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The Washington times., 1916-04-24
CHANCES AGAINST WAR

Everybody hopes that it will not
become necessary for this country to
break Off its friendly relations of
long generations with Germany.
There is every reason to believe that
it will pot become necessary unless
the German government is deter
mined to, force a breach.
But it is hard to conceive that the
German government would, at this
day, force such q breach when SO
many times before In the last
twenty-one months 1t has avoided a
rupture by meeting our claims and
demands which never in all those
twenty-one months were more the
claims and demands of principles
and Of civilization than they are
now.
This newspaper, for one, does not
expect that the German government
will compel the United States Gov
eminent to sever diplomatic rela-
tions. We count the chances still
against war. But we should like to
ask some of the stock market ma
nipulators and perhaps some of the
timid public, what if it did?
If we suspended diplomatic rcla-
tions with Germany, even II we
finally entered into formal state OF
war with Germany, what physical
difference could this make TO the
welfare and safety Of the United
States?
We could not actually go to wa,
with Germany in the sense Of send
ing great fleets and great armies
against her, because we have nj
great armies to send and because
Germany could send no fleets to NEE
ours.
Germany could not send any mill
J tary forces TO attack vs. a. long n
The Washington times., 1916-04-24
THE WAR NOT nALP OVER ?

Mr.. Theodore Marburg, one time
minister to Belgium, Is just returned
from a stay in Europe. He had ex-
ceptional opportunities to learn what
leading men are thinking away down
under the surface Of their minds. He
talked with King Albert, with mill
tary leaders; and the trend Of his
sympathies may be guessed from the
fact that he brought home with him
a son who has lost a leg in the al
lies aviation service. Yet
ain my opinion" said Mr.. Mar
burg, "the Germans are stronger
than ever, and the war isn't half
over"
A war Of five years or more is
what that prediction would mean; it
is now practically two years old.
Can the nations, can any Of them,
stand the strain for such time ? Can
the high-pressure sort Of war that
we have seen for two years be con-
tinued two or three years more? 1t
seems utterly impossible; and prob
ably It would not happen.
More likely, the war will settle
down, after Verdun's issue shall have
been decided, to a matching Of wind
and staying powers. There will be
fighting, and plenty Of it; but il Ger
many does not force q favorable is
sue as result of the Verdun cam
paign 1t seems probable that her day
for spectacular offensives will have
passed. She will, in effect, be on the
defensive, especially economically.
When Mr.. Marburg says that Ger
many is in his opinion stronger to-
day than ever, he doubtless is talk
ing Of her military status. Eco
nomically, no one Of the warning
countries save only Japan is SO
strong as at the beginning, though
all Of them have their resources bet
ter in hand, more available for ap-
plication where needed.
There is food for thought in the
pessimistic view Of the veteran dip.
lomat. II this war shall last two
years longer, can America live
through that period and not be in.
volved? 1t can be ACCOMPLISHED only
by marvel Of either good manage.
ment or national forbearance. Look.
ing about the world as it stands to.
day. it must be said that il there
shall be two or three more years Of
this struggle, America will have q
poor chance to escape involvement.
Wherefore the greater need to pre-
pare, fast and effectively.
Let it begin with the passage Of
the Senate army bill.
The Washington times., 1916-04-24

Is the favorite man for Vice President
in several tentative tickets.
Senetor Robert La Toilette OF wis
consin will have his own state behind
morn n cha nIes'S P FsrSsn srsa Of o fn
diana. former Vice President, has the
Indiana and Kentucky delegations. A
few Old Guard Republicans think con-
ditiors might shape up In the conven-
ton In way to concentrate Old Guard
support on. Fairbanks In case the Root
boom should collapse.
Goyernor Whitman's statement. issued
at Albany, says: n.
II had supposed that my position was
not been my fault II such is not the
case.
Long before the Republican state
convention In New York stated an
publicly as could that In my opinion
delegates from this state 70 support
Justics Hughes In the Chicago con-
vention; that I was sure, as I am to-
day. an overwhelming majority OF Re-
publicans In New York earnestly desire
Justice Hughes nomination.
II have no doubt whatever that II
a vote could be taken among the Re-
publicans In this State Justice Hughes
would lead any other candidate at least
Ave to one.
Primary Result Significant.
II had made a somewhat similar
statement just before the primary cleo
ton. In order that the voters might
know exactly where I stood and whom
I would support In the Chicago conveh-
ton should be elected delegste-at-
large.
Notwithstanding the fact that some
opposition developed to my candidacy
AS n delegate-at-large. and, although
mine was the fourth name on the ticket
led all other candidates by majorities
ranging from 2.600 TO upward OF 5000 IN
what was strictly partisan organiza-
ton primary.
II was the only candidate that had
Expressed preference for Justice
Hughes. and I believe that my lead
was due TO the fact that the voters
even in this indirect way. which wal
Hughes
II have not conferred with Justics
Hughes on the subject, and 1 mean nc
disrespect to him when say that I an
not very deeply concerned about his In.
dividual desires In the matter. IL the
people of this nation believe the wei
fare OF the republic requires his pres.
ence In the White House, they have tn,
right to insist that he shall 20 there
IL ~ for them to decide and not fol-
him. and i purpose 20 do everything ir
my power at Chicago to assist in ths
free expression OF the choice which
believe In the sincere and wellnigh uni
versal choice OF the members Of the Re
publican party"
The Washington times., 1916-04-24
Sewing School Exhibit
To Continue Tomorrow

