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The Washington herald., 1917-02-24
High-Flown Folly.

The American military has beer
guilty of many follies. Nothing in
its record, however, quite compares
with the one it has just committed.
The War College division of the
General Staff suggests that the gov
ernment spend as an initial outlay
81, 500, ,ooo, 900 in its ambitious project
of making the United States the
greatest military power the world has
seen since the beginning of time.
1t furthermore suggests that, as an
nual cost of maintenance of the sys-
tenn of universal military training
which it advocates, approximately
$3.50, 900 would be the correct
figure. What is a mere matter oi
money to a military man?
The fundamental folly of this Gen
eral Staff plan, however, is not the
cost of it. 1t is the militarization OF
a great democracy, the education oi
our youth in the bald doctrine OF
force; the slow undermining of the
natural impulses of nation which is
essentially individualistic in its struc-
turc. The army and its advocates are
ready to cIy down any opponents oi
universal military training as oppo-
nents Of adequate national defense, as
pacifsts, and enemies OF the country
1t is unlikely that such cheap jingo-
ism will influence Congress.
There are many excellent argu-
mcnts in favor of universal training.
We do not attempt to discount them.
The Secretary CT War himself says
he is not convinced the General staff
has not lar and away gone past the
needs OF reasonable national defense.
If the head Of the War Department is
not convinced on this point how can
the average citizen, the taxpayer who
will have to shoulder this new bur
den so facilely proposed, be convinc-
ed? We appeal to old-fashioned
"hoss sense" on the sub
ject.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-24
CLOSE CALL FOR RAsTUS

The conversation in the lobby OF q no.
tel the other night turned to the subject
of narrow escapes. when this little incl
dent was recalled by Samuel D. Feeker,
former governor of New HAMPSHIRE:
During a recent revival in a colored
church one night a party named Rastus
arose to give his experience. And swim
ming along beautifully was Rastus when
the parson suddenly interrupted him.
"Mistah Rastus," said the good man,
with startling distinctness, did you ebah
steal any chickens7"
mo, sah." stoutly averred Rastus. 81
Eebah steal any chickens in my life"
Good" commented the parson. Did
yo ebah steal any turkeys?"
mo, sah," answered Rastus, just as
positively. I nebah steal any ob dem tur-
keys needah."
Whereat Rastus was permitted to con-
clude his experience. and was warmly
congratulated by the brothers and sis
ters.
"6olly." soliloquized Rastus on leaving
the church and starting down the road.
IF dat pahson had said ducks I would
hab suah fell dead. ad.''-Philadelphis Even
ing Telegraph.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-24
The ''Bone-Dry" Amendment.

Prohibitionistssin their Jealous ef-
forts to prohibit the use of alcohol
throughout the country, are appar-
entity dissatisfied with simply obtain
ing prohibition law for each State
as it approaches the "dry" column.
The latest effort along legislative
lines is to go one step further and
make a "dry" territory bone dry"
The measure is in the form of an
amendment to the postoffice appro-
priation bill which excludes from the
mails "every letter, postal card, cir
cular, newspaper, pamphlet, or publi-
cation of any kind containing any ad-
vertisement" of or order for intoxi-
cants of any kind if the addressee is
in State or Territory where such
advertising or soliciting OF orders is
forbidden by law.
The newspapers of the District
have been unanimous in their stand
on the liquor question. all being in
favor of referendum which will give
the people of Washington a voice in
a question which affects them so vital
ly as does prohibition. Neither the
"wet" nor the dry" faction can claim
that this stand is favorable to either
side
Although all newspapers will be
affected more or less financially by
the "bone-dry" amendment, there has
been no effort on the part of the press
to resist the measure on that score.
And as long as the censorship is con-
fined to advertisements there will
probably be no resistance, but there
cannot but be feeling that in this
newest legislation there is tendency
toward the restriction of the freedom
OF the press. As printed in the New
York Times:
"If the government can edit adver-
tisements, why can't it edit news and
editorials? Take out liquor adver-
tisements, and accounts of a meeting
OF brewers or distillers, or an edi-
torial opposing prohibition, might be
next to be excised"
The Washington herald., 1917-02-24
Today's Events.

