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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-04
Enthusiasm At Recital of Indian
Songs Indicative of Recognizing
Need For Peace OF Mind.

To the Editor OF THE TINES:
have Just been to Rattan Devils re-
cital OF Indian songs. The extraordinary
enthusiasm with which they were re-
ceived is evidence Of more than mere
appreciation. 1t seemed to me that the
audience recognized the great need OF
this nation of ours-concentration of
thought and peace of mind. This music
is entirely strange to our ears.
II expresses the very reverse of our
all human experience in itself There
Is nothing to hope and nothing to fear.
because everything has already happen
ed 50 often before. Also, everything Is
illusion. The manifested universe Is
only the magic veil upon the limbs of
the Great Dancer-God. That such
ideas should be appreciated In America
Is a sign OF the great revolution In the
believe to be at hand. STUART.
Washington, April 20.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-04
Silper Is Restored to
Favor and old Mines
Are Operating Again
rency and Gives Its Outlook Roseate Hue-In
Demand for Minor Currency Everywhere.
BY JUpsoN C. wELLIvER.

One Of the effects Of the American business has
just been manifested the that number Of old silver
mines throughout the West operations The price Of the
white metal has advanced skiney and the indications Of
tnung advance impressive that there general disposition to
get back into the business Of producing.
Just few months there huge demand for subsidiary
coins and the time the price Of silver very low Mines all
the West whose important product silver closing
down because silver seemed drug in the market
UNCLE SAM SPECIALIZING.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-04
MADONNA GIVEN
TO ST.>PATRICK'S
Statue Presented by Sodality OF
Blessed Virgin Mary.

A statue Of the Sistine Madonna made
of Carrara marble was presented to St.
Patrick's Church and unveiled with APP
propriate ceremony last night by the
Sodality Of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The presentation was made by the
Rev. James A. smyth, assistant pastor
of st. Patricks Mgr. Russell accepted
tho statue On behalf OF the congre-
CATION. Miss Louise Kirch pulled the
cord which unveiled the statue.
The statue was made In Italy. IT is
said to be the only one Of It's kind In
the United States.
Mgr. Russell paid a high tribute to
the labors OF Father Smyth, who has
heen working to build up the Sodality
until It is now the largest organization
of its kind In Washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-04
MAIL BAG
(From The Times Rsdders)

Communication 10 the mali hss must
only; must not exceed 200 words In
length. and must be signed with. name
and address Of sender. The publication
OF letters IN The Times Mall Bag does
OF the opinions Of the writer. The Nail
Bag II an open forum. where the cit-
xens 81 Washington cen argue most
questions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-04
Court of Appeals Bars
3 Convicted Lawyers

Failure to appear and show cause
why their names should not be stricken
from the records OF the District Court
of Appeals resulted in an order being
signed todsy disbarring David Roths-
child. William B. Reilly and John w.
Patterson.
Similar action had previously been
taken by the District Supreme C"lirt:
Patterson hhd been found guilty and
sentenced for ennbegzlement. and Roths-
child had been committed for forgery.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-04
HaWaiians to Entertain
At Press Club Tonight

native Hawaiian players of the Bird of
Paradise" company. has been arranged
for Ladies' Night" at the National
Press Club tonight. This probably will
be the last ladies' night held In the as
sembly room OF the club prior to the
opening of the summer roof garden.
Dinner will be served members OF the
Club and their guests from 6;3e to .
o'clock and the musical program will
begin about s3o.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-04
Militia of States
To Be Federalized
Army Conferees Agree on Pro-
vision-Deadlock on Volun-
teer Force.

