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The Washington times., 1915-12-29
SOCIALISM AND WAR

The war not only has played the
deuce with the Socialist abroad
ranging in arms against one another
those who have been protesting that
national boundary lines were obso-
lete-but has set them by the ears
in this country as well.
Charles Edward Russell's stand for
greater military preparedness here
has opened up a schism within the
party, where the radicals are found
lined solidly against any increase in
the army or navy, while many of
the milder sort are seen leaning
backward toward nationalism. One
parlor Socialist even writes a thesis
to prove that desire for a moderate
success for the allies is not incon-
sistent with Socialist doctrines. An
other evidence of the leaven within
the loaf is the announcement of
Meyer London, the Socialist Repre-
sentative in Congress, that he is not
opposed to reasonable preparedness.
The plain fact Of the matter is that
Socialism, in war, has come up
against one Of those Characteristic
ally human facts which are the bane
of all Utopians. War is a fact. 1t
may take a generation or a century
in which it's existence is CLOSED over
to assert it's reality. But when it
comes it is there and nobody is in
any doubt about it.
You can explain why there should
be no war, why there will never be
another war-but then comes war
and your idealistic arguments go to
pot.
So it is with the spirit of competi-
ton, with ambition, with that fierce
law of the survival of the fittest
You may say that all men should
work together as brothers without
strife, without rivalry, except in vel
doing, without forging ahead at the
expense of somebody who falls be-
hind. But just then some one gets
kicked in the face and there is wal
or trade competition or envy ol
something else that it has been dem
onstrated should not and could not
exist.
The Washington times., 1915-12-29
OF CHANCE
EXPECT HIM TO WIN

Friends OF Merritt o. Chance, POST
master of Washington. 1t was learned
today, are hopeful OF his confirmation
despite the activity OF his opponents.
They point out that the opposition
to.Adr. Chance proceeds primarily from
one or more persons who are trying
to get the office for themselves. While
those persons have drawn others into
the contest, most OF the activity Is
said to be by the former.
Several Democratic politicians whose
names have not been uncovered are
understood to be seeking the office.
President Wilson is said to favor
Postmaster Chance. One of the things
in favor of Mr. Chance is that the
present session will run on for many
months. He will hold until the END
of the present session without further
action, unless he Is actually rejected
and rejection Is unlikely. Before the
session ends. the situation may shift
so that confirmation will be possible.
The Washington times., 1915-12-29
RURAL SCHOOL PROBLEMS

Among the most difficult problems
that educators of this country now
are working on is that of rural
schools. In cities vocational educa-
tion has been emphasized, and so
bnuch has been printed on the sub
iect that the fact is apt to be over
booked that, in rural districts, the
problem of affording children an
elementary academic education has
not yet been solved.
How changing social conditions
are reflected in educational life was
aptly illustrated in the address of
Mrs. Percy V. Pennybacker, presi-
dent of the General Federation of
Woman's Clubs, before the Ameri-
can Civic Association yesterday. One
unexpected handicap under which
the rural schools now labor is the
difficulty of getting places for the
teachers to live. Formerly the
teacher and the minister were the
high lights of a rural community,
It was considered an honor to
"board" the teacher, and no trouble
was found in getting her an agree
able home. Now, in many communi-
ties, few can be found who will take
her in. The result is an added handi-
cap to getting good country school
teachers, in addition to the poor pay,
Mrs. Pennybacker suggested a
hovel remedy. She would have a
Hschool manse" corresponding to the
parsonage in which the clergyman
lives. Around that "school home"
she would form a community center
sort of rural social center, which
would supplement the class room
work of the teacher. The expert
rnent would be an interesting one ia
watch. 1t would require more of the
teacher, who already complains she
is not paid enough for what she does
though it would insure her a suitable
home. Dependent members of hel
family, or other relatives. might live
with her. But the success or the
failure of the scheme probably
would depend largely upon the per.
sonality of the teacher.
The Washington times., 1915-12-29
POLICEMAN SHELBY
TO SPEAK AT SCHOOL
viii Open Course Monday For
Closer Relationship Between
Pupils and BlueCoatS.

