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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-01-02
Washington Water.

You do not know how much we
have to be thankful for in Washing
ton in this delicious. water" said an
eminent surgeon at the Press Club
the other night, as he took the sec-
ond glass of the purest aqua pura
this side of Manitou Springs. To
me there is nothing better or more
invigorating. and there is no bill that
1 pay more cheerfully than the 5! or
IS 1 am taxed every year for exceed
ing the allotted supply. When was
in the service 1 was forced at times
to pay as much as SIS barrel for
water to drink and battle in. and here
we have this splendid stun to drink
almost without price. You know out
in the far East water Is cried In the
streets as The Gift OF God"
There are lots Of things in WASH
ington-good water, good roads. good
street lighting, good police protec-
ton. good traffic regulations. and
thew will all be better by the end OF
the present year, or the noise that
was made when the New Year came
in was mere sound and fury. signify
ing nothing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-01-02
Two Kinds of Crooks.

"The domestic life Of the Indians
among whom 1 have lived has been
of a very sincere and impressive sort
The Indians have been stripped OF
their property and in many cases beep
treated with barbarous cruelty, thanks
to the crooks of their own race and
the crooks placed over them by 9
benevolent government The condi-
lions have been improving in away
Cato Sells, the present Indian Com
missioner. Is well disposed. has q
broad and Intelligent conception Of
the subject, and has in. the case OF the
Blackfeet Indians extended very prac-
teal aid; but this is another story
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-01-02
.Rsa.kls., ssileios-.

5; ~rhe isdisns are Fs1ieisas peoPie
aid M. ne 3 hiing. .-and unttl the mis-.
sionarIes went among them with
faith they could not understand anq
in spirit which they were, disposed
naturally to resent. they lived in tbs
hope of,another life beyond the grave
and with steadfast faith In what they
called The Great Mystery. From
their birth they were taught by Their
mothers to believe in this Great Mys-
terry, and Yhen the boys grew up they
went on into the woods. each by him
self, to commune with the spirit upon
whose goodness and power they re-
Ind for guidance here and for happi-
ness hereafter.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-01-02
Art and the Indian

Arf and the En0Aums
Edward willard Demming mas
opened a studio in Washington He
is one OF the great painters Of Indian
and animal subjects, and Is now en-
gagged in painting a series OF Indian
pictures for the Natural HISTORY
Museum in New York For week
or so there has been an exhaoitlon
of his Indian pictures at the Cosmos
club that has attracted the high ap-
probation of art students MT.
DemminE studied under Boulanger
and Lefebre in Paris, and has won
ever SO many medals He is partieu-
larly interested in the Indians, with
whom he has lived FOR many years
in their history, their manners and
customs, their domestic life, their re.
IiRion. and especially in their cruel
treatment by the white men who nave
almost civilized them out of exist.
euce. att can be said of the indiana,
Mr.. Demming remarked the other
day. .that they have never broken a
treaty with the white men md the
white men have never kept q treaty
with the Indians" so that there
should not be much surprise on this
aide of the sea that treaties are not
much more than mere scraps Of
paper.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-01-02
DRY New Year In virginia.

Dry New Year In Virginia
In spite Of the large shipments OF
spirituous refreshments into the old
Dominion for the holidays, complaint
Is made that many Virgtn4ans spent
a very dry New Year for the first time
since Pocahontas saved John smith
from the enraged Powhatan- One OF
the Oldest of the virginians said some
time ago, when Taylor Ellyson cast
the deciding vote ON the prohibition
law. in the Senate at Richmond, that
before the war; there was not
single barroom or saloon in the State.
of Virginia, that wines and liquors
were served only at places where en-.
tertainmenf was afforded to man ana
beast, that the barroom and saloon
were the pest spots OF the liquor trai.
fIc in the later years, and that mao
these places been driven out there
would have been no occasion for the
prohibition measure that has been
adopted. -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-01-02
Who They Are.

