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The Washington times., 1916-05-27
RUSSIANS AND THE TURKS

Overshadowed in interest by the
great clash in the west. the Meso-
potamian campaign would have gone
almost unnoted by the casual reader
but for three dramatic incidents.
The first was the Russian invasion;
the picture of intrepid troops get
ting through wild mountain passes
with guns and supplies, fighting all
the way, caught the imagination.
The second was the surrender of
General Townshend after his pro-
longed display Of fortitude. Then
came the spectacular ride of the
Cossacks along the wild roads Of
Luristan, to emerge suddenly from
the gorges and gallop across to join
the British now at Kut-el-Amara.
Two hundred miles these born
horsemen rode, from Kermanshah
southeast through the cool noun
tains and then due west to the tor
rid plain. 1t is one Of the stirring
eplSOucb VI IHS wal mt VIC
Moewe's exploits. In itself it means
nothing. It is to be regarded simply
as stunt" Only Russian COM
mander, used to uncounted millions
of men to draw upon, would ever
think Of permitting effective troops
to waste good efforts on such a
crack-brained escapade, splendidly
daring though it was.
But it serves to bring to notice the
fact that the Russians are doing
much and saying little in the Near
East. Petrograd asserts confidently
this may be taken with assurance as
the forerunner of real union of the
Russian and British armies. 1t is
announced semi-officially that the
army groups which poured through
the crevices of the rocky barrier be-
tween Turkey and Persia are con-
solidating until they have formed a
crescent from a point south of Bit
lis to Khanikin, something more
than 200 miles.
From Khanikin it is not far to
Kut-el-Amara. 1t is even less dis
lance to Bagdad. Once the juncture
with the British has been effected
and the line made secure, Turkey
will be cut square across from the
inland seas to the Persian Gulf.
Clumsy though il be, Russia will
then have some sort Of line of com.
munication to warm water, not SC
good as the Dardanelles, of course
but still some fraction Of a loaf
Long and difficult, yet some supplies
doubtless can be transported this
way next winter when Archangel is
tied up.
But by then the Bagdad railroad
may be available.
What does the Turk now think Of
his bargain?
The Washington times., 1916-05-27
First Congregational
Mission Club Meets

The regular meeting OF the Mission
Club Of the First Congregational
Church was held Tuesday evening at
the home of Miss Alice II. Clark. 327
College street northwest. Miss Jessie
]. Brainerd presiding. assisted by Mrs.
]. H. Mpser.
After Scripture reading and prayer by
the president. and the transaction OF
routine business, Miss Eunice Wead re-
View the final chapter OF the study
book for the year. The Rising Churches
in Non Christian Lands"
Mrs. Blaine, national organizer of
the w. c. T. u. gave a talk on tenn
perance work as related to home and
foreign missions, illustrating her sta
tistics with ribbons.
Officers for the year were elected
as follows: President. Katherine
wead; vice president, Marion Pear
son; secretary Marian Smith; treas
The next meeting will be held June
10 at the residence of Mrs. G. w
Stone. Chevy Chase, for its annual
picnic.
The Washington times., 1916-05-27
BLOCKADE, AND BLOCKADE

Germany has appointed a food
dictator with powers described as
second only to those Of the Kaiser.
He is needed because the empire,
with foreign commerce destroyed,
must take extreme measures to ward
off starvation.
Germany is .'blockading" England
with submarines. How has it work.
ed? G "
In the first four months Of this
year England sold more cotton fab
RIGS to South America than in the
same four months Of peace and
prosperity, at the beginning Of 1914!
The increase in British sales was
about half the total business the
United States did in South America,
in that four-month period!
Cutting England off from the
world has not been a success. True,
England has been decidedly preoc-
cupied by the war. But somehow
she has found time and opportunity
to attend to business. 1t is calculated
to make Americans wonder whether
their country has been taking adj
vantage of the opportunities that the
war brought to them.
But the most telling suggestion
these figures contain is that dealing
with the comparative economic pos
lures of Britain and Germany. Ger
man foreign trade is gone; non-ex-
istent; as if it had never been. Brit
aims greatest industry, in textiles,
actually has increased, despite that
Britain has 100000 men under
arms!
Turn to the results of the sub
marine blockade in another direc.
ton. About 1,534,000 tons Of Brit
ish shipping was lost, from all
causes, in 1915. It is announced that
new shipping was turned out dur
ing the year, aggregating 1928 900
tons. In other words, despite the
SuDtlldTiHcb, DIlIolh Hhu 90 IHuCu
shipping at the end as at the be-
ginning Of the war.
Still further:
The 1916 foreign trade Of Britain
is showing big gain, in most direc-
tions, over that of 1915.
The merchant marine, despite de-
struction by submarines, is earning
bigger profits than ever, because the
higher rates pay for the losses and
a good deal more.
Naval construction will not make
such heavy demands on British ship
building capacity this year as last,
and, therefore, the new tonnage will
show sharp increase.
The submarine BLOCKADE" has
alienated whatever sympathy Ger
many held, among neutrals, when
the war started. 1t has done no
| good. The British blockade of Ger
many is still the one most hopeful
weapon Of the allies.
The Washington times., 1916-05-27
Music Is Announced
By st. Paul's Church

A special program Of music Will be
given at st. PaIl's Lutheran Church.
Eleventh and H streets. tomorrow even
at 8 o'clock.
The choir. consisting OF Mrs. Bertha
Hapsen,s Gottsman, soprano: Mrs. Jul
lian Brylawski. alto: Leroy Glider.
tenor. and Charles F. Roberts, bass.
with Mrs. William Hamilton Bayly. or
gai1ist and director, will be assisted by
Miss Mary Weaver Fox, violinist.
The quartet numbers will be: There
Is An Hour of Hallowed Peace, Barn.
by-schneoker;, 20. God. Have Mercy.
trio for soprano. alto, tenor. Protect
Us Through the Coming Night" Nicol-
40. Mr.. Roberts willEstrg Lord God
OF Abraham. ." =, from 'sFlijeh.y and Mrs;
by Spence. Miss Fox will play "Ro-
nance dams Paroles" by Won Goens
and "CRnto AMBROSE" nv Elmen.
The Washington times., 1916-05-27
MUSIC FOR
SERVICES TOMORROW
Choir Of First Congregational
Church Arranges Morning
and Afternoon Program.

The choir Of the First Congregations
Church, under the direction Of DR.. VIII
liam Stansfieid. will render the follow
Morning service - organ prelude,
Prayer in q Flat" Callaerts; anthem
HE Sendeth the Springs Into the Val
leys." Wareing, incidental solos. Mrs
Smart and Mr.. Bowie; anthem. 20
Saviour OF the World" Goss offertory,
quartet. Mrs. Smart. Miss Larner. Mr..
Bowie. and Mr. Humphrey. art Thou
Weary" Chadwick; organ postlude
Finale Sonata, No. l." Borowsh.
At the evening service. which will be
IAN evening with the choir" and will
be the last evening service until Oc-
tober. there will be a fifteen-minute
organ and violin prelude at 7:b o'clock
Miss Ruth NJ. Bronson being the soloist
and at s o'clock the following program
will be given:
"Magnificat in D." Marks; tenor
solo, 1T Was For Me-" Blount trio
"Lit Thine Eyes" Elijah. Mendelssohn
bass solo, "out Of the Depths" Grant
quartet. II Have Longed For Thy Sal
walton" Stabat Mater. Rossini; offer
tory, organ and violin. "Minuet In !:
flat" Beethoven; chorus. Great and
Marvellous" Farmer: contralto solo
80. Lamb of God" Bizet mems chorus
Trust in the Lord" Handel q soprano
solo, 20, Divine Redeemer." Gounod
Hallelujah Chorus mount of Olives)
Beethoven; organ postlude. The Cur
few" Horsman.
The soiojsts will be: Mrs. B. H. Smart
soprano. Miss Marian Larner. contralto
George Calvert Bowie. tenor; j. Wal
ter Humphrey, bass. 49, tr
The Washington times., 1916-05-27
Church of Covenant
Choir Closes Season

The evening choir of the church of
the Covenant dsbanded for the season
at its farewell choir social held in the
chapel of the church Wednesday eve-
ming. The program was arranged under
direction of Miss Ruby Schwier.
Addresses were made by the Rev.
Charles Wood. pastor of the church. and
Sydney Lloyd Wrightson. musical d.
rector.
The music tomorrow evening will be
given by the double quartet OF the eve
ming choir. and Miss Harper will sing
"My Task" by Ashford and Miss
Craig. will sing Jesus. Lover of My
Soul" by Tours. The evening services
at the church will be abandoned after
tonight until the first Sunday in No
vcmber
Services will be held in the tent at
the corner of Fourteenth and Kennedy
streets. Today being Children's Day at
the church. other music has been ar
ranged. r.r
The Washington times., 1916-05-27
Musical Program for
Mt. Pleasant Church

The musical program for the services
tomorrow morning at Mt Pleasant Con-
gressional Church will be: Organ pre-
Jude. "A springtime Sketch" Brewer !;
anthem. Sing Unto God. o Ye King
DOM Hafker. offertofy, bas solo,
James s. Hicks, 20 For a Closer Walk
With God" Schneider: organ postlude.
Marcia Religiosa," Parker.
For the evening service the musical
program will be: Violin solo. T. r.
Amiss. jr.. Prize Song from Die
Meistersinger." Wagner: contralto solo,
Me-" Liddie: anthem with violin OBJ
bligato. The Snow" Elgar; offertory.
quartet, Awake. My Soul, to Joyful
Lays" sshnecker: anthem. Praise
hold. God Ii Great" Naylori organ
postlude. "Impromptu." Donahoe.
There will be no further evening
services until October. DR.. w. r.
Buchanan is director of the chorus
and Claude Robson is organist.
The Washington times., 1916-05-27
Class Will
Honor Its Founder

In accordance with the established
custom of the Vaughn Class OF Calvary
Baptist Sunday School. the memorial
service for their late founder. teacher,
and beloved Commander" Francis w.
Vaughn. VIII be held Sunday morning.
May %, at Rock Creek Cemetery, under
the direction OF John A. Patterson and
Harry A. Wood.
The men will assemble at the entrance
to the cemetery directly opposite the
Soldiers Home grounds. at s o'clock.
and proceed to the grave. Any Vaughn
Class man or others who were friends
of Mr.. Vaughn will be welcome at the
service, after which the men OF the
class will proceed to the Sunday School,
corner Of Eighth and H streets north
west.
The Washington times., 1916-05-27
CAPITALS PROGRAM
Today's Amusements - Schedule
for Tomorrow.
Today.


Meeting. Trowen Club Of Masons. New Eb-
bitt p. m.
Dinner. students from Bliss Electrical School.
Takoma Park. New Ebbitt. o. m.
Dinner. Maryland Division, Post B., Of
Travellers Protective Association. New Eb-
bitt, y. m.
Rsadins Mrs. H. T. Cook. National Library
Tor the Blind. l72s II street northwest. .
y. m.
Meeting, Potomac Division OF the Volunteer
Torpedo Patrol OF the United States medi-
cal building. George Washington Univer-
sity. $3.50 D. m.
Meeting. Mt. Pleasant. Citizens Association.
Brown Betty Inn. Sixteenth street and Park
road. p. m.
Outing. Audubon Society OF Washington.
Great Falls. all day.
Lecture. American Indian" DR.. william
Otis Bailey. Church OF the Ascension.
Twelfth street and Massachusetts, avenue
northwest. y. m.
Presentation OF group OF plays. Washing
ton Center OF the Drama League, Mckinley
Manual Training School, s p. m.
Ladies' night, Ashlar Club. old Masonic
Temple, p. m.
Meeting. League to Enforce Peace. New
Willard. 10 a. m.
Musicale. pupils OF Miss Florence Mcdonnell,
Temple Baptist Church. Tenth and N
streets northwest. p. m.
Meeting Hollins College Alumnae Associa-
ton, at home OF Mrs. Eugene La Merle, 20ll
. street northwest. p. m.
Masonic-St. Johns, No. II. M. NJ.
Odd Fellows-Patriarchs Militant, Canton
washington, No. l. drill
Dance Home Club.
The Washington times., 1916-05-27
Memorial for Firemen
Tomorrow Evening

Memorial services in honor of de-
ceased members OF the District OF Co
lumbia Fire Department will be held at
the Y. NJ. c. A. tomorrow evening. the
meeting being presided over by p. T.
Moran. Addresses will be made by
Senator Sterling of South Dakota and
Senator Norris OF Nebraska.
Solos will be given by Mrs. e. s.
Howard and Wilson oliver. accompa-
MED by Walter Gillian, double sextet.
and an orchestra. President Gill. Sec
rotary Smith, chaplain councillor of the
Firemen's Association. and the Rev.
Paul A. Mcneil will take part In the
services.
The Washington times., 1916-05-27
THE sENsELEssNEsS OF WAR

Probably in all history there has
not been war less justified than the
present conflict that IS bleeding Eu-
rope white. The folly Of it all is be-
ing especially impressed by the acrid
exchanges between statesmen of the
opposing sides, which emphasize that
the only possible peace will have to
be one substantially restoring the
status quo ante. The war will have
been fought in order to retain the
thing that already existed, and that,
as Sir Edward Grey has insisted,
could have been preserved more eff
fectually through conference than
through a combat.
For several years relations be-
tween the United States and Japan
have been uncomfortable; yet in
neither country could a substantial
reason be urged to justify a war.
The two countries are not COMPETE
tors in any real sense. They have
no good reason for clash of ideals,
ambitions, or interests. Yet they
drift along in constant danger of
some development that might sud-
denly precipitate a breach.
How potent are the reasons that
should urge both to peace, how
fimsy those that make for war, has
been pointed out in a little state
ment by the Japan Society Of New
York. 1t sets down eleven reasons
for war and eleven against, as fol-
lows:
For war:
l. National ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
2 California discrimination.
3. Urgent necessity OF land for the In
T. Restriction of immigration by the
United States.
5. Desire for the Philippines.
8. Anticipated cooperation of 7o.oo0 al
legged trained troops In this country.
T. To allay unrest and social disturb
ances at home
s. Force OF yellow journals.
9. Race antipathy.
10. Predominance of military spirit in
II. Closing the open door in China
Against war:
l. The United States is Japan's best
customer. more than a third OF Japan's
exports coming to this country.
O. Limited national resources and
great public debt of Japan.
g. The overwhelming resources and
great population Of the United States.
Z. The $500 miles OF intervening ocean
5. Inadequate and slow transportation
difficulty in obtaining coal and water.
G. Japan's inability to get the financia
backing of any European country.
T. Fear Of a combination of power,
that would eject Japan from China
8. Difficulty of landing troops, due Il
submarines and coast defenses.
8. Would hinder the industrial develop
ment of Japan.
10. Fear Of alienation of Great Britain
Japans ally.
II. The fact that Japan depends on tn,
United States for the best grades o,
cotton used In her important cottor
weaving industry.
The statement is fair and pretty
thoroughly inclusive Can any sane
man seriously insist that it could
possibly justify war?
The Washington times., 1916-05-27
Happenings of Week
In Capital Churches
Programs of Music for Tomorrow, Meetings of Va
rious Societies, What Religious Circles .Aj
Are Doing.

can Ambulance Hospital in that
country.
The fftIeth anniversary of the ordi-
nation of the Rev. DR.. Randolph III.
McKim, rector of the Church of the
Epiphany. was celebrated by his con-
legation last night In a joint pro-
Dr.. McKim conducted special serv-
ices yesterday at IL o'clock, when
communion was given. .
Members Of the Vaughn Class Of
Calvary Baptist Sunday school will
hold the memorial service for the
founder, teacher, and commander.
Francis w. Vaughn, at Rock Creek
direction ofpJohn A. Patterson and
Harry A. Wood. The class will as
semble at the entrance TO the ceme-
terry. directly opposite the soldiers
Home Grounds. at s o'clock. and pro-
coed to the grave.
The annual all-day festival and pic
mic of All Souls Memorial Church.
OF which the Rev; DR.: sterrsu Is
pastor, was held today on the Plerce
Mill road.
A lawn fete for the benefit of the So
daily OF st. Martins ChuIeh WI, pe
North Capitol and T streets, tuesday
and Wednesday evenings.
James l.. wilmarth, chief clerk Of the
Treasur; Department. will deliver an
address tomorrow evening Of tne serv-
ice in the Fourth Presbyterian Church
The music will be led 10y large chorus
choir, under direction OF j. A McEl-
wee, with Miss Christine church A.
soloist. The summer tent SERVICES VIII
begin at an early date.
At Centennial Artist Church tomorrow
morning the Rev. ". llez Swem VII.
have for his subject "our Lie Laid
Out" At the eevning service baptism
mon delivered by the pastor.
The children of Holy Rosary Parish
the Rev. n. DeCarlo, rector. VIII re
ceiye their first Holy Commu ZION to-
morrow morning Mt $40 o'clock, The
celebrant of the mass will be the Yer,
Rev. Mgr. Alrigi Cossio. auditor to this
Apostolic delegation. who also viii nd
minister communion to the children. IT
the afternoon ct 3 o'clock the May pro-
cession will be held and VIII be com
prised of bands of boys representina
Faith. Hope, and Charity; the girls
representing the Mysteries of the Ros
Hrv. The May Queen. Miss Mary Chiesa
will be preceded by the Children OF
Mary, the crown bearer and attend
ants. At the close of tho processicr
there will be a solemn reception OF MT,
young women into the Sodality OF tho
Blessed Virgin Mary.
Judge ]. Robert Anderson will be thu
| Instructor &c the Mems Bible Glass al
| the First Presbyterian Church tonlor
row morning at 9:!5 o'clock. on the In
ternatio-al sunday. school lesson.
The Washington times., 1916-05-27
Howard Alumni Plan
Reunion for June J

The general alumni association OF
Howard University plans a reunion and
alumni day for June 7. The general
committee will meet Monday evening In
Library Hall, on Howard University
campus. to complete arrangements.
delivered by Dr.. William V. Tunnel.
The Washington times., 1916-05-27
Tomorrow

Meeting. Grover Cleveland Community
Forum. Public Library " D. m.
Memorial services, Womans Relief Copps
with the Department OF Potomac, Grand
Army OF the Republic. First Congregational
Church. Tenth anu streets northwest.
1880 2. m.
Inauguration OF officers. Young Peoples Sc
cial Club. 1905 Sixth street northwest, 1850
p. IN.
Debate, Increased Armament" Col Robert
NJ. Thompson, of the Navy League, and
Arthur Deerin Call, secretary OF the Amari-
can Peace Society. Polls, 8 p. m.
Lecture, The Trial OF Jesus from a Law
yers Standpoint" CONGRESSMAN Walter M
Chandler, Church OF the Covenant" 7so
p. m.
Memorial services before Grant Statue ro-
tunda of Capitol. 3 p. m.
Baccslaureate sermon to students OF WASH
ington College OF Law, Rev. Francis NJ,
Mccoy, Foundry NJ. e. Church. s D. m.
Lecture. The European War In the Light
OF Prophecy" Prof. Paul g l. johnson.
auditorium. old Masonic Temple. 3 D. m
Memorial service, hre department and Y. IL
C. A. Jointly. Y. M. c. A. building. 9 y. M
The Washington times., 1916-05-27
Amusements.

