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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-25

learned that within the next year
would be of absolutely vital import
ance to the country.
Gentlemen who are confident that
the National Guard, added 10 an
army Of far less than 100000. is all
the defense the country needs on
land, ought certainly to be in favor
Of measures that would demonstrate
the efficiency Of the guard, and pre-
pare it for the quickest and best
service It would cost some millions
Of money to mobilize the guard; but
1t would be money well spent even If
no man in its uniform ever saw the
Mexican border.
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Tomorrow.

Lecture, Retaliation Through Daily Actlv-
ity," Sister Devamata, Studio Hall. 1913
Connecticut avenue northwest, p, m.
Mass meeting In honor of Clara Barton, un-
mortal Association, First Congregational
Church, p. m,
Meeting, Perpetual Hebrew Association,
Southern building, s p. m.
Graduation ceremony, Georgetown Hebrew
School. Twenty-eighth and N streets north
west, 3 p. m.
Band concert, under direction OF Patrick ].
ConToy by Musicians Protective Union,
No. lji. Convention Hall, s p. IN,
Meeting, George Washington University Me-
mortal society, Adas Israel Synagogue,
Meeting, Washington Secular League, with
address by David Eccles, Pythian Temple,
$3.50 y, m.
Lecture, THE History and Art OF the Roman
CatRcombs." the Rev. ]. J, HeAly, Nc
MAnon Hall. Catholic University. . .. N.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-25
"N|PPON'S BEST TIME
TO STRIKE U. S. NOW
Japan Society Bulletin Depre-
Gates Agitation to Stir Up
Trouble for America.

"If japan fails TO strike now what
will be the occupation OF the prophets in
future years7" asks an editorial in Bull
Ietln No. 20. of the Japan Society. OF
New York, referring to the predictions
of former Congressman Hobson and 9TH
ers that there is danger OF a Japanese
invasoin.
The Bulletin asserts that never before
has there been such a vigorous and ac-
tive EFFORT to create hostility between the
two countries. japan and the United
states, and that this agitation comes
from these three sources:
American editors and writer's living in
China. whose aim II 20 disturb the re-
lations' between Japan and this country,
German publicity agents and writer's.
Preparedness orators, who point out
Japan as ready to strike.
Agitation Is Deprecated.
Deprecating such agitation, the edi-
torlal continues
IF japan II ever to make war on the
United states, as many from Hobson
and Homer Lee down have for years
prophesied. now. is the opportune time.
Russia ENGLAND and Germany are in
mortal combat, China is weakened, the
Panama Canal In closed. the United
States Is unprepared, and Japan's army
Is fully equipped. II she fails TO strike
now. what will be the occupation of the
prophets In future years?
But, on what pretext can japan act
She fully acquiesces in the doctrine
America for Americana and has stop.
ped emigration to our shores. An ex-
Senator and an enthusiast for prepared
ness who knew OF no other ground said
because they do not like the color OF
our necktie. Unless we attempt to in
terfere in Asiatic affairs where can
there be a conflict of interest? Are we
likely TO interfere in view OF our Next
can policyY
Asia for Asiaties.
"Is not the restoration OF order and
the development OF China a yellow
mans burden rather than a white
mans? 1t is safe to say that the vas,
majority Of Americans acauIesce in the
doctrine OF Asia for the Asiatics,' and,
recognizing that Japan has been ex-
cluded from the United States, Canada,
and Australia. admit she II at least en-
titled to work out her own destiny on
her own hemisphere"
The publication of the japan Society
shows that its president is Lindsay Rus
sell, its vice president August Belmont
and Its editor Douglas l.. Dunbar. The
bulletin relates to trade opportunities
and the fostering OF better Commercial
relations between the United States and
Japan.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-25
Confederate Daughters
To Meet Monday Night

The District of Columbia division of
the Daughters of the Confederacy will
hold its annual historical evening Mon
day at 5 p, m, in Confederate Memorial
Hail. 1922 Vermont avenue northwest.
Because of the absence from the city
of the historian general. Miss Mildred
RUTHERFORD, her address VIII be read by
Mrs. Wallis Streator, local historian.
Southern SONGS will be sung by the Con-
federatc choir under the direction OF
Mrs. Charles IL. Fred. All Daughters
OF the Confederacy, Sons OF the Con-
federacy. veterans and the general pub
lie are Invited to attend.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-25
APPOINTING A POLICE JUDGE

