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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-27
Draws Comparison Between Piney
Branch and California.

To the Editor of THE TIMES:
A few months ago when one OF the
citizens associations contemplated ad-
hitting women to membership. I as
Californian. wondered that such q de-
TERMINATION should be considered suffi-
GENTLY cut of the ordinary to merit
headline. on the subject.
I understand the situation better now
after reading the account Of the mem-
bers Of the Piney Branch Citizens As
sociation the other evening, when the
name OF a-female. ! suppose the mem.
hers IL, mod her. appeared In the list of
applicants for membership.
As I read the story OF the Piney
Branch meeting my thoughts wandered
To California, and thought OF various
women in just one county OF that
great Commonwealth; thought Of Mrs.
industrial welfare commission OF the
state. all ideal mother, q citizen whose
service has been such that she was
asked to cross the continent that the
Federal commission working along the
same lines might have the benefit Of
her experience and wisdom; thought
Of that slender white-haired woman,
Mrs Frank A. Gibson. whose work on
the state Immigration Commission has
been one of the factors In the wonder
ful economic and humanitarian success
OF thR' commission.
lovable woman embodied In Mrs. Mar
tina Nelson McCan. chairman of the
Los Angeles civil service commission:
OF that great party leader. Mary Foy.
to whom the men turn for advice and
aid when party storms swirl. and TO
whom also turns the girl struggling
along Oh the upward path amidst the
storms OF life: I thought Of that other
party leader. that other humanitarian
and educator, Mrs. Florence Collins
Porter. that woman's woman. who was
a delegate to the Republican national
convention of 1912: thought off, could
name fifty such women living In Los
Angeles.
I thought Of that lovely. gracious
woman. Mrs. Frederick q. sanborn
president OF the Woman's Board OF
the Panama Pacific Exposition.
As ] thought was proud-of these
women oh. certainly. that Is but
natural. but was also proud. very
very proud Of the men of California
And ] am thankful for those broad
minded. big-hearted comrades OF our
who have given their women the oppor
tunitv to show what they can do. II
is our right to serve with them. o.
course. but 1t II also a privilege. God
bless our men OF California. and ma,
| He have mercy on the males Of Pine,
| Branch.
| MAY BARTLETT 8. HoAR.
Washington. April q.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-27
BALLoTING TO BE LONG

attractive light by the people who be-
lieve there may be a chance to cash
Il In,
Every time another state holds it's
Republican primary. the politicians find
that may finally happen ut Chicago.
In the BACKGROUND there Is always the
Roosevelt possibility. looming big and
promising I'm the vision of his adj
mirrors. big and ominous In the view of
his opponents. All other considerations
are colored and modified with reference
to the views of the particular COM
mentator REGARDING Roosevelt. He Ii
the one dominant. upright and down
body doubts that his wishes will have
more to do than anybody'e elae with
Determining the nominee. IL he Is not
himself nominated,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-27
BomBARDINu CONGRESS- BY
WIRE

:, II IL said that $4,000 kilograms
we're received by members Of Con-
gyess on Monday, $4,000 on Tuesday,
Snd $4,000 on Wednesday; that the
tombsrdment 10 TO continue all week,
md that the telegraph companies
have arranged to handle con this
movement" total Of half q million.
Curious how people will waste
money In such organized efforts!
The kilograms, frankly originating
NTH various pro-German societies,
sre In half dozen forms, and prac-
Ideally no effort has been made to
ret them varied SO that an appear
snce Of spontaneity would be given.
lThey call upon Congress to range
itself against a brench Of relations
With Germany. What has their
actual effect been7
3 Senator Husting Of Wisconsin,
who represents one Of the most
strongly pro-German constituencies,
WAS so incensed that he publicly ad-
vised that the senders address their
kilograms to the Germany embassy!
There Is no uncertainty about the
general character Of the campaign
It 10 ro-German, not pro-American,
nor .pro-peace. It has aroused a Bit
terness that is perfectly natural, be-
cause 1t involves the threat Of or
ganized political action by an ele-
ment that has shown determination
10 place the interest Of another coun.
try above that Of America. There
will probably be an inquiry; and
before 1t is done, the cause that was
intended to be promoted will be a
positive sufferer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-27
DAUGHTERS OF 1912
FOR ARCHIVES HALL
Favor Preserving Records Of This
Country's Wars.

