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The Washington times., 1916-08-29
ROUMANIA, HYSTERIA, AND
WHEAT PRICES

Just few days ago, with wheat
quotations above $1.50, the fantas-
tic story came from England that a
German group was manipulating the
American grain market in order to
keep prices high and force the al
lies to pay excessively for their
privilege of buying on this side. Of
course, it was ridiculous, but it did
serve to extract from some'authori-
tative quarters in London the OBJ
servation that big speculation by
British dealers was having more to
do with excessive prices than any
thing happening in the Chicago pit.
Now, a very little circumstance,
seemingly, has smashed the wheat
market for the moment, and borne
prices away down, probably lower
than they will long remain. Roumania
Joined the allies in the war. Rou-
mania is wheat country; but more
by far than that is the fact that it
gives the allies key that may pos
sibly open access to southern Rus
STA. If the Dardanelles can be OPEN
ed, or if an overland route through
Bulgaria can be forced by the joint
might of the Roumanians and the
cosmopolite army Of Saloniki, then
Russian stores of wheat will be able
to come out. Nobody knows very
surely how much wheat Russia has
to spare. but the best government
advices are that the amount is not
nearly so large as has been sup
posed.
No difference. The possibility, re-
mote and uncertain, of opening up
this Russian supply served to knock
10 cents off the Chicago price in a
few hours. At the best it will be
months bsfore the Roumanian or the
Dardanelles route can possibly be
opened; and until that can be done
tie Roumanian campaign cannot
The Washington times., 1916-08-29

possibly affect the visible supplies
in the rest Of the World. Moreover,
Russia has not had a good wheat
crop this year, and II must be re-
gardcd as very uncertain whether,
by the time highway into Russia
is open, there will be left there any
considerable surplus for export.
The foodstuffs markets OF the
world have been rejecting the ire
mendous fact that supplies are not
keeping up, by any means, with de-
mand; and Roumania, in or out Of
the war, will not permanently very
much affect that situation. No coun-
try, no continent, no people, can
keep up normal production year
after year while carrying on such a
struggle as is now absorbing all
Europe. ..'. ...
The Washington times., 1916-08-29
STRAND

Lima Cavalier. remembered by wash
ington theatergoers as the star Of
"Manon Lescaut," drew crowds to
Moore's Strand Theater yesterday.
where she heads the double feature pro-
gram In The Shadow Of Her Past"
The story tells Of the rise in European
society OF fascinating singer. who cap
tvates the musical public. In the pic
ture Nine. CAVALIER enacts the role Of
an Americn girl studying music in Italy.
who falls In love with struggling
young artist. The singers voice gains
her instant recognition and she Is feted
and entertained by Italian nobility
She casts aside the artist to carry on a
Irritation with q notorious duke, who,
firing OF her. refuses to make her his
duchess. She learns too late the result
OF her folly. The climax comes when
the singer meets her erstwhile lover In
the gay world OF Paris.
Lucien Muratore acts we'll as the
artist. the backgrounds and settings are
unusual. and some Of the scenes depict
an exciting steeplechase. The added at
traction on these days will be The
Stolen JAIL" featuring Ivy Close. On
Friday and Saturday Mr.. Moore will
offer Charles Ray In "The Deserter."
Fay Tincher will be seen In a farce.
Laundry Liz.''
The Washington times., 1916-08-29
NEW Works. MILK QUARREL