Illustrated lecture ''OldNew Santa Fe Round.
about, Home Club by Z. ]. Ward, Sis D m
Regular meeting Of Ashlar Club Of Master Mssous
old Masonic Temple sd p. NJ
Private inspection Of Hotel Powhatsn to Il
D. m.
Meeting Of Florida Society. College Women.
Club rooms, ln04 F street northwest 9 D. m
Meeting # Biological Society Of Washington. new
lecture hall Cosmos Club. 8 n m
Address, The Fellowship Of Reconciliation by
Rufus Jones. Friends Meeting. 1911 l street north
west p. m
Illustrated lecture. Athens in the First Year o<
the War and a Modern Aristophane. by DR..
stephen B. Luce jr.. at ninth Anniversary e1er-
cises Of Washington Classical Club Public Library.
p. m
AMUSEMKINTS
Belasco-"The MaSquersder" s:l5 n m
National" Pom Pom" Sis T. m
Pois-"lt Pays To Advertise" 2l5 and Sis n m
Keith's-Eaudeville. 2:l5 and Sis D m
Gaycty-BurlesQue 2:l5 and Sis D, m
COsmOs-Naudevile. 1880 to IL 80 D n
Columbia-Photnplsys 10 % q. IN to II pm
strand-Photopays IL a IN. 10 II D m
Garden-Photoplays. Il a. m. to II D. IN.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-24
OBSTACLES BLOCK
PRINT PAPER PLAN
Publishers and Some Manufacturers
Hesitate at Accepting Fixed Price.

The Federal Trade Commission has
encountered two obstacles TO the plan
proposed by the news print paper manu-
tscturers for price fixing by arbitration
TO solve the controversy over cost and
distibution OF the commodity on which
newspapers depend for existence II was
learned at the commission yesterday that
the body has failed 10 get all the man
ufacturers to agree TO the arbitration.
Furthermore, opposition on the part Of
the publishers 20 entering blindly upon
the arbitration plan developed As a re-
suit il is more than likely that the com
mission will have to hold public hearings
on the price fixing proposal in order that
all sides Of the proposition may be fully
aired before the proposal is accepted
In all probs bility this will mean a post
ponement of the Inauguration Of the
p~riod Of fixed prices, originally proposed
to extend from March ! to September J.
The publishers opposition to the price
fixing proposal based, first: on a general
suspicion that there Is hidden Joker ia
the plan which will work to their de-
triment at the END of the period OF fixed
prices and second: on the fact that the
very fixing Of prices will deprive them OF
a competitive market in which 70 deal
The Washington herald., 1917-02-24
WHADDAYAWANT, HEH?
LOOK IN DIRECTORY
New One Has Material for Great
American Novel"

More colorful than usual, and carrying
with ii most pleasing ''newsy fresh
ness" the 1917 edition OF Boyd's District
OF Columbia Directory. hot from the press.
will today be given its first distribution.
Between its some 1.S7o pages are 367. .Hs
names, showing an increase Of population
since 1916 Of exactly 2Ol7 persons. Ac-
sording TO the 1917 assessed valuations,
the city is more than $1,000 richer. Like
prosperity increases are noticeable in the
humber OF schools. hotels, theaters and
vsudettes
Next following 100 pages of misceIIs-
neous information, come the names. The
curtain rises on Aaron Abraham and falls
with Leo Zwissler.
The official standing for the ensuing
year IN the common name league" fol-
lows: Smiths. fifteen pages: Browns
twelve pages. and Joneses, eight psFes
Runners up for honors come the John
sons Harrises and Lynches.
Wet Ones Needn't Worry.
Prohibition legislation or No -,,
stun have several Beers left IN the citv
nigh cost OF living might not hit this
town SO hard after all. for there will al
ways remain a Eoodly proportion Of
apples, MELONS, Peas, Beans and Candee
We have sixteen Nuts
some OF the names defy phonetic SMELL
.InE or pronunciation. For ,n,t,r.,
Schnaebele. Rybynsky. Psfaki PsyIor-
oulos' Podyke. Gebofsky and a host o,
throughout the wide city will he found
only one Gold. one Copper and eleven
shNers. There is no Bone, but there AZ.
four Bones
America the land Of derocrsrv- n,
directory page ISn the name OF WOOD.
row Wilson, and title Of President OF
me United States, rub ty-pe win
Zschsriah r. Wilson. a driver
Longest name? How's Ouattrocioccbf,
When II comes TO picking out short
ones it's dead easy. There are bound-
less names with only three letters such
as Oru. OFT. OnE. but 10 ind a two
letter one like Pr is more dificult.
Fine Field for Hunters.
There are the usual quota OF Wolves
Storks. Fishes. Birds. Bears and FILs
OF course to say nothing OF thirty-siN
Lakes and seventy-one Parks.
Conspicuous examples Of the present
day tendency 10 insert an extra ~ or
two in the more common names are
smythes, Atkyns and Lsmbys.
II Superintendent Of Polio Pullman
finds that ne must take drastic steps
to Ill his ranks with perfect police
men he might investigate the eleven
Copps who are already residing in the
city.
And now with T. comes the end OF
this foly-Zunn, Zust. zumbo, Zolly.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-24
Jottings from Jokers
tNew York Times.l

Pansey-Isn't it tragic that John fell
down on his job?
Lily-Well, he still can make good.
Pansey-No, he can't; he was a steeple-
jsck.-Jester.
You have sworn to tell nothing but the
truth" Nothing but the truth. your
honor?" Precisely" Then, Judge, with
that limitation upon me, might as we'll
warn you that I'm not going to have
much to say."-Detroit Free Press
Miss Passe-How is the weather,
Marie?
The Maid-Fresh and windy, madame.
Miss Passe-Very well. Put healthy
flush On my cheek this morning. I'm go
ing out.-Punch Bowl
Are you sure Miss Richly Is not inr'
he questioned. DO you doubt her word,
sir " replied the maid--Dallas News.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-24

udoubtcdly Lloyd George is try
ing to pluck out overconhdence in
England as 10 the speedy conquest
Of the submarine menace when he
paints a pc>simistic picture of ton
mage shortage. Ii he were telling the
exact truth he would not give the
enemy the comfort and encourage
ncnt OF knowing it. The situation
Is perilous enough to justify him in
rousing Great Britain to further sac
rihces. new army increases, uuremit-
ting skip construction, and new out
laws OF money. The English agricul-
turist, who already has increased the
domestic production OF wheat 70 per
cent since the outbreak OF war, need
not fear a collapse of prices and con-
sequent bankruptcy for himself, when
he hears the guarantees OF price
maintenance which the English pre-
nier gives him. Lloyd George drives
the danger home to the nation with
out recurring to the peremptory opti-
mism with which German statesmen
are keeping up their courage at the
present time.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-24
TO WAGE
INAUGURAL CAMPAIGN

Anti-suffrage headquarters will be open
ed next Wednesday at 1918 Pennsylvania
avenue under the auspices of the District
Association Opposed to Woman Suffrag go.
The headquarters will be under the
charge of Mrs. James w. Wadsworth. jr.,
and will be maintained over the inaugural
period. An active campaign will be enter
ed into in an effort to convince the thou
sands of visitors that women have no
right to the ballot. Tons of literature
win be distrtbukodN
The Washington herald., 1917-02-24

diplomacy less of a black art and
more of normal public function.
There is no further excuse in logic,
morals, or politics for the sequestra-
ton of American foreign policy.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-24
ENDEAvORERS DINE,
Young Peoples Christian Society
Hold Twelfth Annual Banuuet

The twelfth annual banquet of the
Young Peoples Christian Endeavor So
ciety was held last night at Vermont
Avenue Christian Church.
An entertainment by members of the
society followed. Rev. Earle Whitley and
the president of the organizati ton, Earl
Taggart. delivered addresses.
The committee in charge Of the ban
quet was composed of Charles c. Ref,
chairman. Miss Roberta Braddock. Miss
Mayme Parker, W. f. Braithwaite, and
Otto Herman.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-24
REBEW ORCHESTRA TO PLAY

The Rebew Orchestra will give con-
cert tonight at SIS O'Clock at the Teach
ers Club. 6O2 Eleventh street northwest
program Of ten numbers is promised.
All interested in educational work are
invited to attend
DR.. Paul Bartch. of George Washing
ton University. will address the teach
ers at the regular teachers meeting on
Tuesday.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-24

THE REAL POINT.
'Tis marvellous, think. indeed,
We give so very little heed
To all the things we do not need.
Man prates of his necessities
Until they quite destroy his ease,
And almost grind him to his knees
For me, such care put to rout
And think. with many a joyful shout.
OF how much can do without.
Copyright l9I7.)
The Washington herald., 1917-02-24

A Paris dispatch says the French
do not believe Americans can long
remain simple spectators in the great
war. Some OF the Europeans involv-
cd in the fracas. when leaving these
shores. have intimated that we were
worse than simple.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-24
WARN CAPITAL FOR COSTA RIGA

American citizens were warned BY the
State Department yesterday Of the dan
ger of making investments in Costa Rica
under the present revolutionary govern
ment The Department announced that
1t would regard as unworthy Of this gov
ernment's diplomatic support, any claims
that may arise out OF financial transac-
tons with the government set I'd by
armed rebellion at San Jose
The Washington herald., 1917-02-24
KAPPA SIGMA MEN MEET.
National Notables to Make Addre
at Banquet Tonight.