National-"The Birth OF q Nation" ans ana
S:l5 p. m.
Poll s--"outcast." 2:l6 and SIS d. m,
Keith's-Vaudeville, 2:l5 and s:lb D. m
Loew's columbia-Photoplays 10 a. m. to II
y. m.
Gayety-Photo piays. 10 a. m. to II D. m.
Glen Echo--outdoor amusements. afternooA
and evening.
The Washington times., 1916-05-27

DR.. william Otis Bailey will give an
lecture on The American
Indian" at the Church of the Ascen'
sion this evening at o'clock.
The Washington times., 1916-05-27

Congressman Chandler Of New York
will deliver his lecture. THE Trial OF
Jesus. From a Lawyers Standpoint
at the Church of the Covenant. under
auspices Of the Mems Society this eyen-
ing.
The Washington times., 1916-05-27

Dr. Edward II. Egbert. former chief
surgeon of the American Red Cross
detachment to Russia, will lecture on
THE Spirit of Russia" N Imrlanuel
baptist Church the evenings OF June
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-21

william Shakespeare, an English
dramatist and poet. born IN Stratford- :
on Avon. Warwickshire, Eng, i'm Anril
i364 Ills birthplace, as pointed out bv
traditions. is the house in>IIenly Street
Strat ford, which belonged TO his father
In his nineteenth year lie married Anna
riathaway. daughter of yeoman AT the
nelShborinG hamlet of Shottery. and
eight years older than himself.
lie went TO London about 1856. ana
llved there many years. leaving his
wiie and children at Stratford: hc
gained an honorable position as actor
playwright and shareholder i'm theaters
OF Biackfriars, and afterward in that
OF me Globe: enjoyed tho favor and
patronage of Queen Elizabeth. lame.
]. and the Earl OF Southampton, the
warm friendship OF Ben Jonson and the
highest respect and admiration OF bja
associates. not only for his prominence
as poet. but for his honesty, genial
ity and worth as q man.
tie died April 90, 1915 from drinLjnr
TOO hard at merry meeting.
ELDRJDGG -1MiMoNs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-21
LIFE OF siiAKESPEARE.

William Shakespeare was born at
Stratford. Warwickshire. England. on
April Fl or 20, 1864. He was the son
or Mary Arden and John Shakespeare,
n glover. The parish book says that
he was christcned when three DAYS old.
HIS parents could neither read nor
write. though his mother was a lady.
1t IS probable that he went to the
free grammar school" ut Stratford
studied law. because his plays show,
such knowledge of law.
When eighteen. Shakespeare married
Anne Hathaw way. who was twenty-six.
He had three chldren-S SUSANNA, Ham
ret and Judith.
Al twenty-five he went up TO Lon
don. There no worked around thea
ters. wrote plays over and acted some.
Then he began TO write his own plays
and became famous.
coat-of-arms was granted TO his
rather and the King gave him many
honors.
The last place at which he lived is
called New Place and is near STRAIT
ford. Not SO many years ago it IL said
TO have been bought by clergyman
named Gastrell. In the garden there
was a mulberry tree planted By the
great Shakespeare himself. So many
people flocked TO see 1t that the
reverend gentleman. who was very
high-tempered. cut 1t down and sold II
TO q watch maker. He made II into
hundreds OF small articles for sale.
Ma Gastrell then burned down the
house and left
Shakespeare died April 2s. 1916 This
was exactly 800 years ago this past
Easter.
ALICE GOODE BOtJI,DM
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-21
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE.

William Shakespeare. the son OF John
Shakespeare. was born, April 20. 1864,
In Stratford on-Avon. He attended
grammar school In Stratford for seven
years. In his fourteenth year he was
withdrawn from school to help his
father.
When but eighteen and a half years
old he married Ammo Hathaway. who
was eight years his senior. Three
years afterwards he went to London
TO make living for himself and his
family.
He first worked as a call bow"
around the theatcrs. then later took
part as an actor. in which he succeeded
Six years after he went to London
his hrst drama. Loves I.abors Lost {"
appeared before the public. This was
followed by many others, of which
Midsummer Nights Dream" Romeo
and Juliet" The Mcrchan: OF Venice ;.
Henry W." and Richard III" are
some. These works were very popuIar
and caused an increase in business
In 1897 he bought a home in STRAIT
ford called New Place, where he spont
the last years Of his life, dying AprIl
20. 1916. on his ffty-second birthday,
tle was buried In the old church in
StrGtford. "
E,LIZARETIJ EI-RANIS