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The Washington times., 1917-02-15

feet can the Mann amendment have
upon German opinion than to con-
firm the idea of our submissiveness ?
The German mind will reason this
way: Wilson, indeed, may be a
danger to US; he is and always was
the friend of the allies-this is the
Teutonic view-but the American
people, as shown by this act of their
Congress, will not follow him. They
are afraid. They will not fight; they
will hang back and dicker in the hope
of a ash payment.
This is the appraisal of American
ism that Representative Mann of
Illinois brings upon the American
people. Can we endure it? Will
war be forced upon US in order to
disprove it?
The Washington times., 1917-02-15
GERMANY AND SCANDINAVIA

Protests from Norway, Sweden,
and Denmark against. Germany's
submarine blockade have a stronger
bearing on Germany's economic con-
ditions than the actual severance Of
relations by most neutrals. If these
nations, especially Norway and
Sweden, were to sever relations, the
process of starving out Germany
would be a step nearer accomplish
ment.
As The Times has pointed out be-
fore, the starving" of Germany re-
lates only incidentally to cutting of
her food supplies. Though there is
now every reason to believe there is
an actual food shortage, still the ma
ton, with its wonderful agricultural
resources, and its ability to turn
these resources to best advantage,
can feed its populations for long
time yet. But Germany is in sore
need of some of the supplies she is
getting by way Of the Scandinavian
countries. Her shortage Of copper,
of cloths, and of rubber, is more sig
nifcant than her reduced food sup
ply, though the lack Of these things
has not been so widely commented
upon.
1t is not probable that these coun-
tries will sever diplomatic relations
without the utmost provocation. But
Germany now seems to be in the
mood to offer such provocation, and
she shows no signs Of abandoning
the stupid policy Of alternating neu-
trails that she has followed recently
in her concerted and desperate eff
fort to bring the war to an end by q
single stroke of ruthlessness.
The Washington times., 1917-02-15
Our Own Russian Novel.

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'
up the SteppeS drihk'hs Vouhu from ms
drofSkV. Mischa was Feodorovitch's
name. but his friends called his name
,ba man himself beinp known as
:. "' A., IT,, -. -. -
fetro'i'eh' Anu '"'" ''ee "eie ME
nicknames.
He was only sdmordr, the son OF .
,cmstro but his heart was filed with
-,o,..,.L.Lo, Jos,oiu,,,,o and ou.,,,-
n'St' WORDS "''eI' "'e '''iipa' a1'ei! uh-
translatable.
As no trampled through the snow with
his ukhdby pulled down over his cars he
ne was singing the plaintive Ukrainian
folk songs in that soft cultural whine
which is so characteristic OF the 0ostin-
M dUoT
For he was sad And he was unde-
cided. Indecision is one OF the several
fatal traits OF the Little Russian sdmo-
ror.
He was undecided as TO whether he
should have a fit Of epilepsy or commit
The Washington times., 1917-02-15
MARCH ARGosY READY
Has Complete Adventure Novel and
Lively Short Stories.

Containing a Iare selection OF
serial stories and novelties, the March
number of The Argosy," which goes
on sale today, is one Of the most at
tractive issues put before the read
ing public. 1t contains one complete
novel, "Four-forty at the Fort Penn"
which is story of the experience OF
a young adventureI who Ia lured by a
mysterious message to q hotel to
meet one who wall put him upon
the path to riches.
How his lot is woven after casting
fortunes with the stranger, is most
interestingly told in this master
piece Perley Poore Sheehan.
Playing the Man." by John Ivers Law
renee, is another story dealing with
mystery, a prettily enacted love
drama, and the ambitions OF youth.
Daring the Danger Zone" q novel
in seven parts, is the tale OF a young
prospector. who is set on by thieves
when he attempts to defend the title
to lands belonging to his sweet
hearts father. Foe - gripping love
and human interest story, Daring the
Danger Zone" ranks among the best
Of Norcross Forbes writings.'
The President Maker" a novel
dealing with the experiences of
hypothetical candidates for this high
office, will interest those who are de-
sirious of learning the "inside" OF
American politics.
The Washington times., 1917-02-15

