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The Washington times., 1916-04-21
ThR NEBRASKA PRIMARY RE.
SUITS

Mr.. Bryan seems to have been de-
feated for delegate at large to the
Democratic national convention, in
the Nebraska primary Of Tuesday.
There were six candidates, four to
be elected; and the late Secretary Of
State on the face of returns to date
Is rather q bad fifth, leaving him
outside the circle Of the elect.
On the other hand, Senator Hitch
cock, who has been erratic at times
but whose sincerity and nerve have
not been questioned by anybody
especially folks who have had the
dubious privilege Of fighting him
was nominated to succeed himself by
an overwhelming vote. He has been
rated an anti-Administration man;
and SO, in recent months, has Mr..
Bryan. Yet Bryan was ardently op-
posing Hitchcock, as well as the Ad-
ministration.
It really looks as IL Nebraska had
been moved away from all its moor
ings. II has become a leading out
door sport there to take fall out
Of Bryan" whenever possible. Any
body that Bryan supports is ana
thema; anybody he opposes is win
ner. His brother was a candidate
for the gubernatorial nomination,
and was enthusiastically licked.
Mr.. Bryan seems to have scattered
too much. So long as he could use
Mr.. Wilson to belabor certain ancient
enemies, he was a Wilson man. When
that usefulness of the President
ceased, Mr.. Bryan deserted. Bryan
never had a more devoted and en-
, thusiastic supporter than Hitchcock
and the reward is Bryan's opposi.
ton. In the end, Mr.. Bryan has
played all sides, and at length seems
to have broken down the patience
even Of his long-suffering Nebras'
kans, who couldn't keep up with hil
eccentricities. He looks today more
like a discarded figure than evel
before. What may be his capacit,
! for making trouble, is yet to b.
learned.
Suppose Henry Ford has carried
Nebraska for the Republican dele
gationl' And suppose that later OF
he and Mr.. Bryan launch a peac'
party: Bryan for President, Fore
for Vice President! How many vote
would the combination get? And a
Whose expensei
The Washington times., 1916-04-21
Germany to Send
DyestuHs to U. S.
Arrangements, for $4,000 J. Ton
Shipment Made With British
and German Governm. Its.

Arrangements for the expectation OF
1900 tons OF dysstuffs from Germany
have been completed by the State De-
partment through negotiations with the
British and German governments.
The British government some time ago
Informed the United States that II
would lift the blockade suffciently to
permit the uninterrupted passage OF this
dyestuff shipment from Germany.
Count Won Bernstorff, the German
ambassador, In a note to the State De-
partment. states that the German gov
eminent has agreed to make the ship
ment, nesotiations for which have beer
In progress for a year.
1t Is stipulated that this shipment n
single exception" and that the
United, States must give assurances that
the dyes viii not be re-exported to ma.
tons at war with Germany.
Previously the German government
had insisted that the dyes would not bt
shipped until similar shipment OF cot
ton 10 Germany was permitted to pasi
through the British blockade, but Ger.
many withdrew from this position.
The Washington times., 1916-04-21
THE ALLIES BLOCKADE DE.
FRNSE

The representatives of France and
England will shortly hand to the
Washington Government a note deal
ing with our protests against their
blockade and its interference with
our commerce. As The Times has
repeatedly predicted, the case of the
allied countries is based almost en-
tirely on the precedents laid down by
the United States in the civil war.
The right of a belligerent to wise
and even restrict the importations
Of neutral, if that neutral seemed
certain to pass them on to the block
AIDED belligerent, was insisted upon
by the United States in the cases Of
Nassau and Matamoros, and acqui-
esced in by England. II was not rel
ished; but the British maritime au-
thorities were far-seeing enough to
realize that the rule would be useful
to them, as the foremost sea power,
at some future time. That time has
now struck.
~ II has been protested repeatedly
that British prize courts have been
unduly rigorous in dealing with
seized cargoes. But this is dis
proved by the fact that the packers
meat shipments were submitted first
TO prize court, and then on appeal the
prize court was reversed and the
government bought the cargoes.
Again, it has been insisted that
there was undue delay In getting de-
cisions in these admiralty proceed
ings. Yet the biggest cases pending
have now been settled, and settled In
favor Of the American shippers
while the old ,Springbok case required
three years, in American courts. be-
fore II was adjusted.
Protest has been made against in
tercepting American ships at SEQ ant
The Washington times., 1916-04-21
FLEET TO P[bfWAR
GAMETH|S SUMMER
Active Program Of 'Fansuters
Mapped Out For increased
Personnel. II