Resolutions expressing cordial a.
proval Of efforts toward the erection Of
a hall Of archives in this city were
unanimously adopted last night at the
closing session Of the National Society.
United States Daughters Of 1914
The resolution was offered by Mrs.
Noble N. Potts. Of this city. who de-
clared that at present the records Of our
second war with England are scatter
ed over the country and In worse con-
dition than those OF the revolutionary
war.
The organization also Endorsed plac-
ing q memorial tablet to Clara Barton
founder OF the Red Cross, in the hall
now In course Of construction on Seven
tenth street.
Tho elections yesterday resulted In
naming Mrs. Theodore Greve, OF Gin
cinnsti. FIRST vice president, and Mrs.
Noble N. Potts. OF Washington. second
The following were elected without Cd.
position: Mrs. James II. Campbell, OF
Michigan. recording secretary. national
Mrs. Frank l. Vance, OF Milwaukee
historian. national: Mrs. Alvin Lane, OF
Texas, treasurer. national; Mrs. Theo.
dore Shelton. Of Missouri. auditor. ma.
tional
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-27
TINE PReoccUPATIoNs OF ENG
LAND

= Ireland's outbreak recalls atten-
ton to the fact that Great Britain
has had a peculiar miscellany of
troubles on its hands from the be-
ginning Of the war.
An English army officer observed
the other day to Washington audi
ence that very soon after the war
had opened seven separate cam
paigns were demanding the atten-
ton of the British government, in
various parts Of the world. There
were two Of them in Africa, at least !;
one in Flanders; the feet was re-
quired to maintain the blockade of
Germany, and at the same time to
hunt down German commerce
raiders, this latter performance end
ing to all intents with the destruc-
ton of German feet in the battle
off the Falkland Islands; there was
a campaign in Egypt, another in
the Mesopotamia. In India revo-
lutionary movement, carefully plan
ned far in advance, backed by Ger
man money and intrigue, broke out
promptly with the European war,
and has been in some respects an
even more serious matter to handle
than was the old Sepoy mutiny
Greece and Portugal were dependent
on English management to insure
their aid or their neutrality in be-
half of the allies; and even as to
Italy, it has been notorious that the
assurance of England's fraternity
was the determining influence that
brought her into the conflict.
Ireland, all this time, has been 9
danger spot. That plots were afoot
was we'll known; the government il
now being blamed for not dealing
more seasonably with them, and onl.
time will determine whether tn,
government acted wisely. II is GER
tain that Irishmen have enlisted un
der the British colors in great mum
bers, and doubtless on the whole
despite the embsrrassments O
watching the situation in the Elmer
aid Island, the imperial cause Ia
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-27
THE NEXT MEXICAN DANGER

limitations that Carranza is get
ting ready to leave Mexico are prob
ably not warranted by any present
conditions. Yet 1t is altogether
likely that the Carranza regime will
be unable TO withstand the pressure
Of American military operations on
enc side, of general disaffection at
home, and Of open hostility by some
OF the factions throughout the
country.
The greatest misfortune that could
befall, in the Mexican crisis, would
be the wreck Of the only shred of
organized government that the
country possesses. Carranza is
weak, pig-headed, and anything but
candid about his purposes; but at
least he is the head, even II rather a
nominal head, Of the administration
and of the military forces that alone
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-27
LANsINo's HELP TO BERLIN

Secretary Lansing's announce
ment as to this Governments posi-
ton In the matter Of armed mer-
chantnaen may be some help for the
Berlin foreign office, but It utters no
new doctrine, affirms no principle
which has not been iterated and re-
iterated by the United States in the
last twenty-one months, and mobiles
no policy ever pursued by the ma
ton.
Secretary Lansing's announce
ment emphasizes that American citi-
zens voyaging in a ship that is arm
ed for aggression upon submarines
or any other craft cannot expect
protection from the United States
Government. They never could. No
merchantmen armed for offense was
ever immune from attack by an
enemy submarine or by any war
vessel. No merchant vessel resist
ing the right Of visit and search was
ever immune from such attack.
The merchant vessel that goes
a-gunning for submarines goes at
its own risk. The American citizen
or any neutral that travels in mer-
chant vessel that goes 'a-gunning for
submarines travels in It at his own
risk.
We have never questioned those
organic principles Of the law and of
the customs Of nations which have
governed civilized warfare from
time immemorial. We could not
question them with fairness or with
reason. The Berlin foreign office
must know that we never have ques-
toned them and that we never could
question them.
It could not have been necessary,
from the point Of view of making
our position clear, to tell Berlin,
directly or indirectly, what Berlin
knows is and must be our position
about armed merchantmen used for
hostile purposes. It must be, there
fore, that the State Department ia
giving the Berlin foreign office an
opportunity to appear to be getting
concessions from tthe United States
as the basis for concessions from
Germany leading to an understand.
ing which will permit the two ma.
tons to continue their friendly re.
lations.
This is welcome sign supporting
the frequently expressed belief OF
this newspaper that it was not neces.
sary for this Government and the
German government to break, ant
that they would not break.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-27
TO MOBILIZE INDUSTRIES