The greatest gathering of the. Kappa
Sigma Fraternity ever effected In this VI
cinity'' began yesterday at 1880 with q
luncheon at the Ebbitt House Follow
ing the luncheon, the fraternity members
attended theater party. A reception
and smoker at the Frat" house, 100 ver-
mont avenue, wound up the first days
program
Tonight prominent men in political and
other walks of life will deliver speeches
at banquet In the University Club, FIJI
teenth and streets.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-24

If that new woman Representative
creates as much disturbance up on
the Hill as some women have created
about the inaugural, We feel safe in
predicting a most interesting session
o. the next Congress.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-24

With onions selling three for 10
cents and potatoes for ST and more
per peck, it may be necessary to
guard the potato fields OF Maine and
the onion patches of Bermuda in the
same maaner that the munitions fac
tories are now projected against
mardudcrs.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-24

Pity the poor ball player. He takes
the train within the next fortnight
for a month in the balny atmos-
phere of the extreme South with room
and board and 1ncidentals all paid.
Is it any wonder that the movement
10 bring about a strike failed?
The Washington herald., 1917-02-24

There were I65,274 freight cars tied
up in the freight blockade February
10. according to the Interstate COM
merce Commission A general would
be broken for a parallel blunder in
tirnc Of war.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-24
A SUGGESTION
By KENNETH MACDOUGAI

Might 1 gently suggest at this perilous
time
That the Capitol gentry cease cutting
the vine
OF the time-honored fruit called the
Melon
And start to prepare?
rs 81 ~. 20 tell US to wait. always
HH- utside at
ous and
- ---a. ~ ,ae r . concrete
81 Hei
- tor rssr7n nr.f .as y meal,
sr.tsE . ~ we.v caught nap
l.a az .-.e5 ,ad they're
v- 's1 the num-
o. tssse Capitol
= s7sssi
The Washington herald., 1917-02-24
N. Y. MILITIAMEN TO MARCH

New York militiamen, soon TO start
homeward from the Mexican border, will
stop off in Washington for the Inaugural
parade, the War Department announced
last night
The Washington herald., 1917-02-24

Can't help but believe the man who
SAFETY pinned his wife's "nightie" to
his own sleeping garments every
night TO keep her with him." received
his Just deserts when sent to an asy-
Ium. Whoever heard OF safety pin
keeping woman from doing any
thing she wanted to do2
The Washington herald., 1917-02-24

Gimme a peck OF Astorbilts," said
the reckless Mr.. Murphy, ordering
potatoes.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-24

Now we're going to find out who
put the dynamite in dine!
The Washington herald., 1917-02-24

And they want to vote! Guess who
The Washington herald., 1917-02-24
A LINE O. CHEER
EACH DAY O. THE YEAR.

First priuting Of an original poem. written f,Ir
for The Washington Hsrald-
The Washington herald., 1917-02-24
THE REAL POINT.

By John Kendrick Bangs.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-24

Under provisions OF the National De
fense Act, approved June 3, lle. tn,
Third Aero Squadron. Signal Corps, vii
be organized near San Antonio, Tex
The commanding general. Southern De
partment, will complete the organiza
ton by assigning to this squadron eli
listed men of the aviation section nov
in or to be sent to his department
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-10
STATIONARY ENGINEERS : Given Lecture by F. w. Bliss of the General Electric Company.

