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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-22
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-22
Wise Man.

Poor Smith says that his wife talks
all the time"
where does Smith come in?"
"He doesn't come in very often: he
knows enough to stay out. '-Exchange.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-22

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New Britain herald., 1916-12-23
DO TIT AGAIN.

Not having children of my own, I often go to play With neighbor Watsons little boys Who live across the way. There Is a toddling youngster there I toss about, and, when I've gone through ev'ry stunt I know He says, Do it again! I bounce him up to- touch the sky, And play a choo-choo train; .- Then climb about on all the chairs, And make out I'm crane. do a thousand fancy tricks, I cackle like a hen; And ev'ry time I finish one He yells, Do it again. I play the bear, and monkey, too, And climb the old rain spout And lead band of pirates bold And chase the Injuns out. stand upon my baldish head And twitter like a wren. No matter how fatigued I am He laughs, DO it again" My strength is fair exhausted now, My breath has flown away; And yet I cannot satisfy
 This lad who's three today. But would give cen more than that, A thousand times plus ten, If I but owned a little lad
 Who'd say, Do it again!"
 JOHN J. DAILY.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-23
French Comment

Paris, Dec. 23.-President Wilson's note and the statement of Secretary Lansing continue to be he sensa- tions of the day and take precedence of everything else in the morning pa- pers. The presidents action by no means meets with favor among the commentators who only vary in the manner of expressing their opinion.
 The principal reproach Is the words of Stephen Pichon who, writing in the Petit Journal, says:
 "The note makes no distinction be- tween the states who provoked the war and those whom 1t was forced upon. The belligerents, whoever they are, see themselves treated in the same manner by President Wilson. He does not remember either the violation of Belgian neutrality, the crimes of, the submarine warfare or any of the monstrous acts which re- volted the conscience of his compa- triots and that of the civilized world. Germany, her victims, Belgians, Ser bians or French, it is all the same.
 America can appreciate this sim, gular conception as she pleases. Wef should be lacking in the first of our duties in not holding it up as an out rage to our honor and our dignity"
 Georges C1emenceau, former premi-. CT, in his newspaper, BHomme En- chaine says:
 "The moral side of the war has escaped President Wilson. He puts on the same footing all of the belliger-' ents without asking for what reason each of them is fighting. Failing to take into consideration these impon- derables, he believes himself just when he speaks to all in the same terms He has not felt that the ends of the war could not be understood in the same way by both sides and cor rectly it would seem almost blasphem- ous to hear it said that the objects seem the same on both sides" Lincoln's answer to the French and British officers to mediate be- tween North and South in 1883 is freely quoted and analogies are drawn between the situations then and now. What citizens of the United States l would blame us if we answered Will l son as Lincoln answered the media tors then ?" asks the Echo De Paris.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-23
AT CHRISTMAS TIME.

aWhatever may have been the vicissi- |des of the past, whatever may have Ben the trials and tribulations, the rrows and the heartaches, there is ways somewhat of joy in the Yule- Be season. The old world never |rkens but what there comes Eentually a rift in the clouds and a krcing shaft of light dispells the |adows. This is what happens at (ristnas when friends and families lite in the one great bond of renem- lance.
 Little tokens, trifling though they ] little reminders of friendship long Ice neglected or forgotten, are the +ngs that count oyer and above all |hers at this time of the year when
 m and women have outgrowh the locent realm of childhood. Criticism
 " be leveled at the American spirit
 extraS agance and the manner in ich the people of this land celebrate ristmas. But the money spent for Is and tokens of esteem is general from funds that can be we'll afford
 It were better spent in this way
 n many others.
 With the going of the years Christ has become more and more nly established as the greatest of
 holidays. It is the one day in
 oh the world sets aside it's cares
 worries and bows in reverence at
 feet of the Savior. Old animosities
 k away at Christmas. Enemies are
 given. The world takes on 8 new
 it, the spirit of the Christ
 q, good will among men.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-23
WHAT SCHWAB SAYS.

