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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-18
ARMENIA RESTORED
REPRESENTATIONS
Only 100000 Of Country's
100000 People Spared.
URGES PROECTORATE PLAN
Fighter IN Russian Army Says Re-
public Might Succeed Monarchy.

LONDON, May 1e.-In the midst Of
the hurly-burly Of war, there are .
few persons in London-just q few
giving some thought to what Il to
become OF Armenia after the. war.
Not Belgium, Serbia, nor Poland has
suffered as Armenia has suffered,
These figures explain:
Armenians living In Armenia
before the war....... 2,000, 900
Armenians shot, killed, burn
ed. stoned. drowned, and
otherwise put to death by
the Turks (well authenti-
Gated fguresl. ..1 ,000, 900
Armenians unaccounted for
from among those driven
into the desert. ..... 400. 900
Armenians in Constantine
ople, western Asia Minor,
and Russia. ........... coo, 900
The new Armenia that Is TO be re-
constructed after the war thus has .
basis Of only 100000 men, women,
and children. unless II be found that
some Of those driven into the desert
have survived. These 100000 must
be brought back into Armenia from
the other side Of the Russian border
and from Constantinople, where they
have enjoyed comparative immunity.
Look for Restorntios.
The restoration Of q nation from
such basis would seem almost help
less, but Armenians In London be-
lieve It viii be done. Lord Bryce,
former ambassador to the limited
States, who, as he expressed Il, has
been studying the case Of Armenia
for forty years, believes It viii be
done.
The change In Russia has been a
most fortunate thing for Armenia"
said Lord Bryce, The Armenian
people may expect more from the
Russian people than they obtained
from the Russian government in the
past -
found among all Armenians. and he
was right.
We think that this may prove the
last horror through which our peo-
pie win have to CO." said A. s. sa-
frastian. who after two years Tight
ing with the Armenian Legion Of the
Russian army has returned to the
London School OF Economies to earn
mis- doctors degree. I'VE feel that
all the suffering the Armenians have
endured cannot count for nothing.
Armenia has been almost extermin-
ated more than once. Always she
has recuperated and without outside
assistance.
Now we think the world viii not
accept settlement OF the other prob
lems OF this war without q real set
Element OF the Armenian question"
To Throw on Yoke.
= I'VE want Armenia for ourselves,
entirely free Of Turkish rule. A pro-
tectorate by Russia. Great Britain
or even the United states-couId in
4 generation or two see an Armenian
nation safely established and pros
perIng.
ut is a fertile country and We have
proved our ability to take care Of
ourselves II given the opportunity.
30 long as European politics prevent
ID any interference with the blood
thirsty desires OF the Turks, we could
hot have such an opportunity. The
day of such politics Is past, every
body hopes"
A limited monarchy Is Safrastian's
idea OF the utmost progressive gov
eminent possible Immediately for Ar
nenia- From this. he believes q re-
public would naturally evolve.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-18
Arch1 BeMniIn an Absenee.

Arehy BewaiIs an absence.
say look
here boss you amt going
away like that are
yosll without waiting 10 hear the
rest OF mehitabels story don't like
to tell these things to every
body and suppose the best thing
for me will be to 60 into the
silences until you come back well
don't make Il too
long boss may only be q cockrosch
boss but 1 have the temperament Of
a gaIli-curci and
yon wont hear. me unless
you coax me its lonely here without
you boss there's q
funny looking little
fellow sitting in your big chair trying
to look as II he could
cover one quarter Of
1t and
pegging at your
typewriter as II he knew the trick
well boss It amt the same and
wish you were back
And 30 does he archy
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-18
TAFT'S PAINTER A SUICIDE
John De Young Ends His Life by
lnhalIna Gas,

NE WYoRK, May 1S-John DeYounK,
an artist. killed himself by inhaIinK EaS
yesterday at Is Leland avenue. New Ro-
chelle. where he lived. He was known
to have been In financial straits.
Mr.. DeYoung was born in Ireland,
but had done nearly his work here.
Much Of II was for commercial houses,
though his best individual effort was
generally said to he a head Of William
Howard Taft. This was done shortly
before Mr.. Taft became President.
He was slxty-one years old and a
-harheior. - -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-18
MoroRcYcLIsTs HURT.

