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The Washington times., 1915-12-22
THE CHRISTMAS nOMEsTRETCh

Behind US are several weeks of
Christmas shopping, but ahead of US
looms the homestretch to Friday
night-the last chance. Some of us
have covered miles along the
Christmas trail, Marathon course
leading up and down stairs and over
aisle after aisle of the shops. We
have become wearied of the pushing
and showing, the crowded cars and
the congested marts. Nerves are on
edge and tempers tried.
And the salesfolks, too, are tired,
worn with their day-long stands in
the trenches so incessantly stormed
by the Yuletide armies.
It's hard business on everybody.
We all must get together and help
one another. Why wait till Satur-
day for the Christmas spirit to get
full hold of US? A smile and a
cheerful word will help. Let's all
buyer and seller alike, put bride
on our tempers, get firm hold of our,
selves and smile. Then smile again
and see how the worries and vex.
ations diminish.
And remember~-it is too late Al
this hour to do your Christina!
shopping early; it is not too late t,
do it nowi
The Washington times., 1915-12-22
ONE-SIDED PREPAREDNESS

If any one lesson has been taught
by the developments of this and
some other recent wars, it is that
there is danger for the United States
in any one-sided preparedness plan
which looks to building an immense
navy and not backing it with an
army large enough to preserve the
symmetry of defense scheme.
Altogether too much talk is heard,
in quarters where intelligence should
be superior to such proposals, about
building a navy as great as any on
the seas, but neglecting the army.
There is disposition to assume that
the navy, if. it is big enough, would
make the country perfectly secure
Some of the illogical aspects OF
this argument are so plain that il
would seem they ought not to re,
quire discussion. For example:
What is the use building navy
as great as any on Garth which
means, as great as England's--un
less it is presumed that there is tho
possibility Of war with Great Brit
ain?
If there is such possibility, wha
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is the use being prepared to meet
Great Britain on the sea, while leav-
ing the. country incapable Of coRirg
with Canada by land?
At the end of the present war,
Canada will be full of veteran sol
diers. There will be hundreds Of
thousands of them, capable Of quick
mobilization and good service. The
country will be militarized; its spirit
will be- that of the militaristic na-
tions, and it will remain that for a
generation at least, whether there
shall be more wars or not. Canada,
in short, would be- the base of Brit
ish operations against the United
States, il it can be imagined that a
war between the two English-speak-
ing countries might ever happen.
The great Canadian development Of
military power, supported by the
British fleet and the capacity of
Britain to transport more troops to
this side of the Atlantic, would make
the necessity for a real army pain
fully and Immediately apparent on
this side.
True, it is not to be believed that
! there will be a war with Britain; but
if the advocates of one-sided pre-
paredness, all on the naval side, are
! entitled to argue that such a thing
is possible, then the proponents of
a real army program are surely JUS
titled in using the same argument. -
This war has proved that the seas
are not barriers, but highways. Vast
forces have been moved greater dis.
tances than those which separate
this country from Europe, and land.
ed on hostile shores. Our own coast.
line of some $4,000 miles offers in
Vulnerable opportunities for repeti
tion of such enterprises. 1t is non
sense still to presume that, without
an adequate army, this country i:
secure against invasion.
The Washington times., 1915-12-22
Agricultural Department
Answers Bureau Criticism

The annual report of the editor Of the
Department OF Agriculture, made public
yesterday, shows the circulation OF docu-
ments issued by him aggregated d, 900 O0J
at the end of the last fiscal year.
While the great bulk of reports, bull
letins and miscellaneous publications
were distributed free of charge. a large
number OF specis documents, SS5,sS3. to
he exact. was purchased by the inter
ested public from the SUPERINTENDENT of
documents, and revenue of So, II
was thereby derived by Uncle Sam
Farmers bulletins were the best
sellers. a total OF li,9i5 900 copies OF these
hsvinE heen circulated free or sold dur
inc the year
The editor saws ell MS Articles were
scoops" that the docUme7ts nsyeI
failed ~ make press time and tn- :
u an Absence Of any reference to an,-io
-Eies or the institution Of SuttA.
The Washington times., 1915-12-22
Rev. John T. Mcguire Goes
To Philadelphia Parish

