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The Washington times., 1916-01-13
GIRL LECTURING HERE
TO AID MOUNTAINEERS
Mss Preston on Visit to Raise
Funds to Uplift Virginia
Blue Ridge Dwellers.

To raise funds for an Eri3c opal mis-
SIGN among the mountaineers of Nir-
ginia, Miss Susan Radford Prestoa, a
girl scarcely out of, her teens. is lectur-
ms; before church organizations and
girls schools in Washington this week
on life among the mountain folk and
the uplift work which is being done
through the mission.
Miss Preston is secretary to Arch
deacon Frederick w. NeNe, of Ivy
Depot, Va. who has supervision OF forty
missions throughout the mountain re-
SiCn.
This morning Miss Preston lectured
before the Junior Auxiliary oF st. Johns
church, sixteenth and II streets, and
this afternoon she is to talk TO the
Senior Junior Society of Christ Church.
Georgetown. She already has delivered
lectures to the girls at Gurston Hail
school. National Cathedral School for
Gtris and the Bristol School.
The more / see of the conditions
there in tie mountains. the more ] feel
nv heart drawn toward the mountain
GERS. and the more ! am filed With a
desire to impress upon the younS people
in the outside world the great nnpor-
tance of lending a helping had to cur
less fortunate brothers and sisters there
in the Nilds,' she said.
The Washington times., 1916-01-13
A NEW NAVAL POWER

Austrian naval ambitions, before
the present war, were commonly re-
garded very much as similar aspira-
tions by Switzerland might have
been. Austria had a mite of sea-
coast on the upper reaches of the
Adriatic, was not maritime coun-
try, possessed comparatively little
sea-going trade, and was looked upon
as the one first-class power that
could never make itself a naval fac
tor.
Despite this verdict of the outside
world, Austria, doubtless under Ger
man influence, some years ago set
about the construction of a modern
fleet. 1t made the same sentimental
appeal to the Austrian people that
naval development invariably does to
other nations. There is something
concrete, massive, and highly focused
in battleships as the expression of
tremendous power. They look dark,
Eanacing, awesome. Even Chile,
The Washington times., 1916-01-13
A GREAT NATIONAL DANGER

1t would be useless and unintelli-
gent to assert that Congress, which
declines to get much excited about
the need for extensive preparedness,
is failing to reflect the opinion of
the nation. The truth is that as a
whole the nation is not awake to
realization of our danger or of the
necessity to get ready to meet it.
If this country were governed un-
der scheme of parliamentary re-
sponsibility, the present Admins
tration would right now be in grave
danger because of the parliamentary
attitude toward the preparedness
program. Congress, regardless of
party. is comparatively unconcerned.
The President has appealed for pa
triotic nonpartisanship; thus far
everything suggests that he will get
bipartisan apathy.
The last Congressional election
ought to have resulted in the issu-
ance of a popular mandate, crys-
tallization of opinion, on this sub
ject. But the issue was not pressed
upon Congress when it should have
been. The war was more than a
year old before those responsible
for policies awoke to appreciation of
real conditions. The election of 1914
ought to have returned a Congress
alive to conditions, and dangers, and
capable of formulating legislation
that would represent public thought.
Instead, we must see the issue
framed as a result of the present
sessions discussion, and another
election must determine, in large
part, the real purpose of the nation
in this crisis.
Congress today represents a criss-
cross of factional and sectional at
titudes. 1t doesn't know what the
people at home want, because no.
body has yet forced the people to
declare themselves. The South and
Central groups of States have dem
onstrated little concern about get
ting ready for something that, to
them, looks so far away that it need
The Washington times., 1916-01-13
BREESKIN RECITAL
MUSICAL FEATURE
Council Of Jewish Women o.
serves Twentieth Anniver-
sary At Rauscher's.

