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The Washington times., 1917-01-13
SOUTHERN COTTON MADNESS

That the lure Of 25-cent cotton
may spell hardship for the South and
ruin for many individual farmers
wiser heads in that section are
aware. The University of North Car
oliha News Letter, after speaking of
the gratifying food production in
1915, adds:
But the war prices of cotton have
again dethrOned our better reason.
We have this year (19I6) slipped back
in food production, and despite the
appearance of prosperity in 20-cent
cotton and 20-cent tobacco, the reality
is a further postponemept of abiding
prosperity in North Carolina and the
South. And every farmer who ex-
changes 20-cent cotton and tobacco
for corn at $1.50 a bushel, -four at SI2
a barrel, and hay 1t $50 a ton will
not have money enough left over by
New Year Day to grearJ the house
cat properly.
We have not been initiated into
the mystery of why Tar Heel house
cats are CREASED, but the situation
seems to be as ominous as the figure
suggests. The State Of Georgia
alone imported from the West in the
last twelve months $4,000. 900 pounds
Of pork side meat, for which it paid
approximately $500, 900. 1t is esti-
mated the entire bill for Gcorgia's s
imported meat will amount to at
least $16,0oo.ooO, . drain on the
The Washington times., 1917-01-13
THE CLERKS PAY

Government departments go mer-
rily on furnishing Congress with ex-
cellent reasons why it should increase
the pay of Government employees.
From the Department of Com
merce comes a report which ought to
be full of meat for the Congressman
who think that Uncle Sam is too
poor this year to give his workers a
living wage. Private employers,
particularly the great corporations,
often described as "soulless" in the
oratory up on the hill, are shown to
have granted increases as high as 40
per cent, during October and Novem-
Der alone. In many cases bonuses as
high as 10 per cent Of the annual
wage were given employees in addi-
tion to the increases.
The report from the Department
Of Commerce contains copies Of the
actual notices Of these increases.
They are widespread, and not mere
ly sporadic instances of generosity.
These corporations have found it
good business to pay their employees
more. The Government, represent
ing the people whose prosperity
makes these raises possible, long has
refused to give Federal workers
living wage. All of which is just
one more indication that Uncle Sam
is a long way from any recognition
Of the principles of real efficiency in
running the Governments business.
The Washington times., 1917-01-13
A BIT OF CONSTRUCTIVE LEGIS.
LATION

Occasionally some Of the most con-
structive and far-reaching pieces of
legislation enacted by Congress at
tract little attention. Such has been
the history of the Smith Hughes bill
seeking to establish cooperation be-
tween the Federal and State govern
ments for the extension Of oppor-
tunities in vocational education.
States, and the nation as well, long
have taken an interest in agricul-
tural education. Some manufacture
ers have complained that this has
been done at the expense of proper
training in industrial lines. How lit
tie impression the agricultural edu-
The Washington times., 1917-01-13
WASHndTON'S MUSICAL ADJ
VANCE

Washington has made great strides
in the last few years in developing
its own musical talent. Any move
ment like that planned for the week
after Easter-a great musical festi.
val in which all the schools and sew
eral community musical organiza-
tions are to join-deserves hearty
support from the entire city.
This city now has an auditorium,
in that of the new Central High
School, eminently adapted for such
events. 1t was handicapped here
tofore by the lack of such an assem-
bly, hall. The Washington Choral
Society is making an effort to in
crease its choral strength from its
present number, 200, to 500. The
District Symphony Orchestra is to
give its first public concert next
month. These two organizations are
essentially community affairs, and
both will join in the festival.
One of the most enjoyable phases
of the coming festival will be the
demonstration of the musical work
now being done in the schools here,
from first grade to eighth, and in the
high schools as well. In the devel-
opment of musical ability and appre-
citation, and the latter needs training
for its development as much as the
former, the schools are playing a
part which will have a bearing on the
future musical development Of the
National Capital.
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States wealth which inspires the At
lanta Constitution to protest:

lanta Constitution to protest:
This in the face of the fact that
there is not another State in the Union
wherein all conditions making live
stock growing easy, and safe, and
profitable are so happily blended as
they arg in Georgia.
It seems impossible to drive home
to the Southern farmer that, as the
News Letter says, eff only we were
a self-feeding farm civilization, and
cotton and tobacco were surplus
money crops, the South would be
rich beyond the dreams of avarice." /"
When the slump in the price of cot
ton after the beginning of the war
brought disaster to cotton growers
the Federal and Southern State De-
partments of Agriculture seized upon
the opportunity to preach the folly
of the one-crop idea. They seemed
at first to make some progress. Cot
ton was second on the South's crop
produc lion list for 1915, giving place
to grain. There was a marked re-
newal of interest at the same time in
the raising Of live stock. But as soon
as the price of cotton began to climb
again all that had been learned was
forgotten.
Each Southern farmer whose land
was adapted to cotton raising plant
ed it in cotton. He was going to let
the other fellow raise the bread and
meat and himself "clean up big" on
cotton. This is the fundamental
rauaa of haitian roadnass
The Washington times., 1917-01-13