After service Of fifteen years at
the Catholic University OF America,
where he Il now head OF the Latin de-
partment. the Very Rev. John r. Ma
Kuire. S. T. L., Ph. D., w1i leave
shortly for Philadelphia. where he has
accepted the position of irremovable
rector of st. Eliza beths parish.
II was in Philadelphia that DR.. Ma
guire received his early training. having
graduated from the Christian Brothers
College there in 1882. From there he
went to st. Charles Seminary in
Overlook, and in 1898 entered the Cath
olic University here, where he received
the degree of bachelor OF sacred theo-
losy. later he studied in Bonn I'm
versity, Germany: Johns, Hopkins Uni
| versity. and the University OF PennsSl-
Vania.
/ His new parish is one of the larges,
| in the diocese. and there are twenty,
eight paTochial teachers under his SUI
perVision.
The Washington times., 1915-12-22
Says Man Arrested As Crank Is
Brilliant Lecturer.

To the Editor OF THE. TINES:
There was arrested IN the Capitol
grounds last week man who carried
banner protesting against war and pre-
paredness for war He was locked up
for several days and then. without a
trial, released when 1t was realized
that he had broken no law.
Although his manner of protest was
no less sane than the methods of Mr..
Ford and Mr.. Bryan, there was hint
of question OF this mans mental condi-
ton.
Within a week the present writer has
heard two brilliant and profound lee
lures by Emil l.. Gerard. the principal
in the above incident and was deeply
impressed by his mentality and spirit
uality. Mr.. Gerard has been an &C.
Clesiastic: he has studied in the uniNer-
sites at I,ouvain. Innsbruck, and Brook
land. but left the church because he
could no longer subscribe to all its
doctrines. He is a student of the ORR
entail religions. and teacher of great
clearness and power
TOM PLAYFAIR.
WASHINGTON, Dec. n
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gotten that most Of the concerts
given here are presented in the
afternoon instead of at night, as
in most cities, and If Washington
ever attained a symphony hall, or a
theater which was available at night,
the success of musical presentations
would further be assured, for many
who would patronize. recitals at
night cannot go to them in the af-
ternoons.
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GRAND OPERA IN WASHINGTON

Though it is too carly for report
upon the financial success of the
hrief opera season here. all indca-
tions are that the support given the
experiment met the most sanguine
hopes of it's promoters. If that be
true Washington, at last, will have a
grand opera season, for the reason
for the Boston organizations visit
here. was to test out the possibility
of an annual visit to this city.
From a city, only a few years ago
which was reputed to give music in
different support, Washington, in
the last few years, has proved its
claim to be a real musical center
Not only the patronage accorded the
opera engagement, but that giver
the symphony orchestras and the
concert series, justifies this claim fol
the Capital. Those who promote th'
engagements for concerts report th'
hest season in their history, anC
there has been a steady advance il
patronage of concerts here, as wei
as a steady increase in their mum
her within the last few years.
Artists who come here in recita
pronounce Washington audiences es
pecially appreciative. They like t,
come to Washington for the sam
reason that theatrical folk like t.
play here, because they are assure
discriminating and intelIigen
hssYng. Neither should it be for
The Washington times., 1915-12-22
Moraht Says Gen. French
Lacks Brains and Action