William S. Shelby. of the Metropoli-
tan police. detailed in the Office of the
corporation counsel at Police Court,
will on Monday morning, at Morgan
school, deliver the first of a series of
lectures designed by Major Pullman 10
bring the guardians of the law and the
school children of the city into closer
relationship.
Coincident with the lecture will como
the establishment of the first OF the
''closed street" Fairgrounds. This will
be established for a try out" at the
Morgan School. 1t contemplates closing
the street in front OF the building dur
ing recess time, so the children may
play without danger of injury from
traffic.
Signs reading. Street Closed on Ac-
count of Recess" will be placed at
either end of the block, the street will
be roped on and a policeman Will be
stationed there To gee that the closing
mandate Is observed.
In Policeman Shelby'S first lecture,
the questions of safety first" from the
police standpoint. tho attitude the small
boy should have toward the bluecoat,
and the matter OF the street playground
will be taken Cd.
Late yesterday, Superintendent OF
Schools Ernest l.. Thurston, and Presi-
dent OF the Board of Education Henry
p. Blair indorsed the plan for the po-
lice lectures and the closed street play
ground.
The Washington times., 1915-12-29
VILLA TO THE BRUSH AGAIN

: Francisco Villa, in a characteristic
oally grandiose pronunciamento, an
oounces that he has changed his
mind. He is not going 10 give up
lighting, leave Mexico, and allow
Carranza a free hand to reorganize
the country. A short while ago he
was going to quit and get out; but
he finds that the very men to whom
he resigned have betrayed his cause,
so he will stick.
Villa is potent to cause endless
trouble, if he shall adhere to his
new resolve. There was a time
when he looked to Americans like
the big man Of Mexico; but since
the tide of fortune has turned
against him he has shown more and
bore the tartar under the skin; the
bandit rather than the ;iberator
Whatever may be thought of the
Treatment accorded to Villa by the
Washington Government-and Il is
bot difficult to understand why Viii
IA feels that he has been admin
Uttered a strong treatment of what
lhe politicians call the double
{ross"-it is nevertheless within rea-
ton to insist that, having lost in the
diplomatic contest, Villa, as a loyal
Mexican and real patriot, ought
to have accepted the inevitable and
given Carranza a chance. This he
has finally declined 70 90.
~ the moment CarTanza is in
overwhelming strength, with every
thing suggesting his ability to clean
up the country. But it is not many
'aonths since Villa was at the top
The Washington times., 1915-12-29
j. S. AGAIN ASKED
TO intern FLIERS
State Department, However,
viii Not Hold Avlators Here
From France.

Secretary OF state Lansing today
received second telegram from
German sympnthizers in New York
demanding the internment OF Lieut..
William Thaw, Sergt. Elliot Cowden
and Sergt. Norman Prince, three
Americans who nre members of the
French flying corps. and who are in
the United States on furlough.
At the state Department Il was
declared that no action win be taken on
any unofficial request rhe state De-
partment will not take official cog
nizance OF the case OF the three
American aviators unless demand for
their interument Is made by diplo-
matte representatives of Germany or
her allies.
On Peaceful Mission.
1t was definitely stated today. how
ever, that in no event will the United
States order the internment Of tho three
aviators. The State Department takes
the position that the three aviators. al
though serving in the armed forces Of
France, are In the United States un-
armed and on a peaceful mission. The
fact that they arc American citizens Ia
held OF no consequence, aR the State
Department Eclds the view that they
rellnduished their citizenship while they
are serving in foreign army and lose
tho right to- protection American citi-
zenship gives them. If they give up
foreign service, however. sand return to
the United States they automatically
resume citizenship.
II the three aWators should attempt to
obtain pasports TO return to France. It
was declared today, their request prob
ably will he rejected. No such request
Is expected, however as they are pre-
sunled to have French passports.
Called "GrOss Offense."
Secretary Lansing Is told in the tcle-
gram today that the escape Of Thaw.
Cowden and Prince under the circum-
stances, would constitute grave in
ternational offense " and that "tho
United States will be responsible for
the damage that may be caused by
them" Their American citizenship. the
telegram declares. would not protect
them from capture" by Germany, as
thcv "are embodied in the armed mill
tary or naval forces of a belligerent
power"
The state Depa rtment shares this
view that the three aviators relinquish
their right to American protection
while in foreign service. but takes ex-
ception to the view in today's teIe-
gram that the United States cannot
without violating both the spirit and
the letter Of neutrality permit these
young man to rejoin the enemies OF a
country with which we are at peace"
The Washington times., 1915-12-29
NOT FOR ARBITRATION

If the Washington Administration
zsSens to any proposal from Austria
% arbitrate the legal principles in
volved in the Ancona horror this will
be the last straw of our burden Of
national ignominy, the utter degra-
dation of American honor to the
lowest depths.
You can't arbitrate violation Of
neutral rights. You can't arbitrate
murder. You can't arbitrate inhu-
manity. You can't arbitrate defiance
and dissertation of the laws Of God.
The Washington times., 1915-12-29
GOMPERS DECLARES
HE IS NO HENRY FORD

