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The Washington times., 1916-09-21
MORE NATIONS THAT MAY
ENTER THE WAR

Greece Is on the point of entering
the war on the side Of the entente |;
and the same cables that make an
nouncement of this fact in terms
that remove most Of the doubt, tell
of restiveness in Denmark and Hol-
land, Norway and Sweden. These
countries seem more and more liable
TO be dragged into the conflict. The
restrictions on their commerce, i'm
posed by the allies blockade, have
vastly increased the difficulty Of
maintaining their commerce. Dem
mark and Holland have been threat
ened by Germany with reprisals II
they do not defy the entente powers
and continue furnishing food to Ger
many. The Danes and the Dutch,
having had intimate experience with
the methods Of both the Germans
and the British, are inclined to the
entente side in the quarrel; the Scan
dinavian peninsula leans to the other
side.
But the merits Of the controversy
over food exports and re-exports
cannot be regarded as probably the
real explanation Of the curious fact
that like causes have produced OPP
posite effects. Holland and Denmark
are strongly republican In tenden-
cies. They have feared, and with
reason, the aggressions Of Germany.
Denmark remembers Schleswig- Hol-
stein; Holland foresees for herself q
fate not unlike that Of Belgium, II
Germany is ever able to mete 1t TO
her. The Queens speech declaring
that Holland will defend herself
against any aggressor is construed
as pointing to Germany as the ag-
gressor.
Sweden and Norway, on the other
hand, fear Russia first Of all. They
have feared Russia for many years.
They have seen Finland and other
Baltic areas seized by Russia, and
they believe their time is coming.
So Sweden and Norway instinctively
analyze their troubles to the con-
clusion that Russia and her allies
are the real malefactors; while Dem
mark and Holland just as instinc-
lively see it the other way.
The fearful fascination, the newt
able magnetism, Of the maelstrom Of
war menaces every neutral in
Europe. Spain is reported strongly
leaning toward the German side.
There has long been a sedulous pro-
German propaganda in the penin-
sula. Britain's, grip on Gibraltar
has always been an offense to Span
ish pride. So was the British refusal
to join an European coalition against
the United States at the outbreak Of
the war with Spain. Finally, Spain
fears Portugal, Spanish Bourbonism
breads the developing democratic
spirit Of the smaller Iberian nation.
The Washington times., 1916-09-21
THOSE GERMAN SUBMARINE
CONCESSIONS"

- We hear much about the con-
cessions that Germany made to the
United States in the matter of sub
marine warfare, but the substance,
effect, and usefulness of those con-
cessions are not apparent. The Ad-
rninistration pleasantly assumes
that, in view of promises received
from Berlin, everything is all right.
There does not appear any purpose
to make the substance of perform
ance conform to the vaguely outlined
shadow of promise.
It is chiefly from Germany that
the talk about concessions to the
United States is heard. We are con-
stantly assured that there is in
sistent demand for a renewal of I'M
limited submarine warfare, even
that the demand is backed by power
full elements that are making it an
important political question in that
country. Surely, however, the re-
ports of daily and weekly destruc-
tons Of ships, belligerent and neu-
trail, with or without warning,
whether or not carrying passengers,
and regardless Of whether any men,
bers of crew or company be Ameri-
cans, do not indicate that the sub
marines are under firm bride.
hxy
many that safety would be provided
to ships, companies when vessels did
not fight or try to escape, but these
assurances seem to have been vio-
lated repeatedly. The State Depart
ment now has before it the reports
on various cases in which direct vio-
lation Of this pledge is charged. II
wUaA sAsp that. after all the sx-
The Washington times., 1916-09-21
THE FALLING DEATH RATE

