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The Washington times., 1917-03-31
LECTURE ON RUSSIA
Prof. Harper Says Peasant Has
Come Into His Own.

That the Russian peasant has
come into his own now that there Is
popular government In his great
country was the burden of the mes
sage Prof. Samuel N. Harper had for
National Geographic Society audi
ences yesterday when he Iectured at
the New Masonic Auditorium on the
development in Russia since the Eu-
ropean war began.
To this war, DR.. Harper gives the
credit for having advanced the politi-
cali emancipation of the nation, a
whole generation within, the short
space of two and a half years.
Pictures Of peasants in peace, as
farmers and shoopkeepers, and in war
as sturdy soldiers were shown to H.
lustrate the lecture with portraits
of the men who are at the head of
the new government in Petrograd.
In the peasant pictures the women
were shown working in the harvest
fields side by side with the men,
This equality OF labor, the lecturer
explained, will account in a large
measure for the political equality It
is said the women are to enjoy under
the new regime.
Great Movement.
During recent years a great educa-
tionaI movement-"the movement for
liberation has been taking place
in Russia~and this has resulted in
the powerful Zemstvo Union, compri-
sing hundreds OF local organizations
all over the country with several mil
lions OF members, said the lecturer.
These Zemstov workers have for
years been fitting the peasant for
self government by training him in
village and communal affairs, de-
veloping schools, hospitals and other
economic improvements.
The workers." DR.. Harper de-
clared, have been doing government
work for a long time, resulting in
1905 in the establishment of the
Duma, the peoples representation ir
the government The beginning OF
these reforms was the abolition OF
serfdom, and one of these $4,000 900
serfs who were liberated in 1851 was
the grandfather of the new minister
Of war. Alexander Guchkoy.
AT the beginning of the present
war the reactionaries and the Lib
erals were struggling for spremacy.
but all opposition to the government
was dropped and all classes combined
to give material support. The public
insisted upon being allowed to coop
Ci dlcT anu VI were FORMED
for this purpose, contrary to the
wishes OF certain members OF the
ministry, who realized the difficulty
of disorganizing them later.
Aim of Revolution.
'The aim of the revolution" DR..
Harper said, "is the establishment of
q responsible government and its red
nag now flying in Petrograd does not
mean anarchy, but a new order of
things and a complete reorganization
of Russian society. The peasants are
to become full-hedged citizens with
equal rights"
DR.. Harper is perhaps Americas
foremost expert on Russian affairs
for he has given ten years to an in
tensiye study of the subject. At one
time he was connected with the I'm
perial University in Petrograd, but Is |
now a member Of the faculty OF the
University of Chicago, holding the |
chair Of Russian language and insti- |
tutions. He has visited Russia an
nually, and on these trips has come |
into close contact with all classes of |
the people, who have freely discussed /
their ideals.
The Washington times., 1917-03-31
PRESENT SHAKESPEARE.

Shakespeare's Julius Ceasar" was
presented by the second high school
class of the Friends School yester-
day, under the direction of Miss Ada
Mary Neal, English department.
Brutus was played by Julia Hop
kins. supported by Tinsley Dent as
Mark anthony, and Mary Roberts,
Carles Stone and Elenora Eby. The
Girls Glee Club provided music and
Thomas W. SidweII spoke on the ed
ucational value of the drama
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TO TOUR VIRGIN ISLANDS
Admiral oliver VIII Inspect Newest
United States Possessions.

Admiral oliver, newly appointed
governor of the Virgin Islaods of the
United States--formerly the Danish
West Indies-upon his arrival at st.
Thomas will make q getting ac-
quainted' tour of the other islands of
the group. under orders from the
May Department
The department announced today
that all rights OF foreign commerce
now trading In the West Indies will.
remain unchanged for the present
Furthermore, full warning will be
given Of any tariff changes or radt-
cal alterations In commercial regu-
lations. This announcement is expect
ed to allay uncertainty among for
eign shippers.
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.'Qia'e1 aaaoanetaatat2
Presbyterian
CHURCH or THE COVENANT
connecticut Ave. isth and y strests.

Connecticut Ave, 18th and n Strost1.
Cha kLEs WOOD MinfstsP
CHARLES c. TEvIA
Hinistar-ln -chargg of Peck CAapsL
e:So a m. Sunday School
II = m, morningiservics. Sermon hy d.
Wood.
$50 .. m.-Afterncon service. Musao rsn-
Wood:
p. m. Christian Endeavcr Meeting.
D. m--Evening ssrviceL 1nsic rendrr.
Lloyd Wrishtson, director: Harvey Nnrray.
organist. Sermon by Dr.. Wood Subject:
Democracy and the Divine Right of Ruisrs.s
Special service. with address By Dr. WooA
viii be held each afternoon nsxt week nf
4:3o IN chapel. except Monday and Saturday.
Friday. 8 O'Clock special musical servioa.
stainsrs "Crucinxionf' by evening eholr, Az
dress by DR. Wood :.
The Washington times., 1917-03-31
MEXICANS KILL 2 BRITISH
Reign Of Terror In OIL Fields Is Re.
ported.

GALVESTON, Tex, March 31.-w.
H. T. Buckingham, general manager
Of the Aguila OIL Company, on the
Isthmus of Tehuantepec, and his
cashier, named Bannerman, both
British subjects, were killed by ban
dts at Nanchital, March o. according
TO information brought here by pas
sengers from Mexico. After Bucking-
ham had been killed his body was
hacked to pieces.
The passengers also reported q
reign Of terror had prevailed for
weeks in the oil fields near Minatit-
Ian, Vera Cruz state, and declared it
to be the result of German influence.
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TO REBUILD FRANCE

PARIS. March 31.-The government
introduced in the Chamber of Depu.
ties today a supplementary appropria-
tion bill for $50. 900. 900. The money is
to be used for agricultural aid to the
invaded districts, including those re-
Gently evacuated by the Germans.
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Cut this out, paste it at the top of
long sheet Of paper, and get your
"et0hoors and friends to sign u.
After obtaining as many signatures
as possible mail It to The Times.
The Times tcil see that the pledges
and signatures are placed in the
hands Of the President Of the United
States.
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Secular League
, Washington Secular League
Universalist
0E OLD EATTJED

Thirteenth and L SITS. N. w, \
REV. JOHN VAN sCHAlCR, Jr., D. D..
Pastor.
REV. WILLIAM COUDEN. As,Istan. Pastor
Public worship at II q. m. with sermon
by Mr.. Couden on what Shall Do With
Jssus?"
Vesper service at 5 p. m. with sermon by
DR.. Van Schaick on de Bonneville"
Sunday school, s:45 a. m. Free kindsrrRr-
en- II q. m.
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SIGN THIS PLEDGE OF
LOYALTY TO u. S.
TO THE PRESIDENT:

As an American, faithful to Ameri-
can ideals Of Justice. liberty. and
humanity. I hereby declare my ab-
solute and unconditional loyalty to
the Government Of the United States
and pledge my support to you in
protecting American rights against
unlawful violence upon land and sea
in guarding the Nation against hos
tile attacks. and in upholding inter-
national right
The Washington times., 1917-03-31
ASKS RIGHT TO CUT RATES
Telephone Company Suggests Re-
ductlon Against Government.

duetlon Against Government.
Declaring 1t is desired to grant
the reduction because of the "seri-
ous emergency confronting the c9un-
try" the Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone Company today filed with
the Public Utilities Commission re-
quest that 1t be permitted to file on
one days notice a schedule providing
for a discount'of so per cent to Fed
eral and State Governments for tele-
phone service.
The usual notification period Is ten
DAYS
The Washington times., 1917-03-31
Associated Bible Students
Associated Bible Student.

At OLD MASONIC TEMPLE. sth and F
SITS. NV. p. M, lecture by r. II. Hirsh, Of
New York city.
1880 D. m, class meeting for Bible study.
All welcome. No collection.
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Y. M. c. A.
Bahai Movement
RAHAI MOVEMENT

Subject: The Spiritual Service Of a Com.
mon Language"
Speaker: Rufus w. Powell, Of New Yors,
city.
studio Hall, 121s Connecticut Avenue
Sunday, sl5 y. m. No collection. AII In
yited.
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Reformed

RACE 18TH AND SITS. N. w.
HENRY II RANCK, Pastor.
II a. m, Father Forgive Them"
D. m.-Connrmation. s. s., $40.
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Baptist
SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH

9Th ST. AND VIRGINIA AVE 8 z.
Rev. HOWARD l. STEWART. Pastor.
At $50 Decision Day In Bible School SER
mon topic, "A LION THAT WOULD NOT
FIGHT = NAN" At IL. "A DIAMOND IN
THE ROUGH" and at 7:45. the first Of a
series of sermons for April will he given on
the general topic. APRIL FOOLS-IN THE
BIBLE AND IN WASHINGTON. - the sneciaI
theme being FIVE FOOLISH BRIDES
MA&DS." Special music and The Palms,
by Mr.. Walter II. Sorrell. Beautiful baptIs-
NAL service. Come hear about the great
Ipeetings Just closed IN Richmond. Come
E: Hez. SVEN asks: 'Is Jesus Popular In
Washington?' p. m, Swem's Songs II
p. m, preaching and the Lords Supper
Centennlal Bapt. Ch., 7th & Eye n. e.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-04-12
SECRET NOT LOST
Composition Of Greek Fire Of An
cient Days Still Known.
Ingredients Are Said to Be Identical
With Those Of Liquid Used In
Modern Times by Some Of
Warning Powers.

IL IL a common error to suppose
that the secret Of the composition Of
the Greek fire so jealousy guarded by
the emperors Of Co~nstantlnople is
lost. On the contrary, II is set out at
length In an Arabic manuscript Of
the year 1926, now In the Royal mu.
scum at Leyden, as well us In the bet
ter-known "Liber Ignlum ad Combur.
endum Hostess of Martin Graecus,
written five years later and repub-
llshed In 1912. Its ingredients are
there given as naphtha, pitch, resin
and sulphur and are Identical. accord.
ing to n scientific writer, with those
of the liquid used today by some OF
the warning nations.
The well-known passage In the Sire
de Jolnville's Memoirs about IL "com-
Ing flying through the air like a
winged dragon, about the thickness
Of a hogshead, with the report Of
thunder and the speed of lightning so
that the darkness Of the night was dis
PEELED by this horrible Illumination"
has mlsled scholars as TO the way 1t
was projected. Pots containing 1t
were undoubtedly hurled by engines
on board ship resembling the modern
which was also the anclent-cata-
putt; but the Greek sailors OF the
Middle Ages also used a cheirosiphon,
or hand tube, worked by an officer,
called a %slphonator, which enabled
him to direct 1t on any point he
pleased Of the enemy's vessel. This
was undoubtedly the parent Of the
modern method.
How the liquid In question was
forced out of the tube nay still be
doubtful but Professor Bury, In the
notes to his edition of Gibson, thinks 1t
was done by gunpowder, the compost
tlon Of which was, according to him,
already known TO the Greeks Of De
Jolnville's time. This would, perhaps,
get over the difficulty of ignitlng the
liquid before 1t was pumped on the
enemy. The Germans, for example.
seem to have improved on their model
by using compressed air. The ignition
was also arranged by mixing with the
naphtha an organic substance which
will spontaneously take fire when ex-
POSED to the atmosphere. But this
was found to have It's disadvantages.
The liquid, once infiamed, was liable
to blow back upon its projectors, and
had the inconvenience Of revealing the
carrier of the engine and thereby ex-
posing him to the attention of ''snlp-
ers" of the other side. Hence 1t was
found to be more prudent to separate
the burning fluid itself from Its means
of Ignition. Attacks are now begun
by throwing fireballs into the enemy's
trenches, with a fuse which lights
them as soon as they touch the ground.
Louisville Courler-Journal.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-04-12
Texans Hall Birthday.

Texans celebrate their own private
independence day, commemorating the
signing Of the declaration in 1885,
which freed their ancestors from Mex
lean rule.
Texas was In all probability n part
of the ancient Aztec empire, and since
then 1t has been under six flags. Spain
claimed the country by right of its
conquest Of the Aztecs, and France,
too, claimed It as n part of the ter
rltory Of Louisiana, with the Rio
Grande as the southwestern boundary
of French possessions. When the
Mexicans gained their freedom Texas
became n part of their republic. and
so remained until 1886, when the Lone
Star banner of the republic of Texas
was raised. In 1915 the Stars and
Stripes were raised over Texas, to be
temporarily replaced by the stars and
bars Of the C~onfederacy during the
Civil war.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-04-12
A Mans Work.

The distinction and end Of a sound
ly constituted man Is his labor. Use
Is Inscribed on all his faculties. Use
Is the end to which he exists. AS the
tree exists for Its fruit, so n man for
his work. A fruitless plant, an idle
animal, does not stand In the universe.
They are all toiling, however secretly
or slowly, in the province assigned
them, and to n use In the economy Of
the world, to higher and more catholic
service. And the man seems to play,
by his instincts and activity, q GER
tain part that even tells on the gen.
raj face Of the planet, drains swamps,
leads rivers into dry countries for their
irrigation, perforates forests and
stony mountain chains with roads,
binders the inroads Of the sea on the
continent, as II dressing the globe for
happier races.-Emerson.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-04-12

The aiscope rifle, the latest death-dealer to make its appearance. The
action of the rifle lis similar to that of the submarine perscope, the firing be-
Ing done after the aim is found through the rejecting lenses. The marksmRn
Is crouched far below the edge of the trench, his entire head being concealed
from the enemy. Taking the modern Springfield rifle, as used by the United
states army the two inventors built into 1t n frame Of compressed steel to
lower o. raise the barrel They also added rejecting lenses to permit the
marksman to hold the butt of the gun In the customary shoulder position and
get his aim through the sights of the elevated barrel. In this way the barrel
OF the rifle projects over the edge of the trench while the marksman remains
fully covered. Experts who have examined the invention declare 1t to be IS
effective as the regular rifle and it can be operated with q greater degree Of
safety by the soldier. 1t can be fired without raising the barrel or used as an
aliscope gun at will.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-04-12
Standard Time.

Standard time is n uniform system
Of time reckoning In the United
States and Canada adopted In 1868
by the principal railways, and since
then by the principal cities and towns
of both countries. By this system the
continent is divided into four sections,
each extending over 10 degrees Of
longitude (making n difference Of time
of exactly n hour) the time prevail
ing in each being that Of Its central
meridian.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-04-12
Mother Knows Better,

Willie liked to look through tho
pages of an Illustrated history, and
had n good memory for the pictures.
One dry a friend Of his mother came
In wearing n new hat.
"Oh," Willie exclaimed, "you look
Just like n WITCH"
The lady was very much compli-
mented, as she thought he meant she
was b%ewitching, but his mother was
much embarrassed because she knew
he had reference to a very ugly Salem
witch In the book.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-04-12
The Average Citizen.

IA man ought to attend to his own
business"
ut can't be DONE" answered Mr..
Crosslots. every time q strike IL
threatened people who don't know me
get together and decide whether
shall be able to ride to work"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-04-12
In 1892.

In 1892.
Willie-Pop, why did the people In
Columbus time believe the world was
round?
Pop-Principally because they didn't
think Columbus was on the square.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-07-02
"RobinsonCrusoe"
By Daniel Defoe

perform, as we hoped, In about
Is days sail.
But our voyage was otherwise
determined; second storm came
upon us, which drove us out of the
very way of all human commerce.
In this distress the mate of our
vessel lays hold of the boat. and
with the help of the rest of the
men, got her slung over the ships
side, and getting all into her, COIN
mitted ourselves, being II in num-
Der, to Gods mercy and the wild
sea, pulling as we'll as we could
towards land.
After we had rowed about a
league and a half, a raging wave
mountain-like, came rolling astern
of us. 1t took us with such fury
that II overset the boat at once,
separating us as well from the
boat as from one another.
Nothing can describe the confu-
sion of thought which l felt when
sank: for tho swan very we'll,
yet | could not deliver myself from
the waves so as to draw breath,
till that wave, having carried me
a vast way on towards the shore,
and having spent itself, went back,
and left me upon the land almost
dry, but half dead with the water
I took in. | got upon nay feet and
clambered up the cliffs and sat
me down upon the grass, quite out
of reach of the water.
I was now landed, and began to
look up and thank God that my
life was saved. I walked about on
the shore, reflecting upon all my
comrades that were drowned, for
I never saw them afterwards.
cast my eyes on the stranded
vessel. and considered, Lord, how
was It possible I could get on
shore?"
Now I began to look round me
to see what kind Of place I was in
and what was next to be done, for
was wet, had no clothes to shift
me nor anything either to eat OF
drink; in a word, I had nothing
about me but knife. a tobacco.
pipe. and a little tobacco In a box
Night coming upon me, I began
with a heavy heart to consider
what would be my lot If there were
any ravenous beasts in that coun.
try, seeing at night they always
come abroad for their prey.
All that offered to my thought!
at that time was to get up into {
thick bushy tree. which grew neal
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-07-02
LEGAL NOTICES.


cipal. est. Penalty. Total
lot. Blk Prn- Inter- Adv u
DRBW'S PLAT
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CHAPTER I,
The Tornado.

was born in the year 1852, in
the city of York, Eng. At the
age of 10 years l ran away to sea
and, after various wanderings, be-
came a tobacco planter in Bra
I'll, where | remained for -four
years. Beginning to prosper on
my plantation, was prevailed
upon by some of my neighbors to
venture on a voyage to the coast
of Guinea, to trade with the ma
tives, and to buy negroes for the
work of our plantations.
And accordingly, the ship being
fitted out went on board the first
of September, 1853.
Our ship carried IA men, be
sides the master. his boy, and
myself. We had on board sucl
toys as we're fit for our trade with
the negroes-beads, bits of glass
and odd trifles. especially little
looking glasses, knives, scissors
hatchets, and the like.
The same day | went on board
we set sail for the African coast
We were by our last observation in
7 degrees % minutes northern lat
itude, when a tornado took us
quite out of our knowledge. II
blew in such a terrible manner
that for IL days together we could
do nothing but let 1t carry Us
whittier fate and the fury of the
winds directed.
About the 18th day, the wealth
er abating little, the master
made an observation, and found
that he was gotten upon the coas
of Guinea, beyond the river ANA
zon, and began to consult with ne
what course he should take, fol
the ship was much disabled, ant
he was for going directly back t.
the coast of Brazil.
/ was positively against that
and resolved to stand away fol
Barbados, which we might easily
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-07-02
BY Cynthia Grey.


picking over and hulling straw
berries keeps the commercial
canned product among high-priced
table Injuries.
This year the cost of sugar and
glass jars will practically push
strawberry preserves and MARINA
ladies' off from the menus OF COM
mon people-unless the housewife
decides to do her own canning.
And this year, In the cause of
war economy, many women will
can who never canned before. But
some may hesitate about putting
up strawberries because tradition
has 1t that they are very hard to
keep"
The foundation for this old no.
ton has been destroyed by modern
science. Experts employed in
Uncle Sans experiment kitchens
have tested all the various ways
OF preparing Strawberries for win
ter use. Their best recipes are
printed In this column today.
Canned Strawberries.
Berries canned by this recipe
will not rise to top of syrup. Use
4 only fresh, ripe, firm and sound
berries. Prepare berries. Add )
ounces of sugar and tablespoon
fuls of water to each quart of ber-
ries. Boil slowly for ID minutes
in enameled or acid-proof kettle,
covered with a well fitted cover
while boiling. Allow berries to
cool and remain over night in the
covered kettle. Pack cold berries
In glass jars. Put rubber and cap
in position, not tight. Set in water
bath, or wash boiler having a false
bottom, fill boiler with cold water
to necks of jars, bring slowly to
/ the boiling point, then sterilize
! (boiD 10 minutes. Remove jars.
- hen covers. Invert to cool and
test the Joint. Wrap jars with pa
! per to prevent bleaching and store.
Strawberry Preserves.
Make syrup of pounds sugar
and IL pint of water. Boil to a
Temperature of 265 degrees, or UNI
til the syrup is mass of slow
moving bubbles, with a glazed ap-
pearance on the surface. Gull and
wash four boxes of berries, and
irop into the syrup. Boil slowly
Z for Is minutes. Allow to stand
in covered pan for "a hours.
Then strain liquid from berries.
This can best be done by placing a
cheesecloth In wire basket, pour
ing the berries and liquid into 1t.
Pack the berries into sterilized
Jars. filling absolutely full. Use
liquid for Jelly.
Special Processes.
Women who possess one of the
new canning outfits require special
recipes. The syrup, however, is
the same for all. 1t is made by
dissolving 1 1-2 quarts of sugar in
quart Of water and boiling to
medium thick.
Can fresh, sound berries same
day picked. Hull (twist berries
off hulD. and place in strainer.
Pour water over to cleanse. Pack
in Jar without crushing. Pour hot
syrup over berries to top. Put
rubber and cap In position, not
tight. IL using a hot-water bath
outfit, sterilize minutes; If using
a water-seal outfit or a 5-pound
steam pressure outfit, steriiize Q
minutes; or If using an aluminium
pressure-cooker outfit. sterilize A
minutes. Remove jars. Tighten
covers. Invert to cool and test the
joint. Wrap Jars with paper to
prevent bleaching and store.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-07-02
The KOsine Treatment for
EPILEPSY

should be used by all who suf-
fer from this nervous disease.
The Kosine Treatment relieves
ali fear of the attacks so fire.
quent in cases of Epilepsy or
Fits. We want the most skepti-
cal to try Kosine, for tho sue
CESS OF the treatment In the
past has proved 1t to be of un-
usual merit.
Large bottle $3.50. II, after
using, you are not entirely sat
isfied your money will BIO re-
funded. Booklet giving COM
plete dietary, ETC.. free on re-
quest.
French Drug Co., 1856 Pa
cifio and 1101 Broadway.
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THE BERNHARDY ADDITION.

Gilbert e Peterson, Beg 80 East
of S.W. cor of We Of S.W.H
of S.W.A tn No. So. Il. 100,
=. So w. 800 to beg.
Daniel Homewood, Beg 255' No.
and So II. of s. W. cor of VIZ
of S. w. q Of N.W.A of
$. w. u, tn So So. f.. 1920.
No. so to beg ................
Daniel Homewood, Beg 1855 No.
& 35' Il. of S.W. cor of VIZ
of S.W.A of N.W.A of S.W.H
til So. So, +. 1920. No. So, w.
120' to beg ....,..........
Daniel Homewood. Beg 205' No.
* 80 f.. of S.W cor of VIZ
of S.W.h of N.W.H of S.W.h,
tn S. So, Il. 120', N. so, w. 120'
to beg .................