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The Washington times., 1916-04-03
Stories of Brer Rabbit, Brer
Wolf, Brer Fox, and All OBJ
de Yudder Animals Have a
Faithful and Loyal Ally
in Mrs. Katherine P.
Wright, a Southern Wo-
man, Who Can Tell the
Good Old Tales Almost
AS Well AS Unc' RemuS
Himself!

can appreciate that power in others7
Thereby he Is able TO assimilate that
which IL actually true and useful
In all fairy tales, and naturally re-
tect. without qualm or question. that
which Is purely fictional.
Another value OF the stories is
their cheerfulness. They are a won
derful influence for good on the
mind of a child. The shrewdness
and resourcefulness OF Brer Rabbit.
instad OF teaching the little child,
whose mind 10 clean and innocent,
any wickedness, direct him in an
entirely different line OF thought.
Tho mother herself can guide him in
the proper trend.
never is Brer Rabbit discouraged.
llc meets every emergency with
fresh spirit; he docs not let any cir
cunstance. however unfortunate.
quench his will; he Is the incarnn-
ton OF hope.
HE is never truly angry, he does
not hate, and the fact that life Is a
great game, to be played with high
spirit and unfailing hope is ever held
before the child.
Can II be possible that these
things have not made themselves evil
dent to parents? Does not the idea
Of the friendship of the old man
and the little boy carry with II the
critome OF noblcsse oblige?
"As for the dialect. could any
mother fail to draw attention to the
fact that the little boy to whom the
stories were told never lapsed once
into II? lie Is never loud, always
courteous, unfailing in his devotion
to Uncle Remus. and ever conscious
Of the fact that the stories are mere
~ stories OF animals.
so far ! have spoken of the stories
OF Bre'r Rabbit ns merely apDlylng
- children. They are even better
for. Grown-up folk. There Is more
philosophy In one Uncle Remus story
than In whole\book OF stale DOGMA
know n newsDaDe man who de-
Hherately takes an excursion az he
calls II: every once in so often. into
uncle RCmus. Just to refresh h M
self There Is something subtle in
the hopeful attitude OF the hero of
these stories. something which pene-
t rates In spite OF one. and which
But beyond all OF this lies value
to the stories which few can appre-
ciate. They present an accurate pic
ture OF n certain period In the his
tory OF this country which has
passed away. never to return again.
The plantation life which CLEANS in
and out Of the pages Is beautiful
one, In which sympathy and affec-
ton existed between tho two races.
black and white.
- tyne OF the artisocratic negro Is
presented. Pride OF race and caste
Is shown. and I'm Remus himself is
revealed the effort of the better class
negro of that time to live up to the
standards OF his white associates.
But l could tell YOU 40 much
more" Mrs. Wright paused and
drew a long breath. II haven't even
touched on the fact that the stories
are invaluable as folk lore. or from
the standpoint OF their artistry in
construction. But you tell as much
as you can. That will help. Would
you like to have me tell you lust a
part OF one story?"
She did. And anybody who loves
Uncle Remus tales has a perfect
right to be green with Jealousy.
The Washington times., 1916-04-03
Sayings Of Mrs. Solomon
By HELEN ROWLAND.

But the Blond Damsel cast down
her eyes, saying:
Alas, l am so stupid! For | can
not seem to learn one card from
another!'
And thereypon the men gathered
about her and sought to console her
and to teach her to play billiards
and to show her the new moon from
the corner OF the piazza.
And upon the second evening Il
came to pass that there was dancing
within the house.
And. behold, the Brunette Damsel
WAS glad. For the youths and the
oCtogenarians gathered about her
and fought among themselves for
her fayors, and called her fox-trot-
ting divine"
But the Blond Damsel observed
that the Eligibles and the INTER
ESTlNG men preferred to wander
out into the moonlight e|1 smoke,
where their collars should not wilt
nor their patent feathers pain them.
And she was persuaded to wander
with them, and the hotel saw her no
more that evening.
Now, in the morning OF the third
daV, when The bathing hour had
struck, the Brunette Damsel plunged
into the breakers. and her stroke was
beautiful
And the men watched from afar
and murmured. How marvelous!"
But the Blond Damsel appeared
The Washington times., 1916-04-03
CsIzE MUST DE PUT ON CoUPoN)

arrayed in baby blue silk and stood
by the waters edge. with fearful
looks and hesitating feet.
Whereupon all the men gathered
around to lead and guide and pro-
tect'' her. For she was such a timid
little thing!
And every morning thereafter she
permitted a different man to teach
her to swim!"
Now. when the season was ended
the two damsels were gathered to-
gether And the first said unto the
second:
"Lo, have been popular beyond
my widest dreams! Yea. l have
gained much health and san and
many friends!"
But the second damsel flushed and
murmured humbly:
Alas. l have been a failure! For
l have gained nothing but expert
ence-and thesev' And thereupon she
held up six engagement rings!
Verify. verify. II Is a wise virgin
that keepeth the light OF her wisdom
hid under bushel OF stupidity. For
a little 'helplessness" Is a profitable
thing!
Selah.
Copyright iSlS)
The Washington times., 1916-04-03