The annual death rate Of the coun-
try continues to fall. The Census
Bureau has completed a comparison
Of mortality figures Of 1915 with
those of the average for the 1901
1905 quinquennium, and shows de-
cided decreases.
The conclusions are based on
studies of mortality returns from
twenty-five States which have best
records, and the District of Column
bia. The tendency which they indi-
cate must be regarded as pretty
thoroughly established; for it is
probable the reports for 1915 were
more complete than for the earlier
years. Therefore when it is shown
that the proportion Of deaths, per
1000 of population, has fallen In
Rhode Island by 1.9 per cent; In New
York, by las per cent; in Massachu-
sets by l2.7 per cent; in Newark, N,
j., by 29.9 per cent; in Atlanta, by
29.4; in New York city, by 1858; In
Los Angeles, by 20, and in Pitts
burgh, by $3.50 per cent, 1t must be
accepted that something really i'm
portant is happening.
There is need, however, for more
analysis of these figures. Some stat.
isticians insist that while the aver
age of all human lives is gaining
fast, 1t is because the lives of very
young children are safer than ever
before. Sense and science have done
vastly more for the baby than fol
the adult. The baby is at least
amenable to the treatment that
sense and science prescribe for him
He takes. the medicine. he EOes Il
The Washington times., 1916-09-21
The Taylor's Plant to a Poet.

Oh. mighty wieider Of the pen;
In pathos. humor or philosophy.
we crave your writing on a check,
I"ouid check some Idle curiosity.
You joke and edit on a machine.
And for your work there's much d.
mand;
But what we're curious to know.
is' can you write your name by hand
OF you we'd fain some souvenir.
Some concise potent little gem
Please spare this saline bitter tear.
ana cneck this outburst.
land Enquirer. "
The Washington times., 1916-09-21

bed early, gets his bath on time,
doesn't eat what isn't given him.
That's more than can be said for
the adult, who too often doesn't use
the sense that in the nursery 10 APP
piled to baby's care. He works too
hard, takes too little exercise, drinks
too much liquor, thinks too much
about money and business, races
through life at high speed with the
muffler open-and then dies too
soon.
It's gratifying 10 everybody that
the babies are being saved; but II
they are saved to shuttle of un-
timely at fifty there Is lot Of use
full work to be done at the other end.
The Washington times., 1916-09-21
Mr.. Grub Explains Ailment Of m,
SON, Which. He Says, Was Not In
fanffIa D.--I.


10 the Editor OF THE TIMES.
understand the return n w..h,r
Ton OF my boy has caused quite an en-
eitement. with the help Of your rood
paper. I would like to explain 10 me
pubic OF Washington the truth. which
l think It should know.
ne was sick In Maine, where thai
mas peen no cases OF infantile paralysis
mat know Of. He was here nearly
c~nan ontns' Before he got sick he was
had three doctors (Smith. Alien. and
Soiey) with him. They said ne was cut
ing teeth and had stomach trouble. and
SAID u was not paralysis; that they had
seen iots OF cases OF paralysis. and he
uid not have II. Up to the present time
.ns closest case to him Is about fifty
He was with children before and altar
nc ne was siok. and none OF them hay.
thought the trip to wasbipgton
might upset him. ana Instructed hIs
mother to get our doctor as soon as she
sot there. He was out OF town, 40 she
got another. Without any examination O,
finding out about his sickness, he said he
had the infantile paralysis, and reported
10 the Health Department.
the boy Is not paralyzed in any vny
ana never has been, and has improved
every gay since he started to improve.
The health officer gave us a permit
to 20 home. also health officers in New
York gave permit. mailed a letter
70 my wife. Mrs. Daisy L. Grubb. Com
duit road. that the doctors gave me
stating all his sickness.
q. CLYDE GRUBB.
YORK Harbor. Me-. Sept IA. 1916.
The Washington times., 1916-09-21
Times Mail Bag
Sees IN Maine Election Results Fore
east Of Big Majority for Chsrits
Evans Hughes.

