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The Washington times., 1916-01-01
MR.. BARRRTT's PROCLAMATION

After the war, both victor and
vanquished will be hostile to the
United States. The victor will
claim to have won despite the United
States, the vanquished to have lost
because of the United States.
Thus does Director General Bar
rett, of the Pan-American Union,
analyze the sentiment that will set
tie upon Europe after the present
struggle; a sentiment that, if it is
thus accurately stated, will be ON
inous for the future of peace and
security in this hemisphere. 1t is
not difficult to find reasons for Mr..
Barrett's opinion. Who may doubt
that the allies, victorious after con-
test that will have bled them white,
would feel that they had been fight
ing the battle of the United States,
and ought to have had it's help in
some disinterested fashion than the
selling of supplies for huge profits :?
Or that Germany, defeated, would
bitterly insist that if the United
States had embargoed those same
supplies, the central empires would
have won.
Reverse the situation, and assume
Germany the victor. There need be
no doubt that it would regard itself
as victor despite the plain sympa-
thies and the substantial assistance
of this country for the allies; and the
allies, defeated, would be convinced
that they ought to have had, and
could have won with, the full meas
ure of support that America might
have given them.
Mr.. Barrett has merely stated a
proposition, on high international
authority, that this newspaper has
repeatedly urged. 1t is so evident as
hardly to require analysis and dem
onstration. The sentiments which
German publicists do not attempt to
conceal, and those which the British
press only i'll disguises, all point to
the correctness of the director gen
erals estimate of their inner senti-
ments, now and for the future.
1t behooves the Americas, then,
knowing that after the war there
will have to be opened new fields of
enterprise and effort in order that
Europe may be rehabilitated, to re-
gard seriously the position they
will occupy. Pan-American solidar-
ity in spirit and purpose will be the
greatest safeguard of Pan-American
interests. The western world has
such a need as it never had before,
to get together in a definite, prac-
tical, meaning way, and prepare for
the test that lies ahead. If the pres
ent gathering of the Americas in
this Capital shall pave the way to
such a result, it will have done much
to insure the future tranquility and
perhaps the very Independent exist
ence of the republican governments
of the New World.
The Washington times., 1916-01-01
WAR AND THE BIRTH RATE

The war is now seventeen
months old; sufficient period to
make possible some pretty accurate
judgments as to it's effect on the
birth rate of the fighting countries.
A calculation has been made from
German statistics, which indicates
that that country has lost just about
as much in population by reason of
the falling birth rate, as because of
wars casualties. The number of
deaths in battles or resulting from
them, it has been stated, for the
German armies, at about LOO per
day; while the births of the country
have fallen off rather more than
1000 per day. Thus the human loss
must be regarded as twice the num-
ber Of those actually sacrificed on
the field.
In France the conditions are far
worse. Even in the first half of 1914,
according to data gathered from of
fetal sources, the births were 1900
fewer than the deaths. That was be-
fore the war. The full effect of the
war on the birth rate was not felt
Immediately after war began; but
the number of births has fallen so
much that, adding this loss to the
slaughter on the field, it becomes
evident that France is being depopu-
lated at rate most menacing to the
French nation and threatening its
future standing among the great
powers. The number of marriages
has fallen at a fearful rate; it was
barely more than one-third as great,
in the last half of 1914, as in the
corresponding period of the previous
year. In Great Britain the birth
rate is stated to be lower now than
The Washington times., 1916-01-01
TarS Given Sample of
TOmmy's Life in Trenches

LONDON, Jan. Just to show the
British tar what his comrade Tommy
Atkins. is doing at the front Admiral
Jellicoe has sent a party of bluejackets
to visit the land lubbers in the
trenches and compare for themselves
the trials of war on land with the
hardships of war 1T sea.
In their first experience of the
trenches the jackies were awestruck
by the life of soldiers who live in dirty
bitches and in muddy holes, under a
tumult Of explosives, and take il all
cheerfully as a matter of course.
I'VE were in action all night, sir.''
said one of them 60 -" general who
questioned them. anu Nho smiled at
his answer because there was no "aC-
tion" as soldiers call II. but only the
ordinary ''strafing' between the lines.
We had one casually" said another
bluejacket.
The general was surprised and alarm
ed He had hoped that his naval guests
had escaped without a scratch.
"One CASUALTY"
Yes, sir. One of our dugouts Was
hit by a piece of shell"
There was general agreement
among all the seamen that life in the
trenches is not so soft a job as they
had imagined. and that there Is more
comfort on a battleship.
The Washington times., 1916-01-01
HOrSeman Not Vain, But
Was Proud of His Mount

