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The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-04-06
JUST YEAR ago.
THIS COUNTRY.
TOOK UP ARMS.
AGATRST KAISER.
Wonderful Steps Made in
Preparing for Greater
Part in War
PREPARATION
is TREMENDOUS
Requirements Gigantic and
Tasks Enormous, With
Soldiers In France

On the 9th day Of April, 1917,
President Wilson proclaimed
the existence of a state Of wa1
between the United States Of
America and the German EN-
pire.
That was one year ago.
Twelveemonths have passed, and
the American. people cannot yet
appreciate the prodigious signi-
fcance Of the action then taken.
In twelve months America has
felt the war It has been
brought home fn many ways.
But even Jet the nation is In
Europe's ssa of blood no more
than ankle deep.
The, story of thespastyear'is a
story Of steadily growing un-
derstanding. Little by little the
meaning of war has been i'm
pressed on the peoples mind.
BY the selectivs service law, by
food and fuel regulation, by
government control of railroads,
by the imposition Of income tax
es, by the calls for popular
+ loans, the government has made
clear that business as usual"
IN time of war issscarcely an ac-
curate phrase. American bust
ness has, indeed, stood staunch-
ly under the strain, but it is not
quite as usual. Individual COM
forts have been diminished, nom
essential activities have dwin-
died, luxuries have been ta-
booed, the private citizen has as
never before been made to real
ize his responsibility as a part
of the republic.
1t was on April 5, one day be
fore the formal declaration of
war, that Secretary Baker laid
before congress an army bill
prepared by the general staff
and approved by the President.
1t provided for the selective
draft and the naturalization of
the,militia. Not until Jun 8 did
the bill become a law. The ma
jchinery Of the draft was at once
lset in motion and the selection
and organization Of the great
national army was begun. The
United States thus became for
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-04-06

seized. On December 3 con-
gress sanctioned a declaration of
war against Austria-Hungary
and few Austrian ships were
added to the spoils Of war. Last
month this nation, acting in con-
cert with Great Britain, an
its intention, in ac-
with a recognized
right Of international law, to
seize all Dutch shipping within
its jurisdiction. Holland, over
awed by Germany, had praeti-
cally withdrawn its shipping
from international commerce,
and could offer no logical objec-
tion to the decision Of the allies.
Very recently an agreement has
been reached with Japan where
by a fleet of japanese vessels is
to be placed in American SER
vice for the period Of the war.
With all these extraordinary
measures and large additions the
problem remains one
OF the most difficult which this
nation must face. la addition
to the great feet Of transports
which is constantly carrying sol
diers to France there must be
am even greater feet to carry
food and other supplies to our
own soldiers, TO our allies and
to the neutral nations. That
there has as yet been no paralyg.
ing lack of facilities is one Of
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-04-06
u. S. ARMY NOW
FACTOR IN WAR.

Now large army is "over
there and larger army is in
training "over here. The
building of the military estab-
Iishment has been carried
through without serious disloca-
ton of the business and indus
tries of the nation. The army
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-04-06

Germans to make any unusual
demonstrations, Except for the
usual raids the Americans have
as yet not been in battle. They
have, however, had a fine ey-
.rcrience of Hun wa methods,
ard are prepared for more ser
ions work at any time.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-04-06
Making Ends Meet

the affairs of almost everyone there always to be
extra expense which makes the saving of money diff
cult The First National knows people who deposit
first the they plan save Usually they able to meet
the other expenses afterward. You might try it.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-04-06

Benedict Arnold was an American
oficer trusted and loved by George
Washington. Three cowboys caught
the spy whose papers exposed Arnold.
Keep your eyes open. Report sus-
picious persons who ask curious
questions.
The Washington times., 1918-07-25

achieved only through the co-opera-
ton and mutual helpfulness OF those
who would personally benefit from
such national advancement
throughout their professional field.
AT the LOckport rendezvous American
musicians, critics, managers, COM
posers. and educators The managers
are given a unique opportunity TO
hear the artists and glvs them en-
gagements. The singers hear the
composers works and Judge them.
The composers become personally &C
quainted with the artists and learn
their needs, possibilities and limita-
tons And among all these people
there is established a feeling CT
camaraderie and a better understand
ing. Thus the aim OF the festivals
loses none of ats altruism and patri-
otto value while yet being materi-
ally advanced toward practical reali-
zation.
In becoming host to, these National
Music Festivals, Lockport has uncon-
sciously followed many examples
from the Old world, where small and
sometimes acquired great fame
through the presentation there OF
certain plays or musical events an
nually. Intelligent self-interest has
prompted the Lockport business men,
and they openly avow this motive:
but American musicians are none the
less grateful to them for the cppor-
tunity to hold the festival.
The Washington times., 1918-07-25
IS
SONG LEADER WITH.
ARMY IN FRANCE

you have heard George and me
speak OF Barker, Sidney Barker?'
asked a nIddle-aged man to a group
of his friends at camp. HE was with
US in college. in the class below. A
whole-hearted sort of chap, with a
twinkle in his eye. He used to have
a fine voice, too, and was in great de-
mand at college affairs.
"For the last ten years he has been
in the automobile business. making
money hand over fst- He had a big
house and entertained a lot. His boy
his only 'child-was up at college
and was graduated last June. The
first day out of college he Joined the
army and went across with Pershing.
Just a private.
HE did 1t with his fathers consent
Barker always was a big man. But
as the days went on, Barker realized
that giving his son to the cause was
not enough. He wanted to give him
self.
'Fae and Mrs Barker talked 1t over,
laid their plans, and before the week
was out they were ready to throw
up their own interests and join the
big game. He sold out his business,
sold his house and most of the furni-
ture, gave half of the proceeds to the
Red Cross, and then offered his serv-
ices to the Y. NJ. c. A.
when they asked him what he
thought he could do, he said he could
sing. Imagine it A millionaire, q
big executive, giving that as his tai.
emit Well. they took him at his word.
He could sing. What's more, he could
get along with men. The next thing
he knew he was ordered to a canton
ment as a song leader.
The Washington times., 1918-07-25
AMERICAN MUSIC
{. FESTIVAL TO Be
GREATEST EVER

The National American Music Fes-
tival held annually at Lockport, N. Y,
will open on September 2 this year
with a fuller weeks program than
ever before. Already scores of artists
from all over the country are SEIZED
uled to take part, as well as a large
number of musical organizations.
Most OF the 40 American composers
represented on the seven-day pro
Gram will also be present to hear
their works interpreted.
The purpose of the festivals has
been from the beginning to secure
Just recognition for American mu-
sicians and American music. This
aim has received an added stimulus
from the war.
1t is the belief OF the directors of
the festival that its object can be
The Washington times., 1918-07-25
'STAR-SPANGLED
BANNER, ANTHEM
FINDS DEFENDERS

must be in the country a score OF COM
posers, any of whom, given a happy
inspiration, could make fthe melody
we need. There may be several poets,
who, feeling the American spirit and
attaining from verbal perversions,
could form that feeling into a poem.
Can't Make EN- Sing.
But suppose now the perfect song
were written, great enough and popu-
lar enough to fulfill our whole desire.
Suppose it were as dne in all these
elements as the 'Marseillaise.' even
so. before il became national in any
sense it would have to'be nationally
loved and sung, And you can lead
people to music, but you cannot make
them sing. Then IL would have to
become mellow with many memories
and tinged with the association OF
innumerabIe hopes and heroisms and
despairs.
'sLet us by all means write our
uatriotic hymns. Then we shall have
to watch and wait. and some day.
perhaps. one Of them may come to
mean something 10 US. AeanWhlie'
we shall have plenty of such mush-
room popularities as Over There and
'Tipperary' and Pack up Your
Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag. And
mushrooms are perfectly good and
wholesome food. AS for The Star
Spangled Banner that represents
fairly the best that topg nation of the
last hundred Sys8Fs alaA been capable
OF appreciatingss dtsS A1ccessor Will
have to do more than merely repre-
sent our possibly fEiproyed modern
taste. 1t will have TO- be recognized
and appreciated, which is a matter OF
happy chance. And 1t will have to
take on tradition, which is a matter
of time"
The Washington times., 1918-07-25

