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The Washington times., 1916-01-19
What Will England Do When We
Build Our Big Navy.

To the /: litor of THE TIMES:
when ! read IT," views of some OF our
worthy citizens regarding the building
of navy second to none | cannot
think of any word more appropriate
than "boneheaIrd" Are We blind and
incapable of icacHing lesson which
the cannon Of EurOpe. through the
king hell If war is bowling at Us
every day? Yes. | believe in 'prepared-
ness" but for what? TO fight Great
Britain? And for what? Self defense
Fie, \ hundred wears of peace between
these two great nations gives that
proposition the lie. And yet we want a
navy second to none" What for /
say? DO We want anything Great Brit
ain has" She ~ "A scattered empire
absolutely dependent for her very en-
iStcnCe on naval supremacy. And vet
We would create n force that in Il mo-
Incut of petty passion could overthrow
the growth of centuries. And out Of the
dust of tn" fallen Colossus VIC our
selves would cmcrg" Masters OF the
and the Divine Light Of Progress to a
delighted uniVerS", But what would
the prospective victim be doing while
all This was going on One Of ,wo
things. Either she would be building
too. and after vast expenditure on both
sides, the proportion would remain the
same, or she would calmly come over
here and Hnnihilate us before il was
too late. And she'd be- a fool il she
could haN,. she second navy in the world
with no GA to Jay us may. But how
long would I, take to build a feet
second to nune?' And what would the
other party br doing? IT p. NJ.
Washington Jan. Is.
The Washington times., 1916-01-19
Caring For Disabled Soldiers Would
Be Aid To Building Defenses.

To the Editor of THE TIMES:
The position taken hy Veteran" in
today's Times is the nearest a praC-
tlcal movement toward preparedness we
have yet seen. The picture Of 32,0oO
disabled soldiery in soldiers homes
throughout the United States is no
great drawing card for recruits.
In Europe the disabled soldiers are
being taught "a trade, thereby not only
aiding them TO become self supporting
and lcssening the burden on the nation.
but they will also be far happier than
were they allowed TO remain inactive.
There is no reason why the soldier
who has long leg or arm should not
be given a practical opportunity To ill
positions in the Civil Service. When we
have made the position Of the dis
ahlrd soldier and salor something
more attractive than that of an in
mate" We will have gone long way
toward preparedness.
We shall then need no gaudy bill
boards 10 obtain the best young men
of The land for recruits.
\. ]. EMERY.
W sh,mgton, January 10.
The Washington times., 1916-01-19
Attractions
Coming To
Washington
NATIONAL.

lt rays To Advertise" Cohan
ana Harris farce. which was great
success In New York and Chicago,
comes to the National Theater for a
week engagement beginning next
Monday evening.
The company comes here direct from
run of one year at the George NJ.
Cohan Theater, New York city. where
the play ran for exactly tifty-two
weeks consecutively to practically
capacity houses from the rst week
TO the last. Everyone who has heard
and read Of the tremendous triumph
IL rays to Avertise" has scored lin
both New York and Chicago, where II
ran Tor six months, will welcome the
announcement of its coming.
The Washington times., 1916-01-19
Criticises Americans For Stirring
Up Mexican Trouble.

To the Editor OF THE TIMES:
Intervention in Mexico is now the cry
OF those who would not be there If
there were any intervening done. They
would stay at home and praise the
brave men that would go and sacrifice
their lives. Those Senators who are
getting red i'll the face shouting for
Intervention, and the sacrifice OF lives,
would stay at nome and have good
comfortable time of II: they would not
light for the cause for which they are
shouting.
When a person leaves one country and
goes TO another he should look to that
government, and 10 the laws of that
country Tor protection. and IL he goes
TO country that has no laws and 10
government, and Is in state of an
archy, he should take mis- chances on
life and property.
1t would cost AT least 20 600 lives on the
part OF the United States to engage in
war with Mexico, with no other cause
than that there We're Americans that
preferred TO live in Mexico than in the
tinted States.
Everybody knows that there f. no
protection Tor life or property in Mex
leo. Why will they go there bring
about further complications by sssum-
ing risk that they will get killed. and
bflhE about n war that will mean III.
death Of thousands?
Ihat country belongs to the Mexicsns:
Ict them do as they please with il. II
they want 10 fight one another why
should We intcrfereo
II Ameri"ils wish TO 20 there let
them 20 At their own risk. il Americans
want I" invest their money there they
VIII keep all tn" profits, 30 let them
stand til" losses
WaShInyIOn Inn i~iD''
The Washington times., 1916-01-19
KEITH'S.