With the personnel OF the navy vast
~ Increased. the Atlantic deef this
summer win engage in the largest and
most thorough ret OF war-sAme ma
neuvers In its history. Navy Depart
ment officials said today.
In addition to several tests in steam
ing and naval tactics. the fieet will Join
with the army In an elaborate study OF
how TO defend the ports OF Boston ana
New York. From May. Is TO September
the neet will be almost constantly ac-
tive.
II is expected the naval bill pending
in Congress will have become q law m
time to enlist part OF the additional
1900 men provided. and TO reorsanise
the marine and medical corps.
An especial increase of from ss to 20
per cent In skilled sunners 10 one pro-
vision In the bill which navy officers
are anxious to have In force for the
summers msneuvers.
In the defense" Of New York-ths
most elaborate OF the summers maneu-
vers-the destroyer and submarine flo-
t.llss nnd the mining division will join
the fleet. In combination with especial
lerI fcTces, this will comprise the most
formidable defending body which over
has unanswered or operated near New
York. Thin operation will last from July
slnIl.r tactics will be practiced off
Boston from August 4 TO 10.
The rest Of the season will be spent in
'sf tAs srsssf nsssi S Sf aiH%gsSs HSo HGsS spp1rr
ton for munitions factory Y In
L
The Washington times., 1916-04-21
THE EMPIRE STATES pLEoos

In it's last hours before adjourn
ment, the New York legislature
adopted resolution pledging the
States suppc-. to the National Sow
eminent in every possible way, in
case Of disaster in the foreign re-
lations Of the country. It recog-
nizes the imminence Of such dan
ger, and declares that "the legisla-
ture pledges to the President and
Congress it's unqualified support In
any action necessary = and will
support the chief executive Of this
State In any exercise Of authority
for that purpose TO the full extent
of the resources of the State"
A more sweeping authorization to
the governor to actspromptly and ef-
fectively, in case sudden exieency
may demand, could hardly be asked.
New York has given q fine exhi-
bition of loyalty and patriotism; and
New York contains more foreign.
born citizens than any other State in
the Union. It is an example that
the whole country may well emulate,
The Washington times., 1916-04-21
rnn POLITICS AND the rAcTs


senator vardaman, bitterly criti-
cising President wilson's nterna-
tionai policy as outlined yesterday
denounces every suggestion OF an at
titude that might possibly lead 70
war ana In enect charges that sell
ishness OF special interests Is tne
backing OF Whatever sentiment may
exist in favor Of strong interna-
.r-i n =, S
Vonai poncy. re 10 Guoteo' t
.r not oue.,,,,r,ny snvhodv,s mo-
p pvss, pu. l nave no doups ali hn@ tnv me
intn sha h.arts s,he hniaars 80 nil
IN = M French bn,ds "a The creattnrs
1Ttbs si,,ss snneraIiy ard evar n,,es-
ton n the nsnufaet,irers Of munitions
~ 49, 49,. hnas, ssSn ~, X
'o''' '"aue a"s's
The insinuation, carried by an this
A.. .i.,.-l m 80
10 piain enough. lnere mas peeh toV
much of that sort of insinuation.
yesterday happened 10 aHord q
ra,,ve NJ the reai fselinos NJ the
sause VI INC reai iee,lhss Vi she
munition makers and investors.
wnhe tne rresident was aAins ms
talk war stocks were tumbling down.
,..a 80. .I,,.h,. ,,x.,.d
waro, hot chmuihk uP"au'
Senator Vardaman guessed 1t pre-
CAL = rA;.
ciseiy wrong. oVocks Oh corporations
holding war orders were weakest,
u
iost most, ana regaineo ieast. mere
are aome exrernts from the New
g.. NJ,
York Times market report:
The stock market made swift ,oI,s'. p5es,
diplomatic break with GERMAN. Start.
Ing lower than than Tsesdsys closing q isEe,. s,,h
occasional siisht rscoveries until the
na nhd ddoeoSnf.ins OF dIn tne Gay ,ro, IS
10 points. Bethiehem Steel. moving with
t,'nx su aprup,nes nrnn,eS N ws no,n,s weaker 'nah
The Washington times., 1916-04-21
COMING EVENTS ON
CAPITALS PROGRAM
Today's Amusements Schedule
for Tomorrow.
Today.

