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The Washington times., 1917-04-14
SCHWARTZ TO BE BLACK
Family Petitions Court to Free II
Of German Name.

That their Amerieanism may not
be mistaken. John Loeser Schwartz,
1881 Massachusetts, avenue northwest,
and his wife and two children have
petitioned the District Supreme Court
to change their name to BLACK"
Being thoroughly American, both
by birth and sentiment, and feeling
that Germany is responsibule for the
great war now convulsing so large
a part of the civilized world, and
having no patiences whatever with
the methods pursued by the German
government and its army and navy,
your petitioners do not want to be
mistaken for Germans, or so called
'German-Americans,' the petition
asserts.
While admitting reluctance to
change the name. the Schwartz family
says "they dislike still more being
identified with anything German or
which has even a German sound"
The petitioners inform the court
that BLACK" Is the English equiva-
lent of the German word "Schwartz," +"
and that it will express their Ameri-
can nationality better than their
name in its present German form.
Mr.. Schwartz declares thatshe, his
wife, and children were born in
America of American parents.
The petition was filed by Attorney
Fulton Lewis.
The Washington times., 1917-04-14
RECITAL BY PUPILS.

G. Frank Gebest and his pupils gave
a recital to a capacity audience at
Studio Hall Thursday evening, as
sisted by Miss Richie Mclean. con-
tralto. and Harry King. violinist Miss
Mclean was in exceptionally good
voice and sang the ar'l. My Heart
Is Weary" from "Nadeshka," of
Goring Thomas. songs OF Sydney
Homer and Phillips. and as encore.
''Why?" by John Barnes Wells. Mr..
King played the Hubay 'Heiry Katl."
and for encore "Traumerei." of Schu-
mann. Mr.. Gebest gave q brilliant
rendition OF Liszts "Polonaise," Z
major. The following pupils were
heard: The Misses Marian Vandeveer
and Helen Vallette in a duet. and solos
by Miss Mary Tucker Furness. Miss
Hilda Reynolds Hanes, Miss Ruth
Grimes. Miss Frances CAreton, Miss
Claire Philomene Sgueo, Miss Jennie
Jones. Miss Elizabeth william. and
Miss Elizabeth Muldrow, who played
the Sonata Pathetique," of Beet
hoven: Miss Edith Evermann. a Grieg
sonata; Miss Josephine Golden, Fan
tasie Impromptu." OF Chopin, and Miss
Cecilia ODea, "Etude" in d fat by
Llszt.'
The Washington times., 1917-04-14
Feeding the BeIgians

Belgium comes within the Len
root amendment to the bond bill as it
is one Of the countries at war with
Germany. The American attitude to-
ward Belgium has been one of heart
felt sympathy since the beginning of
the war. The story of its invasion
in violation of the treaty of neutral
ity, of the heroic defense which so
upset Germany's plans that it prob
ably saved Paris from capture. the
barbarous treatment Of the popula-
tion remaining at home, the expor-
tation Of workers to Germany, the
foul outrages against which Cardinal
Mercier protested in his brave de-
nunciations, the spectacle of the gal
liant remnant of the Belgian army
under King Albert fighting in the
little corner Of the homeland that re-
mains to them-all these things are
fresh in our minds.
We have been thrilled with pride
at the thought that Hoover, an
American business man, played the
chief part in an administrative way
ia providing food for the stricken
people. Yet as a matter of fact, the
large proportion Of the funds handled
by him were contributed by England
and France. with the contributions
from Belgium itself furnishing no
mean part. Holland has done a great
share of the work in providing for
the Belgian refugees. It is an ac-
tual fact that American contributions
to the Belgian cause have not
equaled the profits on the supplies
bought in the United States.
What better use of few millions
of the two billions for the allies
could be made than that of taking
over from now on the whole respon-
sibility for the care of the Belgian
people? Holland has taken Amer
ica's place in administering the funds
and purchasing the supplies. Why
should not America take the place of
Great Britain and France in supply
ing the means?
The proposal to do SO would be
universally hailed with approval
here. If the money be regarded as
= loan, the security is excellent. If
there is one indemnity that will be
demanded of Germany after the war
is over it will be an indemnity to
Belgium. The German chancellor,
not only in his historic reference to
"rtssraB Of Daper." but by open con-
The Washington times., 1917-04-14
The American Flag at Vimy