~ little niece Anne con-
NH fiGed to me not long ago
wv that she thought the park
policeman a very ignorant
man.
you see" she said. "he ought to
be able TO read, when he sees the
children playing on the grass. One
of the Boys knocked over the Keep
Off the Grass sign the other day,
and the policeman just laughed and
stuck 1t in again"
Now how could tell her that the
kindly policeman was not DOING his
duty? How explain to her that to
him. the sign was not meant for the
flying feet of little children. when
occasionally their play took them off
the asphalt sidewalks.
What can be said as she sits
GREATNESS waiting for the stern arm
of the law to reach out and grasp
her father as he placidly smoking
puffs at cigar under the sign mo
SmoknG?"
1t must be very puzzling to the
mind of child, to see grown-ups
flagrantly disobey and go unre-
1t must come in time to have an
effect on their respect for the law,
must make them needless of conse-
quences. They overhear stories OF
broken speed laws evae custom
duties and the open Boosting of dis
regard of regulations which are
made for the safety of life and limb.
Disregard of Others.
Perhaps in other countries where
there Is greater respect for civil and
military authority this question does
not arise, but in America, particular
ly in the large cities, this example
on the part of the older generation
must be responsible for the disregard
of the comfort and safety of others
and the open violation OF regulations
OF law and order.
There are several societies recently
organized for which the need seems
10 have existed. to teach children
some of these first principles of pub
lie safety. These principles are
neither more or less than obedience
to laws which have existed for
years: laws which have been openly
dlsrecarded and neglected.
Teachers and mothers should sec
to It that very early a respect for
The Washington times., 1916-04-03
Casserole of Lamb Chops.

2 pounds OF chops.
Onions, cooked carrots. cooked potato.
4 tabIespoonftls OF coarsely chopped
fried bacon.
FRIED potatoes.
: tnblespoonfuls of butter.
3 tablespoonfuls OF brown sauce.
salt and pepper
The chops are cut into neat shapes.
seasoned, and then fried on one side in
n little butter. Then the chopped onion
IL fried In one tablespoonful of butter
and the brown sauce added and allowed
to boil when the rest OF the vegetables,
except the potatoes. are added. This hot
mixture is poured into the casserole and
the chops placed on top, and the dish
covered, and cooked for 10 or 20 minutes.
When ready to serve the fried potatoes
can be placed on top.
This dish. like many other casseroled
meats. Is even more favored than n or
dinarily prepared. II Is easy to serve.
both because waiting and relocating
does not spoil II. and also because
CbcinR served in the same dish In which
II is cooked II does not necessitate the
use OF several serving dishes In order
to serve individuals dining at different
times during the evening.
The Washington times., 1916-04-03
The Crow.

Who does not feel thrill of joy
To hear the raucous call
or friendly crow, tho well we know
He cannot sing at all!
In all the symphony of song
In Natures m!nstrelsy,
The strident cav, cav, of the crow
Is very sweet to me!
May poets not take heart who sing
A little out of key?
Has not their song somewhat of soul
That is divinity?
What tho the world heed not nor
hear,
The poets have delights;
The crows are happy as the larks-
Cawing In their tiights
The sphere of song Is infinite,
And ev'ry one who sings,
Whether with raucous voice or sweet,
Gives to his spirit wings.
o poets. bark the cawing crow,
And hear how he is true;
In his sincerity may be
The source OF wings for you!
STELLA X.
The Washington times., 1916-04-03
Observing Ldzv in the Abstract
Children Should Be Taught That Laws Made For the Comfort the
munity-There Excepons-"Kp Off the Grass" and
Smoking" Have Meaning

trouble brought down upon the head
of the young offender, simply De-
cause he has learned his law from
imitation of the older people he sees
around him.
Other nations accuse us as Ameri-
cans of being needless, of being in
different to safety of life and limb.
of openly defying the police laws OF
our own making.
Perhaps their criticism Is justified
But surely we who have to be much
In the company of children should
see to 1t that we are more careful.
1t is a very important lesson for
them to learn. that of implicit obedi-
ence to recognized authority.
Copyright. 1916, by Laura Clawson).
The Washington times., 1916-04-03
BY FLORENCE E. YoDER.