The exhibit of the work OF the girls
in the Trade Sewing School at Neigh
borhood House which was opened Friday
at the Raleigh will continue through
out tomorrow, Il is announced. The ex-
hibit will be open for inspection until 9
o'clock this afternoon ard from 2 until
tomorrow afternoon.
The Trade Sewing School Is conducted
Jointly by the College Club and the Col
iegiate Alumnae. The work OF the
pupils, as shown by the exhibit. includes
the making OF children's garments, lin
gerie. waists. towels. and fancy articles
The public IL Invited 10 inspect the ex-
hibit
The Washington times., 1916-04-24
COMING EVENTS ON
CAPITALS PROGRAM
Tsday's AInusements - Schedule
for Tomsrsv.
Today.

Annuel meeting. congregation Grace Eplsco-
pal Parish. In Parish Hall. osorsetown.
Concert. United States Soldiers. Home Band.
bandstand at home. y. m.
Concert Marine Band. White House. $50
Meeting. Board Of Trade. sp. m.
Maccsbees. New Ebbitt, sp. IN.
Houss not sIsrG M ana aos s,s sai'dr'n White
Meeting. Mid-ciiy Citizens Association. 100
setenth street northwest. Sp. m.
ternity. University Club. 5 p. N.
room s.O. Mun.ey Baildins. 8 .. m.
plsysrounds OF the Johu.sn and Powell.
schools. under auspices Of the Parent
Meeting. National Aerial Coast Pa,roi As
sociation, room 81 Southern BuildinE.
Presentation OF drinking fountain by Cow
ernor Thomas weiles Society, Children Of
the American Revolution. Willow Tree
M PAIN playground Wro r.d 10 park
Hotel Powhatan. 9 D. m.
bsret-dinner-dance. Connecticut Avenue
Citizens Ass: association: New Esei't sp: m;
teams, Y. w. c. A.. SD. m.
Reception to new pastor. the Rev. John H.
Of Ryiand Methodist Episcopal Church,
Tenth and streets southwesi, p. m.
Donation party. beneht OF 81. AIMS Infant
Asylum. Convention Hall. Sp m.
Exhibit Of lingerie etc. made nv Trade
Sewing school OF Neighborhood House. Col
lege Club rooms. Raleigh. afternoon and
evening.
Reception. complimentary TO board OF trus-
tees. under direction of the tea room COM
mittee. Home Club. $50 y. m.
Mssonic-Dawson, No 1s: National. No ~:
Mount Vernon. No. ). Royal Arch Chapters:
Temple. No. u: Columbia. No. Is. Eastern
Star
Odd Fellows-Union. No. II; Beacon. No. IS:
Langdon, No. 70; Esther. No. 5. Rebekahs.
Knights Of Pythiss-calanthe. No. IL; Deca-
tur. No. 0.
ell, Northeast Council.
Knights OF Coiumbus-Potomac Council.
Elks-Dance commttee meets.
Socialist party-United Garment WORKERS OF
America. Local No. Ill: Italian branch
The Washington times., 1916-04-24
PRESIDENTIAL BEES
TO BUZZ IN CHICAGO
9. 0. P. Aspirants Soon to Open
Campaign Headquarters IN
Windy City.