His name is not given. in the dis
patch from Ottawa coming from Ca
madam headquarters in Europe, but
the fact is announced that a young
American from Texas, who had en-
listed in Canada, has been the first
American soldier to carry his coun-
try's colors into land battle in this
great war. He tied the flag to his
-bayonet before the charge of entente
forces at Vimy ridge, and fell under
German fire; fortunately he was
found and carried to the rear and
now lies in hospital.
His name will become known pres
emily, and it will be cheered by his
countrymen who are beginning to
realize their duty to the European
defenders of civilization, and to feel
the circulation Of red blood becom-
ing normal in bodies enervated by
carelessness and inertia, and of late,
until this moment, checked by the
hateful anesthetic of pacifist neu-
trality. The name of this young
Texan will be cheered as the name
of a favorite of fortune. Who would
not be glad to be the first to carry
American colors in this war?
The Washington times., 1917-04-14
MAY BALK U-BoATS
coIored Men Devise Protection
AoaInst Underwater Attack.

American ingenuity may yet onset
the terror of the submarine.
Three colored men are in Washing
ton from westbourne, Tenn, today
claiming that they have the latest
weapon of modern warfare-a mine
DESTROYER and torpedo catcher.
Although guarding their device
with utmost secrecy, IL was learned
that their invention consists OF a net
work of huge wings, fastened to the
sides of the ship like some monster
bird.
They fold in close to the ships
sides. but can be let out, forward or
backward, up or down. according to
the inventor, at a moments notice,
and will destroy a mine forty feet
ahead of the ship or Offset torpedo or
air attack.
ITpon arriving in Washington last
evening the colored inventors. Harry
o'Grady, Robert Swanigan, and W. NJ.
Carter, discovered that they had lost
their correspondence, containing the
names and addresses OF persons they
were to confer with over the inven-
ton.
They are stopping at tine Glover
House, is Z street northwest
The Washington times., 1917-04-14
Why Make II Hard to Serve the
FIag7

The Navy Department might well
follow the wise example of the War
Department in enlisting recruits for
the period Of the war only instead Of
for the full term1 Of service. The
fleets shortage in personnel at the
time the policy of EARNED neutral
ity" was declared was approximately
$4,000 men. Happily, this shortage
has been greatly reduced, but our
ships must have still more men to
assure their maximum usefulness.
Instead of adhering stubbornly to
the rule of enlisting bluejackets for
four-year terms the Navy Depart
ment might call for men for the
period Of the war and greatly &C.
celerate recruiting thereby. Prece-
dent has been established already for
such action by the War Depart
ment's waiver of the usual enlist
ment term, from three to seven
years, in order to secure recruits for
the army. For the navy's future the
Administrations universal service
bill should be so drawn as to protect
our warships against ever being
short Of men again.
The present is a proper time also
for applying the rule Of reason to the
physical examination of applicants
for military and naval service. Too
many men are turned down on tech
nicalities. Great Britain had to
learn early in the war to abandon
rigorous physical standards. We
might as well learn the lesson now.
A recruit need not be a perfect
specimen Of manhood in order to
make a good soldier or sailor.
The Washington times., 1917-04-14
HEARS 'cELLIST AND PIANIST
Friday Morning Music Club Enjoys
Joint Recital,

The Friday Morning Music Club had
as assisting artist yesterday at the
Raleigh, Richard Lorleberg, 'cellist,
who was heard in q joint recital with
his sister, Mrs. Won Bayer, whose gifts
as a pianist place her among the fore
most players of the city.
Richard Strauss lovely Sonata" F
major. was the concerted number.
Only his opus 8, II holds much of the
pure beauty of his songs. 1t was given
with rhythmic sweep and delightful
appreciation OF melody and color. The
andante. was rich and full of a deep
pathos. both instruments interpreting
with sympathetic accord the feeling
and solemnity of its concluding dirge-
like movement. The cello was rich
In tone and sustained throughout with
grace and taste. The piano disclosed
a breadth and warmth in rhythm and
tone. a clean finished technique, and
artistry in phrase with a distinct
melody sense.
Solo groups by both players con-
cluded the program, Mrs. Won Bayer
giving three interestingly contrasted
"Ballades," two OF Brahms and one of
Chopin. Mr.. Lorleberg played selec-
tions of Henriaues, Dvorak-Kreisler,
and Moszkowski.
The club announces q change in the
hour OF its closing program of the
season, which will be a recital by the
chorus under Heinrich Hammer, as
sisted by a small orchestra. 1t will
be given next Friday at IL o'clock.
not in the evening, as previously
stated. The Henry Hadley cantata.
The Golden Prince" will be repeat
ed, with Mrs. Ethel Holtzclaw GawIer
and Raymond Moore as soloists, and
the NicolaI overture to "The Merry
Wives of Windsor" will be played. on
two pianos, arranged for eight hands.
J. MacB,
The Washington times., 1917-04-14
Garden Editor. The Times:
CLUB WILL CULTIVATE
Organization Launched to TIL Lot
Offered by Frank @. Carpenter.

A show garden" in the District sur
rounding fashionable Sheridan Circle
Is planned by H. NJ Connolly. District
agricultural agent. for the development
Of the home garden movement.
Mr.. Conolly. with the assistance of
Mrs. J. B. Sylvester. of oO5 Kalorama
road northwest. Is organizing a boys
and girls club among the children to
teach gardening. Mrs. Sylvester origin
ated the club project and asked the De-
partment OF Agriculture's agent to COM
plete the organization, select a suitable
lot, and teach the children.
Frank G. Carpenter offered the central
gardens committee a lot exceptionally
well situated for the work. The lot is
IS By 100 feet 1t Is probable the club
will begin work on the land In a few
days under the direction of Mr.. ConoIly.
The garden will have careful attention
by the children and Mr.. Conolly. and an
effort will be made to demonstrate just
what vacant lot gardening can accom-
plish and be made a community asset
The Washington times., 1917-04-14

fession in the Reichstag, admitted
that Germany had done wrong in in
vading Belgium. The confession of
the justice of an indemnity for the
rehabilitation of Belgium has already
been officially made. 1t would not be
asking too much to repay England
and France the sum already expend-
ed by them for Belgium. There are
in this country some good Ameri-
cans who are anti-British and some
anti-French in their prejudices.
There are no anti-Belgian feelings to
be considered. The proposal to take
over the task of feeding the Belgians
would be carried by unanimous vote.
The Washington times., 1917-04-14
WHATS ON PROGRAM
interesting Events Of lmpertane'
Scheduled Today.

Meeting to organize . local branch Of Ameri-
can Red Star Animal Relief, Offices Of
washington Humane Society, 1so2 II street
northwest, p. m
Ninth annual students public eoDosrt Of
washington College Of Music. Masonic Tenn
ple auditorium, p. m.
Tea dance and card party for bsnent Of
church Of Blessed Sacrament, Chsvy
Chase, Rauscher's. 24:30 p. m.
Illustrated lecture on the war, J. H. MeFad-
den, r. OF American Ambulance Field Ser
vice, New Willard. p. m
Meeting Of Canton Washington, No. ]. Pa
triarchs Militant.
Discussion Of Present Needs Of the United
States" by DR.. I. W. Jacobs and Or. o.
p Manahan. Y. n. C. A, $50 D. m.
Meeting OF Missouri Society OF Washington.
Rauscher's, p. m.
Annual public debate of washinEton Collexs
OF Law, 1911 New York avSpus northwest,
sp. m
Meeting Of Columbia Council. No. 80. and
NonpareI Council. No $50. National Union
Odd Feliows-Canton Washington. No. /. Pa
triarchs Militant
The Washington times., 1917-04-14
ANTHEM RECITAL
THRILLS AUDIENCE
Mccormack Charms Washing
tonians With Songs of
Varied Range.

John Mccormack. the Irish singer,
greeted America with that warmth and
graciousness OF his people. by opening
his program at Polls Theater yester-
day afternoon with stirring rendition
Of THE Star-Spangled Banner" with
the large audience standing.
II was the third song recital this sea-
son of the Irish tenor, and again the
house was crowded. with many people
standing. The sympathy between artist
remained throughout the concert. ac-
cording enthusiasm to Mr.. Mccormack
and also to his assisting artist. Donald
McBeath, violinist.
seems to be in the tales he tells. the
stories he unfolds Of joy or Of pathos.
around which flow an atmosphere of
sweet music in his songs. For words
diction that Is fiawIess. yet with an in
escapable Irish innection-words gain a
meaning from him that speaks directly
to the heart So the troubadours must
have sung when folks had no music and
could not read.
But Mr.. Mccormack was also in his
best estate, his voice ringing broadly
and ever true, or again giving of that
genial humor that adds to his Irish
songs, their human touch. His vocal
ism he showed in the smooth execu-
tion and even the trill of his Handel
selections, while he gave to US in
English a group of German classics,
a fateful bit of heroism in THE Sol
der" of Schumann, and tenderest,
most appealing sentiment in the Ser
enade" OF Bleichman.
His Irish songs were delightful, the
fairy fantasy Of "Reynardine" and the
humor OF 1.-The Foggy Dew," being
quite irresistible. In his American
group was a song by Edwin Schnei-
der, his gifted 'accompanist, that
brought the composer marked ap-
proval. For encores Mr.. Mccormack
sang "An Old Refrain" by Kreisler;
Passing By" by Edward Purcell;
Mother .Machree," II Hear Thrush
at Eve" by Cadman, and ~ Hear You
Calling Me-"
Donald McBeath gains In breadth
and surety. He played two Kreisler
numbers with particularly good ef-
feet, taste, and musical quality. The
setting Of the Granados spanish
Dance" was suave, the tone pure.
while the characteristics were justly
appreciated. The Kreisler "Liebes-
freud" of the "Old Vienna Waltzes"
was delicate and invigorating, while
Its contrasting waltz, the "Liebesleid." !"
was given as a final encore. Two
Wieniawski numbers were excellent
ly given and an additional encore In
THE Swing Song" by Ethel Barnes.
Edwin Schneider, as accompenist.
has the gift of imagination, combined
with his piano art with its varied
color and admirable restraint
J. MACH.
The Washington times., 1917-04-14
OPPOSE PRAISE OF KAISER
chleagoans Demand EuIosy Be Cut
From Spelling Books.

CHICAGO. April 14.-Demands that
a page In the spelling hook used in
Chicago public schools containing a
eulogy OF the German emperor be
eliminated were made upon the
school management committee OF the
board of education by organizations
and individuals.
The Bohemian National Alliance,
the Bohemian newspapers, the Polish
Roman Catholic Union, the Polish
National alliance and similar organi-
nations OF foreign-speaking citizesD
were among the protestants.
The Washington times., 1917-04-14
MASS MEETING TO
HEAR OF CONTEST

A mass meeting Of particular in
terest to all entrants in The Wash
ington Times Garden Contest will
be held at the Public Library at
Seventh and K streets northwest
at s o'clock next Monday night.
Conditions of the contest VIII
be discussed. The meeting will be
addressed by Senators, Congress
men and national and local agri-
cultural and civic leaders.
All city gardeners are invited to
attend.
The Washington times., 1917-04-14
WATER WAGON DRIVER FALLS.

PHILADELPHIA, April 14-Driver
of a water wagon, Frank w. Myers.
got drunk yesterday and fell on the
wagon, literally. Sergeant Montgom-
Grey saw the man, lying at Fifteenth
and Vine streets.
The policeman put the man back on
the wagon and drove It to the police
station, where Myers was locked up
on charge of drunkenness.
The Washington times., 1917-04-14
LIoyd-George, Pacifist

A part of the characteristically
eloquent speech of Lloyd-George at
the American Luncheon Club de-
serves more than passing mention,
1t is commended to those pacifists in
America who have been feeling late
ly that all hope for a peaceful world
was lost when this peace-loving ma
ton entered the war. After acknowl-
edging his pleasure at the prospect
that america is going to win a
right to sit at a council table when
the terms of peace are discussed"
he added:
1 can see peace, not a peace to
be a beginning Of war, not
peace which will be an endless
preparation for strife and blood
shed, but a real peace. Today We
are waging one of the most dew
astating wars that the world has
ever seen. Tomorrow, tomorrow,
not perhaps distant tomorrows,
war may be abolished forever
from the category of human
crimes.
The British premier who now more
than any other man guides the des-
tiny Of, this war had always been a
pacifist. He risked his political fu-
ture when he opposed on the hustings
the entrance of England upon the
Boer war. But he knew that this
war against Germany was the only
righteous alternative that was left
to Great Britain and he sees it now
as a war against war. He has caught
the vision of President Wilson's SEN
ate address of world-peace founded
upon the will of democratic nations,
banded together in a compact that
cannot be broken
Some of our American pacifists
are still hoping to bring about peace
by hampering the United States in
the waging of the war. They may
be expected to fall back from one de-
fensive position to the next, but they
can do a world of harm by delaying
the action of Congress. They are OBJ
jecting now to the passage of the
espionage bills as if they were fear
full of being themselves punished for
transgressing the law. They will use
every influence with timid souls in
either house of Congress to prevent
what they call "conscription." They
will appeal to every racial prejudice
to prevent an alliance with our allies.
They will go into conniption fits at
the idea of sending an army to
Europe. And all this they will do in
the name of peace.
They would do well to listen to the
great British pacifst whose words
we have quoted. He is not crying
peace, peace, when there is no peace.
But he sees clearly that the visibn Of
poets and prophets of a warless
world may soon be realized, with the
conquering, from within or without,
of the last great autocracy of the
modern age. By so much as Ameri-
can pacifsts can succeed in hinder
ing the conduct of the war from this
side of the Atlantic, by so much do
they postpone the day of enduring
peace. 1t is possible for pacifist to
be a patriot even in time of war if
he retains a modicYm of common
sense and is afflicted neither with
the cowardice of the mollycoddle nor
the fanaticism that covets martyr
dom.
The Washington times., 1917-04-14
Tomorrow.
Z Of Young Frolickera' Club. IL Saw

Meeting Of Young Frolickers' Club. II Sew
Ienth street northwest, s p. m.
Address, fChild Labor" by Or. A ]. Nc
Kelway, Liberal Religious Union, All Souls
Church, Fourteenth and L streets north
west. I p. m.
Illustrated lecture, Bolivia. the Heart OF q
Continent" by william A. Reid, for benefit
of Association of Perpetual Alteration and
Work for Poor Churches, National Theater,
$50 n m
Lecture What War Means to and Expects
OF America: Lessons from England and
France" by John Barrstt. Pan American
Building. $50 D. m.
twenty second anniversary exercises OF m
ternational Reform Bureau, First Congre-
Eational Church. Tenth and @ streets north
west, $50 p. m.
Address. ''rhe Unihcatipn OF a Nstion." l,y
Mrs. Ellen v. Beechsr. before Bahai As
sembly. studio HAN. Isis conneetlcyt ave-
nue. Sis p. m
Address, '"rhe Ethics % Work" by Mis-
Lucy G. Fowhle. before Washington Secular
League. Pythtnn Temple. y IN.
Illustrated lecture On Costumes nnd Gus
toms of South America by Mrs. Jcbn
Nelson Wnls. q. W. c. A., Sp. =.
The Washington times., 1917-04-14

To the Editor Of THE TIMES:
have been requested by a number
OF the residents Of Mt. Rainier, Nd,
to write you and urge you to do
what is possible to bring about
prompt settlement OF the strike of
the railway employees.
In our section OF the city 1t Is
absolutely dangerous for persons to
occupy or use the cars, or even to
cross the tracks of the company,
During the past three days there
has been fve men injured (Which
fact has been published in not one
Washington paper), besides many
other very narrow escapes and
great many accidents all within the
city limits, which accidently hnd
their way into the columns of the
newspapers. Ninety per cent OF these
accidents have been occasioned by
the incompetency and recklessness OF
the men employed by the company
to operate the cars.
RESIDENTS OF MT. RAINIER"
The Washington times., 1917-04-14
FOUND DEAD AT DOOR.

Harry Hepburn, fifty years old. was
found dead in the doorway OF his
home, 943 Maryland avenue southwest,
early today by James Cornwell, same
address. DIR. Millard Thompson was
called. Coroner hewitt will investi-
gate. The police believe death was
from natural causes.