Surprise is reported among Ger
mans over the United States omis-
sion to break of relations with Aus
tria-Hungary and other powers Of
the Teuton league. In reality TINS
omission furnishes one more proof, II
more were asked after the toleratlon
Of the sinking of the Lusitania, OF
the extreme unwillingness OF the
United States to break with Ger
many. In the case of Austria there
has been no such intolerable and di-
rect affront as the last German sea
note.
b The representative of. the United
States at Constantinople, Mr.. Eikus,
has worked manfully for months to-
ward the salvation Of starving or en-
dangered populations in Turkey. The
oretically, our ambassador should
perhaps have been withdrawn from
Turkey as a mark of American re-
sentiment for the violation Of the
American consular seal in Syria. So
long as he is there, however, and do
ing, according to accounts, valuable
service of mercy, there is no further
or stronger immediate reason for his
recall in the mere break with Tur-
keys ally.
The same thing would be true Of
our representatives in Belgium were
that land not under direct German
control. Withdrawal Of American
agents from Belgium is a misfortune
for the Belgians and a regrettable
necessity from the American point
Of view.
The Washington times., 1917-02-15
AN AUTO PATROL

Washington motorists should make
ready and generous response to the
suggestion of Major Pullman for an
automobile scouting patrol during
the first three days of inaugural
week.
Not only will they be doing a real
community service for the protection
of life and property at time of un-
usual hazard, with the influx of pro-
fessional crooks, but they will be Of
fered seldom found opportunity for
better understanding between Wash
ington drivers and the men who are
responsible for the enforcement of
traffic regulations.
If Washingtonians will furnish
ears, one will be on constant duty in
each precinct, manned by the driver
and an officer Of the precinct, to
The Washington times., 1917-02-15
WHAT, AGAIN (!

As the prey Of unrestricted sub
marine Frightfulness dwindles far
below the 100000 tons a month
ratio declared by Berlin to be neces-
sary for victory, comes the announce
ment that Hindenburg is about to
launch another decisive blow" and
"end the war" again. This is ringing
the same old changes twice within
a fortnight. The German people
must be ravenous for victory. How
long viii it be possible to stay their
appetite with false promises?
The Washington times., 1917-02-15
HELP YOURSELF

One of the oddities of the day is
the mayor Of jamestown, n. Y, who
according to reports helped himself
10 three carloads of coal for the use
of his town by the simple expedient
Of stopping an Erie train and un-
coupling as much as was needed.
This worthy magistrate is unmis-
takably a believer in direct action.
He would seem to hold that a poten-
tial bullet, is the shortest of ballots
and that "stand and deliver" is the
very best version of the law of sup
ply and demand.
As a toll-taking baron, new style,
the jamestown mayor is less inter-
esting than as an example of a
prevalent state of mind. What with
reading about the war and Mexican
disorders and the recent frightful-
ness of the railroad brotherhoods,
not to mention the burnings and
bombings perpetrated in this coun-
try by the Teuton sympathizers, the
peaceable citizen gains a sudden
realization Of his backwardness. He
feels humiliated at remaining in the
ranks Of law and order; better be
dead than out O. the fashion.
The jamestown exploit is only one
Of many by which the present su-
periority to authority is ever being
displayed. Public virtues are popu-
lar nowadays, but that of respect for
law, the foundation of social disci-
pline. is somehow not among them.
The Washington times., 1917-02-15
LETTERS FROM READERS

Comment on Current Topics In
Communications to the Editor.
An Open Letter to the singers Of
Washington.
To the Editor Of THE TINES:
As the. director of music in the
Washington public schools. am aim
ing to have every pupil understand.
appreciate and learn to read this uni
versal language as readily and as
fluentiy as he reads his English!
1 am aiming to develop an intelli-
gent appreciation of this civilizing
art and to do away with the love OF
the cheap and trashy stuff masquSr-
aiding as music, that has so hindered
true musical culture during the last
decade.
To assist in this endeavor I am try
ing to enlist the hearty cooperation
Of the leading musicians in giving OF
their developed talents in recital and
concert and to establish a community
festival to take place once in tw"
years that will bring together the
musical forces Of the city, and vi
cinity.
Preparations are now under way for
a three-days' festival to begin April
10. The fipst day will be given to
school choruses and orchestras which
have been organized during the past
year. and the second and third u
programs OF contrasting character By
an adult chorus and full symphony
orchestra.
The Central High School auditorium
Is an ideal setting for such an under
taking with a stage seating 500 or
more. The proceeds will be devoted tn
the equipment of the cadets military
band, athletics and the Fairgrounds.
Now, right here, comes my -pIea.
and 1t Is an unselfish one. VIII you
not, singers in choirs, in music clubs.
and individuals with good voices
throughout the city, who are not iden-
titled with any organization, lend
your aid? It Is a city affair, and will
profit no individual or private con-
Germ.
want a large chorus. "Samson.H Z
like all of Haenders choruses. requires
il for certain effects. / want your
assistance In making this initial fes-
tiyaI 50 great a choral success that
all future ones are assured.
There will be a rehearsal Monday
evening, February 10. and every Mon
day evening, until the festival date. In
the auditorium OF the Wilson Normal
School, Eleventh and Harvard streets.
This letter is a~personal invitation
land urgent requesD to each adult
singer.
HABnIN CoGSwELL
Washington, February Is.
The Washington times., 1917-02-15
The Woman in the Moon.