Conferees on the army bill have
agreed to the House provisions for the
national guard. 1t is estimated that
these provisions ultimately will give the
country a reserve of 10000 partly
trained men.
No agreement has vet heen reached
on the volunteer army. Thus fer. the
conferees are In deadlock tover this
item.
The Pomerene proposal for Il aiming OF
reserve officers has been sGrssd h.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-04
Founder Gives Luncheon
To Women'S Federation

The final event of the annual meeting
OF the Federation Of Woman's Clubs
was the luncheon given yesterday after
noon to the delegates and officers by
Mrs Mary s. Lockwood at the New Eb-
bitt. Mrs. lockwood is the founder of
the District Federation. Addresses were
made by Miss Janet Richards. Mrs.
Susie Root Rhodes Miss Aline Solomon,
Mrs. A. Caminetti. Mrs. Carrie e. Kent,
and others.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-04
Quiz for Bankers on (
Negotiable Instruments

Attorney T. Morris Wampler. who has
given a series OF lectures before the
Washington Chapter of the American
Inst sute of Banking. on Negotiable In
struments," Is to quiz the bankers to-
night on the subjects covered In the
lectures. The meeting Ii to be held at
1914 2 street northwest. President Har-
ry v. Haynes will preside.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-04
American Bible Society
To Observe Anniversary

An open air mass meeting will be
held Sunday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock on
the east front OF the Capitol building In
celebration OF the hundrcdth ami
Mcsir will be furnished by Prof. An
tonic Celfo's band and the massed
choir5 of the churches of the District
under the direction Of Percy 5. FestaE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-04
Davenport to Address
Northwest Citizens

Congressman Davenport of Okiahoma
will address the Citizens Northwest
meeting on Friday night in Masonic
Hall, Tenleytown. A special call has
been issued by President Lancaster for
discussion OF the Poindexter suffrage
bill
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-04
WHAT'S ON PROGRAM
IN CAPITAL TODAY
Meetings Of Societies and Clubs.
Amusements at Capital
Playhouses.



Meeting. Retail .Grocers' Protective Assoeia-
tion. aeS ID street northwest, 9 p. m.
Meeting, board Of officers and executive
committee OF the National Association OF
Civil Service Employees Star Building. .
Meeting. Poeshontas Memorial Association.
Hotel Bellevue, $50 .. m.
Meeting Cranch Tyler Home and School As
sociation. Tyler School, Q D. No.
May Day in America" ceremonies, boys and
girls classes OF Neighborhood House. at
house. : y. m. The Making OF America"
Meeting, the stuaffacherin, at home OF Mfs.
Casper, s21 Eighth street northeast. q .. NJ.
Public Shakespeare celebration. under aus
pices OF the George washington University.
Memorial Continental Hall. D.. m, i.
Luncheon. Syracuse Alumni Association, New
Music" Miss May Eieanore Smith. 1907 Co
iumbia road northwest. 9 p. m.
May carnival. pupils OF Miss Leona Csilans
Dancing Academy. Odd Fellowg' Hall.
Mas meeting OF teachers TO discuss orssnis-
ing a union. Central High school, n. m.
Meeting. 10 discuss Poinderter bill for .suf-
frage in District. Twentieth Century Club.
All Souls Church, 1880 q. m.
Closing meeting OF Bradshaw Marshall can
didates, 0aililean Fisherman's Han. p. m.
ert de Bruce Council. Knights Kadosh.
Eastern star-Esther. No. s.
Odd Fellows-Coiumbia No. 10: Salem, Ne.
%: Covenant. No. u: Rsbekah Lodge.
Friendship, No. 9.
knights Of Pythias-Franklin. No. .; UNI
form Rank: ,. 7. coldweli Company,
Daughters Of Ameriea-Msynower Council
L. o. o. M.-coiumbla Lodge. No rs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-04
Tomorrow.

Tomorrow.
Lecture The Life Of John Early. The
Leper," Mrs. Champ Clark. before wo-
mans INSTRUMENTATION Missionary
Union, Public Library. $50 p. m.
Address. Submarine History. Construction
and warfare" Naval Constructor Herbert
Howard, u. s. N. before meeting Of Gen.
Leonard Wood Garrison. Army and Navy
Union. Marine Barracks, .. m. -..
Entertainment, Dance Pantomime," pupils
OF Chester A. Arthur School. In Business
High School. y. nj.
Meeting Citizens Northwest Suburban As
ISOLATION. Masonic Hall. Tenleytown. tao
ID. m. -. ....
Concert. United Stays SOLDIER Home Band.
handstand at Home. D. m.
Banquet, George Washington University Law
School. 'Rauscher's. . p. m.
National conference OF Church Clubs OF the
United States. Epiphany Church parish
Masonic-Royal Arch chapter. School Of In.
struction; Scottish Rite. Albert Pike Con-
sistory. NJ r.
Eastern star-Martha, No. T.
Odd Felloys-Central. No. I: Metropolis. No.
Is and Phoenix. No -: Encampment, Ma
scnenu. No. 4; Rebekah Lodge. Miriam.
No. 9.
Knights Of Pytbias-syracusans, No. 10:
Pythian Sisters. Rathbone Temple. No. s.
Conference OF milk producers and other
dairy men. Raleigh. 1880 a. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-04

