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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-18
Polar Bears Welcome
Cool August Weather
Weather Man Has as Hard Time Pleasing DENT
zens of the Zoo as He Does Ordi-
nary Folks.

Mr.. and Mrs. Polar Bear. residing In
Alaska avenue, Geological Park. whoof-
ed their. satisfaction today over WASH
ingtons ideal summer weather.
A visit TO the Zoo on q cold day in
August reveals that that family above
all others appreciates the change In
temperature.
The polar bears are accustomed. In the
land OF their nativity. to aobut twelve
months OF cold weather. seldom does
the mercury rise high enough TO th nav,
is passes before there is time for COM
At the Zoo It Is different. Two fresh
water pools are im.uffieisnt n to keep keep
have suffered much up to the advent
OF the present cool SPELL II bears
could talk no doubt an earnest prayer
would go up for the so COMING IN ss,e q Ses
a time when the shaggy coats OF the
animals will be a comfort instead Of a
steam bath accessory.
Can't Please EN- All.
However. when one strolls through
the Zoo he finds that animals. like
humans cannot all he pleased. Some
want snow and others sunshine. The
average L. pretty fair. az weather goes.
While the polar bears are suffering
from the heat there 10 one animal fairly
revelinE In II. and the hotter 1t grows
for old SAL" the giant hippopotamus.
1.-THE better "5ai" likes it.
=. Comfortable. and absolutely without
cause for worry or anxiety. old Sal
remains the live long day in her tub
! of cool water. Occasionally she vii lift
her enormous head from the water and
after giving her tiny ears a few quick
revolutions to shake the water out. will
favor the interested and rather awed
observers with a placid and benign
stare, after which she snorts contentedly
to herself. again plays the part Of a
submar ine and sinks from sight.
| Twice daily SAL" comes out Of the
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water. At time for her meals. She
doesn't seem as ravenously hungry or as
greedy as the other inmates OF the Zoo.
Perhaps II 10 because she has no COM
petition: and Is therefore able to take
The chimpanlee. by far the most in
teresting animal In the Zoo to watch. Is
"uckled to death" over the news that
he has a new home. II was found TO
be too hot and stufYy in the lion house.
where the chimpanree has been living.
10 new home has Just been completed
for him a few yards from the entrance
to the lion house. His table. chair. and
all furnishings have been put In this new
house OF "Pete's" and he 10 as happy ss
lark.
Although watching Pete eat from a
plate. wash his face and hands. comb
his hair. and do other stunts" Is In.
teresting. the feedingsof the baby camel
proves nearly as entertaining
Keeper Is Proud.
The keeper who feeds the baby IL very
proud Of his young charge. and takes
great delight In showing visitors how It
is done. A regular baby's milk bottle.
only a little larger, with regulation
to the fence Of the baby's lot. The
little fellow trots down the enclosure.
stops by the keeper, and taking the
milk bottle gently but very frmly from
the hands Of the keeper. drinks the
liquid with. as much enjoyment as a
regular baby"
Dunk" the big elephant. Is not taxi
Ing much, exercise these days. Instead
he stands contentedly under tree and
chews on q piece Of straw. except when
there Is a bale OF hay for him to elimi-
nate He Is one OF the most austere
and dignifed animals in all the Zoo
The keepers think II is due to his feel.
ing the responsibility Of impressing all
visitors with great respect for the ele-
plant tribe. as he is their only repre-.
| sentative in Washington.
When asked II he had anything to say
OF the Presidential election. Dunk
] said, absolutely nothing"
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Neighborly 1--we,

NciBuDOTly AONcs'-
I'd love nv neighbor better far
And would not feel inclined to shoot
II. when he's speeding in his car.
He would not splash my Ice cream
suit.
youngstown Telegram.
I'd love my neiehbor better far
And him I surely would not scorn.
II. when he rides out in his car.
-Plainsville telegraph.
I'd love my neighbor better far
II he would not nv peace disturb.
When driving bv me in his car.
By forcing me to climb the curb.
-Glenville Times
I'd love my neighbor better far
And pleasant rides would never lack
II. when we go out In his car.
We didn't have to haul It back.
birmingham Age-Herald.
I'd love my neighbor better far
Then any Of YOU knocking guys.
II 1t were ] that owned the car.
And he the one to criticise.
Springfield Union.
I'd love my neigbor better far.
To him I'd gladly tip my hat,
II. when he scoots of In his car.
He'd hit another neighbor's cat.
Macon telegraph.
I'd love my neighbor better far
II he got a muller Tor his car
And let that muller muffle.
Memphis, Commercial Appeal.
I'd love my neighbor better far
And never would unpleasant be.
II when he went out In his car.
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amounted to over $4,000 100000 for