Sir-I happen to be that distinctive
individual who takes hours In pre-
pairing a muse-like Inspiration, and
after carefully addressing and stow
ing 1t away in one of my innermost
pockets, I attentively scan the con.
tents OF the "Sun DiaI- until recol.
lect that I had never even mailed my
letter. Del Witt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-01-02

A MiIitarist Is often a person who
wishes to be entirely surrounded by a
great army, so that no fight can reach
to him.
A Pacifist is a person whose ideals
are so high that they inevitably in
yoIve him in a fight
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-01-02
Here and There
In the.News

Now, II the author OF "FreEzied
Finance" would only spring leak"
as to his own system all the tickers In
the country would be kept busy for at
least q week OF the widest specula-
ton ever known. Speaking Of the
ticker, II 10 said that active little In
strument was the invention of a min
lister, and al very clever Invention. Il
was, certainly. -
Let's BE Happy.
BE Like the Robin, the Bird That
Sings In the Rain!" Such was one OF
the very remarkable admonitions star
ing out in great black letters from one
OF the church bulletin boards in this
town; and 1t was only one of many
queer things that have been posted IN
the same way. But II comparisons
with the bird family must be had,
why not "Hark, Harh! the lark az
heavens gate sings" the while the
sun is rising? Or to put II for brevtty
In the dialect OF the little Senegam-
bian when called upon to recite his
favorite ode at - school celebration:
''Hak, Hak! de LAX"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-01-02

Germany, 1t is said now, did not
expect anything to come from the
peace proposals., For once, at least
German thought was IN accord with
that of most other nations.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-01-02

The Records.
The last sad knell is sounding. the
olden year lies dead.
And Father Time stands counting the
golden moments fled.
Before him lie the records of Earth
and Life and Man,
The minutes of creation kept since
the world began.
The strife of warning nations, the
tales of lust and greed,
The blood that cries for vengeance
the clash of creed with creed;
Broad writ upon the parchment In
clothed red appears -
The story of the seasons, the passing
Of the years.
Times palsied hand is shaking above
a virgin page
OF pure unsullied wilderness meet for
the coming age,
Whereon his style shall enter the
sowing OF the seeds.
The reaping of the harvest, the sum
of human deeds:
Amid the somber shadows a steadfast
shining star
Smiles in resplendent glory serenely
from afar;
1t is Hopes silver token that halls
the newborn year..
A better day Is dawning; have faith
and do not fear.
GEORGE T. PARDY. ?
Villa Levies Tax on Torreon.-
Headline,
Tax dodgers in Mexico must be veil
supplied with artillery in order to get
away with It.
1.-The Toddle" is the latest dance
we learn.
In common with many others OF
the large and growing clan of Fats
we are waiting until The waddls
comes in.
Big families for the Rich, small
families for the Poor, a professor OF
eugenics advocates. People are al
ways thinking of something trr the
Rich to do that will make them
poorer, and the Rich are always un
grateful and never do IL. This atti
thing that makes so many of the
Poor determine never to become Rich
''If we were to become Rich" the Poor
say to themselves, 1--WE might also
develop an unwillingness to take the
advice of scientists and philosophers
Therefore, we will resist every temp
tation to become Rich"
who They Are.
Sir-I happen to be that distinctive
individual who takes hours In pre-
pairing a muse-like Inspiration, AND
after carefully addressing and stow
ing 1t away in one of my innermost
pockets, attentively scan the con
tents of the 'Sun Dial- until recol
lect that had never even mailed my
letter. Del Witt.
Germany, It is said now, did moi
expect anything to come from the
peace proposals., For once, at least
German thought was IN accord witt
that of most other nations.
A MiIitarist Is often a person whC
wishes to be entirely surrounded by &
great army, so that no fight can reacf
to him.
A Pacifist is a person whose ideall
are so high that they inevitably in
voIve him in a fight. 20
We Rise To Rhyme.
Say, cap, I note your rhyming error
The words you mention are a terror
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-01-02

Villa Levies Tax on Torreon.-
Headline.
Tax dodgers in Mexico must be yell
supplied with artillery in order to get
away with It.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-01-02

"The Toddle" is the latest dance,
we learn.
In common with many others of
the large and growing clan of Fats
we are waiting until The Waddle
comes in.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-21
PATRIOTIC EXERCISES
I HELD IN THE SCHOOLS
Anniversary of Birth of George
Washington Celebrated With
I! Songs and Recitations.

Patriotic exercises were held through
out the public schools of the District of
Columbia today in commemoration of
the anniversary of the birth of George
Washington. With songs, recitations,
drills and pledges of allegiance to the
birth anniversary of the great Ameri-
can. At most of the buildings addresses
formed part of the program.
Singing of patriotic songs served
double purpose-frst, part of the
patriotic celebration, and, second, as
4 part of the program. for the ma
tional week of song. The selections
for today included America" Red.
White and Blue" Hail Columbia
angel of Peace" and Star Spangled
Banner"
Senator Sherman of Illinois spoke at
the Henry D. Cooke School. taking the
character of Washington for his sub
ject- Pupils of the school recited ex-
tracts from the Man Without Coun-
try" ''The Building of the washington
Monument" and 'Washington's Rule Of
Civility." welcome, Thou Festal
Morn" and MY Own United States
were among the musical selections
Rev. Louis ]. O'Hern of the Catholic
University was the speaker at the ex-
ercises of the Henry-Polk schools, the
celebration being held in old Central
High. w. B. Patterson. supervising
principal of the division of which these
schools are a part, presided. The pro-
group, Henry w. Draper, included ap-
propriate Rotations by Max Rosen-
thai, Royce Riley. Charles Reiter, Louis
Goldstein and Sara Janof.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-21
THE COURTS.
Court of Appeals.