''why Worry" - new comedy by
Montague Glass and Jules Eckert
Goodman, authors of Business Be-
fore Pleasure" will be presented at
the Belasco Theater next Monday
evening for an engagement OF one
week, with Fannie Brice in the lead
ing role, under the direction OF A H.
Woods.
The play is a comedy Of Yiddish
life in New York. 1t is characterized
by the same rich humor, quaint point
of. view and remarkable characteriZa-
tions that marked Potash and PERL
mutter" and Business Before Pleas.
ure"
Miss Brice is in need OF no intro
duction to playgoers. She has been
for years a star in vaudeville and In
the Ziegfeld Follies. This is prac-
tically her first appearance in legiti-
mate comedy. The others in the
splendid company are May Boley, the
famous Avon Comedy Four. of vaude-
vile; George Sidney, Vera Gordon,
and several others OF prominence.
The Washington times., 1918-07-25

In a leading editorial the New York
Sun recently made bold to tackle the
hacI1neyed controversy constantly be-
ing waged over "The Star-SpRngled
Banner and to champion its worthy
cause It admirably pleads its case on
the following points
From time to time we hear criti-
cism of our national anthem. II Is
alleged by the many who know what
they like that the tune goes too high
and that everybody does not like the
words. The few who know all about
art insist that the music and the
words, measured by artistic stand
ards, are alike unworthy to express
the soul OF a great nation. In all
these criticisms there may well be a
good deal of truth. But as against
them we have two certain and sim
pie facts which criticism is power
less to remove. The first is that The
Star-Spangled Banner was written
a century ago; the second is that 1t
has been generally identified with
our patriotism ever since
Boards and RACES.
There are, perhaps unfortunately,
certain things which no amount of
money and brains and energy can
produce promptly at will. You can
not improvise a tradition or a tree.
You cannot. as G. X Chesterton has
pointed out, grow a beard in q Mt Of
rage. Neither can all the kings
horses and all the kings men achieve
over night a nation or a home. The
most that can be done in haste is to
begin these things
"Their growth requires, whether
we like it or not, the deliberate ef-
fects Of time and fortune. There
The Washington times., 1918-07-25
CHESAPEAKE BEACH.

Vallecita's leopards will be the spe-
cial vaudeville attraction at Chesa-
peake Beach for the two weeks Pc
riod beginning next Monday, free per-
formancs being given daily at and s
o'clock. Five large and thoroughly
trained leopards will be exhibited.
These animals have been shown in
practically all of the large cities on
the Keith and Orpheum circuits.
Warm weather is increasing the
size Of the crowds at the beach. Cool
breezes from the bay blow over the
mile-long boardwalk day and night
The Washington times., 1918-07-25
STRAND.

Beginning today and continuing
through the remaining days OF the
Moore's Strand Thcater will he The
Doctor and the Woman" Lois Weber's
impressive perturbation Of Mary Rob
erts Rinehart's best seller, *" in
which the principal roles are played
upon the screen by Mildred Harris and
True Boardmsn.
For the first four days Of next week.
beginning Sunday, the Strand will Of
fer as its major attraction, a new
Cecil B. De Mile special production
for Aircraft, entitled, I'VE Can't Have
Everything" The Cast includes
Wanda HawIey. Sylvia Dreamer. Hath-
Iyn williams. Theodore Roberts. FL
lott Dexter, FULLY Marshall, and Rob
ert Hatton.
The Washington times., 1918-07-25
POLLS.