SSN' - hKMo hxEtAtou Mo1ufH EOE|-
east Of Big Majority for Chsri@s
Evans Hughes.
10 the Editor % TUE TIMES,
Maine election results forecast the
overwhelming majority vote By which
Charles Evans Hughes win carry the
entire country on November Z.
To one who knows OF his hirh prin-
ciples and untirins public endeavor Il
10 music TO the heart TO see In front
Of US. a few weeks on, the election Of
one who stands for 90 much in pub
His wonderful work IN New York
State and his browning efforts IN The
highest court Of our country, al him
80 perfectly for his coming endeavor
that an right-thinking, inteliiRsat-votinr
ciuzens should put their shoulders 10
the wheel and make Mr.. Hughes' cleo
ton TO the Presidency \of the United
states a unanimous one, confidcncs
him with the full Of public conIidencs
and actual proof that we all know ne
Wi, represent us nobly and rightly and
He q our man and let's elect him n
ne should be elected. to our fullest
VICTOR L. ABBEY.
september 20. 1914
The Washington times., 1916-09-21
Eve-The Model Wife.

Eve-The Model Wife.
She wore no jewels in her hair.
She ne'er had q desire to skip
To Europe for q summer trip.
In social realms she didn't shine,
And never had to stand In line
At swell receptions dressed to kill.
There was no unpaid modiste's bill.
Though like all women everywhere,
She never skulked about the fact,
But got along with wondrous tact.
The servant problem pecved her not.
She never worried DER her lot
Or caused a'single family jar
Because she had no touring car.
And last. but not the least to note,
She didn't even want to vote.
Roy X. Moulton. in Oakland ENQUIRE,
The Washington times., 1916-09-21

Roses.
Don't sigh for the roses lost in June.
You haven't far for them to seek.
The winter wind now makes them
bloom
Upon fair woman's tender cheek.
Tom Terry. in st. Louis Star.
Roses that you saw last June
May deck Milady as Of yore,
But do mot blame the north wind,a
tune;
These buds came from the druggists
store.
The Washington times., 1916-09-21
WHENCE THE ELECTORAL
vOTRSp

IL Will require zoo electoral votes
to name a President in November.
Mid-September forecasts that at
tempt to indicate whence they are
coming are VIGOROUSLY premature,
but the politicians, wise and unwise,
will speculate, and the speculation
has its fascination even for the YER
lest amateur.
A recent Republican calculation
comedies to the Democrats only 1876
electoral votes, from the States of
the old South. It rates Maryland,
West Virginia, Kentucky, and Mis-
souri, as doubtful; but on the other
hand, it leaves Ohio out Of the sure
Republican list, and admits that
New York Is doubtful. II gives the
Republicans 203 "sure" electoral
votes.
This computation Is at least con-
cession SO far as concerns Ohio and
New York. It admits that the Buck
eye State has a chance to 60 Demo-
cratic, and no election can be ac-
counted a foregone conclusion while
Ohio is uncertain. An election in
which the Democrats would carry
Ohio would be likely to oe Demo-
cratic landslide.
The doubtful States in this COM
putation are Ohio, probably Repub-
lican, with "a votes; Maryland and
Kentucky, with 8 and 10, respective
ly; and then, as Just unqualifedly
doubtful, Arizona, 8; Colorado, g.;
Connecticut, z; Indiana, Is; Missouri.
10; Montana. 4; Nebraska, 8; Ne
vada, 8; New Jersey, ID; New
Mexico, 8; New York, %; West
Virginia, 8; Wisconsin, 10; total Of
doubtful votes, 1872.
Just to substitute one guess, may
be a little holder. for another, the
prediction Is ventured that this
doubtful list may be culled down
considerably. Suppose that to the
1876 votes here conceded to Mr.. Will
son, we add, from the supposedly
doubtful. column, the 8 of Maryland,
the IS Of Kentucky, the Is Of IT.
diana, and the 10 of Missouri. There
are plenty of authorities who will
insist that this Is reasonably safe.
That makes a total of 100 sure
Democratic votes.
Mr.. Wilson is still left 76. short of
election. Now suppose that New
York's 45 be given to him, which
seems quite as unlikely as that
Hughes will get Indiana. He is then
able to count 235, and is still in need
Of 81 to elect.
Even if Ohio goes to him-and
we guess 1t isn't going to do so-hc
will yet be able to count only 269,
and will need seven more to win. He
could get eight in Ne raska, or ex-
actly the needed seven in Connecti-
cut. West Virginia might give him
the needful eight. Wisconsin, which
has marvellous ways. Of accounting
for itself in politics, would provide
the needed eight, and have some to
spare.
Getting right down to computa-
tons, however, it is to be said in all
fairness that things don't look good
for the Democrats. Any computation
that presumes Ohio Democratic in
order to win is dangerous A land
slide has not appeared thus far to
be among the probabilities; if any
thing like a landslide is preparing,
it is seemingly d Republican one,
The Progressives are going to decide
things, and they are not doing any
thing to hearten Democrats.
The Washington times., 1916-09-21
WHAT'S GOING ON IN
WASHINGTON TO-DAY
Today.