Present. The Chief Justice, Mr.. Justice Robb
and Mr.. Justice Van 0rsdel
Nc. 1857. Wedderburn agt Wedderburn; de-
cree affirmed with costs; opinion by Mr.. Justice
Robb.
No. 1856. Dante agt. Miniggio; decree reversed
with costs: opinion by Chief Justice Shepard.
No. 29SI. Dante agt. Hutchins; decree re-
vcrsed with costs and cause remanded for fur
Their proceedings; opinion by Chief Justice Shep-
ard.
No. 1911. Patent appeal In re Frances p.
Handschuch; decision of commissioner Of patents
reversed opinion by Mr. Justice Robb.
No. 1890. Patent appeal. Hamilton agt.
frmed; opinion by Mr.. Justice Robb.
No. 2972. Cronan agt. Cronan; judgment Of
February 3. 1917, set aside and cause restored 10
calendar for reargument, per curtain.
No. $685. White agt. De Cola; docketed and
dismissed.
No. 1866. Patent appeal. In Thomas Grieve;
petition to amplify opinion granted; opinion by
Mr.. Justice Robb
No. 29S1. Pueblo Of Santa Rosa agt Lane:
motion to extend time Of argument granted, half
hour additional allowed on each side.
No. 1919. Patent appeal. Hathaway agt. Col
man; motion to stay opinion and judgment until
further order granted.
No. 1850. Patent appeal. Blair agt, Colman
motion to stay opinion and judgment until fur
ther order granted.
No. 1862. Allen agt. United States; petition
to proceed without costs granted.
No. 11O3. Patent appeal. Barnett agt- Uts-
man; motion to file additional brief granted.
Adjourned from day to day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-21
THAW lessons FEARS
FOR AQUEDUCT BRIDGE
Officials Now Believe Threatened Ice
jam at Structure May
Be Averted.

Fears of an ice jam, which would
necessitate the closing of Aqueduct
bridge, are lessening. d. E. McCoomb,
engineer of bridges of the District, is
making personal inspections Of the sit
uation twice day. He reported this
morning that the ice is melting in
place and that the possibility of jams
forming is becoming less, but there will
be no let UP in the close watch until the
ice is out of the river.
Lieut.. Dean of the harbor precinct
and officers of the Fireighter express
ed the opinion today that there will be
no trouble from the ice. The rain and
warm weather yesterday. they stated.
softened the ice. but last nights drop
in temperature stifrened 1t somewhat.
The ice is from eight to ten inches
thick, Lieut.. Dean said. and the abb
sence>sf high tides and stiff currents
makes 1t reasonably certain there will
be no danger. The boats of the Nor
folk and Washington Steamboat Com
pany and tugs from Indian Head and
Fort Washington are keeping the chan
mel open.
The river off the steel plant yesterday
was clear enough to permit the police
to drag for the body of J. D. Addison,
patient from st. Elizabeth Hospital.
who was drowned February Z. The body
was not recovered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-21

ministration granted 70 Clarence =: Donohoe;
Estate Of Charlotte T. Daley; motion for
Commission to issue filed; attorneys. Hamilton q
Hamilton.
Estate Of Catharine Conley: issues set fos
trial March o, 1917; attorneys, J. 8. Easily
Smith and r. b. F4eharty.
Estate Of Mary b. Eddy; will dated February
Is, 1909 filed with codiciis Of June 10. 1914;
May q, 1915, and January IT, 1915; attorneys,
Hoehling. Peelle 4 Ogilhy.
Estate Of George Dewey; petition for probate
Of will filed; attorney. Frank stetson.
- Estate Of Cora 8. Bassett; petition to advance
funds and answer Of executor; attorney. Frank
Stetson,
Estate Of Olivia Walter; guardian nd Item
appointed; attorney, ". O. English.
Estate of Gustav Ayres; petition for letters
Of Administration nled; attorney, Lawrence koe-
In re Robert W. sohen; petition to appoint
guardian filed; attorney, Frank Stetson.
Estate Of George w. Thomas; petition for pro-
bate of will nled; attorney, A. d. Smith.
Estate Of James Mcdonald; order to distribute
personal property; attorneys. Mckinney Elan
merry.
Estate of James Barry; guardian ad Item ap-
pointed; attorney, A. L. Grindley.
Estate of Catherine Mccarthy; guardian ad
litem appointed; attorney, r. +. Downing.
Estate of Charles II. McHugh; will dated No
vember 9, 1915, filed.
Estate of Mary l.. Swanson; will dated August
9, 1884, filed; attorney. 8. +. Taliaferro.
Estate Of Carl Gain; will dated January ID,
1909. fled; attorneys, G. NJ. Wilmeth and +. r.
Whippler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-21
GEN. PERSH|NC SUCCEEDS
TO FUNSTON VACANCY
Formal Appointment Takes Effect
Immediately-Notifed
by Telegraph.