The judges Of the Police Court OF
the District of Columbia possess q
discretion and jurisdiction that
makes it much more important here
than in most towns that the right
kind Of men be named for this
bench.
The Police Court bench has ex-
elusive jurisdiction in matters that
involve police. regulations. There is
no appeal so far as the District
government is concerned, though the
defendant can appeal. If the Police
Court chooses to hold any police
regulation unreasonable or uncon-
stitutional, that ends it.
Judges of this court are appointed
for six-year term, at a salary of
$4,000 annually. he appointment is
thus one of the most desirable under
the District administration.
Early next month the term Of
Judge James L. .Pugh of this bench,
will expire. Judge Pugh is a can
didate for reappointment, having
served one term.
There is persistent rumor of OPP
position to Judge Pugh's reappoint-
ment in high quarters; and it is
common knowledge that, whatever
the merits Of the case, there is wide
spread opposition among the people
of the town. Perhaps if Judge
Pugh's supporters could be lined up,
it would be found that he has
enough Of them to warrant his re-
appointment. Perhaps, too, if all
the stories that circulate concerning
his conduct of his office were inves-
tigated, it would be found that there
is no justification for the antagon-
ism to his reappointemnt.
But the fact stands that Judge
Pugh has not been a popular police
magistrate. The importance of his
position is such that there ought to
be the most positive disproof of The
things that his opponents say about
his administration at the Police
Court, before he is named for an
other term. These things may be
utterly without justification; The
Times hopes that they are; but it
certainly believes that in all the
circumstances Judge Pugh ought not
to be reappointed until every uncer-
tainty is removed.
A public official occupies a rela-
ton very different, when he is a can
didate for reappointment, than a
private citizen under investigation.
The presumption is that a citizen is
innocent until he is proved guilty.
In the case of an official, virtue
must be as that of Caesars wife,
above suspicion. Unless Judge Pugh
has been done persistent injustice by
the large and miscellaneous body of
his critics, he ought not be reap
pointed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-25
Hogan-Williston Ticket
Endorsed in Georgetown

The Hogan williston ticket for dele
gates to the Republican convention in
Chicago June was enthusiastically in
dorsed at n meeting of SeorgeSown Re-
publicans in Alexander Memorial Church
last night,
A number OF stirring speeches In ad-
vocGcy of the candidates. OF Hogan,
Williston. Peyser, and Robinson were
heard, and warmly applauded.
Supporters of the Hogan W Winston
ticket, MS well as followers of the Miller
Chase and Bradshaw Marshall tickets
will hold a number of rallies throughout
the District next week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-25
FUNERAL RITES FOR
CAPITAL RESIDENTS
Hours and Places OF Service Ar
ranged by Bereaved Families.

Funeral services for Catherine Agnes.
wife OF John Brosnan, president and
founder OF the Provident Relief Associa-
ton. who died yesterday at her home.
n u street northwest. aged sixty years.
will be held Monday at 8 o'clock at st.
Martins Church. where requiem mass
will be celebrated. She is survived by
her husband and the following children:
John Brosnan, jr., Mrs. T. w. Bran
hall. Mrs. Charles S. Vernon, Mrs. John
J. Mccarthy. Miss Nellie Brosnan and
Miss Julia Brosnan.
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ment, as we unhappiIy manage such
things, would surely blow up in the
case Of war when there were no
private shipyards, nor private steel
plants, nor private munition fac
tories, nor private powder mills, to
help drag it out of it's always ha-
bitual, incurable, appalling unpre-
paredness.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-25
IMPORT OPINION AND FACT

