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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-29
ITEMS OF INTEREST
IN AND ABOUT Town
News and Gossip Of Washing.
ton and Washingtonians
Tersely Told.

Experience Is the best teacher, and
certain residents of Mclean. Va. have
decided to profit by their sad experience
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-29
LOCAL MENTION.
H.rv. z ;. s:.ts9 % s n, e. rod.,

Fried scallops, oysters casino, cream.
ed crab flakes. potatoes and slaw: other
seasonable delicacies. 18th and Pa. ave.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-29

Dance to Aid Militia.
The National Lineal Society gave a
dance last night at Dyer's dancing
academy 1907 r street northwest. The
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-29

3 0 o q looking school
shoes - the only kind
you'll find at Hirsh's.
The big cash savings per-
mitted by our low prices are
as pleasing to parents as our
shoes are to the boys and
girls. A few typical Hirsh
values are printed here
come to our store and see
them all.
The midland journal., 1916-02-04

Party gowns are not given over to
artlessness and simplicity these days.
Keen-minded creators of styles turn
loose playful fancy when they view
them. Therefore gay frocks, made for
the frivolous hours of their wearers,
enbody any amount of elaboration in
their construction and trimming.
But the bodice is no longer thing
Of shreds and patches, amounting to
nothing much above the waist. It
comes in for as much attention as the
skirt. For several reasons the result
brings home the fact that beauty is
quite as beautiful when clothed as
when merely adorned.
Nets and laces, crepes and chiffons,
posed over more nets and laces, or
over foundations of chiffon taffeta or
satin, provide the mediums for work
ing out the designers inspirations in
these beautiful gowns. For more sub.
stantial-looking frocks, light satins and
chiffon taffeta fill the costumer's re-
quirements with such good effect as is
shown in the picture above.
This model has double skirt. The
underslzirt is moderately wide and the
The midland journal., 1916-02-04
THREE TONS OF
BOMBS hit PARIS
TWenty-FOur PERSONS Killed, 27
Wounded BY Zeppelin.
BUILDINGS SPLIT IN TWAIN
Majority Of Victims Killed In Their
Beds-Bombs Weighed Six Hun
dred Pounds Each-Fire
Engines Give Alarm.

Paris Zeppelin dirigible passed
swiftly over a section of Paris Satur-
day night, dropping a dozen great
bombs whose weight aggregated about
three and a half tons, which killed "a
persons and injured 27
The raid lasted about one minute
and half, while in the first visit of
zeppelins to Paris, on March 81. 1915,
four of these aircraft were over or in
the neighborhood of the capital for
nearly two hours. They came at that
time under entirely different atmo-
spheric conditions, being plainly
visible in clear sky Saturday night
the fog seriously interfered with the
work of the Paris aerial guard.
The fact that only one German ma
chine appeared leads to the belief that
the Zeppelin was making a reconnoi-
tering trip, and the supposition is that
the Germans have in view similar
operation on a larger scale.
Warnings of the presence of Yep
pelin were hurriedly given and the
lights of Paris were dimmed At the
hour of the raid the theatres and cafes
were open and householders had hard
ly yet retired. Almost Immediately all
the aeroplanes guarding Paris we're
made ready, and about 80 of them took
the air. One of these machines fired
25 shots from quick frer at the in
vading craft, which, pursued by sew
eral of the little machines, sped at top
speed westward. Apparently the
bombs carried by the Zeppelin were
let loose indiscriminately and without
thought of where they should strike.
One Of the pursuing aviators said
that the searchlights were useless in
the fog, he himself being hardly able
to see more than "a feet above with the
aid of his light.
The Paris newspapers demand that
measures of retaliation be taken i'm
mediately.
The midland journal., 1916-02-04
WILL CONTINUE
BLOCKADE POLICY.
Allies Will Not Try to Make It
Complete.
FRENCH NAVY TO OPERATE.
Mo Rioht To Enabarass NeutraIs
Mo Right To Embarass NeutraIs
Whose Good win, He Declares,
Is Essential To the
Allies Victory.