, BY FLORENCE E. YODER.
T NCLE REMUs stories arc
GOOD for little boys and
u girls.
The tales OF Brer Rabbit
and all the other animals as told
to a little boy many years ago by a
very oil ne6ro. and written about
by Joel Chandler Harris, are so val
liable for numerous reasons of an
educational nature that II Is posi-
lively the duty of PARENTS to tell
little boys and girls the stories, II
they can.
OF courFc. It isn't everybody who
can read the dialect. but Mrs. Kath-
crime r. Wrirht says that since they
really should be read aloud, one per-
son will do for several listeners. And
she 10 the person who is responsible
for TIE statement that the stories are
really eXcellen' fer children.
She SAYS that just few OF the
things that children are tnueht by
these stories are natural history.
philosophy. resourcefulness. courage.
fnithfulness. courtesy. and halt a
dozen othcre.
or course. there never was any
doubt in the mind OF the writer. but
that Nights With Uncle R,nus'
and "I'nclc Ecmus: His Songs and
his Sayings" are the most delight
ful books ever written about ami
mails. However. scrn> one once got
the idea that the shrcwdness Of Brcr
Rabbit. and the divers methods by
which Ito escaped tho Vaccinations
OF Rrer Fox and Brer Wolf might
suggest the wrong ideas to children.
true
She's From Tennessee.
In fact. she sat right down In a
chair and held up her finger and
said that "there was more good to
be had in the Brer Rabbit stories
than in almost any other children's
books on record
Mrs. Wright Is from Tennessee,
but has been visiting Mrs. Philander
p. Claxton. wife OF the director OF
the Bureau of Education. almost all
winter. She had d negro nanny as
a nurse. when she was a little girl.
and has heard the very same stories
that are told of in the books.
straight from the lips OF real plan
tation darky.
So you sec she really knows how
60 tell the stories. and doesn't put
on" the least bit. She goes right
ahead and makes you see the little
cabin down 'mongst de big trees.
and Unc' Remus, and Tidy, and
Daddy Jack. but most wonderful of
all, the little boy himself and all
the animals.
And II you would believe It. she
has told those stories not only to
hundreds and hundreds OF little boys
and girls, but to hundreds and hum
dreds of grown-up people, who ac-
tually ask her to come and give
them. So this winter she has been
busy telling stories at clubs and
The Washington times., 1916-04-03
Times Pattern Service

THIS is another of the popular
i waists that are 'full in their
blousing," but has novel features
all its own. A collar that is
novel in its uncertain line has
edging for a finish. At the
shoulder mark we see gathers
in the blouse fronts that show re-
verS embroidered. The sleeves
take their line at the neck edge,
are very full, and finish with a
cuff that is properly downward
flare ruffle.
The pattern 677 is cut in sizes
"a to A. inches bust measure.
Medium size requires 2}s yards
of 36-inch material and , yards
of edging.
To obtain this pattern fiji out
the coupon and enclose 10 cents in
stamps or coin. Address Pattern
Department, Washington Times,
Munsey Building, ID. c.
IL patterns are not delivered
within four days, at the latest
after the request has reached this
office, kindly notify the Pattern
Department. No patterns can be
obtained in person.
Owing to the Installation OF a system for
a a0rlh NlnT ms mt "a Va
some delay during the next week, especially
those for patrons living outside OF the Dis
trict. All patterns will receive as prompt at
tention as possible.
The Washington times., 1916-04-03

- that the first stage OF any pur-
pose In nature is termed fore
thought, and that the progress
and fulfllment OF the end in view is a
sense Of fitness. which may be a sense,
group of sensations or a perception.
This all seems confused and hazy until
II Is reduced to the last common de-
nom!nator OF scientific research. The
growth and behavior OF all living things,
indicates forethought and fitness. pur-
pose, and fulfillment
Activity. which indicates anticipation,
IL analogous to forethought. The ana
loRue Of a sense Of fitness is composure
and satisfaction. In man IL Is his con-
victions and Judgment.
When the outcome of any venture or
effort conforms TO the ideal, the an
ticipation or the wish, men decide that
II is we'll; that r.. they Judge Il il fit.
When II fails to tally they deem II
unttit
II there is a purpose in life, are there
movements or transformations in phys
icai materials which anticipate the
futuref Do coming events really cast
their shadows before?
Nature Cropping Forward.
Philosophy. religion. poetry and HUI
man faith logically point to the fact
that cosmic forces are purposive. as far
as Is positively known at present. Sclen-
tists agree that the makeup OF nature,
seemingly entirely experimental. acct
dental and tentative, is groping its way
through the dark jungle OF infinity.
Science never holds that any phe-
The Washington times., 1916-04-03