The twentieth anniversary Of the or
rauiZation OF the WASHINGTON section OF
the Council OF Jewish Women was OBJ
serN ed with a musical and tea at
Rouschcr's Yesterday afternoon. The
event of the afternoon was the reap
Dearance Of Elias Bree eskin, a Young
NashinGtonian. who has become we'll
known as Violnist. Mrs. Julian Bry-
lawski and Mrs. Selma Selinger Dan
forth also contributed to the musical
program.
The guests included I.adv Aberdeen.
president ~ the international Cnuuc'i
Ct Women: Mr.. Eato Wallor Barrett.
Miss Emma T.. Bower Miss Sadie
AMERICAN. Mrs. Dexter Rumsey. Mrs
Flo Jamison Miller. representing the
National Council of Women: Mrs. Cort
Wood. president OF the Federation of
WEmcn's Clubs Of this city. and the
cf1cers OF the council, including Mrs
Nohn. president: Mrs. Alexander Wolf
anL Mrs Charles Goldsmith. vice prcsi-
dents; Miss Margaret Kaufman. secre-
tarY; Mrs. J. Newman. treasurer, and
Mrs. Lee Raumgarten. auditor.
The Washington times., 1916-01-13
EPHRAIM'S MENU

Theodore Roosevelt keeps US busy,
and frequently to our profit. He has
led US into obedience to the COM
mand "Search the Scriptures" The
colonel at the very start of his ar
ticle, "America First" in the Met
ropolitan, speaks of the present Ad-
ministration's "inveterate fondness
for Ephraim's diet" Fresh from the
trail of the somewhat elusive "By-
zantine logothete" we go direct to
Hosea to consult the menu of Eph-
rain.
Seemingly the colonel knows the
Bible and knows the Administration.
1t was a quick thought to connect
Woodrow with Ephraim and his bill
Of fare. Hosea in his twelfth chap
ter and first verse gives US the prov
ender of the ancient:
"Ephraim feedeth on wind"
The colonel scores one with
Scripture as his ready aid. One
good thing at time is enough for
him. He resisted the temptation of
subtle suggestion concerning the in
stability of the policies of Mr.. Will
son, further to draw on Holy Writ
and, paraphrasing a little, to speak
Of Reed Shaken by the Wind.
What serves it, colonel? The wind
bloweth where it listeth and we are
condemned in courtesy to hear the
sound thereof.
The Washington times., 1916-01-13
WHAT'S ON PROGRAM
IN CAPITAL TODAY

Meeting, Thomas jefferson COUNSEL, No r..
Junior order United American MeChani =
New Masonic Temple, Eighth and + strcciJ
northeast, 80 p. m.
Bible conference. Epiphany Church. with al p
dress by the Rev. Percy Foster Hall, Alb
y. NJ.
Meeting Joseph II. Choate Chapter Sisua
NJ Phi, at school building. p. m.
Meeting, Georgia Society, Raleigh Hotel )
y. m
Annual meeting, Chemical Society OF Wd.H.
ington. Cosmos Club, p. M.
Meeting and banquet, New Jersey Soci-:y,
Rauschers. y. m.
Iieelsteak supper. Elks' Club, ala NJ stree,
northwest under auspices ladies' beefs,os K
social committee Of Washington L1odSe No
IL, h. T. .. r..
Meeting. Washington Humane Society Shore
ham Hotel. p. m.
smoker PoliCemen's Association of the lug.
trici, PNthian Temple. p. IN.
Rehearsal, Home Club Chorus Il J.cL .o ,
place. 80 to 9:l5 p m.
Mas"niC-The New Jerusalem. 80, Q. tenrnc
{. Whiting, No. -: Washing ton, No. =,
Royal Arch Chapters; Kallipois Gro f.,
Ladies night. Raleigh Hotel; grand chan.
Tor. Eastern Star.
Odd Fellows Excelsior No. Il; Salem. NJ.
%: Covenant. No. Is: Columbia. No 10
knights of Pythias-Hsrmony 40 Fl.
Knights Of Columbus-KCanc Council
ROYAL ArCanum-Capitol Council.
Womans Benefit Association of the Ma,.,s
bees-tnion No. 6.
MaCcabees District Tent. No. s.
National tnion-Washington Council, Fra
ternal Council
Socialist Party p. 6. T.
The Washington times., 1916-01-13
"WOMAN'S PLACE THE HOME"