While riding a double-seated mo-
torcycle in Nich0ls avenue near st.
Flizabeth's Hoshtal at 1880 o'clock
last night. Charles Spikler. twenty
three years old. of 3i2 Virginia ave
nue. southeast. and Frederick Knoll.
nineteen. OF OBS New York avenue
collided with an automo-
bile and were thrown to the roadway.
They were taken to Casualty Hospi-
tai. where it was found they had
escaped with few cuts.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-18
Don Marquis
Column
Preface to q Column.

Preface to q Column.
~The man Of second rate
C0H sought but initiate"
Says TWr0eHief-
pronounce HIN hoe you pIeGSe)
And all his UnctHoHs quality
WiH sink into b0noHty
ARd come to grief
For lack Of real toheeEe!
But tcbdt are ere to do
When Mr.. MGrQNis' shoe
IL more thdH TeH
Aad ours modest Eighth
AHd zee must make a rhyme Of It,.
A oolHmR at time Of e.
What's left ~, then,
But try to iDsitdtef
Admitting it q best
To reverence a jest
Witch others made,
And not attempt to borToto
We mean siHcerest fidttsry
BY this, our tosdk-voioed battery
Nor be afraid:
Wen not repeat TOMORROW!
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-18

with dictators and committees to
forbid waste and committees to dis
courage extravagant economy. the al.
innate consumer-or non-consumer-
is in fair way to be ground between
the upper and the neither milestone.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-18
Amusements Today.

Belaseo-'.zo.ooo Leagues Under ne s.a.s
AIS and So D. m.
New NatiOnai-'IatOIsrancs . p. m ana .
D. m.
Poli'-Nsv Poll Players IN 'TAs New Han.
rietta." z:15 and S:1s D. m
3. y. Keith's-YaudeviIis. : and SIS ,. n.
Gayety-Buriesque, z.B and s:1S p. m.
II p. m.
strand-Photoplays. II a m. toupm.
Garden-PhotcplayS. II q. m. to II m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-18

Wen, that never ending space
Has at last a bldckened face;
And the mdestro's many schemes
Glib HerHlione's fond dreams,
Friendly archie, cosy French
Here are buried, trench BY trench.
just one right I've not preempted,
One last sGcrile0e attempted:
Though indeed, hate TO break
Rule, Pve let it quiet be:
But t0hen he returns hen make
Savage Portrait" out Of me!
C. w. GABRIEL.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-18
GIVES PRESIDENT TOKEN
Foreign Language Press Expresses
Loyalty In Bound Volume.

Congressman Adolph J. SABBATH, OF
Illinois, called at the White House this
afternoon just before the Cabinet meet
ing to present President Wilson with a
handsomely bound volume setting forth
expressions Of loyalty from the Foreign
Language Press. The contents Of the
book were compiled several months ago.
when there was nationwide sentiment
against the activities Of certain hyphen-
ates.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-18
Interesting Events Of Importanes
Scheduled for Today.