Concert. United States Soldiers Home Band
Orchestra, Stanley Hall, $50 d. m
Missionary raRy, Church of the Epiphany. G.
street near Fourteenth street northwest.
p. M.
Lecture "Human Merchandise" ouIlfrid
Gribble Perpetual Building Hall, n M
Lecture. What the Bible Says About the
European War" r. o. Alexander, Polls
Theater, p. m
yer's Standpoint" Congressman Walter N
Chandler, Petworth N. Z. Church, Grant
Circle, p. m.
Address, Senator H. r Hollis. before Junior
Temple Society, Eighth Street Temple, 1850
p. IN.
Public meeting. Afro-American wage-earninK
women. under auspices of the American
Federation Of Labor, Columbian Academy
704 T street northwest, D. m.
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SUES TO RECOVER $as,41o.

Attorney Robert H. McNeill has
filed suit in the District Supreme
Court to recover $25,410 from Oliver
]. Sands and Harry d. Eichelberger.
The plaintiff claims that the amount
is due him for professional services
in connection with the purchase of
the property at the northwest corner
OF Vermont avenue and II streets.
Former Judge Daniels Thew Wright
and T. Morris wampler appear for
McNeill.
The Washington times., 1917-01-13
InteIHE.nt Comment.
MANTELL GIVES MACBETH
Large and Enthusiastic Audiences
Attend Production.

A large and genuinely enthusiastic
audience attended Robert Mantelrs
production OF Macbeth" at the Be
lasco last night.
Mr.. Mantell gave an interesting in
depreciation OF the title role, and was
ably supported by Genevieve Hamper,
as Lady Macbeth; Frank Peters,
as Duncan, John Burke, as Banquo.
and Fritz Leiber, as Macduff. The
remainder of the supporting cast was
good.
"Richelieu" is being given at to-
days matinee, and the Cibber version
of Richard III Will be presented this
evening.
The Washington times., 1917-01-13
WHATS ON PROGRAM
Many Interesting Events Of Import
anee Are Scheduled.

Private showing Washington Prepared" a
motion picture Of the Lincoln Highway. 10
members OF Chamber OF Commerce, Board
of Trade and Retail Merchants Association.
New willard. p. m
Meeting, with address By Congressman Tom
Stout Missouri Society, Rauscher's D. M
Meeting. with program by Dr. L. o. How
ard, H. G.. Oberholser and W. Palmer, Bio
logical Society, Cosmos Club, s .. m.
Meeting, Washington Classical Club, Fajr-
mont Seminary, s7oi Fourteenth street
northwest, p. m
Address. ''The west Coast Of South Amer
ica,' Dr. John Nelson Mills. before even
ing branch OF the Society OF the Covenant
ia chapel Of church, p. m.
Meeting Howard University Alumni AS,o-
cIatIon, Andrew Rankin chapel, D. m.
MasonIc-Lafayette, No. 70; grand chapter
Eastern Star.
ODD FeIIows-Csnton Washington, No, 1
Patriarchs Militant.
Knights Of Pythias-Ways and Means Com
rnittee. relief bureau
Meeting. Homo and School Council, franklin
School, p. m.
The Washington times., 1917-01-13
MISS TEYTE SHINES
NPUCCINTS OPERA
Is an Ideal Mimi in Excellent
: Performance Of "La Bo-
heme" at Polls.