Oscar w. Underwood, author OF
the present tariff law, is quoted as
not fearing a rush of imports to
swamp our markets after the war
He believes that because there will
be fewer men to return to the jobs
of Europe than left them for the
battlefield, that because their wages
will be higher than they were be-
fore, and that because they will be
too busy rebuilding their own indus.
tries and organizations to pay much
attention to us, we needn't worry
about what will happen over here
when our exports of war supplies
are cut Off, but our tariff gates re-
main open to the world.
Now, a matter Of opinion is a
matter of opinion, but a fact is q
fact. 1t may, be Mr.. Underwood's
opinion that we shall not have a
food of imports, but it is fact that
we have it already.
In January our imports were $62,,
100000 higher than in January OF
the previous year; they were nearly
$50, 900, 900 higher than in 1914
They were SAL 100000 higher than
in 1912, $4,000, 900 higher than il
1911, $81 100000 higher than ir
1909 and $1OO,000,OOO higher thar
in 1908.
This wasn't a mere accident hap
pening to be scored in January Of
this year. 1t was a steady climax Of
such increasing imports, in spite Of
the war, that the total for the
seven months ending with January
81 COG, 979, 173-was the highes'
for any corresponding period in the
history of this country.
This Government hasn't given III
the February figures yet, but Their
is no possible doubt that they, too
are going to smash all records. ThC
| imports at New York alone have
been running so high that we car
be just as sure of the high recorC
of this month as of February anc
of January.
Mr.. Underwood has the fact'
against him already, with all thu
men in the armies of Europe still
on the battlefield; with German!
and Austria still bottled up; will
Belgium and northern France still
a military camp; with Italy putting
every ounce of her energy and eff
fort into her struggle with Austria
With between twenty million ant
twenty-five million men to go bacl
to their jobs, with Germany ant
Austria and Belgium again free t.
send us their products, with all tn,
nations of Europe needing our golc
and determined to get it, who cal
doubt our imports will rise afte
the war, when, right now, they ar
rising as they never did before?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-25
vRRDUN ATTACK A FAILUREp

Paris Is not overconfident, but II
seems to be convinced that the Ger.
man attack on Verdun is a failure
Even IL Verdun yet shall fail, it will
be at such terrific cost in men, ma.
terial, and German confidence that
it with not be worth the candle
Moreover, the military value Of the
gains has been for the greater part
negatived by the delay Of a month
To take Verdun in the first ten days
Of the assault might have meant the
opportunity Of rolling back the al
lied line and reaching Paris. Now il
means only the Strengthening out OF
the line. and the occupation Of q
small territory.
Yet it is not to be assumed too
readily that the Verdun campaign
has been wholly a failure. The pro-
lection of it in winter must have
been determined upon as a means to
gain time; to force issues before the
allies could be fully prepared. The
Russians were getting ready for a
big offensive in the Riga region, and
farther south; the French and Brit
ish were constantly strengthening
themselves in the west. To wait for
spring, for good weather and better
transport, meant to give them fur
Their advantage. The Germans were
able, as they believed, to undertake
a winter campaign on better terms
than their enemies. The advantage
might have been dissipated by
spring; so they moved at once.
The result is that they have COM
PEELED the Russians TO open their
great offensive in winter, under con-
ditions that impose much greater
hardship II would have been ex-
perienced two months later. We may
say that, while Germany has been bat
tering bootlessly at Verdun, she has
compelled Russia to hammer hope
lessly at Hindenburg's lines. If the
German offensive has cost more than
it has been worth, the Russian often
sive may have done exactly the
same.
It is more than ever evident that
Germany feels the necessity of rush
ing matters in this war; more than
ever apparent, too, that her enemies
are willing to be leisurely. The
latter know that time fights on their
side. The more time they can take,
the more men they will save, the
more their assurance of winning at
last through the superiority of their
economic resources and the length of
their purse. 1t is a slow process,
this of wearing down the interior
empires by the force of a blockade
that can never be perfect; but it is
producing results, and will produce
more of them as the months pass.
The big gray ironclads, scattered
from Kirkwall to Constantinople are
winning the war for the allies with
out firing a shot. The longer that
process can be continued the strong
er will be the allies, the weaker the
central powers. Conversely, the
sooner and harder the Germans hit,
the greater their chance for success.
That may be the explanation of Yer
dun, and it may be the justification
for taking what seems like a defeat,
yet may prove to have been worth
while.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-25
Mrs. Johanna Foley.

Funeral services for Mrs. Johanna
Foley,-who died Thursday. will be held
at the residence, SO Q street northeast,
Monday at $50 o'clock. and at st. Mar
tins Church, where requiem mass will
be celebrated at 10 o'clock. Interment
will be made in Mount Olivet Gene
terry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-25
Miss Blanche Johnson.

Funeral services for Miss Blanche
Johnson. who died Thursday at the
family residence. 427 V street northwest.
will be held at the Tihr Baptist Church
tomorrow at 2 o'clock.
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Mrs. Florence TAYLOR.

Funeral services for Mrs. Florence o,
Taylor, who died Thursday at the resi-
dence, 1860 Church street, will be held
at the Vermont Avenue Church tomor-
row at O'clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-25
Aime Barbarin Marsh.