The Forest Fire" LHngdon Nc
Cormick's thrilling short drama OF the
Timberlands, In three scenes and two
tablcaus. with thirty players in tho
cast, and with a thrilling electrical til"
spectacle introduced. will he the stel-
lar novelty heading the y. F. Keith
Theatcr bill next week. James ana
Bonnie Thornton will be on view as
Tho Youngest Of. the Old-TfmerS.
writer. Fred. V. Bower and Company.
will offer a Scenic Song Eevuc." Ruth
Royc viii OFFER her catChicst syncola-
tions. Savoy and Brennan will add
"On the Rialto' Joseph bcrnard ana
Company will debut in "Whc Is She
by Willard Mack. author ri Kick In. -
Gates Brothers, humoroIs dancers,
Wallace Bradley and NeVcna Norris.
the Pathn news pictorial. and the pip:
organ recitals will Conclu1c the list
The Washington times., 1916-01-19
brightwood Parent-Teacher's As
soclation Protests Appointment of
Board of Education by Commits.
siOners.

To N" Editor OF THE TIMES
hN IN" president and members OF the
bFieht"ood Parent-Teacher's AssocIa-
uon. | am directed t. coil Your attsn.
ton 10 the proposed plans for abolishinr
the District of Columbia Board of l2du-
'atl"n or for having the power OF an
polntment of its member: transferred
rom the supreme Court TO the Com
mlSsioners of the District of Columbia
Inc mothers believe that either of
these proposed changes would be detri-
mehtai to the best interests Of the pub
lie schools. and as the education of
their children lies close to the mothers
nearts. they entreat the editors OF the
dailH papers TO do their utmost to dis
courage the proposed change.
Only u houY which holds pcrnlanent
appointment for its meJnhers can be in
"A position to use it, best Judgment in
the appointment '..t4 fer the
Board Of Education. ,..o...'cd hv con-
sidcration of outstanding obligations or
by consideration of the effects OF their
own advancement
Besides this a Eoard Of Education
which held ITS appointment from the
District Commissioners would not be
free to act according to its best judy
ment. in the event such action should
be contrary to the policies OF the board
from which it held appointment.
Neither would the Commissioners
overburdcrcd as thev are with other
busnrs.. be in position to undertake
tho nl@Irdiatc government OF the pub
lie school Without dctrimCnt of that in
SUtutiun.
For these reasons the president and
mcmbCrs Of th" BrlGhtwoOd Parent
Teachers Association enter a protest
against the proposed changes IN the
government Of our public schools.
MARY +. LANDGRAF.
Washington, Jan. Il. Secretary.
The Washington times., 1916-01-19
FUNDS FOR RELIEF
OF POLES INCREASED
American Red Cross Announces
$4,000 Contributed by
Cherry, III.

The fund being expended by the
American Red Cross for American reliet
work In Poland has recently been en-
riched by 80 OOy. donated by Polish resi-
dents OF the vicinity of Cherry. M.
where the Red Cross seven years ago
did relief work following n mine ex-
plosion. In 1909. when the eSposion
wiped out their homes and killed ms ny
of the miners, they we're themseives
the forlorn objects OF charity: TODAY
they are in a position to extend ma."r'a'
sympathy to thcir former countryrn""
made destitute by the ravaGes OF wa"
In wintertime.
The Polish fund was also consiGera-
bly, enriched by donations received .an-
uary ! of this year. which day was
designated by. President Wilson. in re-
sponse to Congressional resou,'.u
as n day for contributing to the rcl!tH
of the stricken Poles.
Other recent activities Of the R"d
Cross include the shipment on the Ln-
fayette of nearly 1000 pounds OF hos
pita supplies and clothing for as
tribution in France through the hmer,-
can relief clearing house at Paris, and
10000 sent to Amba Ssador Mnrgenfnau
ut Constantinople, for relief worK ~
Turkey. where both French ana Eng
lish hospitals are under the direction O.
the American organization. The lnrinr
gift will mean that all three hOsp;fa'S
can continue their activities. tho 90
bassador stated. in letter acknowlcup
ing the gift.
The Washington times., 1916-01-19

