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CONCERNING THE MEN
WHO WROTE PATRIOTIC
SONGS or THE NATIONS


New York, Jan. 21.-From Data
just gathered by the Metropolitan
Opera company. these facts are learn
ed about patriotic songs familiar to
nearly everyone:
The national song of the French, the
ttMarsellaise," was composed by Rou-
get de Lisle. a captain of engineers
quartered at Strasburg when the volun
teers of the Bas Rhin received orders
to join Luckner's army. They had no
music, but at the suggestion of Diet
rich, the mayor of Strausburg, De
Lisle composed this song on the night
of April "a, 1892. 1t was subsequently
sung in Marseilles with immense sue
cess, hence its name. The song as it
stands is the greatest revolutionary
hymn in the world. The French gov
ernment recently transferred the body
of Rouget de Lisle (who suffered i'm
prisonment for his revolutionary
opinions during his lifetime) to the
Palace des Invalides with great pomp
and ceremony.
The music of Deutschland uber
allies" was written by Hayden in 1897
The present words were not written
until 1871. by Hoffman Won Fallers-
leben. At that time Germany was
not united into an empire as it is to-
day.
The "Wacht am Rhein" was written
by Max Scheckenberger, an obscure
Swabian merchant, and the music was
by Carl Wilhelm. The song became
popular during the Franco-German
war.
The national hymn of Austria was
composed by Hayden and is known
as the "Emperor's Hymn"
The words of the "Star-Spanglel
Banner" were written by Francis
Scott Key, an American prisoner on
British man-o'-war during the bonn
bardment of Fort McHenry in 1914.
The melody is an old English drinking
song.
The words of Yankee Doodle"
were probably written by DR.. Shuck-
burgh, a surgeon in the French and
Indian wars. Halliday, the antiquar-
ian, asserts the melody is derived
from a chant used in the Italian
churches of the twentieth century 1t
is well known that the song was vim
tage song in France and Spain. and
a song of the reapers in Holland. 1t
is also said to be founded on jig of
1745, known as Kitty Fishers Jig"
The Caveliers are said to have used
it in ridicule of Cromwell just as the
British used it against the Ameri-
cans.
The origin of "America"-the tune
of "God Save The King" in England
and Hell dir i'm Sieges Kranz" in
Germany-is in doubt. though it is
often ascribed to DR.. John Bull, an
Englishman. 1t is also ascribed to
Henry Carey.
The Russian national anthem. God
Protect the Car" is one of the most
majestic of hymns. 1t was composed
by Colonel Alexis. an officer in the
Russian army. in 1882, to words by the
poet Jonkowsky. 1t is probably the
only inspired national song ever
written to order"
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HIGH SCHOOL NOTES
q. c. H. S.
(Ry J. Leslie clanvilIe).
Assembly Period.

There was short assembly period
Monday morning, but the regular
chapel exercises will come later in
the week; probably ON Thursday.
Second Semester.
The first semester has been an
unusually succs5sfnl one.
20S students assembled in Septem-
ber, the largest by considerable ma
jority every known to C. C. H. S.
A splendid faculty awaited them.
and in short while everything was
moving smoothly. In very few schools
can one fin5 such excellent relations
between students and teachers as at
C. C. II. S. The faculty reception, held
this year on September 16. is distinct
ly "get acquainted" affair, and ac-
complishes much in promoting good
fellowship and school spirit.
The first semester marked the ad-
dition of two new departments,
manual training and domestic science
These practical and important sub
jects have proven very popular from
the first, and a great deal OF excel
lent work has been accomplished in
each. 1t also marked the completion
of the new manual training and gym.
building.
The armory bali tournament be-
tween the classes was the most sue
cessful ever held.
II uaS dacidad tbfs voar 70 auard
&c" to the winners of the tennis tour
nament. and the honor was hotly con-
tested. Thirty two entries in the
girls tournament and thirty-six in the
boys, made long, but none the less
interesting season. Many OF the
games were exceptionally good. and
the winners, Marion McFarlane, and
Harold Chase proved themselves ex-
cellent players.
Basket ball practice was not start
ed until late in the season This prov
ed handicap to the fellows. conse-
quently, the showing made so far has
not been as good as might be wished.
The men are, practicing faithfully.
however, and change in the record
is expected Friday night when c. C..
II. S. meets Monte Vista.
Newer and better rifles than the
ones used before have been secured
for the cadets. Target practice has
been made a regular part of the mill
tary work. This feature has been
greatly enjoyed by all the men. and
has furnished some excellent training
in marksmanship.
In the manual Of arm sand field man
euvers a higher standard IS being
maintained than ever before. The IN
stallation of commissioned officers
this year was a very impressive cere-
mony, and an inspiration to every
cadet to make the military work a
credit to the school.
The debating society of the school,
the Forensic League. has meyer lost
popularity since its organization two
years ago. Its membership is limited
to twenty. and there is usually walt
ing list. Interest in the work is kept
at high pitch at all times. Col. T. d.
Harris organized the league and has
worked for it faithfully and competent.
ly.
For some years c. C. II. S. has had
an excellent chorus and glee club.
but the work done by these organiza-
tions during the past semester was
above the average.
Well conducted. and pleasing social
events were not neglected in the
school life. Each class has the privi.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-01-27
PIANO IN CANON CITY FOR RENT
OR SALE CHEAP IMMEDIATELY