At time when most men in the na- rope because of the supposed disaster ti will bring to American industry it is good to hear from an optimist like Charles M. Schwab, Chairman of the Steel Company. The ordnance plant which MT. Schwab directs is fifty per cent. greater than that of the wonderful Krupps works at Essen, Germany, and more than one mil lion rounds of heavy ammunition are turned out every month by this American concern. Despite the fact he deals in munitions of war MT. America after peace has been de- clared among the European nations. This because the great works of American industry, the Bethlehem Steel plant as well as all others, can be turned to the making of goods de- manded in peace times as easily as they were adapted for war business.
 The calamity howlers will not like the views of Charles M. Schwab aired before the Lotus Club of New York The spectators and gamblers of Wall street will not rest so easily in their chairs if the people analyze the re- marks of this great leader of indus trial progress. They would rather have his optimism pointed the other way. A picture of the gloom that is coming is more in keeping with their plans and schemes. But the inevitabl truth must dawn upon the American people sooner or later. The wars ending is not going to disrupt Ameri- can industry in precisely the manner many say it will. There may be a temporary Hull, perhaps, while the various plants are overhauled and peace. After that the business will go on the same as in the past.
 As the United States is the greatest producer of steel in the world, so MT.
 
 steel production. Therefore he knows whereof he speaks. He estimates the years output of steel in this couptry at something like 4O,oOo,OoO tons which, he says, is the greatest in the history of the world If this man who is considered the biggest of all manufacturers in the war u11ni- tions busin ess is not afraid of an early peace in Europe, but rather welcomes such an occurrence, why, in the name of all common sense, are men being frightened out of their senses at the prospect of an early peace? It would seem that the sooner Europe tries to mend it's broken self the better it will be for America. We are the builders. i
New Britain herald., 1916-12-23
RECORDS AWAITING
 AT POST OFFICE
Mail and Receipts Far in Advance
 Of Other Years H

l Present indications at the post office are that all previous records for the | receipt of incoming and outgoing mat l ter of all nature, as well as financial l receipts, will be broken this year. At noon today it was stated by Postmas-t ter Delaney that the receipts have greatly exceeded those of December l 23 last year, with a steady tide of cash throughout the day. Through the capable working force in the office the mail has been kept down wonderfully we'll On account of the all-night service and the increased working facilities, the fears of working the force on Christmas day became some what allayed. Foreman John Meehan
 with his assistant, James V. O'Brien,
 enjoy the distinction of having had
 every outgoing piece of parcel post
 ready for shipment before closing
 time at 10:3O o'clock every evening
 this week. This applied to mail leay-
 Ing the city. The prosperous season
 has added greatly to the parcel post
 business, making 1916 the heaviest in
 the history of the office.
 Postmaster Delaney with his assist
 ant, E. J. Munson, has completed the
 following arrangements for hours, de-
 liveries, etc., at the office tomorrow
 and Christmas Day. The stamp win
 dow will be open tomorrow from II to 12 o'clock and there will be one
 delivery of mail by the carriers. The last mail to be dispatched will close at 12:15 o'clock. The parcel post de- partment will work as long as there is matter to be delivered. On Christ " mas Day. the stamp window will be open from to 12 o'clock. The reg istry window will be open from to 12 o'clock. The money order win dow will be closed throughout the day. The last mail will be received at F o'clock There will be one de- livery by the carriers, but the parcel post delivery will be maintained until all matter has been handled.
 Considerable inconvenience has been caused by persons using Red Cross seals on mail matter and de- posting the same without having the stamp affixed. This means that the clerks have been forced to mark all letters with the postage re- quired at the other end of delivery.
 Postmaster Delaney spoke today of the commendable manner in which the public has assisted in making the work of the post office force lighter by mailing matter early. In past years it was the custom to wait until the last minute before depositing mail, thereby flooding the office during the last days of the season. and making it very unpleasant for the employees The postmaster issued a number of valuable suggestions a week ago, and many have adhered to them
New Britain herald., 1916-12-23
HOMER McKEE'S PRAYER