''I am no Henry Ford. 10 embark on
careless. ridiculous mission which
might embaTTass either government
or a people" said Samuel Gompers.
president of the American Federation OF
Labor. in refusing today TO comment
on the speech of Iavid Lloyd-CSeorge,
in which the British minister OF muni-
tions urged labor unions TO suspepd
their rules.
The labo' unionists of Great Britain
have done their duty as patriots. are
doing il. and win continue to do It,"
said Gompers. 1T would be easy for
me to give an academic opinion as to
what the unions ought to do. My state
ment as president of the federation
miEhC be regarded as authoritative.
1T would be sure to embarrass either
the unionA or the government ii weight
were attached t. il. ! do not think 1t
would be right for me here to say any
thing. The nation will work out it's
problems much easier without any com
ment from this side. II does not con-
Germ u.s."
The Washington times., 1915-12-29
Santa Claus Visits
Fort Myer Children

The children of the military reserva-
tion at Fort Myer were visited by Santa
Claus yesterday at the Christmas cele-
bration of the enlisted men at the post
little ones of the cavalrymen. was the
centerpiece around which gayety re-
volved. A program by the Fifth Cave
airy Band, motion pictures, and brief
addresses by Major O'Keefe and Secre-
tRry Cooper, of the association. made up
the program.
The Washington times., 1915-12-29
Educational Campaign
Organized To Hasten
Naturalization in U.s..
And Intelligent Alarming Tendency of Aliens to
Remain Aliens Is Prevalent in All Sections
BY JUDsoN c. wEEL1vER.

Why should alien resident the States want
a citizen?
What benefits will he get that he can't enjoy alien?
These questions asked Of official Of the Bureau Of
Naturalization, and he admitted it hard
There few States in which alien may property
very In the District Of Columbia he may by will
unless there treaty. this and his native country allowing
it, which there is in nearly all
On the other hand citizen subject to jury duty which
alien likewise military service which alien In
States which impose poll alien escapes
MANY NOW ACTUALLY VOTE
The Washington times., 1915-12-29
WHAT'S ON PROGRAM
IN CAPITAL TODAY

Luncheon, Delta Tau Delta Fraternity RA-
leigh, 1880 10 2 .. m.
Christmas tree celebration to poor children
and their parents Shiloh Church, I, street
between Sixteenth and Seventeenth streets
northwest, p.
Convention, American Association for Labor
Legislation, ShorehAm, 10 a.. m.
Annual meeting, American Society for Inter-
national Law Pan-American Union, a D. m
Convention, American CiRic Association, New
Willard, 10 q. m.
Convention. International Congress Of Am.rI
canlsts, New National Museum, 10 a m
Dance Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity.
chapter house. p. m.
Meeting West End Citizens Association,
Powhatan Hotel, D. m
Christmas dance sigma Ng Fraternity Of
George washington University, New
Cochran Hotel 8 .. m.
Christmas dance Senators Club OF Cornell
Raleigh. s p. m.
Meeting, District Federation OF woman'S
clubs. New Ebbitt, D. m.
Meeting, City of Washington Branch of the
American Pharmaceutical Association, sos
street northwest, s .. m,
Annual meeting, American Negro Academy,
Twelfth street branch Of the Y. NJ c. A..
l0:30 a, m, and 1880 D. m.
Observation-Disclosures Grotto. short form ~
itiations and installation, Chamber &
Commerce rooms,
Odd Fellows Eastern. No. Z; Harmony Ne
3; Federal City, No. 20, election: Coluu
blan No /. Encampment election
knights OF Pythias-Mount Vernon. No. /
election: Friendship Temple No. ?.
The Washington times., 1915-12-29
Redfield Approves
Department Changes

Secretary Redheld has approved the
following changes in the personnel OF
the Department of Commerce force:
Promotion of William r. Greenwald and
Edward j. Gardner; transfer of Mar
Gus c. Len from the Department of
Commerce to the Interior Department;
resignation OF Revoe G. Briggs and pro-
motion OF Charles Shaw In the Coast
and Geodetic Survey.
The Washington times., 1915-12-29
Negro Academy Will
End Meeting Tonight

The final session OF the nineteenth an
nual meeting OF the American Negro
Academy is to be held tonight in the
colored Y. NJ. c. A. building. in Twelfth
street.
Schomburg who will talk on "The Eco
nomic Contribution Rendered by the
Negro to America" and william Pick
ems. dean of Moran College. Baltimore,
Status Of the Negro From 1860 to 1870. i
The Washington times., 1915-12-29
Answers Bowed.

PROVIDENCE, h. l., Dec. 29.-The
Providence Journal, which was attacked
by Capt Boy-Ed in his farewell state
ment as sample of the irresponsible
PRESS i'm this country, wirelessed its
answer to the captain on board tho
Rotterdam. The Journal denies that 1t
fabricated any Of its 6tatsmsntS.
The Washington times., 1915-12-29

ness calls for them; but there is
need for assurance Of national pol
icy that will distinctly encourage
American shipping, before a great
expansion Of the building industry
can be expected on a permanent
basis.
The Washington times., 1915-12-29
One Year Ago Today in the War

Grand Duke Nicholas made frantic effort check the German
onrush through Poland.
Italy gave Turkey foregt hours release the British consul
Hodeda.
The Kaiser again reported seriously i'll.
Japan reported ready send troops to the allies.
The Washington times., 1915-12-29
Tomorrow.

Annual meeting. American Society Of Inter
national Law. New Willard, 10 a. m.
Convention, American Civic AEsOcia ton, New
Willard, 10 a. IN.
Convention International Congress Of Amert-
cantsts, New National Museum, 10 a. m.
Christmas dance Theta Pi Sorority Of Fast
ern High school, Congress Hall Hotel ?
u.
Christmss festival services st Paui's " T.
Church, Second and S streets northwest. s
u. m,
Ma asouic-I aFavette, No. ~.
odd FeIiows--Coyenant No, -; Columbia,
No IO Salem. Ne, o. slaetioA.
The Washington times., 1915-12-29
Amusements.

200 and 500 D. m.
Belasco-'-rhe Hawk" 2:20 and $50 n, m
Poirs-''Under Cover" 2:l5 and Sis y m.
Keith's-vaudeyille, 2:i5 and s;i5 n n
Casino--''The Revott," s:lb p. m,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-01-19
A GREAT MUSICIANS
HAIR sECRET

II was man musician to whom
we we're talking, but every woman
will realize the value OF his an
swer to our question. What
makes your hair so abundant and
so lustrous?" Just simple care.
madam. | am as good to II as l
am to my hands" II was just his
way of saying, II keep II perfectly
clean. Since then we have found
that regular care and perfect
cleanliness means hair health and
beauty. II Is not advisable when
shampooing to use a makeshift.
but always use preparation made
for shampooing only. You can en-
Joy the best that Ia known for
about three cents a shampoo by
getting a package of canthrox
from your druggist; dissolve q
teaspoonful in cup Of hot water
and your shampoo Ii ready. After
It's use the hair dries rapidly with
uniform color. Dandruff, excess
oil and dirt are dissolved and en-
tirely disappear. Your hair will
be so fluffy that 1t will look much
heavier than 1t Is. Its lustre and
softness will also delight you.
while the stimulated scalp gains
the health which insures hair
growth.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-01-19
josephine HicofH

The European Red Cross hos
pital has claimed another New
York society girl---Miss Joseph
inc Nicoll. leader OF the younger
society girls at New port and IN
New York. Is taking course In
nursing preparatory to Joining
the Red Cross nurses on E,i-
ropean battlefields.
Miss Nieoll Is the daughter u
Delaney Nicoll. the we'll known
attorney. She Is one OF several
New York young women--an'o na
them Mrs. Richard Derby, the
former Ethel Roosevelt, who an
swered Europe's call for Red
Cross nurses.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-01-19

GA very serious sub
ject confronts me. was in
troduced a few weeks ago to
a young fellow whom l just
adore. He is very good look
ing, beautiful dancer, and a
wonderful singer. He seems
to care for me the short time
] have known him. Indeed,
he has asked me to run away
with him. l really love him
more than ever would love
my husband. Wouldn't 1t be
all right to go under these
circumstances? N. Y. B.
Alt matters not how talent
ID your affinity is, he is sadly
acling in the qualities that go Il
make an honorable, sincere man
He has no respect for you or hi
would not encourage you to breal'
lp your home; on the other hand
ne would encourage you to re
main. There is just one thing
Tor you to do-be true to your
Ielf by pointing out TO your Inn
poster friend the border of de
,ency and forbid him to cross II
4 you don't check this affair righi
low you viii Hive to rue the day
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-01-19
BUCKwHEAT CAKES
FOR BREAKFAST

One pint of buckwheat flour,
u cup OF graham flour, v tea
spoon of SALT quart OF luke
warm water. and tablespoon OF
molasses, stir all in to even bat
ter. Dissolve Y Of q cake Of
yeast foam In a half cup of tepid
water, allow to stand until the
cup is nearly full and the liquiu
has q light and "bubbly" look.
Beat the yeast into the flour mix
ture and mix It all very thorough
ly, and set away in a large pail
or pitcher In moderately warm
place over night.
In the morning thin the batter
with little milk and water IN
which you have dissolved q salt
spoon or soda. The batter must
Be thin enough to pour Of a
spoon. Bake on very hot Gfiddle
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-01-19
SPECIAL FEATURES OF INTEREST TO WOMEN READERS
Personal
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MIR. and Mrs. n. y. Ieuhsrt, of
Monmouth. Oregon, for nc years
residents of Tacoma. are Visiting
for three weeks with v. n. RoR-
ers, who IL brother-in-law Of
Mr.. Lenhart. Mr.. Lenhart Is hera
to attend the annual meeting Of
the Stilson-Kellog Shoe Co, cf
which he IL treasurer Tie Il also
interested In the Rogers Co.
The Womam's Missionary 500
ciety OF First Church OF the Evan
gelical association will meet
Wednesday afternoon ut the home
OF Mrs. u. Goettling. 3soz Sixth
avenue.
The St. James guild. Of Me-
Kinley Hill, will meet "Wednesday
afternoon at 3 o'clock with Mrs.
w. s. johnson. 3640 East 81.
Friends Of MIR. aud Mrs. Fred
Owen OF Port Angeles. are scnd-
ing them congratulations on the
arrival OF baby daughter. Jali-
uary is. Mr.. and Mrs. Owen
were former residents OF Tacoma.
Mr.. and Mrs. WiIllAm virHes
and daughters. Anita aud Helen.
will leave tomorrow for Califor-
MIA. Miss Josephine Rice will
accompany them.
MIR. and Mrs. William Jones
left today for Arizona. where they
Will meet Mrs. Jones' mother and
sister and auto through Southern
California.
MIR. and Mrs. \. Mcdowell left
for New York yesterday.
Mrs. leo kachlein n entertaial-
ing the Altrua club In her home
In North Werner street today.
The Woinen's alliance Of the
Unitarian and Ethical societies
will meet In the home OF Mrs. y.
l.. Crosby In North 3lst street to-
morrow.
Mrs. Laura A. GasliwlIer nnsl
Miss Gashwiler Of Seattle are the
weekend guests Of Mrs. J. Q.
Mason.
The Women's club II arranging
for It's annual breakfast, Febru-
airy 4, In the Commercial club.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-01-19
Best Laxative
& s,2 For Children

When your baby is cross
and fretful instead of the hap.
py, laughing little dear you are
accustomed to, In all probable
ity the digestion has become
deranged and the bowels need
attention. Give 1t a mild Iaxa-
tive, dispel the irritability and
bring back the happy content,
of babyhood.
The very best laxative for
children is DR.. Caldwelis
Syrup Pepsin, because It con-
tains no opiate or narcotic
drug, is pleasant tasting and
acts gently, but surely, without
gripping or other distress. Drug
gists sell DR.. Caldwells Syrup
Pepsin at fifty cents and one
dollar q bottle. Fer free
trial bottle write to DR.. W. B.
Caldwell. 451 Washington st..
Monticello, Ills.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-01-19
BY Clarissa Chesley

Haven't you often wondered
how in the world hat which had
been trimmed with some kind OF
fragile trimming could be lined
without mussing it all up? The
answer to this question is shcwa
in Figure above. You will see
that the hat is held by the left
hand under the right arm and
and that the brim rests against
the milliner's body.
In order to show the exact
kind of stitches, Figure 1 Is used.
You see there is one long stitch
and then a short back stitch
which is used to keep the silk
from slipping.
To begin the lining buy one
quarter of a yard of thin taffeta
or lining silk, the length deter
mined by three times the dame
ter of the hat. First turn over
the lengthwise edge of the silk a
half-inch and stitch it down to
form a casing. Sew the other
edge inside the hat as in the pic
ture with long stitch and
short back stitch to keep it firm.
You will see that 1t will be impos-
sible then to sew the ends>togeth-
er in an ordinary seam, and this
Is another point on which anna
tours have had to- puzzle. Instead
of scanning the ends up. one edge
Is turned over the other line, and
they are then slip-stitched to-
gether. Slip-stitching, which has
been referred to previously in
these articles, is simply taking
one long stitch invisibly under
the goods and very short ones
through to the other edge.
Two little holes are next cut
in the casing hem and che draw
string of narrow ribbon run
through, drawn up and tied in
little bow.
Carefulness in the details of
putting in the lining is absolutely
necessary If the amateur milliner
would have a becoming hat.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-01-19

and the more modern ragstep.
Its variations are too numerous
to mention. In fact. 1t may be
said of the fox trot that any step
which is done in unison with the
fox-trot music may be called Cox
trotting.