One might have supposed that the
French would find something else to
say, or different way to say it; but
they didn't, if we may believe the
cabled stories.
Perhaps there isn't anything else
to say, even though the old phrase
has been worn threadbare. They
haven't heard it in France so often
as we have here.
A company of Partisan women
dressed themselves in uniforms and
marched to the Chamber of Deputies
to demand that they be given op-
portunity to fight. They wanted to
be enlisted and sent to the trenches.
At the entrance to the chamber,
we are assured, the attendants turn
ed them back with that pitiful old
platitude that "woman's place is the
homeW
No matter whether she is a woman
in factory or office or harvest field.
No matter whether there is any
home left, or any family relation
ship for her. Her place is the
home, and there she must go. If
there isn't home, we take it, she
ought to go out, kidnap man, and
start one.
The antis of this country have not
been very prolific in ideas, or very
ingenious in making them impress
sive. We had hoped the French
would do better; perhaps give a new
slogan for the cause that would deny
citizenship to half the people entitled
to it. But they have failed.
When there isn't home, woman
should evaporate, vamoose, obsquat-
ulate herself. The French women
who have no homes but are fighting
just as hard as their men to save
their country, will be SO numerous
that the men will be hopelessly out
numbered after the war. There be-
ing no homes and no mates for
hundreds of thousands Of them,
doubtless it will be the next logical
step to demand asphyxiation for
them.
The Washington times., 1916-01-13
Tomorrow.

Lecture, DR.. Mitchell Carroll. College of His
tory. Massachusetts, and Nebraska avenues
Lec.ure, Nothing New" Miss Fiorenco
Meeting Advertising vigilance committee
Meeting, Dent School Mothers Club. IN
school building, y. m
Reception - National Council of Women ~
Wonan'S BENEFIT AssoCia ton Of the Mac
Cabees. Raleigh Hotel, S D. m
Meeting, West Virginia Society, Willard Hu
Smoker joint Masonic Clubs. Willard Ii,.c.
Bazaar, Ladies' Auxiliary of local Gcr,osu-
American Relief Committee. odd rc!lu&s
Meeting to organize Dc,a.tmrn; of l.,l,or
ltih" club, National Rifles Association
Shooting Academy. under Polls Thcatcr,
Illustrated Lecture Alaska, Seals and Zig
Game Lester L. Jones' Home club, y
Masonic-Capitol No. II; Cathedral No. "A,
-. John Lodge, No. Is, Eastern Star.
ODD Fellows 'entrsl No. l: Metropolis. 80
10; Phoenix, No. IS, Odd Fellows Home As-
soctatton; Martha Washington. No s; Dor
cas-. No. t. Rebekahs.
Knights OF Pythias- Rathbone- superior. NJ.
r. SyrSr rusians. No. 10; Rsthbone Temple
National n-Natonal Capital Council
Mciinlry Council Georgetown Council
knights OF columbus Board of Directors n
Is. Of e. Employment bureau
Modern Noodmen Of America -Washin-i,,,
camp aud Martha Washington taInp io.nt
installation; Central Camp, No 1905 sTd
Maple Grove Camp, Royal Ncighhors, Jcr,
installation. "
sons land daughters of Liberty -Frienlsh,,
Council.
rmrri daughters Of the conrcdsrary-c,ard
Gia1d >ruy "r The Repu,l c--Gcorsc n,
T@o"aS I@s3 IS FT;' : No. ,d5 d 1o,A, = a n rh'G
H. .~ou, o. Veterans cont installation
sAH-ALtI! LsE.y-L-0SaL SsALEAA
The Washington times., 1916-01-13
MAKING A PERSIA MYSTERY