with, little more than six weeks left
before the Republican convention will
open at Chicago. aspirants are begin
ming TO lay their. plans for opening up
their headquarters In that city and con-
Quoting their campaigns from that CEN
ter.
Managers of campaigns are preparing
TO get on the ground early, realizing
many delegates are uninstructed. and
that II will be we'll to. lose no time in
counting the man without instructions
who II delegated TO attend the con-
vention. All such individuals are sure
of royal welcomes the minute they haul
their grips on the trains in the Windy
City.
Stand Of Delegates In Doubt.
About two-thirds Of the Republican
delegates are chosen. II IL impossible
to 20 over those delegates and to pick
with any assurance the name Of the
man who IL going to get the nomina-
ton. Each OF the favorite sons IL put
ting forth claims. and today the Weeks
forces gave II out they are much en-
courageu over the outlook.
The one fact that cannot be disputed
by any one r. that Justice Hughes
continues to loom up as powerful
factor. and that there In no Sign as YET
the efforts to smoke him out have pro
duced results. and further. that Col.
onel Roosevelt In going to have In al
likelihood a>strong foundation of dele
gates or which his hackers will build.
Question Of Psychology.
ITS going TO be question OF ths
Psychology OF the situation" said on'
political leader today. Under certain
circumstances. Roosevelt will sweep tn,
convention. Under others. he will not.
The weeks managers have announced
they VIII open up Chicago headquarteri
May %. Other political chiefs In charg,
The Washington times., 1916-04-24
Tomorrow.

Illustrated lecture, Character Analysis. or
How 10 Judge a Man." Prof. n. W shef-
ferman, Home Club, Sis ID. m.
Meeting. washinston EouaI sa,,rr.,. co,,.
eli, red room, New Ebbitt. o. m ~o'h
Have Seen IT, Bisbon chsr,a. As
currier FOR The benent nj Mar,ha, iInma
for the Destitute. Rauscher's n M NUNS
Musicale for the benedt ~ the ki,nd co,-
srsssionsi IiSrsry SrS he onho' oon-
MeetinE. North Capitoi ana Eckinrton Gill
s ssS A.s Ssn,n hs ns Emery
1optSs..i IN m TUG" anu Hahdo'ph place
Meetins' Iessie Of American pan wom.r
RaIeish n m '
Easter dance. Georgetown chaptsr of IN.
Dsit. Chi F,atsynisy Msy w,.,and o. ,me
CeIshra tion nineteenh anniys,sar,, ~ X; ~ ~
inston councii Knish,s OF c Sl
Rauscher's~ foiiovine initia,ion N haii
Mss,ins sontheast Tvs .hinston ,-i,izas.'
sooiation DonoLoa's Hall In M "
Card party, benent Of George washington
Cairo afiernoop' " '0A'u VI '"a"'s"''
Lecture "iInpubiished Resulta NJ R.c.pt r,..
ssarches on Eusenics DR. AIaxsnd.r crs :
ham RsiI aassmbIv room NJ %
o. m. 49,
lecture ',OrIsin of thu Eastern ous.,ion IN
Yhs sn.cisi Trsatv 81 ,ssi !" p,os 'rha.,aor "
p. Ion, American University, $40 D. m
The Washington times., 1916-04-24
Two Earth Shocks Are
Recorded At Georgetown

Two earthquakes were recorded here
last night by the Georgetown University
seismograph. One, which lasted from
ll:31 p. m. to 1901 a, m. was 1900 miles
distant.
The second. which was so severe as "a
throw the recording needles out Of
place. lasted from 3;os to t:is. and was
2i0e miles away.
The Washington times., 1916-04-24
FRANCOIS AID FROM RUSSIA

The most reasonable explanation
Of Russia's action in sending an
army to France seems to be that
which comes from Marseilles, with
the appearance Of at least semi-offi-
cial authority. It is that Russia Had
raised and trained larger force of
men than she could equip, transport,
and munition, and that, as the west
ern front could take care of them in
these regards, and provide them
plenty Of good fighting, it was
deemed wise to send them there.
At first glance it might seem that
this was rather weak explanation.
Wouldn't it be as easy to send gun
from France to Archangel, for a
Russian soldier to use, as to send
the soldier from Archangel to
France to get his gun? It sounds
like a poser; but on examination it is
nothing Of the kind.
Keeping soldier in the field fight
ing involves a vast deal more than
putting gun in his hands. He must
be put where there is fighting to do,
must be fed, sheltered, provided with
all kinds Of paraphernalia. 1t would
[; be positively dangerous to place a
million soldiers along a fighting line
where only half a million were need
ed, unless back of that million were
transport facilities, stores, ETC., to
keep them in good condition.
Russia's real problem seems to
have been to use such transport
facilities as she had, where they
were. The railroads to Archangel
were available to move the troops
out. A great terminal has been
built there, and double-track rail-
road runs back into the interior. Over
this railroad the government is
bringing in an almost unbelievable
amount of munitions and supplies.
Solid trains run from Archangel
back to the interior, loaded to capac-
ity; while on the return trip the
cars are well-nigh empty. So it is
possible, without any strain on the
railroads capacity, to send soldiers
for the outgoing vessels, which come
with loads of ammunition, arms, and
other necessaries, and would 20
away empty unless they were used
as transports.
In short, the transport problem Is
solved in advance if Russia wants to
send soldiers to the western front
1t costs almost nothing to do it, for
both railroads and ships are moving
empty, in that direction, and must
continue to do so. The question is
merely whether the men can be
spared. Russia says they can be;
and the most casual consideration OF
Russian population statistics forces
the conclusion that she is right. II
is now declared that 100000 Slavic
soldiers will be transported to the
western front, where they will as
suredly be an important factor in the
situation.
The appearance of steady stream
Of Russian troops on the western
lines points to the probability thai
the recent conference Of allied lead
ers in Paris determined that the "bil
push" is to be made in that region
While there is frank announcement
of Russian forces arriving in France
the censorship permits stories h
come through, alleging that England
The Washington times., 1916-04-24

