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The Washington times., 1917-04-12

tanned by the breaking of of the
friendly relations between their ma
tive land and the land of their adop-
tion." The writer declares that since
the beginning of the war American
citizens of Hungarian origin, as well
as those not as yet citizens of the
United States, have strenuously kept
as far as possible from even the ap-
pearance Of lack of loyalty. Under
the present circumstances, says the
Peoples Voice, all American citizens
of HUNGARIAN origin "are ready to
prove their loyalty to the land of
their adoption"
Such American citizens, who came
here to avoid, unbearable tyranny in
their native land, realize that the
freedom offered to all in America is
worth fighting for.
The Washington times., 1917-04-12
WHATS ON PROGRAM
Interesting Events Of Importanes
Scheduled Today.

Mating Of AQUARIUM Society Of Washingtcn,
biological Laboratory, George Wasnington
Address BY Col. Chauneey p. Baker. q; s. A.
before Capital Traction Company, Section
No 8. American Electric Railway Associa-
tion. Thirty-sixth and N streets northwest
stated convocation. Washington Chapter. Ne.
?, Royal Arch Masons, Chapter Chamber,
phvs,csl drtu of Home Defense League.
Emery building. First and B streets north
west 4:30 p. m
Lecture. .sThs wise sen Of the East and the
wise Men Of the West" by the Rev. Abra-
ham Nitric Rihbany, All Souls Church. .
Meeting hii of parliamentary lsw section, Tw.n:
tieth Century Club. lecture rooms, An
Souls Church. II g. m.
BANQUET OF Offcers' Club. woman's Bsnent
Association Of the Maccabees, New E66itt.
Entertainment by Albert Knorl, auditorium,
Dunbar High School. p m.
Meeting OF dancing class, Home Club, I:so
Easter dance, Division No. :. Ancient Order
OF Hibernians. Eagles Hall. Sixth and =
streets northwest. $50 p. m
Piano recital by pupils OF Prank B. Geoest.
studio Hall, 121s Connecticut avenue, s:1S
ecture on TaEors by Miss N. Eleanor Ford,
ballroom. Lafayette Hotel. p. m
Ma asonic-The New Jerusalem Lodge. No. o.
Temple -Noyes, No. 81: Washington ChaLk
ter, No. :. Royal Arch: William =. Huns
Chapter, No. ls, Order Of the Eastern Star.
ODD FeIlows-Columbia Lodge, No. 10: Cove
nant. No. 10; Excelsior, No. II: Salem, No.
% and Phoenix, No. 8-
National Union-washington Council, No. 3o6,
and Fraternal Council, No: Sls
ious Art" by George Julian Zolnay, Arts
Minstrel show and entertainment under aus
Conception Hall. Eighth and N streets
northwest, p. m
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WHISKY FROM HYDRANT
okIahoman Kept Booze In Under.
ground Tanks.

CHICKASHA, Okla, April 12-
John Tucker, former United States
marshal of this district, pleaded
guilty of violating the liquor laws
OF the State and at once began serv-
ing a two-year sentence in the peni-
tentiary.
Tucker owned farm near here, and
according to officials fitted 1t with
underground tanks which were filled
with whisky and beer. The pipes
came to the surface in conventional
places and what seemingly was an
Innocent looking hydrant in a barn
turned out to be a dispenser of in
toxicants. The alleged system was
unearthed by Hodge Bailey, sheriff OF
this county.
The Washington times., 1917-04-12
NEW MINISTER FROM
!. BELGIUM ARRIVES
Baron de Cartier Reaches New
Post Direct From
Peking, China.

Baron Emil de Cartier de Mar
chienne, Belgian minister designate
to the United States, arrived in wash
inkton today, coming direct from Pc
king, China, where he has been serv-
ing as representative OF his country.
Eight years ago the Baron de Car
tier wa s counselor at the Belgian
legation here, and he expressed much
satisfaction at his return to this city.
He was met at the Union Station by
Charles Symon, present counselor,
and r. Van Combrugge, of the legar
tion staff. His train frem Chicago
was almost an hour late.
Distinguished Appearance.
The new minister In n man of dis
tinguished appearance.
A little taller than the average,
well built, a short reddish mustache
plentifully sprinkled with gray, and
thick iron gray hair-such is the i'm
mediate picture he presents.
But there is a kindly and withal a
determined look in his steel gray
eyes and a firm set to his jaw, which
has enabled Belgium to fight so long
and so valiantly against a foe OF su-
perior physical prowess.
81 am never tired when reach
Washington" was the baron's smiling
reply to a question IL his long jour
ney had wearied him.
81 have had so many pleasant ex-
periences in this city and have so
many good friends here that cannot
but be refreshed by my arrival. Fur
ther than a bath and luncheon,
have no immediate plans, but I am
greatly pleased TO be here again after
an absence of eight years. and am
eager to take up my new duties"
Visited Front In 1915.
Asked when he had last been in
Belgium, Baron de Cartier replied
that he had Technically" visited
there in 1915, spending several weeks
at the Belgian headquarters on the
western front, in northern France.
"I cannot tell you how grateful my
country feels for the great work
America has done for us. particularly
our poor" he continued. Naturally
II was their condition that appealed
to US, as II appealed TO YOU But
there was so much to be done and SO
little to do II with that we would
have been overwhelmed, but for
Americas help.
You know Belgium children are
now generally taught to pray for
America Mr.. Hoover, Of the Belgian
Relief Commission. has done so much
for them, and they have been told
So much about him, that II has been
said some of them are quite sure
there must be Saint Hoover
Allies at Heart Always.
The United States has only been at
war a few days. SO 1t Is since your ap-
pointment that we have become an ally
Of Belgium" remarked the interviewer.
"Ah. America and Belgium have been
allies at heart ever since the great war
started" was his quick reJoinder. I'VE
have had too many evidences OF your
sympathy and interest In US to believe
otherwise"
The Baron Is a widower and on his
journey to Washington was accompa-
MED only by his secretary. He will sue
ceed Minister Havenith. who Is now i'll
at his home in Laurel, Md. No MEM
ber Of the legation here could say how
soon the new envoy would present his
credentials to President Wilson. but It
probably will be at the Presidents earl
lest convenience
The Washington times., 1917-04-12
WANT PIcKETs REMOVED
Many Complain Of suffrasIst Ban.
ners at White House Gates.

Protests against the sunragist pickets
Haunting their big yellow banners
around the gates In front Of the White
House have been made to President
Wilson by those who have witnessed
the spectacle. while q number Of patri-
otic suffragists have either written or
called personally to disavow their ap-
proval Of the demonstration.
At the headquarters Of the sufragists
today II was stated that while there
had been opposition to maintaining
pickets at the White House during the
war with Germany. no definite action
had been taken toward its discontipu-
ance.
President Wilson has indicated In no
way that he Is annoyed by the plckets,
but other officials have indicated their
displeasure In a decided manner.
Only two pickets at each Of the two
front gates were on duty today. Pass
ers-by scoffed at them, but the police
men on guard prevented disorder. In
scriptions on the banners were: "Mr.
President. How Long Must Women
Walt for Liberty?" and Mr.. President.
What Win You Do for wonien?''
The Washington times., 1917-04-12

A correspondent laments that so
many Americans are ignorant OF the
words OF "The Star-Spangled Banner"
and suggests that we print them.
We think It is a good idea, and are
quite willing to do 1t. In fact we
were just about to do IT, but &.
well, we don't know the words our
self, and after hunting about for
couple OF hours have been unable 10
find a copy.
Anyone who knows this well-kno"n
song will confer a favor by forward
ing a copy OF II to us.
The Washington times., 1917-04-12
Citizens of Hungarian Origin

The daily Amerikai Magyar Neps-
zara, native language organ of Hun
garians in this country, has just pub
lished an editorial article headed
1.-THE Diplomatic Break" in which an
immediate state Of war between
Austria Hungary and the United
States is forecast. The allegiance
of American citizens OF Hungarian
origin is reafirmed in the most loyal
terms and without reserve.
In so many words it is said that
cover two millions of former subjects
of Hungary who came here to escape
the intolerable political conditions
prevailing in their fatherland are to-
day mourning the loss which their
6SSthren across the sea have sus-
The Washington times., 1917-04-12
BANK CLERKS ENROLLING
Men Who Deal With Money Quick
To Respond to Call.

Work Of enrolling bank clerks in
the Military Training Association of
Washington Chapter OF the American
Institute OF Banking is being pushed.
The initial drill Will be tomorrow
night at 1914 F street.
Enrolment blanks have been sent
every Washington bank.
President Roy L. Neuhauser said
the chapter expected to enroll at
least 100 for military training. eX-
elusive of those already members OF
the Washington-Plattsburg contIn-
gent
The Washington times., 1917-04-12
Lavish Advertising I'm Interest of
Peace-nt-Any-Priee Criticised by
Correspondent.

To the Editor OF THE TIMES:
VIII you kindly inform me and
other readers just who these men
are who are doing such lavish ad-
vertising in the interest OF peace
at-any-price (except advertising) +?
Where do they get so much money
for this purpose? The exact history
and antecedents OF every "pacifist"
ought to be publicly known.
G. w. c.
The Washington times., 1917-04-12
Don Marquis
Column

Where is Hindenburg planning to
strike? without pretending to be a
military critic, it seems likely to us
that it will be on the front that will
yield the most food in the event of a
success.
The Washington times., 1917-04-12
MISS ELSA RANER PLAYS
Evening Choir Of Church of Cove
nant Holds Social.

The evening choir OF the Church Of
the Covenant held its second social OF
the season Wednesday evening imme-
dIately after the choir rehearsal.
Among those who took part in the
program were Miss Elsa Raner, vio-
linist; Charles W. O'Connor, reader;
Miss Flora Briggs, soprano; Henry
Kruger. tenor; Fred East, basso, and
Mr.. Wrightson, baritone. A supper
was served.
The Washington times., 1917-04-12
Another Little Group.

Sir: Hermionc and several members
of the little group have been to see
"The Willow Tree" Not one OF them
is positive that It can be legitimately
cIassed with The Modern Essence.
81 think we all agree" said Her
mione, "that 1t Is a good deal more
from the theater than Of It. But can
one honestly say MAT the Unities are
-are-well. are united, IL you get
what 1 mean?"
THAT would be difficult to answer,
said FotherGill Finch, but 1 don't
think it is as important TO consider
as whether the authors have Oriented
the Occident or merely Occidized the
Orient"
'T see what you mean," said Her
mione, "and l am sure they have; be-
cause, although Harrison Rhodes IS
an American. the other author
Bushido, think his name is, isn't
it's really Oriental"
Then they referred the question TO
me. But / could only murmur that
Occidents will happen in the most
Oriental families. So We laid the
question on the tea wagon and called
IL a day. F. w. T.
The Washington times., 1917-04-12
CONSCRIPTION FIGHT
REACHESACLIMAX
Strong Opposition in House
May Defeat Purpose OF
Administration.

The House fight over the conscripticn
clause Of the Administration's army bin
neared its crucial stage today as the
Committee on Military Affairs prepared
TO wind up its hearings on legislation
for the raising Of great army.
Despite the Presidents visit to the
Capitol yesterday and his conferences
with Speaker Clark. Leader KItchin.
and members Of the House Military
COMMITTEES, the fate Of conscription "
in doubt
opposition to the proposed selectivo
draft. and only the success the Presl-
dent has had in the past In whipping
Congress into line justifes q hope that
the Administration will win out.
Rejects suggestions.
The President Is understood to have
thrown the whole weight of the Ad-
ministration behind the army bill, and
to have fatty rejected suggestions OF
compromise legislation that would
first attempt. to raise an army OF 500.-
900 or 1000 900 men by the old volun-
teer system
Secretary McAdoo came to the Capt
told late yesterday following the visit
Of the President. The Secretary OF
the Treasury also saw Speaker Clark
and Majority Leader. Kitchin, and he
then conferred with Chairman Glass.
OF the Banking and Currency Com
mittee Of the House.
While Secretary McAdoo f. inter
ested in the Administrators entire
war program, IL Is understood his
visit primarily was to acquaiut Demo
Gratis with the Administration's plans
regarding the hube bond issue which
will be authorized by the House to-
morrow.
Expedition UrEed.
Secretary Meade Is said to hare
urged expeditions consideration Of an
war measures. including the three
biIlion-doIIar appropriation bill which
the Appropriations Committee 10
drafting.
He explained features of the bond
issue program so taht Democrats
leaders may be In position to answer
questions when the bond bill is under
debate in the lower chamber tomor-
row.
The army bill. with its eonscription
feature, IL the principal thing which
is troubling the Administration 30
far as emergency legislation IL con-
cerned. All other war measures seem
on the way to comparatively early
passage.
Baker ConeIudes Statement.
Secretary Baker concluded his
statement before the House Commit
tee on Military Affairs simultaneous
ly with the Presidents appearance -
the Capitol. The Secretary OF war
once more rejected the compromise
proposal Of House committeeman that
the army be q joint volunteer and
conscription measure
That the army bill IL in jeopardy -
realized in Administration and Con
9ressionaf quarters today. The Mill
tary Affairs Committee seems 10 pc
making no effort to hurry report OF
the bill, and doubt was expressed by
one of the conservative members OF
the committee today that IL can be
reported unless some compromise
plan is agreed upon by the Admins
tration-
Both the President and Secretary
Baker, in their Capitol conferences,
insisted upon the passage OF the blu
as 1t was drawn by the War Depart
ment, and protested against any re-
lance upon the volunteer system
The Washington times., 1917-04-12

Sixty years ago the first shot at
Fort Sumter "fired the Northern
heart" Yesterday the Germans had
their first view of the American flag
leading a charge at the head of the
Canadian troops. Should not that
fire the national heart?
The Washington times., 1917-04-12

Lecture on Shakespeare and the Moral
Law" by the Rev. Charles Wood. before
Shakespeare Society Of America, Colonial
school Eighteenth and Q streets north
west, Sis p. m.
Reunion OF members Of general alumni asso-
cIstion. George Washington University,
Rauscher's Sis =. m.
ANIMAL meeting Of alumni association Of
United states College OF Veterinary Sur
geons, Raleigh. p m
fer. No T. and Cathedral, No. II, Order Of
the Eastern Star.
Odd Fellows-Central Lodge, No. l.
'Rebekahs-M Martha Washington Lodge, No. ,,
and Dorcas. No. 4.
Knights Of Pythias-Syracuslans Lodge. No.
10: Rathbone-Superior. No. -; Rathbon0
Temple. No. s. Pythian Sisters.
National Union-NationAl Capitol Council. No.
4l7: Mckinley Council, No. s92; Georgetown
Council. No. l0il-
Meeting OF woman's Alliance Of All Souls
Church, lecture room, Fourteenth and l.
streets northwest, II a. m.
Lecture on International Exchange" by
II. Parker Willis OF the Federal Reserve
Board before Washington Chapter. Amert-
can Institute OF Banking, 1slt = street
northwest. Sis p. m.
BENEFIT dance by Mildred Lee Chapter. Chill
dren OF the ConfedeRcy. Confederate Mem
orial Hall. Sis p. m.
Meeting OF Continental Hall Committee. Ma
tional Society OF Daughters OF American
Revolution, Memorial Continental Hall, 9
.. m.
The Washington times., 1917-04-12
LETTERS TO TIMES
FROM ITS READERS
Protests Against Adoption Of
Dixie" as National
Anthem.

To ths Editor OF THE TIMES:
feel sure am voicing the opinion
OF many (although as surely arous-
ing the wrath OF every true South
erner), when venture to proteA the
adoption OF Dixie" as our national
anthem. Admitting "Dixier is a most
stirring melody, full of SNAP" and
ginger" nevertheless, even its most
ardent lover must admit that the
spirit OF the poem is sectional, that Il
does not refer to this great land Of
ours as a whole, for certainly the
United States OF America does not
lie away down South in the land Of
cotton;" at least, more than. half Of 1t
doesn't, neither has the melody the
majesty or grandeur to compare favor.
ably with the national airs of the
other great countries.
1t is unfortunate that our two best
known national anthems should have
been set to music in 3-4 rhythm, there
by making them Impractical for
marching purposes, but we still have
"The Battle Cry OF Freedom" "Colum-
bia, the Gem OF the Ocean," and "Kel-
lars American Hymn" and possibly
some composer will produce a new
musical setting of our greatest ma
tional hymn, THE Star-Spangled Ban
ner," which will grip the hearts OF all
Americans. North and South. although
IL Will have to be a wonderful melody
to supplant the one we all know so
well, even II IL Is difficult to sing.
"Dfxie" IL safely lodged in the hearts
of all of us, occupies its own particu-
lar niche in our affections, and will
live as long as America lives, but
let's not let our enthusiasm for It
carry us to the length OF allowing it
to take the place of our grand old
"Star-Spangled Banner"
c. FREDERICK CLARK.
1919 r st.
The Washington times., 1917-04-12

Norway considering the loss of 4lo
summarized ships may conclude that
she could hardly have Jared worse II
she had exchanged neutrality for
belligerency.
The Washington times., 1917-04-12
Thinks Confederate Reunion should
BE Called on Because of National

Thinks Confederate Reunion should
BE Called on Because of National
Crisis.
To the Editor OF THE TIMES:
As one Of those asked to subscribe to
the local fund for the entertainment Of
the United conferedate Veterans
the writer feels that, under the
circumstances that have arisen, the
entire appropriateness and timeliness
Of such an occasion at the National
Capital IL questionable
Whatever the present sentiments and
feelings OF those expecting to partIci-
pate in the reunion, the parade and va
rious other ceremonies. whether as sur
vivors or as sons and other relatives,
the thing that the occasion commemo-
rates is not anything that ever counted
for the upbullding Of the flag and na-
tional unity. something which all loyal
people at this time are particularly
striving for.
Is It altogether wise and patriotic to
conduct at the seat of National Govern
ment a demonstration recalling condi-
tions which eliminated in the assassi-
nation OF a President OF the United
States and attempts on the lives OF
other officers OF the Government when
precautions are now being taken. such
as have not heretofore been thought
necessary since that melancholy period.
to protect the life OF the present Execu-
tive?
The writer. though one OF a family of
Union soldiers. has always had the full
est sympathy for those who did. in the
open field. what they considered their
duty .on the other side. and has prob
ably a more complete collection OF civil
war literature from the Southern view
point than most devotees OF the Lost
Cause; but he cannot feel any SYM
pathy with the present reunion plan
under existing national conditions.
MARYLAND.
The Washington times., 1917-04-12

II it is patriotic now TO abandon
speculation in food products its prac-
tice was constructive treason before.
The Washington times., 1917-04-12

Cardinal o'Connell left nothing to
be added when he uttered the admoni-
tion: Hasten now TO act; we haye
spoken enough"
The Washington times., 1917-04-12
.Amusements.

lRelasco-'F1ora Bella" $50 p. m.
New National-'tMiss Springtime," $40 p. m.
lPolPs-New Poll Players IN Mrs. Wigs Of
the Cabbage Patch, 2:15 and s:15 .. m.
q f. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, 2:15 and Sis D. m.
Observation-Disclosures, 3:15 and Sis .. m.
LoeW's Columbia-Photoplays. 1880 g. m to
II D. m
strand-Photoplays. II 4. m. to II p. m
lGarden-Photoplays. II q. m. to II y. m
The Washington times., 1917-04-12

A Congressional leader should not
lay his course in such crooked fash
ion as to invite collision between the
engine and the rear coach.
The Washington times., 1917-04-12

The Musurgia Quartet sang for the
Ohio Society at an entertainment at
Rauscher's recently, giving a quartet
arrangement OF the sextet from
Lucia" the quartet from "Rigoletto"
and THE Blue Danube Waltz" of
Strauss. Earl Carbauh, basso, gave
as solo Pinsuti's "Bedouin Love
Song" The quartet consisted OF Mrs.
Ethel Holtzclaw Gawler, Mrs. William
T. Reed, Richard P. Backing, and
Earl Carbauh, with Harry Wheaton
Howard, accompanist and director.
The Washington times., 1917-04-12

Mrs. Huron Lawson, soprano, and
Henry Kaspar, pianist, gave q recital
in Clarksburg, W. Va, last Tuesday
evening. Miss Eulalie Buchanan ac-
companied Mrs. Lawson Both
brother and sister were very cordially
received, being obliged to respond
with several encores.
The Washington times., 1917-04-12

English munitions workers protest
against a beer shortage and declare
that "they are unable to carry out
their usual work without their Gus
tomary allowance Of beer"
The relations between warfare and
booze in the present conflict have been
50 peculiar and SO whimsical that we
hayo never been able to straiShten them
out in our minds. The three star IIalg-
and-Haig whisky costs almost as much
now as the fve-star sort used to before
the war, and we are In continua. fear
les. the price be boosted again. every
time Sir Douglas Haig makes an ad-
vance we anticipate that the bottle will
be decorated with another star and the
price raised rs cents a quart.
AS for the English munitions work
ers, we are in favor. OF taking very
Arm stand with regard to them. Their
wages should be raised so that Trey will
be able to hire doctors who will tell
them that they should quit beer alto
gether. A man never believes that when
his friends tell it to him; he often
thinks there has been some mistake
when his own constitution tells 1t TO
him: but II he has to pay doctor for
the same information he will sometimes
take the physicians advice so as not
to waste the money paid to the doctor.
A lot OF young fellows. so the papers
say, are getting married TO avoid going
to war.
And, we suppose. a lot OF young fel-
lows will be going to war TO keep from
getting married.
The Washington times., 1917-04-12

The one logical attitude of this
topsy-turvy war is the continued cool
neutrality OF Chile.
The Washington times., 1917-04-12
Ave Maria!

Ave Maria! Mother of God!
In pity hear my cry!
A mother of France here kneels to
thee.
Broken and bleeding upon the sod'
In utter misery!
Turn not away thine eye.
Thou mother OF Christ OF the seven
wounds.
who, prostrate at the Cross on Cal
vary,
Behold thy son hung high above thee
like a slaughtered lamb.
Have pity on us earthly mothers In
our woeful loss,
And tell our God our children shall be
free!
corse infants, ghsstly playthings OF
the ruthless sword,
And wailing boys, bereft OF foot ana
hand,
Bestrew the plain; and scores OF aged
dead
Pour red libations DER a desolatt land'
And incarnate the waters and the CORY
rivers strand.
And men, that deem themselves true
soldiers, praises sing,
In the name of one who calls himself
Gods chosen King!
Thou Virgin of the Bleeding Heart!
Look down.
Rehold our daughters in their awe
some agony!
Befouled, degraded, worse than muir
dered thrice
No succor near.
Dead hearts, dead souls, dead bodies
cry to thee,
And gloom the vault OF Heaven with
prayers OF misery.
In pity hear!
Ave Maria! Mother OF Jesus, gentle,
pure and mild!
A woe-bestricken mother cries 10
thee.
Plead with our God to save the help
less child!
Pray that the babe and virgin girl be
free!
Ave Maria! Mother OF God!
Broken and bleeding upon the sod,
In uttery misery,
A mother of France here kneels TO
thee!
Have pity on us mothers in opr agony!
FREDERIC w. PANGBoRN.
The Washington times., 1917-04-12

Tho Germans are frantically bonn.
harding Rheims again. This Is a sign
that the retirement on the western
front is a real German setback. Every
time they get sore the Germans whiri
in and win another military victory
over that cathedral