ccnysnti9n. american Pea, Society. Raleigh
Meeting TO rehearse marches and hymns for
Holy Name parade In Baltimore Holy Nams
Society Of Holy Trinity Church. In church,
D. m.
Masonic. Naval. No, q; Hiram, No 10. La
Fayette. No. 10; william n. singleton No
90. Adoniram Council. No. :, Of the ROYAL
and Select Masters. Esther. No. s. OF The
ODD Fsilows-columbia, No 10; covenan,
No. Is; Friendship, No. Q, Of the Rebekahs'
Knights OF Pythias-FrankIln, No. 4: Past
Chiefs Association Of the Pythian Sistsrs.
The Washington times., 1916-09-21
Loyal Democrat Takes Exception 10
Prediction Of Probable G. O. r.

10 the Editor Of THE TIMES,
AZ - news to candid Democrats from
Maine to California to be told editoriaiiy
mat candid Democrats very generally
concede that the chances are decidedly
AGAINST their party in the nght for the
You mean "Enthusfastic R.pub,,c.n ~.
Sgnceoe this. as they do the election Of
ausnes. They are unanimously conced-
ing great deal at present, but pieas,
keep the Democracy out OF the concer.
In fact the chances are that . d.
ciaediy greater number OF Democrats
VIII De elected this fall than two YEAR,
ago. The chances are that President
wilson VIII for the next four years hays
q stronger House (and a strong sena tsS
Denind MIN than during his first adj,
The chances are also that the nav,
Republican Hughes Club OF the District
OF Columbia will be matched by a nav
democratic Wilson Club, and that ths
patriots now shouting for the greatsr
glory. OF the District will be unmssSsI
tne interests of fair play and a
rignteous public policy. More crimes ara
committed In the name of "a rreater
sood Tor Washington" than have ever
Dcen committed In the name on ubertv
Sen -seekers fighting for big appronris.
uons are always real patriots m ~
pend wagon. JOSIAH II. SJINyN
washington, September N -
The Washington times., 1916-09-21

Sarah Bernhard. maid demure,
Is coming on a farewell tour;
80 says q sign.
Now far from us to mention leg.
Even though II Is your peg
OF finest pine.
But on account OF your limbs few'r
Won't It be a stumping tour.
Sarah Divine?
Our poetical censor says three Of the
lines are a foot off. But wouldn't Il be
inconsistent n they weren't-considerin
a. aahieGtf-R y n
The Washington times., 1916-09-21

Don't try to guess q woman's
age. Take Il for granted that
she n somewhat older than she
thinks she looks. and let II 90
at that.-Sacramento Beo.
The Washington times., 1916-09-21

Much as a man enjoys a hoii-
day. he doesn't want to begin
until 0 a. m. That's his holiday
rising hour.-st. Louis Globe
Democrat.
The Washington times., 1916-09-21
The Fun Of Il.

He didn't get the Office
For politics 10 cunnin';
But everyone
Says: 20. the fun
That Teller had a-runnin'i"
Frank L. Stanton. In Atlanta
Constitution.
The Washington times., 1916-09-21
Pattern In Thrift.