Richard Walton Tully is one OF the
most progressive of the young pro-
ducers OF the day. He has to his
credit such large money-getters as
THE Bird of Paradise "Omar. the
Tentmaker," THE Masquerader,' and
THE Flame"
At Polls Theater for the week be-
ginning next Sunday night he will
present Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Drew in
a now comedy. Keep Her Smiling.
This marks the return OF these popu-
lar stars to the theater OF the spoken
word. 1t has already had long and
successful engagement in Boston, and
goes direct from this city to the
Astor Theater, New York.
The Washington times., 1918-07-25
CASINO.

Opening with a matinee Sunday. the
Casino will give another exhibition of
it's two-in-one policy. called The
Pleasure Seekers" with a chorus OF
thirty or more girls.
The change Of comedians will be
carried out as usual This alone has
added greatly to the success Of the
Casino THIS summer. As the regular
season sets in new features will be
added and the patrons can look for
ward to one of the best series Of
shows in Washington this fall and
winter.
The Washington times., 1918-07-25
MARSHALL HALL.

Preparations are now being formu-
lated by the management OF Marshall
Hall for the thirty-fourth annual
Marshall Hall is proving a particu-
larry popular spot with those who
seek relief from the heat these op-
pressfve days and nights. The steam
er Charles Manchester makes three
trips there daily, leaving the Seventh
street wharves at 10 a m. and 2:30
and ESQ D. m.
The Washington times., 1918-07-25
MINERS ENTHUSIASTIC
FOR BIGGER OUTPUT

Fuel officials say enthusiasm for
increased coal production is grow
ing among miners in all sections of
the country.
At Stoneboro. Pa. 80 miners VINO
had retired, volunteered again to
take nm pick and shovel to swell the
OUTPUT Of mines there. They were
given employment in a new opening
Of a mine, not yet connected by rail-
road. and have piled up 1000 tons.
This instance, officials say, Is typic'
al of numerous others.
The war requires the loan % your
money. Buy War Savings stamps.
The Washington times., 1918-07-25
GARDEN.

On Friday and Saturday at Moore's
Garden. Thcater the feature will he a
Bluebird production de luxe. The
Empty Cab" a mystery photodrama Of
newspaper life.
The first three days Of next week at
lars" in which are filmed three Vita
the Garden will be devoted 10 Parallels
new feature. starring Bessie Barriscale,
Patriotism" On Wednesday and Thurs
day will be shown. "One Thousand Dol
graph stars OF familiar proficiency-Ed-
ward Earle. Agnes Ayres and Florence
Deshon- Eos the last two days Of next
week the scheduled attraction is Win
ner Takes ALL" a Bluebird aim.
The Washington times., 1918-07-25

Clifton Crawford, the star Of many
musical comedy successes in England
and his home country, is appearing
again in vaudeville and will be at B.
+. Keith's Theater next week. As a
raconteur of stories, singer Of dit
ties, and reciter OF dramatic poems.
Mr.. Crawford is easily the peer OF
the vaudeville realm.
The extra added attraction will be
The Washington times., 1918-07-25

formed by the presentation for the
while of two celebrated musical art
lists, Fradkin, the Russian violinist'
and Jeanne Tell, the prima donna
soprano.
Ames and Winthrop viii oner
Caught in a Jamb," tarcical con
ceit. Joseph Z. Bernard and Com
pany will offer the Query comedy,
aWho Is She?" Others will be Mar
garet Young. the singing coincidence;
the Eddie Miller duo in harmonious
blending: frankie Wilson, posing in
"A Modern Mirage" Jack and ktttie
Demaco in the Garden Of Surprises;
The Washington times., 1918-07-25
Promised at the Capital Playhouses

age Of increasing numbers, who find
delight In concerts by the Ladies' Lib
erty Orchestra, the free dancing and free
photoplays.
Great Falls Park is reached by fast
electric trains, which leave the terminal
at Thirty-sixth and n streets at fire.
quent intervals. The ride through the
nearby hillside will be found to be one
Of the pleasant features Of the days
outing.
The Washington times., 1918-07-25
LoEw,s COLUMBIA.

