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The Washington times., 1916-07-26
Food Output Outstrips
Growth of Population
Chamber of Commerce of the United States Gives
Statistics to Prove That Production Has In
creased Faster Than People.

Jeremiahs OF woe who sadly bewsil the
alleged tact that the growth Of popu-
iation In this country Ia much greater
In ratio than the increasing supply OF
food products. are given a oevcfe jolt
In a statement by the United states
Chamber OF Commerce.
This sort of prediction, the statement
says. In unwarrnnted, and then proceeds
to give figures 20 prove II. 'E
In the last fifty years the population
Increased 900 per cent. the report shows;
and the production OF wheat Increased
~ per per- csn eprn; S err cent cent H rsn
potatoes. 80 pcr cent, and rice more
thnn 1900 per cent, ~ 1'E
Walters Lack knowledge.
These announcements DIRE usually
remarkable for the half truths upon
which the arguments arc founded" the
report continues. ALSO the plentiful
observation OF fundamental conditions
displayed by the authors. and the en-
tire absence OF intelligent. detailed ana
lysls Of the facts presented"
Referring to the argument that We
are becoming q food-importing coun-
are supposed TO be decreasing ana our
tinues:
In the case Of wheat. the greatest
Of all cereals used directly for human
food. II will be seen that the exports
vary widely from year to year. being
affected by great number OF con-
tributing causes, but that exports have
shown an appreciable increase during
the past Ave Year,. while the imports
always have been and still continue
a negligible quantity. E-f ,J.-i
Corn Exports Fall on.
The ,faliing-off in exports of corn
Is due largely 20 the numerous new
uses found for It at home In ways
often not directly as human food. The
The Washington times., 1916-07-26

past two years show n largo increase
proportionately In Imports. principally
from Argentina. These imports we're
actually small in volume compared
with the prods s,atH on ond any hsvs smal
relation to the question of food. They
were largely the result OF decreased
domestic production, owing to drought
IN the two years In question and con-
Eice is cited asa plant Of tropical
and subtropical countries and, consc-
quently. can be raised IN only small
areas In this country. Yet while Inn
portations and expectations have In
creased In about equal proportion. pro-
duction has outstripped them both.
As proof of surplus production OF
agricultural products the fact Is cited
that each year we carry from the
OF the yield OF the principal cereals.
Must Import Coffee and Tea.
1--WE do not grow conee, tea, and
cocoa in this country. and because OF
the lack principally OF suitable climate
Il is q question whether we ever will
DO SO save In a limited way" II Il
stated. consequently our Importation
or such articles is entirely a question OF
taste and our extensive use OF them II
evidence OF our ability to gratify this
taste, and not a matter OF necessity.
I'm case OF stress we could well get
along without them. rs was generally
done In the South during the civil war
which Is very different proposition
from not raising enough wheat for oui
own Use and trying to get along with
out that"
The report concludes:
There IN scarcely an agricultural
food product, the production OF which
has not outstripped the growth OF popu
iation In the last fifteen years. and th'
real problem is not to seek needed sup
pies abroad. but TO ind an adequate
and satisfactory market for the con
stantiy increasing domestic output
The Washington times., 1916-07-26
Mule Automobile Here.

Accompanied by a small. brown mule
and HIS tweive-year-old son. George l..
Covert. who 10 travelling from New York
to San Diego. Cal. In a wheel chair. ID
in Washington today, taking In the
sights and giving his mule and boy a
breathing spell.
Covert has devised a harness which
enables him to be pushed by the mule.
which walks behind the chair. The boy
walks behind the mule and applies the
birch to the extent necessary to insure
an eigteen-mil es-a-uay pace.
Covert expects to arrive In San Diego
In time to eat his Christmas dinner
there. he says. ..
The Washington times., 1916-07-26
PLATE PRINTERS
DEFEND ACTION
Say They Had Right To Watch
Carrizal Funeral.

The Plate Printers Union. No. 2.
adopted resolutions last night protesting
against the rebuke administered plate
printers and assistants at the Bureau Of
Engraving and Printing by Director
Ralph when they left their presses TO
watch the funeral procession Of the vic
Tins Of the Carrizal battle from the
windows of the bureau.
The resolution places the union on
record as asserting the right Of every
American to pay tribute TO American
valor whenever the occasion arises
The plate printers at the meeting last
night also appropriated 500 for the re-
lief Of the flood sufferers in North Caro-
lima.
The Washington times., 1916-07-26

Virginia's red G. roads and fields is
sufficient to qualify them for any PEN
The fields IN and around Camp ord
way have become semi-liquid as re-
suit OF the heavy rains of the last few
days. and the men In camp are kept
busy digging trenches to drain the camp
site and spreading cinders on the COM
pany streets and principal thorough
fares about camp In order that persons
passing along them ~might keep their
footing. 80 TI'I
have found. and its sticttneas res,,lts IN
adding a number OF pounds to the
trooper for every yard he marches. ~
The Washington times., 1916-07-26
Physicians Needed.