Illustrated lecture. Photography In Nat.
ural Colors," Henry Hess, before Federal
photographic Society. New National Mus.
Address. before Federal Employees. Union,
Grant Hamilton. National Rldes Armery.
Lecture. Nails and Thorns." the Row. I.e,i,,
L Bower, Fifteenth Street. Christian
Mock trial, studsnts OF John NJ. Ianrstor
School Of Law Of the Bible College. and
. Helping Hand Club. New Bethel Baptisl
Church. Ninth and s streets northwest.
D. m.
Phonosraph concert. Home Club. s y. m.
Lecture. 'Investigations on the Minera
Metabolism OF Animals" dr. 81 ii
Forbes under auspices Of the Nationa
academy Of Sciences. New Nationa
Museum, t:8 p. m.
Good Friday services, Church Of Mount ST.
Sepulchre. Brookiand, 8 p. m.
Exhibit OF work OF Trade Sewing aeboo
students OF Neighborhood House Raisisb
afternoon and evening.
Memorial service. National Society Daush
ters OF the American Revolution. Memori Ia
Continental Hall. p. m.
Masonic-Lebanon, No. 7; school of tnatrtic
ton. Royal Arch; Columbia, No. 2, Rnisht
Templar: East Gate, No. q. Eastern etsr
Odd FellowA-centrai. No. I; Metropolis. No
s: Phoenix. No. %; Masenenu. No. I. en-
knights OF Pythias-syraeusians. No. 10
Rathbone Temple. No. 8, Sisters.
lmproytd Order OF Red Men-Nineola Tribe
No. H.
Socialist Psrty-Locai Northeast
The Washington times., 1916-04-21

strike has had the general sympathy
and support OF organised. and even un-
organized. labor. But IN the present
trns s. cr naS.s ns 1ens os hehs
paid railroad employees would involve
almost Immediately the whole Industrial
system OF the country. Millions Of
workingmen who could not possibly
imss zine any direct or indirect beneit TO
strike. would snd thsms.ives out oi
work.
Even the more thoughtful membefs of
the orgsnixation making the present de-
msnd realise this danger OF alternating
the support OF great majority Of the
These and other considerations have
recently brought some evidences Of n
desire on the part OF the ruilway or
ganizations TO compromise and allow
either mediation or arbitration to set
Politicians OF all parties are devoutly
hoping some such method will be adopt
ed. for nobody wants to be responsible
for the conditions that might arise.
is that a dovernment inquiry into the
whole problem of wages In Interstate
transportation should be inaugurated.
incident to any plan OF arbitration or
other adjustment, with q view to deter
Many Get Lower Wages.
Attention has been directed lately to
the fact that very numerous classes OF
railway employees are paid wages which
are very low in compariron 20 those paid
the groups that are now demanding big
increases.
In other times. when strikes have been
threatened. comparatively little atten-
The most highly favored classes Of
railroad men would certainly have little
to gain. n as q result Of their present
that part Of their wage FUND had been
taken away from them and distributed
among other classes OF railroad en-
II is rather startling to note the mum.
Der Of public men who talk about es
tsblishing government regulation OF the
wages Of interstate carriers.
A few years ago such q suggestion
would have frightened the average poll
tician half out of his wits.
Government Fixes Rates.
Today. these same politicians ar,
pointing out that the Government
practically determines the earnings oi
the carriers. by nxing their rates.
II. as was recently the case, the rail.
roads ere able 70 show that they hav,
insufficient earnings the Government
kindly permits them 10 charge enough
to keep themselves going. Thus ratei
20 up. and II a comparatively small sec
tion O. the employees are to be permitted
TO reach In and pull out a big share oi
the increased earnings. the net bench
to the railroads will be lost.
So Y Ia being proposed that II tn,
Government Is going TO ix the ratei
that determine the earnings OF the rail
roads. II might just as properly fix tn,
rates that determine their expenses
that Is. the wage rate.
And. Il IL very certain that a Govern
ment schedule of wage rates would b,
ton hctween orysn nised .nd unnrSan,.aA ~
| between skilled and unskilled labor
than Is now observable.
The Washington times., 1916-04-21
TnR COMPLEX MEXICAN s,TUA.
TON