Dairymen tributary to New York
city have just about determined to
20 on a strike. Owners of nearly
200 900 cows that are daily stripped
for the metropolitan market, have
formed league and issued an ulti-
matum.
Their grievance certainly seems
pretty genuine. They are getting,
on an average of 3h cents the
quart for their milk, and absolutely
losing money on the production Of it,
in most cases. They see it being
sold in New York at an average of
about three times 3 cents; and they
insist that they must be paid more.
If they aren't paid, they propose to
turn their milk over to the State
dairy commissioner, and let him
market it for them. He has taken
the side of the producers with much
vigor, and announces that he is get
ting equipped to distribute milk if
it shall become necessary.
American cities confront a milk
problem that is every year getting
graver. Milk cannot and ultimately
will not be produced at the prices
that are now given to the farmers
for it. Whether the big distributing
agencies make unreasonable profits,
or whether they really must have all
that they get for their part in the
service, is another matter. The New
York commissioner says he can take
over the distribution business, pay
the farmers more, and sell milk
cheaper than it is being done in that
city. If he can, he's the man the
town and the farmers want in
charge. At any rate, it is certain
that unless there is a reform in the
business of producing and marketing
milk, the farmers cannot indefinitely
go on producing. They must have
more for it or quit. They are, in
deed, quitting; by thousands, in
many sections.
The Washington times., 1916-08-29
CALIFORNIA VOTERS
At PRIMARIES TODAY
Governor Johnson Seeking Nom.
ination for Senate on Re.
.. publican Ticket.

SACRAMENTO. Aug. 2s.--whethsr
Governor Hiram johnson or Willis
n Booth Of Los Angeles, is to make
the race for United States Senator on
the Republican ticket next Eoyem.
per 10 the chief matter to be decided
Dy. Republicans of California in the
primary election today.
Sovernor johnson 10 certain to be In
on the finale In November, for he has
no opposition as Progressive candi.
date. II he should win over Booth
Tor the Republican nomination, he
viii nave one opponent less In the
Inal election. being pitted against
George 3. Patton Of Los Angeles,
Democrat; Walter T. Mills of Berk.
eiey, Socialist and Marshall w. Ats
WOOD. OF Pasadena. Prohibitionist.
Patton. Atwood and Mills have no
opposition for the nominations. II
Booth should win today, however.
Johnson Will run only as a Progress
sive.
Judge Walter BordweIi of Los
Angeles, announced himself as a Re-
publican candidate and went so far
as to have his name put on the ballot
before he decided he didn't want to
make the race.
Besides the nominations for Senator.
there are eleven Congressional nomto
nations OF which nine are candidates
for re-election--John e. Raker, c. r.
Curry. julius Kahn, John I. Nolan. J.
A. Elston, Denver s. Church. e. A.
Hayes, c. II. Randall and william
Kettner, Raker, Curry. Kahn, Church
and Randall are certain to qualify
for the November election.
The Washington times., 1916-08-29
URGES DEMOCRATS TO
SEEK GERMAN VOTE
Congressman Meet Vance McCor-
mick at Informal Gathering.

That greater attention be given the
securing of the German vote for the
Democrats and that special literature
be prepared and other steps taken. was
suggested by Congressman williams of
Illinois last night at an informal gath
gress Hall for the purpose of meeting
Vance Mccormick. President Wilson's
campaign manager.
The arrangements for the meeting
with Mr.. Mccormick were made by
Chairman Doremus OF the COMPRESSION
al committee.
Speaker Clark suggested the income
tax. the reserve act. and rural credits
as three leading campaign topics.
In the discussion Of plans. II seemed
the consensus OF opinion that efforts
be confined to territory where there ID
q reasonable hope OF success. Mr.. Nc
Cormick declared his advices were most
encouraging.
The Washington times., 1916-08-29
GLEN ECHO

Although the advent Of cool spell
that makes the palm beach attire I'M
comfortable has made unnecessary
the cooling OF process guaranteed by
a trip to Glen Echo park. the atten-
dance at the popular resort shows no
falling of.
with the end OF the season drawing
uncomfortably near, patrons of the
park are flocking there in mid-sum-
mer numbers, evidently firmly de-
cided to miss none of the fun in the
brief time left to them.
Last night this was amply demon
strated by the crowd that filled the
grounds from the time the first of the
free motion pictures was shown until
well past eleven.
While all Of the amusement devices,
the derby facer, coaster. and all Of
the rest did a rushing business, the
most popular places at the resort
we're the dance pavilion and the big
midway.
The cool breeze added q tang to the
atmosphere that made dancing the
ideal exercise and many Of the
couples did not miss a dance. Every
number that Charlie Mills and his
orchestra played was to full house
and encores were always In demand.
In the midway a big crowd romped
all the evening. grown-ups mingling
with the Riddles on the slides, rbu-
lette, freely and other fun producers
that make the big building a dandy
place In which to spend few hours.
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GARDEN

Emmy Whelen, star Of musical COM
edy. heads the triplA feature program
at Moore's Garden Theater In the prob
lem film play. THE Pretenders." writ
ten for her use by Claiming Pollock
and Rennold Wolf.
The story of THE Pretanders" Is or
a middle West family who Join the
newly rich element after oil is found
on their farm. In New York they Try
to break into the realm Of ultra-fash-
ionnbles. but instead become the prey
of a band Of social insurgents. The
young daughter alone realizes the hypo:
critical attitude Of their new found
friends. and seeks TO save her family
from social ostracism. Her quick wit
unmasks the band of prctenders. saves
her father from financial ruin, and they
return to the West wiser in the ways
of the world
The supporting company includes
Paul Gordon, Kate Blanche: Edwin
and others. The program further in
srs in a comedy farce. "The Tormented
Husband" and Bud Fishers famous
The Washington times., 1916-08-29
SWISSMlLITARY SYSTEM FOR
COLOMBIA

Switzerland's military system has
come in for worldwide recognition
and thorough investigation since the
war has compelled realization that
no country can be safe without the
fullest preparedness to defend itself.
The Swiss system is based on uni
versal service, universal train
ing, and an absolutely demo-
cratic scheme. 1t is as COM
pletely democratic as the British
system is painfully aristocratic. The
butchers boy in a Swiss company
may command the bankers son, and
neither of them even suspects that
there is anything remarkable or I'M
usual about the arrangement.
That the system. is, on the whole,
an efficient one, is particularly at
tested by the fact that Switzerland
is still at peace. Completely sur
rounded by neighbors at war, and
under stress Of the most embarrass-
ing circumstances, the Helvetian re-
public has managed to keep all its
neighbors impressed with a firm re-
spect for Swiss power. Australia,
some years ago, adapted the Swiss
methods, and now it is announced
that a commission, of Swiss army
men is going to Colombia, at the in
vitation of Bogota, to help reorga-
nize the Colombian army on Swiss
lines.
1t would seem that the Swiss sys-
tenn presents the correct lines for
military development in a democra.
The Washington times., 1916-08-29
KEITH'S

keith's yesterday inauguratcd its
third season OF all-year-round per-
formances. and ushered In the eight
zenith year Of high-class vaudeville in
Washington.
The opening fall and winter bill ia
In keeping with the policy of the man.
agement to give Its Capital patrons
the best Of entertainers.
Decorators now are engaged In Dress
Ing the interior In its winter Rarb.
Irene Franklin heads the inaugural
Dill. She 10 making her farewell APP
p esds, In the two.a-day. prior to
the season in '"The Melting OF Molly
She again features her Offering with
her famous songs which have made
her distinct favorite with the Keith
Faee s%oS M,a sns% being sog Dirty Dirty
Tango Queen and THE Cash Girl
Much is added to the artistic setting
! OF her songs by the piano accompani-
ments by Burton Green.
Princess Toots Paka and her tuneful
troubadours from Hawaii. accompany
Ing her on native instruments. presents
dances. -
! Margaret and William Guilty, formerly
of the Six Musical Cuttys. have formed
a partnership. offering an artistic pro-
gram on the plano and violoncello.
Hugh Herbert and company appear In
a comedy. The Prediction" that is a
distinct hit. --..-
A novel and sensa tional acrobatic act
is presented by the Belleclaire Broth
ers. Ethel Kirk and Billy Fogarty In
Upright Bits OF Variety are lively
entertainers. Burley and Burley are ac-
robatic comedians OF merit. and Dupree
and Dupree present a cycling novelty.
The Pathe Weekly news pictures con-
clude the bill. presenting the latest In
cidents OF International events.
special musical program b. the
orchestra is given under tn" direction
of Prof. G. Fred Clarke.
The Washington times., 1916-08-29
NO MORE HUNCHBACKS

The fearfully disfiguring hump
that certain unfortunates carry
through life-commonly, short life
is primarily caused by decay of a
vertebra, or of the soft tissues be-
tween the vertebrse. AS these It's
sues are worn away, a "knuckle"
forms in the spine; it is natures
effort to provide a substitute for
the natural vertebra. This knuckle
is small in the child, but grows
rapidly.
Baltimore surgeons, after much
effort, have developed an operation
which they believe solves the prob
lem of curing hunchbacks. 1t has
been performed a number of times,
and they are now prepared to assert
that in another generation there
ought to be practically no hunch-
backs at all. The operation consists
in transplanting piece of the child's
shinbone to the vertebral region
where it takes the place of the dis
eased bone, restores the normal bone
development, stops the growth of
the hump, and in fact gives the little
one a normal vertebral column once
more.
1t is, Of course, necessary to oper-
ate on children; the system of an
admit could not adapt itself to the
new conditions. But the results
that have been effected thus far
have gone long way to convince
authorities that this trouble can be
overcome if timely operation is made
the rule. The strip of bone that is
taken from the leg leaves no perma-
nent weakness or even mark; but it
is enough to restore a natural and
healthy bone structure in the YER
zebra.
The Washington times., 1916-08-29
Blease Is Facing Voters
In Primary Race Today

COLUMBIA. s. c.. Aug. 2.-South
Carolina Democrats are voting today In
Statewide primaries for all State Of
ncers. seven members Of Congress. the
full membership Of the State house Of
representatives and half the State SON
ate. Interest centers largely In the
gubernatorial contest. In which fivs men
are entered.
Richard !. Mannin. OF Sumter. the.
term. He is opposed by Coleman L.
Blease, Of Columbia. who served two
terms as governor and was defeated for
the United States Senate in 1914; Robert
A. Cooper. Of Laurens John NJ. Des-
lumbia.
Six OF the seven Congressmen from
South Carolina have opposition. A. L.
Lever. Of the Seventh district. being the
only exception.
The Washington times., 1916-08-29
MAKE The RIVER SAFER

Exactly what measures should be
taken to make boating and bathing
more safe on the upper Potomac is a
matter for expert study. The meet
ing of the Potomac Boat Club, called
for tomorrow night, to discuss this
subject, should elicit valuable sug-
gestions.
Certain it is, though, that every
feasible means of making water
sports safer should be taken. Such
precautions should not take the form
of warning anyone to keep away
from bathing or canoeing. Such
sports should be encouraged.
The upper Potomac already is fast
becoming a popular playground for
Washington. 1t is one Of the fea-
lures that help make Washington
a pleasant place in summer. Every
attraction that can be added to the
many already here in the summer
months will help make folk realize
that the Capital is not a place to
shun in midsummer. Weather like
that of today and yesterday make
that fact impressive.
Safety precautions will tend to, a
wider use, of the river. Summer af-
ternoons should see its surface dot
ted with craft, and there should be
protected bathing places all along
its banks. How such precautions
may be taken without excessive cost
is one of the problems that need
solution,
The Washington times., 1916-08-29
LYCEUM

The Partisan Beauties" opened the
week at the Lyceum last night with
whirlwind Of comedy, song. and dance.
The performance Is the first Of the In
dependent circuit of road shows which
are 10 suppiant the Lyceum Stock Com
James f. Daley and Harry Barrish
carry the comedy in an amusing way.
Philip Mather. as Lord Bonehead. en-
rather successful In the attempt.
Fanny Albright is a bewitching SOU
brette with a pretty face and sweet
voice. The chorus Is large and lively,
and the scenery appropriate. A wrest-
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A FRIdHTFUL BLUNDER SOME.
WHERE ..

1t seems as II some evil genius Of
perversity must have been complete
ly in control and direction Of the
whole railroad strike business for at
least a month past. A month ago
very few people believed there was
great danger Of strike and a tie
up. The railroad employees expect
ed to be able to compromise on a
basis that would give them a good
share Of what they had demanded,
and the railroad managers We're gen.
orally understood, on the basis Of
good information, to be willing to
make some measurable concessions,
after putting up proper protest
and strengthening their case for an
increase in rates.
But TODAY, thanks to mismanage-
ment or worse, somewhere or other,
the situation is highly menacing.
Matters have drifted, drifted, and
always in the wrong direction; al
ways toward, rather than away
from, TIE goal of peace and settle
ment.
1t is not hard to put the finger on
the place where the mismanagement
was injected. For many years the
country's transportation-labor trou-
bies were mediated under the old
Erdman law. which grew to be one
of the most useful statutes ever
passed for that purpose. 1t was use
full, probably, because the men
charged with managing mediations
under it were especially capable,
skillful, and, as time passed, expert
enced. They enjoyed the confidence
of both sides.
This law, which was serving ex-
ceedingly well, had to be tinkered
with the Newlands act, which sur
rounded the whole mediation and
arbitration program and process
with more formalities and compiled
tons; but the new act nevertheless
worked extremely we'll, and there
was every reason to believe that II
would take care of the present situa-
ton.
But what happened? The Presi-
dent took the whole business out OF
the hands Of the mediators provided
for by law, and proceeded, not exact
ly to mediate, but to announce terms
to the railroads. They would begin
by granting the eight-hour day and
then would be allowed to arbitrate
the rest.
It was the well-meant effort of q
man not skilled in conducting such
negotiations; and it has been re-
sponsible for bringing the whole A.
fair to the present dangerous and
unfortunate stage. There was plenty
of perfectly available machinery for
settling the affair through media
ton and arbitration, assuming that
mediation and arbitration could pos:
sibly accomplish that end. But the
constituted, tried, and familiar ma
chinery was brushed aside in the de.
sire of the Administration to get
right into the center of the whole
situation; and the result is, or al
least looks at this time, a most un.
fortunate one.
The Washington times., 1916-08-29
Tomorrow.

Excursion to Chesapeake Beach, Sons a
Jsnadab, for benent Of sanitorium fund.
Meeting, membership committee, Chamber II
Commerce, ~ O. clock. In chamber rooms,
Meeting. Women's National Republican Club,
gridron room. willard Hotel. s p. m.
Concert. United States Soldiers Home Band.
tol. Marine Band, 8 p. m,
Odd Fellows-Eastern. No. 7. degree; Federal
City. No. S, degree; Harmony, No. 10, busl.
ness; Columbian, No. I, degrees. =
knights Of Pythias-Mount Vernon. No. 8,
business. Pythisn sistsrs-Friendship Tom
pie. No .. initiation.
The Washington times., 1916-08-29
Major Pullman on Trail
Of Avenue "Joy Riders"

Joy riders" who select Pennsylvania
avenue as a speeding course during the
early morning. hours are warned by
Major Pullman to mend their ways.
Orders have been issued to bicycle and
motorcycle squads to arrest all violators
OF tn espeed regulation regardless of the
hours Special attention is being paid to
Pennsylvania avenue between the Capt.
toll and the Treasury.
The Washington times., 1916-08-29
The Darkest Hour.

L ne udTkest nOuT Is WHeu you Hnu
all your coin is spent
And nothing but your timepiece stands
between you and the rent;
You never know the value till YOU pay
the old thing DER.
As you stand beneath the shadow of the
gloomy pawnshop door.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The darkest hour Is when you fnd the
team three runs behind
And batsmen cfeave the atmosphere as
II they had gone blind;
You never knew the value Of solid
three-base clout
Until the bags are filled with waiting
men and two are out.
Birmingham Age-Herald.
The darkest hour Is when you fnd your
dome devoid of themes.
When nothing seems to make Joke in
spite Of all your schemes;
You take your shears and pen and add
unto some others stock
(The darkest hour IL passing now-5:@5
o'clock.
Buffalo News.
The darkest hour Is when you take your
shoes of way downstairs
And navigate the darkness. lodging
tabourets and chairs;
Then find-what you'd forgotten-that
your wife is out Of town.
And there's no one to lecture you when
you are lying down.
Houston Post.
The darkest hour Is when you're with
small but jolly crowd,
with your funny ca stories greeted with
shouts OF laughter loud,
And all partaking freely. as they pass
around the fiagon,
And you remember. Just In time. that
you are on the wagon. "~
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But let US not forget, my friend.
His troubles came In hunks,
His life was not a perfumed dream.
He also had two skunks.
st. Louis Star.
Noah's troubles came in doubles
Just as in all our lives,
But there was one exception,
He didn't have two wives.
The Washington times., 1916-08-29

Sometimes I'm general of the troops.
Then just a private plain.
Or I may be the engineer
OF some depa rting train.
When evening comes and Buddy claimi
The right to play with me
There Is no end to all the types
OF men that I must be.
Edgar A. Guest. In Detroit Free Press
The Washington times., 1916-08-29
John H. Yaeger.

Private funeral services for John
Herster Yaeger. aged twenty-four years.
son OF William L. and Mary II. Yaeger.
who was drowned Saturday in Lake
Harmony, Pa, while with camping
party, will be held at the residence OF
his parents. 1855 Newark street, tomor-
row morning by the Rev. Harold G.
Warren, assistant pastor Of the Church
of the Covenant.
The Washington times., 1916-08-29

pencil characters, Mutt and Jeff. in an
animated cartoon comedy entitled In
Disguise" .--
The double feature bill tomorrow.
Thursday and Friday will have in head
line position Billie Burke in The Tell
iion ; ;Ss s.srac
The Girl and the Game" Eclen
Holmes. in Judith Of the Cumber-
lands" On Saturday Florence Turner
VIII head the program In The Welsh
Singers"
The Washington times., 1916-08-29
Mrs. Ida Wilcox Dixon.

Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Wilcox
Dixon. widow Of william Writ Dixon.
former Congressman from Montana. who
died Sunday at Georgetown University
Hospital. following an illness Of more
than Q year. aged sixty-fve. were held
at James T. Clements Sons chapel this
morning, and at st. Matthews Church,
whera requiem mas was celebrated. In
torment was made in Rock Creek
Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1916-08-29
Amusements.

Ksith's-vaudsviiie. 2;l5 and Sis D. m.
Polrs-"Look Who's Here" s16 .. m.
a:lb and Sis D. m.
Loew's Columbia--Photoplays 1850 .. n. -
II p. m.
Glen Echo-open-air amusemsnts. dsueins,
and free movies.
Great Falls. va.-concerts dancing. music,
and movies. all free. 7 =
Garden-Continuous motion pictures. 10 q n.
strand-continuous motion pictures. 10 . q.
TO II p. m.
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WHAT'S GOING ON IN
WASHINGTON TODAY
Amusements and Meetings of Fra
ternal and Social Bodies.
Today.

Annual tournament, Broad Creek parish. Ana,
Band concert Engineer Band. Petworth. IN
odd Feiiows-Amity, No. n. degree: wash.
inston. No. g. and Golden Rule. No. q,
business.
sior, No. II; Capital No "a. and Myrtle. N.
& business