Positions are 'op en- in the United
States Public Health Service for
young physicians who have had one
years hospital experience and come
from reputable colleges. The drain
on the resources OF the service In
men by the infantile paralysis epi-
demic In New York has been so great
that Surgeon General Blue wants
thirty young physicians to take the
places of those he has sent to New
York.
The Washington times., 1916-07-26
Game POSTPONED; Rain.

Wet grounds have caused a post
ponement of the championship base
ball game that was to have taken
place at $40 o'clock this afternoon
between the National Press Club and
the Board of Trade for the benefit of
families of District militiamen. The
game will be staged at the American
League park at $40 o'clock on the
afternoon of August 10. -
The Washington times., 1916-07-26
Asks Funds for Hospital.

The board of trustees OF the Chiidren's
Hospital yesterday issued an appeal to
the public for $1,000 to continue the
operation Of the hospital. The usefui-
ness Of the hospital will be greatly i'm
paired. II IL stated. unless the needed
funds are subscribed.
The Washington times., 1916-07-26
Women After Hughes.

That the women's committee Of the
National Hughes Alliance will do all
In its power to make Mr.. Hughes de-
clare himself in favor of the Federal
suffrage amendment. was the an
nouncement made. by Mrs. Clifford
Pinchot, secretary Of the women's or
Fanization. In a letter to Miss Anne
Martin. chairman Of the Woman's
party national committee.
The Washington times., 1916-07-26
Democratic Women to Meet.

The Democratic party is to be boost
ed" at meeting to be held at the Eb-
bitt House Friday evening at s o'clock
under the auspices of the National
Democratic Women of America. Con-
gresham G.. c. Dill Of Washington is
70 be the principal speaker. Mrs George
A. Armes. president of the organize.
tion. 10 to preside and a musical pro
gram will be given under the direction
OF Mrs. George Metcalf.
The Washington times., 1916-07-26
To Entertain Chicagoans.

A program for the entertainment Of
a delegation Of 800 knights of CO.
lumbus of Chicago will be adopted
this evening by members of the local
Communicates .,.f.-- - = 81
The program will include q big
dinner and dance
The Washington times., 1916-07-26
Y. M. C. A. Camp Marooned.

Several washingtonians at the Blue
Ridge camp of the Y. NJ. c. A. are
unable to return to this city because
OF the interruption Of traffic caused
by the floods. william Knowles
Cooper, general secretary Of the Y. NJ
=. A. VIII not likely return to the city
before/the first of the month.
The Washington times., 1916-07-26
Salvation Army Outing.

An all day excursion to Marshall
Hall will be given by the Salvation
Army on August II. The steamer
ed and arrangements have been made
TO care for about 1000 poor children
and their mothers. : g.
The Washington times., 1916-07-26
Thief Prefers Old Coins.

The police are looking for a thief who
has a liking for valuable old coins.
was reported this morning by George
N. Henault. Of 3ol Massachusetts ave-
nue. northeast, who said his home was
entered last night and bag of old
French, japanese and Chinese coins
stolen. The first case was reported
several days ago. =
The Washington times., 1916-07-26
Steam Roller Runs AWAY.

NEW YORK. July 2s.-Thomas
Muihearn took an involuntary low
ride on n fifty-ton steam roller. some
thing went wrong inside the machine
and MuIhearn couldn't stop Il until
II had torn up three yards Of side.
walk. smashed an iron fence. ana
Jumped into IA cellar. =
$3.50 Seashore Excursions.
Baltimore &7Chio every Friday ana
Saturday until September s--Advt.
The Washington times., 1916-07-26
b. r. T, Holds Picnic.

The nineteenth annual excursion Of
Columbia Lodge. No. 4s4. Brotherhood
OF Railroad Trainmen. was held at
chesapeake Beach yesterday. Several
hundred members Of the Organization
attended the affair.
The Washington times., 1916-07-26

camp Ofdway, who
are required = to
drill ana maneuver
IN roads and on
parade grown dc
that are literally
seas Of sticky red
mud. The troops
are cultivnting a
deeper sym pathy
for the civiT war
veterans than they
ever had before.
That the veterans
put In four years
plo Ing through
The Washington times., 1916-07-26
Southern Railway.

