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The Washington times., 1915-08-22
cONVOYS FOR LINERS

It is proper that the Administra-
tion should know all the facts before
it acts in the Arabic matter. But
does Washington want to know the
Sacts in order to strengthen self
respecting, straightforward, fear
less American attitude? Or does il
want to know them in the hope that
they may provide a means merely
1or additional diplomatic correspond.
ence?
We are told that if the Arabic
was under convoy when torpedoed
she had no rights save those of q
warship. That was logical enough
once, when war was fought under
rules that honorable men could &C.
eept. But what does it mean to.
day?
1t means that there must be no
effort to protect women, children
babes, non-combatantsAalong with
property-from the rage of un.
bridled hatred.
1t means that life is no more than
property; the demon of destruction
will destroy one as quickly as the
other.
If there are maniacs running our
streets seeking to kill, and If q
woman asks a policeman to escort
her over the crossing-does that
give the maniac license to kill?
This is the new question that con.
Germs the use of conveys. Conveyed
or not, a merchantmen will be sunk
with every life on board if the sub.
marine murderer's aim is good
enough. Must he be given that
privilege? Is the Washington Gov.
ernment to be contented with q
"disavowal" in such a case? Car
"disavowal" possibly mean anything
today to an American Government
The Washington times., 1915-08-22
THE THEATER TO THE AID

The manager of one of the the
aters in this city has devoted several
weeks at odd times during the sea-
son to the exposition of ideas that
are purely social service propaganda.
There can be no doubt but that the
things presented by the propaganda
lists on these occasions were highly
interesting or that the audiences
were well entertained. The matters
presented, dealing with such varied
subjects as life-saving, war in it's
relation to women, public health, and
war in it's relation to civilization as
a whole were given the most serious
attention.
1t seems reasonable to believe that
the entrance of the theater in propa-
ganda work is very good thing for
the propaganda. 1t presents the new
ideas of reform or of social read
justment to people when they are
in the best mood for accepting such
things. 1t gives circulation to the
thought of serious-minded men and
women engaged in working out the
problems of humanity in a way it
could not otherwise be obtained
Just how it helps the theater, COM
mercially, is yet to be determined.
But whether it is a commercial sue
cess or not, the idea is we'll worth
the attention of all people engaged
in social improvement work to the
practical corps of which it would
seem now must be added the theater
manager.
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Remarkable Stories Of Anger
Toward Allies, as Result Of
Blockade, Pour In.
WOULD AID KAISER GREATLY
Teutonic Allies Would BE Given
New Point From Which They
. Could Hit France.

Remarkable stories that Switzerland
may enter the way on the side Of Ger
MANY are altering into Washington In
one wav and another. Some official in
timations to the effect that this Is
possibility have been received here.
1t appears that Switzerland is suffer-
ing on account Of the food situation and
there is feeling against the allies on
this account Hefe. 1t has been deemed
well-nigh incredible that Switzerland
would take any other course than re-
main strictly neutral.
1t Is still believed in official quarters
here that she will do so. although there
Is naturally keen interest In knowing
more about the intentions of the little
mountain republic.
Germany Wants Ally.
Undoubtedly. German influence will
exert itself. and already has exerted it.
self to get the help of Switzerland for
the German-Austrian alliance. 1t would
mean much to Germany and Austria.
and might decide the war In their favor
This Is not only because Switzerland
has an excellent army, but because 1t
would open way for Germany to at
tack France other than the way which
Is now open on the line. from the Swiss
border to the channel.
With the Russian forces beaten back
for the time, Germany would like moth
ing better, according to the talk in
quarters friendly to Germany here. to
France through Switzerland. A great
deal has been said that the German
line from the Swiss border to the chan
mel is too strong for the allies to crush
it.
But, on the other hand, 1t looks also
much as II the allied line were too
strong for the Germans to crush it.
Evidently the Germans DO not relish
na hs t;sk Sa OF oy trying ,dv % nd great ws1 f0res
try to outfiank the French line by send
ing a big force through Switzerland.
Although little js really known here
as to what Switzerland will ultimately
do. 1t is felt that II the Swiss consult
their own interests they will keep out
of the war. Unquestionably the food
stufrs blockade has hurt Them. The
allies have shut great deal out OF
Switzerland lest it find its way to Ger
suffer great deal worse and gain
nothing if her land becomes the battle
field oil hostile armies.
49, Rumors Involve All.
The rumors concerning Switzerland
serve as q reminder OF the fact that
not n single country in Europe which
is now at peace has escaped being the
subject of report that 1t would sooner
or later take part in the war. And.
indeed, circumstances may draw almost
any one of them into 1t.
1t is almost Impossible to conceive
of Spain going into the war. but there
are reasons why Holland, Denmark,
Sweden, and Norway may be drawn In
AS for the Balkan states. they are Just
on the brink OF war, and may take the
plunge at any time. Instead OF there
being any peace in sight in Europe. IT
is not at all impossible the coming year
VIII see II waged with greater intensity
and over a wider area than ever.
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may be. But in getting to Rich
mond he faces the part Of the trip
which is the flaw, and which will
have to be eliminated before Wash.
ington aan bask in the profits Of the
rich automobile travel through its
gates. .. :
The direct road from here to
Richmond is only 13O miles. But il
is almost impossible. Instead the
motorist now must go by the Shen.
andoah valley route, BY which he al.
most doubles back on his incoming
path, and wanders by way Of Lees
burg, Round Hill, Charlottesville
and Staunton into Richmond, after
291-mile trip. But that is not all
He must pay toll, over that route
for touring car, twenty-five times
and q bridge fee of 80 cents, aggre.
eating almost 10 cents mile.
That is the situation that is check
ing the flow of motorists through
Washington, a stream that is sure
to leave money for meals, clothing
gasolene, lodging, and other com
modities.
Virginia is not hustling to fix ur
that shorter route, a delightful ride
through Fredericksburg and Other
historic points, but private owners o1
property are ready to help. Car
Washington do anything about it!
Even a prodding of the Virginia leg
islature by our trade bodies might
help. 1t is worth looking into.
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JOFFRE CHARGES TO
BE HEARD IN SECRET
French Chamber of Deputies De-
cides Not to Have Public
Hearing After Impassioned.

PARIS. Aug. 22,-Attacks directed by
certain Socialist members AGAINST War
Minister Millerand and General Jofrre
will be discussed In secret, the cham
ber of deputies decided today, after
listening to Millerand's impassioned de-
fense of his department and Of the
French commander-in-chief yesterday.
To permit further discussions to be held
In public. 1t was stated. would not serve
the best interests of France.
All questions pertaining to the ma
tional defense will be discussed in
the secret session. The announce
ment was made that no decision would
be reached and no vote taken until
the chamber again met in public ses
sion. the official statement declaring
the "publicitS is the guaranty of the
normality of the chambers functions" I"
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ARREST BELGIANS FOR
SHOWING SORROW
Germans Resent Demonstration
Over Anniversary of
Brussels Fall.

AMSTERDAM Aug. 22.-Two hun
dred Belgian civilians in Brussels
were arrested by German troops
for taking part in a demonstration ex-
pressing their sorrow OH the first an
niversary OF the German occupation
of the city. Included among those ar
rested were a number of women and
children.
Travellers from Brussels today report
that military patrols paradeds the
streets. dispensing civilian groups and
forcibly opening Belgtiian shops which
closed as a sign OF mourning.
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Tomorrow.

Concert, United States Marine Band. Marine
Barracks, 4:3o p. m.
Concert United States Soldiers Home Band,
bandstand at home. $40 p. m.
Outing employees of the Old Dutch Market
Company Marshall Hall. Boats leave at
10 a. m, 2:30 and $3.50 p.
Moonlight excursion, Junior Auxiliary of the
Young Women's Hebrew Association. p.
m
Masonic-Dawson, No. 16. Stansbury. No. "a
Odd Fellows-Union. No IL: Beacon. No. 10;
Langdon. No. 26; Esther Rebekah No. ).
knights OF Pythias-Calanthe. No. II.
Royal Arcanum-National Council.
National Union-Scott Council, Federal Coun-
ell. Northeast Washington Council.
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THE FLOOD OF GOLD

When the world war is over one
of the most important things to
command attention will be the res
toration of a normal industrial and
financial equilibrium through which
the work Of rebuilding can be car
ried on with confidence and steadi-
ness. 1t is of the greatest impor-
tance that during the war the finan-
. cial systems of the nations shall not
be shaken off the gold basis, and it
is possible that maintenance of the
gold standard throughout the world
will be even more difficult after
peace has been restored than while
war is in progress.
1t is not surprising that bankers,
negotiating arrangements that will
=, lestore foreign exchange to a rea-
scnable level, are quoted as hoping
that Europe will find some other
means than shipment of vast
amounts of gold. 1t would be diff
cllt for this country to absorb a
G:eat quantity of gold. To send
%5O0,000,OO0 of it here would not
sllve the problem that now presses;
it would merely be a beginning.
ither gold or securities would have
to follow.
The European financiers can easily
{ lculate that it would be to their
vantage to send us a half-billion
C gold rather than their American
g ,urities. First, American securi-
les held there are subject to income
Il ;ation, and the revenues are
&c ,ded. Secondhand this is not i'm
PSjsibly very important in the view
CT foreign fnanciers-to send a
g cat gold store would tend to in
f!:;e prices here. There would be
speculation and rising values.
l.. ,ong the things whose prices
" lid rise earliest in such an era
N3lld be the gilt-edged American
g urities that are held abroad; and
in that era of imitation the foreign
G! .ers would be able to unload their
a ericans at better prices than can
no'r be commanded. Thus by sacri-
f'''Ag their gold they would pave the
NVy to get much better prices for
III. investments.
merican financiers will not fail
to ealize just this situation. 1t has
Eccl known for long time that the
t. eral Reserve Board viewed with
CO cern the possibility of steady
ST. IN Of gold being forced upon
l-.;a country. If the new banking
r"o currency law contained effective
c., gh provision for retiring other
f S of circulation, an' thus pre-
vca ng rapid increase of the circu-
l2tc1, the position would be better.
IL. it is not apparent how this can
b lone. The national bank notes
81 he Treasury notes suggest pos
s:b'N fields for contraction; but it
wo d require legislation to effect
c;rl a policy, and the food of gold
:. st have done its damage before
rlc sures could be made effective.
4 tier the war Europe will want
its gold again and will find ways to
&c. it; the more easily if meanwhile
this country is led into an era of
The Washington times., 1915-08-22
To Observe Red Cross
Day at Frisco Fair

Red Cross day will be observed at
the Panama-Paciic Exposition in San
Francisco next Saturday. Former Pres-
dent Taft. who was president of the
American Red Cross while Secretary of
War and later as President. and Mss
Mabe! J. Boardman, chairman of the
national relief board. will make ad-
dresses
The meeting will be presided over by
Mayor James Rolph. jr.. who Is also
president Of the San Francisco Red
Cross chapter.
The Washington times., 1915-08-22
Tuesday.

Masonic-Acacia No IS; East Gate, No "a
King David. No. IS; Friendship. No. II
Eastern Star.
Odd Fellows-Washington. No. 6; Golden, No
Il: Amity. No. 27: Fred D. Stuart. No. I
encampment.
knights of Pythias-Webster, No. 7; Excel
sior. No. II: Capital. No. "a; Myrtle. No
25
Royal Arcanum-Oriental Council
National Union-HeadQuarters open.
knights OF Columbus-Washington Council
The Washington times., 1915-08-22
Wednesday.

Odd Fellows-Eastern. No. 7; Harmony, No
0: Federal City. No. 20: Columbian. No l.
encampment.
knights Of Pythias-Mt. Vernon, No s; Her
moine. No. l2: Union. No. %; Columbia No
26; Friendship Temple. No. 9, Pythian Sis
ters.
Royal Arcanum-District Council.
The Washington times., 1915-08-22
Friday.

Masonlc-St, Johns, No. IL. Hope. No, 70.
l6; Phoenix, No. 2s, Martha Washington
No. 3: Dorcas, No, 4, Rebekahs.
knights OF Pythias-Syracusians. No. 10
Rathbone- Superior, No. a9i Rathbone
Temple, No. s. Pythian Sisters
Royal Arcanum--Analostan Council. Farra,
gut Council.
National Union-East Washington Council
Mckinley Council
The Washington times., 1915-08-22
Germans Jail Priest :.
For Aiding Belgians

LONDON. Aug. PA news agency
dispatch from Amsterdam says that n
Jesuit priest at Antwerp was sentenced
to serve fifteen years in prison by the
German military authorities for help
Ing Belgians across the Hollend from
tier.
The Washington times., 1915-08-22
Mrs. Vanderbilt Honored

PARIS, Aug. ga gold medal was
conferred upon Mrs. w. X, Vanderbilt.
president OF the American Committee
for Clothing the Wounded. The action
was taken on. the rscommendstion Of
the ministry Of war.
The Washington times., 1915-08-22

The improvement in Sir Edward
Grey's eyesight has been remark
able since he ceased looking for the
end of the war.
The Washington times., 1915-08-22
WHAT'S ON PROGRAM
IN CAPITAL THIS WEEK
Today.

Corner stone laying. Sunday school house Of
the Memorial United Brethren Church.
North Capitol and r streets northwest. $3.50
y.
Joint services, Y w. c. A. and East Wash
mgton Churches, Lincoln Park, p. m
The Washington times., 1915-08-22

In calling out the fat landsturm
General Joffre is determined to make
his army exceedingly difficult to
surround.
The Washington times., 1915-08-22

From the present outlook, the
Nobel peace prize will be compound
ing interest twenty years from
now.
The Washington times., 1915-08-22
Thursday.

Masonic-The New Jerusalem. No. o.
Odd Fellows-Columbia. No. 10: Excelsior.
No. II: Covenant. No l3; Salem, No 22
knights of Pythias-Harmony No 81
Royal Arcanum-Capito Council, Kismet
Council.
Woodmen OF the World-Forest Camp, No -
National .Union-Bancroft Council. Dahlgren
I Council.
The Washington times., 1915-08-22

Must have made Jane Adams
peeved to discover all Of Chicago's
strikes had been settled while she
was In Europe.
The Washington times., 1915-08-22

The man who is never on his own
feet manages to keep on those of his
friends.
The Washington times., 1915-08-22

If they keep on increasing the size
of parcel post packages, we may all
get to the twin fairs yet.
The Washington times., 1915-08-22

One way to look at the European
situation is over the top Of a slice
of watermelon.
The Washington times., 1915-08-22
Saturday.

Odd Feiiows-Canton Washington. No. I. Ia
utarchs Militant
The Washington times., 1915-08-22

Are all of the Cars generals in
the aviation corps, too:
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-01-06

large number of members and invited
guests. Mrs. l.. A., Pratt, retiring
worthy matroh, aud Mrs. Henry
Smith, worthy natron elect, presided.
Mrs. G. II. Webster, past worthy ma
tr0n, installed the officers as fellows:
Worthy Matron, Mrs. Nellie Smith !;
worthy patron, Henry Smith; assoei-
ate matron. Mrs Grace Nelson; seere-
tary, Mrs. y. P. Wood; treasurer, Co
Ia Nelson; conduetress, Mrs. Belle Ma
son; assistant conduetress, Miss Mar
ion Webster; trustee, G.. a. Ware
Adah, Miss. Lillian Alexander; Ruth
Mrs. Martha Gillette; Esther, Mrs. L
w. Keet; Martha, Mrs. Stella Holtop
Electa. Mrs. Ora Hale. wafder, Mrs
Dora Allen; marshal. Mrs John Nyer
sentinel, John .Nxe;s chaplain, Mrs. e
| A. Pratt Mrs. Webster was presente,
1 FLOWERS in appropriations of her service
i as installing officer. Mrs. e. AS Pratt
retiring matron, and Henry Russell
retiring patron, were recipients o
/ jewels. Mrs. Henry Smith presided a
the banquet which followed, and call
ed on several for toasts. rs I
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-01-06
Fottnightly Clubs Musicale.

Thirty five members of the Fort
nightly enjoyed the excellent. program
at the annual musicale Monday after
noon. Mrs. t. r. Calender opened the
business. session, and ono new, member,
Mrs. Clapp was, voted into the soci-
ETY.. Mrs. l.. n ,Alexander, chairman
of the music committee, presented the
following program: Moonlight Sonata;
Beet hoven; piano. duet, Mrs. C. II.
Webster and. Miss Marion Webster;
two. songs, LULLABY, frop6a Nanny 5
Sou and. A Bunch OF. Primrose, Mrs.
i. G. Brittoii; Carnival Z Seeie, s.'Sehu-
mann, Miss Marion Webster; " song
Lullaby, Dc koyen, Mrs. A. ME- Sol
audit; reading son the musical rharafi-
teTisties CT Edward Mcdowell and
his piano. selections, Sea Pieces, Mrs
SIZE. Walker; piano duet Hungarian
Rhapsody, List, Mrs. Webster and
Miss Elizabeth, Alexander, +. Every, Sc
lection was warmly applauded and The
laudience; showed its delight with tht
various selections. 5 A social hour fol
lowed and Mrs. Webster, Mrs. w. w
Gee and Mrs G. Il. Williams presided
lat three ffower-be deeked tables ant
served tea; cake and stuffed dates
| Outing tthe social. hour musical eonun
| drums We're, distributed for solution
The social hour WAS IN charge OF Mrs
F. t. Pallam and assistants.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-01-06
NORTHFIELD, MASS.
Mount Hermon Notes.

The following will be. the preachers
Sundays the rest of the month"; Jan.
10, Prineipal Alfred L. Stearns, Lift.
d.. of Phillips academy, Anaover; Ian.
II, Rev. C. Glen Atkins; D. D., of
Providence, RI; Jan. "a, Rev. George
Heber Jones, d. D., Of Korea Jan. 81,
Wilfred w. Fry of Philadelphia
The first lecture of the Saturday
club course will be given Jan. Q by
Prof. Lawrence J. Henderson. NJ D..
CT the department of chemistry at
Harvard university. Other, speakers al
ready secured are Prof Caleb T. Vim
sehester Of Wesleyan univeEsitK Prof.
William Carey Poland Of Brown ufii-
lyersity aud Prof. Frank l.. Ddley Of
Mortified seminary.
On Saturday evening of this week
the. second intersociety cup debate will
| be held between the Good Government
club and the Haywood Agricultural
| club on the question, Resolved, That
the Monroe Doctrine Should be Aban
doned. The affirmative will be uphel,
by the Hayward Agricultural club
represented by Carl Scheafer and. 0tt'
Is. Nau of Brooklyn. The negatiY,
will be upheld by the Good Govern
ment club, represented by Max
Meyer of Auburn, n. V, and Harol,
is. Frazier of Franklin, \. Y.
The Missionary society met witt
Mrs. II. F. Cutler Wednesday after
4 noon.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-01-06
VERMONT ACADEMY NOTES.

