenskind found that there was
neither a high blood pressure nor ar
terio- Observation-Disclosures blood tubes.
OF 1000 men in the navy there was
only one death last year from that
daughter Of high pressure. apoplexy.
There Is in use In the American navy
distilled-mineral and germ free-wa-
ter. Its adoption was made necessary
to prevent such water-born maladies as
typhoid, dysentery. smallpox, and
other infectious diseases
1t occurred to Dr. Won Wedeskind thai
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which does so narrow and insular.
cuts off from it the very supply of
fresh blood and brains which sup
plies the impetus for its existence.
Perhaps ii is true that immiGra-
ton in this country has become a
national sociological and economic
problem. Your cities are crowded.
over crowded. and tn" mere exist
ence of the settlement house Is n
proof Of the social sore spot which
excessive unregulatcd immigration
has caused.
THE trouble lies in the fact that
the human traffic has become con-
gested. and has brought about con-
ditions which call for a remedy.
Send Them To Farms.
what would be moro simple than
to pass the Immigrant on-send him
out into those vast stretches of the
west where he would have AL OPP
portunity to express himself not in
the terms OF. the vice of city life. but
The Washington times., 1915-02-20
Nothing Gusts the Blues
Sooner Than Some Work
That Needs Great Care
When You Bake Cake Or Crochet Fine Lace, Cares Are
Forgotten in the Desire to Evolve
Perfect Product.
By WINIFRED BLACK.


y friend had the blues. and you
Nu couldn't blame her. Her sweet
N est sister Is going to marry a
man of no account: her littlest
boy threw stone and broke some-
body's window, and her dearest friend
has taken UP the study of new re-
ligion. and has to have hours Of ST.
lence" and "places Of retirement" and
the new cook can't make waffles and
VIII not make rolls. and, worst of all
the new Irish terrier didn't take a
single ribbon at the show
My friend told me all about it, and
she laughed when she told it. the
high-pitched treble laugh that says to
all who understand 1t: I'm laughing
to keep from crying my heart out"
And the sorrow that Is the crown of
sorrows. the treachery Of one she loved
and trusted. she did not even men,
ton.
II she had she would have had to stop
laughing. and that would never have
and I was very sad.
And l looked out of the window and
saw the children playing in the garden
below. the little red-headed boy and
and the little girl with the name OF
curlr. and called to them.
children" I said. were to have tea
Ia the garden. and the kitten shall come
and the puppy. and if YOU want the
Oldest doll of all. Won shall bring her.
too"
And. oh, the shout of joy: and. OH
the running to and fro: and. OH the
chattering and the calling to each
other in excited voices.
A Garden Party.
One brought II tie table, and one
pick flowers t, de te It, and one
set out the cups, and one tied the best
bow en- the neck If Alice Sit by the
! ire, who pu' red wit puzzled JOY. ant
one stuck r d 'ranium flower into
the col ar of tn pupp and he barkcd
furiously and .eem'd to be trying to
lurrah o. me cd or something
AID I fou d h ap n plate of little
IRWIN crumb,ing O." rting cakes. anC
! made the tea and the little girl poured
1t. and the lit le boy passed the crumblI
comfort ng ak 8. there were two
IuTIi =, Dl SuS - l"I ever, ,--. :, -,
che lump apiece for Alice and for Gee
Whiz. and we sat in the pretty gGrder
and laughed and were very happy.
And my heart ached no longer anC
was light as the heart of a child.
After this I'm always going to FIND
some comforting cakes. or a rose. or ;
bit Of bright ribbon. or gay littl'
piece Of verse to read over. and l an
The Washington times., 1915-02-20

On Wednesday. February "a, the Dra-
matte Club of Eastern will present "A
Thorn Among Roses" In the school as
sembly hall. Those participating in the
sketch are May Mann, Nietta Droney.
Anna Hagan. Dorothy Shaner, Adelaide
Duryer, Elror Earnshaw, Mildred
Sweeney. Ina Lawrence. Herbert Graves.
and Robert Taylor.
After a strenuous campaign, w. ..
Hiltabiddle was elected president OF the
General Organization at technical to sue
ceed William Bastian. who was gradu-
ated in January. Mr.. Hiltabiddle was
one Of the candidates for the office in
the fall. when the association was first
organized.
Congressman S. d. Fess of Ohio de-
livered the Washingtons Birthday ora
tion at Business High School on Friday.
Members of the board of directors OF
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BESSIE'S HISTORY LESSON.

In IL public school. some time ago. the
teacher was instructing the younger
class in history, and after reading the
lesson. she closed the book and turned
to little Bessie.
Bessie" she said. encouragingly, 1T
was Mary who followed Edward vi.
wasn't it?"
Yes. ma am rather hesitatingly ad-
mitted the youngster.
ITO be sure it was" smilingly return
ed the teacher. Nov. then, can you
tell ME who followed Mary
Yes, ma-am." quickly replied Bessie.
with Frightening countenancc. 1T
was her little lamb. b."-Philadelphia
Telegraph.
The Washington times., 1915-02-20
Opportunity Awaits American Woman In
Solving immigration Problem, Says Student
Miss Helen Boulnois, Lee
turer and Expert, Brings
Message of Inspiration in
Spreading Gospel of Love
and Work.
By FLORENCE E. YODER.

'rhe american woman has the
greatest work in the world to do
and the greatest possibility Of ac-
compllshing IT," is the stimulating
message brought by Miss Helen
Boulnois, an Englishworpan and STU
dent Of lmmigra ton problems. who
has been lecturing on immigration In
this city.
That they take advantage of this
opportunity and unravel the tangled
skein of the affairs of the day is not
only their duty. but their right; and
1t will bring them proportionate
happiness. she asserts.
mo woman of America" says
Miss Boulnois, SHOULD feel herself
one too many in the world or shc'Ild
think for a moment that the work
which she has to do Is small. Each
should play her part, and on those
who are able because of their means
to give their time and brains should
the burden fall"
Free Lance Apostle.
A free-lance apostle OF the doc
trne of Christ-healing, this re-
markable woman has passed through
India, France, England. and Ameri-
ca, lecturing, speaking, and spread
ing her gospel of love and work to
all. Alone in the world, and with
the circumstances Of her birth. her
upbringing. and her life lending
her sympathics to India. France.
and England. she has taken advan-
tage of the divers influences of her
environments in way which should
be a lesson to every woman who
might be tempted to live an intcn-
sive lie of ease and comfort in one
place, and has become passing
apostle of good will and good cheer.
One of the duties OF the women
of America. as Miss BoulnOis sees
it. is to arrange for some adequate
manner of dispOsing of the question
of INNING ration.
pass the immigrant on; don't keep
him." Is her cry.
After all" she said. what are
all Americans but immigrants? Sup
pose the Indians had succeeded in
restricting Immigration. Where
would America be today? Restrict
ed immigration for a country whose
very life is the existence OF that
condition is madness. Regulated
immigration is what is needed.
America should never forget the
lesson of England. That tiny little
island. If it were not for emigration
and immigration could never have
attained the place In the world
which it now holds. The very life
of any continent. and especially OF
any island is circulation of peoples.
ANY effort to restrict the ebb and
flow Of humanity makes the country
The Washington times., 1915-02-20
JOAN ON MEN"

JOAN ON MEN"
? T has always been bit of a night
mare-that polo game. For Mary,
with a delightful expression of in
terest in her pretty face would ask
mo questions. and when ] answered her
attention invariably wandered. Women
80 often have nervous. fiighty minds.
essential to me for a girl to learn con-
centration early In life than 1t is for
man. Life and temperament make him
concentrate. The girl is more at the
mercy Of the winds of her Will AnS nSe II
lost. AS she grows older her mental
power Is more inConstant, more vaguely
excitable-less given to impersonal logic
Are Women Tautologocsl?
To that very lack of concentration
think we may attribute a woman's
proneness to tautology. For she says
over and over again in dozen differ
ent ways the uppermost thing In her
mind, even while her thoughts are flying
about in dozen different directions; :, |
said something Of all this to Joan while
We We're driving home that day from the
polo game.
Joan looked at me curiously. her won
derful eyes thoughtful.
"Why eternally seek to analyLe and
criticise Eve?" she marveled. "You do
waste so much time. Peter. finding out
what's wrong with the world of wom-
en-. Turn the scarchlight on your own
sex. There's lots there to criticise,
heaven knows!"
I'm a bit cranky" apoloeized:
Mary would ask me all the details OF
that polo match and then when l tried
to explain she didn't listen
Il suppose" said Joan, that you
Crumbled some to her and she felt that
she had to simulate an interest in the
game. Therefore she asked questions to
be courteous to you.'
And didn't listen!'
Joan laughed
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never going to sit and enjoy myself be-
ing miserable again
know q woman who told me that
the only thing that Kept her from dying
of grief once when she was very 'ad
was a little gump Of a graz kitten w.th
white paws and little gray dzzled eyes.
Aud / knOw another woman VINO al
ways goes out and buys something pret-
ty to wear whcE she is sad. We always
know when her husband has been cross
by the new hat or the new waist she
wears
I know another woman who goes out
in the kitchen and baEGS q care when
ever she gets the blues.
IT have to keep thinking Of the re-
cipe." says this woman know, so
many eggs. ST. much butter. so many
stir and watch things getting foamy
and creamy and yelowish and whitish:
and when the cake is in the oven !
make frosting.
Remember SorrOwful Friends.
"A good, old ashioned white frosting,
as smooth as ice and plenty Of It. and
by the time that cake is on the table.
with its frosted party dress on, | find
myself humming an old tune and l have
forgotten to be sorry any longer"
I know another woman who mends
her broken hours with lace.
She has quantities of beautiful old
lace. and when some one she loves has
disappointed her. or when she has dis
appointed some one she loves and Is sad
about it. she gets out her old lace and
puts it in bowl Of delicate china and
washes it. rose point. Maltese. the old
German lace. the lace that Is made In
Italy in the quiet converts. the French
lace all frost design. the lace made by
rosy Irish peasants. all of 1t. and she
washes and rinses and shakes out and
pulls, and the pattern comes out of the
water as If 1t were growing under the
very fingers and my friend who was
sorry is comforted.
How few really sad faces We see these
days. 1t is no longer the fashion to be
melancholy.
we live i'm a brave world. and bravely
we must nve--or die and make place
for those of more courage.
Come on. let's go out in the Kitchen.
you and ]. and make whole pan full
Of comforting cakes and when they are
still warm and fragrant, there's the
phone let's call UP some one who was
a little sorry the last time We sa"
her and let's bid her to come and be
comforted with U.S.
For life. they say. is short. though
sometimes it seems weary long. This
road we travel we shall not pass again
There are places in it that arc rough
and hard to walk. Here's spreading
tree. Let's sit down in the shade and
eat comforting cakes togethcr-you and
I. my friend.
The Washington times., 1915-02-20

Paul Wright was the speaker of the
day. with Rev. II. w. Millington as the
presiding officer. Patriotic songs ana
recitati"ns were given by pupils of
nearly every grade.
To accommodate all the pupils of
ketcham School. Anacostia, Emmanuel
Episcopal Church was secured for the
Washington's Birthday exercises yes
terday afternoon. The rector of the
j.. and the Rev. G. Leroy White. of the
Methodist Church. were the chief
speakers. IT. NJ. johnson. supervising
principal of the ninth division, and
stephen h. Kramer, made short ad-
dresses.
Alexandria school children will sell
cherries on Monday for the benefit of
their playground fund,
speaker at Gales School exercises yes
terday.
Alice Harbaugh. formerly a student
a, Brookiand School, was the winner of
grand gold medal contest held at
tests are being held at the school build
ing at least once month.
Monroe School will be most attractive
to the eye this spring II the requests
of the Parent-Teachcr Association are
carried out. Mrs. Wilmeth. the president
Of the association. has asked the Board
of Education to have plants and shrubs
added to the grounds
wood School are suggested by the citi-
Z"ns. Among these are proper grading
of the school yard and rctnting OF the
walls Of the school rooms.
The Washington times., 1915-02-20

tained recently by Esther Foster. Mrs
Miles. Mrs. Marks. Weber and Mildred
Padgett have been luncheon guests at
the sorority rooms. Nell Macfarland.
Sylvia Hazlett and Margaret Haincs
gave a five-hundred party for tho mem
bcrs of Sigma Kappa short time $50.
Chi Omega Sorority held a Mother
Goose masquerade dance recently.
Elizabeth Mcbride, of California. has
been guest of the local chapter.
Evcril Worrel is the author Of the
play to be presented during commence
mcnt week by the senior class OF 90
lumbia College. There Is great deal
Of dramatic talent in the class and the
play has every likelihood Of being most
successful. Rehearsals have been start
cd.
Members of the various organizations
connected with Columbian College are
having their pictures taken for the Arts
and Sciences Annual, to be issued this
spring. February - has been set rs
the last date Tor the taking of pictures
In addition to the members fine Sradu-
and athletic teams arc having pictures
taken.
The Medical. Dental. and Nurses
Training Schools have Joined forces in
called the "Caduceus." Photographs are
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ASTRONOMICALLY SPEAKING

"Is the editor in?" asked the man with
the unbarbered hair and the shiny coat.
as he fshed a roll of paper from his
pocket.
No" replied the office boy. 'he has
just gone out"
This is the third time | have called
to see him." growlcd the caller. land
each time you have told me that he has
just gone out. What's the eXplana-
tion?"
~ don't know" answered the office
boy, but ] guess he must have been
born under a lucky tar''-ENchange.
The Washington times., 1915-02-20

mothers. these wo-
men. experienced In
this most happy
period. advise lils
use Of "Mothss'a q
t'ricnd."
Applied eXtornalsy
to the abdominal
muscles its purpose
is to relieve the
undue tension unnn
The Washington times., 1915-02-20
Three Minute Journeys
BY TEMPLE MANNING.
"Where q Castle Stands on Bridge"

to Diane of Poitiers. but it was wrested
from her on the death OF the king by
his revengeful widow. Catherine dc
Medici. She completed the building and
made it both within and without a
paradise of beauty and luxurious ease.
Now, after many changes and vicissi-
tudes, this castle built on a bridge has
passed into the possession of Il wealthy
Commoner. who may count himself
lucky in having SO wonderful a home.
The Washington times., 1915-02-20

the Washington High School branch
bank at James Ormand Wilson Nor
nal School are to hold meeting on
the afternoon OF February 20
Central High School held Washing
tons birthday exercises on Thursday, Il
day ahead of the other schools. Rabbi
Abram Simon made the address.
The Eastern seniors held their annual
NalentinebOX dance on the afternoon OF
Monday, February Is. When the mem
bers of Company r returned from drill.
the valentines were distributed and re-
freshments were served. Dancing con-
tinued until o'clock
most successful dance was given by
the members of the Washington High
School Press Club at the Cairo last
evening. This is the first of numl>ar
of festivities planned by the executive
board.
The Western High School pupils were
addressed by Rabbi Simon in the audi
torium of Woodward d Lothrop's yes
terday. in connection with the Wash
ington's Birthday program.
The College Club of Business High
School Is planning dance to be given
in the near future. The club has played
ar important part in the social life OF
the high school this winter.
Sigma Kappa Sorority Of George
Washington University has been enter
The Washington times., 1915-02-20

Motion pictures may be a feature Of
the Medical School lectures in surgery.
Dr. Martin, of the faculty. has had pic
lures taken of a number of the opera
tions he has performed at local hos
pitfalls recently.
The Washington times., 1915-02-20
Experienced Women
Advise Mothers Friend

Because it is so perfectly safe to use
and has heen of such great help to a
The Washington times., 1915-02-20

being taken for publication in the book.
An interesting experiment Is being
tried in the classes of the Medical
School conducted by Or. T. e. Martin.
The instructor has forbidden his stu
dents to take notes at his lectures. he
lieving that the powers Of memory and
concentration will be trained thereby.
The Washington times., 1915-02-20

The literary department of Tech Life
has undergone several changes since the
first semester. Z. w. Davis Is now the
head OF this department. with r. 4.
Pidgeon. f. Cole. r. Roberts. y. II.
Barnes. ]. W. Stockard. and r. Hide
brand as assistants.
The Washington times., 1915-02-20

Sigma Kappa Sorority Of George
Washington University has been enter
The Washington times., 1915-02-20

AT Brookland School. the Rev. J.
The Washington times., 1915-02-20

A. r. WI. Please advise for two Sc
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friend had the blues. and you
Nu couldn't blame her. Her sweet
N est sister Is going to marry a
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being taken for publication in the book.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-30

vaeate the premises for nonpayment
Orient.
One moment, SIR" he called out
after his visitor. 1--WE changed my
mind"
He had picked up a strap as he pro-
ceeded to the front of the yard. He
whistled to Laddie. The animal came
forward, tail dropping, eyes seeming
to betoken an intelligent idea of what
was going on. Mr.. Graham attached
the hooked end of the strap to Lad
dies collar. He handed the other end
to the chauffeur. Downcast, stink
ing trembling, the poor animal got
into the machine. With tears in his
eyes, his back turned, Mr.. Graham
accepted the money counted out to
him.
A cry of rare childish delight came
from Elsa's lips, a low howl of de-
spair unutterable from the throat of
Laddie as the auto sped forward.
II can't take it, John, couldn't
use it. It's like blood money!
gasped Mrs Graham, when her hus-
band same in with the $50 and his
tale.
We must live. Mary, he said husk-
ily !.
But Rose sit will break her heart"
There was pressing need for imme-
date cash for urgent, household ne
cessities, but John Graham could not |
muster the courage to go down town
and spend any Of the money. He hung |
uneasily Aabout the place until Rose
came tripping home, patient, brave
spirited child, the light and life of the
little home through all the dark days
they had known.
Mr. Graham skunk into the shed as
Rose ran into the house to her moth
er. In few moments he heard a
low, heart-searing wall. He knew
that his wife had told Rose of the sale
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