We have a good used piano here
which we will either rent or sell at
very low price and on easy terms
rather than pay storage or freight to
Denver. Can be seen and tried. Rent
will be applied on purchase later If
desired. Write at once for location
and details. Address KNIGHT-cAMP-
EELL MUSIC CO., Denver Colo.
w2t
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TRYING FOR 10000 MEMBERS IN
1916.

The order of the Modern woodmen
of America is trying for 100000 new
members in 1916 and have adopted as
the slogan of its campaign wen get
'em" The organization now has a
membership of approximately 500, 500
in the United States and is one of the
largest OF its kind in existence. The
increase in its membership in 1915
was s0,12e, of which SS72 was added
last month. In one of its advertising
circulars the following expressive
aIliterative phrase is used, Dame De-
eember disinters drones. digs down
deep. drives dormant dozers desperate
and delivers dandy donation"
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-01-27

LOnlcS. 1 was get
ing worse everyday
j had chiIls, my head
would ache, ! was
always tired. / could
not walk straight
because of the pain
in myback and had
pains in my stom-
ach. l went to q
doctor and he said l
must go under an
operation, but ] did
not go. / read in
the raner ah0u Z
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1916-01-27
WOMAN AVOIDS
OPERATION
Medicine Which Made Sur
6geon's Work Unnecessary.

Astoria, N. Y "For two years l
was feeling i'll and took all kinds of
The Washington times., 1916-11-23
"RUNTS" VICTORIOUS
Therefore, Army Expects to Defeat
NAVY Saturday.

WEST POINT, n. Y. Nov. 23.-The
"Runts" and the "Flankers" played
their annual game yesterday and the
"Runts." that 10. the little men, de-
feated the "Flankers." the big men
of the battalion. A "Runt" halfback
grabbed a fumbied ball and ran ATTY
yards for the lone touchdown OF the
day. According to an Army tradi-
tion, whenever the "Runts" defeat
the "Flankers." the soldier varsity
eleven will win from the Navy.
Therefore. there 10 great Joy here.
Two hours OF the hardest kind OF
work completed the Army's prepare
tons for the battle with the Navy.
The varsity men were all In their
places today. with Captain McEwan
at center. Knight and Meachsm,
guards; Jones and Butler, tackles:
House and Shrader. ends; Gerhardt,
quarterback; Place and Oliphant.
halfbacks. with Vidal at fuilback.
Daily shifted his backneld men about
some. Vidal was retired early in the
drill and his place went to Ford.
Place also gave way early and
Bringham. who has been coming fast
OF late. was used for a brief time in
his position. Harmon went In for
Oliphant and showed plentyAof speed
II has been decided TO have Elmer
Oliphant do the Army's puntiAR Sat-
urday. Yesterday he averaged nifty
five yards on his punting and kicked
a number OF field goals from varying
distances, all from placement.
The Washington times., 1916-11-23
MAY USE SUBSTITUTES
Second String Sacks Shine In Hill
toppers' Workout.

Just what backs will represent
Georgetown Saturday against BuckI
nell will not be determined by Coach
Exendine until the last minute. II
the second string quartet, consisting
OF Jim Sullivan, Jim O'Boyle, Supple
and Dutch" Leighty, continues to
show the class II did In yesterday's
practice scrimmage, Il may obtain the
honor OF starting the Buckncii con.
test.
Hard practice seems to have work.
ed havoc with the life and dash OF
the Blue and Gray varsity. Against
West Virginia Wesleyan the right side
Of the line was slow. and one or two
backs failed to show any pep" In
yesterdays scrimmage drill, this dull
ness seemed to have affected almost
every varsity man.
Tickets for the George Washing.
ton Georgetown game will go on pub
lie sale tomorrow at Spaldings. Large
patches OF the pasteboards have been
taken bv both universities, but there
should be plenty OF good seats for
those wishing to see the revival of
this old rivalry.
The Washington times., 1916-11-23
WOULD PUTTEAM
NLEAGUE HERE
Alexandria Would Join School
boy Basketball Circuit n
Locals Are Wiling.
BY BRYAN MORSE.

Alexandria would make q bid for
basketball honors in this city during
the coming campaign. and II out with
q request to be admitted TO one OF
the scholastic leagues here. f.. L.
Summers, manager of the Alexandria
High School basketball team. In try:
Ing to arrange games with the local
here. ~ = VIZ
1--WE are DESTROYS of entering one
OF the scholastic lesguea In Washing.
viii appreciate any help that can be
The Hiexsndrians have a nrst rat.
basketball team, capable OF holding
t 1w cunt NTH ss %o't sny 90 the ns nssS
that the yirEinians will make Appli-
cation TO join the Interscholastic Bas-
ketball League.
cult composed OF Friends, Army and
Navy Props, st. Adams, and the
Georgetown Props. The entrance Of
| the Alexandria team would complete q
| nve-club circuit.
May obtain Arcade.
Hope 10 entertained that the Arcade
| can be used for q league, as It is un-
derstood that negotiations are under
way between the Catholic University
| management for the use OF the moor.
| One league 10 now playing at the
Arcade, and 10 II IL decided to open
up the auditorium for floor games this
] winter the Interscholastic Basketball
I League may resume its struggles.
Within the next ten days basket
ball 10 due to take a sudden squirt.
The scholastic football season 10
about done save for a game or two.
and the floor game IL beginning to
1 attract q host OF athletes.
The Washington times., 1916-11-23
TURFMEN RALLYING
TO BELMONTS AID
Proposed Action Against Pim-
leo Track Meets With
Hearty Approval.
By JOE VILLA.

NEW YORK. Nov. 23.-Turfmen all
over the country are coming to the
support OF August Belmont, chair
man OF the Jockey Club, in his oppo-
sition to Pimlico's attempt to- do
away with stakes. They realize that
the welfare OF racing and breeding
Is in the balance. There is a broad
spirit throughout the land regarding
the task OF upbuildinE the turf and
Mr.. Belmont's attitude is meeting
with hearty approval.
The Jockey Club, which Is all
powerful, has made a long deter.
mined fight to improve the quality OF
the sport. The values OF important
stakes run on the New York tracks
have been increased, with the result
that entries are more numerous than
at any time since racing was crippled
laws at Albany. Wealthy citizens have
invested large sums In thoroughbreds.
Many OF them have imported blue
blooded race horses from England
and France. -
Considered BODY blow.
with this liberal support of the
Jockey Clubs policy has come re-
newed popularity and the end is not
yet. Pimlico's attempt, therefore, to
cut out the stakes TO make room for
overnight events. which will provide
material for increased speculation,
Is generally regarded as q body blow,
but the support which Mr.. Belmont
Is receiving Ia calculated to put an
end to this plan before another cam
paign opens.
IL Pimiico should be permitted "a
get away with the proposed abolition
OF stake racing, II Is predicted tina!
the other Maryland tracks would
follow suit. In that event there
would be nothing but selling race,
and overnight handicaps in thai
State and the breeding interest,
would be sadly Handicapped. II II pos
sibie that the tracks In Kentucky
and In other localities would adop'
Pimlico's plan, unless II 10 knockeS
in the head.
Regard Only Gambling.
The absence OF stake races, 1T Il
argued, would furnish proof that thu
tracks care nothing for breeding
and are simply eager to make Al
much money as possible out Of thu
gambling end Of the game.
The Jockey Club Is responsible fol
the life OF racing. The fight for thu
perpetuation of tho sport has beer
made largely from the breeders stand
| point. 1t has been maintained tina
racing encourages breeding and tina
| in order to keep the turf alive bet
ting must be q secondary considera
Pimiico's attitude, under these cir
cumstances, IL entirely out OF line.
The Washington times., 1916-11-23
WILL CUT SALARIES
Furthermore, No Contracts viii BE
Sent Out Early.

sent Out Early.
NEW YORK, Nov. 23.-Although
the National baseball commission
will adopt a new form OF players
contract in the near future, the
major league club owners have de-
cided to hold back their contracts
days later. They are not In . hurry
to sign their players, and are deter
mined to reduce salaries all along the
line, except In the cases OF long term
contracts which will not expire until
next year or In 1918. These con.
tracts will be lived up to In spite or
the exorbitant salaries which they
call for.
Jake Daubert. OF the Brooklyns',
for instance, signed O five years con.
tract in 1914 at q yearly salary of
$1,000. This contract, therefore, will
not expire until q year from next
fall. but Daubert will draw his pay
In full, no matter how he plays first
But players who received $4,000 OF
5000 last season, and whose con
tracts ran out on October IL, will be
asked to accept 81 900 or $1,000, less,
II 10 said. II they refuse to sign al
reduced rates, they will be allowed 70
remain idle and young players will
The magnates say that the days OF
500, 900 salaries lists have passed,
and that a 10000 payroll will be
about right. As more than half the
big league clubs lost money last sea
son, salaries must be reduced In
In other words, the masnates have
made up their minds to reduce eS'
penses in order to come out at the
big end OF the horn.
The Washington times., 1916-11-23
DUNDEE GETS CHANCE
Welsh, the Lightweight Champion,
Aarees 20 Face Him.

NEW YORK, Nov. 2s.-The Madison
National Club. headed by Johnny White,
will reopen Madison Square Garden to
boxing on Thanksgiving night with
Freddie Welsh and Johnny Dundee as
the bright particular stars of the eve
ming.
Welsh and Dundee were matched yes
terdsy by White. Both men came tc
an odd little agreement. Each posted
$3.50 as a clincher, and the pact Is this:
II Dundee succeeds In obtaining the ma
jority OF the Newspaper decisions in the
Thanksgiving night. Welsh has promised
TO give him chance to win the world's
lightweight title in twenty-round
bout at New Orleans or Tia Juane.
Charley Weinert was to have been
one or the nights performers. but the
club could not induce any Of the local
heavyweights to box the Newark beau
for 2 reasonable amount. Billy Miske,
$e.0O0 Fred Fulton wanted 5000 and
Carl Morris and others wanted purses
o. proportion. All OF the requests were
gently but firmly rejected.
The Washington times., 1916-11-23
LOSES HIS APPEAL
cornsII's Baseball Captain VIII
Remain Ineligible.

Frank lTaA GARY ~ ct *. s sSra., S..ssD
team, lost hts appeal for reinstate.
ment before the faculty COMMITTEES on
student affairs, and VIII be Ineligible
to play baseball for Cornell next
university athletics.
Clary, one of the best catchera in
college baseball, was declared in.
eligible at the frst meeting OF the
athletic ASSOCIATION this fall, together
Paul Eckley, q shortstop, because OF
a violation OF Cornell summer baseball
rules In that they played baseball In
games at which admission was
charged.
The Washington times., 1916-11-23
PICKS NAVY eleven
Coach Ingram Switches Sides "a
Cover Up Teams Signals.

ANNAPOLIS, Nd, Nov. 23.-At the
last minute Coach Ingram has sprung
surprise in switching his line for
the game with the Army. It has been
thought that a leak existed some,
where and the changes made In the
line are expected to prove advan
tageous in bewiidering the Soldiers.
The Middies will line up as follows
Fisher, left end: Captain Ward, left
tackle; Reife, left guard; Goodstein
right tackle; Jackson, right end
Whelchel, quarterback: Roberts, lef,
halfback; Ingram, right halfback
Perry, fullback.
Fisher, from Eastern High School
Washington, ID. c., and Clarke wer,
not expected to be started against tn,
Soldiers.
The Washington times., 1916-11-23
CRIMSON HOPEFUL
Confidence Relsns at Cambridge Re.
gardlns Yale Game.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Nov. 23.-De-
spite every effort OF the coaches to
prevent overconndence, Harvard ex-
poets to win from Yale Saturday,
though few look for an easy victory.
Very. little betting has yet been done,
but by Saturday morning consider
able money will be put down at odds
OF o to 4 on the Crimson.
big tackle, are the only players not
In the best of condition. Both will
start against Yale. Captain Dadmun
has not been himself for several
weeks. while Wheeler was hurt in
the Princeton game.
Robinson Is the anal choice for
quarterback, with Gamer replacing
Sweetser at tackle. Horween, Casey,
and Thatcher will be the backfield,
The Washington times., 1916-11-23
Spikes TRADE TALE.

NEW YORK, Nov. 23.-Manager
McGraw, of the Giants, today killed
the rumor that he was planning to
trade Fletcher for "Pep" Hornsby, OF
the Cardinals. He also said that he
forgives his players for the Indifferent
behavior in the final series of the
season with brooklyn.
The Washington times., 1916-11-23
LITTLE WILL PLAY.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 23.-Lew
Little, Penn's star tackle, will be
eligible for the Cornell game. He
has been suspended from the dental
school for ten days, which expires
next Wednesday. Berg, former Exeter
llneman, or Titzel, will replace him in
Saturdays game with West Virginia
waalAynn.
The Washington times., 1916-11-23
More Names Come Out.

More old names appear In 1908,
which is not so far back. Reifsnider,
Jack Dalton, Wright, Greble, and Hy-
att. Army won, o to 4. that year be-
cause the soldiers knew what to do
with the wind in their favor.
The unfortunate accident to Captain
Byrne, of the Army team, in the Har-
ward game ended the Soldiers 1900
gether again in 1o1o. and the Navy
started upon three years OF field goal
victories. They had Jack Dalton at
first and then Babe" Brown proved
himself the kicking hero.
Charlie DAILY succeeded in turning
the tide in 1913, and HYATT and Mer'
rilat. forward, passed their way to Q
22-to-9 Victory, the first since 1905
The Soldiers have stuck to the for
ward pass for the last two years, win
ming 20 to o and IA to o, and they are
expected to show this form or play
again this season.
II the Middies are to return to their
home winners, they must stop the
passes OF Oliphant to Vidal. And the
betting Is against them.
The Washington times., 1916-11-23
SMITH WILL PLAY


NEW HAVEN. Conn, Nov. a.
Travers Smith Is sure to be Yale's
trifie weak from his recent illness.
Smith took part in yesterdays prac-
tice and held his own.
Captain Black watched the practice
from the sidelines. put VIII work IN
He Will also face Harvard. according
to Coach Tad Jones.
In a hot ten minute scrimmage. the
varsity showed good form 4sainst
was In fine condition and so WAS Joe
Neville, who took a forward \pass
and raced forty yards for a touch
down. He made two other long runs
nation.
Yale will use the same lineup
against Harvard as that sent against
Princeton. with the single exception
LaROche,
The Washington times., 1916-11-23
GOULD WON'T DEFEND
Court Tennis Champion Allows Title
to Pass From Him.

PHILADELPHIA. Penn. Nov. "a
Jay Gould. holder OF the worlds ANA
teur court tennis title, national ANA
teur crown and worlds open champion
ship will not defend the latter title next
year. word to this effect having been
received at the Racquet Club today.
Savsv wEn tWo o spec,. ' mstcSs. a,srs
here in 1914, and was scheduled TO de-
fend II in England next year. Owing
to the war and the resultant hazards OF
iinauish his title rather than risk his
life, and the championship now IL
Conveys whenever he desires TO claim IT,
The Washington times., 1916-11-23
LOSES GRID STAR.

SWARTHMORE Pa, Nov. 23.-On
the eve OF the Haverford game,
swarthmore has lost McGovern, the
big tackle, who has been playing
centSf all week. He broke q bone
practice. He 10 the third center TO be
seriously injured this season, Don.
nelly and Clarke being the others.
The Washington times., 1916-11-23

Mrs. McCameron and Madame Eken.
gren are playing the semi-fnals today
in the women's golf tournament AT
Chevy Chase. The finals probably
will be PLAYED tomorrow
The Washington times., 1916-11-23
WON'T MEET PITT.

PROVIDENCE, r.. l., Nov. 23.-The
Brown University athletic authorities
have decided not to permit the foot
iS1e 70 Ssy II tse East for the
The Washington times., 1916-11-23
JACK sRIrroN WINS.

BOSTON, Nov. 2s.-.Jsek Britton, Of
pointing Charlie White, of Chicago
aggressor throughout the twelve
Z. rounds and deserved the decision
given him.
The Washington times., 1916-11-23
HOLDS DISTANCE Run.

The Boys Y. NJ. C. A. will hold its
annual distance race on Thank sgiving
Day at q distance Of two and one
half miles. Entry blanks are already
out and the event IL attracting az
tention. Competitors must be under
nineteen years OF age.
The Washington times., 1916-11-23
PECK WANTS GAMES.

The Peck Chapel basketball team.
OF the Sunday School League, 10 or
to arrange games with all local indie
pendent, school and college quints.
Address challenges to II. Hsller, zoos
" street northwest.
The Washington times., 1916-11-23
Bunker Wins Game.


In 1905 Jonas Ingram, head coach
today of the Middies, battled in the
to o tie, along with Howard. Dague,
Douglass. and Northcroft, against
such giants at Beavers, Torney, Err
win, Philoon, Hanlon, and johnson.
back in 1906, winning 10 to o. How
those old names bring back the
memories-Slingluff, Norton, Doug
lass. Piersol, Wright, and Northcroft!
No Navy enthusiast will ever forget
Northcroft's 35-yard field goal.
Army held Yale to a scoreless tie
In 1907, and then Navy won from the
soldiers, o to o. Dague, Navy end,
and Erwin, Army guard, won places
on Camps all-American team that
season.