PARIS. Jan. 1.-The difference between
vanity and pride is well illustrated by
the following story from the Matin;
General B.. reviewing division Of
cavalry, stopped before a group OF Mo
roccan soldiers and entered into ccnver-
sation with the sergeant:
(which is the best horse of the squad
ROM ne asked. "MontmIrail general
No. 3.602'
""What are his oualities?" 'It IL a
fve-year-old, tough. and well set up;
jumps. gallops and tFots to perfection,
with an elegant step; it has no blem-
ishcs and carries it's head splendidly."
Really! And who rides this marvel 90
"Ali-Chem- m-Haby. general"
Good rider. eh?"
The best in the squadron; he knows
his work. and fears nothing mot even
And who is Alp"
Myself. general"
The Washington times., 1916-01-01
THE ANCONA SETTLEMENT

1t will hardly be questioned, in
view of the attitude of our Gov.
eminent has taken in former phases
Of submarine controversy, that. the
latest Austrian note concerning the
Ancona sinking will dissipate the
serious danger Of diplomatic break
between the two countries. There
might have been possibility of un-
comfortable results, even yet, if the
Washington Government had not
given so many testimonies of its de-
termination to do anything else be-
fore coming to and meeting square
ly the direct issue of break.
The Austrian note, carefully ana
lyzed, is one of the most heartless
and cold-blooded documents that the
war has produced on diplomatic au-
thority, since the German admission
that Belgium was being raped, but
that the outrage was justified by
military necessities. Austria places
the blame for loss of lives on the
crew Of the Ancona, who are accused
OF deserting the passengers in order
to rescue themselves. 1t is calmly
admitted that the ships company,
thus presumably deserted. was in a
state of panic; that boats were not
lowered when and as they should be,
presumably because the seamen had
deserted and nobody was left COM
petent to do this service. Yet, ac-
cepting the Austrian statement of
these conditions at its face value,
the submarine commander proceeded
to sink the vessel with torpedo at a
time when he admits he knew there
were yet many people on board, and
that the crew had deserted.
This makes a record of delibera-
tion in murder that is quite beyond
palliation. Austria comedies the
general principle of American de-
mand that crew and passengers of
peaceful vessels should not be ruth
lessly destroyed, and says the sub
marine commander has been pun
shed in this case. How, when, to
what degree, is not stated. Further,
Austria is willing to give indemnity
for American lives lost.
But in the conclusion of the Vienna
note is made the careful reservation
that Austria reserves the right to
discuss further with the United
States the difficult questions of sub
marine warfare. This means, if it
means anything, that Austria con-
siders that it is acting generously
with this country in offering indem-
nifty; is paying something that it
could not of right have been held
to pay; is paying because it guesses
that to pay is to satisfy any Ameri-
can grievance, as if American honor
were on the bargain counter for a
price. On the broad questions of
managing submarine warfare there
ia no determination that gives guar
antee for the future.
But whether in fact Austria has
The Washington times., 1916-01-01
Col. Keefer Tells of
Washington and His Home

Col. Joseph I. Keefer. a descendant OF
George Washington. addressed the
Ladies' Auxiliary OF William b. Cush-
man Camp. No. g. Sons of Veterans. last
night on George Washington and His
Ancestral Homes" The following Of
ficers were elected:
Mrs. Ross S. Rutledge. president
Cthird term): Mrs. T.. p. Waltz. vice
president: Mrs. Clara Barringer. treas
urer. trustees. Mrs. Garlic. Mrs. Robb
and Mrs. StaatY; chaplain, Mrs. Van
-Arsdale: patriotic instructor, Miss
Brown; guide. Mrs Gates: assistant
guide. Miss HARRISON; right color guard
Miss Staatz; left color guard. Mrs.
Dorm: inside guard. Mrs. Slant. and
outside guard. Mrs Young.
The Washington times., 1916-01-01
Campbell to Lecture on
Evolution of the Stars

Prof. william Wallace Campbell. di-
rector OF the famous Lick Observatory.
in California, has consented to deliver
his illustrated lecture on "The Evolu-
ton OF the Stars" for the benefit of
the delegates to the Pan-American
Scientific Congress at Continental Me-
moriaI Hall Monday evening at s
o'clock. The general public is also in
Vited to attend the letcure. for which
no admission fee will be charged
Prof. Campbell is an astronomer of
worldwide reputation, and has been
particularly noted for the popular char
acter of his lectures on astronomical
subjects. The Lick Observatory has the
largest telescope in the world. and is
photographs Of the stars. 'Ine pictures
;hat are used in Prof. Campbell's lee.
tlIre were mostly all made by him.
The Washington times., 1916-01-01
CAPTURE OF CAPITAL
IN 1912 DISCUSSED
American Historical Society Hears
Papers BY Army and Navy
Officers.