BERLIN via wireless TO Ssvriller.
Dec. 22.-Commenting on the removal
of General French as commandcr-m-
chief OF the British forces Major
Moraht, German military critic, pays
tribute to the deposed commander but
declares he has never shcwn military
ability.
"Gerir.an officers at the front always
considered French n gentleman, writes
Moraht. "and believed he was not re
sponsible for the occasional barbaruus
conduct OF cClored detachments. Fl iench
was only a man Of business routine.
the fault OF the English nation which
always lacked comprehensive views
Lord Roberts was no adIniIer NJ
| French. who in the future will he eS
| teenled as a frank. solid, stanch sol
| dier of sympathetic character. but
neither a rcan OF brains nor action
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COULD AMERICA DO ThISr

The premier announces that the
British army has reached strength
of three million men, and has de-
manded that another million be add
ed. He did not commit himself as
to the complete success of Lord
Derby's recruiting scheme, but the
demand for another million men at
this time, accompanied with the
warning that every fit man is re-
quired, suggests that despite its re-
markable accomplishments the vol
untary recruiting plan S likely to
require to be supplemented by a
project for conscription.
But let it be set down that 5000
600 men have been raised the first
sixteen months of the war. 1t is a
wonderful accomplishment, consider
ing that Britain was not organized
card-indexed or trained to appreciate
the possibilities of such a demand
on her manhood. While prepared
ness issues are under discussion il
this country, it may be worth while
to inquire whether the United States
could do as we'll as Britain has done
without involuntary service. Stats
ticians have calculated that during
our civil war, neither North no.
South enlisted so large a proper
ton of their manhood in thei
armies before resort to conscrip
tion was necessitated. Surely this il
pretty effective answer to tn,
critics Of British natriotism.
The Washington times., 1915-12-22
Wants Explanation of IncOnsist-
encies OF Sending Gifts To Ger
m. Editor ot THE TIMES

To the Editor OF THE TIMES;
In recent paper is an appea! for
funds for the shipment Of food by par
Get post to Germany and Austria. eer~
sons in this neutral country have
opened their hearts and poCketbooks to
INC destitute OF Belgium, Poland, ana
Serbia but how are We to reconcile
tho official statements of the German
and Austrian governments that con-
ditionS are normal aud food plentiful
with this appeal for aid?
am sure manY of us will hesitate
to contribute for the Germans and AUS
trians If they are not in need when We
know that all the charity % which
we are capable is needed ana VII! h"
appl cCated by the pcorlc Of Belgium,
roland, and Soroia.
! shall he glad II any Of Sour readers
VIII reconcile the Official statements ot
German, and Austria With this appea
tor aid. for | believe many of rs vii
defer assistance unless this variance
Is explained.
MRS h. n HARDTSTY.
Washington. hcCemher Is.
The Washington times., 1915-12-22
Male "Lisle Bank" Robbed

NEW YORK, Dec. 22.-That the 'lisle
bank" is strictly woman's institution
dawned on Knute Ruddy after he had
awakened from a short nap to find his
right sock had been riled of $50.
II believe | would have felt the rob-
her at work" Ruddy Confded TO the
police. only my foot went to sleep.
too"
He said he lived in Staten Island, and
that he walked into loon in Brook
lNn where hc bought 2 round of drink =
sud exposed MS nlace of deposit, A
short time later he went 10 sleep IN the
hs'k room. he SAYS. and was TohhEd
Ruddy caused the arrest OF Christie
pher Hanson. . sailor,
The Washington times., 1915-12-22
Car Skids and Turns Over,
Pins Driver Underneath

An automobile driven by William
Nally, aged thirty, of l24O Tenth street
southeast, skidded and overturned near
Eighth and NJ streets southeast late
ast night. pinninC Nslly under the car,
he sustained cuts on the head and face,
but his injuries are not regarded as Sc
Tious.
The Washington times., 1915-12-22
THE ECONOMY OF ZEPPELINsl