Mr.. Bryan wants to write the Dem.
platform. Which recalls the fact that
they made one at Baltimore, and
Bryan stayed until after 1t had been
badly bent.
The Washington times., 1916-04-24

Our Mex. excursion keeps right up
with the latest modes in warfare. Al
ready we have the atrocity reports.
The Washington times., 1916-04-24

Memphis editor opines that the ul-
innate in temerity is reached when
Carranza holds up one hand with the
stop signal and holds out the other
one for loan.
The Washington times., 1916-04-24

The court may be right in ruling
that Bacon wrote Shakespeare, but
you have to hand II to him for writ
ing Nothing is but what is not" be-
fore the days Of German U-boat cor
respondencs. 44.
The Washington times., 1916-04-24

These days when the carpets are
up and the wall paper is down, it's
no breach Of the wedding agreement
to dine at the club.
The Washington times., 1916-04-24

Villa, according to a wheelingite,
is the greatest extant corpus deficit.
The Washington times., 1916-04-24

Well have a new crop of Ford
jokes If this pestiferous primary
business keeps up.
The Washington times., 1916-04-24

When is a picture Of the Sussex
not picture of the Sussex? When
done in German ultramarine. Go to
the head Of the class, Gerald.
The Washington times., 1916-04-24

The high cost of gasolene, we note,
has not changed the odor of Easter
clothes just back from the cleaner.
The Washington times., 1916-04-24
Contest In Massachusetts,.

The Massachusetts, primaries tomor-
row will determine the relative strength
OF Gov. Samuel W. Mccall OF that
state and Senator Weeks, the choice OF
biz force of Massa chusetts Republic
cans. Tie Massachusetts primaries also
will Indicate how many Bay State Re-
publicans want Colonel Roosevelt.
Senator Sherman OF Illinois will get
the complimentary vote OF his state
delegation, but not any others. II Is
believed. Congressman James r. Mann
of Illinois. once regarded as in the list
o. possible winners. Is not any longer
Theodore e. Burton Of ohio. former
United states Senator, q fine talker.
was running strongly for time. Re-
Gently less has been heard OF his con-
didacy. 1t Is expected he win have scat
tered support outside of the Ohio dele
CATION. but not sufficient 10 put him IN
the big fellow class.
II senator william u. Borah OF
Idaho. hailed from State with a
bigger. electoral vote, or from a State
geographically more favored from a
nomination viewpoint. his friends are
confiden his name would be one OF
those most seriously considered In the
Chicago convention. Az II ". Borah
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-13
West Virgi,,fo Briefs

WHEELING: Plans for the contin-
uance of the campaign Tor equal sur
trage in this state Will be made at
meeting of the West Virginia
Equal Suffrage Association called for
December 28 and % in this city by
Mrs. ellis A. lost. Of Morgantown,
president.
HUNTINGToN The. Rev. Jerry W.
Harmon. of Wayne county, recently
]. pastor Of the Pleasant Valley Baptist
church. has accepted a call recently
rendered 10 become pastor of the
Walker Memorial Baptist church in
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-13
ASK IA MINIMUM WAGE
FOR TENN LESSEE WOMEN

MEMPHIS. Tenn, Dec. 16--A
movement has been launched here
looking to urging the next session
OF the state legislature to enact a
minimum wage Law for women, at
a recent session OF the legislative
committee evidence was produced to
show that women and young girls
are doing mems work for SO, 81 and
So "a week, and that. with the pres
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-13