As the ideal Mimi, Maggie Teyts
crowned the second opsra presented
last evening at Polls Theatsr by the
Boston National Grand Opera Com
pany. .Puccini's La Boheme" was given
an excellent performances, but Il was
in the exquisite art and the beauti-
full voice of Maggie Teyte that the
opera received its Individual stamp.
Nor is il the first time Washington
has heard Maggie Teyte as Mimi. yet
never before has she seemed more
perfect as the little flower-maker OF
the Latin Quarter OF Paris. Her
voice is a beautiful thing, as fair and
fine In its expression Of every sligt-
est meaning as Is the face and form
OF the artist, whose personal quality
IL that of delicacy.
Given Admirable Rendition
The spirit OF the opera. from it's
rolliekfnx bon cammaraderie of the
FOUR artists in their attic house, TO
the genuine feeling in the final scene
when Mimi returns TO them TO die was
given admirably. The cafe scene OF
act two was truly happy ceTe-Lree
holiday that lent strong dramatic Son-
trast 10 the operas heart gripping
close a.,
Miss Teyte expressed both her JOY
ana her sadness with equal appeal
Her my Name Is Mimi In act one
the duet with Rodoifo. In act three.
and the ssFareweITs were gems OF
Durest song. Her low-toned recitais
were rich and poignant. while he
voice was ever lovely througnoat ~
range
most sympathetic. He put true reel
ing into his part. and his mezza voSe
was most musical, but IN his fui
voice there was q discordant. quaiity
that robbed the role Of some Of Us
Ioyeliest passages. Thomas Chalmers
a. ever an artist both dramatically
and IN his singing. As Marceilo. ne
found a sympathetic role that ne made
individually his own.
An Artistic dusetta.
seldom, almost never has one seen
a Musetta, who combined. as does
Mabel RiegeIman. the sprftehness OF
the part with the sympthy that .she
expressed in the closing scene More
brilliant voices usually sing this part.
but Miss Riegelman was perhaps more
in harmony with II by q gentler and
more artistic method. Lazzari. Rulit.
Ananian, q delightful and irascible
landlord, and Alliatto completed the
cast.
The score was read with charm and
understanding by FuIgenzic GuerrierL
j. Mach.
The Washington times., 1917-01-13
AnusementB.
NatIonal-'Fair and Warmer" .:1S and $50

National-'rFair and Warmer" ::1S and $50
p. m.
Belasco-Robert B. Manteii. in '.RicheIieu, -
e:lO D. m. and Richard ILL.," $40 o. m,
MISUNDERSTANDING, 2:l5 and s:I5 D. m
Polfs-Boston National Grand Opera Co., In
iris" 2:l5, and "Faust," $40 p. m
Gayety-Burlesque. s:I5 and Sis D m.
Loew's Columbia-Aotion pictures, 1850 u m
to II p. IN.
strand-Photoplays, 10 a. m. to 1880 D. m.
Garden-Photoplays. 10 a. m. TO 1890 D m
The Washington times., 1917-01-13
coIored oniee Holders.

Much-a-do has been made from time
to time about the treatment. of the
colored people by the present Admin
istratlon. 1t has been stated that they
have not been given recognition, they
have been segregated In the depart
mcntS, they have not been appointed to
the places which were supposed to be
theirs by custom II not by right. and
at times II has looked as il their self
constituted and widely advertised pa
irons were on the point OF breaking up
the union. in protest against the policy
OF the Government. The fact is that
there are more colored men and wom-
Ell now holding positions under the
Government at Washington than in any
previous Administration for many years.
The positions are generally Of a minor
sort, but the recognition is clear and
the total OF their wages Is greater than
they have ever had.
The Washington times., 1917-01-13
ART SHOW VOTING
TO END TOMORROW
Early Crowds at corcoran GAL
Iery Indicate Great Number
of Visitors Today. +.

Today and tomorrow mark the
finals in the popularity contest Of the
pictures hanging in the sixth annual
exhibition at the Corcoran Gallery
of Art.
Saturday is a free day and also q
big day at the gallery upon ordinary
occasions, and the early crowds at
the gallery today indicated that the
attendance will pass the thousand
mark.
Ballot For Each.
Each of the visitors took ballot
as he or she went in, and the fact
that most OF them remained longer
than visitors do when not entrusted
with the task of passing judgment on
the pictures promised to make the
gallery somewhat congested by the
afternoon
Sunday, also a free day, when the
gallery opens at 1870 o'clock to re-
main open until 5, marks the close
of the art referendum A big crowd
is expected tomorrow afternoon.
Only 800 Attendance.
Yesterday and Wednesday were pay
days, and the attendance on either
day did not exceed 900. But those who
visit the gallery on pay days come
to enjoy the pictures In the compara-
tive quiet and many of them are ar
lists.
On these pay days groups Of stu
dents also attend the gallery, and
they are admitted free. One group Of
girls from q widely known seminary
visited the gallery yesterday, In COM
pany with their art teacher.
Much Dlseussion Of Points.
There was much discussion Of @high
lights" and "color hlrmonies," "treat-
men" and balance" Groups from the
various high schools. both white and
colored, also visited the galleries on
these days, and cast their ballots.
The Judges will be appointed in q
day or two to count the votes in the
popular referendum. They viii be
men and women not connected with
the gallery. The ballots remain in the
boxes, one at the main entrance, an
other at the head OF the big stairway,
and they have not been opened since
the voting began.
IntellfEent C0mmenf.
Never before has there been such
close study, and 50 much intelligent
comment made upon the pictures, the
attendants at the gallery say. The
officials consider the contest a sue
cess, from every standpoint, and es-
peciaIly from that of encouraging
careful study OF the pictures by
visitors.
The painter Of the picture getting
the most votes will be awarded q
prize Of $500.
The Washington times., 1917-01-13

Washington school teachers, notori-
ously underpaid. have shown their
sincerity about wanting a retirement
law by voting to give up a part of the
meager salaries to get one for the
District
The Washington times., 1917-01-13

Under a new Oklahoma law Gig
arctic smokers now face arrest. II
the Oklahoma police do their duty
that State probably will have the most
commodious prison system In the
world in a short time.
The Washington times., 1917-01-13
The Real Author.

Special Attorney General Hagerman
ought to have known that the Rev.
BILLY" Sunday is not the author of
the sentiment attributed to him about
the light and the sinner. The correct
reading of the lines is:
"And while the lamp holds out to
burn,
The vilest sinner may return"
The lines were written by one DIR.
Isaac Watts, who was born In Eng
land in 1914; but what possible rela-
tion they have to the Adamson extra
wages law the Supreme Court will
probably not be able to tell
THE COMMENTATOR.
The Washington times., 1917-01-13
without n Struggle.

Sir: The longer l study French
the stronger becomes my conviction
that the secret of correct pronuncia-
tion is all I'm the way you hold your
mouth. For example:
There tUds CdnHck from Vancouver
Wds summing himself at the Louvre,
When a lady sdids "Ny!
YoT'Ue sQuint IN your cyeD
He said al got that on the Woevre."
Tommy Atkins.
The Washington times., 1917-01-13

This is a sort of old home week in
Washington for the former residents
of Northern States. when they can
get out their skates and have some
regular winter sport.
The Washington times., 1917-01-13

Sometimes a Presidents silence is
mightier than a speech-as in his
declination of the invitation to talk
at the st. Johns Church celebration.
The Washington times., 1917-01-13

Critics still tell US fiercely that
America has produced no truly ma
tionsl art. But how. about strap
hanging?
The Washington times., 1917-01-13

Italy Demands Adriatic Coast
Headline.
Does she want it brought. to her.
Or has she decided to go and get It
The Washington times., 1917-01-13
senator works PIsn.

Senator Works, who took up near
ly two days In making his farewell
address to the Senate, wants to have
every qualified voter in the United
States who fails to vote in Federal
election fined $25 for the neglect OF
his duty. Thousands of voters would
rather pay the fine than vote for
some OF the candidates. Why not
make 1t imprisonment or fine? In
that way probably It would be prac-
ticable to dispose Of 6nany undesir-
able citizens. Why not so a step
further, and make 1t a misdemeanor
punishable by imprisonment for GER
tain men to run for Federal offices
OF any sort? In that way II might
be. possible for the country to get
rid of many incompetent officehold-
ers.
The Washington times., 1917-01-13
Who They Are.

WHO Ihcy Arc.
Sir: 1 am the Globe-Trotter who,
having a four-hour railway journey to
make, gets down to the depot full
hour before the train is scheduled to
leave. Comfortably seated in the
train, then proceed to consult the
time table and my watch simultane-
ously about every ten minutes until
my destination is reached.
Il. K.
Irishmen can never resist critics.
ing the Irish. nor women the female
sex.
The Washington times., 1917-01-13

The U. S. A WILL OF course. disre-
gard the lessons taught by the success
OF the big German submarines that
can cruise thousands OF miles from
their bases, and will :anufacture q
whole flock OF little submersibles. The
youngest country in the world has a
passion for the obsolete.
The Washington times., 1917-01-13

President Wilson's attitude toward
the suffragists seems to be that il
they don't quit annoying him he'll
never allow women to vote for him
again.
The Washington times., 1917-01-13

The Germans seem less Jared by
the stories of serious food shortage
than one might expect. Perhaps
canned Roumanians are coming onto
the market.
The Washington times., 1917-01-13

Said Louis ouiH=e to Kdnsds LoH:
"a palace could be yourn, kiddoo"
Said Kdnsds Lou to. Louts Qaitse:
AN legal, SIR, toith morrid0e boMsf"
The Washington times., 1917-01-13

themselves to death getting money
to buy things they shouldn't want.
The Washington times., 1917-01-13
HefIin Peeved.