Creditable report has it that it is
being suggested to our State Depart
ment through official Vienna chan
nels, and that the idea is not taken
in bad part by the White House, that
the Persia never was tOrpcdoed by
German, Austrian, Turk, or even
Bulgar. And if the Persia was not
torpedoed by a submarine flying the
flag of any member of the central
power alliance, it is urged, why not
assume that she was blown up by a
mine?
Why not assume, however, that
she was scuttled by British sailor
whose burning conscience could not
longer bear the red guilt Of belong
ing to a race which refused to rise
to the Berlin standard of civilization,
culture. and humanity?
Or why not assume that the skip
per of the Persia exploded her boilers
in diabolic plot with the British
admiralty to fix fiendishly false
stigma upon the Teutonic undersea
policy?
Or why not assume that the pas
sengers and crew of the Persia were
seized. suddenly and together, with
one of those attacks of suicidal
mania so common among persons
aboard ship in waters free of sub
marines and destroyed themselves
with heartless reconsideration of
Austro- German or Turco- Bulgarian
reputation which might be brought
under the suspicion of the cynical?
If any old excuse will serve for
justifying the butchefy of an Ameri-
can consul along with many other
defenseless human beings, why not
one picturesque as well as prepos-
ferrous?
The Washington times., 1916-01-13

not worry them. The seaboard east
accused by its critics of favoring
militarism in order that it may
profit by manufacturing war sup
plies-and the Pacific coast
charged with Japanophobia-are the
only sections in which real percep-
tion of the national posture is to be
found. 1t is a condition that in
wolves present menace, and the
grave possibility of national dis
aster.
The Washington times., 1916-01-13
WHAT DOES MEXICO OWE Usa

While Congress is handling the
Mexican situation without gloves, il
might do we'll to ask itself, and es
say to answer, question framed
somewhat thus:
What advantage has Mexico de.
rived, in the last five years, from
the United States putative leader.
ship in American affairs? Wha,
good has been accomplished fol
Mexico, what trouble has beer
averted, by reason Of the efforts OF
the Washington government
A survey of the period from the
beginning of the Madero revolu.
tion against Diaz down to date will
justify serious inquiry along this
line. At what point has the influ.
ence or the authority Of the United
States been exercised in such man,
ner that it has bettered conditions
in the republic beyond the Ric
Grande?
At all times this country has as
sumed some sort of superior concern
with the doings of Mexico. But il
did not support either Madero OF
Diaz. 1t lodged all responsibility
under the Taft Administration, and
unloaded the burden on the present
Administration. 1t in turn has
watchfully wabbled through the Ma,
dero, the Huerta, the Villa, and into
the Carranza phases. 1t sent ar
army to the border-and tied is
hands. 1t sent fleet to Vera
Cruz-and then brought it back
home again, at cost Of large
number of lives, both Mexican and
American. 1t took up with Villa
and then tossed him over to adout
Carranza. 1t neglected the oppor
tunity which was afforded by the
Aguas Calientes convention to gel
behind the truly constitutional
forces of Mexico and restore TIC
form and substance of government
under the institutions regularly
provided for that country.
These questions are brought
sharply to attention at this time
when it is impressed upon US that
five years of our policy of dclibera
tion have brought US to a pass
where a discredited faction in Mex
leo dares makes such an attack or
| American citizens as that in ChihLa
hua. Is it possible to hope that We
shall win or hold the respect or con
fidence of other nations in rhr
Americas, by our policy towar'
Mexico? Is it to be imagined that
the Pan-Americanism of which W.
have been talking so large lately
will amount to anything worth
while when our own leadership il
it is so feeble, futile, and farcical?
The Washington times., 1916-01-13
TRAFFIC. "coURTRsY FIRST"