Lecture By Or. Ryan Dsversux On ssssrvios
OF the American Red Cross. " under auspices
q Brightwood citizeps' Association.
Meeting OF woman's Federatsd Council On
Employment for the District, Public Ia
Entsrtainmsnt at Park View school At Q
p: m. for funds for ParksVisw Community
Center.
Dance. auspices Parents League OF third
division, for eenent Of Wilson Normal
Annual dinner. District Commandery, Naval
and Military Order OF Spanish-A American
War. Army and Navy Club, D. m.
Man From Home" BY Central High school
Dramatic Association. auditorium, usw
Central High School. s:iS D. N.
anon, No. I: Grand Chapter, School Of IN
struetion. Royal Arch: Columbia Com
mandsry. No :. knights Templar; Albert
Pike Consistory'. Scottish Rite; Martha
der Of the Eastern. Star.
Odd FsIlows-Csntrai Lodgs, No. I, and Ne
tropolis. No. 10; MAgsnsnu EneAmpnsnf.
Rsbekahs-Miriana Lodra, No. G.
knights Of Pythias-syr1cus1ang Lodga, No.
10; RAthhons Tsnpls, No. Z Pythian as-
Eiks-ciam feast and dance.
Illustrated lecture on Yosemfta valley b.
fore KiwAnis Club. ~ Q street. northwest.
Meeting of Federal watehm.u.r fJ.,,,
Moose Han. seventh md @ strSsts north.
west, so q. m
Clam feast and dance for bsnsnt OF Boston
reunion committee, ETks' Club. s1S n strSss
northwest. s:5o-l3 D. m
Presentation Of '.Ingomar'' for fund for n
tertaininE United ConfedsfAts vstsrEns.
Evening Of reading from shaks.p..r,. 49,
Of directors rooms, Y. n. G. A, D. N.
Concert by United States Soldisrs' Hona
Band, band stand, 4 p. m
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-18
KEEPER ESTATE OVER $500, 900.

LANCASTER. Pa, May 1s.-The in
ventory of the estate of the late L.
b. KEEPER, vice president df the Cham
pion Blower and Forge Company, was
MED today. and is S4O6.342. His real
estate adds another 100000.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-18

The rejection Of twenty Japanese
students who wanted TO enlist in the
marines indicates that there is such
thing as short sight as well as
shortness of stature.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-18
Colonel Roosevelt at San Juan Hill
and Santiago.

Colonel Roosevelt at San Juan HHI
and Santiago.
To the Editor Of THE TINES:
Before the Spanish-American war
Colonel Roosevelt had won the con-
fidence OF the fearless men on the
frontier by many acts Of conspicuous
bravery, never fiinching in moments
OF PERSONAL dangers
At the battle Of San Juan Hill and
related battles at FL Caney and
around Santiago. July Is. 1905, he
performed his part. He had been pro-
NOTED colonel OF the Rough Riders
for bravery at Las Guimas June "a.
1898, but was still acting as Iieuten-
ant colonel, commanding his regiment
at San Juan Hill. The guidons OF
companies Z and G, OF the Rough
Riders were planted on a hill, fol-
lowed by companies A and B. They
had moved forward. supporting the
regular cavalry. At this point Colo
mel Roosevelt ordered and led a
charge, capturing intrenchments on
another hill, and later made second
charge, capturing the second line Of
intrenchments. The regiment num-
bered $50 men, and their losses were
eighty-six killed or wounded and a
few missing. 1t was a part of the
general force, and did its whole
duty.
Colonel Roosevelt has nothing to
atone for, and nothing to explain. He
captured the first fortified position
taken in the Spanish-American war.
and IL given an opportunity to lead
men In France he will inspire them to
do deeds of heroism and add to the
fame OF American soldiers.
I have seen a regiment. led by
cowardly colonel. flee from an i'm
portant position, which twenty-five
men, commanded by a fearless off,
GER. continued to hold until another
regiment was FASTENED to their sup
port.
Fearless officers in an army prop
erly supplied and equipped are the
best assets Gn army can have, and
do not believe that any one man
can do as much in the cause OF our
country as Colonel Roosevelt. work
ing on the lines for which he is fit
ted
He Is every inch a~ American, hon
est, faithful. and inspirinE-an ideal
among the fighting men Of our coun-
try.
c. A. IyOUNSBERRY.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-18

England is buying a supply of
American founders. Could we not
persuade her to take over some of
our Laundering Congressman?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-18

The navy wants # understood that
its enlistment figures of 5000 are
not a paper product. =
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-18

