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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-17
GOVERNMENT OR PRIVATE Mu-
NITION MANUFACTURE?

Senator Weeks discussion of the
Tillman bill, to establish a Govern
ment armor plate factory, touches
upon one phase of question that IS
particularly important to the coun.
try now. There are determined ad-
vocates of a policy of Government
manufacture Of all arms and ammu-
milton, and possibility that such Il
program may get serious Congress
sional attention.
In time when war has developed
to the point Of being almost as much
industrial as military; when it re-
quires the highest organization o.
the whole industrial fabric of ma
ton to sustain the fighting forces.
it is difficult to understand what gain
car accrue from the delibs 'atc
slaughtering of a self-sustaining pri.
vate industry that just now is benz;
builded up, entirely on the basis Of
foreign orders, TO the point Of mag
nificent efficiency for protecting
home interests whenever they may
need it. The war in Europe has
shown us, in the expansion of our
arms and ammunition business, one
Of the greatest examples of the
capability of American enterprise. 1t
has cost the Government no. one
dollar to have created here the big
gest munitions-making capacity that
any country in the world possesses
with the exception of Germany and
possibly France and England. That
capacity can be turned to supplying
the needs of this nation on a mo-
ment's notice, if events shall ever
require giving the notice. Shall It
be broken down, scrapped and
junked, because of prejudice based ia
part on the belief that excessive
profits have been earned, and in parr
or the feeling that our munitioa
makers are serving one of the com
batants but not the other?
Senator Weeks has done q public
service in vigorously and boldly stat
ing the case for private conduct OF
this business. The question of ar.
NOR plate manufacture is really only
detail. The real issue is whether
the Government shall adopt a policy
that must impose a great bur,Ier
upon it for the maintenance of mu.
nitions establishments in time OF
peace, and yet leave it utterly in,
capable of supplying the needs of =
modern war, if such shall ever ,er,
take the country.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-17
IKeland'S Patron Saint
Being Honored Today
Catholic Church Services and Banquets Mark Cele-
bration of Day When Green Necktie Is in Its
Highest Glory-Open at Catholic Unver-
sity With Speechmakng.

All OF Irelands sons. and many of
Ireland's friends. who are legion. wore
the shamrock the Office boy camo In with
a green necktie. the stenographer softly
htInncd "a Little Bit of Heaven" tho
malls were burdcned with invitations
touched with green.
morning.
The morning was marked by solemn
and impressive services In all Catholic
churches In honor OF lrcland's patron
saint. and the most beloved OF all tho
saints perhaps, and the evening will be
given over to balls, dinners. and enter
talnments in honor OF the day.
At 10 o'clock members of the Ancient
Order of HibernIans attended mass at
st. Dominic's Church. and the Ladies'
Auxiliary also was there. At II o'clock
the service was scheduled at 81. Pat
rick's Church. and long before that
hour crowds had arrived there to view
the seven windows surrounding the
tray incidents in the life Of Erins saint.
Mass ut st. Dominic's.
A pontifcal mass was sung at St.
Dominic's by the Very Rev. James Con-
lon. Member of the A. o. II. and
members of the Auxiliary marched into
the church in a body.
Formal celebration of the gay really
began last evening at Catholic uni
versity with an entertainment OF Irish
songs and addresses. Several hundred
invited guests attended. Edythc
Marniion Brosius played solos on Ire
lands favorite Instrument. the harp.
and other Irish music was played on
the piano by the Rev. F. J. Kelly and
A. Schelllnger.
senator Ashurst was the principal
speaker. The Rey. James J. Fox. s:
II, D., made Introductory remarks: the
Very Rev. Z. A. Pace. Ph.D. spoke
on est. Patrick. His. Inheritance and
His Heritage" and vocal as well as
instrumental numbers were given.
An unusual musical program has
been arranged for ST. Patricks.
There an ORCHESTRA will supplement-
the music OF the organ. and both the
sanctuary and mixed choirs will eng.
Mass will be celebrated by the Very
Rev. Francis =. Donnelly, $: j.. With
the Rev. James A. Smyth. OF st. Pat
rick's, as deacon. and the. Rev. Ed
ward Leonard. Of Catholic University.
Guiiday. professor OF church history
at Catholic University. Will preach
the sermon.
The Hibernians will round out their
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-17
PRESS CLUB HEARS
BABY CONGRESSMAN
Champ Clark Presides Over
Nursery and Speakers
Get awards"