The Norwich Association of Station ary Engineers were entertained and instructed Friday evening by a 1ec- ture on the manufacture and uses and application of the incandescenk cleo tric lamp by Frederick =EsIisszof the Edison. Lamp NqEiss of tales4 4eH.s
 Representatives Of the focal factor ies Of Norwich andNictnify were pres ent. The lecture was illustrated by lantern slides Arnoug fhess siuteresting views shown were scDInfed slides Fakea of the Panama-Pacffie exbosItfon at San Francisco, showing remarkable illumination effects.
 A large lamp of I .50o watts was part of the exhibit. the same being len- closed in a blue globe to give true tent and reduce the glare which would otherwise be injurious to the eye.
 Attention was called to the few i'm = in the incandescent lamp in the first 20 years of it's use and toi the remarkable results obtaineL by research work in the past decade:.Ear bon flament lamps having given place to g1fn lamps. then to Ian tuIt1rr,- and finally to tungsten and Mazda-1s
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-10
MISSIONARY: MEkTJNe.s---~--
 --------Asv-- . s-.------ Monthly Session Of Brcsdway Con. sresationai Church Organization. :


 : Following the deSotiona1 exercises at the monthly meeting of the Foreign Missionary society of Broadway Con- gregational church Friday afternoon, Mrs. E. D. Fuller read a letter from Mrs. Zumbro of Madeira India, who told of the great pleasure and lbene- fit derived from the pfctrolas; to which the society contributed "A letter from Mrs. James Tracey, also of India. was read by Mrs. Kirk Leavens The re- port of the societxss Bible woman in India was read by Miss Emmaline Smith.
 Miss Jane Aiken told of the pur- pose of the Walker home at sAaburn- dale and a contribution was made to that institution. Several saptieIes on Heroism in Christian Gonqaest- in Mi- cronesia, Gilbert, Caroline and Mar shall isles were read by Mrs. w. H. Dawley, Mrs. B. W. Hyde, Mrs. Chas s. Holbrook, Mrs. H. W.-GaIlup, Miss Beatrice Sharp and Mfr Helen Spafd :. ing.
 A poem was read by Miss Marian Beebe and selections from the text book were given by Miss Sutherland. Tea was served at the close ,Y. Mrs., Everett B. DawIey, Mrs. E, $. Worces~ ter and Miss Lucy Gxseuman. V I
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-10
FR0l HE BlltETIN FILES OF '67
stroyed BuiIdinss Barnham Farm in Lisbon Dwell
 ins House in rreston Was Totally Destroyed By FIames

Fifty years ago James Olmstead, brakeman, was killed at Jewett City I A $1.50o fire destroyed buildings or ] the A. c. Burnham place in Lisbon i A dwelling house in Preston was to- tally destroyed by fire. Extracts from The Rulletin's files Of '6z follow: Mafch 1. 1867.-As thes Saturday morning express freight train on the I#4f3ffch and Worcester railroad. zo- ing north. was passing under the Jew ett City bridge. James Olmstead, q brakeman, who. was engaged in pass dashed against the bridge and almost ! instantly killed. The unfortunate man was unmarried and had lived in Wor- eester but belonged in Vermont, where body was taken to Worcester on Sat urday.
 : Russe1 Rathbone has purchased the Fsfotss corner of High and West Main
 $500. He intends. erecting a dwell ing house and barn on the premises. E Tine ordinance of baptism-by inn srnersion-wss administered to seven
 low the almshouse, by Rev. Mir Ash : ley of the First Baptist church on
 Sunday morning. A very large crowd
 of spectators was present
 Martin Obenaner, paper manufaetur- CT, of the town of Sprague. while put ting in some prining plank in a deep ditch was covered and almost crush ed tov death by slide of gravel into one side of the ditch where he was at work. It was some time before he was liberated, and for tive days his ssftua ton was very critical. We understand that there is at present a fair prospect of his recovery.
 $500 Fire in Lisbon.
 Saturday night about 10 o'clock, a fire
 day night about 10 o'clock, a fire broke out in the horse barn of Andrew c. Burnkam of Lisbon. It was soon discovered by the family, and some neighbors across the Quinnebaug river but none We're near enough to- render assistance. The fire progressed rap large horse barn, woodhouse, carriage house and corn house had been con- sumed.s Other buildings in the vfcin- Itye we're saved by the fortunate blow ing of the wind from a favorable di- fection, and the strenuous exertions of Mir. Burnham ard his family. The loss is estimated at $1, 800. s
 Henry Seidel, a clothing dealer, do- ing business on Main street, in this city, went 10 New York on Monday of returning Thursday morning, but has not yet been seen or heard from by his friends. The door of his estab- lishment, which the officer who patrols that beat asserts was locked Thurs day night, was discovered unfastened (but with the bolt turned) on Friday morning.
 March 6, 1s67-The schooner Thom- as Fitch. which arrived at her dock here Monday morning with cargo of oysters for Messrs-: Chapman and' Story, is a new vessel, which made her first m December. Since she came put she has made four trips to Vir- sfT5ia returning with oysters.