Discussion OF that period of American
history bearing on the capture OF. Wash
ington by the British during the war of
1872 was one of the principal features OF
the joint session of the American His
torical Society and the Naval History
Society at the Willard yesterday.
Rear Admiral French Ensor Shad-
wick, L. S. N, and Capts Robert /.
Rees and Hollis c. Clark, of the army
read papers at the session. Admiral
Chadwicks document being on "The de
Grasse Papers," Captain Clerks on
Report on Publica tion of Re olution-
airy Military Records" and Captain
Rees' .'aper relating to the battle of
Bladensburg ard its subsequent develop
ments.
The Washington times., 1916-01-01
Automobile Blaze Near
Washington Circle; SIS

An automobile owned by Carl Vroo-
man caught fire shortly after 12 o'clock
today near Washington circle. Damage
amounting to SIS had been done before
the flames. caused by the engine back
firing, were extingulshed. The automo-
bile was being driven by Bernido Cos
tell, of s2l Eighteenth street.
Five dollars damage was done by A
fire which started in the home Of +. A.
Clark. q Florida avenue northwest, yes
terday evening. The blaze was caused
by lace curtain blowing against a gas
jSt
The Washington times., 1916-01-01
The Song of Hate and the Messiah


To the Editor Of THE TIMES:
Many majestic anthems have risen
from Germany and still resound
throughout the world. Many of the
greatest composers have contributed to
the past, the present, and to future
generations sublime musical compost
tions that move the minds that move
the world" We hear the song of the
dying swan when, in his last moments
Mozart bequeathed his immortal an
them TO all future generations. The
Christian churches still echo to the
magnificent Battle Hymn OF Martin
Luther and their congregations are
still inspired by its religious fervor.
Such was the music OF the Germany
OF the past, the Germany of Luther,
Mozart. Handel and Haydn, Beethoven
and Mendelssohn. Old Father Bach and
Abbe Vogel. Such was the music OF
the past. but the Germans sing, In these
latter days. songs composed by other
musicians, expressing other sentiments
widely Varient from the immortal prod
ucts of the immortal singers of other
days
1t is long way and a deep descent
from Handers Messiah to the Song
OF Hate" The former. like his great
contemporaries and immediate success
sors, was inspired by faith and hope,
by charity and love: his never-dying
composition breathed into men the
breath of life; 1t was worthy OF the
best age of the greatest composers OF
all ages. The latter was inspired by a
frenZied hate: 1t breathes the spirit of
hate, and of everything hateful in hu-
man nature. Imagine q worshiper
singing the triumphant strains of "A
Mighty Fortress Is Our God" in one OF
the Lutheran churches OF Berlin, and
after leaving the church shouting, with
the populace in the streets, the venEe-
full accents of the Nengefu Song of
Hate" w. A. FOSTER.
Washington, Dec. 2t.
The Washington times., 1916-01-01
On Indian Missions.

1.-THE Challenge OF India" is the tonic
OF an Illustrated lecture to be delivered
on Sunday afternoon at the Terminal
Railroad Y. NJ. G. A.. bv G. IL. WinsIow
secretary of the organization The lee
ture win lay special stress on the WORK
OF medical missions IN India.
The Washington times., 1916-01-01
To Make Targets Safer
For High School Cadets

Plans for making safer the targets
used by the High School Cadets, are
being considered by stephen r, Kramer,
assistant superintendent of public
schools. and Lieut.. L. s. Stcever. L. =.
A. While there have been no accidents.
officials are anxious to make tho targets
as safe as possible, The cOmmisslOus
Of the cadet officers viii be- presented
soon after the opening OF the schools.
The Washington times., 1916-01-01
WOmen's Relief Corps
EntertainS q. A. r. Men