Maj. Gen. John j. Pershing was APP
pointed commander of the Southern
Department today, succeeding Maj.
Gen. Frederick Funston. The appoint
ment will take effect Immediately, and
does not require confirmation by the
Senate. Adjt. Gen. Mccain was in
structed to make out the papers for
President Wilson's signature. and, since
they cannot reach San Antonio for some
days, Maj. Gen. Scott, chief of staff, in
formed Gen. Pershing by wire that he
had been named.
Gen. Pershing. while in command of
the expedition into Mexico was slated
for command of the Department of New
Mexico, which it was proposed to create
If military operations on large scale
were undertaken in Mexico. AS the plan
was never put into effect, Gen. Pershing
was sent to command the entire Ell Paso
district. and the largest concentration
of troops on the border when he re-
turned from Mexico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-21
NEWS PRINT PAPER PROBE
TO BE RESUMED MONDAY

NEW YORK. February 21-The fed
eral grand jury investigation of the
price of newsprint paper. it was an
aounced today, will be resumed here
Monday. irrespective of the arrange
ments being made in Washington for
an amicable settlement of the dispute
between publishers and manufacturers
Adjournment for the week was taken
yesterday in order to give the inves-
tigators a chance to review the evil
dence thus far introduced. No one out
side of the Newsprint Manufacturers
Association has been called upon or
will be, 1t was said, until the proceed =
1u9s are well under way
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-21
SILK DRESS NET,
Anniversary Price, S1.25 Yd.

Pure Silk Net, fine and perfect
in weave and mesh; u inches
wide. This net is shown in a most
unusual range of colorings, en-
bracing pink, flesh, maize, orchid,
purple, sky blue, kings blue, tur-
quoise, nile, black and white. Net
of this quality has permanent
demand for dressmaking pur-
poses, and we are fortunate in be-
ing able to offer it at $1.25 yard.
Main floor. r street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-21
Royal Tomb Under Fire.

AMSTERDAM, via London, February
GA Budapest dispatch says that. ac-
cording to the Poster Lloyd, the re-
mains of Emperor Francis II have been
removed from Arco by order of En-
peror Charles because the town was
IN the line of the Italian fire. The
coff1n was removed on the night of
February and taken on a gun car
riage to the imperial chapel in Trent,
where 1t remains temporarily. Arco
is in the Trentino. eight miles west of
Royerto.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-21
PATRIOTISM FEATURED
AT G. u. ALUMNI BANQUET
Audience Joins In Singing "Star
Spangled Banner"-President
Pledged Support in Crisis.

Patriotism marked the annual ban
quet of the alumni of Georgetown Uni
versity last evening at the Raleigh
Hotel. Shortly after the graduates had
assembled the lights in the hall were
frame draped with American flags and
the blue and gray of Georgetown. The
entire assemblage stood and joined in
singing The Star Spangled Banner"
Resolutions offering answering sup
port to the President Of the United
States in this hour of international
crisis. presented by Justice Ashley NJ.
Gould Of the Supreme Court of the Dis
trict of Columbia, were adopted unani-
mously.
Sentiments expressed In the resolu-
lions were echoed by Rev. Alphonsus
versity: Daniel W. Baker and DR.. W. NJ
Barton.
Promise of New Buildings.
That the new buildings for the
Georgetown Preparatory School would
be completed during the year was
promised by Father Donlon. He urged
that the alumni of the institution give
the greatest possible support and take
part as far as possible in the activities
of the school.
Daniel OConnor, captain of the foot
ball team, was called on for a talk
Members of the team were guests at
the banquet.
George OConnor led in the singing
of songs during the evening. A num-
Der of compositions by Conrad Reid,
class Of 1903. and now an instructor
in the school, were sung.
One of the features of the entertain
ment provided was minstrel show in
which Messrs- OConnOr, Matt Horne,
T. O'Brian Huck and Enrico Cover
were among the leaders
DIR. w. NJ. Barton, '93. was toastmas-
ter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-21
Took Command Automatically.