Trains leaving Washington 1905 a. m.
and 0:45 p: m. daily, through to At
lanta, Montgomery and New Orleans
via Lynchburg. Knoxville and Atlanta.
. AS p. m. daily. for Chattanooga. Birm-
ingham and New Orleans. 4a0 a. m.
Memphis. Consult Agents.--Advt.
The Washington times., 1916-07-26
Horse and Colt Show.

The Clark County Horse and Colt
Show Association will hold It's annual
horse show August 0 and 10 at Berry
Vile, Va. Five races will be held on
both dates and there will be q steeple.
chase the second day. tt.4r..-
The Washington times., 1916-07-26
Hubert to Give Address.

Congressman Murray Hubert of New
York VII deliver an Address on Am
ericanlsm. at the Cosmopolitan Bap-
ttst Church tomorrow evening at The
mass meeting to be held under the suo
The Washington times., 1916-07-26
Excursions Planned.

An excursion to Chesapeake Beach
Will be held by the Business High
School Alumni Association the We'd
nesday following Labor Day. A conf
mfttee. headed by Joseph McGarraghy
10 making arrangements for the
moonlight excursion August z.
The Washington times., 1916-07-26
Snake Clears Store.

NEW YORK, July 26.-Seven feet Of
what looked like elongated bologna
crawled into the Bechstein delicates-
sen store-and everybody promptly
fed, except Policeman Meagher. He
found II was an itinerant snake.
The Washington times., 1916-07-26
Concert Today



WILLIAM II. sANTELMANN. Leader.
FfblsA ~ AAAL--A
March, "Krupp',r,s..... .wacek
Overture. La Gnzza Ladfa" .Rossini
Screnade, a..ss...t. Drdln
Euphoni,,m solo, "Arie" .paudert
Musician Peter "A. Hazes. "-'~
Waltz, Morning Journals Strauss
Grand fantasia. "Fnust", .Gourod
Grand march, President" .. .Treglna
The Star-Spangied Banner.f
. Arin -~----~I4~- y
Py the u. S. Soldiers Home
Band. at the Bandstand.
ct $3.50 p. ~
JOHN 8. n ;IMMERMANN. Director.
.-----+--s-f ~
March, .'.semper Frdeiis''. :. .sousa
overture, civilian reir'. 80. .Rossini
tkeQoest.) .r ~
Two songs %e.i t5L.5
(a) Aloha o.
queen kif-zimmerinann
(b) "ror fou;..... -. .ZimnaerInann
selection, Faust. ~. ,tiounod
Fox Trot. 1.-The Murray walk
N.FFfg 10 lSiese
waltz suite. Lady Laughter
Characteristic. "A Cocoandt
lance .....:'. '-......"herinann
f1nete, :Araby;.. Berlin
THE btar-spangied Banner
The Washington times., 1916-07-26
National Union on Excursion.

Members Of the National Union from
Washington and Baltimore are joining
In an excursion to Chesapeake Beach
today. The outing is conducted by the
hospital association of the union. and
II for the benefit of the hospital bed
fund.
The Washington times., 1916-07-26
Hans, of the Ritz,
Saves Former Patron

NEW YORK. July "a walters
memory saved Mrs. Dorothy Spencer. of
New York. from being a prisoner Of war
In a German concentration camp.
Mrs. Spencer. the widow of an Eng
iishman. went TO London last May TO
nurse her sister. After her sisters re-
covery. Mrs. Spencer took a boat 10
Bornholm. In the Cattegat the vessel
was stopped by a German destroyer.
Mrs. Spencer was unable to show an
American passport and the boarding Of
ficer was doubtful whether the state
ments she made were correct.
A petty officer with the boarding party
stepped up and asked permission for his
superior TO speak to Mrs. Spencer. He
asked her II she remembered him as
Hans. the waiter. at the Ritz. and Mrs
Spencer replied that she remembered
him very well. The ex-waiter spoke to
his officer again and Mrs. Spencer was
permitted to continue her voyage.
The Washington times., 1916-07-26

authorities have sixteen sanitary drink
Ing fountains for public convenience
here. ut, aI''~-
The Washington times., 1916-07-26
G. O. p. Women to Meet.

Frank w. Mondeli. Of Wyoming. will
sneak TO the Women's National Re.
OF the New willard tonight at 8
o'clock, Republican women are In
Yited.
The Washington times., 1916-07-26
Curfew Rings at II P. NJ,
Retire, Mike, or Jail!