There should be cordial response
by the business men of the United
States to the Presidents appeal for
cooperation in the huge task Of
compiling a card index Of the coun-
kxy's industries and resources to
snsble swift mobilization in time Of
necessity.
Experience with the Bureau Of the
Census, the Interstate Commerce
Commission, and other Federal
agencies should reassure the COM
mercisl interests that the pledge
chat information will be held sacred
ly confidential is sure to be respect
Cd, and the service, trifling as it is
from the point Of view Of the manu-
fscturer, can be of immense patriotic
value.
All the Government wants to know
is the size Of the plants, the nature
Of the equipment, the capacity,
sdaptability and a few other simple
details. From the returns statisti-
clans and catalogues can compile an
index which will tell the army and
navy heads where to get everything
from horse collars to axle grease,
projectile shells to bareback, caps to
shoes, in the quickest and best
manner.
y It Is suggested further that those
manufacturers that are willing to Ali
them receive small orders, SO that
they may have the Government
specifications and blue prints on file
ready for instant reference. But
whether this ID done is not SO i'm
portant as listing the plants and
their capabilities.
Il is the sort Of thing Grea,
Britain wasted a year or more ir
doing after the world had caught
fire, losing millions Of dollars and
thousands in lives by her delay. II
ID the thing which Germany die
years In advance, so that from the
.hrst day her troops were fed ant
clothed and armed. J..
II we ever need TO bend our every
sssouree FOR defense, and don't ever
know what our resources are, Goo
help US! II we do know what W,
have and can do, and never have :,
10 II, 90 much the better.
:, At any rate the civil, mining
chemical, and electrical engineering
societies deserve great praise 70,
undertaking, gratuitously. the meal
rulsble labor involved. The leas
the business man can do with de
rency is to fll out and return I
blank.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-27
UPSET
OVER GUARDIANSHIP

Under the surface. Republican politi-
cal circles here have been agitated for
some days over a movement to upset
the action of the arrangements commit
tee for the Chicago convention in pick
ing Senator Harding Of Ohio for tenn
porary chairman.
This movement. for the time being at
least. has been halted. IL was proposed
by number of the progressive Repub-
licans that Senator Borah's name BIO
put before tho convention, and an effort
be made to make him. instead of Sena-
tor Harding. temporary chairman.
II Is possible the plan will be revived
at Chicago, but progressive Republican
It would probably be unwise to start OF
the convention with a fight. They do
not like the selection Of Senator Hard
ing. and would much prefer Senator
Borah. One plan suggested has been
chairman. but he does not care for this
office, according to statements OF some
OF his friends.
One influence in preventing the war
on Senator Harding has been some of
the friends OF Senator Cummins, They
took the position that 1t would operate
against the nomination of a progressive
Republican, either cummins or some
otner progressive Republican, to engage
IN war on HARDING. Under the circum-
stances there IS little doubt the selec-
ton OF the arrangements csinmittea
will stand.
senator Lodge OF Massachusetts. fol-
lowing the Massachusetts, primaries,
has Issued a statement In which he
pleads for union OF all elements OF the
Republican party He saws the purpose
OF all Republicans should be TO Danish
the present Administration from power
an Administration which has been SC
injurious To our welfare ut home and
so destructive TO our influence abroad. y
Senator Harding has issued a denial
turn 70 him for second choice after II
70 found impossible to name burton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-27
Objects To Language Used By Boys
In Answer To Ford's Question.