Developments in the Mexican sit.
uation in the last few days would be
attracting wide attention and would
be the cause Of deep anxiety were II
not that the German crisis has tenn
porarily diverted the public mind
from Mexico.
For a week the War Department
has been sure that Carranza troops
were being quietly mobilized in the
path of General Pershing's southern
advance. The credence placed in
these reports indicates that Ameri-
can troops have been secretly sent to
re-enforce Pershing. Then came the
departure of General Scott for the
border, with powers more diplo-
matte than military, to find out
whether the governors Of Chihuahua
and Sonora were maneuvering the
troops on their own account, or
whether Carfanza was engineering
the activity of the Mexican detach-
ments. Not only have the Carranss
troops been gathering in advance OF
Pershing's forces, but they have been
closing in on the rear, in a position
simultaneously to check Pershing's
advance and cut off communication.
So far as the diplomatic issue Ia
concerned, the Mexican first chief
seems to have been taking a lesson
from Germany. He has allowed it to
be reported that the governors OF
Chihuahua and Sonora are not
amenable to him, thus giving him an
opportunity, if the United States
. called for a showdown, to disavow
their activities.
But officially Carranza states that
the troops are operating to aid the
American punitive expedition
though the measure Of their aid SC
far is negligible. Fortunately the
situation was so clearly recognized
If reports be true, that Pershing has
been able to assemble and place his
troops SO that he can defy the Car
rama troops and, at the same time
persist in the efforts to catch Villa
IL that bandit be still alive.
The Washington times., 1916-04-21
Lane Sends Estimate
On Petroleum Lands

Secretary OF the Interior Lane has
sent to the Senate Committee on Public
Lands an estimate OF the petroleum
lands IN public ownership ana the pos
sible production from these lands.
Mr.. Lanes estimate places the acreage
OF public-owned oil-bearlng lands al
approximately 5000 900 acres. Conserva-
OF these lands % ssiS eb 10 b. 7so"oo svaceni ooc
barrels.
Two areas to which particular atten-
tion Is called are Naval Petroleum Re-
serve No. I. embracing SS.NnA acres In
Elk Hills. Cal. and Naval Petpoleumn
covering the Teapot dome In Wyoming
The Washington times., 1916-04-21
MaSons Observe
Maundy Thursday
Memorial Services Held in Honor
Of Thirty-third Degree
Masons.

The ceremony Of extinguishing the
lights. followed by memorial services
and the mystic banquet were observed
by the members OF Evangelist Chapter.
Knights of the Rose Croix, No. !. Scot
tish Rite Masons In celebration OF
Maundy Thursday last night at the
Scottish Rite Cathedral, 43S Third street
The Maundy Thursday celebration OF
the Scottish Rite Masons is one or
the most impressive OF the ritual. and 10
regarded as one OF the most important.
Knights OF the Rose Croix are required
10 observe It, even though alone In .
city, in spirit at least
The memorial services were held in
honor of the following thirty-third de-
gree Masons OF this city, who died dup-
ing the last year: Frank A. Spear,
Abraham d. Prince. Thomas F. Herring,
Charles II. Miller. Leon r. Friedrich,
John Hansen, Thomas o. Towles, Ed
ward Willoughby Anderson. Arthur @.
Plant, James Cunningham. William T,
johnson, James Patterson. Benjamin s.
Graves, Claude ]. Allen. Warren J, Cof'
fin, Maynard w. Rothrock, Edgar q,
Harbaugh, Richard p. Nixon. Frederick
C. Stevens. Joseph H. johnson. and
Adoiph N Spence.
George Roscoe Davis. wise master oi
Evangelist Chapter. was the toastmas'
ter at the mystic banquet. The toasti
were responded 10 by Congressman j
Hampton Moore OF Pennsylvania. Con
gresham William ID. Stephens of Min
nesota, William w. Germaine. and tn,
Rev. DIR. j. Shera Montgomery. Tn,
Rev. DIR. William Tayloe Snyder read tn,
Invocation.
Musical numbers were presented b.
the Musurgia quartet. which includes
| Mrs. Ethel Holtzclaw Gawler. Mrs. vii
liam T. Reed. Richard +. Backing. anC
Edwin Callow with Harry Wheatol
Howard, accompanist
The Washington times., 1916-04-21
Standard Oil Man Left
500, ,000, 900, But No Will