Pattern In Thrift.
To Mistress Autumn we're beholden
For ideas worth while.
She blossoms forth In garments golden
And In the best Of style.
One can do much IN she confesses,
With others cast off gowns.
Just gee how Mistress Autumn dresses
On Summers hand-me downs.
w. 8. Adkins. In Pittsburgh Post.
The Washington times., 1916-09-21

1 wandered DER and questioned him
Bout how the thing was done.
I says, How II Il I've no luckf
What IL the reason, son7"
II guess youse don't know how to ash.
That's why vouse got no luck.
rs studied fishin' lot. ! did
Bee how that Teller tuck.
You smoke them black cigars. I guess.
Like tother boarder skate;
You can't ketch nsh that way. you
can't,
They smell Il on the bait"
Philip q. Watson. In Springfield
Union.
The Washington times., 1916-09-21
Tomorrow.

convention' American Peat Society. Raleigh.
10 a. m.
Meeting, permanent headquarters COMMITTEES
Of the Wilson Marshall Democratic League,
New Ebbitt, p. m.
Celebration. signing Of the Emancipat ton
proclamation. under auspices Of the later
esnsminationai University and Bible Col
street northwest, p. m.
Masonie-st. Johns. No. II. IN. NJ: Hope.
No. 20: Anacostia, No. y; Capitol. No. IL.
Eastern Star.
Odd Feliows-centrai. No. II; Phoenix, No.
@. Martha Washington, No. ., and Dorcas.
No. T. OF the Rebekahs.
Knights OF Pythias-RathbVne-s Superior, No.
-; 5yracusians. No. 10 RAthbone Temple,
Ne. o. Of the Pythian Sisters.
The Washington times., 1916-09-21
Book Reviews,

RELIGIOUS RHEUMATTsM. BY J. ..
Baker. Boston: Sherman. French q CO.
Price. Sis.
A volume OF sermons named from
the first in the book. They represent
the RELIGIOUS thought OF a man who Is
In every sense modern in his view OF
Christianity. while admitting the value
OF the symbolism of the past.
The Washington times., 1916-09-21
On Believing.

believe but half you hear
(Somebody said II frst)-
And that's all right II you believe
The half that's not the worst.
Memphis Commercial ApneaI
The Washington times., 1916-09-21
A woman's ideal OF a perfect
home Is one with six closets in
every room.-Cleveland News.
A Labor Limerick,

A Labor Limerick.
or course we ought to love our labor;
I'm willing to admit that. neighbor.
But I'll admit in terms laconic
My love for work Is quite platonic.
w. 8. Adams In Pittsburgh Post.
n, as you say, you love your labor,
r. o,,t ~ iob Won ahouId he tnsseJ
Would Il be loves labor lostf
The Washington times., 1916-09-21

Hiiles. Boston: Sherman French a Co.
Price. t.60.
Among the best Of these poems arc
those In dialect. some OF them suggest
ing. quite frankly. the work OF Eugene
Field. A kindly humor permeates the
volume.
The Washington times., 1916-09-21

THE ROOF OF THE WORLD. BY Henry
@. Barnett. Boston: Sherman. French 4
Co. Price, $3.50.
The Washington times., 1916-09-21

Here is a poet who is hindered by 40
stilted verse form. Neither does his
verse confine itself to any one mood.
though II reflects unquenchable op-
timism throughout. II Is a refreshing
contrast to the floods OF verse ubre that
have flooded the country.
The Washington times., 1916-09-21

FOUR THINGS THERE ARE. BY MAY
stranathan. Boston: sherman. French Il
Co. Price, 500. y
The Washington times., 1916-09-21

