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The Washington times., 1916-10-12

these acts of the chairman of the For
cign Relations Committee Of the SEN
ate gumshoeing in small room Of a
Third avenue beer. garden and barter
Ing the votes which the President,
from the platform OF Shadow Lawn and
In his speech OF acceptance, had re-
Hardly ten days passed by when the
appeared in New York city to accom-
plish what Senator stone had failed
TO accomplish This time the messenger
appeared in the person Of Cabinet
mlnlster-no less parsonage than POST
master General Burleson. who arranged
through Mr.. Niereck, the editor OF the
Fatherland for n conference at the Of
nceS or the Democratic national head
quarters. BE 1t said to the credit OF
the gentlemen invited that they de-
clined 10 have any dealings in the Sub
terranean political diplomacy which was
being engineered by the Wilson group"
Hopgood Replies
In his reply to Mr.. Ridder, Mr. Hap
good said last night, in part:
Mr.. Ridder does not answer a single
charge of Senator kellor's: he simply
makes a blanket assertion OF falsity. I
know Senator Kelor well and have
abundant evidence of his veracity. What
We maintain Is that the pressure on Mr.
Hughes has been exactly reported by
Senator Kellor and others.
Mr.. Ridder says certain Democrats
have sought opportunity to explain the
American attitude to the Germans. I
cannot speak for Senator Stone or Mr..
Burleson, but can for myself and
others engaged in the campaign.
We take every opportunity to meet Ger
mans and to try. to put the American
Governments attitude as clearly as pos-
sible. The charge. however. that
the Administration promises anything
Is so preposterous as to require no
answer"
The Washington times., 1916-10-12
Stone Admits Meeting
Ridder; Denies Interview

ST LOUIS. Oct Ex-senator Stone
characterized as utterly untrue"
n statement attributed to Victor Rid
der and appearing in the Stats
Zetung, of New York. He said
Il was in New York about the mid
die OF September was invited to meet
a number OF gentlemen at Terrace
Garden. Victor Riddcr was present. I
was personally glad TO meet Mr.. Rid
der and the others | had been invited
TO meet. In the talk ! made at this
meeting | did undoubtedly speak
strongly in favor of the President, but
II is utterly untrue that / said that tho
Presidents apparent anti-German-
American policies were for public con-
sumption and that privately the Ad-
ministration was ready to work hand
in glove with the German-Anle rican
leaders"
The Washington times., 1916-10-12
GREEK NAVY SEIZED BY THE
ALLIES

Most Of the vessels of the Greek
navy have been seized by the entente
allies, in order to make certain that
no coup to the disadvantage of the
entente may be executed with the
navy as a factor in it. Explaining
the startling move, the statement is
made that recent movement of
Greek troops and ships, removal of
artillery and munitions to the in
terror, and activities of the Reservist
League, Of which King Constantine
is honorary head, caused fears that
some operation menacing to the
western powers might be in process
Of cooking up. The alacrity with
which the Greek naval officers
turned over the vessels demanded
suggests that there was not much
danger; but the allies have removed
whatever uncertainty there was.
Greece still hesitates on the brink
Of war. It is at least assured that
she will not enter the conflict
against the allies. King Constantine
is dickering for terms that SEEM
ingly he knows he cannot get. His
hand is strengthened with the Greek
people, for he appears now to be
bargaining in the interest of the ma
ton and it's future, whereas for
merly he was fatty opposing its as
pirations. If, when the time was
right, he had been willing to Join
the allies, he might have secured the
terms he now asks. 1t is too late;
but he has been handed a perfectly
good pretext for further delaying
the stroke that he Is so reluctant to
deliver.
There is no explanation as to the
ultimate fate Of the Greek vessels
that have been seized. Two. or three
days ago 1t was announced in dis
patches that the Greek feet was to
be taken under control of the allies.
At that time this was construed to
mean the Greek merchant fleet. It
appears now that it referred to the
naval force, though it is quite pos
sible that the merchant shipping will
also be Communicated for war uses.
Thus the resources Of Greece and
the symbols of its national power
are being disintegrated step by step,
as result of the nations incapacity
to adopt a definite course. It is not
difficult, looking ahead to the pos
sible developments of two years
more Of war, to imagine every minor
nation Of Europe drawn into the
struggle or made a vassal Of one
side or other in the conflict. The
minor nations that come out with
best prospect for self-respecting per-
petuation of their existence will be
those that dared choose and plunge
in. If they shall have guessed right,
and landed with the winners, they
will have a show.
The Washington times., 1916-10-12

NO NEW CRISIS WITH JAPAN

Count Terauchi, the new premier
Of Japan, in an interview which has
every evidence Of authenticity and
accuracy, discusses the foreign
policy to which his administration
will be committed. He insists that
there will be no rafting of the saber
in the direction Of America, and that
it will be his aim to maintain the
most friendly relations with this
country.
Most significant of all the pro-
nouncements in this careful state
ment, SO far as concerns America, is
this:
The premier disciaimed RESPONSE
bility for the interview in New York
with Baron Sakatani, who was
quoted as saying that the repeal OF
American laws regarded by the
Japanese as discriminatory against
them was a matter OF Justice and
necessity" He declared emphatically
that as premier he would undertake
no new steps in regard to the So
called American problems. including
immigration. In this respect, he said,
Of the outgoing Cabinet.
This is a very definite assurance.
II it means all that it seems to con-
vey, it signifies that Japan does not
believe the American issues" are Of
sufficient Importance to be pressed
to the point Of producing a serious
and persistent friction between the
two countries. It is pretty apparent,
now, that no adjustment of this ques-
ton entirely consistent with the
sentiments of both countries is
possible. Japan is devoting its
energies to development in Asia. 1t
is better supplied with money and
with employment for its people than
ever before. The European war has
made it comparatively rich. It's
burden Of debt, incurred mainly in
the war with Russia, has been sub
merged under the new tide of ma
tional riches and prosperity, as the
debt of Britain, after the Napoleonic
wars, was made. easy to bear be-
cause the nation grew rich SO fast.
There is every reason why Japan
should take this view. Asia is her
natural field of enterprise; and in it
she will find employment for every
element Of leadership and every
ounce Of energy; that, too, without
treading on the interests of other
peoples. There is no need that the
open door be sacrificed in order to
promote Japan's opportunity, any
more than there is need to bring a
crisis with America over the West
ern coast immigration problem.
Japan needs the counsels of modera-
ton more than anything else lust
now, and Count Terauchi displays
every disposition to accept and abide
by them.
The Washington times., 1916-10-12
THE NEXT CONGRESS

Chairman Doremus, Of the Demo
cratic Congressional campaign com.
mittee, has called on Chairman Nc.
Cormick, of the Democratic national
committee, and assured him that the
next House of Representatives will
be Democratic by not less than fifty
majority.
II must have been cheering infor-
nation. Of course, Mr.. Mccormick,
II he Is reasonably intelligent ma
tional chairman, knows more about
the Congressional fight than Mr.,
Doremus knows; for Mr.. McCormick
= running the big show and the
Doremus aggregation is a side show
in . small tent. Still, 1t makes
good publicity" and that is the
reason for giving It out.
There are some uncertainties yet
about this campaign. It is not pos
dble for anybody to make a for.
certain list Of States and show ex-
actly what will be and whence will
come the majority Of electoral votes
for Mr.. Hughes.
But about the least uncertain ma
tional phase is the complexion OF
the next House. 1t will be Republi-
can, with a comfortable working ma.
jority. Most Democratic members
Of the House believe it will be, and
privately admit that they SO believe,
The Senate would be just as near
certainty of going Republican, if all
the ninety-six Senators were to be
elected this year; but only one-third
of them ara tn he.
The Washington times., 1916-10-12
Burleson Saw Viereck
But Declines Comment

When the attention Of Postmaster
General Burleson was called today to-
the statement given out by Victor Rid
der regarding Mr.. Burleson's visit to
New York on September 26, Mr.. Bur-
Lesson said that request was made OF
him to meet George s. Viereck at
Democratic national headquarters. that
Viercck and that Mr.. Viereck did most
of the talking, although Mr.. Burleson
on that occasion had asked MIR. Viersclk
three or four questions. Mr.. Burleson
said that he did not care TO say any
thing about the matters discussed.
The Washington times., 1916-10-12
Her Last Name In Legion.

Sir: think met Hermione the other
day. She had been to such perfectly
lovely lecture on the bad influence Of
Brieux" And then she told me about
her chauffeur: Hes such wonderful
man! He's 30 fine about all these
strikes. you know. He says the work.
Ing people are all wrong. They get far
too much already. he says. oh. he's q
remarkable man."
BY the way. what 10 Hcrmione'. last
name? e. s. s..
The Washington times., 1916-10-12
WHAT'S GOING ONIN
WASHINGTON TODAY
Today.

Meeting. executive board OF the Washington
Center OF the Drama League of America, at
home OF Mrs. Thomas w. Sidwell 1901 Wis
consin avenue northwest, s p. m
Meeting, Colored Citizens PROTECTIVE. Ieagus
Dunbar High School. 4p. m.
Republican rally In interest OF Hughes and
Fairbanks. under auspices OF the Repub-
lican Interstate League True Reformers'
Hall. Twelfth and streets northwest, 8
p. m.
Formation OF the Woodrow Wilson Club OF
Georgetown University Law School, at law
school. p. m.
founding OF the post. John Rawlins Post,
No /, Department OF the Potomac. O. A.
r.. in Grand Army Hall, 1912 Pennsylvania
avenue northwest, y. m.
Meeting, Washington Chemical Society Cos
mos Club, p. m.
Colum bus day celebration, with address by
Rev. Abram simon, Washington Council
Knights OF Columbus, X. C. Hall, s D. m
Meeting Franklin Thomson Home and School
ation, with address by Rev, John
Van Schaick, president of Board OF Educa-
ton, Thomson Assembly Hall, 1880 p. M
Luncheon, credit mems section OF Retail
Merchants Association, Raleigh, 1890 D. M
Election OF officers, Margaret Wilson Club of
Grover Cleveland School, in school assem-
bly, hall, p. M.
D&hce, Social Club of the Hebrew Home for
the Aged AIS NJ street northwest, 8 d, IN.
Supper by Ave merchantie clubs OF Y w,
G. A., at association building, 8 p. M
Dinner. by police officers OF the District In
honor OF the Commissioners Rauscher's.
Convention, women's missionary societies OF
the synod Of Baltimore. New Ebbitt.
Masonic Washington, No. 2; Mark. Royal
Arch Chapters; Mithras Lodge OF Perfec-
tion, annual banquet.
Odd Fellows Excelsior; No; II, and Salem,
Covenant, No 10, business.
Knights OF Columbus-Celebration OF Discov-
cry Day, X. c. Hall.
Sons of Jonadab-Grand Council of Order,
Capitol Harmony Council Hail.
The Washington times., 1916-10-12
Viereck Declares Ridder
Has Misinterpreted

NEW YORK. Oct. 12.-George Sylves-
;e: recalled the incidents referred to
by Mr.. Ridder. but said:
II think that Mr.. Ridder has mis-
represented the facts and that DE has
misintrepreted certain things. II Is alb
surd to say that any citizen would re-
fuse to meet the Postmaster General or
the head of the Committee on Foreign
relations to discuss current topics"
Mr.. Niereck said that he met Mr..
Rurleson in Henry Morgenthau's office
on September 26.
The Washington times., 1916-10-12
Chinese Girl Here to
Make Business Study

BOSTON. Oct n-lIiSs Mabel Chin
Fong. the first Chinese girl to study
at Boston university. has enrolled as
specialize in business methods, with
a view of returning to China to teach
Miss Fong IL the daughter OF Chen
Fong. of IS Harrison avenue, and is
a graduate OF the Girls High School.
She will be a student in the College
OF Business Administration and plans
80 take TIN full OQvrsA
The Washington times., 1916-10-12
Ridder Accuses Stone
OF Barteringf for Vote
NGern1QnAn1eric

NEW YORK. Oct. Elm a signed
statement today Victor Ridder. OF the
New York Staats-Zeitung. denies the
story made public by Norman Hapgood,
OF the Wilson Independent League. to
the effect that Mr.. Bidder had told
state Senator Kellor. OF Illinois. that he
mad written campaign speech Tor
Charles T.. Hughes, in which Mr..
Hughes would attack England in order
to hold the German vote.
Mr. Ridder and his brother said that
the President sought the support of the
German newspapers. had issued through
friends invitations to the German edi-
tors 10 visit the White House. and had,
through members of his official family.
arranged for conferences here as re-
Gently stwo weeks ago. At those con-
ferenccs, the Riders asserted, the Ger
man leaders were informed by Senator
Stone that the Administrations anu
srman-A American policies were onIy
for public consumption and that ''pri-
vately they were ready to work hand In
glove with the German-American lead
erS."
Tells of Keller Visits.
Mr.. Ridder says there was a meeting
between himself and Senator Keller. but
with witnesses present. and he has the
written statement OF one of these wit
nesses. Henry Abeles, OF New York. to
tho effect that no such remarks as are
credited to him by Kellor and Hapgood
were ever made instead. Kellor was en-
deavoring to persuade Ridder to call on
President Wilson at the White House.
and assured Ridder that Mr.. Wilson
can convince you in the course of an
hour or two that he is friendly TO Ger
many"
Under the circumstances l felt that
We should at least hear what Senator
Stone had to Say, ana so a number OF
us gathered at Terrace Garden for din
ner at o'clock on September ID. as the
guests OF Mr.. Abeles. Senator Stone
used all his well.known powers OF per-
suason-and / am ready to concede him
the palm as an able allocate of the
Administration-to convince us that the
apparent anti-German- American policies
OF the Wilson Administration were only
for public consumption and that pri-
vately they were ready to work hand
in glove with the German-American
leaders.
THE whole object Of this conference,
so far as Senator Stone was concerned
was to find out what action was neces-
sary on the part OF the Administration
in order to secure the support of Ger
man-Americans at the coming election
Can anything be more humiliating than
The Washington times., 1916-10-12

We note by a publishers advertise
ment that II. p. Utter has written a
DOCK on words and how TO use them,
laying them end to end in one OF our
own favorite indoor sports.
The Washington times., 1916-10-12
Will Law Cornerstone.

The cornerstone OF the new building
Of Mt. Vernon Academy, Nebraska ave-
nue. and Massa chusetts avenue extend
ed. will be laid Monday afternoon. Oc-
tober l6. at o'clock. Secretary OF
state Robert Lansing will be the prin-
cipal speaker, and will lay the corner
atone.
The Washington times., 1916-10-12
Don Marquis
Column
Never.

never hear a molecuis
Conversing with an atom
But that their small talk wearies me
Till would like to bat 'em.
H. II,
The Washington times., 1916-10-12

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-19
JIMMY MONKEYS SHADOW
By Farmer Smith

1t was warm day in Jungletown. Jimmy
Monkey sat under the bamboo tree trying
to keep cool Every now and then he would
wiggle his tail and-strange to relate the
shadow of his tail moved back and forth
just as the tail moved.
That's funny" said a mellow little voice
beside Jimmy.
Turning around. Jimmy could see no one,
so he got up and looked behind the tree
Here am" said the merry little mellow
voice. Right here. Get down on the
ground and you will find me-gone."
"Oh, l knows You are my shadow and
when I lie down on the ground you are
gone" said Jimmy. peeIsing around the
tree.
oh look!" exclaimed Jimmy. looking
right at the big fellow
At this Mister Elephant danced around
30 fast he almost fell down.
Look at what?" he. asked
Look at your shadow !" shouted Jimmy
Mister Elephant danced around again and
said: Whats the matter with it,"
Nothing. Only I wish / had a big
shadow like yours"
You can have mine-I don't mind" an
swered Mister Elephant.
Stretch out your tail and see II It makes
a shadow longer than my tall" commanded
Jimmy.
At this Mister Elephant squinted down
at Jimmy and said: you can't make a
monkey out of me-I'm an Elephant"
THAT may be-" answered Jimmy, thought
fully, but your shadow isn't"
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A Tribute to a Ralnbow

The following extracts from two letters
will explain themselves The Rainbow who
is responsible for them intended neither for
publication. However, we decided that their
helpfulnsss was too deep to be wasted
Therefore what was meant for private eye
is unfolded to you, that you may read
and learn.
The first, from the Rainbow, Harry Axson
of Collingswood, N, j.. reads: 'I am send
ing you letter from a dear old lady friend
OF mine. Let me tell you how became ac
quainted with her. On the goth OF May
during a large parade In our town. / was
standing on the same corner with her and
she wanted some information. 1 gave her
my guide book, and a friend OF mine and
myself found boxes. and from them we al
watched the parade together. The letter Ii
in answer to one wrote. Please send II
back; prize 1t most wonderfully"
The second. from t'the dear old lady
''ft certainly was lovely OF you to thinh
OF me- Did you take picture OF me? Why
how sweet fear, Harry, l must look q
little cross, as the sun was trying. l as
sure you felt very comfortable and happy
because yOu and your friend did everything
to make me So Many boys OF your ages
would not have remained with a lady 90
much older. Your parents can be proud oi
you. Boys OF your thoughtfulness cannot
help but succeed.
The talent Of success Harry. Is really
nothing more than doing what you can do
we'll and doing well whatever you do, with.
out frst thought OF fame. II II comes II
VIII be because It Is deserved. I love this
helpful thought OF LongfelloW. 50 pass II
on 70 you"
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BALA AND CYNWYD PLAN
ELABORATE FOURTH"
School Children to Take Con-
spicuous Part in Independence
Day Celebration

Citizens of Bala and Cynwyd following
the successful Independence Day Celebra-
tion of a year ago, are planning an even
more elaborate program Of the same general
character for the present year
The school children boy scouts fire COM
pany and citizens will assemble at the Bala
School at S:45 on the morning of Inde-
pendence Day. and led by n detachment Of
mounted officers and band OF 20 pieces,
will march in procession through Bala and
Cynwyd to the grounds Of the Cynwyd
School
This procession will contain groups OF
children in appropriate costumes, disposed
on floats to represent notable events in the
history of our country. Thus there will be
represented The Landing of Columbus, the
Landing of William Penn. Betsy Ross and
the Flag. Puritans, Goddess Of Liberty,
Uncle Sam, The Spirit of rs, and the
Signing of the Declaration
A group of children will represent the
thirteen original states.
The exercises at the grounds of the
Cynwyd School will include flag raising,
an oratIon by Calvin o. Althouse of the
Central High School, singing of national
songs by children and citizens
The BOY Scouts will give an exhibition
and the celebration will come to an end
with baseball game between n team OF ris-
ing and team of fallen stars
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-19

weighted down by those immense bodies
l succeeded In struggling to my feet, where
still grasping my long sword, and shorten.
ing my grip upon it until I could use 1t as
a dagger, wrought such havoc among
them that at one time 1 stood for an instant
free.
What 1t has taken minutes to write oc-
CURED in but few seconds, but during
that time Tars Tarkas had seen my plight
and had dropped from the lower branches,
which he had reached with such infinite
labor, and as flung the last of my imme-
diate antagonists from me the great Thark
leaped to my side, and again we fought,
back to back, as we had done hundred
times before.
Time and again the feroclous apes sprang
in to close with us, and time and again
we beat them back with. our swords. The
great tails of the plant men lashed about
us as they charged from various directions
or sprang with the agility of greyhounds
above our heads
But every attack met cleaning blade
in sword hands that had been reputed for
20 years the best that Mars had ever
known; for Tars Tarkas and John Carter
were names that the fighting men of this
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scuAprER u-(Contlnued). I.

Il srNGTH, however. we reached the
A .s.aows of the forest, while right be-
IA n sprang the swiftest of our pursuers
fsstpn his blood-sucking mouth upon
Is tf ,,,s-o, su
Hs was. should say, hundred yards
! .aysnae of his closest companion, and
eailed 10 Tars Tarkas to ascend a
,v,at tree that brushed the CLIFFS face
-hgs / dispatched the fellow, thus giving
v. 49, agile Thark an opportunity to
- ha higher branches before the en-
~ hbfde should be upon us and every
-sstlee Of escape cut or
pat I had reckoned without a just APP
,rsclatlon either of the cunning OF my I'M
ss1ass antagonist or the swiftness with
~hehl his fellows were covering the dis
,.rrs which had separated them from me-
As I raised my long sword to deal the
.-s.,,,ra its death thrust 1t halted In It's
,hsyrs and as my sword cut harmlessly
,syo,ieh the empty air the great tail OF the
hing swept with the power of a grizzly's
srnn across the sward and carried me bodily
ton, my feet to the ground.
m an instant the brute was upon me, but
49, Il could fasten its hideous mouth into
NV bresat and throat 1 grasped a writhing
.sntacle,in either hand
The plant man was well muscled, heavy
and powerful but my sinews and greater
ssll,tys in conjunction with the deathly
sranris hold had upon him, would have
,4yen me I think an eventual victory had
" had time to discuss the merits of our
relative prowess uninterrupted. But, as we
strained and struggled about the tree into
which Tars Tarkas was clambering, l sud
dspiy caught glimpse over the shoulder
II nv antagonist of the great swarm Of
sursuers that now were fairly upon me.
NdA at last saw the nature of the other
4usIktifg who had come with the plant
h,5hain response TO the weird calling of the
man upon the cliffs face. They were that
most dreaded Of Martian creatures-great
white apes Of Barsoom.
My former experiences upon Mars had
( fanillarlzed me thoroughly with them and
their methods and / may say that of all
.he terrible inhabitants of that strange
world II Ia the white apes that come nearest
70 familiarzIng me with the sensation of
fear
think that the cause of this feeling
which these apes engender within me is due
10 their remarkable resemblance IN form
to our earth men, which gives them a hui
man appearance that is most uncanny when
coupled with their enormous size.
They stand Is feet in heignt and walk
erect upon their hind feet Like the green
Martians they have an intermediary set