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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-14
WHERE THE MONEY IS

What better gauge of prosperity
than the proportion of automobiles
to population? The San Francisco
Chronicle congratulated California
some time ago on its greater pros
perity than that enjoyed by other
States" as evidenced by a total of
230,60S registered cars, or one for
every 1875 inhabitants. And the pre-
sumption of wealth seemed fair
enough to warrant the Chronicle in
changing California's hickman
from "The Golden Gate State" to
"The Golden State"
But later statistics must deal the
Californians' vanity a rude shock in
giving to "The Hawkeye State" of
Iowa-and no profits are permitted.
evidently, to escape the keen eyes of
its farmers-an automobile for
every eight of its 2,22O,32I inhabi-
tants. as estimated for 1916. Odd
past understanding, it seems, that in
the face of such affluence Iowa
should have been the only State to
show a loss in popula:ion-only
1882 it was-between the wears
1900 and 1910. This loss was at
tributed to the thriftiness of Iowans
in striking for the even richer wheat
fields of the Canadian Northwest.
the harvests from which have doubt
less enabled the emigrants to pur-
chase still more devilwagons.
AS for poor, poverty-stricken New
York, it can afford only one automo-
bile for every thirty-two persons.
And while the agile oliver" is a
frequent sight on the Empire States
streets and highways, visitors to the
plutocratic West bring back word
that the horny-handed son of the
soil who cannot afford at least one
six-cylinder speedster is looked
down upon as are the "po' white
trash" of the South.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-14
PRESENT CONDITIONS IN GER.
MANY.

In a long and detailed report by
trustworthy correspondent of condi-
tons in Germany existing within
the past month or two, the following
sentences relating to the things
known and understood by the Amer
lean ambassador point acutely the
interest which the American people
feel in the information which the
American ambassador on his return
is about to furnish:
Mr.. Gerard's personal contact with
German officials and with the gen.
eral situation in Germany has forced
upon him a frame of mind in which
no imputation of German duplicity or
base motive produces any shock or
inspires any impulse of repellent dis
belief Per contra, his experience has
superinduced a disposition to give
credenee to such suggestions and re-
ports, and, especially in cases which
have tangible support, to give them
more active acceptance.
Mr.. Gerard's report will be made
to the President, but its general con-
tent and a considerable quantity of
detail will be expected by American
citizens who have so long refrained
from retaliation against repeated
outrage at the hands of Germany.
Reports Of economic conditions of
overwhelming gravity are repeated
ly heard from persons known to be
well informed through business con-
nections. Reports of social condi-
tons which are not suitable for pub
LEGATION without affidavits are also
flying like fire in the grass.
The American people, who have
been restrained too long by gov
erning impulses of timidity or aver
sion to facing facts. are tired of
waiting. They want to learn, from
such an eyewitness as Mr.. Gerard,
of what is really going on in Ger
many Just now. It concerns Ameri-
can interests.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-14
OUR VITAL WEAKNESS-MEN

Again the report is being circu-
lated by indirection in Washington
that President Wilson has "at last"
become convinced that the sooner
the country realizes the real neces-
sity for universal military training
the better. But there is not one
word from the President or his Sec
rotary of War directly in assurance
that the Administration will urge
the new Congress to pass a univer-
sal military training law at its first
session. Mr.. Wilson's word, which
is required to arouse public opinion
to the necessity for personal service
by individual Americans, is still
withheld.
And this in the face of the fact
that the relative unpreparedness of
the allies is admitted by them TO be
responsible for their overwhelming
ly greater losses to date. The first
official tabulation received at Wash
ington puts the entente's losses in
killed and wounded at 6,318, 400, as
against 1884,, 300 for the central en-
pires. The discrepancy is partly
due to Berlin's concealment of
losses, but there is no doubt that
those of the allies have been much
the heavier, owing primarily to lack
of military organization and of
trained officers. 1t is in the same
vital particulars that the United
States is weak. If the reported or
ganization of German reservists in
Mexico is correct. we are likely to
learn shortly from bitter experience
how great is the cost in blood of ig-
norance of military affairs.
A universal military training bill
passed by the last Congress could
not have forestalled the present
threatened bloodshed, but it would
have been worth q million men in
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-14
WELCOME, MR.. GERARD

We are glad to have you safe
with us today, Mr.. Ambassador.
Your country's Capital City must
look good to you after your long
and perilous journey to these shores.
You have upheld your country's
honor at a foreign court under the
most difficult circumstances that
have beset an American ambassador
since the days of Franklin in France
during the Revolutionary war. You
have acted well your part. Your
presence in Germany was an lnfiu-
ence for the protection OF helpless
British and French and Russian
prisoners, which they may sorely
miss, for the safeguarding of the in
terests of the belligerent nations en-
trusted to your care. But your chief
concern has been for the honor and
welfare of your country.
Doubtless you have q, story to tell
that may not all be told as yet to
your countrymen. But they have al
ready set the seal of their approval
upon your conduct as a diplomat
and an American. Whatever insults
and injuries you may have borne,
have been directed not against you,
but against the Government you
have so ably and loyalty repre-
scented.
Welcome home, Ambassador Ger
ard
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-14
WAIT FOR THE DECISION OF
THE COURT

The Adamson eight-hour day has
been argued before the Supreme
Court Of the United States, which
advanced the hearing of the case as
expeciticusly as possible. Under the
terms of the act, a commission has
been appointed to study the effect of
the shortening of the working day
and the increased wage per hour in
volved, the commission to make its
report to Congress within a fixed
period. If the Supreme Court shall
decide in favor of the constitution
atty of the law, the brotherhoods
have gained what they agreed to
ask for, in the compromise effected
through the mediation of the Presi-
dent. II it decides against the law,
its decision will doubtless be a suffi-
cient guide to Congress, at the ap-
preaching session in April, to enact
such legislation as shall meet the
constitutional test.
Undoubtedly, the brotherhoods
have the power to bring untold dis
tress upon the nation by ordering
a general strike. They can threaten
cities with famine, throw thousands
of their fellows in industrial enter
prises out Of work, through the
stopping Of the transportation of
fuel, supplies, and Of finished manu-
featured products. But the case of
the railroads is infinitely stronger
than it was in public estimation
when the managers refused to accept
the compromise urged by the Presi-
dent and agreed to by the brother
hoods. They were within their
rights in their appeal to the courts.
With the decision of the court of last
resort still to be made, they are on
solid ground in announcing that
they will wait that decision, as they
will have to abide by it.
The effect upon the brotherhoods
of calling a strike at this crisis in
the country's history cannot be any
thing but a calamity to themselves.
The extent of the power they pos
sess to tie up the traffic of the coun-
try, if once exercised, will be a
power the possession of which the
country will not tolerate one instant
LONGER than 1t can be helped. A
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-14
sextet q Delight.
WAR DEPARTMENT CHANGES
Appointments, Promotions, and
Transfers Made.

The following appointments, pro-
motions and transfers among the
classified employees of the War De-
partment were announced yesterday:
Appointments-Offic Of the Secre-
tary OF war-william Brown. IRE
man, at ST20: Grandson +. Jones, Ia
borer temporary, at $3.50; James p.
o'connor, laborer Temporary, at
$500.
The Adjutant Generals ooffies-
Clerks at $1,000: William C. Allen,
Carl ]. Meldahl. Ben N. wylie, Fred
erick W. Utrecht. Charles s. Jones,
Nelson Littell and Martin II. johnson
Office of the Quartermaster Gem
eral-Clerks, at 5000: Anna NJ Bensr-
man and Todd w. Johnson
office of the Chief of Ordnancs-
Craftsmen, at $1,000: Charles Killer,
IT., William L Allison and Carl S.
Pierce. Craftsmen, at 81 200: Thomas
La Mamma, Samuel NJ billiard, John p.
Yuengling and C. Raymond Drach-
Watchmen temporary, at S720:
William H. Guthrie, William J. Shell
ton, John H. Higgins and Edmund
o. H. Hoskins. Clerks, at $500: Fred
w. Boeke and Slower Dunagan-
Office Of the Chief OF Engineers
EDWARD ". LclBlcEp at SCOO.
Office OF the Surgeon General-wil-
lard W. Gatchell, clerk Temporary,
at 5000.
office of the Chief Signal Officer
Felix w. Pawlowski, aeronautfcal en-
gineer, at $500. Clerks, at 81 1000:
Harry W. Bledsoe and Chester R.
Uhler.
office Of the Chief of stafr-Joseph
p. Cook, clerk Temporary, at 1000.
Militia Bureau-Hyman II. Siskind,
clerk, at $1,000.
Insuiar Bureau-Fay r. Hopkins.
clerk, at $1,000; Walter G. Christian.
Iaborer, at 5000.
Promotions-Office OF the Secre-
tary: william c. Holland, fireman, at
ST2O, to assistant engineer at $72O.
The adJutant generals office:
Clerks, s., 900 to 81 200, Enos W. Harm
den, Jay Fraley; Otto ]. Fischer,
clerk, at 81 200 to 81, 400.
Office OF the quartermaster gen.
eral: Clerks, 5000 to $1,000, Ann r.
Heth, Samuel Z. HarwitE: George W.
Ross, laborer, at 5000 to $500.
Office of the chief OF ordnance:
James F. Delaney, clerk, at $1,000 to
81 400.
Militia Bureau: Guy NJ. Daniels,
clerk, at $1,000 to 81 ZOO.
Resignations-The Rdjutant's gen
erals office: Leland G. Dibble, clerk,
at $1,000; William W. Gibson, clerk,
at 81 400: Walter A. Hallstrom, clerk,
at 81 200: Joseph w. McClanahan,
clerk, at 81 200.
Office of the quartermaster gen
eral: James w. Brock, clerk, at
81 900; Ida c. Pickett, clerk at 81, 200:
George T. Cochrane, clerk, at S, 200.
Office of the chief OF ordnance:
William ]. Shelton, Waterman item
porary), at SIe0.
Office of the chief signal officer:
Merle c. Martin, clerk. at 1000.
Office of the chief OF staff: Ernest
A. Alleger. clerk. at $1,000.
Militia Bureau; Philip d. Johnston.
clerk, at $1,000; Blanton ]. Brown.
clerk, at $1,000.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-14
RED CROSS RECRUITING.

A plan to enlist the support of
Washington women in the Red Cross
cause as a step toward preparedness
for possible war is being worked out
by the District branch of the Ameri-
can Red Cross. 1t is planned to bring
the matter before each woman's club
in the city.
Headquarters of the District branch
have been moved from the Kellogg
building, 1915 F street northwest, to
the new quarters at 1901 MRssachu-
astts avenue northwest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-14
SENATE STAFF MAKES GIFT.

On behalf Of the Senate stafr of en-
ployes. Colonel Higgins, sergeant-at-
arms OF the Senate. has presented a
case OF silver to Col. Edwin A HaIsey.
assistant on the floor. and Miss Mary
M younger VINO are to be married
today. Miss Younger has been ons
tee on banking and currency.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-14
LETTERS FROM READERS
Would Give Public Thanks to capI.
tai Traction Company.

To the Editor Of THE TINES:
1 think that public vote Of thanks
and appreciation Is due the Capital
Traction Company for its prompt and
satisfactory settlement OF differences
between the company and its en-
ployes.
May the Capital Traction Company
share in the good that must inevita-
bly, follow by giving its employees
fair treatment and the public service.
THEODORE HOFFMAN,.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-14
Washington, March IL.
Pleads for Increase for Railway Mall
Service Employees.

service E4mpIOyCHs
To the Editor of THE TIMES:
note that the recent session of
Congress voted an increase to the
Federal employees of the District Of
Columbia, but failed to attach this
increase to that important branch of
the Government service known as the
railway mail service.
1t is true that we have the Smoot
amendment, but what does that
amount to, when you consider that
the employees receiving above $1,000
per annum do not figure in the in
crease in any manner. and IL certain
ly appears that there was quite a
little discrimination on the part OF
the Congressman and Senators.
Possibly they think that we are not
liable to any high cost OF living, and
that our expenses do not amount to
much, but II such is the case, then
their superstition is most incorrect.
This service requires their men to
be eNpertly trained in the distribution
of mail, and they have examination
requirements that generally amount
to about an average OF loo postof-
fices a year, but do not know OF any
case where the other Federal en-
ployes are required to be examined
thusly.
We are hoping that the extra ses-
sion may result in our having the
increase, too, and we trust that Con-
gress will be kind enough to grant II.
r. II. GUDGER.
Washington, March IL.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-14
San Carlo Company's Perform
ance Is Of Exceptional
Merit.
CAST is WELL BALANCED
Edvige vaccari, in Initial Ap-
pearance Here, Gains In
slant Popularity.

washington music lovers who
turned out in considerable numbers
last night to hear the ever popular
Lucia di Lammermoor" of Donizetti
sung by the San Carlo Grand opera
Company as the second Offering In the
weeks engagement at the Belasco,
were rewarded with a performance OF
exceptional merit. That full appre-
citation by the audience was not lack
ing was demonstrated by the applause
which was literally given at fhyer-
walls throughout the four acts
The cast as q whole was an excel
Iently balanced one and each member
not only met the requirements OF
voice and personality. but was fully
equal as well to the dramtic demands
Of the respective roles.
Made Good Impression.
In her first appearance before
Washington audience, Edvige Vaceari,
as Lucia, made an excellent impress
sion. Her admirable soprano voice
accomplished each difficult aria with
ease and grace, and her personal
charm and dramatic ability made
her rendition of the exacting title
role a most pleasing one She. was
particularly appealing In the duet
with Edgar in the first act, and her
Interpretation OF the mad scene" was
all that could have been desired
Salvatore Sciaretti sang the role OF
Edgar. His pleasing personality,
combined with q tenor voice OF UNI
usual richness and power, made his
Interpretation delightful one.
Angelo Antolo, as Ashton. sang with
feeling, in a splendid baritone voice,
and Natalie Cervi's rich basso was heard
to advantage in the role OF Raymond.
The minor parts OF Alice and Lord Ar
thur were acceptably filled by Alice
Homer and Luciano Rossini, respee-
lively.
sextet a Delight.
The rendition Of the familiar sextet
was a delight, and enthusiastic sp-
plause brought the inevitable repe-
tition.
Senior PeronI directed the orchestra
with spirit and discretion The pro-
duction was adequately staged, and
the costuming. both Of principals and
chorus, was entirely suitable.
Martha" Is being played at the mid
week matinee this afternoon, and to-
night "Cavalleria Rusticana" and 81
will be given, a. Q double
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-14
Asks Public Not to Ride on Street
Cars Hun By Non-UniOn Men,

ASKS FuDuc NOT 10 huo On oho1h
Cars Hun By Non-UniOn Men,
To the Editor Of THE TINES:
As your paper Is an advocate OF
fair play I hope you will give me a
little space in your columns in be-
half of our street railway men.
These men have asked for nothing
unjust and / have always found them
to be a gentlemanly set OF men,
j hope the citizens Will stick and
refuse to ride on those cars until
these men who are out get justice
from the tyrant who is trying to
crush them.
Walk TO the lines which are oper-
ated by union men and thereby help
a just and honest cause. Give the
men, who have to earn their living
by hand work and on low wages,
your help and your sympathy.
They have acted like gentlemen;
their employers are treating them
like animals. They deserve the help,
the protection, and the sympathy OF
the public.
These men have been our friends;
let us be their friends.
Give your help to those men who
are trying to support their wives and
children honestly.
They are only asking for justice
and recognition as human beings. Let
us all pledge our support to them in
the name OF humanity.
E. L. JONES.
Washington, March IL.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-14
Protests Against stand Taken ny
Street Car Head.

Street Car Head.
To the Editor of THE TINES:
Why should the citizens Of wash
ington stand for the dictation OF any
man to tell US that he will use our
streets as he chooses regardless OF
what we may say?
Do the streets of the city belong
to one man or do they belong to
the people?
Here Is q man telling the employees
Of q transportation company he will
not consider anything they have to
say in regard to hours of labor, pay
for same, or the conditions under
which they have to work, but will
run the road to suit himself and then
in the next breath tell them the
public must be considered.
Who are the public In any com
monwealth? J. I. ID.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-13
Phone 2l6
WOMAN ANIMAL TRAINER

Here's woman who is capable of
commenting upon The foibles of her
sex without disparaging it in the least.
However she is Lucia zora, foremost
woman animal trainer of the Sells
Floto circus, which win exhibit here
July l9, and her comments are con
fined to her man-eatmg pets.
Miss Fora has the mothers of sew
eral large families in her mixe,s lion
and tiger act. "The mssronly lioness
or tigress, says this educator Of
wild beasts, fs very like the modern
woman Of a certain type. Once the
children are old enough to fend for
themselves a bit, Mrs. Lion or Mrs
Tiger renews her interest in her en-
gagement book One viii find her
practcing the latest dance steps in
the runways back of the steel per
forming arena. She loves to romp.
Her husband, too, is true to a certain
human type He is absorbed in the
business Of life. He is grave and sol
emn He evidently does the worrying
about the division Of raw beef that
will be fed his household that day.
1t is he who must see that the act
gets over SO that the trainer and the
public win be pleased | have one
lady lion who flirts outrageously and
she is a great grandmother, to my
positive knowledge Thus it goes. The
jungle folk in captivity are very 'hu.
man in their own little world One
has only to know them"
Besides her lions and tigers. Lucia
Fora haa an elephant act that has long
been conceded a marvel in novelty
action and appeal Her great. comber.
some beasts are as agile as kittens,
and they delight in performing stunts
that the other herds Of Sells-Floto ele-
plants find most difficult
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-13
RealEstate andFarmLOans

500 acres of very choice improved
land. two aud one-half miles from Am
Der. seven miles from Chiokasha.
sail dark, sandy loan lays perfectly
smooth FIFTY acres in pasture bal
ance Zine state Of cultivation This is
one oil the best farms In Grady county.
Owned by non-resident Quick sale
wanted
1850 acres, five miles from Amber,
80 acres in cultivation, new room
house barn and Wen Has loan OF
si7o000 due in seven years at 6 per
cent VIII exchange for home in
Chickasha.
100 acres OF improved upland five
and one-half miles from Chickasha
20 acres good grass WIN exchange
for good Chickasha property.
$50 acres OF Washita bottom. two
miles from Lucille, 20 acres fine alfal-
ia, four room house and barn, Price
S62.50 per acre
220 acre on Bitter creek. three and
one-half miles from Amber $50 acres
first class bottom, 40 acres in pasture.
10 acres in alfalfa, . sets of improve.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-13

ments. living water fine timber ON
creel Has loan OF s6o0ooO due in
nine years at 6is per cent Price S55
per acre.
CITY PROPERTY
First class modern 3 room cottage
on Minnesota Ave. one block from
ear line. A special bargain for $500
$500 cash. balance like rent
Six room modern house. first class
condition, on paved street one block
from ear line No better location IN
Chickasho. storm cave orchard and
garage, Lot S5xl65. Price $4,000
$1,000 cash balance time
one of the best 9 room modern res.
licences in Cdickasha. first class loca-
ton Price $4,000 or exchange FOR
smaller house
CITY AND FARM LOANS
We have some private money to
loan on first class city property. on
farm lands we are making low rate
Long time so YOU can pay or an or
part Of loan at any interest paying pc.
riod. We give you draft on money as
soon as title is proved
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-13
(Tirst published June IS, 1919
NOTICE or SALE OF LANDS UN-
nEp EYEcIIrIQN

(Tirst published June 8, 1879
NOTICE or SALE OF LANDS UN-
DER EXECUTION
State Of Oklahoma
County Of Grady.
In the District Court Of said County
and State
Bert Walton, Plaintiff
w.
James N. Jones, Defendant
No. 4747.
Notice is hereby given, that in pur-
suance Of a writ Of execution issued
out OF TIE office Of the Clerk Of the
District Court Of Grady County okla
homa, on the 22nd day Of May, 1917,
in the above entitled and numbered
action, commanding me to levy upon
property belonging to said defendant
James NJ Jones, sufficient to satisfy
Judgment rendered ia said action in
fan Of Bert Walton and against
James n. Jones, for the sum of $4,000.
with SS.75 costs, with interest from
January 9TH, 1917 at per cent per
annum, together with All costs Of said
execution and this SALE
have levied upon certain lands and
tenements belonging to the said James
n. Jones, not exempt from sale under
execution. for want OF goods and chat
tells Of the said james N Jones. 70.
wit:
Lot 10 in block 10; lots 2 and
g IN block Is; lots 25. 2e, 27 2s. 20,
30. 81. 80. 33 and ga in block IA;
and lots 9 and 10 Of block "a. an
located in the town Of Cotton
Wood. otherwise known as yer-
den. Grady County state Of Ok
lahoma. as shown by the official
and recorded map or plat Of said
town. and have duly caused said
lands and tenements to be ap-
praised according to law, at $500,
Now, therefore. notice is hereby Civ
en. that in pursuance Of the commands
Of said writ / will offer for sale and
sell for cash TO the highest bidder, at
public sale said lands and tenements.
or SO much thereof as win satisfy the
said judgment and an costs. on the
18th day Of July 1917 At the hour Of
one o'clock p. N OF said day at the
front door Of the County Court House
i'm the City Of Chiokasha. in said Couu-
Is and State
Witness my hand on tbis the lith
day of June. a. d. 1917
HODGE BAILEY.
Sheriff Of Grady Coupty Oklahoma
By r. T. Castleman. Deputy
6-i5-30td
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-13
cHAMBERLAlN's coLlc, CHOLERA
AND DlARRHoEA REMEDY

Every family without exception
should keep this preparation at hand
during the hot weather Of the summer
months Chamberlain Collie. Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy is worth mauv
times its cost when needed and is a.
most certain to be needed before the
summer is over. It has no superior for
the purposes for which 1t is intended
buy f rev. Obtainable everywhere
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