NEW WORK, July 1.-Ine coming
half year promises TO be a duh period
In the life OF Michael Tuohcy forty
three. 6s3 Ihird avenue. proprietor OF
several furnished room houses. FOR six
months beginning yesterday, Michael
must get TO bed at II o'clock. obey ali
the commands OF his wife, and must ap-
stain totally from hard drink.
Unless he obeys these mandates Mag
istrate Simms promised yesterday 20
send him TO Jail. Iuohey agreed cneer-
fuily to all the conditions. imposed be-
cause Mrs. Tuohey charged him with
dlsorderly conduct. becahse he stayed
out late. drank. and in the mornings
was In Ill temper.
The Washington times., 1916-07-26
LOCAL MENTION.

Chaplin In 1.-THE Heart Thief" Va
today. Also Souls In Bondage" -.
The Washington times., 1916-07-26

Free painless extracting when teeth
are ordered. DR.. Vaughan's Dental
Office. s07 fth st. N. w,
The Washington times., 1916-07-26

Cheer Your Sick Friends
| with a basket or box Of GUIDES fresh
| cut. homegrown flowers. 1914 F st.
! Adyt
The Washington times., 1916-07-26

spices Of the National Evangelistic Min
listers Alliance Of America and the
Henderson National Civil Rights League
OF America - 'r.l4 / ~. u
The Washington times., 1916-07-26

Phone Your Want Ad tn The TinsA
Main 62eo tf ,...
The Washington times., 1916-07-26

$l.0O to Harpers Ferry and Return,
Baltimore a Ohio, Y. NJ. C. A., $50 a. m.
July 9th. Returning $3.50 p. m. same
day-Advt "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-03
the better chance to win, and that in the latter his defeat was predestined.
 WHAT THEY WILL, SAY

Washington, recalling the Hobson- Un- derwood campaign, is well aware that the Bankhead-Hobson campaign will be bitter and sensational. Naturally, Bank head will revamp all that has been said and proved against Eobson. And nat urally Hobson will charge that Bankhead redistricted the state in order that he might secure a berth in Washngton will charge that the recent declaration of Bankhead to the effect that he would support the propaganda of the prohibit tionists was 11:55 expedient; will charge that one Bankhead in Congress is suffi- ctent, and naturally he will inveigh against Senator Bankhead and Senator Underwood, for whose fighting powers he hats a wholesome respect, but only a trifling affection.
 And thus it is anticipated that the cam paign will be more than interesting. It is thought probable, too, that should Hob- son win, he would immediately launch a campaign for the Senate, or for the pres idency, after which, it is said, he has a peculiar and persistent 'hankering."
 But that phase which is of more inter- est to Washington than any other con cerns wholly the Tenth district. How will the Tenth solve its problem? Will it declare that some man other than their own people must represent them in the Congress of the United States?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-03
Americas Largest Trees

Much data of general interest and or considerable value to foresters has been collected as result of big tree contest recently conducted by the American Genetic association Several hundred photographs and descriptions of large and unusual native trees in various parts of the country were sub mitted to the organization during the course of its competition and through the information thus gathered a num- Der of exceptional specimens of cer- tain species have been "discovered' The contest embraced a search for the largest nut-bearing and non-nut- bear ing trees in this country, excluding the gigantic Sequoias of the Pacific coast, which for size surpass all other trees in the world. The results of the con tests and pictures of the prize winning trees are published in the March Pop ular Mechanics Magazine
 What undoubtedly is the largest de- ciduous tree now growing in the Uni ted States is a sycamore near Worth ington, Ind, which at five feet from the ground measures AZ feet inches in circumference It's height is approx imately 15O feet. According to local claims this remarkable specimen is in ferior to one long since felled in the same district which had girth of 67 feet A valley oak which measures 37 feet inches in circumference was the largest nut-bearing tree found during the contest. This is situated in San Benito county. California, and reaches to a height of 125 feet In a good season it bears a ton of acorns. Ame rica's largest elm seems to be "The Great Elm at Wethersfield, Conn.,, which at the base has a circumference of over 55 feet It is supposed to be about 250 years old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-03
NEW DECATUR

New Decatur. March 2.-(Special) Tennis Tidwell well known local law yer, is being urged by his friends in all sections of the -tate for the ap- pointment by Governor Henderson to succeed Judge Perry Thomas, resigned. MT. Tidwell Is a democrat of the old time variety, but not a strong partisan. The appointment would be welcome to both factions of Alabama democracy, it is believed here.
 Ex-Senator Joseph W. Bailey of Tex as will deliver the annual address to the Alabama State Bar association which will meet here June 1415, ac- cording to announcement here today. The only other speaker who has been selected thus far is E. w. Godbey, a local lawyer. The delegates will be lavishly entertained, the sessions be- ing held on boat on the Tennessee river A lively debate is now on as to whether the lawyers will be allowed to bring their wives to the convention. Sentiment is against the ladies pres encc.
 The school enrolment in Morgan county is the largest in the county his- tory, according to County Superintend- ent John c. Tidwell, who returned from an inspection trip today. The schools are in a highly prosperous condition, he said. The enrolment exceeds that of last year by 1700 pupils.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-03
The Quail Dog