There are two questions to be here the moment and for many days to come. The first is, who is Homer Mckee? The Billboard a theatrical publication, which has little to do with does not happen to know who Homer Mckee may happen to be. And so the first question is unanswered from that quarter The only thing known is Homer Mckee is not an actor, nor is he connected with things theatrical.
 The second question is, Why should the monthly bulletin published by the Kansas State Board of Health delve into the theological and print psalms and prayers and meditations which have chiefly to do with the spiritual side, while it's aims and aspirations are purely physical and material? The answer to that is probably easier than the one to the first question, because the Bulletin prints the prayer written
 by the unknown Homer, which is an
 answer in itself. And, be it said by
 way of introduction, Homers little
 contribution to the realm of liturgy,
 or ecclesiastical literature, is indeed stuff, but it carries as much weight as some of the psalms of old, even more than the ones that call for
 weeping and gnashing of teeth" Listen:-
 Teach me that sixty minutes make an hour, sixteen ounces one pound and one hundred cents one dollar Help me to live so that I can lie l down at night with clear conscience, without a gun under my pillow, and 1 unhaunted by the faces of those to l whom I have brought pain. Grant, I beseech Thee, that I may 1 earn my meal ticket on the square, and in doing thereof that I may not stick the gaff where it does not be- i long.
 Deafen me to the jingle of tainted money ana the fuSCle or unnOly Sk1ftS. Blind me to the faults of the other fellow, but reveal to me my own.
 Guide me so that each night when
 I look across the dinner table at my wife, who has been a blessing to me, l I will have nothing to conceal. Keep me young enough to laugh
 with my children and to lose myself | in their play.
 l And then when comes the smell of
 flowers, and the tread of soft steps,
 and the crunching of the hearse's 1 wheels in the gravel out in front of 1 my place, make the ceremony short l and the epitaph simple:
 1 Here Lies a Man.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-23
TWICE THIS YEAR,

ER1SIN-8S TWICE THIS EAR. wo Christmases for the American ple is the treat that is being offered the American committee for Ar |ian and Syrian Relief.
 liter enjoying the fellowships and Eious associations of our own Fstmas on December 25th, We may, means of offerings made on that have a vital part in the Christ joys or celebrations of our Ar ian and Syrian friends on Janu- 9th in the Land of the Christ Id. The style calendar is still | in Asia Minor, which. with other {rences in customs, brings their stmas on January 18th of the nan or Western calendar.
 he American people, are asked for tantial thank offerings on Christ Day, which money sent to MT. rIes R. Crane, Treasurer. of the 1nittee at No. 70 Fifth avenue, York City, will be cabled prompt b American consuls and mission
 in the various distribution cen in Armenia, Syria and Palestine, will arrive in ample time for the ha.se of food, clothing and neces- supplies for Christmas distribu- January 18th.
 lere may be no cakes, candy and ies in the stockings of the little ren in Syria this year. Tn fact, may be no stockings; but when id or man is hungry there is ing sweeter than plain bread aps unleavened, and when a an or child is shivering with cold
 is no gown more coveted than a
 woolen blanket.
 csc things the Am erican Com De hopes to give to as many en and children as possible as g stnas present this year, but the Der that will be thus favored vii
 direct proportion to the thought |ss and the Christian brotherlinesS Elristians of America as they this gather around freside and altal entity to observe the anniversar, le Saviours birth.
 e Christmas ship has sailed. It: E cargo Of wheat, flour, rice, etc. be but a.. mouthful when dis ted among the hundreds O lands of hungry people,. Becaus' is the. committee expects to sent ier ship as soon as funds for tn,
 can be secured. In addition t,
 shipments of food landed at th
 of Beirut, theresi is urgent need O
 at other larger centerS inlan( cannot possibly be reached witt cargo. Tabriz and Tifis, for in
 c, in point of accessibility, ar
 CT from Beirut than San Fran
 is from New: York.
 reach these and other center
 y is being cab1ed by the com
 g as rapidly as possible ant
 ican commissions composed O
 ls and missionaries are using i
 he purchase of available supplie i've the lives of the helpless |ees.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-23

q understand your husband 1! something of valetudinarian, Mrs Comeup.' "Oh, dear me, no. He eats meat regular three times @ day American.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-23

New York is going to have a Span ish theater, and New Workers will have an opportunity to learn what a zarzuela is.--Boston Globe.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-23

Some men goes ahead" said Uncle Eben, "actin' as foolish as if dey had to put deir whole lives payin' freak election bets. Star
New Britain herald., 1916-12-23
FACTS AND RANCHES.

"How did Deeds make his reputa- ton as a lawyer?" He was so we'll to-do he could decline cases he knew he couldn't win. ."--Boston Trans criDt
New Britain herald., 1916-12-23
BERLIN PRESS ACCUSES U. s. OF HAVING ULTERIOR MOTIVE Say Wilson Was Acuated By Desire to Help England in Sending Out Note to All Belligerents - Lan-
 sings Statement Called Threat

stating Germanys peace terms to the United States if a conference with the entente, as 1t regards probable, becomes impossible.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-23

"Scorn all except the perfect fathers when it comes to marriage" Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Too late to lassify.-Chicago Tribune.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-23

My old doctor wouldn't take. my malady seriously. He says it's only headache.' He said that to a wom- an with your lnoney?'' "He did, 1T am astounded. You suffer from migraine. e."-Louisville Courier-Jour- nal.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-23
Pointed Paragraphs.

(New York Globe)
 A mule by any other name would be 8 chronic kicker
 If time Is money that of some men must be lead nickels.
 Some men are unable to think when drunk or to talk when sober.
 Know thyself," but don't overdo things by being too exclusive
 When a couple is matched but not mated it's a sort of friction match Even poor man who hasn't dol lar may be we'll off as long as he re- mains single.
 No se1f-respectinE man cares to make love to a girl who makes love to a pug dog.
 There is no hope for the poor girl who is stone blind to the sparkling beauties of a solitaire.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-23

"The New Britain Trust Company will be open Saturday night from to 10 for the receipt of ,depogits.- advt-
New Britain herald., 1916-12-23

H at the Post Office at New Britain aEecond Class Mail Matter
New Britain herald., 1916-12-23

led by carrier to any part of the city 15 cents a week, Csc a month.
 ptions for paper to be sent by mall. yab1e in advance, 60 cents month 9f a year.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-23

Tt requires exceptional ability to hold a government position" Tt does'' replied Senator Sorghum; "a man who can take care of a family on the average government sal ary has ability amounting almost to genius w ashington Star
New Britain herald., 1916-12-23

&Afiy Sunday eXcepted) at 4:15 D. m, Herald Building, 67 Church St.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-23

,nly profitable advertising medium Tn Le city: Circulation books and Icess
 'om always open to advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-23

A Yale professor, in public speech, warmly defends the much abused American politician. Now, it would be only fair on the part of our politicians to drop their natural pre- judices and say something nice about college professors Jour- nal
New Britain herald., 1916-12-23
'tI HEAR YOU CALLING"

Ole Cap Kidd was a slick old soul, Before he died he amassed a roll; But he never knew what he could do On the stock exchange with a branch
 or two In Cap Kidd's day when the world was
 young. If they broke the law they'd all be
 hung; But now they call 'em right and left If they deal in stocks and are neat and
 delft. A man named Glove just the other day Decided to take some change away To give to his relatives far and near So they'd be protected when days
 came drear. He bought a seat on the stock ex-
 change, Went out gunning on the markets
 range, He shot so fast and he shot so fine He slew all the sheep in the gam
 boiling line. When the sheep were slain and his
 blood was stirred lie WadoQ Tn LOT another herd. Then he got the lambs and the bulls
 and bears And when he quit he had all of theirs. With the money he got he formed
 ring Which he called a company,-it's the
 same old thing And Glove & Co then cleaned the gang While business was rushing with a
 Diff and bang. Yes, ole Cap Kidd was a slick old bo But a piker compared with Glove
 & Co.,. When they get the boys running, they
 give one shove! Oh, you might kid Kidd, but you can't
 kid Glove.
 JOHN MCCORMACK Most of the Christmas shopping will be done early tonight. One more day before Christmas. And then the New Year. And then the turning Over
 Of a
 New Leaf. A
New Britain herald., 1916-12-23

Lloyd George declares Lord Northcliffe, Understands the intang- ible psychology of the American people," which goes to confirm our belief that Lloyd George is in a class by hirnself.-Macon Telegraph.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-23

Herald will be found on sale at Hota- afng's News Stand, 42nd St. and Broad Sway. New York City; Board Walk, At
 lanttc City. and Hartford Depot.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-23

One more day before Christmas. And then the New Year.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-23

Most of the Christmas shopping will be done early tonight.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-23
Britain Herald.

AID PUBLISHING COMPANY.
 Proprietors.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-23

And then the turning Of a
 New Leaf. aA
New Britain herald., 1916-12-23

Ole Cap Kidd was a slick old soul Before he died he amassed a roll; But he never knew what he could On the stock exchange with branc
 or tWO
New Britain herald., 1916-12-23
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20
PUBLICATIONS.
YANKEES GOING SOUTH.
Manager Donovan Will Start for
Macon With Party Tomorrow.

NEW YORK. February 19.-The base
ball season will get under way to-
morrow afternoon when the first party
of Yankees will leave for the training
camp at Macon, Ga. The first detach-
ment plans to arrive at Macon in time
to begin practice on the morning Of
birthday, February 22.
The members of the party who will
leave tomorrow are Manager Bill
Donovan, Ray Heating. George Mog-
ridge, Cy Pieh, Plus Schwert, Gilman
Cay, Jim McGovern. Leslie Nunamaker,
Coach Duke Farrell and Trainer Jimmy
Duggan.
The players who will be picked up
en- route are Ford Meadows, Cliff
Markle, Allan Russell, George Finn
and Scout Joe Kelley. The players
who will go direct from their homes
to Macon are Tom Blodgett, William
Piercy, Urban Shocker. Dan Triple,
Alfred walters, Harold Cable. Walter
Alexander, Neal Brady. L. H. Love.
Samuel Ross, Dazzy Vance. Nick Gull
Iop. Don Brown, Charles Mullen and
Joe Gedeon.
The second detachment is due at
Macon March ! and includes Ray Cald-
well, Ray Fisher, Gene Layden, Fritz
Maisel, Luther boone and Bob Shaw
key. The other players. including
Frank Baker, will report at the train
ing camp by March 1.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20
SALARY LIMIT VIOLATED.
Player Bisland Claims Atlanta Paid
Him $3.50 a Month.

: CHATTANOOGA. Tenn, February 10.
AN interesting story Of salary limit
violation on the part of the Atlanta
Southern League club comes out as 4
result OF the transfer of Rivingtof, Bis
land to Chattanooga.
The latter club offered Bisland a con-
tract calling for SEES a month, figuring
that would be fair cut under the new
salary limit. since the league books
showed he was getting $3.50 at Atlanta
last year. However. Bisiand offered to
produce affidavits that Atlanta actually
paid him $3.50 q month. whatever the
books might show. AS a result the
Chattanooga club has declined to take
the player under waivers. as It had
agreed to do.
Manager E3berfeld says that under
the circumstances he knows Bisland
would not Be satisfied at the safaFy
Chattanooga can pay him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20
M11LERs NOW COMPLETE.
Mike Cantillon Announces Make-Ur
Of Minneapolis Club.

ST. LOUIS, February 1s.-Mike Can
tillon announces that the makeup of
his 1916 Millers Is complete, with
Owens and Tyree behind the bat. Weiss
on first. Holland at second. Jennings
for short. Smith at third and an out
field composed OF Cashion. Massey.
Msnoskey and q player to come from
Washington. For pitchers he will have
Hopper. YinEling, Williams, Engel. In
gersoll. Dickerson and Burk, provided
Jimmy McGill says the word as to the
latter. All Mike will need to complete
his "complete" team will be first base
man. a catcher, an outfielder and prob
ably a pitcher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20
ON TOP
Lead Mount Pleasant Duckpin
League by Big Margin.
TIE FOR SECOND PLACE
Arcade Stars and Parks on Even
Terms for the Latter
Position.

The Princetons are so far ahead in
the Mount Pleasant Duckpin League
that there seems to be no probability
that any other team will beat them out
for the championship. They now have
a lead of seven full games. having won
forty-three and lost eleven. The Ar
cade Stars are in the second position
in a tie with the Parks. each with
thirty-six victories and eighteen de-
feats.
George Rawlings heads the league in
the average column, his mark being
1918. Olsen has rolled the highest set
and McCambridge the best game.
The standings of the teams and rec
ords follow: