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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1916-09-20

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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1916-09-20

Son09rond,. u. s., 10. Sept.
%rGiiocili %ilion trai beutc 9tad)-
mitto9 9cgei 3 ll6r aus Gominbia,
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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1916-09-20
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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1916-09-20
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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1916-09-20

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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1916-09-20

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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1916-09-20

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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1916-09-20
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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1916-09-20

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Sit0nc.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1916-09-20

RIVltpANlUfND NlhlNIlN.
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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1916-09-20

Spur Nantcn.
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ma Baltimore SgoBe.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1916-09-20

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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1916-09-20

Observation-Disclosures.
70 f. Gbnndfurb q 60,
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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1916-09-20

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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1916-09-20

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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1916-09-20

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The Washington times., 1916-05-05
THE OLD, OLD STORY

Two measures Of deepest concern
to the District now under considera-
ton by Congress furnish apt illus
trations Of the circuitous paths by
which the District must make its
needs known to that body.
Fortunately there is hope held out
for home for the feeble-minded
of the District. The history Of the
efforts for such an institution run
back over nearly five years. In an
other city presentation of the sub
ject of the care of feeble-m minded to
city council, an investigation by a
committee, and a quick decision
might have been expected. Not so
in Washington.
Clubs here made a campaign for
this institution. A Government
agency, the Children's Bureau, was
enlisted in the work, and made a
survey of the Predetermined popu.
lation. That proved, beyond doubt
the urgent need Of some provision Ia
care for these unfortunates. But that
was only the first step. Since Their
members of Congress had to be i'm
pressed with this information, long
and arduous campaign had to be un'
dertaken, and now it looks as if the
matter were regarded favorably by
a House committee.
Another illustration is the case Of
the new municipal hospital. Com
missioner Newman and other cit,
officials, social workers, and leaders
among the city's physicians hav,
characterized such a hospital as tn,
The Washington times., 1916-05-05
IMPORTANT MOMENTS VOTES

More than 10 per cent Of the cleo
toral votes this year for the first
time will be cast in States in which
there is woman suffrage.
In the national year Of 1896 three
woman suffrage States voted; in
1900, 1904, and 1908, four; in 1912,
six, and in 1915 there will be eleven,
casting 81 Of the 531 votes.
The number Of woman suffrage
States not only Is greater than II
has been in any previous national
election, but it is more important
than the electoral vote itself indi-
Gates, for they are in nearly every
case doubtful States, all in the West,
and none Of them having the tradi-
tional allegiance to the political
parties which is shown in Southern
States toward the Democratic and in
New England States and Pennsylva-
MIA toward the Republican party.
The Washington times., 1916-05-05

city's most urgent need. The Times
made every effort to present the
facts about this need, the Monday
Evening Club spent 5000 in q sys-
tematic campaign for It, scores Of
prominent citizens have been work
ing for it, yet It falls through be-
cause there has been a dispute about
the site, and Congress, forsooth,
can't be bothered about such details,
SO, from present indications, the
hospital will 60 by the board again
this year!
Such experiences are dishearten-
ing. By another session all this
ground will have to be covered
again, and new members will have
to be shown why the Washington
Asylum Hospital should be super
seeded by modern and decent hos
pital.
The Washington times., 1916-05-05
CONCESSIONS MADE
T0U.S. BY GERMANY
No Immediate Break Feared as
Result Of ConciIlatory Tone
Of Latest Note.
Continued From First Page.


by Germany into the communication Of
a strong plea that peace may come In
Europe.
IF the German government" says the
note, nevertheless In resolved to 90 20
the utmost limit OF concessions II has
been guided not alone by friendship con-
meeting the two great nations for over
100 years. but also by the thought OF
the great doom which threatens the en-
tire civilized world should the cruel and
sanguinary war be extended and pro-
longed."
The note then adds that Germany has
twice within the last few months an
nounced before the world Its readiness
TO make peace on n basis safeguarding
Germany's vital interests, thus indicate
ing that Il In not Germany's fault II
peace is still withheld from the nations
of Europe.
The German government feels all
the more justified in declaring that re-
snonsibsity could not be borne before
the forum OF mankind and in history
II. after twenty-one months of the
wars duration, the submarine question
under discussion between the German
government and the Government. OF the
United States we're to takea turn seri-
ousiy threatening maintenance of peace
between the two nations" II says.
The Washington times., 1916-05-05
Bernstorff to Ask u. S.
To Make British Obey

Ambassador Won Bernstorff. II the Ger
man reply is satisfactory to the United
States, will call at the State Depart
ment early next week to take up the
matter Of British violations OF inter-
national law" mentioned In the note to-
day.
This was learned today shortly after
the complete text OF the German reply
was published here.
The three probable points OF negotia-
ton attempted will be the British at
tempt to starve the population OF Ger
many. the arming OF merchantmen, and
seizures OF mails en- route between neu-
trail countries.
The negotiations on the part OF the
German ambassador will not take the
form of demands. Instead, the ambas-
sador will point out that the United
States. in her note. has assumed the
role of upholder OF international law. no
matter where violated. and will call at
tention to the British violations alleged
in American notes, and also previously
alleged by Germany.
1t was the belief of officials that In
some respects the amba ssador would not
find a very receptive attitude lin the
State Department.
II this position Is to be that America
has assumed the role of upholder OF
international law. no matter where vio-
lated he Is expected to be told differ
The Washington times., 1916-05-05
Retirement PLANS
TOPIC OF MEETING
Civil Service Workers In Con-
vention Here to Urge Pen
sions for Federal EmpoIyes.

civil service retirement legislation.
It's prc spects anc the needs for II were
the big topics OF discussion today by
members of Congress ard civil service
employees at the fourth annual conven-
ton OF the National Association Of
Civil Service Employees which began
this morning at EIks' Hall.
More than 200 delegates representing
every section OF the Government SER
vice and coming from all parts of the
country have qualified as delegates 70
the convention and will participate In
the discussions.
The matter Of civil service retirement
Is regarded by the delegates as the most
important business they will have to
consider.
Congressman Heating of Colorado and
hamill Of New Jersey were the prin-
cipal speakers at the afternoon session
OF the convention today. Congressman
Hull Of Iowa and Smith of Idaho ap-
peared before the delegates this morn
ing:
at 1890 o'clock by President Andrew W.
Mckee. Of New York. The Rev. DIR.
=. c. Granger, of the Gunton-Temple
memorial Church, pronounced invoca-
ton. and president Il. c. Brandenburg,
OF the Board of Trade, extended n well
come to the delegates ON behalf Of ths
business men OF Washington.
Corporation Counsel Conrad Syme.
| representing the District Commits
sioners. made an address OF welcome in
which he discussed civil service re-
| tirement.
Congressman Hull of Iowa spoke as
former member OF The association who
LETT the civil service to become a mem
per OF Congress-. He told the delegates
there were several former civil serv-
ice employs in Congress and that they
are all In favor Of some sort OF q re-
Congressman Smith of Idaho. told the
delegates that he favored q retirement
Dill. He believes, however, that there
Ia better chance of securing a Is
per cent increase in salary with proviso
that some Of this will be held back to
| provide for contributory pension. The
association favors a straight pension
system and not a contributory scheme.
| w. ID. Brown. editor OF the r. r. D.
| News, appeared before the delegates
as representing the rural free deliv-
cry carriers. He said his organiza-
tion was interested in the etircment
popusition. although It had not been
able to take much part In the cam
paign for the bill up to the present
time. Now. however. he said he
would enter into a campaign for IL.
He. too, advocated increased pay for
contributory pensions rather than q
straight retirement plan.
The report of the credentials COM
mittee showed that 20: delegates had
presented credentials representing
1896 civil service employees A tele
Ladies' Auxiliary of the National
Letter Carriers Association, of Buff
falo. N. Y. was read and a suita BILE
reply ordered.
The Washington times., 1916-05-05
Senators Think Note
Will Prevent a Break

That the new orders OF Germany on
submarine warfare will. for the time
at least. prevent a break between the
two nations. was the opinion that OBJ
tanned at the Capitol in well-informed
Senatorial quarters today.
Senators for the most part were in
clined to be chary Of comment until
they had studied the note. But 1t was
clear that many of them were Impress
ed with these two facts:
First-That the early part OF the note
Is framed for home consumption in
Second-That so long as Germany
really lives up to the new orders to
submarine commanders break is un-
likely.
Whether the Administration will ac-
cept the note as sufficiently uncondi-
tional compliance with the American
demands as to warrant continuance of
good relations, Senators do not attempt
to predict. But there can be little ques-
ton that the feeling In Congressional
circles is that this Government will not
be justified in going to break so long
as Germany observes law.
Senator Stone. chairman of Foreign
Relations. refused to comment on the
note. He wants to study II before doing
so. This was the attitude of most men,
| bers of the Foreign Relations Commit
tee.
Senator Hughes Of New Jersey took
the view the Administration would be
justified in accepting 1t. II do not be-
lieve we would be warranted In break
ing relations on the strength of this
reply" said Senator Hughes.
Senator Hollis said he had given the
| note no study, btu It seemed to him that
so loLg as no more boats were sunk
with Americans on board. no break
| would be warranted.
The Washington times., 1916-05-05
A PORK" HOLD up

One new project, and that entail
ing no great expense, was included
in the present river and harbor
bill. The determination was ex-
pressed to practice strict economy,
to eliminate all the "pork" and to
make appropriations only to carry
on projects already begun. At the
urgent plea of the President him
self, q single exception was made on
the grounds Of national necessity;
at a comparatively trifling outlay it
might prevent our feet from being
bottled up by an enemy. Incidentally
It would be of great assistance to
the nations commerce.
But the improvement thus singled
out Of hundreds urged upon the at
tention Of the lawmakers unfortu-
nately was for New York harbor-it
was to provide 35-foot channel in
East river from deep water to the
navy yard at cost of 100000.
The result was characteristic.
Local jealousies and antagonisms
were aroused and the Senate COM
mittee struck out the provision.
Rather than do anything for the port
which collects more revenue to the
nation than dozens Of. States COM
bined, some Senators apparently
would endanger the whole nations
welfare. But maybe not.
The truth probably is that the
East river project is to be used as a
club to force its advocates to give
up q little "pork" for other sections.
II is the shameful history Of such
Legislation that one worthy project
costs five times what it should-one
price for the actual work, four prices
for as many useless jobs by which
the necessary votes are obtained in
behalf of the first.
The Washington times., 1916-05-05

orderly procedure. Contrast this
with the disorder and lawlessness
which accompanied the last strike.
The police we're kept busy arresting
the more violent. The emergency
crew Of notoriety seekers who are
ready to join any cause, from the
/. w. w. to birth control, SO long as
II promises to get them into the
newspapers, and then to desert II
when the public attention is else
where, turned out in force.
The difference now may be due
somewhat to the fact that the work.
ers enter the strike with a trump
card already played. It is that they
expressed willingness to appear be-
fore the mayor Of New York in an
effort to reach settlement, while
the employers refused What lay
behind that refusal no outsider can
tell. But the fact remains, and the
workers were not slow to capitalize
IL.
The clothing trade, with its COM
plicated system Of inside and outside
shops, with its contractors, piece
workers, week workers, protocols
shop chairmen, association manu-.
facturers, and Independents, is not
like any other under the sun. Wages
are not primarily at issue in this
strike, but the details of the subtle
and complex structure on which
wages are maintained. What the one
side asserts the other denies, and
vice versa. 1t is beyond the lay
mind to tell who is right.
The Washington times., 1916-05-05
THE OLE swIMMIN' HOLE

James Whitcomb Riley may have
immortalized a certain cole SWIM
min hole" but Col. w. w. Harris
qualities as this springs poet of
Washington boyhood because he has
materialized that poetry in the shape
Of three swimming holes out in Rock
Creek Park for which there are to
be no permits save the password of
ode gang"
AS long as swimming hole was a
place where one might go only on
the issuance of permit it was no
swimming hole at all. The boyish
mind rebels at such violation of
the sanctity of the spot. A quick
plunge in the sparkling, crisp pool,
smacks of great adventure, and it
is not subject for generalization
and calculation. A swimming pool
is a thing almost alive, to the boy
mind, place for sudden decision and
resolution, a gritting Of the teeth, a
heroic ignoring of goose flesh, and
quickening Of the pulse.
Why, those swimming holes in
Rock Creek Park, as long as permits
were required, might as we'll have
been bathing beaches! No boy has
anything against bathing beach; II
is a good place for safe and sane
adults to gambol, it makes an ex-
cellent substitute for a swimming
hole; but that is the most he can
say for it.
1t is a kind and beneficent gov
eminent that provides a swimming
hole, let's him alone for the enjoy.
ment of it, and his version of Pipps
Passes this spring will be sort OF
municipal litany-All's we'll with the
world, all's well with the District OF
Columbia, and three cheers for the
Department of Public Buildings and
Grounds.
The Washington times., 1916-05-05
You've Got to Be a Smith
To Win an Election Here

D.ANVILLE. ILL.,, May 5.-The Smiths
lack but one vote of controlling tho
village council at Rossville, a town
Of 5000 inhabitants. located twelve
miles north of here. At the city cleo
ton Bert, Jess and Dick Smith.
brothers. were elected 10 the council
by big majoritics. Their brother
ing four OF the eight votes in the
council to the Smith family, which is
now seriously considering the feast
bility of launching a village party.
George Smith, q retired farmer. has
already announced. his candidacy for
mayor next year. and has promulgat-
ed n platform that contains Just two
plnnks. One of these Is to change tho
village organization into a city. The
Vile to Smithville.
The Washington times., 1916-05-05
Merchants Parade Confined to Three
Streets by the Powers That Be-"

To the Editor OF THE TIMES:
Permit me through your columns to
explain to the people OF Washington
why the parade of twenty wagons filled
with hat cases which had contained
four dozen hats each. which we had
planned should traverse all the princi-
pal sections Of Washington, was eventu-
ally confined to three streets.
The change was made necessary for
the sole reason that the powers that be
would not grant us the privilege!
1t seems to us to be a very sad situa-
ton when a real business enterprise
one whose life was created here and
that has grown to be one of the biggest
and most liberal In all its dealings in
this community-should be Handicapped
by regulations that have no real con-
structive effect, but destructive to
trade. These same officials have granted
permits to circus and other parades,
which we think only fair. But why dis
eliminate. especially when all the
money We spend remains right here in
Washington. ID. J. KAUFMAN.
Washington, May T.