With society leaders advocating a
three course dinner there will be more
chance for one full course for other
folks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-18
LETTERS TO TIMES
FROM ITS READERS
Communications on Timely
Topics Of Interest.
URGES INCREASED PRODUCTION
UncultiVated Land Near Capital for
Raising Hogs Is Advocated.
30 be EdItor q THE rr,aEs:

To thu Editor Of THE TINES:
from innumerable sources comes
the admonition to economic. 1t is
said that all luxuries, or nominees
saries, must be avoided, with the end
in view Of stopping the use Of such
commodities. As soon as this is done
workers lose their occupation and an
undesirable result Is brought about.
The better plan is to increase pro-
duction. By a careful and efficient
process utilize every particle Of waste
material. Use all the substances that
make fertilizers and apply them to
the thousands Of acres of unproduc-
tive land within ten or fifteen miles
from Washington that It may be en-
riched and made to produce some
thing other than weeds.
II this were done 1t would enhance
the reputation OF Washington, in that
strangers coming here would not SEQ
great stretches Of unkempt, insight
~. weed grown, uneultivated land.
Why talk about a beautiful Washing
ton while its outskirts present a total
lack OF lnrlfIg
With pork products at unheard-of
prices, a part of this useless land
might be taken by the Government
and used TO raise hogs. Fields OF
corn look better than fields of weeds
and underbrush. Great quantities Of
garbage could be collected in the
city and utilized as feed, and by that
means thousands OF pounds of meat
could be produced.
Speaking more widely, this coun-
try is entering upon a course which
may compel many things to be done
that are not thought OF now. .aIl al
init that the production OF food is of
paramount Importance. Any nation
at war that lacks food Is already &C.
feated. Every great military strate-
gist has recognized this to be an abso-
Lutte truth. and It Toes not matter how
efficient the army may be. IL does not
matter how abundant the munitions
may be. IL the fighting men are not
generously nourished they will net be
victorious. c. B. BEATTY,
Copley Flats. F street northwest
Washington, May II.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-18

HIGH TIDES Low TIDES.
s:s a. m; height ssll1=5o D. m; heiEht 40
sso5 p. m; height al
SUN AND NOON TABLES.
sun rose 4:s2 a. m Moon rises 1s5T ,. m
sun sets 1s8 .. m Moon sets $50 .. m
Light automobils lamps At T:s ,. N
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Observations At United States Weather b
reaa stations. taken a. . y m today. ssvsnrJ-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-18

And IN script to top a tree
Was her name, "HERMIONE 30
The broad ax., 1917-06-16
A Lost Trade Secret.

It has frequently happened that val
liable trade secrets have been lost be-
yond recovery. For instance, the best
watch oil, it appears, cannot be OBJ
tanned today because the secret proc
ess of mixing it persisted with the in
ventor. 1t is said that the last quart
of this famous fluid was sold for $500,
and that was thirty-five years ago.
Since then every effort has been made
to analyze the product in an attempt
to reproduce the oil, but without sue
cess. The man who made it and who
alone knew its composition died, and,
it further appears, not even his name
or the place of his burial is known. He
never revealed to any one the details
Of his process, and it was not until
after his death that the real value of
the oil was appreciated.-Los Angeles
Times
The broad ax., 1917-06-16
The Latchstrinq is Out.