Twelve frst-termcrs in the House OF
Representatives appeared before the Ma
tional Press Club last night at the Con-
gressionaI Baby Night entertainment
nv that organization. and. In brief
walls" related some OF the embarrass-
ing experiences encountered while max
ing their debuts as national legislators
Speaker Champ Clark conducted the
nursery" and presented his charges
Speaker Clark said a man must learn
to be a Congressman. and declared that
IL Is an unwise performance for any
district to change representatives al
short notice.
The Speaker cited as examples TO
prove his assertion the careers OF many
members who have served long terms
in the lower house of Congress and
said:
The best rule, 1t seems to me, is for
q district to select a man young enough
to learn and to grow. with at least fair
capacity industrious. honest, energetic
sober and courageous. and keep him
here so long as he discharges his duties
faithfully and we'll. Such man will
gradually rise to high position and in
fiuence in the House.
Theodore .Tilier, president OF the club
introduced Npeaker Clark. and at the
conclusion OF the addresses p committed
OF judges. composed OF Mr. Tiller, Rob-
ert d. Heinel and b. A. Tattingly
awarded the prizes.
Those who took part In the contest
and their awards were Congressman
Joseph Walsh. cutest baby. rabbit
Congressman Jacob II. Mecker, fattes'
baby! a milk bottle: Congressman Johr
A. Elston. most turbulent baby. a drum
Congressman Harry l.. Candy, baby
with the brightest smile. a sunny jim
doll: Congressman George Huddleston
most precocious baby. an A, II, & book
Congressman Clinton N. Macarthur
baby with strongest lungs. a whistle
Congressman Rollin Il. Sanford, mos
viyacious baby. rattle; Congressman
&. c. Dill, cleanest baby. CAKE o.
soap; Congressman Frank d. scott
most bellicose baby. cannon; Con
gresham William w. Nenable, hand
soonest baby. a mirror; Congressman
James j. Britt. best all-round baby,
ball: and Congressman Jeff McLemore
the most versatile baby (sometime
known as the Administration pet),
frog.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-17

this evening at National RIFLES Hall.
State President Patrick. I. Moran
program will be provided with arr
lists including the Misses Margaret
Gateiey and Rose Polio. DR.. James
picklnson Maurice Fitzgerald. ana
st. Patrick's eve also was celebrated
at ~. Patrick's Academy, Ninth and
q streets northwest. Monseignor Rus
School PIN in Relation ' to 'G The church;S
the Rev. y. J. Mccormick, Of Cath
Ollie University, talked on THE Home
In Relation To. the school, and w.
cation. Interior Department talked OF
The Home and the School In Re-
lation TO the State"
A musical and literary program was
One picturesque feature OF tho day
was the presence on the streets OF
young women selling tags for the
benefit Of st. AIMS Infant Asylum.
Tag Day for Asylum.
The tag day" for the asylum was
carried on in stores. business houses.
office buildings, as we'll as on the
streets. The tags bore the inscription,
Help the babies OF st. AIMS Infant
Asylum" The funds are to be used
in purchasing food and other supplies
for the institution. Mrs. Samuel Tuck
er was in charge of the tag sale.
Tonight the Shamrock Club will hold
its fifteenth annual banquet. p. ]. Nee
is president OF the organization. The
banquet will be at the National Hotel.
The washington Rovers' Hurting Club
will celebrate the day with ball at
Carroll Institute Hall. The program
will include prize dances. A large gath
ering will be at the Elks' Hall as guests
OF the Elks' oyster club. A ladies' So
cial and dance will form part OF the
st. Patrick's evening entertainment at
the Elks' Club. Charles F. Herman
is chairman Of the committee in
charge.
Dixie Chapter. United Daughters OF
the Confederacy. entertains at a dance
this evening at the Confederate Memoir
ial Home, 1922 Vermont avenue. Miss
MAY X. Little was in charge Of ar
rangements for favors and decorations
which will carry out the spirit OF tho
day. Mrs. Maude Howell Smith wal
chairman OF the committee on arrange
ments.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-17
COMING EVENTS ON
CAPITALS PROGRAM
Today's Amusements - Schedule
for Tomorrow.
Today.