The question of street safety is
largely a matter of psychology. No
amount of traffic regulation can be
effective in a community where the
public has not been taught to look
out. for itself when on the streets.
The National Automobile Chamber
of Commerce recognizes this fact
when it adds to it's "Safety First
slogan the injunction Courtesy
First"
The new admonition is especially
demanded in cities where the auto
mobile traffic is heavy. The courts
still hold the pedestrian has the
right of way in public highways.
The pedestrian who does not own an
automobile is apt to be insistent on
this legal right, which often is not
a moral right, because of changed
conditions. Every discussion of the
traffic question brings out com
plants against those who try to
cross streets in front of automobiles
Some pedestrians find a peculiar JOY
in embarrassing drivers by such an
tics.
The courtesy first" phase of the
safety first" problem would be an
especially valuable phase to impress
upon school children. Children's
minds are open to an appeal to fair
play, and the ethical plea on the
score of courtesy might be more
effective than that for personal
safety.
The Washington times., 1916-01-13
HEBREW RELIEF DAY Y
PROCLAMATION
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation

WHEREAS have received from the Senate of the United
States resolution passed January 1916 reading follows:
Whereas in the various countries now engaged IN
there nine millions of Jews the great majority
of whom destitute of food, shelter and clothng and
Whereas millions of them have been driven from
their homes without warning, deprived of an oppor
unity make provision for their most elementary
wants. causing starvation, disease and untold suferng
and
"Whereas the people of the United States of
America have learned with sorrow OF this terrible plight
of millions of human beings and have most generously
responded to the fer help whenever such an appeal
has reached them; therefore, be it
"RESOLVED, That in view of the misery wrctched
and hardshps which these nine millions of Jews
suffering the President of the United States be
spectuly asked to designate day which the citizens
of this country give expression to their sympathy
relief of the Jews in the zones"
AND WHEREAS ! feel confident that the people of the
United States will be aid the war-stcken people of
which has the United States worthy citizens
Now therefore, J. Woodrow Wilson, President of the United
States compliance with the suggestion of the Senate thereof
do appoint and proclaim January H 1915 day which
the people of the United States make such contributions
they feel disposed aid of the stricken Jewish
Contributions be addressed the American Red Cross
Washington ID. c. which will for their distribution.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF have hereunto set my hand and
caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.
Done at the city of Washington this eleventh
the of Lord thousand hundred
sixteen and of the independence of the United States the
hundred and forieth
(Sea) WOODROW WILSON.
By the President:
ROBERT LANSING. Secretary Of State
The Washington times., 1916-01-13
MAYOR mitchell WILL
TALK DEFENSE HERE
New York Executive and Big
Delegation Coming to Ma
tionaI Security Congress.

Mayor John PurrOy Mitchell uf New
YORK. will take prominent part IN the
DISCUSSIONS OF the preparedness plans
during tho meetings OF tho National
security Congress in this city. January
70, Il and 90. This is indicated by ad-
vices Just received by the National Sc
CUrity League which is tho sponsor for
tn" meeting.
Mayor Mitchell will make an address
on preparedness based on his expert
Cnces at the P!attsburg business mems
camp last summer. and Will preside
either at the big meeting to he held
at Continental Memorial Hall Frlda :;
night. cr at tho hanuuct Saturday n,gnt
Big Delegation Coming.
\ large delegation will attend the
congress from New York headed by
Mayor Mitchell and will remain
throughout tho congress- The dele
cation will include former Secretary
Of War Henry l.. Stimson. former Sec
retary of state Robert Bacon. former
Attorney General George w. Wicker
sham. Frederic Coudert. Henry A.
Wise Wood. Judge John Il. Stanch-
field, James NJ Beck. Gen. John F.
o'Ryan. J. Beaumont Spencer. William
Alexander and wife. J. Stuart Black
ton. Schuyler Scheffelin. Robert l..
Pierrepont. and many others.
Many Acceptances Received.
Acceptances for the congress are
being received at headquarters from
all sections OF the country. The gov
ernors of Ohio. Indiana, and South
Dakota have already appointed dele
gates and fourteen boards of trade
and chambers Of commerce have desiS-
mated two delegates each. In addi-
ton. there will be official represent
atives from six colleges.
Governor Reeckman. OF Rhode
Island will attend and preside at one
of the sessions.
In addition to the regular session Of
the congress there will be special
meeting held on Friday. January 2l,
at the Memorial y. A. r. Hall, when
several distinguished men will max e
addresses: while the banquet on Sat
urday night will be attended by ap-
proXimately 1000 people.
The Washington times., 1916-01-13
CONN. AVE. BODY
FOR SCHOOL RULE.
Citizens Association Joins 0p-
position to Change-Sup-
ports Clean Ad Campaign