NEW YORK. April n.-Almon Ser-
non Harkness. former third vice presi-
dent Of the Standard OIL Company. aad
second largest stockholder In the con.
cern. who died In California on Janu-
airy II. 1915. left an estate estimated AZ
more than 800 10000.
This fact was Indicated today when a
list of Mr. Hardness stock holdings was
filed In the surrogate's court on an ap.
plication TO determine whether or not
York at the time OF his death, and,
therefore. subject 20 tax here.
Although Mr.. Harkness was past
seventy-hve snd had been in poor
of his property will go TO his son.
Harry Harkness, and his daughters.
Mrs. Lila II. Edwards. OF Pittsburgh,
and Mrs Myrtle X. Maccomber. Of
HOLSTER. Cal
The Washington times., 1916-04-21
SIX DOGS TO USE
u. S. AS SANITARIUM
Zeppelins Scared Little Poms so
Owners Left England.

NEW YORK. April z1---six nerve
racked bow-wows arrived here yester-
day on the American liner Philadelphia
seeKing peace. They came here to cs-
cape the Zeppelins.
There were Bozie, Knightsbridge Imp,
knieh- -sbridge sammy, Bimbi, Button
hook. and n, all Poms. Miss r. Lo-
retta Navraul and her sister. Miss
ing with their brother, j. n. Navratil,
brought them out OF the war zone.
The Navratils, although Americans,
have lived In knightsbridge. Hyde Park,
London. for fifteen years.
not take her afternoon tea. Then Fin
and Buttonhook refused to sleep In
their cribs. When the XeppeIlns ap-
peared they took to the cellar. But the
scared he fell out of bed and hurt his
chin,
The Washington times., 1916-04-21
Crandall's ApoIIo,

The story OF an opera singers career
ID depicted in the second Geraldine Far
rar photodramatic production. Temp
tation." which will be shown at Gran.
daIrs Apollo next Sunday. Mary Miles
Minter will be seen Monday in yLoveiy
Mary" Miss Minter IL supported BY
Thomas ]. Carrigan.
House Petsrs and June EivIdge will
be seen Tuesday In the World Film
production. The Hand of PERIL" de-
tective drama. which marks a radical
departure from accepted standards
wednesday. Dustin Farnum viii be seer
In THE Call OF the Cumberlands.. by
Charles Neville Buck.
Thursday brings Theodore Roberts in
the Paramount production OF Marx
Twain's "Pudd'nhead Wilson" Florence
Dagmar and Thomas Meighan play i'm.
portant roles. The frst northeast show.
Ing OF Charlie Chaplin's latest success
"A Bnrlesque on Carmen" will be given
next Friday and Saturday.
The Washington times., 1916-04-21
.PROTOPLAYSON THE
! 'PROGRAMNExTWEEK
Varied Assortment Of Film
Dramas TO Be Shown Local
Theater Patrons.