Much OF TINS Is tlnBed Dy the wide ox-
perience Of the author In journalism.
RICHARD RICHARD. BY Hughes Mearns.
philadelphia; Penn Publishing Co. Price,
NB
Being the first venture OF this prolific
short story writer as a novelist. II Is
signally entertaining and often anus
ing. although Mr.. Mearns might have
shortened 1t n bit.
All through the story Mr.. Mearns has
introduced conversations full OF world
philosophy and analytical probings
into the nature of life In its more seri-
Gus aspects and also dialogues In which
keen wit and clever repartee abound.
CAP'N GID. BY Elizabeth Lincoln Gould
PHILADELPHIA; Penn Publishing Company
Price. S.00.
The ''Cap'n" was a retired sea CAP
tain. not SO very old either. But the
little town and its people grow too small
for him and he went to the city.
There In the boarding house he met
some people who reused his honest ire.
But then again he met some people
What the cap'n did with the situatidp
he found makes a story with many
wholesome smiles In II.
scRAPe AND BITS. BY Louis James Rosen-
berg. New York; Fenno q Co.
This book Is an odd pot-pourri OF his
tory. philosophy. and art. In fragmen-
tary form. The nrst Bit y a discus
theory. The writer seems 10 get a bit
below the common Haecklistic lnterprs-
tation. but yet fails TO get the real
dualistic basis OF the philosophy OF the
Jena professor. misbranded Monism-
The Washington times., 1916-09-21

Much OF this Is tinged by the wide ex-
perience OF the author In Journalism.
The Washington times., 1916-09-21

Mr.. Boudin, Socialist. contended that
the recent action OF the four railroad
brotherhoods in securing the so-called
eight-hour law was a direct change OF
front on the policy they have followed
for years. More than that. Samuel
Gompers. himself the most ardent ad-
vocate Of the eiyht-hour day by trade
union action exclusively. Communicated
with the trade unionists all over the
country urging them to crack the whip
the heads OF hesitatinE members of
Congress and urge them to vote for
the eight-hour bill. In this action OF
the leaders OF the four railroad brother
hoods and 0Sesidept QomperA. MT. Boy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-25
SUNDAY KEEPING IN
MINDLOCAL COMING

Impetus is given to the activity in
preparation for a campaign in the tr1
cities under the direction of William
A. Sunday by a letter just received
from Mr.. Sundays secretary at Tren-
ton, n j., where the Sunday party
is now in the midst of the campaign
in that city. Rev. j. L. Vance of Rock
Island, as chairman of the tri-city
campaign committee, had written Mr..
Sunday in regard to the progress oil
preparations here and received the
following reply:
Trenton, N. j., Jan. 20, 1916. Dear
Mr. Vance: Mr.. Sunday says to tell
you he is not forgetting the tri-city
campaign. Recently the New York ano
Chicago engagements have been def
nitely settled and | believe the way is.
more open than before for adjust
ment of other engagements. He sug-
gests that you keep in touch with him
as you have been doing Sincerel,
yours, ROBERT MATTHEWS,
Secretary
The tri-city committee held meet
ing yesterday afternoon in the Rock
Island Y. NJ. c. A. building for the
transaction of business. The commit
tee is composed of Drs. Blancke, Coff-
man and Cole of Davenport, Revs.
Conner and Miller of Moline, ano
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-01-25
SAYS IT HAS FOOD VALUE

his effort was devoted to the training
of voices in which he achieved marked
success. Not few of the professional
singers in England and the provinces
owe their success to the purity or
mo.slod acquired under his careful and
masterful instruction.
A week ago The Pilgrims Message
was sung by the quartet choir Of the
First Presbyterian church. Oak Park,
in one of the best interpretations yet
given the song. The accompaniment,
which is somewhat difficult, was play
ed by Edgar Nelson, who sensed its
magnitude and lent it new beauty. A
happy circumstance was the presence
of Arthur Middleton, basso of the
Metropolitan Opera company OF New
York, formerly a member of the quar-
tet, who assisted in the singing.
Mable Corlew -Smidt sang the solo and
the other members of the quartet,
Edna Swanson Yer Haar, Ernest Davis
and James Goddard gave the subject
matter a spirited rendition.