Egypt, ana nxing Its relation IN Value
to Egyptisn monetary units.
The prospect for silver is bright; but
Il cannot yea be regarded as brilliant.
The silver In q dollar In now worth
about So cents. IL there could be as
surance that present production OF sill
be reasonable to imagine that the par
fly Of silver and gold at the sacred
ratio or sixteen to one might one day
be restored. But the difficulty is that
every time the price of silver goes up
a few cents. II brings into production a
lot OF mines that cannot be profitably
operated at low prices. Our American
West is full OF them. I have heard IL
stated by men who ought to know, that
IL the parity of the metals should be
restored. the population OF Nevada
would be doubled. and that the worlds
double.
Looking into the post -bellum future.
silver's outlook Is particularly roseste
because all the countries are getting
stocks. Gold. they consider. will con-
tinue the basis: but II will be more n
yardstick than ever. and something else
Will have to be used alongside II.
Thus. the interparliamentsry economic
convention that In now In session in
Paris has announced that II will con-
slider plans. on behalf OF the allied pow
ers,. for reducing the requirements for
gold money. This means simply that.
with the big debts they are piling up,
must find some substitute for gold that
will do the day-by-day work Of the
worlds exchanges. while the gold can
be held tightly as a basis for financial
systems.
Silver Better Known.
Paper will, OF course. do most Of this
work: bur to the extent that silver can
be rehabiiitated and restored to conf
dence. Il will directly supplement gold
for IL Is better known to most OF the
worlds people than gold. The financial
specialists say that whenever paper Is
used for subsidiary money the public
confidence In the money system begins
to bend under the strain. People don't
worry about the proportion OF gold be-
hind their gold notes.
In the United States a gold certifi-
cate ig merely warehouse receipt: a
guarantee that a certain amount OF
gold metal has been deposited and will
be raid on demand. On the other hand
Bank of France note Is promise
Is pay. backed by a reserve of gold
but the reserve Is not by any means
equal 10 the amount of notes circulated
against ~.
So silver 10 increasingly needed for mi
nor money. and the world has small
prospect of q time when there will be
n return to depression In silver prices.
Great Britain and the United States
duction: the United States and Mexico.
| most of the silver.
The tnglo-SaNon people are going Ia
furnish beth the wealth and the money
! materials for the reorganization OF the
worlds financial system after the war.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-04
Amusements.

Belssco-"The Bird OF Paradise" Sis o. m.
s:15 y. m. -.
Nationsi-'"Th. Birth Of Nation" ,:is and
si5 D. m.
Poii's-"Rolling Stones" 1:i5 and SIS o. m.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 2:i5 and s:f5 D. M.
Loew's Coiumbia-Photo plays. II a. m. 70 II
D. m.
observation-disclosures. ais and Sis .. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-04

Mrs' I.oDi.sS1-N ~ " NTh'
ashington. April cS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-05-04
Book Reviews

BEHOLD THE WOMAN. BY T. Everett
HARE. Philadelphia: J. b. Lippincott
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-28
First Feeding Bottle.