Congressman Tom Heflin of Ala
bama is really peeved by the picket
ing Of the President by the suffrage
women, and II they don't stop he win
make a speech about them and their
plan OF campaign. Congressman Tom
is one OF the best storytellers in the
House, and has q very fine tenor
voice. He has probably raised the
tune" many times in the country
churches of his district, and could
preach a good sermon II he had the
chance. He runs largely TO senti-
ment and good fellowship, and with
his outstanding collar and Prince Al
inert coat he looks as much like a
presiding elder as like man who IL
wasting his time making laws instead
of using his talents to reform the
world.
The Washington times., 1917-01-13
PRESENT FRENCH PLAYS
Theatre franchise Company In
Double Bill at 6eIaseo.


The company Of French players
from the Theatre Franchise. IN New
York, produced two French dramas
In their native tongue at the Belaseo
yesterday afternoon
"Blanchette," play in three acts
by Eugene Brieux, was the frst Of
fering. 1T was followed by . short
one-aet theme dealing with Frencn
patriotism in the European war.
Both plays were 50 artistically
wrought in their characterization
and the dramatic vigor of the play
ers that they were thoroughly appre-
ciated and enjoyed by the audience.
stood French.
Miss Dagairy Leads
The character OF Blanchette vas
exquisitely portrayed by Miss Adri-
enne Dagairy, with all the subtlety
intended for the type. The javelln
OF this particular play was directed
by Brienx against the French system
of education, whereby girls are taken
out OF their sphere of usefulness and
natural environment to be ostensibly
fitted for teacheBs-teachers without
schools to teach-as their number Is
disproportionate to the number OF
girls graduated each year to Mi
them
Blanchette is merely one OF thou
sand others, middle class, bourgeois
and mediocre, whose discomfort with
her humble station, combined with
lack of ability to earn her own Nv
ing constitute a sordid psychological
tragedy. The playwright, however.
makes il end in a readjustment thsS
is human, sane, and logical
Returns To Her Home.
In the third act Blanchette returns
to the humble home she has forsaken,
begging forgiveness, and deeply con
scious OF the failure of her faulty
and gladly adopts the life
of the bourgeoois, which she has de-
tested.
In the role Of the father, Claude
Benedict gave q dynamic portrayal
of the ignorant but forceful peasant
innkeeper. All the other characters
were admirably sustained.
1t is to be desired that the war
zone player folk will be able to re-
turn to Washington, to give the pub
lie further examples OF their fault
less mimetic art Announcement was
made at yesterdays performances.
that IL subscriptions were such as to
warrant II the company would MAKE
annual visits to Washington.
The Washington times., 1917-01-13

Our respect for Solomon grows and
grows. How did he manage to write
all those beautiful paragraphs and
proverbs with q thousand infants
teething around the house all the
time?
The Washington times., 1917-01-13
seyenty.eiEht Years Axo.

One of the oldest passenger tickets
in existence is that issued by the
Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac
and Louisa Railroads. 1t has been
photographed by the United States
Office OF Good Roads and reads In this
way:
Richmond, Fredericksburg & Po-
tomac and Louisa Rail Roade.
Mr.. Loving.
1 Seat,
From Rich'd to Cha'ville
$500 Jan. 18th, 1889.
WV. Sd.
Seats will be pointed out by the Con-
ductor.
That was seventy-eight years ago.
The trains did not run as fast then
as they do now and there were no
sleeping, parlor or club cars and the
traffic was light and the expense
heavy; but the conductors were polite,
just as they are now. even IL they did
not wear as attractive uniforms, and
the railroads were not punished for
their service. The people who invested
their money in such enterprises were
regarded as public spirited men, desir-
Gus of serving the State and not as
criminals intent upon wrong-doing.
The Washington times., 1917-01-13

Lawson seems always able to tri-
umphantly victimize himself into be-
lieving Lawson.
The Washington times., 1917-01-13

Said Louis Quiil.e to Kansas Lou: !.
"MU little Sprightiy Que, ddieH!"
Said Kansas Lou to Louis Quinse:
"BHe-bye, old Daddy ouatre-rtn1ts
. Arsw DON MARQUIS.
The Washington times., 1917-01-13

The Russians and Japs, 1t seems.
are going to split China between
them, quite amicably. Blood, and
they split a lot OF 1t in Manchuria' Is
thicker than water.
The Washington times., 1917-01-13

The wages Of idealism is death. For
Jesus, Calvary. For Socrates, the
hemlock-
The Washington times., 1917-01-13

Said Louis QuinSe to RdHsds Lou:
"T'he queen toon't let me marry vou.'
Said Kansas Lou to Louis Ounce
al scorn you old in-P -PtGritdns!"