The Department of the Potomac,
Women Relief Corps. OF which Mrs.
Mamie Palmer Dorsey is president, hel
a, reception today at the Grand Army
Han, lil2 Pennsylvania avenue. Mrs
Dorsey was assisted by the department
stan, past national officers and past
department presidents, Members of tho
Grand Army of the Republic were the
guests of honor. A buffet luncheon was
served,
The Washington times., 1916-01-01
Lawmakers to Talk at
Emancipation Anniversary

Senator Moses f. Clapp OF Minnesota
and Congressman Martin b. Madden
OF Illinois are scheduled to speak at
the celebration of the fifty-third an
niversary of the Emancipation Proc
lamation. to be held at John Weslev
Church, Fourteenth and Corcoran
streets northwest, Monday evening. 4
special musical program has neen ar
ranged.
The Washington times., 1916-01-01
WHAT'S ON PROGRAM
IN CAPITAL TODAY

New Year concert. gymnasium. Y. NJ c.
A, S:l5 p. m.
Christmas tree entertainment. departus,t
Hall. to D. IN.
Open house. National Yacht Club. at club
house, afternoon and evening
Groundbreaking for the new Mount plea INF
Methodist Episcopal Church South. Sly
teenth and Lamont streets northwest. IC
m. -
Presentation OF portrait OF Theodore w
Noyes 10 Association of Oldest Inhabitants
Rauscher's. p. m.
Reception, Legion OF Loyal Women. to Grand
Army and all patriotic societies 4Ie Tenth
street northwest, to D. m
Reception. young ladies of HamlIne AZ. r
Church at church. TO 10 D. m.
New Year services in all churches
Socialist Party-Supper. headquarters slI =
street northwest, p. IN. Lecture Rev
Martin O'Donoghue, The Basis OF War, -
Sis .. m.
The Washington times., 1916-01-01
One Year Ago Today in the War

Eight Russian army forced the Capaan passes
vaded Hungary. The populace panic-stricken.
Two hundred of the of $50 British
teshp Formidable sunk in the English Channel by sub
marine New Year Day.
The Washington times., 1916-01-01
MAIL BAG
(FTom The Times Readers

communications to the Mail Bag must
De written on one side Of the paper
only; must not exceed 200 words in
Iensth, and must be sikned with name
ana address OF sender. The publication
on letters In The Times Mail Bag does
NOT mean the indorsement by The Times
OF the opinions Of the writer. N'The Mail
baR ~ an open forum. where the citi-
sens OF Washington can argue most
questions.
The Washington times., 1916-01-01
Amusemants

National-"Sybn" and s D. M
Belasco--'The Hawk" 2:20 and $50 n m
Poli's-"Under Cover e:t5 and s:I5 p m.
Keith's-VRudevilIe. 2. 5. and S:l5 D. m
Cssino-"The Revolt" 2:15 and s:l5 D. m.
Gayety-Burlesque. 2:15 and SIS D. m.
The Washington times., 1916-01-01
Tomorrow.

Annual vesper services Of the Holy Name
Societies, Washington branch, Church Of
the Imma Culate Conception, 7:3O n M
The Washington times., 1916-01-01
Defends Use Of People Instead of

Persons.
To the Editor Of THE TIMES:
writer in the Mail Bag today ques-
lions the English of a certain adver-
usement. The sentence: 1855, 900 people
pass here daily Is not incorrect philO-
loglcally. We have here a grammatical
ellipsis. The word of omitted before
people" Is to be supplied by the
The majority Of qualified persons say
Eo6,VOO persons" yet many learned
swift wrote: People were tempted
20 lend by great premiums and large
interest"
Noah Webster, when he defines
people as ANY persons Indefinitely
supports the mooted sentence.
washington, Dec. 30. r. B. r..
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-02-26
FOR cHILDREN's COUGH.

You cannot use anything better fol
you child's cough and cold than DR.
Kings New Discovery. 1t is prepared
from Pine Tar mixed with healing and
soothing balsams. 1t does not contain
anything harmful and is slightly lax
atiye, just enough to expel the pois
ons from the system. DIR. Kings New
Discovery is antiseptic-kills the cold
germs-raises the philegm-lo loosens
the cough and soothes the irritation
Don't put off treatment. Coughs and
Colds often lead to serious lung
troubles. 1t is also good for adults
and the aged. Get a bottle today
All Druggists.-Adv
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-02-26

suOscr's.e for the o4ly Express.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-02-26
500 Reward. SIOo !