London. result of the anxious
ly awaited debate in the House OF
Commons on the blockade question is
that the British government adheres
to its existing policy.
A resolution introduced by Arthur
Shirley Benn, Unionist member for
Plymouth that the entire overoceanic
traffic with Germany should be pre-
vented by blockade, was talked out
and the subject dropped, thus leaving
the position exactly as before the de-
bate, except that Parliament seemed
more converted to the government
policy.
Interesting figures published by the
War Department partly demolished
the elaborate structure raised by the
newspapers. and Sir Edward Grey's
effective speech appeared to finish the
work thus begun.
After the Foreign Secretary had
spoken Commander BeIairs said he
had anticipated that nine-tenths of the
House would be against Sir Edward
Grey. but since his speech he had to
admit nine-tenths were with him. In
fact, after the Foreign Secretary sat
down, the House gradually emptied,
and at one time during the debate only
a half a dozen members were present.
At the opening of the debate the
House was crowded, all the business
section being very conspicuous and
the galleries also were filled. notable
visitors being the American Ambassa-
dor, the Swedish and Danish Minis
ters, Lord Fisher and Lord Stamford
ham, private secretary to the King
Hereafter French warships will
assist British vessels in blockade duties
in both the English Channel and the
North Sea, participating in the ex-
animation of mails and cargoes.
In future France viii be consulted
on all questions concerning the block
ade. Joint Anglo-French replies will
be made to any protests on the subject.
The midland journal., 1916-02-04
STRIKING ExPRESsTONSFR president WILSON'S
DEFENSE ADDRESSES

red with blood it is hard to
suffering and offering heroic
passion sympathy take precedence
the coolness of judgment
Of efcient; want American
perhaps be allowed to call
thinking fearless action along
astonshngy that some
nobody proposed And this nation not going
who fearful only Of those
be estopped and
daunted by ghosts and fances
is sparks
material
strange that red in such
circumstances
but would be
want to re-
control this fire The
that America has play IN the world.
herself
which not the Stars and Stripes
therefore, enthusiasm for rendering
lies the basis of what
that have proposed
for the military efficiency Of this nation
generally
for be postponed
inexperienced Ineffective
shot before they realize how to defend
themselves at all?
out of this
in tell People equally
the United States Have
reflected might when could not do both?
The midland journal., 1916-02-04

1t falls to the lot of the average
mother to make a considerable part
of the clothing worn by her small chill
dren, and usually she takes pleasure
in the task In January merchants all
over the country present the new
wash fabrics for spring, and they are
an inspiration to the needlewoman.
In the depth of winter the spring sew
ing for the children may be disposed
of; for it is the business of newspa-
pers and journals to picture the ad-
vance models shown by those who
create the styles. With these and the
new fabrics before her there is no
difficulty in the way Of the home dress
maker.
A little everyday dress of blue ana
white gingham in fine cross-bar pat
tern is pictured at the right of the
group above, trimmed with a very mar
row and substantial embroidery edg
ing in blue and white. At the left the
little afternoon dress is made of
thin cotton fabric with embroidered
dots scattered over the surface.
Tucks and narrow val lace edging are
used in trimming.
The gingham dress is made of
single piece of material folded cross
wise at the center. where the neck is
cut out The sleeves are cut in one
with the dress and are Dhort, reaching
The midland journal., 1916-02-04

about hair way to the elbow. a wide
belt of the gingham is machine
stitched at the edges to a border Of
the embroidery, and run through
straps of the gingham sewed to the
body Of the dress. There is one prae-
ticaI pocket at the left side edged
with the embroidery, and the sleeves
and neck are edged in the same way.
The pretty dress at the left is made
of dotted muslin or swiss, and CON
sists of a short full baby waist and
skirt which reaches to the knees.
There are short, puffed sleeves and g
square neck. All seams are set to-
gether with entire doux, and the neck
and sleeves are finished with fine
val edging. At the end of the
sleeves this edging is set on to friIl
of the material. An insertion to
match it is let in, in short strips, at
the front of the waist. A group of
four half-inch tucks heads the hem.
which is about three inches wide, and
the waist and skirt are set into
narrow belt of the material.
These are the useful dresses for
play and for a little dressing up TT
late afternoon, when the small lady
must be made presentable for dinner.
The midland journal., 1916-02-04
sRANDEIs TO SUPREME BENCH
His Nomination To Succeed Late JUS
tIce Lamar Sent To Senate.