To the Editor of THE TIMES:
have been reading an interview with
Henry Ford In which he 10 quoted as
saying that he received, apparently, with
contentment, this answer from five boys
TO whom he put a question In regard
TO the Lusltania--'What In r. did
they so on board for?'
From boys trained by their fathers
and mothers TO answer in this distorted
fashion shall we ever hope to find ma
terial which will measure up to the
standard OF that brave traffic policeman
who probably lost his life on n street
the other day I'm saving q child from
the wheels OF the fire truck7
ETA r. GOODWIN.
washington, April Is.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-27
MAIL BAG
(From The Times Readsrs)

Communications 10 the MAN p.g must
only; must not exceed 200 words IN
length, and must be signed with same
and address Of sender. The publication
Of iettefp IN The Times Mail Bag does
Of the opinions OF the writer. The Mail
Bag 10 an open forum. whsrs the citi-
rens OF washington can argue most
questions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-27
Sees Objection To Use OF Hydrogen
As Fuel Because Of the Compost
ton of Water.

ton of Water.
To the Editor OF THE TIMES:
An editorial In q recent number OF
The Times about hydrogen gas has
prompted me to say something more
on the same subject. Gasoiene vapor
and hydrogen gas behave" very much
alike. Both when pure burn with
steady flame and both become ex-
plosive when air or oxygen gas 10
mixed with them. II 10 this explosive
power of gasolene which gives IL It's
advantage over steam without the
need OF heat to develop the power.
Hydrogen IL quickly and cheaply DE.
veloped and I have many times used
what I called hydrogen gun 20 shoot
corks across the lecture room over
the heads Of the audience to illustrate
It's explosive power. believe that
rs cents expense and a gallon or
water would furnish sufficient n.y.
drogen to run q car from Washing-
ton to Baltimore and back. But there
Is one objection to be overcome by
the mixture of air or oxygen with
the hydrogen and II IL exploded by an
electric spark. Water will be formed
In the. cylinder accompanied with In
When some scientific ingenious me-
chanic overcomes these objections aud
adapts the gas to common use we
will have a cheap inexhaustibie power
as the water for use will not be sub
tsct to a corner" on it's price like
sseolene. J. r. sIMoNDs. M. d.
Riverdsle, April 20.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-27
W1dSwOrth Looms Up
As COP. Dark Horse,
Political Expert Says
Republican Senator Is Favore With the Leaders and
Lines Are Being Laid for Booming Him If
Auspicious Occasion Arises.
BY JuDsoN c. wELLIvER.

THE Chicago convention will nominate New York and
he will be neither Roosevelt Hughes Root declared politician
who will be an important figure in that gathering
What's the answer?'
"Wadsworth," the confident reply.
There good deal Of Wadswort talk going doubt Of
that The Republican Senator from the Empire State favore
with the Republican regulars particularly with the New York Old
Guard but also with odne politicians generally in the East
They diligently disseminating the line Of wadwo
nowadays and there doubt that lines being laid for wads
worth the convention II suspicious occasion shall
arise.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-27

Now that the Atlantic feet is
preparing for summer maneuvers,
why not let them maneuv some
where in the puriing waters Of the
Gulf of Campeachy, or at least tie
Gulf Of Next
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-27

There's a fine line, says an
alienist, between genius and insan-
ity. Sir Roger Easement, please
write.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-27

p. l., according to reports of the
caucus, is Democrat for Party In
surrecticn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-27
Tomorrow.

Meeting. Junior Roosevelt Progressive Club.
ei2 Sixth street northeast, 8 D. m.
Banquet, Shakespeare Society of WaShinR-
ton. University Club, Entertainment. '"rhe
Elopement OF Ellen presented by Girls
town. Linthicum Hall, p. IN.
Lecture. 'Gesta Christi" Mrs. w. IT. Crafts,
Public Library, 2 D. m.
Dance, Washington Lodge, No. Ii. u. p. o.
e., sal II street northwest, $3.50 p. IN.
Lecture on nutrition, DR.. Carl voegtiin.
United states Health Service, National
Meeting. National Democratic Women Of
America, New Ebbitt, s p. IN.
Lecture, Cornelius Leblanc, Old Masonic
Temple. S:ib p. m.
Illustrated lecture, THE Evolution OF a
Statue" Paul W. Bartlett. Home Club. s:ii
p. m.
Masonic-st. Johns. No. II; Hope. No. 20
Takoma, No ~; Cathedral, No. u; st
Johns Lodge. No. Is. Eastern Star.
Odd Fellows-Central. No. 1; Phoenix. No
Is; Martha Washington. No. J; porcas, No
T. Rebekahs,
Knights OF Pythias- Rst hbone. superior. No
%; syreeu.ians. No. 10; Rathbons Temple
No. & Pythian Sisters.
National Gnlon-East washington couacil
Mckinley Council
socialist faFiy-Lsstrs ~ Gen" IshaAs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-27
COMING EVENTS ON
CAPITALS PROGRAM
Today's Anusements - Schedule
for Tomorrow.
Today.

