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The Washington times., 1916-06-20
MAKING 'EM BE HONEST

This il "Weights and Measures
Week" In New York city. Sunday
the preachers sermonized in many
churches on common honesty in
trade. Yesterday was "School Day."
when instruction was given to pupils
IN Judging the honesty of scales and
measures and distinguishing the
quality Of articles. Today will be
"Tradesmen's Day." tomorrow will
be Homemakers' Day." Thursday
and Friday Commercial Days" in
different sections of the city, and
Saturday "Civic Day."
Everything in the weeks program
aims at teaching the necessity of
honest selling and of insistence on
the privilege Of honest buying. On
Friday great mass of false weights
seized within the past year will be
melted with some ceremony, and on
Saturday no less than 100, 900 wood
en- measures confiscated in the same
period, all Of them giving dishonest
allowances, will be burned in Brook
lyn.
It is proposed to arouse the public
to realization Of the necessity to in
sist on honest dealing, and to show
it how 1t may protect itself; and at
the same time to enlist the honest
merchants-after all, the far greater
number-in enforcement of proper
standards.
All such crusades have demon
strated that the public could soon
insure simple honesty in dealings, if
only buyers would be willing to mi
tate steps to detect fraud, and then
to make complaint and insure pun
ishment Of wrongdoers. The diff
Guilty is to get the average person
to take the trouble. 1t must be i'm
pressed as duty not merely to one
self, but to the whole public.
The Washington times., 1916-06-20

KAJIYAMA PROVES MARVEL
John and Mae Burke and Began
ny's Comedians Take Honors
Also.

Keith's offering for the week n one
that meets the approval OF patrons and
the varied program IL considerably
heightened by the repeated encores de-
manded.
Tom wise and q capable company
present the Lambs Club silver cup win
ner. The Christmas Letter" This a
playlet depicting an incident Of be-
mind the scenes" which Is niied with
heart interest and one which gives thu
distinguished actor ample opportunity
IN role filled with comedy and pathos.
Nonette. the charming violinist who
sings, assisted by Harry JaYnaRin NJ
the plano. offers a delightful series Of
vocal numbers. featured by her artistic
instrumental accomplishments. She has
a personality that Is In itself sufficient
70 WIN her audience, and to this IL added
costume creations that are most at
da ssve. Tameo Kajiyama, the ambi-
gives an csiSgrn nese writing marvel.
maryeious. Facing the audience w,th
ms night hand behind his back he reaSs
anu writes headlines from the daiIy
papers. az the same time keeping I'm a
ence '"' al the audi
present a college boy act. The Fresby:.
n n.ation, George. the musical chef.
article In the kitchen is used A..
instrument. Cummings and Glsdinas
present. "A Night in a Cabaret" festn,.
ing their dancing: John and Mae Burke
~ "a hagtime Soldier" have an act
OF the nut" brand in which son,n
clever piano playing by Mr.. Burke ~
manded several encores. We
run In a Bakehouse," a troun> -,
acrooatic pantomimists. keep the audi.
gnaL,' CONFUSED The illustrated new
Weekly presents some interesting yiews
or the worlds news. Including Pres,d.rt
Snd mrs Wilson at the graduation ~
west Point. and repeating the prenar.dt
m ness parade held in this city last weet
me orchestral numbers and the Dine
tive portion Of the program "'''ao-
The Washington times., 1916-06-20
YUcATAN's WAR ON UNCLE SAM

The state Of Yucatan is reported
10 have declared war on the United
States, after a fashion they have In
Mexico. Yucatan Ia where the sisal
grows, and the United States Ia
where the sisal is sold, to be made
into binder Irvine.
Sisal is produced on big planta-
lions owned by the grandees Of the
state. Some time ago a sort Of in
ternational trust was formed, with
American money back Of a state
monopoly Of the fiber, It's object be-
ing to hoist the price in this country.
Thus far the scheme has worked so
well that there has been tremen-
hous outcry from the farmers who
use the Irvine, a Congressional in
vestigation, and steps toward an
antitrust action against the Ameri-
Tan end of the combination.
Yucatan, in short, was at war, in
quite it's most effective fashion, be-
fore it issued its declaration. Now
let the harvest hands be mobilized
and battery Of self-binders put into
the field to finish up the Yucatan
war as soon as possible.
The Washington times., 1916-06-20
President Wilson Occupies Box
at Premiere Of Edwin Milton
RoyIe's Play.
A "MELoDRAMATIc FARCE"
PecuIlarIues Of Mexican Border
Situation Are Depicted in
Timely Offering.

Peace and oriet," q new piav con.
tering on he Mexican situation. by
Edwin Milton Royle. author of "The
squaw Man, oTened last night at the
Belasco Theater.
The audience was torn between n de-
sire to watch the effect of the lines on
Woodrow Wilson. who occupied a box
In the mezzanine row. and to watch
this most exciting melodramatic farce.
The fact that the President was an
off-stage participant In the plot, and a
deus ex machina for the hero. gave
them an evening which was the ii-
rect antithesis Of peace ana quiet.
II would take a man or woman made
Of stern stun to withstand the desire to
see how he would take such a remark
as do 1 know the Presidents voiceY
Oh, Lordl was Jackass enough to
elect his course In senior year. Thought
I'D make a hit with him by the COM
pliment. Do / know his voice!-made
by the hero.
Prototype Of Col. House.
The hero makes the remark in answer
to query made by q gentleman
Presidential representative unofficial.
who Ia evidently meant as n prototype
OF one Col. Edward M. House.
There Is no doubt that the ex-presi-
dent Of Princeton. who Is now Presi-
dent of the United States, and whose
initials are w. W.. mentioned in the
play. is Woodrow Wilson.
Other outspoken statements concern
Ing the oIjnion of the hero on the Mex
lean question were equally amusing. The
lines of the play. however outside OF
all OF that excess interest Of last night.
proved exceedingly witty and crisp.
Aside from a slight nervousness on the
timer. due to the necessity OF speak-
ing most of the lines which might
easily have been misconstrued in their
import. the play progressed with re-
markable evenness.
The plot concerns the attempt OF a
United States Senator. a Mexican rebel.
the woman owner OF an arms and am
munftion plant. and the hero, Tad
Castleman. to smuggle arms across the
border into Mexico. Tad. however. as
himself in the smuggling plot. merely
to do a favor for the President, and OBJ
tain some discriminating evidence from
the person of the Mexican rebel.
Love Interest Supplied.
Love interest is supplied by the Buck
family. the daughter being the beloved
of Tad. and the ole colonel at last hap
PLY finding a mate in the innocent but
strategic womaii smuggler. cousin to
Tad.
The first two acts move swiftly and
with surety. but in the last, a few In
cidents could telescope one another to
advantage.
The cast. headed by Henry Mortimer
and including Edward Gillespie. Gus c.
Weinberg. Juan Villasana. George
Backus. Frank Nelson. John Stokes,
Harry Hadheld. Walter Walker. Aimee
Dalmores. Maidel Turner and Ivan
Miller. Is we'll chosen and does telling
work. Edwin Mordant. who has been
seen here many times to great advan-
tage. keeps to his high standard of in
telligent and consistent impersonation.
The three scenes are attractively
staged.
FLORENCE e. YoDER.
The Washington times., 1916-06-20
LYCEUM.

Dolly and Her Dollies" with Miss
Chuooy Paramount as Dolly ana the
entire chorus as her dolIies, Opened the
burlesque. -" o'''o' o"'o
Louis. Ike. and Butch" In the An
parcntly meaningless title of the first
heiI OF the show. But when Il IA Az
planned that these three individuals are
Harry Rogers. Harry lie Van ana
rrank Rags Murphy in disguise, the
meaning Is clearly brought out. They
ence last night, >''e e"'i.
In The School Of Scandal" the SEC
end part of the performance, Harry
rogers: as teacher Of the school. was
unusually funny. Among his iinruiy
pupils were Hazel Grant. Chubby Fair
mount. ,Marsie Adams and Bert Leg
gett; all OF whom tried TO make the
TEACHERS task as difficult as possible
WITH success browning their efforts.
The show Is sprinkled with lively
musical numbers which were repeated
after hearty applause.
The Washington times., 1916-06-20
THE NOTE TO GENERAL CAR.
RAMA

The State Departments note to
General Carranza, refusing to with
draw American troops from Mexico,
makes a detailed statement of the
case for this Government. 1t Is GER
tainly case that entitled Washing
ton to credit for infinite patience.
Instances are enumerated in great
number of outrages perpetrated by
Mexicans, on both Mexican and
American soil. The point is repeat
eddy emphasized, and with detail and
specification, that there has been no
serious effort of the Carranzista
forces to prevent these doings.
Worse than this, there has been evil
dence Of afiliation and sympathy be-
tween the subordinate military COM
manders of Mexico, and the bandits.
Concerning the agreement under
which the American troops were sent
into Mexico following the Columbus
raid, the State Department stands
firm in its position that that ar
rangement did contemplate the in
vasion that was inaugurated; and
refers to the subsequent action of
Carranza as a Reputation" Of this
agreement.
1t is impossible to give the Oar
rama authorities, or Carranza him
self, the credit for sincerity and d.
rectness, after considering the long
indictment and the close specifica-
tons of this note. But 1t Is at least
justification Of some wonderment
that Washington has felt able to
continue its attitude Of patience and
long suffering. On the face Of its
own statement, the Washington Gov
eminent might well have been con-
WINGED, many months ago, that there
was no prospect for a frank and
straightforward cooperation be-
tween the two governments.
Precious time has been wasted, and
it has been utilized by the de facto
government in strengthening its
hand for the effort at defiance of
the United States Government.
A powerful case is made out
against the Mexican authorities; but
it is, from the American point of
view, about equally impressive as
against the policy of delay and hest
tation that has ruled in Washington.
The Washington times., 1916-06-20
WHAT'S GOING ON IN
WASHINGTON TO-DAY
Meeting Time and Place of Social
and Fraternal Organizations.
Today.

Opening Of new homo. Ahsvas Society. rsm
Sixth street northwest. .. M
Meeting. West Virginia Association. Pythian
Temple. p. m.
Marshall place. s D. M
Meeting. District Federation Of womsn's
Clubs. New Ebbitt. p. m.
commencement exercises. Central High
school. National Theater. 4:3o D. m.
Annual reunion alumnae OF the Immaculata
@ Conception Academy. Raleigh. p. m.
Hebrew Home for the Aged. ais M street q
to IL D. m.
Masonic-National. No. II: Arnintus No.
q; Myron M. Parker. No. n: King David
No: y: Ia Fayette: No. 3. and washington
Naval. No. 8 Of the Royal Arch; Mispsh'
No. 8. and Fidelity. No. IS. OF the Eastern
Knights of Pythias-webster. NJ. 7: px-
Selsior. No. IL; Capital. No. "a. ana Myrtle
Odd gton. No. 8; Amity. No
Golden Rule. No: 81; Mount Pleasant.
National Union-state. War and Navy coun-
Tent.
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SINGING OUR AMRRICANISM

One Of the earliest, as it was one
Of the best, of pioneer Americas
social institutions was the Singing
school," There were no concerts
then as we know them today. The
invasion Of lyrical Argonauts from
Europe, their tours a golden fleece
in truth, was far in the future.
There was not in those days, as
there Is today, a musical instrument
in every home. In many commune
ties instrumental music was frowned
upon as no proper part of divine
services. But the genuine love of
music born in all mankind found
its expression in singing.
The singing school," when a
leader guided soprano, contralto,
bass, and tenor divisions through the
favorites in some treasured book,
satisfied this hunger for melody. It
fulfilled another function which the
participants never suspected. It rep
resented community effort. It soft
ened the harshness Of frontier life,
refreshed and stimulated as all
proper social intercourse does, and
was one of the many impromptu and
unconscious manifestations of the
solidarity Of Americanism of that
day. Its significance was entirely
missed then, because loyalty and
patriotism were as much a matter
Of course as faith in a personal
lefty and a personal devil.
But today we have a different sit
uation. We have all the myriad races
Of the world in America. Our pio-
neer faith that all corners could be
fused into a single race has not been
destroyed, but experience has
dfmmed our optimism that the
process Is spontaneous, that under
our flag it would take care of itself.
The war has brought the problem
home to US. We have seen what we
never thought to see-open disloy-
atty, open plotting in behalf Of alien
rulers and against our own Govern
ment.
Awakened to the need Of reviving
the spirit Of American unity, we face
the problem somewhat dismayed-
thA newcomers have gone beyond
The Washington times., 1916-06-20
SOUL SPEAKS
IN SOLD|ER'SLETTER


LONDON. June 2o-"There speaks
the soul OF France" says Franklin
Bouillon, the distinguished French
deputy. at the American Luncheon club
in London. after reading this touching
letter written by French soldier,
George Belaud, a cook. to his wife:
My Dear Yvonne: Don't be wor-
ried. have good hopes Of seeing you
again. as well as our boy. Raymond.
But. II by ill-luck anything should go
wrong with us--for We are at war. and,
OF course. are running risks-I hope you
will remain courageous. and be sure. in
case / die. / have complete confidence
in you; and | ask you to live for the
sake or bringing up the boy so as TO
be a right manly and true fellow; and
give him a good education, according to
the means at your disposal.
Above ell, when no Is grown up,
tell him that his father died for him,
pr. ut least. for a cause that would be
81 service to him and all the genera
lions to come.
Now, my dear Yvonne. all this Is
but mere precaution, and l hope to
he beside you and help you at your
task; but. as l said. one never knows
IN any case we soldiers are advancing
with good cheer. and in the firm hope
OF victory.
"As for you, be sure l have always
loved you and do love tor evermore,
whatever happens. Once more / rely
on you to be fun or courage. From
your affectionate husband, who sends
to you and his dear boy the warmest
The day after sending the letter the
writer was killed, said NJ. Bouillon.
The Washington times., 1916-06-20
A HORSE! A HORSE!
IS CRY OF MILITIA
Mounts for Guardsmen Are in
Demand Today-About Sew.
en- Hundred Needed.

The proverbdal needle In the hay
stack had nothing on the horse in
Washington today.
Some TOO horses aro needed for the
National Guard Of the District and
the guardbmen will go into camp this
afternoon at Fort Myer just about
$50 of this quota shy.
The estimate Is put at about COB
for the reason that one officer owns a
horse, but the animal seemed a bit
under the weather yesterday. and II
Is not known whether lie would I've
in condition TO accompany his owner
to the mobilization camp.
That Is the reason the 300 wagon"
soldiers Of the two batteries OF field
and made their way to the mobillza-
ton camp on foot instead of riding
the battery teams OF the caissons.
The War DepartmentRave instruc-
lions to the organization command
ers to secure their horses from the
Quertermaster at Fort Myer has a
number OF horses, but al OF them are
assigned to regular duties and none
has as yet been delivered for the mo
bilization camp.
Instructions have been sent 20 the
remount station at Front Royal. Va.
however. to send all the available ami
mails to Fort Myer and to other points
of mobilization OF the national guard
troops
The National Guard OF the District
has thirty Government animals as
signed to the field artillery for drill
purposes. These animals were de-
NOTED from their military rank to-
day. however. and hnrnessed TO the
Zig escort wagons hauling camp
enu!page to The camp site.
II Is expected that enough horses
will he received tomorrow or next
dny 20 permit Batteries A and b TO ret
their guns from the armory to the
cgmp by Thnrsda1 morning
The Washington times., 1916-06-20
Not Cruel, Says Judge, to
Swat Mule With a Board

PITTsBURG. Kan. June 2o.-That a
mule could not be hurt by being hit
with board was the decision handed
down by Leo ]. McKenna. police Judge.
Charles Thompson, who was using his
team In excavation work, was arrested
on the complaint Of Mrs. Louise New
man.
Judge Mckenzie said that he had
driven mules himself. and he did not
believe that lick or two with a board
would be amiss II administered now and
then. He dismissed the case. Judge
McKenna is vice president OF the HUI
Inane Society. -
The Washington times., 1916-06-20
Fights Duel With Convict,
Then !i0-Mile Trip to Jail

BARBoURVIILE. Tenn, June 20
After a forty-'nile trim on miles through
the Cumberland mountains. Ilbert Mag,
deputy sheriff. arrived here. having
In custody James T. Wagner. a paroied
prisoner. wanted on the charge o: shoot
Ing and badly wounding two boys a
month ago.
May captured Wagner after Q pistol
duel. in which both emptied their
weapons without effect
Wagner was convicted ten years ago
Hatmsker' He was paroled a few wesss
ago. and shortly thereafter engaged in
the shooting scrape.
The Washington times., 1916-06-20
Plan Test of Shells
American Firms Make

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio. June 20. -
American manufacturers of six-inch
shells are being notified that here
after tests will be made at the proof
grounds near South Bethlehem. Pa.
and also of specification changes that
will materially Lessen cost of pro-
duction.
Until recently II had been declared
impossible to get n six-inch gun in
this country to operate satisfactorily.
Changes in type OF shell will reduce
the amount of copper in the bands
and dispense with their manufacture
nine plants In the country are affecte
by these orders. Manufacturers say
more success is being experienced in
she'll production than during the early
month"; Of the war.
The Washington times., 1916-06-20
SMALL CHANCE NOW OF A RAIL-
WAY STRIKE

In some way the impression has
been conveyed to the public that the
engineers, conductors, firemen, and
brakemen demanding changes of
hours and increase of wages; at an
estimate cost to the public of $780,
100000 4 year, would go to the
lengths OF strike before they would
consent to an arbitration Of their
differences with the roads.
There is no doubt that any such
attitude, not to mention action, by
the railway workers would ALLEVIATE
the public entirely and perhaps ir-
reparably from them. A deliberate
purpose to tie up, at a time like this,
the transportation facilities of the
whole nation, to make it impossible
for the industries Of the country to
operate, to kill the prosperity of the
American people-there is no doubt,
we say, that a positive refusal to
listen to a peaceful settlement, when
the consequences must be such
national disaster, would
not only ALLEVIATE from but infuriate
against those railway workers the
whole United States.
But at the breaking up of the con-
ference Of representatives of the
railway managers and the railway
workers on Thursday A. B. Garrett
son, chairman for the engineers, con-
ductors, trainmen, and brakemen,
several times spoke of arbitration in
q Way to indicate that such q process
The Washington times., 1916-06-20
Tomorrow.

Excursion, United States Park Police Relief
Association. down Potomac on the St
Johns o. m.
Annual excursion. First resbyterian Sunday
School, Marshall Hall, boats leave Sevanth
street wharf at 10 a. m. $3.50 and $3.50 D.
m.
Special meeting, Gospel Mission, si4 John
Marshall place. D. m.
Memorial service, Central Union Mission. for
the late Judge /. G. Kimball 8 D. m,
Commencement exercises. James Ormond
Wilson Normal School. school hall. $3.50 D.
m.
Observation-Disclosures Centennial No. IL;
Osiris, No. 3d. East Gate. No. 81: Column
bia. No. I. and Brentwood. No. D. OF the
Royal Arch; Potomac commandery, No. 3.
X. t.; Areme. No 10. OF the Eastern Star.
Knights OF Pythias-Mount Vernon. No. 8:
EQUAL, No II; Friendship. No. .. OF the
Pythian Sisters.
Odd Fellows-Eastern. No. Z: Federal CITY.
No, ?O Harmony No. o. Mount Nebo en-
National Union-Postofnce Department coun-
c!l; Treasury Council: Congressional coun-
ell.
Maoca metropolitan Tent.
Woodmen OF the World-Oak Camp. No. 4
Northeast Temple. p. m,
The Washington times., 1916-06-20
Concert Today
BY the Engineer Band, at Wash
ington Circle, at 1880 p. nj.

FRANK ]. WEBER, Director.
March, GLORY OF the Trumpets"
Breckenshire
Overture. 'Oberon".. Weber
Selection. "Sybil' jacob
Suite. Atlantis. the Lost CONT
nent." "Nocturno and Morning
Hymn of Praise" "A Court
Function" 81 Love Thee" (the
Prince and Aana): The De-
struction OF Atlantis. ... .Safranek
Selection, operate Gems. .. Tobani
Humoresque, "Oh, Du Lieber
Bridal song. .......,.,,,..,. .GOldmark
"reminiscences of Ireland, Godfrey
Lucy's Sextette. "RaG-time Trav-
esty" ....,,.................. Afford
THE Star-Spangled Banner"
The Washington times., 1916-06-20
VIGOROUS ACTION MUST BIB
TAKEN

Il
or otherwise, seems to be near its
end in Mexico and in regard to Mex
leo. Carranza has demanded the re-
call Of American troops from the
northern states, and Washington has
sent what is characterized as a
stern refusal" That ought to bring
an issue which will open the way to
actual performance by the United
States. Every hour Of present sus-
pense intensifies the chance for I'M
toward developments, for an actual
clash that in the circumstances
could hardly mean less than war be-
tween the United States and the
Carranza government.
With the Carranza military forces,
from officers to privates, in a trucu-
lent state Of mind, and with that at
titude reflected in the diplomatic
communications from the de facto
government, it is well-nigh impos-
sible to imagine any other outcome
than a clash that must develop gen.
eral hostilities.
When that clash shall come, it
should be the signal for an end Of
hesitation. The United States must
make its power felt. There can be
no halfway measure, once 1t is
forced upon this country actually to
protect its forces in Mexico, and to
send in others to punish, not the
people of Mexico, but the Carranza
regime.
Naval power will be one Of the
most effective elements in bringing
quick results. The Mexican army is
big enough to make real trouble for
any force the United States can i'm
mediately turn into Mexico; but the
bigger that Mexican army, the
harder it will be for the Mexican
administration to maintain, equip,
and munition it. The blockade can
quickly be thrown around the coun-
try, east, west, and north. There is
yet the possibility Of introducing
supplies into Mexico through Guate-
mala; but that is not very serious.
The present ruler Of Guatemala has
had his own troubles with the inso-
lent Carranza, and has been com
PEELED to keep forces on his own Dor
der to prevent irruptions of Mexi-
cans, for several decades tradition
ally hostile to the Guatemalans.
Let Mexico be shut off from COM
munication and supplies, and the
aggressive warfare which this coun-
try will have to prosecute will be
made easier with every passing day.
The uncertainty about our military
forces being sufficient for the task
ahead of them has been removed al
ready by the promptness and enthu-
siasm of the national guards re-
Spouse, by the rapid recruiting, and
the universal determination to stand
by the Government if only it will 20
forward and press matters with
proper vigor.
But there will have to be q demon
stration Of more than spasmodic ar
dor, once the color and character of
actual war is given to the Mexican
situation. 1t may be war within a
very few days. If war it shall be, it
must be war prosecuted with all the
rapidity, power, and ability of this
nation.
The Washington times., 1916-06-20
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