The winter term began Tuesday
evening, Jan. ). at dinner -Four new,
boys have enrolled, uecessitating a
measure of "doublingup" in Jones
hall. /.
The. harvesting of the ice crop on
Bo.les S pond began Dee. 30 The
academy has not only been able TO ill
its own lee houses but has supplied, a
large number of families in tic village.
Il. A. Gibbs, a., of Los Angeles was
a recent visitor al the academy. He has
been headmastcr of the Page Military
academy for Young boys, now u school of
over 100 studehts, since 1905. Professor
Gibbs expressed keen appreciation of
the large; number of improvements on
, and about theSeampus.
A large room in the basement of Full
Ter hall has been renovated throughout
and converted into a game and social
room. The room is. equipped for bill.
| lizards, table tennis and other games
The academy has been in need of just
such q room TO care for the students on
stormy days and free evenings.
| Doctor Charles A. Eastman. of Am
/ herst, Mass, the well-known Indian
lecturer, will speak in the academy,
s Saturday evening, Jan. 9. His subjec,
viii be The Real Indian. DIR. Eastman
is recognized throughout the country
as the foremost authority on all that
pertains to the original American.
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JOHN w. WEEKS rs SPEAKER
Continued from Page -

in favor of the adoption of the resolutions
as read .,Sss s.
The association convened at 3.:90s 0 clock
with the president, Judge John w.
Rowell in the chair and much routine
business, including the reports of various
committees appointed at the last meeting.
was transacted George B. Young Of
!. Newport moved early in the session that
the Amendment to the constitution of the
association. discussed and laid on the table
at the meeting a year ago, be adopted.
The amendment, which was adopted by
| a unanimous vote is as follows: The
Icomnlttee on professional conduct shall
consist of three members to whom shall
tbe referred all complaints of unprofes-
sional conduct ON the part OF the members
lof the profession. fs1his committee shall
Investigate all complaints With, power to
caution or reprimand the7 offender or to
fprefer charges against him for disbar-
Ement. $40
| The names of 10 lawyers we've presented
Ito the association for membership, and il
Twas voted to cast a ballot for their elec
ltion. The REPORTS of the committee OF
i Jurisprudence, divorce acts and desertioI
twere read and embodied resolutions which
after being amended to some extent were
adopted, to be presented fdr enactment a
laws by the present legislak ure.
Adjournment was taken until o clocl
when the election of officers was held an,
the annual address Of President j. w
lRowell took place A banquet at the Pa
vilion followed. s-.,.,@ . +
At the evening session President JON
w. Rowell delivered his annual aldres:
with the subject Uniformity of Stat
Laws and Efficient Administration of Ju,
tice. Roger w Hulburd of Hyde Par
gave "a eulogy on the. late II, Henry Pow
i chs. Levi r. Smith of Burlington wa
admitted as member, of the association
The following nominations were mad
and the election of officers took place tn
morning: PresidcntS Charles d. Watso
+ iof ~ a lbans; first we president, Geors
: I:Niinnns of Burlington # 4ts.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-01-06
WILMINGTON.
CHURCH OFFICERS ELECTED.
About 100 at Congregational supper
Membership Now "a.


The annual meeting of the CQngrega-
tional church was held in the church Tues
day evening A very fine supper was
served ate O'clock to about 100 persons.
: The business meeting was then field and
the following officers elected for the com
ing year Moderator, o. f. Butterfield
.celrk, Charles ! II. Parmelee; trustees
'Orrin o. Ware, George Hubbard, II, f
Kidder; treasufer, %. 0. Ware; solicitor
and collector, Mrs Inez Rice; auditor
Charles II. Parmelee: deacon, George I
Corsen to succeed himself. =,
The clerks report showed. the present
membership to be IS resident members
26 nonresident, total 81. Five new
members have recently heen- taken in am,
more expected to come in soon. p
The roll call : brought responses from
nearly every resident, mhmber and some, o
the non-residents. The, treasurer's repor
| showed the financial condition of th'
church to- be in very good condition, al
bills settled TO dates
A short entertainment followed tin
business meeting with brief addresses. b,
Henry White. William Erhard, DR. S.
Dunn, o. E. Butterfeld, DIR. y. II. Wrigh
and George Boyd; sclc by William
Erhard with encore and male quartz
composed of William Erhard, Mcrtol
Barber, DR.. A. H. Wright and p j. Fitch
with encores. The church people feel tina
| this was a very successful meeting.