',fhe Closed Road."a World rrlm pro-
duction. featuring House Peters and
Bafbsrri Tenant. will be given its
initial local showing at Crandali's Mon
day ana Tuesday This picture tells the
store OF Hugh Annersley. q young physt.
clan. who discovered a cure for cancer.
Wednesday and Thursday william
Farnun will be' seen in, "A Man Of
sorrcw." supported by Dorothy Ber-
nard. The pkotoplay IL adapted from
the old stage success. "Hoodman Blind. .
An interesting sociological problem 10
presenter In "The Chain invisible
Which Is scheduled for presentation FRI
day ana Saturday. It 10 adapted from
Richard Lc GaHienne's book Of the
satno name, and deals with the develop
ment or an overpowering love between
two persons of dissimiIar tastes. Bruce
McRae and oerda Holmes are the fea-
tured players In this production.
The Washington times., 1916-04-21
Japan Refunds $365 to
American Red Cross

The aJpanese Government has re-
funded to the American Red Cross sS66.
expended last summer for the relief or
the destitute on the island OF Rota. In
the Pacific Ladrone Group,
The island trade had been paralyzed
by its capture by Germany. and many
OF the inhabitants of Rota were In need
OF food.
The governor of Guam called the at
tention OF the Red Cross 20 their plight
and aid was rushed to the Island.
The Washington times., 1916-04-21
Three Prisoners Escape
Clad Only in "Nighties"

Police and detectives throughout the
city have been instructed to search for
three colored men in blue ''nighties."
They escaped last night from the
Washington Asylum Hospital. wearing
nothing but blue nightshirts and blue
oyerails. All three were prisoners.
One was held for intoxication. one
for mental examination. and the third
for petit larceny.
The Washington times., 1916-04-21
Crandall's Ayenue Grand.

Mary Pickford will be seen at the
Avenue Grand ON Sunday In Madame
Butterfly" Az the forsaken cho-Cho-
San. Mary Pickford presents an inno-
cent. conflding. pathetic figure.
Mondays attraction is the Equitable
production. The Struggle" by Harry
Chandiee. q wsshingtonian. an inter-
esting variation OF the eternal tri-
ANGLE" many situations of which are
laid In the tropics. Frank Sheridan Ia
the featured player. Geraldine Farrar
will be seen Tuesday In the Paramount
presentation OF Carmen"
Wednesdays feature 10 the Metro pro:
duction. Her Great Price," with Mabel
Taliaferro in the principal role. Vivian
Martin will be seen on Thursday In
"A Modern Thelma," which closely fol-
lows the novel "Thelma. by Marie Co
relli. Edna Goodrich IL the featured
player In the Paramount picture. Arm
srtong's Wife," to be shown Friday. Sat
urdays feature In Alice Brady in the
World Film subject. Then I'll Come
Bcak To You"
The Washington times., 1916-04-21
Lecture on Nutrition
At National Museum

DR.. Carl voegtlin. OF the Public Health
Service. will lecture on "The Relation
OF the Vitamines to Nutrition In Health
ana Disease" at the New National Mu-
scum al 4:l6 o'clock this afternoon.
The lecture Is one OF a series on nutrt.
tion topics arranged by the Academy OF
Sciences.
The Washington times., 1916-04-21
Five Campfire Girls Here
Win National Honors

National honors were conferred upon
fivs Campfire Girls at grand council
OF the organization held last night IN
the studio OF Henry Bvsh- Brown. lIn
q street northwest. They are Carol
johnson. Helen Loudenslager. Margie
Lee Runbeck.. Lefty Stewart. and Mar
garet Merrill. Vivian Michael was tni-
tieted 70 the rank Of firemaker.
Miss Edith NJ. KempsthorHe, or New
Zealand. field secretary, addrsssed' tne
council. -.
The Washington times., 1916-04-21
Tomorrow.

Meeting Petworth Women's Club. home OF
Mrs. Morton, $40 II street, s D. M
Annual focd sale, Ladies' Aid Society Of
IAngdon. Methodist Episcopal Church. Enn-
day School room. afternoon and evrnihg
Club. p. m.
Extension lecture, illustrated with motion
Destroying Sea wrecks." auspices Btreau
Commercial Economics. College OF History
Buildins. American University. MAssachu-
setts and Nebraska avenues, $40 u. m.
Dancing. Homo Club, g y. m.
Meeting, for election OF officers. ard enter
tsiT%snt u mn A'hlar Club, Pythisn Temple 8
Masonic--st. Johns, No. IL: board OF dirsc-
tors, Masonic and Eastern star Home.
d. m.
odd Fellow.-csnton Washington. No. I.
Patriarchs Militant.
Socialist Party-socai supper and dance. Z