Another protest was added last nicht
to the number already filed by civic or.
eanizations in the District. against
placing the Administration OF Wash-
ington's schools directly under control
OF the District Commissioners when the
Connectic Avenue Citizens hssoc!a-
ton at a meeting at the Army and
Navy Preparatory school went on rec
ord against the proposed change.
A brief in favor Of continuing ire
Erc sent system. recently drawn by the
High School Teachers Association. vas
approved Several members based their
approval Of the brief on arguments
pro sentnd Yesterday. before the District
Committee in Congress. by President
Plair. of the Roard III Education.
Protest School Sanitation.
Vigorous protest against alleged tn
sanitary conditions at the Elizabeth b.
Brown School, reported previously by
the associations committee on santa
ton. had elected a response from the
Board of Health, it was announced. ex-
planning that the powers of the Latter
BODY were limited in such cases to In
spection every three months. sanitary
conditions in the schools being directly
under the control of the Board of Ed
ucation. The secretary was directed to
request the Board of Education to au-
thorize the appointment of members of
the association as volunteer sanitary in
spectors. similar request was de
MED in the health boards communica
! ton. on the basis of statute forbid
ding the District government to ac-
cept voluntary services by citizens.
hN- mi ic eli
ovcrruling the Board of Education in
regard to naming a school contrary To
the wishes Of citizens of it's vicinity.
was indorsed in a resolution presented
by Dr. l.. A. Bryant, which further dc
manded the restoring of the name
"Chevy Chase" to what is now the
Eliza beth b. Brown School. The latter
name. tho resolution stated, was sub
stituted without consulting the wishes
of patrons of the school.
For Clean "Ads."
Stringent regulations for clean advrr-
. tising and cooperation with the Advrr-
! tising Vigilance Committee 0t the Retail
Merchants Association were approved,
as vas amendment of the present "lnan
shark" law to prevent its evasion ny
| having loans consummatci in nearh.
Virginia. Notice was given Of q chan"
in the constitution reducing tho dues. to
| ." offered at n meeting the scCon
! Wednesday in February. c. +. Wood
and W. J. Slaymaker were admitted t.
| membership.
i Election of officers resulted follows:
Jesse +. Crawford. president; Prof. l..
| SWav"r!ey, first vice president: l'r. =.
\. ifrynnt. second vice president; ". l..
| WcstlaEc, secretary; +. +. Icith, assist
ant secretary. and j. Slaytcr IaVidSoj
| treasurer DR.. Bryant was namal dele
| gat" to the Federation of Citizens .\s
soc:ations. and i. II. David. alternate.
The Washington times., 1916-01-13
Fire Causes $50 Damage
In Columbia Road Store

Damage amounting to $50 was caused
ICY fire which was discovered early last
night in a grocery store at l7@6 CO.
iumhia road. The blaze was caused
by spontaneous combustion. The store
10 conducted by Mrs. Rose RoSenthR1
The Washington times., 1916-01-13

"Sneezing - Approved methods,
formal and informal, for drawing
room and theater," might land a
place among the best six sellers at
this iuncture.
The Washington times., 1916-01-13

After a careful review of the sit
uation, it appears that it takes a
lot of will power for woman to
convince herself that her feet are too
large to carry pair of white spats.
The Washington times., 1916-01-13

If we all followed the advice Of
the physicians there would be no
grip. But they know that about SO
per cent of US aren't going to take
their advice.
The Washington times., 1916-01-13

And now, having mortgaged the
old homestead to buy the car, the
approved thing in these high-gas-
priced days is to mortgage the car
to buy fuel.
The Washington times., 1916-01-13

OF course, that conscription bill
wouldn't force the Irish to fight.
Who ever heard of forcing an Irish
man to fight?