Possibly a hollow gourd constituted
the first baby's feeding bottle. Torn
from its parent tree, it's edible interior
would have found it's way to the stom-
ach of it's adult plucker, after which
the hollow shell would be filled with
milk or other liquid refreshment for
the satisfaction of the infant. In
tropical countries, again, the cocoanut
would constitute a natural feeding bot
tie, already filed with the necessary
nourishment.
Without, however, INDUCING in spec
ulation of this kind it may be noted
that the archaic vase room at the Brit
ish museum contains specimens of
feeding bottles-tetinoe, archaeologists
call them-dating back to between 600
and 700 years before Christ. These
very early babies bottles are usually
globular in shape, are deliberately dec
grated and are covered with small
knobs which, it is conjectured, were
used to hang tiny bells upon. In short,
the feeding bottle Of those days was
also rattle and a picture book COM
1@inaH
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-28

Lucille Fussenfeathers, who resides
in the north part Of Bemidji, re-
ceived a handsome cameo lavalliere
for Christmas, and we understand she
is going to keep it to wear with her
new "See More" waist next summer
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-28

We noticed that at the Grand thea
ter last night there was presented
comedy entitled "Skirts," but as we
have seen several skirts that we con-
sidered comedies, we went to the
meeting of the city council.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-28
THIS PAPER REPRESENTED FOR FOREIGN
- ADVERTISING BY THE
LOOKING AHEAD.

What will the year 1917 mean to
Bemidji, this community, to this
people?
What will be your personal att1-
tude toward the making of better
town, a more prosperous community,
a more open hearted people?
The efforts of the individual citi-
zen may accomplish something. The
cooperation of a collective people
will produce notable results.
Collective cooperation is only
possible where confidence and good
will exist, and where there is de-
termination to utilize this combina-
ton to the ultimate good of all.
The man who holds crouch
against his neighbor can not sue
cessfully pull in harness with that
neighbor so long as that crouch ex-
lists. Lose the crouch.
The man who disparages and I'M
dermines the reputation Of another
can not expect the community in gen.
eral to think we'll Of the assassination
of character. Speak gently and use
the soft pedal.
The man who says Ego ahead" can
not expect to keep pace with the
hustler who says "come on" Step
lively and get there.
And one man who says II Will"
is worth hundred of those who say
II Can't"
ic of he
hopper of time Isl filled with new
resolutions. But it is more profit
able to act than to resolute.
Let us make this year of action,
of deeds, and of results.
Let us make this more than col
lection of individuals. Let us make
it a community of people with one
aim, one ambition, and one great pur-
pose in life, and let us make that
purpose the good of man and woman
kind in general and of this commu-
nifty in particular.
If we work collectively and earnest
ly and energetically we will achieve
success, but if we labor individually
we will accomplish but little.
The road Of life is long, and
stormy, barriers bar our way. But
many hands make light work of the
heaviest burdens, and collective
might may roll the heaviest barriers
away.
We may each pursue our own
chosen vocations, and yet all labor
in the common cause of better and
more prosperous town and country
side.
Two horses pulling in one direc-
ton will get the load there. But
when one pulls and the other balks
the load stands still.
Will 1917 find us community of
loyal pullers, or divided aggrega-
tion of pullers and bakers who &C
complish nothing but to stand still?
Nineteen seventeen will tell the
story, and you will put the words in
the mouth of the teller.
What are those words going to be?
Will they be loyalty, cohesion, ag-
gressiveness, success? Or will they
be disloyalty, suspicion, disintegra-
ton, disaster?
A year of promise is ahead, but
promise never makes good unaided
and alone.
We must each grasp the opportu-
mites with which nature has pro-
vided us, and turn those Opportuni-
ties to individual and collective veal.
To do otherwise will be to stand
still while others march on to vic
tory and to success.
You tell.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-28
Have you noticed dispatches from

Have you noticed dispatches from
other cities near Bemidji where
Christmas day brought with it a
large number of "drunks," as shown
by the police records? That's one
thing Bemidji didn't have and not
even ONE graced the interior of the
city Jail. That's speaking mighty
we'll for Bemidji people and also for
Chief Ripple and his efficient police
men,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-28

One day we are told that skirts
will be three inches shorter next
season and the next day we hear they
are to be ankle length. This uncer-
tainty is very exasperating.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-28

President Wilson wants the United
States to assume control of wireless
telegraphy, but so far as we are con-
cerned we would like to see the old
boy control the price of eats.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-28

If there is any one in Bemidji who
intends to- use a "hammer" during
1917 we would suggest that he get a.
job on an M. & I. section driving
spikes.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-28

It may be true that this world is
full of good fellows, but at times we
realize it is also whale of world.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-29
SITES ARE VIEWED
FOR BIG. FACTORY

in an effort to make certain Of Sc
curing the new enterprise for this
city.
Mr.. Agnew and the other represen-
tatives expressed great satisfaction at
the locations available for the erec-
tion of this new factory and machine
shop. While It has not yet been def
initely decided that Clarksburg will
be chosen for the erection of this fac
tory. yet, from expressions heard on
all sides, there is no doubt that our
people will come forward with suf-
ficient amount of capital to insure
the securing of this industry.
Among some of the interesting
facts in regard to the work Of this
company, which a reported obtained,
was that it will be engaged not only
in the manufacture Of the Save-a-
Life tenders and adjustable steering
wheels, but will have a large and up
to date machine shop and octolene
and electric welding department.
A welding machine will be mount
ed on a truck so that 1t can be moved
to any point desired, thus insuring
quick and economic repairing Of
those parts. that 1t has been necessary
hertorfore to remove and ship to dis
tant points.
Another item Of interest cleaned is
that Arm having agencies In Vir-
ginia and the Carolinas has Just
closed contract for 5000 Save-a-
Life tenders, delivery to begin May l.,
1916.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-29
PRIMARY ELECTION LAW
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL
Foe That Could Capture New York Could Make That
City Pay Entire Expense Of War, Says Vanderbilt

tance from England to the Darda-
nelles? One is accustomed to think
OF the Mediterranean as lake. but
do you realize that 1t is further from
the North sea to the Dardanellcs
than from Liverpool to New York?
To be exact. the Dardanelles are 29O
miles farther from any base In the
North sea than New York is from
Liverpool. We do not know how many
thousand troops were transported ex-
actly the same distance as from El-
rope to our coast, landed and waged
a campaign against powerful and
fully prepared nation, but We are GER
tain that II was a far larger force than
could be successfully repelled by us
in our present state OF unprepared-
ness.
An enemy, once on our shores.
could, without difficulty, place the
great city OF New York in a position
Of entire humiliation. On the first land
Ing of hostile troops we would be at
the mercy Of even a small force in the
inadequate protection Of our water
supply. And so with our food and
many other supplies.
To take up the subject of the de-
fense of the city in thoroughly log
lcal way, we should in the first place
find out exactly what is required to
protect us. The resources Of this city
from a defensive point Of view, sub
slstence, the capacity Of our hospitals,
transportation, the possible danger
from any hostile foreign elements. and
other similar questions should be en-
quired into. Much of this information
is already in the hands Of the war de-
partment, and more is being acquired
every day, and from the discussions
now taking place, we are gradually
accumulating fund Of information
which will enable us to draw sane and
business-like conclusions as to the
best methods to attain an adequate
system Of defense as an insurance
against the horrors Of war.
/ When, from the present chaos oi
proposals, ideas and theories, now pre-
sented to US by the press and in Con-
gress, a comprehensive business-llke
plan results, our committee can assist
in having II carried into effect.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-01-29
DENIAL
Is Made That United States Has
Set a Definite Time for
German DiSavOWal.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2O.-Secre-
tary Lansing today denied published
renorts that the United States had
given German until February to
make a definite answer on whether it
intends to disavow the sinking Of the
Lusitania.
eat the state department it das de-
clared that the Lusitania negotia--
tions remained just where they stood
early in the week when Count Won
Bernstorff, the German ambassador.
transmitted to Berlin new draft OF
the proposed agreement which en-
hodied all the points for which the
United states contended.
There could be no new move, OIL
c,.ls declared, until the German for
eien office had passed upon it. The
new draft was made by Count Won
Pernstorff Immediately after a con-
ference with Secretary Lansing, and 1t
is understood to provide that Ger
m.nv shall disavow the destruction
~ the ship and acknowledge as a
matter NJ Of law the rights of neutrals
who were lost.
10 understood to be very firm.