Funeral services for Anne Barbarin
Marsh, who died Thursday at Perth
Amboy N. j., will be held at st. Peters
Church tomorrow at 3;3$ o'clock,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-25
Amusements.

Belasco-''The Passing Show" 2 and s p. m.
National-Diaghileff's Ballet Russo, S:l6 p. m
Polis-'The Shepherd OF the Hills, 2;lS and
Keith -VaudevilIe. 2:lB and Slb p. m.
Loew's columbia-Motion pictures, 1880 q.
m. to II y. m.
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Mrs, Louise Foster.

Funeral services for Mrs. Louise Fos-
ter. who died Thursday, will be held
at the residence OF her son, l46 Thomas
street northwest, Monday at o'clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-25

Many youngster these days is
showing symptoms of being u chip
of the old blockhead.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-25

Now that Yuan has quit empering,
General Lung will probably breathe
easier.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-03-03
USE OF LIMEWATER
IN CLEANING CHURN
Essential In Butter Making 10
See That Al the Apparatus
10 Absolutely Clean.
Dy :. !. ANTHoNY. Fsan.gly.

Thy =. =. ANTHONY. psansyfyanaa
MtA1a Gnalagesl
After the butter IN taken fFum sh@
churn the latter should be rsnssd ont
with warm water. and the Ftnaang feE.
lowed by = thorough washing with
very hot water. The rtnmtng out With
warm water win remove any butter
milk which may remain in the poFea
of the wood. The hot water viii ~
move any fat which may b. lsst In
the churn+
IL IL never we'll 70 use soap powders
on the interior Of the churn. but the
occasional use Of q small amount Of
dairy washing powder sr ifmewatsr IL
beneficial. 70 keep the ehurn sweet
and FREE from odors and tafnts q small
handful Of lime placed In some water
In the ehurn or IL the last Ffnaing as
ths chHxn Il very effective. IL Is very
essential in good butter making % zee
that all apparatus used il absolutely
clean and free from undesirable odoTs
and taints, AZ these are quickly ah-
soroed BY the butter
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-03-03
SECRET o. KEEPING
HENS SUCCESSFULLY
Good Ventilation and Dryness Are
Essential for Good Health
Of Poultry Flock.

Keeping hens In fresh, reasonably
dry aiF II one Of the secrets og keep
Ing them successfully. In the hen.
house good ventilation and dryneas
are 30 essential that the most skill
full breeding, fAeding and rearing
cannot make ap Tor their lack. They
are among the fundamentals Of good
hushandry wherever hens are kept.
and are very ifkeiy TO be found to-
kethar. At least IL IL difflculf To 30.
cure dryness without . generous
amount of fresh air. II has been
estimated by scientists that hens
breathe more cit per pound OF live
weight than any other class Of farm
animals.
Two hundred lve-pound hens wi1l
breathe nearly three times AZ much
air as q COW weighing thousand
pounds, yet they are kept In closely
crowded sleeping quarters. Every
hen IN the licek breathsa out tmpuri.
ties that are poikonous to the others.
and she brsashas tn the impurities
given ont BY tharh unless there In suf-
ficient ventilation 20 carry away these
impurities and furnish fresh air in
their place.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-03-03
VOICE DISTURBED THE VICAR
But the Congregation IN an English
Church stopped 20 Hear tire
Extreme High Notes.

Strange behavior In the parlaS
church Of ST. Mary. waiton-on Thames,
was described recently at q police
court, the London Chroaicle statea
James Wells was summoned for be,
having in 3 reckless and violent man
hcr, during church services ON three
dates In Novsmber lie did not ap-
pear.
H. Grey. for the church wardens.
said Wells bawled all the responses
out OF time with other worahipsrs.
Once the vicar had to leave OF re-
citing the creed. because the defend
ant shouting drowned his voice, He
refused 10 cit at the back OF the
church.
Arthur Higgins. the verRer. said that
during service on Sunday. November
-, Wells jumped about In the gallery.
Just ~ ~ he were trying 10 catch q
cricket ball. He sang the hymns and
psalms at che ton Of hia voice. always
behind the rest Of the congregation.
People stopped ninglng TO llsten ID
him.
When the hymn. Peace. Perfect
Peace" was being aung, hta voice
could be heard above every other
voice. Another hymn waa In Time
OF Trouble" which the vicar requested
should be sung softly. the congregation
kneeling, The defendant took no NO,
siee Of this and sang an loudly an ever,
The summons was adjourned.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-03-03