The saying The latchstring is out
signifies hospitality. 1t is a standing
invitation to visit the party who uses
it. In early times throughout New
England and other parts of the coun-
try the houses were built of logs, and
the door faStenings were simply Il
wooden latch on the inside of the door
which fell into u notched stick in the
doorpost. The simple contrivance was
owing to the fact that nails and iron
were hard TO get On the inside the
latch was lifted 10y the hand easily, but
to lift it from the outside a hole was
bored in the door. which was made OF
slabs, and a string passed through.
which was fastened to the latch. BY
pulling the string the latch was lifted
and the door opened. To lock the door
the string was drawn inside so that
person on the outside could not use 1t.
The broad ax., 1917-06-16
Eye Of The Submarine

without the periscope the submarine
would be a. blinded fighter. Its most
deadly work is done when it Is 50 far
submerged that only a foot or two of
the pertscope's tip can be seen. The
periscope is a long vertical tube OF
small diameter with prisms at either
end and the necessary lenses. 1t rises
eighteen feet above the deck, and be-
low, where the other end pierces the
hull, Is the eyepiece for the observer.
1t can be turned In any direction, and
when a merchantmen trying to run the
blockade or an enemy ship comes with
In its field the submarine Is suddenly
transformed into a formidable and
stealthy sea tiger. The periscope be-
comes its eyes and the dials, COM
passes and other instruments Of the
fire control its brain. The engines that
carry it to effective range are its swift,
tireless legs, and the destructive charge
Of $50 pounds Of guncotton in the I'M
leashed torpedo is the death dealing
jaws and rending claws Of the great
cat that has seen its prey and steals
up on it with the skill of a tiger stalk
ing q buffalo. No tiger is more merci-
less.-Frank e. Evans in st. Nicholas.
The broad ax., 1917-06-16
Fortress. Silence, GIoomI

The fortress of st. Peter and st. Pau
Is the gloomiest of bastiles. 1t stands
on the bank of the Neva in Petrograd,
opposite what was the Winter palace
of Russia's masters. 1t is q veritable
temple of silence, such as Carlyle sigh
ed for in vain. Prince Krapotkin, who
spent many weary months within its
walls, tells how the officers moved
about with silent tread. The floor of
his cell was covered with felt, and he
found that though the walls had the
appearance of being paper the paper
was only pasted on canvas, behind
which was a wire grating packed with
layers of felt. Krapotkin measured
his cell and found that ten steps from
one corner to the other repeated 80
times was twO-thirds of a mile. He
desired to walk five miles a day and
accomplished his task walking rapidly
to the corners. but turning slowly to
avoid dizziness.
The broad ax., 1917-06-16
The Eskimo Skin Canoe.

The kayak, or skin canoe, Of the Els
kimo was in use on the coast Of north
ern Russia two or three centuries ago,
according to DR.. MacRitchie, F. s. A.
(Scot. Evidence Of this is obtained
from statements made by Burrough In
1856 and from the chronicles Of Dan
ish expedition to Vaigatz In 1853. 1t
was further shown that three kayaks
were captured off the northern shores
of Scotland about the end Of the sew
enteenth century. One Of these Is still
preserved in the museum Of Marischal
college, Aberdeen. An important fact
Is the occasional presence Of a kayay-
using race Of Firms or Finnmen In
the Orkney islands during the last
twenty years of the seventeenth CEN
fury, as testified to by three writer's
Of that period.-Toronto Mail and En-
pire.
The broad ax., 1917-06-16
courtesY TO the Elaa.

Civilians have all kinds Of trouble
when visiting military camp, because
they invariably attempt to pass the
flag waving at regimental or brigade
headquarters without paying it any
more recognition than they would an
ice wagon or a garbage can. But In
such places they are compelled to ex-
tend proper courtesy to the flag OF
their country. There is always a hawk
faced colonel roosting In the black
depths of his tent just behind the col
ors, and woe to the soldier on guard If
he lets a civilian go past without sa-
luting.
When a civilian starts to pass the
colors without removing. his hat the
sentry, knowing that the regimental
hawk is glaring balefully at him,
swoops down on the surprised civilian
and sternly says, Take Off your hat"
Women, Of course, cannot take OF
their hats to the colOrs, but as they
pass the colors or the colors are car
ried by them, they can at least stop
talking and keep their eyes fastened on
Old Glory.-Chicago Herald.
The broad ax., 1917-06-16
He Had To.