Say, can you see her Ladyship,
This beauty in the sky?
'Tis very easy, brow and lip,
II fancy aids the eye.
She's older, though in charm arrayedr
Than Homer's ancient rune,
Eons elder than the Spartan jade
The Lady in the Moon.
The more I look, the more she's fair,
Her head is poised with grace;
l like the way she does her hair
She shows but half her face:
And that-enough to make one
weep
Is not a nightly boon.
She knows the way a beau to keep
The Lady in the Moon
All, wondrous wise the dame must be,
What secrets she must hide,
Scenes of sorrow, scenes of glee-
Just picture what she's spied!
How can she sport that look serene? i?
A bloody field corpse-strewn
Perhaps tonight her eyes have seen
The Lady in the Moon.
But look again. Some smiles there are
Ger aching hearts and drear;
Perchance the one she wears afar
Is sadder than a tear;
And IL she smiles let's not think, no,
To pity she's immune,
But tits to cheer the wounded's woe
The Lady in the Moon
I like to think one woman's brow
Old Time can never blight:
That il will be as fair as now
Ten million years tonight:
Until the sun shall cease to shine
And into darkness swoon
Her beauty will remain divine
The Lady in the Moon.
Samuel Minturn Peck.
The Washington times., 1917-02-15
YOUTH TURNS OYER
SAYINGS TO CHURCH
st. Aloysius Fund Is Growing to
Satisfaction Of Those Be-
hind Movement.


John Ignatius o'Brien. twelve years
old. walked into headquarters OF the
campaign committee. which Is rails
ing 100000 for the building fund OF
St. Aloysius Catholic Church, and
dumped the entire contents of his
savings account on the table last
night.
The sum went toward making the
$1,000 which was collected by the
various teams, during the day. The
captains OF the collecting crews re-
ported that the grand total Of the five
OF the eight days OF the campaign. Is
nearly 100000. Today: the workers
are endeavoring to have $T0.OO0 TO
the credit Of the church by nightfaiL
Grand TetaI sss.1el.
The csmpaigners LAST night turned
In $7,4s5.75. The women's division
reported $4,3ss.25 OF this amount, the
mems division s2,ss2.5o and the execu-
tive committee $215. This brought
the grand total to date to S5e,1e4.65. :
The names of contributors yester-
day Of 800 or more were announced
as follows:
$500-John o'Donoghue in memory
Of his father, Morgan O'Donoghue.
s3O0-Charles H. Ross & Co., Of Bal
timore, Nd, Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick
O'Donoghue.
s25O-Mrs. Mary E. Rover.
$200-Mr. and Mrs. John Phslan.
James A. Sullivan and family, DR..
Thomas OfReilly and family
$175-Marsden family.
$125-Alice, Mary, and william E.
Mattingly in memory Of deceased
members of the Mattingly family; Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Raftery, William II.
Sardo.
other Contributor
&1O0-MissTeresa O'Brien in memory
of George and Catherine Lautner,
Mr.. and Mrs John A. Foley. In mem
ory OF Daniel and Ellen Foley, de-
ceased: Z. p. Carlin, George 5. Beck
er in memory OF Bernard J. Becker:
Mrs. ]. R. Freeman in memory OF
Joseph R. and C. Elizabeth Freeman;
Mrs. Johanna Gleeson. James w
Brown, Lansburgh & Brother, Wade
H. Cooper, Mr.. and Mrs. James C.
Nealon, Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Nc
Donald and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas F. Quill, A. +. Jorss, Mary
and Edward Nesbitt, in memory of
Catherine 81 Nesbitt, mother: James
anu O1lneTlne OWeeneLp IN memory
Of John and Margaret Sweeney: Mrs
Elizabeth Healy Poston and Patrick
Healy in memory OF Michael J. Healy
and family, Joseph A O'Brien. in
memory Of his father and mother,
Patrick ]. 0'Brien and Bridget O'Brien
and his sister Mary K McMshon,
Mr.. and Mrs John I. Eagan. in hon
or OF their baby, Johanna Reese in
memory of her daughter, Mary E.
Reese, the Eekloff, family In memory
of Joseph E. Eckioff; Edward +.
Howley in memory Of his wife
winifred c. HowIey. Mrs. Ellen
Shields and family in honor OF
Peter Shields, deceased. Mr.. and Mrs
Daniel Histon, Mr.. and Mrs. John J.
Carmody, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hear
lihy. Michael ]. Hanrahan, Mrs. Dan
iel W. Byer in memory OF her mother
Mrs Beha, and DR.. and Mrs Robert
B. Bacon. II. Goldenberg.
The Washington times., 1917-02-15
Thirteenth INVESTIGATOR
Bureau of Labor Statistics Not Su-
perstItious-But Wary. .

Miss Rebecca White, OF New York
city, known as Special Investigator
No. 13, was sworn in yesterday at the
Bureau OF Labor Statistics to sup
port and uphold the President, the
Constitution and the flag and also
gather information as to what IL
costs to live in Washington.
1t is expected that another invesI-
gator will be added to the list before
nightfall as the bureau officials say
they do not wish to run any risks
OF linking" or "hoodooing" the in
quiry by having an unlucky num-
ber of agents in the field.
Every effort will be made to get
No. IA before the bureau closes this
afternoon. Not that the officials are
superstitious, but, you never can tell
what will happen when you don't
know what's coming.
The Washington times., 1917-02-15
GETS OUT OF BOX.
HoudinI Amazes Audience BY. Max
ing Mysterious Escape.

1t took q corps OF packers and
shippers OF S. Kann, Sons & Co. fifteen
minutes to make q box, four and q
half minutes to nail and rope it, and
il required but five minutes of
HoudinPs valuable time to make his
escape from this receptacle at Keith's
Theater last night.
An inspection OF the box was then
made by the packers, and they
couldn't see that their box had been
disturbed in the least
Tomorrow night Houdini will be
tied to a bed with sheets, and strap
ped. Water will be poured on the
knotted pieces OF cloth, and he will
attempt to make his escapa.
The Washington times., 1917-02-15

A Washington man complains that
the new 81 bills look like the old So
bill. But when he goes to spend the
one-spot 1t probably looks more like
thirty cents.
The Washington times., 1917-02-15

The Carranza proposal OF an EN-.
barge on expectations to belliger-
ents was merely the Mexican way of
inquiring whether Great Britain
could stand a loan
The Washington times., 1917-02-15

eralLCharles A. Sparks. assistant
messenger at S72O.
Offlce OF the Surgeon General-Har-
old w. Milette, clerk at $1,000: Har-
old T. Starkey, clerk at 81 400: Will
lam II. Young, laborer at $500.
The Washington times., 1917-02-15

Coolnel Harvey established himself
as an orator the same day that the
counting of the electoral vote de-
stroyed his reputation as a prophet.
The Washington times., 1917-02-15

'Verboten" is a word that always
riled Americans even when they saw
it in Berlin. The high seas are not
yet decorated with that sign.
The Washington times., 1917-02-15

Some people are still grieving that
Bernstorff was not sent home on the
Lusitania, on its final voyage.
The Washington times., 1917-02-15

Talk in Senate hslts big bills"
headline. Telling again the old, old
story.
The Washington times., 1917-02-15
Who They Arc.

Who They Are.
COLLECTED BY PEN.
I am the sure-footed strap-hanger
wearing in the arch OF my left shoe a
well-sharpened ice-creeper, so as not
to slip and thereby annoy other pas
sengers when 1 accidentally step on
the lower foot OF the man that sits
with his legs crossed.
SPIKE MURRAY.
I am the gentleman who stands on
the exit side of the car platform as
the train empties. After standing up
all day. I am too tired to walk in to
where the vacant seats are But will
you not kindly ask your readers
they leave the car? They often step
matter would add greatly to my COM
-LoNGToED JIM.
1 am that naturally sociable young
person who prefers to leave the sta
tion platform by the passage next the
ticket chopper. 1 find this brings me
into closer contact with my fellow
citizens. The shyest Of them appre-
ciate this; and. even when in a hurry
to catch an outgoing train, often meet
me with open arms.
CALAMITY SAL
]. Hampton Moore of Pennsylvania
seems to mistake Congress for the
Reichstag.
The Washington times., 1917-02-15

A thousand OF Ford's free sinkers
day would give any hostile navy
indigestion.
The Washington times., 1917-02-15

1t is all right to abolish the bill.
board nuisance, but will somebody
please tell us how to get rid of the
board bill?
The Washington times., 1917-02-15

The Lyman NJ. Law respectfully
protests that its sinking was q vic.
lation OF international law.
The Washington times., 1917-02-15
NEVER.

Sir: Speaking OF the non-existence
(apart from English books) Of the
American who says Il caPclate." did
you ever meet Coutside OF u. s. books
and vaudeville) the Englishman who
says "Old Top" and who wears face
fms the colore OF medicated linef
SCOTCH.
The Washington times., 1917-02-15
THE INDEFATIGABLE SCOUTS.

Sir: Say! Listen. A. Needleman
makes ladies' gowns at Ills Chestnut
street. Philadelphia. F. S. d.
The Washington times., 1917-02-15

Well pay for all this fine ice next
August.
The Washington times., 1917-02-15

Office OF the Chief Signal Officer
Briggs G. Simpich. clerk, 81 900.
Office OF the Chief OF Ordnance
John NJ. Riley, clerk at 81 200: Charles
b. Watkins. craftsman at 81 200;
Mark E. Taylor. craftsman, at 81 800;
/. ]. Fairchild, craftsman at 81 1900.
Office of the Quartermaster Cen
eraI-John q. Hansen. clerk at $1,000.
The Adjutant Generals Office
Frederick W. Utrecht, clerk at 81 600
Office OF the Chief of Staff--Norton
Walter. clerk temporary at $1,000
Ofice Of the Chief OF Engineers o.
James f. FitzGibbonS. clerk at $1,000.
Office of the Judge Advocate Gen
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-11-19

"A boy enlisted in the navy receives good pay
and, in addition, all of his food, clothing and
medical attendance free of charge He IS
better off than the average mechanic in civil
life His pay is practically all velvet
Aside from the financial side, there are many
other opportunities open to men in the
service.
Practically every fighting unit in the United
States navy is a floating machine shop
No business on earth requires as many diff
ferent kinds of skilled men as the navy The
service needs machinists by the thousands,
boilermakers, expert gunners carpenters,
plumbers, electricians, blacksmiths, painters,
sailmakers, and many other craftsmen.
In addition, the yeoman' service, which is
the clerical branch, offers jobs to bookkeep-
ers, stenographers, musicians, pharmacists.
etc.
In the commissary branch there are jobs for
bakers, cooks, etc. Every boy has right, if
he can show sufficient aptitude, to elect to
learn any of these trades in the navy, and the
government goes to considerable expense to
teach him.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-11-19

VYyHAT has the United States to offer in
w the way of a career for a young
w man?
With the state of war existing between the
United States and Germany, patriotism is at
high pitch. Thousands of young men will
join the navy without thought of financial
reward or advancement.
But we will not always be at war.
Hundreds of young men are already in the
service because they have figured out they
will be as well off, if not better off, than they
would be in civil life.
Captain John j. Dayton, Commandant of the
Norfolk Naval Training Station, has handled
hundreds of naval recruits He knows boys
from A to Z. He says:
Conditions are becoming constantly more
advantageous for the enlisted man. Any boy
who comes to Naval Training Station has,
under the present regulations chance to
become eventually the highest commanding
officer in the navy.
THE 100 yearly appointments to the Annapo-
lis Naval Academy are now the big prizes
which are squirting on more ambitious boys
Every boy who graduates from Annapolis
becomes commissioned officer.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-11-19

AT the Norfolk Training Station where Twas
sent, some of the brightest boys joined the
classes in wireless telegraphy. In the navy
there are special schools for shipwrights. ship
filters blacksmiths and painters.
The young man without trade, enlisting as
an apprentice seaman, is carefully watched
and, if he shows special aptitude along these
lines is assigned to a school for practical
course of instruction.
When a man claims to have a trade, he is
given every opportunity to qualify for that
trade,
The navy maintains electrical schools, arti-
fcers' schools, yeoman schools (Which teach
clerical work., hospital training schools,
musician Schools commissary schools for
chefs, cooks, bakers and stewards, machinist
schools, coppersmth schools, aeronautic
schools, schools for instruction in gasoline
engines, seamen gunncrs' schools and tor
pedo schools
4 quote paragraph from the Recruits
Handbook. 1t seems to summarize the entire
navy game.
Recruits should settle down to work and
remember that good conduct, continuous
service will always bring promotion
You're better off in the navy"
d and Michigan (1 Ts'ss))
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-11-19

This page contributed and paid for by
THE Russell MOTOR AXLE c.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-11-19

Page the Diary of c. Lyon Who Ens Navy
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-11-19

Wv THAT has the United States to offer in
NJ the way of career for young
w man?