On Gen. Funston's death he took over
command of the Southern Department
automatically as senior officer in the
jurisdiction.
There is considerable speculation as to
who will be nominated major general TO
take the vacancy in that grade in the
line also created by Gen. Funston's death.
A process of selection is exercised in
the promotion of army general officers, the
seniority rule applying only to the grade
of colonel and below. Brig. Gen. Clarence
r. Edwards. commanding in the Canal
Zone, is ranking brigadier general.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-21
For Canal Zone Barracks,

More than s13,00o.00o for new quarters
for troops in the Canal Zone is asked
of Congress by Secretary of War Baker.
In his communication Secretary Baker
urges that the amount may be made
available Immediately. The matter was
referred to the appropriations commit
tee, which has just reported items for
the canal totaling S17.000,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-21
WOMEN'S LOW SHOES
OR SLIPPERS,
Anniversary price, $5.75 pair.

Offered through the courtesy OF
Laird, Schober & Co. A very popular
style, made of best quality material
Gun Metal Calfskin Alta Slippers,
made with plain toe and small
pointed tongue; hand-turn soles
and French Louis heel, $5.75 pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-21

The Quinine That Does Not Affect the
head because of its tonic and laxative effect
Laxative Bromo Quinine can be taken BY any one
without causing nervousness or ringing In the
head There is only one "Bromo Quinine." e
W. GROVES signature on box. 25c.-Advertise
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-21
LITTLE CHILDREN'S
DRESSES
At Anniversary Sale Prices,
6Oc and $1.25 each.

Pink and Blue Plaid Bingham
Dresses, made high waist line, and
some finished with belt, collars and
cuffs of plain material; another is in
long-waist style with plated skirts,
collar and cuffs of plain material;
waist fastening with white silk cord.
Sizes 2 to years.
Special, 60c each
Plain Colored Bingham Dresses, in
blue, tan and rose; made with high
waist, turnover collar, belt and
pockets of same color. Sizes 2 to E
years.
Anniversary price, Coo each
Bloomer Dresses, made of plain-col-
ored ginghams-pink, green and blue;
with boomers to match; high-waist
effect, turnover collar, cuffs and
pocket trimmed with white rep. Sizes
2 to years.
Anniversary price, $1.25 each
Third floor. street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-21
A Partial List of Anniversary Sale Items
WOMEN'S NIGHTCOWNS.
Anniversary price, 75c each.

Pink Batiste, Soft Nainsook and
Cambria Gowns. in low-neck styles of
round, square or We shape, with pretty
short sleeves. An attractive assort-
ment of several pretty styles. variously
trimmed with good laces and embroid-
cry. beading and ribbon.
Third floor, street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-21
District Supreme Court.
EQUITY DIVISION 1-Justic. 3,tx

EQUITY UIVISIUN 1-Justlce HiI.
Howard agt Boggs; guardian ad item ap-
pointed and reference to Z. s. McCalmont as spe-
cial examiner; plaintiffs attorney, H. Winship
Wheatley; defendants attorneys. Hawken &
Hayell.
Portatimbene agt. Vettorf; order awarding
costs; plaintiffs attorney, V. II. Wallace; de-
PENDANTS attorney, W. J. Neale.
Bivins agt. Bivins rule returnable March q;
plaintiffs attorneys. Hawken Havel.
Chase agt. Chase; absolute divorce granted
plafntins attorney, W. G. English; defendant
attorney, w. A. Lee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-21
WOMEN'S HIGH SHOES.
Anniversary price, $3.25 pair.

Several lines that we have taken
from our own stock and greatly re-
duced to lend Importance and value
giving strength to this event Not all
sizes in each style.
Gun Metal C1oth-top Button Shoes.
plain toe; Goodyear welt sole and
Spanish leather heel
Patent Coltskin Cloth-top (s-inch)
Lace Shoes. plain toe. Goodyear welt
sole and Spanish leather heel
Patent Coltskin Shoes, with s-inch
cloth top, button style, plain toe;
Goodyear welt sole and leather Span
ish heel
Patent CoItskin Button Shoes, with
I 1a-inch tipped toe, cloth top; Goodyear
welt sole and leather Cuban heel
Third floor, Tenth street.