Address with the German Army" Mai.
Dwight T. Aultman, y. NJ. g. A., p. m.
Address. The New Imperialism" Dr. Paul
NJ Manly. under auspices OF the local
Northeast Socialist Party Public Library.
Meeting. Federation OF wOmen's Clubs. Eli.
Oyster supper. benefit building fund. EpNor,h
League. Lincoln Road NJ. r Churcn, Lin
coin road and Rhode Island avenue north
Organization meeting. Government employees.
O. 4. II. Hall. lIl. Pennsylvania avenue
Address. Interest OF st. Andrews School for
Mountain Boys, Sewanee. Tenn. the Rev
House, Twenty-third street near Washing.
Annual banquet. shamrock Club. Mctropoli.
Oyster roast aud dance. Oyster club. Wash
inEton Lodge of Elks. Elks' Hall. $40 o. M.
Novelty dance. benefit Jewish relief. Rsusch-
Assembly. 10 attend mass in a body. Ancient
Order OF HiberDians, 1t. Dominic's Hail.
$50 a. m; ball and entertainment, Ma
tional Rifles Hall, y. m.
Excursion. to hear Billy SUNDAY preach Mt
Baltimore. young peoples societies OF
churches OF Mount Pleasant. leave Four
teenth street and New York avenue. $3.50
Annual ball. Washington Rovers. uurllns
Club. Carroll Institute Hall. s y. IN.
ST. Patrick's Day dance. Home Club ID.
IN. and continuation OF Individual chess
championship tournament.
lag 0dN. DeneUt OF. ann infant Asylum,
ladies' committee. city. all day.
Concert, Soldiers Home Band Orchestra.
Stanley Hall, 6:i5 p. m.
Guiiday. st. Patrick's Church. IL a. m. /:
followed by Informal reception.
Masonic-Columbia, No. 2; Lebanon. No. I
School OF Instruction, Royal Arch; Martha
No 4: East Gate, No. a. Eastern Star.
Odd Fellows-CentTal, No. l; Metropolis, No
ls; Phoenix. No. IS; MaEenenu. No, I
encampment.
Knights OF Pythias-Syracusians No. 10
Rathbone Temple No. s, Pythian Sisters.
r. p. o. Elks-Elks' Oyster Club, surpris,
party.
Improved order OF Red Men-Mineola Tribe
No Il, third degree.
knights OF Columbus-Keane Councils dan
cling assembly ball, X. OF c. hall. $50 D
m; bowling league. Emerald party anC
dance Eagles Hail. Sixth and f streets
northwest. $50 p. m,
socIrIIst Farty-Central committee, Loca
northeast. S:l5 y. IN.
Costume recital, Grace I-aRue, National The
ter, 4;30 y. M.
Launching ANTI Waste Campaign" Join
committee. Retail Merchants Association
and Housekeepers' Alliance. star Building
Address. THE Function OF the City Train
ing School," +. +. Claxton. Miner Norma
ST. PetrIcks chicken dinner. the "ColoneIs'
and Everyman Bible Class. Vermont Avenu
|, christian Church, s p. m.
EXhihition balanced aquarium. AQUARIUM
! Society OF Washington, Public Library.
d. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-17
IMPORTS CHASING EXPORTS =

The Governments corrected hS.
ures for our January foreign trade
have reduced its preliminary esti-
mates of our exports so that,
huge as they were, the balance n
our favor for that month shows VII
tually no gain over January Of q
year before. In other words, while
our January exports increased some
$e2,000,000, our imports also -.
creased just as much, rising from
rome $122,000,000 in January, 1915,
to some 1884, 100000 in January last.
There is little doubt that when VIC
get the figures for our February iai-
ports they will show even gre.te"
gains. AS a matter of fact, or
regular exports have been rnaklAS
nothing like the increase that o.-
imports have been making for sew
eraI months. Our gains in Sdipmcnss
of munitions of war have beCn enof-
NOUS. In the last fortnight, for ca
ample, arms, shells, powder. AMI
other explosives have been going OFT
of our ports at the tate OF mfllioLs
of collars day. But we have not
been gaining in the kind of iorei. n
sales that might be made permanent ;
we have been losing.
Not peace exports, but VA e<-
ports, have held up our sh;pments
abroad. All the while there nls beer
a steady climb upward of our i'm
ports which can and, if nothing is
dore by us to check them, will RIO
even more strongly after the war
Great Britain is now increasing h:r
expert trade very rapidly, ard we
arc sure to get our share. France
will follow. Then when pace conc 8
Germany and Austria, no longer bot,
tied up, will send theirs to giIe us =
total volume Of imports such as We
never expected, never dreamed Of
even when Mr.. Wilson's uea tariff
went into operation just before the
wsI
but our exports of war supple.
vii stop off shirt. We shall not con-
tispe the huge trade balances wnici
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-17
Tomorrow.