One Of the most curious results
Of the war is reported from Eng
land. The Zeppelin raids in that
country have effected a positive
saving to the British people, be-
cause they have moved them to
take extraordinary precautions
against fires. a.4
A British insurance authority,
now in this country, is responsible
for this statement. The fear of
aerial raids and their consequences
moved the whole country to adopt
measures for the instant combating
of flames whenever they might
break out, and for their prevention
by every means possible. The gov
eminent established new form Of
insurance, under which t undertook
to indemnify people against losses
caused by enemy bombs and even
by enemy guns not landed on Brit
ish soil. People along the coasts ex-
posed to Zeppelin attacks have taken
out this insurance. Those in the in
terror have not presumed they need
ed it. -
England's average annual fire
| loss for a number of years has been
$25 900 900, which, it is worth while
parenthetically to observe, is very
small when compared wirh-the fear
full annual fire waste of the United
States. Superior construction, regu-
lations, and distribution of protec-
tive instrumentalities We're respon
sible.
But since the war opened the fire
loss has been reduced just about
half, if the destruction by the Yep
pelins be not counted. 1t is attributed
directly to the increased precautions
adopted by reason of the Zeppelin
panic Even when the losses caused
by the Zeppelin activities be counted
in, it is shown that the total is less
than the s25,0OO,0OO Of normal fire
waste.
If one-half Of the very small fire
waste of England can be saved in {
single year by tightening up the
rules and regulations and arousint
the people to greater care, wha
might be accomplished in this coun
try. Fire loss is hopeless, total, ut
ter loss to the nation. Most of it
in this country, is excuseless. /
England can in so short a time thu
effectively enforce protective meth
DDS reducing the waste one-half, i
is not too much to say that TIL
United States should save a Iik
proportion, despite that construction
here is less adapted to fire preven
ton; while if our construction coul
:, be. made equal to that of Europe
the saving ought tn amount t
three -fourths of the present losses
1t might be bit discouraging t
the Prussian' instigators of Zerpe
t lin murder to know, also, that tn
d loss of life in the last year, by fir
t and the Zeppelins, has been les
S than the loss of life in fires durin
n times of peace.
e The long and short of it is,
n these calculations are credible, ths
e the Zeppelins have saved life, haH
saved property, and 'have inspire
4, an immense increase in enlistment
d in the British army. There seel
1t to be some. points at which even II
N marvellous prescience of Prussia
y. militarism falls down.
The Washington times., 1915-12-22
Special Car Schedules
To Take Care of Crowds

The Capital Traction Company snd ths
WashinEton Railway and Electro Conn
psny today announced schedules to taHs
care Of The crowds atrer1ing Christmas
eve masses in the Catholic chIr ne, me-
The Capital Traction Company vii run
rars every Nfteen minutes NnfN VI"
o'c,crk Saturday uorninE and ever
,Ealf hour therCartsr until 'hs reEulsr
ina,rs srneduIc s. .rstuCd The Nast-
ir-fuu EslwSy aui E'"rN-' "mlsuy
viii ran rats every half hour duTinE the
night.
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WHAT'S ON PROGRAM
IN CAPITAL TODAY

Meeting io'nt commute. u! the Chamber o.
CorrmN-re hoa-o of Trade and Retail Mer
rrsr,s' Assoc "A lion on Lincoln Highway.
ir.trict National Fank Building. :. 10.
Mason:r--Srhooi OF Instruction. Naomi, No 3,
Eroob.AnU. NO. II Eastern star.
OId Fellow s-Fodera' City, No. 30 Eastern,
No :; Harmony, No, ?.
Kntxhis OF rythiss--Nount Vernon. No r
Hermoirc No. -; Unon. No 33: col lmhia
No. "a Friendship Temple, No. g. PYth. an
sisters
Royai Nrcanuw-- District Council. progre--
si,e euChrc party.
Socialist party Italian branch.
'InciN Rsmus' night Southern Society
small ballroom. New Willard. p. m
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MAIL BAG
(Fyom The Times Readers

Communications to the Mail Bag must
be written on one side of the paper
only: must not exceed 200 words in
length and must be signed with name
and address OF sender. The publication
OF letters In The Times Mail Bag does
not mean the Endorsement by The Times
OF the opinions OF the writer. The Mail
Bag is an open forum, where the eiti-
zens OF Washington can argue most
questions.
The Washington times., 1915-12-22
Raising Fine Hogs Is
Specially of Governor

INDIA%AFOLIS. Dec. 22~-CioVernnr
samuel NJ, Ralstons specially Is raising
fine hogs. when he becomes over
commonwealth ht sncs 10 hS farm.
rakes Off his coat and becomes a prac-
LlcAl farmer
The Washington times., 1915-12-22
Care In Distribution.

Every cent Of the money contributed
to the opportunities is to go to the fam
lilies designated. The families were Sc
iected by the Associated Cha rites
which Is best qualified 10 know of such
cases. The efforts of that orga nization
in respect TO the opportunities have the
Endorsement Of The Times. The money
is not to be handed to the families out
right, but given in weekly or montnly
pa yments throughout the wear, insuring
q steady income instead of lump sum
gift which might be dssipated. If
this arrangement is not satisfactory,
and the contributor signing himself "A
Reader" will call for the contribution IL
will be returned. -
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THREE DA'ySLEFT
TO AID 53 NEEDY
"Lunch Bunch Members Con.
tribute ST Each to Fourteen
Charity Opportunities.
Continued from First Page.)


gift, is $1.71S70, leaving a balance aeed-
ed Of $3,013.30.
Through the gifts asked for at this
Christmas season. many of these farni-
lies NAV become self-sustaining. and
the children will be able to look the
world in the face. and not be under
stigma because of the hclp extended
them in time of stress
Everyone OF these families has come
to its present need because of circum-
stances that could happen 10 a large ma
iority Of the families of Washington.
Some of them would have regarded
misery as far off as those who arc
asked to help them.
One contributor, sending a contribu-
ton through The Times, writes: Il en-
close a dollar bill with the request that
it be sent by an cmplove of The Times
and not given to the credit OF .ub-p
ties. Your paper does great deal Of
good, but why don't employees of %our
own staff handle the cash and sec that
II is delivered"
The Washington times., 1915-12-22
Jane Addams Improved.

CHICAGO. Dec. = Miss Jane Adams
is at Hull House TODAY. following her
reno, al from Presbyterian Hospital
who're she had been nstient for seT-
srsI weeks Shs u greatly improved.
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Tomorrow.
Annual Christmas celebration. sunas,

Annual Christmas celebration, sunday schee
of Foundry NJ. Church. In church, \
y. IN,
Masonlc-The New Jerusalem, No. ;: Hiram.
No 10. Royal Arch Chapter william +.
Hunt. No l6, Eastern Star.
Odd Fellows-ENcelslor, No, II; Covenant NO
lS: Salem. Nu. -, Columbia, No. 10.
knights OF Pythiss No. a.
knights OF Columbus keane Councll.
National Cnion-6sncrott Council. pshigrsn
Council.
Socialist partly. p. s. l.. business meet
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AmuSements.

Polls MAN zelle 5S 2:l5 and SIS D. m
Keith s-Naudeville, els end s:l5 ,. m.
Casino--Nar pictures The Battles OF Ma
ton" p. M 10 II p. NJ, continuous.
Gsyety-Burle ":l5 and SIS p. n
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Reconsidered Declaration.

Immediately after his inauguration
through Henry Clay Stewart OF this
city, who was then president OF the To-
cal association OF Princeton Alumni.
President Wilson informed the board OF
governors OF the club that he wished to
reconsider his deciination OF member
ship in the club. This intima tion was
submitted to the board at a regular
meeting held on March 10, 1913 There
upon a resolution was adopted by the
board authorizing the president OF the
club. Mr.. Thomas Hyde. TO sec Presi-
dent Wilson and confer upon him hon
orary membership II he desires to ac-
cept II. and TO tender to him active
membership II preferred.
AT thr next meeting OF the board
which was held on March "A, 1873 Mr.
| Hyde reported to the board that Nj
! Wilkins "a member OF the boardI and
| himself called on President Wilson a,
! his solicitation and extended to hin
honorary membership in the club. which
| he accepted
| The membership which the President
| so .accentcd he still retains. The mem
befs of his family. who are privile gee
guests by virtue OF his membe ship
have been frequent visitors at the club
"A. s. WORTHINGTON.
| "Washington, y. c.. Dec. 20
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OPPORTUNITY NO. I3.

Blind mother. partially blind father.
six children, all under fourteen. Against
great odds mother and father, despite
their physical handicap. are trying to
keep home together. Amount needed.
S,aO
The Washington times., 1915-12-22
OPPORTUNITY NO. 7.

Blind father and four children. One
girl after q wears course at free vocs-
tional school will be able TO help support
her blind father and little sisters. s166 q
Year is needed.
Pre- acknoUledPAl
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Widow and three children. Discour-
aged. worn out mother. paying penalty
Of tuberculosis, with which children ha d
heen infected, now improved in health
and trying to maintain home. Amount
needed S2lO
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III heeueu. Sllb. ~.
OPPORTUNITY NO. 3.
till needed. S2l 10.
OPPORTUNITY NO. 4,

A deserted wife and four small chl-
dren. Alone this deserted wife failed
to earn enough money to provide a
home for her four beautiful children.
Amount needed 1854.
The Washington times., 1915-12-22
WILSON'S RELATIONS
WITH CLUB EXPLAINED
Detailed Account of Them Is
Given by A. S. Worthineton
for Chevy Chase.

A detailed account OF President Will
sons relations with the Chevy Chase
Club Is given In a letter written by
A. 8. Worthington, Washington attor-
ney and member of the board OF COVER
nors of the club, and printed in the
New York Sun this morning. The letter
was prompted, MIR. Worthington says.
by erroneous statements which have
been printed regarding the President
declining an honorary membership in
the club.
AS a mattnr of fact, President Will
son has been an honorary member of
The Chevy Chase CLUB since March "a
1913. although he did decline such MEM
bershlp when tendered him a month pre-
vlous.
Gives the Facts.
Color has been lent the reports that
the President was not a member OF the
Chevy Chase Club because Of the fact
that he seldom plays golf on that
| course. preferring the links OF the
Washington Country tluD, at Jewell.
Va, whicn he uses almost daily when
in Washington.
The letter o. Mr.. WorthIngton 10 the
SUN reads:
TO the Editor of the sun.
Sir: In the Sun OF yesterday it was
stated that President Wilson declined
| an honorary membership in the Chevy
Chase Club. As similar tatements
| have been made in many newspapers
| 1t Is desirable that all the facts regard
ing that matter should be made known
| AS member of the club. and quoting
from the minutes of its board Of gov
| ernors, | therefore give you the facts
! and ask you to publish them.
"On February 10. 1913 the board ten
| dered honorary membership in the club
| to Mr.. Wilson. On February IS, 1913
| Mr.. Wilson declined to accept the mem.
| bership rendered, giving as a reason
| that It would be practically impossible
| for him to avail himself OF the cour'
| tesy OF the club because OF the absolute
| engrossment OF public duties
The Washington times., 1915-12-22
OPPORTUNITY NO. 5.

Father incurably i'll. Wife and four
| children. With her husband IN a hos
pital this mother is working night and
| day to keep her children with her.
| Amotlnt needed 1850
The Washington times., 1915-12-22
FOURTEEN KIM A S.
OPPORTUNITIES
OPPORTUNITY NO. s.

Old grandmother, two grandchildren,
twelve and seven years Grandmother
IL doing her best to make a real home
for the children. $500 a year Is needed
Previously acknowledged. ........ s40.15