If all men were like a cOlored porter
In Frankfort, newspaper men would
find the game an extremely easy one.
The porter, who is known to every
man and boy in the city, recently was
divorced from his first wife and with
in a few days was married again. A
reporter happened I'm the clerks Office
just as he was about taking out his
license.
"When are you to be married.
Frank" asked the reporter.
The porter told him, and the ques-
tioning was continued until his wife
to be grabbed hold of his arm and
whispered, Don't tell that man all
about this"
"I've got to-" the porter whispered
back. Hes a reporter. indianapolis
News.
The broad ax., 1917-06-16

1t is remarkable how many persons
some Of whom may lay claim to edu.
cation and familiarity with Japan, per.
sist in misspelling the name Of Japan's
capital. OF course If government OIL
Gals and western diplomats in Japan
insist on spelling it To-Ei-o, western
people, ignorant Of the Japanese Ian
guage, cannot be blamed for pronounc-
ing it in three syllables To-kee-yo),
much to the amused disgust Of the jap
anese. The Japanese ideographs are
only two and are best represented by
the two romaji syllables Tokyo, pro-
nounced with a very slight emphasis
on the first syllable.-Japan Magazine.
The broad ax., 1917-06-16
There's Profit In Growing Herbs.

Particularly pleasant to grow are
herbs" says Grace Tabor in the Wo-
mans Home Companion, land by lit
tie study of their very special market
they may be easily turned into pin
money. Every butcher who makes his
own sausage is a potential customer,
and the large packing houses, of course,
use large quantities. Chemists, per-
tuners and pickle factories also re
quire them. Solicit trade if this line
is what you think you would like, of
fering a sample of your wares, just as
any manufacturer shows samples of
his goods
The broad ax., 1917-06-16
Her Dear Husband,

why" exclaimed a newly married
woman to a bunch Of friends, "for
three months after our marriage my
dear husband made me bake hot bis
cults for him every meal"
"And yet your husband is a strong,
healthy looking fellow" answered her
friend in establishment Doctors say
that such diet is terrible, and
"Oh, yes, this husband is healthy /
was referring to my first husband"-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The broad ax., 1917-06-16
maniIa,s Name Widely Ussd.

Manila Las given its name probably
to more articles of commerce than any
other city in the world. Manila" to-
bacco, cheroots. hemp, hats, paper.
mating. bracelets and rings are Just
a few of the things which remind peo-
pie in different countries of the capital
of the PhilippineS.-London Chronicle
The broad ax., 1917-06-16
PRACTICAL HEALTH HINT.
Give Your Stomach q Rest.

Tive your stomach q hest.
+ Give your stomach a good rest
+ by eating plain salads or fruits .
+ or fresh green stuff, cutting out .
+ tea and coffee, soda water and &.
+ other destroyers, and drink all .
\ the water you can pour down .
+ and watch the effect. After this
+ internal cleansing you can eat .
+ what nature intended you to eat .
+ meats, vegetables, fish, eggs .
+ and whatever you really crave. .
= Men cannot make rules that go .
\ contrary to nature. Fads are .
I. symptoms Of diseased stomachs .
+ or the outgrowth Of some indi- .
+ vidual idiosyncrasy. There are .
+ no brain foods, no muscle build .
+ ing tablets, no nerve strength .
+ eners, that can be made to take .
+ the place Of a varied diet. Ev- .
+ cry bit Of food contains elements .
+ which are taken up-by the blood .
+ and distributed to the body. .
The broad ax., 1917-06-16
His Experience.

''That young electrician got an an
swer from the girl he proposed to that
was opposed to all his scientific princi.
pies"
what was it,"
"a decided negative which was also
quite positive" American.
The broad ax., 1917-06-16
Small One Way.

Wife-James, do you know you are
q very small man? Husband-How
ridiculous! am nearly six feet In
height. Wife-That makes no diker
ence. Whenever I ask you for money
to 60 shopping you are always short.
Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph.