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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-03
The MODERN SMITH,
AHICHTY MAN Is HE
If DObbin Casts a Shoe at Noon
Saturday, He's UnshOd I'll Monday.

II the poor old horse Is so I'M
lucky as to lose his shoe, say at IL 80
o'clock. on Saturday, and is too far
from q shop to reach It before noon,
he will have to hobble on a bare foot
until Monday morning.
This cruel sentence on defenseless
equines was passed by the Interna-
tional. Association Of Journeymen
Horseshoers and the Master Horse
shoers' National Protective Associa-
tion of America in an agreement that
during June, July and August all
horseshoeing shops will be closed
after noon on Saturday.
Just Imagine.
Imagine the lean. skinny. rawboned.
Ianky, gawky. gnarled. blind-in-one-eye
old horse periodically pulling the pillow
over the stony farm some Saturday.
doing all in his power to answer the
country's call for more food. and sud-
denly stamping his toe and knocking a
shoe on He looks regretfully around
at his master and tells him he Is bare
footed and can pull the pillow no more
until he gets another shoe. even II they
are high priced
Then the old man, VINO has never
heard OF anything like an Intern
ationaI Association of Horseshoers or
a National Protective Association,
wends his way to the blackSmithy.
He arrives at Ave minutes past IL and
to his surprise sees the doors Of the
shop being closed.
But It's Too Late.
Hold on there a minute. Hiram I
want this here old nag shod." he sings
out
NO you DON'T neither" responds
the hitherto trusty smithy. Not to-
day"
Then the smithy explains the mat
ter Of unions and protective associa-
tions to the uncomprehending farmer,
and without more ado closes his shop
for the day and goes home to q hot
dinner.
The old man gives his trusty steed
an anrectionate and sympathetic pat
and the two homeward plod their
weary way.
II can see no sense to all that
Tom-foolishness," he mutters to him
self. Now, 1 can't get that corn
plowed till Monday evening, and 1t
hadn't ouEh' to go that long without
no blowing"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-03
JoHre at Home

Much as the people of America en-
joyed the visit of the great French
marshal, they can take a sympathetic
pleasure in reading of the enthu-
siasm mingled with relief that has
been manifested over his safe return.
Our representatives in France have
recently participated in some Of the
welcome home" receptions. With
Lord Kitchener's end still fresh in
memory, these must have been anx-
ious weeks over there.
For France loves Jofre. In the
June BooIman Jules Bots reminds
us that ''this man, outwardly so calm
and even cold, was born in the south
of France. He is Basque" French
men of the south, he says, are like
volcanoes under snow. Their fire is
restrained. Bots goes on to say:
He has impaired a spark of it to
every French soldier, who, besides,
was quite ready to receive this salu-
tary influence and to strengthen II by
his own Initiative. Thus the Generals
Rfmo and the most obscure poilu have
been in harmony ever since the be-
ginning of the war, resolved to do
their duty to the end Discipline
Is no longer a rule imposed, In
sense from outside. but an inner law
accepted voluntarily by all.
Once more the returned hero will
walk through the hospitals, a COM
forter and encourager Of the wound
ed. During these last weeks poem
IN Robert Services Rhymes Of
Red Cross Man" has been often
quoted and read in public meetings.
It pictures q visitor to q certain ward
offering his hand to a poilu. First
the right arm, then the left was
drawn from under the sheet, no hand
on either. The soldier goes on with
the story:
He looked at each jagged wrist;
He looked, but he did not speak;
And then he bent down and kissed me
On either cheek.
You wonder now I don't mind
] hadn't a hand to OFFER =.
They tell me (you know I'm blind)
Twas Grand-pere Joffre.
Is it any wonder they arc glad to
yet him safe back? The moral eff
feet Of his presence, even though he
be not in the field. is incalculable.
Only the hope Of great results here
induced France to lend him to US for
Q season.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-03
SOUTHERN SOLDIER BOYS
The Heroes Who Wore the Gray
Praised In Verse.

The Heroes Who Wore the Gray
Praised In Verse.
To the Editor Of THE TINES:
We have sung Of the Union soldiers
OF the boys who wore the blue:
or their battles yon meath the blaz-
OF their cruel pain meath the peltinE
And our songs have been all too
few.
" will sing today Of the soldiers
OF the boys who wore the gray;
or their battles won meath the nlaz-
or their cruel pain meath the peltinE
And may this be our song Away.
= or the boys In gray were heroes ,
They were brave and good and
true,
And they Fought as well. If the truth
we tell.
With victorious shout and their bat
As did ever the boys in blue.
". are proud of the Southern sold
iers,
Al-sricans, every one.
Who left their all at their countrys
call,
Not asking why, but to do and de-
Though the battle be lost or won
So we sing OF the Southern soldiers.
OF the valor they showed In fight,
OF the loyal band from the sunny
land.
Who drenched with blood the glisten-
ing sand
For the cause which they thought
right.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-03

present, however, the war, as is gen
orally conceded, is driving the coun-
try to economy, without which q sue
cessful issue cannot be assured.
Taxes on consumption promote this
economy. Tobacco is a luxury in the
use Of which economy may in an
emergency wisely be promoted. Gas
and electric light are comforts, often
virtual necessities, but are suscept-
ible Of economy. 1t is more impor-
tant that the country should win a
victory than that it should have all
the light and smoke all the tobacco
it wants to.
Why, then, when seeking economy,
shrink from the methods Of effecting
it? The coal used in producing sur
plus light could be emuloved in max
ing munitions. The acres given over
to raising surplus tobacco could be
planted to food crops. No industry,
indeed, should be destroyed. The re-
sulting economic shock might more
than wipe out the beneficial effect,
even in the extreme case of the liquor
industry. But all industries should
be kept down within the limits suit
able to war time.
The public will soon realize the
importance Of economy enforced in
the interest Of victory, by taxation
or other means. It will hold Con-
gress responsible if Congress flinches
from the duty of taking firm meas
ures. Congress is expected to cease
playing the fashionable physician of
our small whims and half imaginary
ailments and to act the part of the
dour old family doctor and make US
live as we should, according to stern
but unquestioned prescriptions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-03

matter beforo the women OF my
church at tonight's services
Women who are not aiding the
Red Cross and are not In any way as
sisting the country. when their in
divtdual aid 10 required a. never be
fore. can do no better work than BY
purchasing a. many Liberty bouds a
they can
Let Us suffer q bit Of inconven.
iencs to buy . bond II necessary, bot
let US buy one or more. II no other
way Of aiding to conquer the enemy
who IL imperiling not only our lives,
but also our very liberty, presents II
Sslf-buy . Liberty bond"
Net CafehDsany Phrase.
Mingled with the solemnity OF the
communion at Calvary Baptist
Church, the Rev. Samuel Il. Green,
pastor. spoke Of the Liberty loan, its
meaning and Significance.
Buy q Liberty bond" he told his
congregation. Buy as many and as
large bonds a. you possibly can Aid
your country and aid yourself. II Is
your duty as patriotic Americans TO
aid In the overthrow OF German au-
tocraey.
Many Of you will be unable to
fight. Many Of you will be unable 10
do Red Cross work. But each Of you
will be able to buy q Liberty bond
The name itself II no catchpenny
phrase conceived by q clever sales
man. II means what II says. Do your
part by buying q bond and the Gov
eminent will do the rest"
Presenting as q business proposition
purchasing Liberty bonds, the Rev.
John Z. Briggs, pastor OF the First
Baptist Church, told Of the urgency Of
the step today.
Let US deprive ourselves Of some
thing II necessary to buy q Liberty
bond" he declared. There Is scarcely
q person among you who-could not. BY
dint OF sacrifice. buy bond Terms
are arranged by all banks OF the city
whereby even the smaIlsalaried man
with large duties devolving upon him
can purchase at least one bond
ITO you who have savings accumu-
lated. would say: Get them out of
their hiding places. Buy bond Sure
ly everyone realizes the urgency OF
helping the loan as much as possible.
"The Government of this country
needs money, and needs II immedi-
ately to night against the Hun II you
or II you can, do your part in the
overthrow OF imperialism and kultur
and buy a bond. 1t Is = religious duty
for the church to bring about a uni
versal peace. Only through tmmedi-
diate and concerted subscriptions to
the Liberty loan, can this be accom-
plished. Do not lag in this our work"
The Rev. William o. Roome, pastor
Of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Ana
costa, made special reference to the
Liberty loan from his pulpit this
morning, and read q communication
from the District Commissioners urg-
ing everyone to subscribe.
The Rev. C. D. Weeden. vicar of St
Agnes Chapel, and the Rev. J. Nc
Bride Sterrett, rector OF All Saints
Church, Connecticut and Cathedral
avenues, also urged their parishioners
to buy bonds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-03
PASTORS CALL FOR
SUPPORT OF NATION
Pulpit ResOund With Urg-
ings for Full Listing.
EACH One CAN HELP, ALL HOLD
Watch for SIackers and Buy Bonds,
People Are Advised.

CONTINUED from First PaEs.)
registration day will be presented to
them"
DR.. Briggs said that the matter Of
Opening the churches Tuesday and
keeping them open" would have to be
taken up with the proper COMMITTEES
at q meeting tonight.
IndOrse Tines Campaign.
While virtually every Episcopal
and Catholic church in Washington il
open every day in the year, the priests
Of these churches have Joined heartily
In The Times campaign, and many
have arranged to hold special serv.
ices on registration day. Most OF
them made some reference to the
necessity OF coming forward to
answer the nations call at the serv-
ices this morning.
The Rev. Howard G. England based
part of his sermon this morning on
registration, at the patriotic services
at the Church OF the Holy Comforter
(Episcopal) in Brightwood.
The Rev. Roland Cotton Smith, rec
tor OF st. Johns Church, on Lafayette
square, said today that The Times eff
fort was highly commendable and
that he was in favor OF all churches
being open every day. as Is st. Johns
The Rev c. p. Sparkling. rector of st.
Johns in Georgetown, today added
his support to The Times movement.
The Rev. Jay johnson Dimon. rec
tor OF st. Andrews Episcopal Church,
at New Hampshire and Vermont av'
enues, referred to registration in his
sermon and announced that the church
would open earlier than usual on reg.
istration day for the use OF those
who desire spiritual solace.
Special IntereessIOns for Enrolled.
The Rev. James w. Clark. rector of
st. James Episcopal Church. on
Eighth street, between B and C streets
northeast, said today that there would
be special intercessions for those who
must answer the country's call at the
early mass at his church Tuesday.
The church will be open all day as
usual
The Rev. william o. Roome, jr., rec
tor of Emmanuel Baptist Church In
Anacostia, completed arrangement to-
day for cooperation with the Gov
eminent on Tuesday, in line with The
Times suggestion.
In addition to keeping the church
open later than usual, until 9 o'clock
that night. the congregation will en-
terrain those who aid in the regis
tration work. at a supper in the par
ish hall The Pensioners OF the
Anacostia Baptist Church will assist
in this work.
The Rev. J. Mcbride Sterrett an
nounced today that All Saints Epis-
copal Church, at Connecticut and
Cathedral avenues, will be open for
praper and mediation on Tuesday.
The Rev. +. J. A. Bennett, rector
OF Calvary Episcopal Church. Eleventh
and G streets northeast, commended
The Times work today, in announce
ing that his church will be open on
registration day.
There will be special intercessions
in connection with the Holy Com
munion services at o'clock on Tues
day morning at the Chapel OF the
Resurrection, Fifteenth and G
streets northeast, the Rev. Enoch N.
Thompson, the vicar. has announced.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-03
Stockholm Tricksters

The peace" program of the Aus
tro-German delegates to the Socialist
conference at Stockholm quite plainly
dispels the last suspicious that the
whole affair is a piece Of Teutonic
trickery. The reason, the moderation,
the sense of justice and fair play
exhibited must win the admiration if
not the assent Of mankind. May we
not look for a mad rush on the part
of all the allies to close with these
terms before the sense of German
superiority breaks bounds and de-
mands something serious?
AS outlined, the Austro-German
conditions Of peace are limited to the
following demands:
The ACKNOWLEDGMENT of Russia
2-The domination OF the southern
Slavs by Austria.
3-The ruin of France and Belgium
by the refusal of all indemnity for
the ruthless spoliatiOn to which they
have been subjected.
The ruin of England by the neu-
tralization OF her maritime power.
5-The confiscation OF the Suez and
Panama canals.
The phraseology used by the choice
band of "idealists" who have gath
cred to do the Kaiser's crooked job
under the pretense of International
ism may be slightly different from
the above. But the most elementary
power of analysis shows what is
really meant. 1t is peace on a Ger
man basis, salvation from the defeat
and punishment which impends if it
cannot be STAYED off by trickery.
Any American who strives to aid
in such a cabal of world control by
indirection is the enemy not only Of
civilization and freedom, but Of his
country, which has taken up arms to
negative every aim that this Stock
holm gathering has in view.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-03
PAPER FROM SUGAR CANE
Ex-senator Miller Offers Solution Of
Pulp Shortage.

A solution OF the paper shortage 10
advanced in a brochure just published
by Warner Miller. former Senator
from New York.
Mr.. Miller says that NJ W. Marsden
has succeeded In producing q paper
pulp satisfactory for nearly all grades
of paper from bagasse-or sugar cane
after the sugar has been removed.
He explains the Importance OF the
discovery by detailing how important
and growing an Industry Is the manu-
facture Of paper.
Mr.. Miller Is president of the Sugar
Cane By-Products Company. OF Phila-
dclphia, which u exploiting the In
Vention-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-03
Discusses Cost Of Flour and Pric,
of Bread.

OF Bread.
To the Editor Of THE TIMES:
Allow me a little space in your
valuable paper. A barrel OF flour is
expected to make 1892 ounces Of
bread. To the cost OF that barrel OF
-four the baker is allowed to add IS
for his proft and cost Of manufac-
ture.
II the flour costs SO per barrel the
baker is entitled to get SIS from the
bread made from the barrel. Eighteen
dollars represents $50 Scent Ioaves.
Each barrel gives 1882 ounces OF
bread, SO TO get $50 loaves from the
barrel each loaf must weigh approx
mateIy ten ounces. This same ratio
is carried out until flour costs SIG
per barrel.
Don't you think, gentle readers Of
The Times. the IS proft and cost Of
manufacture allowed per barrel is q
Just amount?
Some allowance should be made in
regard to price and weight, for bread
Is the stan OF life.
W. p. RYAN,
l02o-A Thirteenth street southeast.
Washington, D. c.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-03
SHIPBUILDING GROWS FAST
Tonnage Under Construction Nearly
Doubles In Year.

Secretary OF Commerce Redfeld has
notified Congress that on May /
there were under construction In this
country 53T steel vessels, with a total
tonnage OF 2.O39. 900 and 1877 wooden
vessels aggregating 2l4,T00 tons.
The Secretary points out that these
figures are nearly double those of q
year ago showing vessel construction.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-03
MAY USE YACHT GAIVoTA
Government Has Patrol Use for
Craft Laid Up Here.

The steam yacht Gaivota. owned by
the estate OF the late John r. Dos
Passes. OF New York. which has been
lying at the dock at the foot OF NJ
street southwest, will probably be
used for patrol service by the Gov
eminent.
The Government may also charter
the little steamer Volunteer, owned
by the Potomac and Chesapeake
steamboat Company, for service as
tender to the army posts on the Po-
tomac at Forts Hunt and washing
ton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-03
p,.eu..e. supply and Demand.


ro thu Editor Of THE TIMES:
read your editorial on supply
and Demand" 1t was an able essay
GOOD enough TO be true, almost. EVIL
IDENTIFY as" and ID are the controlling
Factors in the price problem vide
Adam-smith Of ancient fame.
But II man can control the s.
while the ID" remains constant then
human greed may act as the ruling
force7
Let us see. During the late potato
crisis. one man, not far from this city,
held back 1900 barrels of potatoes
for an advance. And personally
know a farmer held his spuds until
he could get 81 per busheL With
out burning any ice to do the trick,
he got that price and more.
A New York paper stated a specu-
Iator there dumped carloads of eggs
into the sea to maintain prices
G. a seems SO" and ID" are all
r,9ht and will work like a good clock
until some gaIoot monkeys with the
hands!
Moreover. this days issue Of your
valued paper states sixteen indi-
vIduaIs and nine firms dealing in but
ter and eggs were indicted by the
FEDERAL grand jury this afternoon for
alleged violation OF the Sherman anti
trust law" Which you must frankly
admit is more of a brick than a bou-
quet for you.
All the same, that editorial was an
able article. evidencing q trained
mind. sure, sharp, and almost infalli-
BILE writer.
Here Is one about TO starve who
saIutes him. GEO. r. TOLMAN,
1927 F street northwest, Washing
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-03
RICH INDIAN WANTS BONDS
OIL Land King Would Lend Millions
70 Government.

The Rockefeller OF the Indians. Jack
Barnett. a Creek. with an income seven
times the salary OF the President of the
United States. Is ready to invest his
millions in Liberty loan bonds.
Barnett's income exceeds 5000 month
ly, and has been accommodating almost
undisturbed since the discovery OF one
Of the richest oil fields in Oklahoma on
his land. He has no use for the vast
fortune, and is willing. through his
guardian, TO make his mark" on papers
transferring the fortune to Government
use.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-03
Militant Note Rings in Churches
Clergymen Of All Denominations Urge Full Sup
port of Government and Purchase
of Liberty Loan Bonds.

The church militant the word today in practically
every pulpit in Washington Protestant and Catholic alike
Clergymen Of every faith in their urged their
parshoners to support President Wilson the national crisis
and especially buy Liberty bonds Patriotism the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-03
LEADER RAPs SOCIALISTS.

YONKERS, n. Y. June 3.--Allan Ben
son. Socialist Presidential candidate al
the last election. announced today he
Will resign from the party II 1t does
not as a whols repudiste antidraft reso-
lutions adopted At its St Louis meeting.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-03
AUTO REPORTED STOLEN.

Police are looking for the automo-
bile OF william f. Russell, of 1903
North Capitol street. which Mr.. Rus
sell reported was stolen from in front
OF 1928 First street northwest early
today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-03

Think Government Clerks shouie
Bear Equal share.
To thu Editor Of THE TINES:
A number OF US would like 10 De IN
formed as to why the powers that
be- appear to have decided that
young men IN the Government service
between the ages of twenty-one ana
,birtv-one shall be exempt from con-
scription-
OF course, we appreciate that there
are some men between those ages
whose education and training have
been Of such q nature as to cause
them to be invaluable in the positions
which they hold, but after an expert
ence of some years in Government
service, during which we have been
associated with men OF all ages, We
are firmly of the opinion and BELIEF
that with the few exceptions noted
above. there is hardly q man In the
Government service Of conscription
age whose place cannot be filled oy
a woman as satisfactorily or even
II would seem to US that is q very
Door example the GoVernmeht ~
ting. of permitting "slackers" in the
departments, and it's hardly a fair
deal for business firms to replace
their young men clerks or mechanics
by women when the Government can
retain or exempt those in Its en-
pIoy. many Of whom have entered Tor
that very purpose
A much better way would be 10 eA-
empt from the first draft a young
man between the ages specifieo VINO
has at least two children under i've,
and II would seem to be fairer
way. There are young men In the
office where am who have no one
dependent upon them, probably IN
other member or two in the Govern
ment service, whose places could De
ably filled by women, and yet tney
will be left to enjoy their easy me-
while others outside of the Govern
ment. 80 engaged as TO be OF mueh
more worth TO the country, VIII pc
called on to leave homes ianiIieS'
etc. as the case may be.
n the President wants hearty sup
mort OF people IN various walks OF
iIfs one way to secure II would De
10 treat the young men in the oe
partment service on equal iOo'ihs
WIN An AN EXPERIENCED CLERK
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-03
Today's Calendar
WEATHER FORECAST.

Fair tonight and Monday. cooler to-
night. fresh westerly winds.
For Maryland:
Fair tonight and Monday. eoolsr to-
night fresh westerly winds.
For Virginia:
( Fair tonight and Monday, cooler
tonight, fresh westerly winds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-03

HIGH TIDES. Low TIDES.
500 =. m hsiEht al l1sos ,. N; hs1sht o.
81 .. m: hsisht al loo >. m: hsishf %
SUN AND NOON rAnLEA
Sun rose t:s9 o. m Noon rises $50 >. n.
Sun sets In .. m Moon ssts ia q N.
Light automobns lamps ~ .. n
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-03
sting Events Of .ImPortanl
Scheduled for Today.

1aecHlaureats sermon, washingtcn collsrs q
Law, 81, stephen'a Protestant Episcopal
Church. Fourteenth street and Columbia
InstaiIation Of onncsrs, social Cub Of He
brew Home for Aged. as n street. . ,. n.
Addresses At prohibition meeting. First Con-
gregationAl Church. p m Senator Myers
VIII speak-
Nsmoriai exercises for confsdsrats dad n
Arlington National Cemetery under aus-
picos Of Camp IN, y. g. ". .. m
BAccalauruate sermon for graduating classes.
Goorre Washington University. Foundry n
=. Church. Sixteenth and Church streets
northwest, . p n. Rev. Willian Frassr
Commencement exercises. Trinity Collaga, 4
D. m. Pcntfncal mass IN morning BY Rev.
Thomas J. shahan. rector Of Catholic Uni
versity.
Exercises in memory Of Joaquin Miller By
California STATE Association. Rock Creek
Tisg rsisiSs. lawn 81. Aan's church. 1p. N.