RIQI-NDSTILLE: Warden NJ. III.
White the state penitentiary. has
not vet definitely decided as to which
of his boys he Will recommend this
year to Governor II. d. Hatfield for
the annual Christmas pardon. Only
prisoners OF long confinement are
considered, and everything else being
equal, the pardon usually goes to the
one who has been confined in tho
prison the greatest length OF time
Unde rstrict adherence to this rule,
the pardon this year would go to
Wiley Lewis, colored. Of Fayette
county, WHO was received on July 16,
1897, under life sentence for murder.
lie is SIS years Of age. Ranking sec
ond is Harrison Moore. also colored,
who was received on March q, 1898.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-13

CHARLESTON: Requisition has
been made on the war department
for equipment for the headquarters
company OF the First infantry, West
Virginia National Guard This com
pany was authorized six months ago
and has become one the most import
ant. units in the regiment. An effort
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-13

this city He will begin his new
duties January i.
PARKERsBURG Calvin TripIett.
a young man OF Davisyille, is in the
city hospital here with serious burns
received when 4 can of gasoline ex-
sploded at his home. He tried to re-
Yive q FIRE with the gasoline.
BLEEFIELD: ". i. Shaffer has
resigned as secretary OF the Bluefleld
chamberof commerce to become man
ager Of 4 like organization ut Leban-
on, Pa. He Will take up his new du-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-13

BLUEFIELD: IN order that
clerks may attend church, drug stores
of this city will be closed from $50
a. m. to 1880 p. IN. each Sunday. The
agreement to close is voluntary
one among local merchants brought
about by the efforts of Bluet1eld min
listers.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-13

CHAR LESION: Lieut.. Harold B.
Cornwell. Company C. of Charleston,
#of. the Second West Virginia Infantry,
who has been stationed at Fort Thorn
ms. Ky, 70 drill recruits from this state.
has been ordered BY the war depart
ment TO proceed at once to San An
tonic, Tex, and join his command.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-13

WHEEIING.: Eight municipal
ties Of Ohio county Will on January
4. elect officers for the ensuing fiscal
year. The towns in which elections
will be held are Warwood, Woods
dale, Edgewood. Pleasant Valley,
Elm Grove, Patterson and Triadel-
phia-.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-13

WHEELING: The largest payroll
in the history of Wheeling. will be dis
tributed to employees the week before
Christmas. It will total more than,
$2,000,oO0 Munitions workers will
get much of it.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-13

CHARLESTON: a triangular con-
test among citizens OF three small
towns In Mason county concerning the
location Of a passenger station on the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad. was given
expression before the public service
commission This week Citizens OF near
Dam 26 object to the station being
moved to Hogsett, and those of Ben
Lomand wish it handy TO their commun-
ity. Arguments were presented and
the commission is considering the NOR
It's otthe claims.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-13

HUNTINGTON: Plans for the es-
tablishmcnt Of cooperative stores IN
an effort to reduce the prices Of foou-
stutrs. have been made BY the Hunt
Irrton Trades and Labor Assembly.
This body represents every union
worker i'll the city. and it is proposed
that the allied craftsmen take stock IN
the community stores and Gconfne their
purchases to these establishments.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-13
corrected the Moore girl at a session

CHARLESTON: a bill has been
prepared to be presented to the legis-
lature providing for the creation Of
g state printing house in which all
the states printing and binding will
be done. 1t is said the governors
message to the OF legislature will
recommend this printery-. This mes
sage is already in the course of
preparation.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-13

is being made to develop the entire
regiment so that it will be on a par
with the Second infantry, which is
expected to be retained on the Mex
lean border all winter
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-13

POINT PI.EsSAN;T Miss Vivian
Brown, teacher in the Greer school of
the Cconer district here. is suffering
from q beating She received at the
hards of Winnie Moore and Ethel
Greer. two Of her pupils. Miss Brown
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-13

.ent Of living far above normal, they
cannot susist on the small amount.
1t was charged low wages drive
women to the streets. especially
whero they are dependent. upon their
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-13

PARKERsDURG: DR.. H. a. Gilt
ner, Of New York has arrived here
With a view to securing suitable
quarters for the United States naval
recruiting station. to be established
here permanently as central sta
ton for GAINESVILLE. Chillicothe, Hunt
ington and Charleston.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-12-13

CHARLESTON: Trust companies
doing business in West Virginia have
increased their resources sixteen per.
cent during the last year. The
resources Of these corporations have
reached a total OF s2Q, $4,000 or
S4,281,000 more than the total re-
ported in 1915
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wages alone. a bill, both to fx al
scale Of wages and to regulate.
Women's hours OF work, will be.
drafted and presented to the legis
lature.