The poiting habit is but the momentary pause before the wild dcg's spring at his prey developed by long training and se- lective breeding till it is stronger than the instinct to bounce upon the prey. Think what self-control is demanded to stand staunch when the birds flush and what a hold on elemental passions to pick up the dead bird and return it gently to the master.
 All day long the quail shooter has be- fore him living example of strength, of perseverance, of good faith, of self restraint, all the very cardinal virtues of good sportsmanship. It IS spiritual eX- perience that is good for any man, and we love our four-footed partner in sport not alone because he shows us good sport, not only because he is good to look at intelligent, and faithful; but also because his own good sportsmanship ap- peals to the best sportsmanship in our selves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-03
Electric Sewing Machine

One of the latest conveniences to be introduced for the modern housewife is an electric sewing machine of mod crate cost says the March Popular Mechanics Magazine. This is not an ordinary foot-power apparatus with a motor attachment, but an electrically driven machine specially designed. It may be connected with house light ing circuit just the same as a flatiron or fan, and operated at low charge without any physical exertion what ever. The motor is compactly housed and permanently attached where it is out of sight, but within easy access. A light pressure with a foot upon the treadle starts the machine. Its speed is accelerated by increasing the pres- sure slightly. The needle stops almost instantly when the foot is removed. It is matter of but few seconds to change the machine so that it may be driven by foot power. if desired"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-03
Always Safety First

From the Washington Post.
 You say that you want some name engraved on this ring, said the jeweler to the bashful young man.
 Yes; I want the words, George, to his dearest Alice engraved on the inside of the ring
 ''ls the young lady your sister,"
 NO; she is the young lady to whom I am engaged"
 "Well, if I were you, I would not have George to his dearest Alice engraved on the ring. If Alice changes her mind you can't use the ring again.
 What you'd you suggest?'
 ''I would suggest the words, George, to his first and only love- You see, with that inscription you can use the ring half a dozen times. I have had experi- ence in such matters myself.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-03
Names Land Book Committee

Greenville, March 2. = Especially Judge H. D. Lampley of Butler county, after hearing the talk of Governor Henderson, made by telephone, to all of the probate judges in the state, has appointed the following as the land book committee for Butler county: R. A. Beeland, chairman; F. w. Stanley, E. H. Winkler, Greenville; Eulay Black and T. l.. Rose, Georgiana; Pinkney Huston, Garland; Dr. R. A. Wald, For est Home; Bob Crittenden, Oaky Streak; R. A. Lee Mckenzie, and John Golson, North Butler The Alabama Land Book is causing much comment in Greenville and Butley county and the people will rally to the support of it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-03
Seeing But Not Hearing

From the Pittsburg ChronicIe-Telegraph
 A colonel, on his round of inspection unexpectedly entered the drillroom, where he came across couple of soldiers, one reading letter aloud while the other was listening and at the same time stop ping up the ears of the reader.
 'What are you doing there?" the pug zled officer inquired.
 You see, colonel I'm reading to Ma guire. who can't read himself. a letter which arrived by this afternoons mail from his sweetheart"
 And you, Mcguire, what in the world are you doing?"
 Please colonel, I'm stopping up Mur- phys ears with both hands, because I don't mind his reading my sweetheart 2 letter, but don't want him to hear a single word she has written.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-03
FAVORABLE REPORT
 ON GOOD ROADS BILL
(Continued from Page One,

fourth year and s536,O0O the fifth year. Georgia would get S13S,650 the first year. s277,soO the second year, s415,950 the third year, $554,- 500 the fourth year and s693,25O the
 fifth year. Tennessee would re- ceive s11S,250 the first year, s23s-, 500 the second year. $354,75O the third year, s47S,O00 the fourth year and $591,25O the fifth year. Mississippi would receive s91, 400 the first year, $1S2,SO0 the second year, $274,200 the third year. s365,- 500 the fourth year and s457oO0 the fifth year.
 The Shackleford bill passed the House recently by over 200 majority In many respects it is similar to tht Senate measure, which clearly indicate! the desire upon the part of Congres: to enact legislation for federal aid fl road construction.