= = EAR now, my Daughter, the
Parable of the Wise and the
Willy Virgins.
For therein lieth all the
law and the profits of the Love
Game.
Behold, there dwelt in Babylon two
damsels who yearned to be POPU-
LAR,
And the Brunette Damsel said:
me for the tango teacher and the
swimming school and the bridge
club! For, verify, verify. what
profiteth 1t a maiden II she have all
the charms OF tooth powder adver-
tiSement and a corset model and
have not a few Parlor Tricks? She
shall remain an unplucked Wall
Flower!"
And thereupon she sought wisdom
In the temples OF the Experts and
sprang forth, as Diana, fully armed
Tor the Chase.
hut the Blond Damsel said moth
ing, and continued to massage her
eyebrows.
And. behold, when the two APP
peared I'm the Lobby of the summer
Hotel, II was even as the first
damsel had said. For the matrons
and the spinsters fell upon her with
joy and delight, and carried her on
to the bridge tables, where they
kept her In close confinement for the
whole evening.
The Washington times., 1916-04-03
THE TIMES DAILY MAGAZINE PAG
RECIPES
Pineapple Pudding.

Ono cupful of pineapple Juice (from
can of sliced pineapple).
One cupful OF water.
Three tablespoonfuls OeveD Of corn
starch mixed with one-half teaspoonful
OF salt and cold water to make a paste.
. Three eggs.
Slices Of pineapple.
The pineapple Juice and water are
cooked to a boil. then the cornstarch
paste Is added. and the mixture stirred
lowed to keep boiling over n slow fire
for 10 minutes. The whites of eggs
are then beaten TO snow" and folded
into the boiling mixture and cooked
for 3 minutes more, when II IL taken
from the FIRE and poured into n wet
mold. It Is served topped with slices
NJ rinea Dple.
The Washington times., 1916-04-03

Continental Hall committee. 1t IL
hoped that District daughters will
arrange to take their luncheon at
the hall on this lay because the
proceeds Of this luncheon will go
TO the Continental Hall fund.
Mrs. Edward d Clark. recently re-
elected president OF the Twentieth
Century Club, will deliver her Of
fetal Inaugural address at the
April meeting ~ the organization
Thursday at 1870. This was post
poned from the meeting OF last
month. At II 81 the meeting will l.e
open TO guests OF the club. Mrs
Frank g. wilkins. a member OF the
club. Is TO read n paper on The
Psychology OF GARDENING" Mrs.
Wilkins has done much experimental
work In her New Hampshire garden.
where she spends q part of each
year with new plants. She prom
ises to give suggestions practical for
The Washington times., 1916-04-03

W HAT is announced as the
M most important meeting
Wv OF the year for the Dis
trict ID. 4. X. has been
called by the State regent. Mrs.
Frank Foster rGeenawalt. for
Thursday at 10 o'clock.
At this meeting will be received
chapter and committee reports.
the election Of State officers will
take place. and other business be
transacted. The president general.
Mrs William Cumming Story.
will be present and address tho
meeting. and Mrs. Greenawalt will
preside. Tho election of state Of
iIcers will be at 4. All District
daughters arc requested TO be
present and vote.
Luncheon will be rerved by the
The Washington times., 1916-04-03
We Will.

Why don't you write little piece
some day about the girl who calls men
up when they are head over heels in
work at the office? One keeps me at
the phone two hours every day and 1
don't care II she does see this.
FRANTIC.
The Washington times., 1916-04-03
JIM.
The Reason Why.

Why don't you ever say anything
about the motorman in your column? l
don't approve of your discrimination
against him.
DEM o. Graf.
Didn't you ever see that sign Dem, at
the front of the car which states most
emphatically:
passengers must not speak to the
motorman. His duties require his full
attention"
The Washington times., 1916-04-03
ONE OUT?

The GcntIennn on cur Left says
TINT he can't understand why he al
ways gets stuck on spring pOety lust
az he has finished the lines where lac
rliy mes SwOrk" with "shlrk."
Mexico.
oh. land of the Hot ToMolly!
Where the Chilly Con Carney grows;
And the Greasers are feeling jolly
As the blood OF the innocent flows.
Where villa, the villain is hiding,
And what will II all avail?
As our burnt out troopers are riding.
Ger the sands of the cactus trail!
TURN BULL.
Was that a serious effort Turn Bull?
Milo wants to know whether or not
you are related to Sitting Bull.
The Washington times., 1916-04-03

A musicale and glee club concert
is to replace the usual weekly tea
OF the College Women's Club at the
Raleigh this afternoon. Middle West
ern colleges and universities are In
charge of plans for the afternoon.
The Wooster College Glee Club Is
to sing and the remainder OF the
program comprises compositions by
Washington musicians.
The Washington times., 1916-04-03
Sonnet.

DR.. Hirshberg Is no fool.
Neither IL ANNE Laurie;
But both have broke the golden rule,
And some daN will be sorry.
Hirshberg rides without bit
The prancing steed called knowledge;
And Annie. when a lovely chit.
Attended "Cupid's COLLEGE"
The doctor rides both night and day,
Prescribing for the ma s"es:
While Annie, Gear, while still she may,
Is curing love-sick lasses
The Washington times., 1916-04-03

Prof. Frank Bomberger. of Mary.
land Agricultural College. is TO be
the speaker at an open meeting OF
the Woman's Club of Kensington on
Friday evening at the residence OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank T. Chapman, OF
Biltmore street. Prof. Bomberger
will outline the proposed changes in
plans for the college.
The Washington times., 1916-04-03

The next meeting of the woman's
Club of Chevy Chase will be wednes-
day. with Mrs. Bowen Crandall, OF
Raymond street, as hostess. 1.-The
Art and Architecture OF South
America" is the topic for the day.
Papers will be read by Mrs. Howard
s. Paine and Mrs. Byron Turner
The Washington times., 1916-04-03
News Items and Notes of Club
Activities in Washington

every woman who has a garden.
The travel section of the club Is
to meet Wedne sday at 1910 at the
home OF the leader. Mrs. William i.
ham. 2Gc1 WoCdley place. Mrs. Ed
ward DNorak is to speak OH the
Philippines.
Mrs. william Miller is to discuss
the debt the community owes its
young people at the Tuesday recep-
ton of the Anthony League this
week. Mrs. Miller has been active
in community center organization in
Indiana. her own State
Thursday at s o'clock Judge ].
Wilmer Latimer is to speak on the
problem of the delinquent girl, as
part of the monthly meeting pro-
gram. Mrs. Laura Olney, chairman
OF the juvenile court committee, Is
In charge of arrangements for the
occasion.
A business meeting at 7:30 the same
night will precede the address by
Judge Latimer. for the election of
delegates to the annual meeting of
the District OF Columbia Federation
OF Women's Clubs.
The Washington times., 1916-04-03
In Choosing
NeWRdin1ent
For Spring

Remember That You Must
Not Try to Shop on an
Empty Stomach - That
Things Which One Pur-
chases When Quite Alone
Seem Terribly Funny After
One Gets Them Home.
And That You Might as
Well Face Your Face.
The Washington times., 1916-04-03
Why Uncle Remus Stories Are Very
Good For Little Boys and Girls

Interpreter of Stories of
Uncle Remus and the Lit
tie Boy, BY Joel Chandler
Harris, Tells Why These
Stories Are the Finest OF
Their Kind, and Why They
Are Valuable Assets In the
Education of Children.
The Washington times., 1916-04-03
Rv LAURA A. CLAWsoN.

law, civic and state. is instilled into
the minds of the children with whom
they come IN daily contact.
Fathers are more often the delin-
quentS in this matter. Short cuts
across grassy plots, a lighted cigar
in a public conveyance. are quickly
noted in the active mind of his small
son. and contempt for the law which
cannot be enforced is a dangerous
thing.
Learn by Imitation.
Later on. the rule of silence in a
public library, the removal of head
covering in public places, the keep
ing to the right and other necessary
rules of traffic may be ignored, and
The Washington times., 1916-04-03
All Grozvth Is Indicative
Of Forethought; Science
GropeS Toward Infinity
By DIR. LEONARD KEENE HIRsHBERG.

- RoF. HOWARD WARREN says
) that the first stage OF any pur-
pose I'm nature Is termed fore
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Desperate Effort )
Made to Prevent
Freight Blockade

PITTSBURGH, Nov Operating
officers OF the railroads entering Pitts
burgh were all on duty today in an
effort TO prevent what some OF them
asserted would become the greatest
ireigh, blockade ever known il the long
streams OF traffic pouring into the dis.
,rlct were halted for as much as half
an hour. II was said that 10000 loaded
cars were moving between Chicago and
Pittsburgh on the Pennsylvania north
west system alone and the situation on
the southwest system and the Pennsyl-
yania was equally interesting. In the
Pittsburgh district proper freight Of
ierngs have been so heavy that every
engine and car obtsnable has been
pressed into service