Meeting. National Capital Poultry and Pig
con Association. Public Library. y. m.
hss,,n. wsainEen EnaRter Amsrissn In
Annual meeting Washington Center Of the
Drama League Of America. chiidren's room.
Pubic Library. y. m.
Meeting Daughters of 1871. New willard. 10
Me.tin. National missionary Congress. Mem.
Minstrel and dance. National Tent, No /,
the Maccabees. benent OF widows and or
M esan: fuGs a., ola M sSs,.1 Temple
comstock Studio. isto New York avenue
northwest. 8 p: m.
Sni,ea slater. PsSiic Library S.S 20. % 1l the
Meeting, congregation of 81. faul's Luth-
eran Church. In church. sp. m.
Society os ws.hins,on pe n CHILD
Address, Mrs. Flora Mcdonald Thompson. be.
fore Credit Mems Section OF the Retail
Merchants Association. grill room. Raleigh.
Lecture. Cornelius Leblanc. under auspices Of
the Socialist party. Odd Fellows Hall. al
Mssonic-The New Jerusalem. 30 .; temple.
Noyes. No 81; William y. Hunt No. 10.
odd Teliows-columb,s. No. 10. E.o.,.,or
No, II; saism, no. q; Covenant. No. i.
knights OF Pythias-Harmony, No. n,
National Union-Bancroft Council. DahiErsn
Socialist Partly. p. 8. !. m..tinS.
Home Club chorus rehearsal, Home Club To
to s:ib. Auction bridge. Home Club. So
Lecture. From the crimean war to IN,
Present European War" Prof. Theodore p
Ion. assembly hall, College OF Iiistor,
Conference Of business association, to con
slider procuring the convention cf The Con
federste Veterans, In Chamber OF Com
Meeting, National Missionary Congress, Mem
oriai Continental Hall. 10 n. m.
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Amusementa.

National-'-rhs Birth OF q Nation." motion
pictures. 2:l5 and sI5 D. m
Belasco-'"rhe Lucky Fellow" s:i5 p. m.
Polis-"The Old Homestead" 2:l5 and s:ib
d. m.
Kelths-Yaudevilie, a:l5 and s:l5 D. m.
Gayety-Burlesaue, 2:Ib and S:l6 o. M
Loew's Coiumb!a-Dotion pictures. 1880 q. m.
to IL D. m.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-12-07
AUTO TRUCK IN COLLISION.
Moving Van Collides With Automobile
Driven by Christian Johnson on
the Milwaukee Road.

A serious automobile collision oc-
CURED during the heavy fog of Sunday
evening when motor moving van
driven by Ever Hansen colIided with a
pleasure car driven by Christian John
son of the town Of. Pleasant Prairie.
The collision occurred near the Stahl
farm on the Milwaukee road. Johnson
with his wife, his daughter and one
son in the automobile, were driving
south toward their home. Johnson was
driving with caution on account of the
fog, but he never saw the approaching
truck. Hansen had not been able to see
the lights of the Johnson automobile and
the two cars came together with great
force. Mrs. Johnson and the two
children were thrown from the automo-
bile, the little girl being very badly
scratched and Mrs. Johnson and her
son having slight bruises. Mr.. John
son also was slightly injured. Both
the auto truck and the pleasure car
were badly damaged.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-12-07

With an impressiveness seldom seen
in o. service in Kenosha members Of
the Kenosha Lodge of Elks gathered at
the club rooms on Sunday afternoon
and in the annual lodge of sorrow paid
tribute to departed brothers. In keep
ing with the service the program was
one which impressed upon the minds of
the great company attending the love
of the Elks for their fellow men and
the desire Of the brotherhood to keep
green the springs of memory, There
was the solemn roll cali, the beautiful
songs telling of hope immortal and the
addresses Of members and friends of
the order, beautiful in a sentiment Of
remembrance. Beautiful flowers were
everywhere about the rooms and the
lodge hall never looked prettier for a
memorial service The music for the
afternoon was furnished by the Elks
Quartette of Kenosha, which sang "A
Perfect Day" and "The Vacant
Chair and the Ingleside Quartette Of
Chicago, which sang Remember Now
Creator" "In the Land of the Bye
and Bye Nearer My God to Thee
and of course, "Golden Bells. - Mrs.
Burnett G.. Kaltenbach acted as ac-
companist. The beautiful ritualistic
exercises of the order, which were
sanctioned at the last session of the
Grand Lodge, were given in very inn
pressive manner by Exalted Ruler
George B. Alleman and the officers
of 5he lodge.
Two addresses marked the afternoon
program. The Rev. Theo. R. Faville,