amounted to over $4,000, OOo,o 900 for
1915. / ~. +t1.t y
This, however, does not give a fair
view Of the position. Britain has
had an adverse balance Of trade, and
very large one, for many decades.
On the theory Of people who believe
the adverse balance Of trade indi-
Gates the progressive impoverish-
ment Of the country, Britain should
have been getting poorer and poorer;
but she has done nothing Of the
kind. She has grown richer and
richer; partly because of the profits
from industry, partly from invest
ments, partly from brokerage on the
financial operations Of the world,
partly-and this Is very large ele-
ment-on the profits Of her mer-
chant marine, which does about
half the carrying trade Of the whole
world. ....
The war ended, in day, Ger
many's marine carrying trade. 1t
raised the rates and profits on Brit
aims ocean transportation business.
There are cases Of ships paying for
themselves on one round-trip voy-
age. Merchant marine investments
never were so profitable in the
world. The losses that German sub
marines have caused can be paid,
through the insurance funds, and
still leave the business vastly more
profitable than ever.
So much for the ability Of Great
Britain to pay as she goes, out Of
current business profits. Back Of
this stands the vast bulk of British
convertible wealth.. The $3.50, 000, 900
loan that has been effected in New
York was based on deposits Of Sc
curities. No less than $500, O00, 900
Of gilt-edged securities were piled up
with the banks that made this loan;
one-third Of them being securities Of
American corporations; one-third be-
ing stocks and bonds of the Canadian
Pacific railroad and obligations Of or
secured by the Dominion of Canada
government; and one-third being
bonds of various governments. These
securities were owned in Great Brit
ain. The government modified them
under . plan by which their own
ers brought them to the government,
and took its securities in exchange
for them.
Germany has practically borrowed
no money abroad. She has not had
the securities in any quantities COM
parable with British holdings, on
which to do it. She could not use
them even if she had them, be-
cause she could not bring In the
gold for which they were sold, or the
products. which she so pressingly
needs, for which they might be ex-
changed.
Such is the general comparison be-
tween the British and the German
financial and economic positions.
Austria is worse inflated as to cur
rency, more near bankruptcy as to
the national finances, than Germany.
On the other hand Frances position
is near akin to that of Britain, and
Russia, with it's vast resources and
population, is able to 60 on borrow
ing so long as there is money any
where to lend her, and so long as
her financially powerful allies will
underwrite her loans.
1t is getting down to the real COM
parison of economic powers, this
world struggle; and it is getting
easier every day to see on which
side lies that balance of power.
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SYNDICATE'S SHARE OF
BRITISH LOAN TAKEN
New Quarter Million Dollar Credit
Absorbed Quickly.

NEW YORK. Aug. 1S.---subscription
books for the new quarter-billion-dol-
closed today to syndicate participation
because subscriptions have been so
large. II was announced by J. p. Nor
gan q Company.
Large numbers OF applications have
been pleced on file for to opening of
the public subssrtpAtsN next week.
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At the Country Club.

Swat the ball and walk a mile.
Swat the ball: it's worth YOUR while.
Walk a mile and swat the ball.
Walk some more; nor Is that all.
Swat the ball and walk-what thenf
Swat the ball and walk again.
After that YOU walk and-what
Once again the ball you swat.
Keep on swatting as before.
When as far as this you've got.
Swat and walk. then walk and swat.
Oakland Enquirer.
Denmark seems reluctant to surren-
der her place In the sun.-Boston Tran.
script. --,-.. ....-.. .--'' ..'
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And Still They Say Marriage ID .
Failure.
The couple were married at the homo
of the brides parents, where they will
remain until the bridegroom gets q Job.
-Centralia (MoD Courier. |TF ~
A Tip to the Federal Trade Com.
mission.
Flour Is rising.
But at least
They can't blame It
On the yeast.
Springfield (Mass.) Union.
On With the Camel Let Joy Be
UncOnfined! r...'
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Mother at the Game.

Mrs. Dents Cat the ball game. OK
our pitcher perfectly
grand, Tyrus? He hits the club near
~ every throw."-ExchanEs.
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Tom OrrOw.

Meeting, National wo,nens Hughes Fair
banks League, 1888 Irving street. p. m.
Concert United States Marine Band, White
House grounds, 8 p, m.
Baseball game, National Press Club and
Board Of Trade teams. American L>aSus
Park. 49, -.
Meeting. Capitol Hin Literary Society. isoT
r street northwest. -, m.
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&C.. Love at first sight 10 all right,
but you never. saw a. woman
pick a hat that way.-Detroit
Free Press.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-18
ALEXANDRIA RUSHES
new HOSPITAL Work
Soon to Lay Cornerstone With
Historic George Washing
ton Trowel. Z. +,

ALEXANDRIA. Aug. 1s.-work on the
concrete foundation for the new Alex
andria Hospital h progressing rapidly
and 1t IL expected that the connexions
Will be laid at an early date.
The historic trowel used by George
Washington. ond which last was used
to law the cornerstone of the new Alex
andIia high school building. will be
welded In tho hospital cornerstone cete-
monies. AicxanGrin- Washington Lodge
Of Masons will conduct the ceremonies.
Archibald Hall, seventy-six years OLD,
died yesteray afternoon at the home
OF relatives. SIS North Henry street. The
the son Of the late Lewis and Elizabeth
Hall. was widower and 10 survived By
several children. His body will be sent
to Lorton for burial -. ...t
The Rev. Edward T. Kirkiey. pastor
Of the Methodist Protestant Church,
will conduct services this afternoon at
o'clock at the funeral of the late NAL
win Page. which will take place from
wheatiey's Chapel. ..
Funeral services for the late Mrs.
Elizabeth Walker took place at 3
o'clock this afternoon from the rest
dence. 7S South Lee street. the Rev. I.
r. Kelly, assistant rector Of 81. Mars
! Catholic Church. officiating. .Interment
was in the Methodist Protestant Gene
terry.
Alexandria Division. No. /, Ancient
Order OF Hibernians, will send deiega-
ton to the convention OF the State al
vision Of the order In Richmond TOR
three days. beginning August a. Six
delegates and six alternates will 70.
The excursion Of the Methodist
Protestant Church Sunday school to
Marshall Han today was largely At
There were no cases for trial in
the police court this morning. Yes
| terday afternoon a special session Of
the court was held TO hear Alfonso
Webster. a colored youth, arraiGned
on the charge OF larceny. Webster
was sentenced to ninety days In Jail
or work on the State roads.
The annual excursion Of the
Knights and Ladies' Of the Macca-
bees to Marshall Han was E1ven to.
day. ...
In the circuit court for Alexandria
| county, Judge J. B. T. Thornton pro-
siding. Mrs. Elizabeth M. Dunlein was
granted a final decree Of divorce from
Frank E. Dunkin, on grounds Of de-
| sertion. o.. ...4s. ..
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The annual Y, excursion Of. the
Knights and Ladies' Of the Macca
bees to Marshall Han was given TO.
day. .. a.- "
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-18

Order OF Hibernians, will send dsiega-
ton to the convention Of the State al
vision Of the order In Richmond for
three days. beginning August q. Six
delegates and six alternates will 70.
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Protestant Church Sunday school I,
Marshall Hail today was largely 1t
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-18

In the circuit court for Alexandra
siding. Mrs. Elizabeth M. Dunkin was
granted a final decree Of divorce from
Frank e. Dunkin, on grounds Of de-
sertion. o.. ...4.. %.
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The Rev. Edward T. Kirkley. pastor
Of the Methodist Protestant Church.
will conduct services this afternoon at
o'clock at the funeral Of the late NAL
win Page. which will take place from
Wheatley's Chapel.
The Seward gateway., 1916-04-27

We now hear Anchorage from time to time that the people generally over there Of the Labor Commission for not bang its stopping strike though the Labor Commission should hasten now and prove strike forced its hands and that all the delay reaching conclusion necessary at a What ridiculous attitude to assume Why the Labor Board wise they will postpone decision longer than If they had come to a immediately the calling of the strike what would every one say? They would say killing time that the period occupied by investigation and that the them last down work The chances are that the strike has delayed fixing schedule instead of hung it.
 The Gateway has been of the Engineering Commission because has always been an advocate good the employment of Aaskans when possible willing to be attacked from the other side for declaring again labor commission should have been let finish its Secretary with the wisdom which has dis tngshe his every action Alaska struck bold and peor daGectOn when he appointed that labor board to investigate thoroughly of trouble that they might be removed and no paper individual would be guilty of less than in gratitude by declaring he has been treated the spirit in
The Seward gateway., 1916-04-27

Some Dr. Waldo quoted yesterday saying that Ger many sure to Belgium Now Germany has no more right Belgium subject Soapy Smith had right to rob the money out of mans pockets All created by the fact that one nationality holding people r other natOnates The war of the Balkans was caused christians subjects of the Ottoman empire and present caused because Sa yened to get loose from Aus
 u rule Probably similar could be found in Some time in the near or when Germany facing powerful foes Brussels
 Dubna thorn in the sideand Brussels will be right by abcng Belgian people alien rule and ioactng "t-rnn able mental sungs on and bright people Germany would be guilty of crime that nothing analysed than the torng to death of a whole race
The Seward gateway., 1916-04-27
REP. BORLAND SAYS
 PRICE OF BEEFSTAKE
 MUST BE INVESTIGATED
Especial to Gateway by United Press)

Special to Gateway by United Press)
 WASHINGTON, April 18.-AnOth- CT Beef Trust Probe! Representative Borland of Missouri is after Congress today to investigate the increasing poce of steak to tho consumer and the decreasing or',e packers pay the rattlcmen.
 "The beef barous are stll catching the people coming and going" said Borland today. Borland asked the in vestigation at the request of western cattle raisers. He wants congress to make a thorough study of the entire cattle marketing situation. He added:
 oIt is a notorious fact that the beef packers have deliberately sought to throttle small independent slaughter houses throughout the country and this will be investigated" he says "Tbo packers have been the most prosperous of any class of business in the count-y, and have paid high divi- dends."
 An investigation of the packers af- fairs by the newly organized Feder- al Trade Commission also may be made. Since talk of this was heard, the packers have raised the price paid for cattle on the hoof one dollar per hundred. Prices now are said to be the highest paid in two years. How ever, here comes the rub. Best cut off steaks have likewise jumped, so the man who eats the steak is stung again.
The Seward gateway., 1916-04-27

Mems, womens', boys, girls white canvas, rubber sole oxfords for street wear, very swell, $1.75 and $2OO per pair. Brown & Hawkins, Quality First"
The Seward gateway., 1916-04-27

Stationary, Periodicals, Fancy Box Paper, Typewriting Supplies. HettePs Kodak Store.
The Seward gateway., 1916-04-27
LIST OF DEAD IN
MEXICO FIGHTS

WASHINGTON, April 1S.-As the result of the punitive expedition into Mexico to date, the following casualty list is reported:
 Villa bandits killed, 70.
 Villa bandits wounded, unknown. Villa prisoners taken, 6.
The Seward gateway., 1916-04-27
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
 Alaskan Engineering Commission
ADVERTISEMENT


 Sealed proposals are invited for furnishing and delivering standard railroad cross ties and piling to the Alaskan Engineering Commission for use in the construction of the Alaska Railroad, as hereinafter described.
 Class l.
 100000 Standard Railroad Cross Ties to be used in the construction of section of line along north shore of Turnagain Arm between Kern Creek and Ship Creek Junction.
 Class 2.
 15O,OOO Standard Railroad Cross Ties to be used in the construction of Matanuska Branch Line and Main Line from Matanuska Junction north ward to Willow Creek.
 Class 3.
 2,OOO Standard Filing in lengths % to 70 feet to be used in same territory as material called for under Class 2.
 Native spruce and hemlOck timber TOT making cross ties and pihng eau De secured from certain designated sections of the Chugach National torest Reserve and from other public lands lying without the Forest Re- serve as described in the General Conditions and Requirements.
 One-half of one per cent of the tot al amount involved in the bid must oe deposited with each proposal as a guarantee that the successful bidder will execute formal contract with bond, if required, within fifteen days after receipt of notice of award
 No bid will be considered for less than 5O,OOO ties or 300 piling.
 On or about the 10th of each month, payment will be made for all ties and piling accepted during preceding month, less l5 per cent, which will be retained until completion of entire order.
 Specifications, Form of Proposal, General Conditions and Requirements, Form of Contract and further in formation may be had at the Offices of the Alaskan Engineering Commis- sion, Anchorage and Seward, and at the offices of the Alaska Road Com mission in Valdez and Juneau.
 Bids will be opened at the Office of the Alaskan Engineering Commission, Anchorage, Alaska, at 200 o'clock P. M., June 18th, 1916.
 The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. No bids will be consider ed from employees of the Alaskan Engineering Commission.
 Alaskan Engineering Commission.
The Seward gateway., 1916-04-27

lSlk jerseys corded to simulate the cordu- rOys of winter are used for street suits. This one is a lustrous pistache green cut with a full skirt patch pockets. open neck and stringy belt beautifully tasseled These garments are exceed ingly comfortable. The suit takes a black turban that naunts three Jade or naments on the right side.l
The Seward gateway., 1916-04-27

Mackinaws, Pants, Socks, Scots, Packs, Underwear Anything you need. SEWARD COMMERCIAL co.
The Seward gateway., 1916-04-27
BANKER PREDICTS
 THE END OF WAR

Special to Gateway by United Press)
 LONDON, April IS. - An English army officer was starting for the front last year He called at his bank to settle up certain affairs before de- parting
 You'll be back soon with a wound ed hand, said the bank manager. He was.
 His wound healed, the officer made ready to go to the front. Meeting the bank manager, he inquired: "Any more predictions 2"
 You'll be gone longer this time" said the manager, "and when you do return, it will be with quite bad wound in the leg"
 This also happened. The officer was much surprised. Hunting up the banker, he inquired: Since you know so much, why can't you tell me when the war will end?"
 "It will end" said the manager, Ion June IT, 1916, but i shant live to see it. I'll just about live until New Years day and not much more" He died January 2.
 The London Financial News, a very sober, unimaginative, reliable news paper, vouches for this story.
The Seward gateway., 1916-04-27

Waterfu & Frazier whskey al "The Branch"
The Seward gateway., 1916-04-27

Americans killed, 8.
 Americans wounded. Is.
 Americans missing, 1.
 Carranza soldiers or Mexican civ iGans killed at Parral, 40.
 Number of wounded at Parral, un- known.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-25
MATTRESSES HAVE
MANY WOES; LITTLE
rs DONE FOR THEM
Law Does Not Give Them
Protection Afforded to :
Other Workers.

New York, Nov. 25.-The trials Of
women restaurant employees are set
forth in a report entitled, Behind
the Scenes in a Restaurant" published
by the Consumers League and based
upon statistics gathered amonf 1,017
women restaurant employees.
The pamphlet shows that So per
cent of the women employed in res
taurants exceed the fifty-four hour
working limit; that 20 per cent. work
twelve hours a day, 4 per cent. are
employed at night, one-third do not
have one day rest in seven. and the
majority are not allowed. time off for
their meals.
Included is a report from James L..
Gernon, chief mercantile inspector
for the New York State Department
of Labor. to the effect that restaurant
employment is the only work where
the hours of. labor are SO long, and
where the employees are compelled
to be constantly on their feet.
s'At present. stated Mr.. Gernon
restaurant employees do not come
within the provision of the law rela-
tive to hours of labor of females. or
the day of rest law.
1.-The evil resulting from restaurants
being exempt from the provisions of
the laboH law relating to hours and
days Of rest, is shown in the fact that
bakeries and confectionery establish
ments have added to their business
the serving of sandwiches and lunch
es, and endeavor to escape the pro-
visions of the law by claiming that
they are exempt because they are ope-
rating restaurant
A woman restaurant worker states:
Nothing has ever been done for
restaurant workers. The bosses all
seem to think we are a lot Of crooks.
Mattresses think the same of them.
Girls don't change their jobs SO often
because they like to. They get fired,
mostly because the manager wants to,
or the work is. too hard and the place
too miserable" a
Mrs. Frederick Nathan is president
of the Consumers League and it's
treasurer and executive secretary are
respectively Mrs. Morris kellogg and
Miss Nellie Swartz.