tice Lamar Sent To Senate.
Washington.-Louis Dembitz Bran
deis, of Boston, was named by Presi-
dent Wilson Associate Justice of the
United States Supreme Court to sue
ceed the late Justice Joseph Rucker
Lamar Ofacial announcement was
made at the White House.
Mr.. Brandeis always has been
known as an Independent in politics,
with leanings toward the Democratic
party.
Mr.. Brandeis is the first man OF
Jewish parentage to be named to the
Supreme Court bench. Brandeis was
born in Kentucky November 13, 1856.
He received his early education in the
public schools of Louisville, received
his bechelor of laws degree from Dres-
den Germany in 1875 and was gradu-
Rted from Harvard in 1877, receiving
the bachelor of laws degree
The midland journal., 1916-02-04
U. S. ASKS CODE
FOR SUBMARINES
SUBMITS Draft Of Rules to
Belligerents.
JUST AND FAIR FORMULA
oafety OF Noncombatants and Crew
OF Merchant Ships souoht-May
INTERN Armed Liners-cIinch
American Principles.

Washington. suggestion that all
belligerent countries subscribe to a
declaration Of principles governing
attacks on merchant vessels and for
bidding the arming of such vessels has
been made by the United States in an
effort to establish in international law
. general policy disposing Of many of
the yexatious problems arising from
A the development of submarine war
fare.
Identical notes have gone forward
asking the various countries at war to
say specifically whether they are will
ing to join in such an agreement. The
declaration of principles would pro-
vide:
THAT noncombatants may expect
protection under the rules of interna-
tional law and the principles of hui
manity when travelling on merchant
ships; that warning must be given be-
fore merchantmen is attacked; that
UClllSClCAJ-OWACU 1nOA C11ct1AJ 0A1ApO AAoSb
obey warnings to stop; that merchant
men shall not be fired on except in
case Of resistance or flight; that no
merchantmen shall be sunk except
where it is impossible to supply a prize
crew or until passengers and crew are
placed in safety; that merchantmen
shall not be permitted to mount arms"
: Favorable responses from the bel
Nigerents would be looked on as clinch-
ing the principles of submarine war
fare for which the United States has
contended through its extended nego-
tiations with Germany and Austria and
at the same time disposing of trou-
blesOme question recently accentuated
by the arrival at New York of three
armed Italian merchant vessels. Ger
many and Austria already have agreed
in effect to the proposals regarding at
tacks on commercial ships, and Great
Britain and her allies always have
been understood to be in accord with
the American viewpoint on that sub
ject.
Officials pointed out that should any
of the belligerents fail to agree with
the proposals, the United States would
have no difficulty in enforcing the prin-
ciple so far as concerned vessels en-
tering American ports. The note it.
self voices a warning that this Gov
ernment is considering adoption of
policy under which all armed mer-
chantmen that enter ports of the
United States in the future shall be
considered war vessels, subject to the
established regulations governing in
ternment.
In it's note the United States calls
attention to the fact that it has
changed its policy toward mounting
gNns on merchantmen since sub
marines began to play such large
part in naval warfare officials made
it clear that this change had not re-
suited from suggestions from any
foreign government, but solely from
the changed conditions
1T was merely from humanitarian
standpoint said one high official in
discussing the note, and in order that
there might be some arrangement to
save innocent lives" Whatever atti-
tude the belligerents adopt in their re-
plies, it was added, the United States
expects to stand on the principles it
has enunciated as sound International
law.
The midland journal., 1916-02-04
ALLIES STOCK NuARANrlNEp. q
Chambers Break out At Newport News
Stockyard.

Richmond, Va. An outbreak of
glanders at the Newport News stock
yards, where horses and mules con-
signed to Great Britain and her allies
are held, caused State Veterinarian
Ferneyhough to quarantine the place.
He said $4,000 worth of mules already
had been shot and 100000 worth of
horses and mules are endangered.
The midland journal., 1916-02-04
CHILD FATALLY BURNED.
Sets Fire To Clothes While Playing
About Range.

York, Pa.-Playing with fire Elmer
Hiestand, the three-year-old son of Mr..
and Mrs. Harvey Hiestand, was fatally
burned. During the absence of the
mother from the kitchen. the child
thrust piece of rag into the range
to see it burn. The flames caught IRE
to the child's dress and he was fatally
burned before the flames could be ex-
tinghished.
The midland journal., 1916-02-04

overskirt amply so. Both are finished
at the bottom with silk-covered cord.
The overskirt achieves a panniere by
means of clever arrangement OF
shirrings at the hips.
The bodice consists of a slipover of
silver-embroidered taffeta and an un-
derblouse with elbow sleeves of chif-
fon. Narrow tucks in the chiffon, and
lace banding at the square neck, are
the decorative details which finish it.
Dance slippers of silver cloth with
silk hose, like the gown in color, COM
plete an adorably pretty toilette.
The midland journal., 1916-02-04
New Waste Baskets.

The bluebird, emblem of happiness.
has come to stay! And where do you
think its latest place for poising is?
No other than as if fitting haphazard
around white-enameled wastepaper
basket! With wings outstretched it
would seem that they were happy
birds flying from a cage
The midland journal., 1916-02-04
KAISER SO YEARS OLD.

He Expresses Conviction That Victory
Will Rest With Teutons.
Berlin.-Flags were out everywhere
in Berlin Thursday in celebration OF
the fifty-seventh birthday Of Emperor
william The only formal observance
consisted of religious services. The
Emperor granted amnesties in several
cases.
The midland journal., 1916-02-04
DIES AT EXECUTION.
Warden At Raleigh suceumbs After
Double Electrocution.

Raleigh, N. CA few minutes after
directing the electrocution of Edward
Walker and Jeff Dorsett in the States
prison, Warden T. P. Sale dropped
dead of heart failure. The doctors
said that the nervous strain incident
to the double execution undoubtedly
caused his death.
The midland journal., 1916-02-04
y. S. SUBMARINE MISSING.
One Ok Type Last Seen At I A. M.
OFF Cape Romaln.

Charleston, S. Gone of the four
submarines of the K type, which were
en- route from northern ports to Pensa-
cola. is missing.
Captain Bryan declined to give amy
information other than to confirm the
report that one of the submersibles
was missing. The buoy tender Man
grove left here for the vicinity Of Cape
Roman.
The midland journal., 1916-02-04
OWNS z HOUSES, BUT sges.
Blind Man, ReapIns Fortune In New
York, Arrested.

New York.-Aleck Azarwicz, a blind
man arrested in Brooklyn for begging
owns seven houses in Pennsylvania.
Azarwicz has been making begging
expeditions into New York to pay off
mortgages on three of them. His re-
ceipts range between 81 and SIS
day. Azarwicz viii spend 80 days in
the workhouse.
The midland journal., 1916-02-04
FRANKLIN P. POPE DEAD.
Was President OF National Bank Of
courtland, Va.

Norfolk, Va.-Franklin Pierce Pope,
president of the Bank of Courtland.
Va, died at his home near Drewry-
vile, Va. He was IS years old and
was one of the most prominent resi-
dents Of this section He is survived
by widow, two sons and daughter.
The funeral services win be held Sun
day.
The midland journal., 1916-02-04

New York President Wilson open
ed his personal appeal to the country
for national defense here.
He gave warning that plans for the
readjustment of the army must be
formulated and carried out without de-
lay. and solemnly declared he could
not predict that the outlook for the
United States would be as bright to-
morrow as today.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-21
A Barren legislature.

The State of New Trk has reason to
feel grateful that the Legislature has ad-
iourned for the year. What it did in the
four months of its existence it might have
done, with reasonable industry, in little
more than half the time. Unfortunately,
it did several things which it should not
have done at all. It's record is not one
which can reflect much glory on the Re-
publicans who constituted the majority in
each house, and must be held responsible
for the sins Of omission and those Of com.
mission.
It was a session singularly barren Of
significant, important work. Budget re-
form, one Of the great problems Of the
state, attempted by both Governor Whit
man and the Legislature simmered down
TO a few changes in the manner of han
ding the appropriation bill, which promise
some improvement, though slight. Against
this misery concession to reform must be
set the fact that the appropriation bill,
as enacted, carries about 100000 more
than last years for administrative cx-
penses, and about 100000 more than
that Of 1914.
Some changes were made in tax laws,
beneficial on the whole and likely TO In
crease the states revenue. a home rule
constitutional amendment was PASSED
which will please some advocates Of that
indefnable privilege and is bound TO dis
please others The woman suffrage amend
ment was adopted, after the Senate had
been prodded into action taken so grudg-
ingly that little gratitude will be paid to
its members by suffragists.
The bill for state police force was
chokcd to death, despite widespread recog-
milton Of the merits Of the proposal. The
Horton bill for the Standardization Of ser
vice and salaries among department en-
ploycs was throttled, though IT would have
improved conditions and produced large
savings. The repeal Of the full crew law
| failed. General amendments TO the labor
law. containing the utterly vicious relaxa-
tons Of the protection for women and
children workers in canneries, and even
more dangerous provisions permitting en-
ploycrs whose machinery breaks down
TO disregard all restrictions as 10 hours OF
labor, were enacted.
Part Of the programme intended 70 afford
financial relief for New York City was
adopted. But that par, which would have
affected state receipts and certain other
sections which would have affected po-
itiral iobhodcrs were slaughtered by the
legislative politicians. a partisan rcdis-
tricting, continuing, If not actually in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-21
REPUBLICAN PROVINCIALISM
An Examination of Mr.. Wilson's Phar-
isaic Speech.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Wilson is greatly perturoed oy inc
"provincialism" OF the Republican party
which he contrasts pathetically with the
shirt which animates his own. Since they
honor 50 especially the memory OF Thomas
Jefferson they must be prepared 10 exemplliy
it. "Hs example was an example oil organ.
ization and concerted action for the rights OF
men, first in America and then by America 5
example everywhere in the world
Eleven months ago the Germans deliber-
ately destroyed over 1000 men, women ana
babies travelling on a defenceless passenger
steamer. over 100 being Americans "hom 'he
government Of the United States was bound
10 protect. The whole force Of the whole
Democratic party. President, Cabinet. Con
gross has not been able 20 procure an
analogy or indemnity. On the contrary the
outrage has been repeated on small scale
i'm the case OF the Arabic, the Ancona and the
Sussex.
The greatest outrage against the mota'
sense of that spirit of humanity which the
President praises so loudly IN Jefferson ma.
inst been furnished US by the pronuncia-
mento Of one Of the most prominent MON
hers Of Congress, a man holding ono OF the
most important positions in that body ana a
devoted Democrat. Because Great Britain
is guilty OF what he calls "navalism' ne con
siders her "more serious possible enemy oil
the United States than Germany and adds
II cannot escape the conviction that both
have been equally guilty OF offence against
the peace and well being OF mankind
Killing babies By the hundred on tho lusi
tania is no more guilty according to the
Democratic Chairman Of tho Committee on
Foreign Relations than advocating a larger
navy than that politician considers desirable.
And Mr.. Wilson accuses the Republican party
of its failure to initiate Thomas Jefferson M
"his attitude toward mankind" JUNlJS.
Now York. April II. 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-21
Military Genius and Efficiency.
1From III. Saturd1v Rcricrl


A German officer taken prisoner at DIX
nude AT the time Of the drive toward Calais,
when he learned how weakly the line in front
of him had been held. burst into tears and
exclaimed: "If we had only Known There
we discover the Achilles heel OF this Prus-
sian system. Il docs not take the chance.
which genius takes, or have any OF the in
buttons which genius has. Napoleon, one
feels, would have known, or acted as If ne
had known. But there is no Napoleon In the
Prussian camp. Napoleon would not have al
lowed the English after lie Cateau TO achieve
the miracle OF their escape. The English cs-
capped owing, apparently, 10 the massive in
ertia Of The German machine, which rolled
upon its appointed way, taking no chances.
German leadership is sound. 1t makes few.
mistakes which thorough competence can
avoid. II IL worthy Of close study and con
tinuous respect. But it has not so far shown
any of the qualities we associate with trlc
military genius.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-21
m 'creasing. the present determinations

creasing. the present determinations
against the metropolis, was passed
Such summary Of its acts emphasizes
the two dominant characteristics of the
late Legislature-a brazen playing OF par
tisan politics. marked by all the old ia
miliar methods of barter on local bills and
distribution of jobs, salary raises and the
like. and notable reaction on questions
of social and economic import-a swing
back to the days when social justice was
a phrase to be met with derision and con-
tempt.
1t was Just the kind Of session predicted
by Senator Brown when he became leader
Of the majority-"a comfortable admins
tration of state affairs" If that policy.
with record such as Senator Brown and
MS associates have accumulated, IS the
kind to appeal to voters. the latter must be
more easily pleased and less critical than
thew have shown themselves TO be in recent
elections.