siblc economic, financial, and indus
trial exhaustion was then widely
prevalent; men could calculate al
most to an ounce Of gold, a ton Of
coal and steel, barrel of -four, a
day Of time, when exhaustion would
supervene.
But it has not come to pass. The
nations probably have more men in
the field today than at any previous
time; have them better caparisoned
and equipped; understand. better the
gigantic task ahead of them; and are
better equipped for two or three
years of war than they were, at the
beginning, for single year Of it.
The news, wherever it originates.
which points to a rapid weakeninSt
and an early end of the war may
safely be taken as not very reliable.
The history Of all the wars in hiEl'
tory goes to show that exhaustion Is
about the last factor to end great
struggle. Peoples do not exhaust
themselves to the point of quitting.
Their efforts may at length become
less vigorous; but that is true of
both sides, and the struggle goes on
until decisive advantage is gained in
some military operation. Waterloo
decided Napoleon's career and ended
the era that opened with the French
revolution; but it was not by any
means the greatest battle of that era
in anything save its decisive char
acter.
The Washington times., 1916-01-19
THE SOURCES OF WAR NEW S

From Berlin VIC learn that the
Kaiser has returned to active direc-
ton Of affairs at the war front, COM
pletcly recovered from his recent i'll
ness. 1t is not stated at what front
ne is now present, nor what was
the nature Of his late trouble.
Paris comes forward to supply de-
tails; but there are too many of
hem, and they are too conflicting, to
be very satisfactory. A few days ago
tbe German ruler was victim of q
hopeless disease; he was fated to be
the early victim of the mstlady that
cost his fathers life. Paris and Lon
ion always know more about Ger
man affairs than Germany tells; but
they know rather too much, and thus
lose their grip on our confidence.
On the other hand Berlin gets a
most marvellous array of information
about internal conditions, parlia-
nlen:ary troubles, economic worries.
countries and among their govern
ments. 1t is not safe to assume that
these various accounts are altogether
untrue. Naturally, the Germans are
putting their best foot forward. and
their enemy's worst; and, vice versa,
the allies want Germany to be viewed
in the most unfortunate light.
One thing may be set down as
perfectly certain. Eighteen months
ago the world would have been we'll
nigh unanimous, if it could have
known what was going to happen
down to this time, in agreeing that
hat experience would represent
abOut all the warning nations could
humanity bear. The notion of pos
The Washington times., 1916-01-19
HE NEW, INDUSTRIAL CANADA

Canada is being Wonderfully
changed because of the war. II is
becoming one of the considerable
sources of war supplies for the al
hes; not merely Of agricultural and
forest products, that is, but of man
ufactures as we'll They have thelr
boons in war brides just as we in
this country have them; and the
sudden diversification of manufac-
turing is having telling effect on
the community.
There is new and "cuter real
zation Of the Industrial possibilities
Of Canada; an inquiry Why, if Can
ada can convert itself into a manu-
featuring country under stress
of wars necessities, it may not do
the same under the encouragement
Of peace conditions.
Canada produccs-this as an il
lustration--about three quarters of
he nickel used in the world. Re
filming that nickel has been regard
I'd as impracticablc in Canada, and
20 the crude metal has been sent
away, chiefly to this country, for re-
finement. Now the Canadians are
waking up to the possibility of keep
ing the industry at home. Why not
pay bonus to have it done there
hr impose an export tax on ores sent
away for refinement?
That is only symptomatic. But It
indicates the new processes stirring
n the Canadian mind. II is good
ruess that the first generation af,er
he war will sec Canada make
strides, in population and industry
such as have never been dreamed
III the past.
The Washington times., 1916-01-19
LOEW'S COLUMBIA.