Thy J. 4. BARLOW, New Mexico College
OF AEeeuAkuFe.l 4
Although u il true. as most farmers
know, that alfalfa win grow and pro
duee fairly profitable crops on almost
amy kind OF soil. Il Ia equally true that
certain soils are much better adapted
for growing alfalfa than others. In
stead of trying I'd adapt our soils TO q
particular crop, VIC should more often.
II possible, try to adapt our crops 20
the soils that we have.
In selecting . suitable soil for q pro.
posed alfalfa Aelh we should bear In
mind that alfalfa III . very deep-r0Oted
crop. Il not being uncommon to and
old alfalfa plants with roots so feet
or more In length. The alfalfa plant
II also a very Voracious feeder and
requires large amounts of plant food
70 produce maximum yields OF cropa.
Obviously, then, from the above points
the best soil for alfalfa Is q very deep,
uniform and fertile soil containing
abundant plant-feIod material. These
conditions would best be found then
IN our heavier sandy loans silt loans,
and very light clay loans.
A soil with too much sand. i. O., our
almost pure sands and very light sandy
loans. Ii not the best for alfalfa be-
cause CD of the difiicuIty Of getting a
good stand of alfalfa due TO the blow
ing of the sand particles and cutting
OF the young plants near the surface
Of the ground aa we'll as the uproot-
Ing OF the plants. f2l Sandy soils are
very apt 10 be lacking in available
plant.fo0d material. particularly nitro
gen. and especially after q few years
cropping. t31 Sandy soils do not hold
water well, / D., they have D low wa.
ter-holding capacity. due 70 several
factors. two of tie most important OF
which are the dase with which the
water percolatea away. and secondly
to the usually low content OF hnmua
and organic matter. Other things be-
ing equal. 1t takes more irrigation wa
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-03-03

ter 10 produce crop % alfalfa ON
light aandy coil than ON ons or . heav-
Ter nature.
a very heavy clay soil is likewise
not enc m0et suitable Tor growing ID.
falfa. because III the roota have much
diEnculty In pushing down through the
heavy soil and hence their feeding
area 10 restricted; al drainage 10 poor
In q heavy clay soil and the anhsolI
may contain too much water for opti.
MUM plant growth; (Sl heavy clay
soils are difllcult 10 lrraaate, and IL
the fields are mot leveied properly
when the irrigation water IL applied
Il will stand in the low places and in
Mi probability Xiii ghe young alfalfa
plants.
Another thing TO be avoided ia se-
iectin9 an alfalfa coll Ii an imparvls
oua layer OF ''hardpan" q few feet be-
low the surface. A layer Of hardpan
10 liable to cause q waterloggad moal
because IL hOlda water very aficaentiy
and does not allow downward pereolas
tion OF the excess irrigation water.
This imperyioun layer also binders
root penetration very materially.
Another factor Of Importance il this
depth Of the water table below. the
surface. Alfalfa roots cannot live for
amy length Of time In free water. Ii
the water table Ii within few feet OF
the surface. as soon a. the alfalfa
roots reach this free water. the plants
begin 10 lose their vlgor and very
aoon die. This fl due 60 the fact that
| the roots become diseased and decay
in The free water and also because
their feeding powers are restricted 10
such \ degree that they cannot nuF-
vtve.
Since alfalfa II usually planted with
the intention Of growing the crop On
the same aeid for > long period 0f
years, the above factors should be-
taken Into consideration as much aa
possible In selecting a suitable soil tor
our alfalfa field.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-03-03

and appear on the points OF the collar.
All this work is done. with amazing
clevernesa. by machinery. and the
blouse may be bought for > moderate
price. something Ike four or Ave dob
lars. When the embroidery and sew.
ing Il done by. hand the blouse will
bring more money In the shops, but
the needlew0man may make II at
home. introducing her own bandwork.
for less than the machine-made gar.
ment must bring 20 be profitable 10
the retailer.
At the right o blouse of white
crepe de chine Is shown. In which ma.
chine stitching, In black. furnishes a
very elegant and graceful decoration.
This idea was brought out BY . mo
diste of Paris IN the earliest costume
showings. and il proving very useful
TO makers Of blOuses. The BLOUSE in
almost perfectly plain. with high col.
lar and deep cuffs. It Is finished and
stitched with exquisite neatneaa. and
calculated to delight the eyes Of Nil
those women who appreciate the als.
Kance of taiIormade styles.