illustrated lecture. THE New ireland" Prof
A. C. Monahan, Home Club, S.l6 u, m,
illustrated lecture on plan OF preserving the
beauty OF Washington. Glenn Brown. be-
fore committee on preservation of historical
spots and records OF the D. a. r. New
National Museum auditorium. S D. m
Meeting, Indiana Society of Washington, Old
Masonic Temple. s p. m.
Tea benefit OF Young Womens Christian AS
sociation, Rauscher's, 3 TO Z p. IN.
Banquet, Corcoran Cadet Corps Veteran As
ISOLATION, Continental Hotel, d. IN.
Observance, feast of Purim. Eighth Street
Temple. p, m,
Odd Feilows-Canton Washington, No. 1.
PatriarchH Militant.
National Union-Joseph Henry Council,
Eagles Hall; Census Council, Perpetual
Hail.
west, 6 p m,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-17
THE REAL PROBLEM OF THE
ALLEYS

Would that more social workers
had the sane viewpoint Of Ms. J. j.
s. Neigh, who, speaking from TOUR
teep years. experience in settlement
work in Washington, yesterday dis
cGssed the alley problem in the set'
ond in the series of Lenten talks at
Rauscher's.
Even one in full sympathy with
the recent alley legislation must
veali-e that the solution of the PROB
Ter, does not consist of dumb.ng al
le7 dwellers out of their homes. l.
they cannot live in alleys On the
81 SO a day, which is the prevailing
wage for Government unskilled labo:
in Washington, they certainly cannot
do so simply by moving to a stree5.
Mrs. Neigh told of an inquiry ex-
tending over two years into the
BUDGETS of alley families, AMI she AS
seits that family in Washington
cannot be wholly self-sustaining or
that sum.
The alley problem, as sno aptly
stated, is the problem of the alley
family, not of the alley house De-
sirable as is the legislation, from the
standpoint of better city, abolish
irE alley dwellings, the fact remains
that the alley jewellers when COLI
PEELED to hunt other quarters are no
better off than before. 1t Is prof.
allie that they are worse off, because
of the higher rents.
LSudable, too, are the efrrts tS
provide blocks of sanitary non'es at
low rentals for these erstwhiie alley
jewellers. But to shift to private
philanthropy burden which SHOULD
be borne by employers, who in ia S
cage are the FedNal and District
governments to large degree; is a
poor sort of public policy.
Efforts now are being made 20
have the Government. undertake an
inquiry into the wages paid women
workers in Washington. Would tnet
some gentleman on Capitol AhG who
is concerned with the hours Of lab y
of Government employees could be liz
duced to assemble some information
about the wages paid certain classes
of Government employees.
Let this gentleman inquire about
the scrub women in the Government
buildings, about the Districts ard
tie Federal Governments day labor.
ers, about the employees at the Co.,
crnment Hospital for che Insane, ard
about the pay of some unskillCd
workers in the Government Printing
Office and the Bureau of Engraving
and Printing.
Many members of both h,rses o1
Congress have taken trips Socut the
Capital and expressed surprise al
conditions. Senator Works cor,-
plant about the city's slums was TIE
mcst recent. But 1t remained ~
Congressman Nolan 10 couple these
conditions with the causes, anG
make Congress face the issue Of =
minimum wage for its own employees
and the hearings on that measure
which begin Monday, may bring
forth some interesting facts,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-17
AVIATORS
BEGIN TRAINING
Aero Club Offers Services to
War Department for Mexi-
can Campaign.

Eight trained aviators have been
started upon a course Of training with
high-powered aeroplanes by the Aero
Club OF America, and will be placed at
the disposal Of tho War Department for
service In Mexico. At the conclusion
OF the Mexican campaign the aviators
and machines will be assigned to the
militia OF the various States.
The Aero Club In also raising a fund
Of 100000 to buy military aeroplanes.
Aviators. civilians. and militia offi-
GERS from all parts OF the country have
responded to the Aero Clubs call for
a volunteer aviator reserve. to be given
a special courre OF training.
Ten Are Licensed.
Ten others licensed aviators-both
sportsmen and professionals-are taking
courses at the different aviation schools
with high-powered aeroplanes capable
of quick climbing. such as are necessary
for effective work at the Mexican bor-
der
In addition, twenty other militia oifl-
GERS and students OF different States are
being brought together for training.
Inc plan of the Aero Club Is to mobil-
ize all civilian aviators available to
qualify them for the expert license.
w. Leonard Bonney. the American
aviator who has been in command of
Carranza's aviation section and Is IA
miliar with conditions in Mexico, Is CO.
operating with the club.
-Four well-known aviators, Il. Blake
man Lewis. Capt. X. f. McMillen. of
the Nebraska National Guard: Earl l..
Doherty. OF California, and J. II. wor-
den. OF Dallas. Tex, have been sent to
training schools to take the special
courses, Mr. Bonney. Robert @. Fowler.
IL. Royal Waite. and Beryl ii. Ken
drick. all aviators of long experience.
have placed their services at the dis
posal of the club, and will begin train
ing for the expert license.
Others in Service.
Between twenty and thirty officers OF
the militia OF the various States. to-
gether with civilian students. are TO he
given preliminary training under club
auspices for the pilots license.
Tho club announces that twenty men,
members Of the aviation section OF the
New York National Guard. could be
mustered for aviation service in two
weeks.
The militia authorities OF six States
| have already detailed officers 10 take
| the course In aviation offered by the
Aero Club. These States are Nebras-
ka. Connecticut. Arkansas, North Caro-
lima, West Virginia. and Vermont.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-17
Sights Capsized Vessel
Floating Bottom Up

Sighting Of a capsizcd vessel. $50 feet
long. floating bottom MP IN the path of
Porto Rlcan trade, was reported today
to the Bureau OF Navigation by the
steamer Brazos, from San Juan. Porto
Rico.
1t was impossible to tell whether the
vessel recently foundered or was a
derelict.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-17
Commemoration Service
At Reformation Church

A memorial service commemorative
OF the lives OF Mrs. Lillian NJ. y.
Stevens ahi zen. Mi Dow viii be held
at the Church of the Reformation this
evening at 7:45 o'clock, under auspices
of the department OF social meetings
and red-letter days of the W. c. 7. L..
Among the speakers will be c. II:
LANDAU. the re-. John WlinEn, Of
ECnolulu; Mrs. Margaret Dye ELLIS, and
Mrs Nellie NJ Perkins
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-17
President Wilson Wears
Sprig of Shamrock Today

President Wilson is wearing the
green" today.
He appeared with sprlg of shamrock
In the lapel of his coat and wearing a
green neCkte.
The shamrock was sent across the
water by John Redmond. the Irish ma
tionalist leader of the British parlia-
ment.
Secretary Tumulty appeared with SINH
lar embellishments
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-17
Suffragists Make Plans
To Get Vote in Iowa

The Elizabeth X. Stanton Suffrage
Club of the District will concentrate
its efforts to win Iowa as All equal
suffrage state
This was decided last night at meet
Ing of the organization in the Public
Library. when So was subscribed to-
ward the campaign fund. Miss Anne
Martin, of Nevada. was tho principal
speaker. Mrs. T. T. Colman also spoke.
Mrs. Harriet ]. Ilefton King, president
of the Clue, presided.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-17
Others in Service.
Wilson Signs Order
To Recruit Soldiers

President Wilson at 1890 today
signed the joint resolution pa ssed BY
the House and Senate calling for the
recruiting of the army to full war
strength. The order goes into .f-
feet Immediately
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-17
Kappa Alpha to Meet.

The Washington Alumni Chapter of
the Kappa Alpha Fraternity will meet
tomorrow night at the chapter house,
Hll Columbia road northwest. Al
dresses will be made by local alumni
and refreshments will be served.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-17
st. Patrick'S Social and
Entertainment Tonight

A st, Patrick's social and entcrtaln-
Eient will BE given in the parlors Of tho
First Presbyterian Church in John
MARSHALL piece. at s o'clock tonight. 1T
will be under the auspices of the Chris
tan Endeavor Society of the church.
Refreshments will be served, The
public is invited.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-17
Gen. Sherwood Speaks.

Members of the G. A. II. were enter
tanned last night at G. A. r. Hall with
an address by Gen. Isaac Sherwood, OF
Ohio, on the heroes of the civil war.
Miss Sherwood, General Sherwood =
daughter. sang verse from each OF
twenty-tiye patriotic songs that were
popular with the soldiers during the
Ntsa
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-17

The Washington Cat Club will
have no show this year, but it is
doubtful if anyone will rise in Con-
gress and demand an investigation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-17
Amusements.

NatIonal-"Princess Tra-La-Ia," S:l5 y. m.
PoIls-"On Trial" 2:l5 and S:l5 p. IN.
Notwithstanding 2:l5 and S:l5 D. m.
Belasco-"GeTmany at War" motion pictures
2 $3.50 1880 and p, IN.
Gayety--Burlesque 2:l5 and Sis y. m.
Loew's Columbla-Photoplays, II "a. m. to IL
ID.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-17

The Mexican eagle, according to
a Mexican editor, is going to pick
the stars out of the Stars and
Stripes. That bird is due for a bad
attack of indigestion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-17
Will Give Supper.

An oyster supper for the benefit OF the
building fund of Lincoln Road NJ. r..
Church will he given at the church
from s to s o'clock by the Epworth
League.