Beginning on Thursday, and continu-
ing the last four days OF the week.
Marguerite Clark will be seen upon the
screen of I.oew's Columbia Theater in
Mice and Men" by Madeline Lucettc
Ryley.
This production. which was seen on
the American stage, with Annie Rus
sell in the stellar role, had It's Amcri-
can premier in the National Thcatcr.
IN the city of Washing ton.
Starting on Monday morning. and
continuing the first three days OF ncXt
week, MISC Blanche sweet will he seen
In the highly sensational mclOdrama
The Raggamuffn." which was writ
ten especially for her by William De
Mile.
The Washington times., 1916-01-19
POLLS.

The next New York %uCcess TO be pI"-
sented by the Poll PLAYERS will be The
Law OF the Land, which is still being
presented throughout the country, and
which has never visited Washington.
The play Is by George BrOadhurst.
author OF The Man Of the Hour"
THE Wrong Mr.. Wright. "Tha Ameri-
can Lord" and "Why Smith Left
Home"
THE Law of the Land tells thrill
ling story OF a young wife who is driven
TO desperation by her husband 8
cruelty to her child. There is a tragic
climax to the first act, and the succeed
ing scenes OF the play show the efforts
of the police to fix the husbands death
on the wife A. II. Van Buren and
Miss Florence Rittenhouse will be seen
In the stellar parts
The Washington times., 1916-01-19
MUNICIPAL LODGING HOUSE

With the coming of cold weather
ahe need for a municipal lodging
, house with greater facilities than
the present cramped quarters afford
is more apparent than ever. 1t hap
renS that the lodging house has not
been overtaxed this year as in recent
seasons; but, if applicants have not
been compelled to sleep on the floor,
they have been subjected to the other
limitations of the place. There is
not sufficient provision for baths
and fumigatior. There is no way to
segregate races, or to accommodate
the women who occasionally apply.
The wood yard is too small to keep
the inmates employed.
Headed by Miss Alne Solomons,
a group Of civic workers and public
spirited citizens are to ask Congress
again to appropriate money enough
to build house which will compare
with the facilities offered in other
cities. While the Commissioners
asked but $4,000, they realized that
this would be inadequate, and ap-
prove the movement to make ample
provision for present and future.
Few persons know that the present
site of the lodging house was not
purchased by the District. but was
donated by the old Lodging House
Association. In view of that fact it
is pity that the value of the pres
ent site may not be added to the
amount asked for when the new site
is bought. The present lot Oh
Twelfth. street is needed for an ex-
tension Of the First precinct police
station. Since the District is in pos
session of the site. and may do with
i what it pleases, Congress should
consider this fact in providing a new
SITE and IA new lodging house.
The Washington times., 1916-01-19
BELASCO.

The Greatest Nation" by Marian
Creighton and william Elliott, comes
10 the Belasco next week
Neither a problem play" nor "A sex
drama" this play is "A story of the love
between the Crown Prince Alan of Thor
and the Princess Adris Of Adlon. two
Kingdoms which declare war on each
other during the action Of the play.
Mr. Elliott himself plays the part
of Prince Alan, and the part of Princess
Adris is taken by Miss Olive Wynd-
ham. Nine. Yorska OF the Theater
sarah Bernhard Paris, and the 'rnea-
ter Royal du Pare. Brussels. plays a
notable part in the story.
The scenery Is by Joseph Urban ana
Ia said to be sensationnly beautiful.
surprising even the exquisite Things
he. did for the "Follies'' last year.
The Washington times., 1916-01-19
q. u. LAW STUDENTS
TO DEBATE TONIGHT
Chief Justice Harry Covington
Will Be a Judge-Subject
Is National Defense.

chief Justice J. Harry Covingtun. Of
the District Supreme Court, will he one
of the judges of the first prize debate
between the senior and Junior debating
societies of the Georgetown University
the law school auditorium. The SUBJ
icct will he: "Resolved that Congress
shohld enact legislation providing for
substantially increased national de-
fenso."
James Z. Rossiter. president of. the
Senior Debating Society. VIII be "hair-
man. and make IN" oncnrG addr"S..
The af1rmativ" will bc upheld by ~"
Senior Debating Society team, composed
of Robert L. j WNnl"n and Julian 9.
lFNer, while thu negative WIN he SUP
Forrot hv tho Junior Society team. com
posed ~ Wuliam J CulliuaA and Rob-
ert MCGaulev.
The Washington times., 1916-01-19
WHAT'S ON PROGRAM
IN CAPITAL TO-DAY

Celebration. birthdays OF Gems Robert =
Lee and 7. J. tStonewalll Jackson. Conrei
crate Veterans Association, First t!autisr
Church. Sixteenth and stree:s northwest.
y. m.
Meeting, Medical Society Of the DistrI>t al
TubercnlOss is25 II street northwest, $
Meeting. arents' League, J. o. Wilson No.
KecitaL Washington College OF Mos,.
students 9urley Memorial Freshyger!a..
Musicale under auspices Of Washington -
ciety OF Jewish Women, Rauscher's -.
Celebration in honor Of Generals lee tr.i
Jackson. Mildred Lee Chapter, Chndrru
OF the Confedcracy. Statuary Hail. Carltu,
Masonlc-Lodges: Washington Centennial.
No h special & p, m, F. c. ,resuIar 5.@s
Gate. No "a. f. A. Royal Arch Chabtrrs
Columbia No, l. mark: Hrightwood. 80 s..
odd Fellows Lodges: Grand Lodge ann
session: Eastern NO :; Harmon No. =
~. business. Encampnents: Nj. Nebu
No 26. business.
Knights Of Pythias-Mt Vernon. No ), aul
Equal. No. l., business.
Pythian Sisters-Friendshp Temple. No s. in
itialion.
National Enion-Treasury Council. g. \. X
United Daughters of the Confeieracy-DI>te
Chapter n: Confederate Memorial Home =
Annual meeting. Home Club. s. D. m
Dinner. Washington Chapter, Amcri an Fank-
ing Institute New Willard j.. IL.
Address, Thomas Riggs jr.. before Vase
ineton Society OF Engineers, Cosmos tlul
J.. m.
Ora torio7 Evening Choir OF the Church Of the
Covenant. in Church, Connecticut a.ei.,..
and y street northwest. J.. IN.
Lecture France and Swi:zc.Ianl" re.
Earle whitley. Y. VI. =. =. p. IN.
Ladies night District OF tcIur!hIa Srrlclv
sons Of the Amcri 'an I.eNO!utCn, I,6JSs 9" .
cr's. y. IA.
Lecture. The Dynamcs Of tho Notern
Drama" Emma Goldman, Perpetual BuIl'.
ing Association Hall. Elr'sIth ahd +
streets northwest. =. ID.
Organ recital. st. stephens Churcr, y. IN
Meeting, Gen Ehlmct Irch Camp No. ;.
United spanish War \eterans. l',;,"an
Temple. y. m.
Address London landmarks" " Mrs Tiara
Iewick Colby. Hotel oxford. As p. ~.
Annual banquet, order OF Washington, Amy
ana Navy club. p. ~.
The Washington times., 1916-01-19
Repeats Forecast That Clerks Sal
arisS Will Not BE Raised.
, the Editor OF The Times.

To the Editor OF The Times.
Several years ago. right after cabinet
Oftic,rs'. senators >and Cong gressmen' 3
salaries were raised fifty Der cent. The
Times asked its readers when the Gov
crnment clerks salary would be raised
and published tn" best ansWe ers. My
answer was
When Ben dimes with Booker at bar
bvruC or feast
When IN" sun rises IN the West and
scts Ia the East.
And now there is ldll before
Culprrss which. ~ II brcomcs a law.
VIII take aNuN \ CFrIain Der cent of the
oNrrnu"ni clerks salary
UNDER DOG.
Washing ton. January l6.
The Washington times., 1916-01-19
CASINO.

The Hall Players at the Casino Thea
ter next week will give Fast Lynne,
the favorite old play with its touching
story of woman's folly and "A mothers 5
love.
Louise Kent. will be seen in the role Of
Lady Isabella.
Jane Ware. the leading woman. will
be seen as barbara, and Louise Anckcr,
as Archibald. Carrie Pryor d newcomer
to the cast. will be seen in the role of
Cornie
Matinees will be given Tuesday
Thursday, and Saturday.
The Washington times., 1916-01-19
GAYETY.

In The Big Burlesquc Carnival''
which comes to the Gaycty Thea ter
next week appear two Of the hes:
known comedians of the burlesuu"
stage. Sliding" Billy Watson ami
Ed Lee Wrothe.
One OF the scenes is laid in Wash =
ington, where Watson appears as a
patent examiner. and in another
Wrothe appears in a race track scene
laid in the famous Belmont race
course.
The principals are ably supported
by cast consisting OF owen Martin,
EsteIle Colbert, Ethel MarmOunt,
Hazel Woodbury., Jack Howard. Ma Y
Ferhman. Al Dupont, and Tommy
Brooks
The Washington times., 1916-01-19
And Now the Presidents English l.
Under Criticism.

r" tho Editor o. TIE TIMES
President Wilson. will admit, m
proved the English OF Or. Eliot when
revising the postoffice Inscriptions. but
don't believe the doctor would have
srokcn OF a resolution rs having been
passed. as the President did in his
reference to the action Of the Scnat"
on the matter OF aid Tor the Jews uf
Europe
Resolutions are adopted. or course,
we could say Caesar passed the Rnhi-
con-" but we don't. r. /. PERRY.
Washington. Jan. l3.
The Washington times., 1916-01-19
Thanks Times For Aid In Work of
Night Lodging House Associa-
f.nu

To the Editor OF THE TINES:
As chairman of the Municipal Lodging
House committee of the Monday Eve
ming Club. and as one directly iuterL
ested I'm the Night Lodging House Asso-
citation which decided the present prop
erty over TO the District and main
tanned 1t as a private organization for
many years. / want to thank you for
the splendid editorial in which the need
for new lodging hdhse was so well
stated.
We want all the help we can get to
persuade Congress to give us the ap-
preparation for which we have asked for
three successive years. and it Is through
such valuable help as you have ex.
tended that we trust we may be able to
push the bill through at this session.
ALINE l.. SOLOMONS.
Washington, Jan. 16
The Washington times., 1916-01-19
Appreciates Advising Teachers Not
TO Worry.

To the Editor OF THE TIMES:
l cannot too strongly express my ap-
probation of your editorial of advice
to us teachers not to worry over the
proposed school legislation that Mr..
Newman explained last Saturday night.
As a teacher of civics l was especially
delighted to see that you think this
change would he IN line with the best
thought on the improvement OF our
Government by applying the principle
OF unity of control and responsibility.
.. MERI W f,ThER.
v Washington. JanuarY IL
The Washington times., 1916-01-19
AmuSements,

New Narionai-Elsie Ferguson in Margaret
schiller, " @:l5 and Sis y. IN.
Bella sCo-Mle Dazie in Maid in America"
: 70 and $50 u m.
p"li s--'Tess OF the Storm Country" ass And
S.l5 p. IN.
Notwithstanding. els and Sis D. N.
CasinO-'St Elmo" S:l5 p. M.
Gayety-Burlesque. 2.lj and Sis p. m.
Ioew's CoIuulbia-Photoplays. 1890 a. N. 10
II y. m.
The Washington times., 1916-01-19

The weather man couldn't be pop
ular if he owned a ten. seated car.
Now they're all disgusted with
him because it didn't so down to
zero.
The Washington times., 1916-01-19
THE TIMES MAIL BAG

Conmuncaona
OF
The Washington times., 1916-01-19

Gasolene buyers may console
themselves with Plutarch's LITTLE
alibi: "The measure Of a mans
living is the we'll spending of it,
and not the length"
The Washington times., 1916-01-19

At any rate, CarranZa can't COM
plain that he isn't getting a golden
opportunity to make good on the
lob.
The Washington times., 1916-01-19

visits to the thriving cities OF Ro-
sario, CorbUda, and TuCunan.