The readers of this paper viii be
pleased to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
able to cure in all its stages, and that Is
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only
positive cure now known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional
disease, requires constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system there
by destroying the foundation OF the dis
ease, and giving the patient strength by
nature in doing its work. The proprietors
have so much faith in its curative pow
ers that they offer One Hundred Dollars
for any case that it fails to cure. SenN
for list of testimonials.
Address: #. ]. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-02-26

Miss Doris Smith of the 0. G. W.
is spending the weekend at her home,
southeast of the city.
Mesdames w. ]. Stovan and Johr
Styles of verden spent yesterday in
the city shopping.
Russian Blue Serge special this
week. $4,000, a $4,000 value. Hamilton's
Tailors. 2-261t
Miss Fay Smith of Edmond is spend
ing the weekend in the city with her
parents, MIR. and Mrs. B. P. Smith
FOR SALE-White Plymouth Rock
chickens. A bargain if taken at once.
Mrs Crowley, 92S S. 5th ST. Phone S65.
2-26-St
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-02-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. f. White motored
to Anadarko yesterday. Mrs. White
was the guest of honor of the A. N. w.
club
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-02-26

The MacDowell club presents Joe
Wylie, vocalist, Tuesday evening, Feb
ruary 20, at the Carnegie hall. Adults
Wynne. pianist, assisted by Miss Helen
soc, students, 25c. 2-26-3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-02-26

Mrs. Jack English of Ninnekah was
in the city yesterday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-02-26

See us for all kinds OF garden tools
Chalfant Hardware Co. 1t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-02-26
III ! Personal
~ Mention

Mrs. Omer Potter of Blanchard was
in the city yesterday.
Quality plumbing; prices right. Roy
English. l'hone 3344f. 22-SSuf
Harry Collier expects to spend Sun
day in Pocasset with friends.
Get your harness and harness re.
pairing at Wadsworth & White 5-7-1t
Born, Thursday, to Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Blackburn, girl.
Mr.. Bubser, piano turner, is here.
Phone 424. 2-21-6t
Mrs. w. E. Smith of Union Hill was
in the city yesterday.
Russian Blue Serge special this
week, $4,000, a $4,000 value. Hamilton's
yailors 2-261t
Miss Gusteva Phillips of Norge was
in the city yesterday.
The MacDowell club presents Joe
Wynne, pianist, assisted by Miss Helen
Wylie, vocalist, Tuesday evening, Feb
ruary %, at the Carnegie hall. Adults
zoe, students, 25c. 2-26-3t
Born, Sunday, to Mr. and Mrs Myron
Young, SIG Oklahoma avenue, boy.
The MacDowell club presents Joe
Wylie, vocalist, Tuesday evening, Feb
ruary 20, at the Carnegie hall. Adults
wynne, pianist, assisted by Miss Helen
soc, students, 25c. 2-26-St
Mrs. Jack Mutz of Ninnekha was
shopping in the city yesterday.
Russian Blue Serge special this
week, $4,000, a $4,000 value. Hamiltons
Tailors 2-261t
Homer Rose expects to spend Sun
day in Mangum with friends.
Chalfant's garden tools are best
The stand the test. 1t
Mrs. Carvin Chastain Of Writ Okla,
is visiting relatives in Chickasha for
few days.
See us for all kinds Of garden tools.
Chalfant Hardware Co. 1t
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. E. White motored
to Anadarko yesterday. Mrs. White
was the guest of honor of the A. N. w.
club.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-02-26
SOUTH AMERICAN LAND

You can secure a good home in Bo-
livia, South America, by joining the
colony, on a rich soil and in delight
full climate at Is cents per acre. Ad-
dress ]. F. WOOD,
2-1611mo de- W. Binger, Okla.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-02-26
MANY PgopLg ooN,T Know

A sluggish liver can cause a person
an awful lot of misery Spells OF diz-
ziness, headaches. constipation and
biliousness are sure signs that YOUR
liver needs help. Take DR. Kings
New Life Pills and see how they help
tor, he whole system. Finr for
The IN. too. Aids d. n.
Fur-i & blood and clears til sp.
plexioa aly 25c. at your Druggist.
Adv
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-02-26

Classified advertisements such as
Wanted" '"For Rent" For Sale,
ETC., will positively not be received for
the Express by phone. They must be
brought TO the Office. Please do not
phone them, it Is embarrassing to us
10 reuse to receive them. l1-3-tr
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-02-26
Daily Thought.

The best of men and the most earn
est workers will make enough mis-
takes to make them humble. Thank
God for mistakes and take courage.
Don't give up on account of mistakes.
Dwight l.. Moody
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-02-26
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