Sunday and for the first half OF
next week, Elsie Ferguson will be
seen at Loew's Columbia in 'The
Danger Mark" taken from a story oy
Robert w. Chambers. The story:
Geraldine Seagraye comes from a
line of wealthy but dissipated ances-
tors. The night Of her coming-out
party she is induced to drink cham
payne to excess, and almost loses the
man she loves in consequence. AT the
end of the story she proves to herself
that she has conquered her appetite
and then only will she consent to re-
new her engagement.
Thursday and for the last half OF
the week Sessue Hayakawa will be
seen in THE City of Dim Faces
The Washington times., 1918-07-25
GLEN ECHO PARK

The smooth floor OF the dancing
pavilion at Glen Echo Park continues
to be the center of attraction for
the thronGs that visit the popular re-
sort nightly. The "peppy" music of
the ten-piece orchestra makes one
forget the torrid weather Of the city.
For those who do not dance the
park offers three OF the best coolers"
to be found in any amusement place
gravity railway. the derby racer.
and the whip. while a long list of
minor attractions serve 10 make =
pleasant afternoon or evening.
The Washington times., 1918-07-25
Science Seeking
The First Story of the Flood

Biblical students and all those interested
in Science will find much to interest them in
this story of the search for the lost our of the
ChaldeeS" or the worlds first library and its
revelations of the gigantic catastrophe whose
memory is found in the sacred history of
every race and tribe.
The Washington times., 1918-07-25
Why the U-Boat
Cannot Get Our Troopships

A two-page description with illustrations
of patiently worked out inventions and devices
which have overcome the menace of the
German submarines and have upset the
Kaisers plans to keep the American Army
from crossing the ocean.
The Washington times., 1918-07-25
BLOCK" SONG
SERVICE CUSTOM
SPREADS RAPIDLY

The movement started by Miss
Beatrice Eaton, of Philadelphia. for
the block song service Is spreading
rapidly in her own city under her
Jealous and enthusiastic leadership
as well as to other cities which have
heard Of this unique and splendid
idea
Twice a month all the neighbors
on one block or from several CON
tiguous blocks, often several hun
bred in all, group themselves II the
cool evening in the center OF some
street having no traffic. and sing.
Lusty and Cheerful.
The singing is lusty and cheerful,
for everyone has some pent-up emo
lions that demand release and this
neighborly way of expressing them
after a days hard work and strain
delights their hearts.
Its the best thing can do" Miss
Eaton said IN between her strenuous
work OF organizing these block song
services. 81 want our boys over
there to know that we remember
them all the time know 1t would
make them happy TO know that at
o CLOCK on AlIeIndlb AuSSNagS
dreds of their friends are standing
out in the street which they remem-
Der so well. singing to keep jolly and
happy"
Coming Rapidly to Fore.
. Community music in all its phases
is coming rapidly and steadily to the
fore in matters Of wartime interest.
Community singing must have come
from the commune OF the French
revolution. The same trinity Of lib
erty. equality. fraternity is every
where apparent-equality of every
body with his neighbor and with the
leader. and a most cordial fraternity
peryading the entire group Park
sings. school sings. church sings
community center sings-an these are
in the zenith oAtheir glory, and now
one more unique plan comes to join
the happy family. On cool summer
evening with a dark blue sky as
canopy and the stars blinking
merry accompaniment, melody just
seems to pour forth from the heart
The able, sympathetic song leader.
who Is to be found In every neighoor-
hood. has not much trouble In steeg-
ing this desire to. sing into patriotic
channels
Before the summer is much fartner
progressed. Miss Eaton expects tnat
her idea will be applied far and wioe
over the. country.
The Washington times., 1918-07-25
GREAT FALLS PARK.

AT the height Of the summer season
Great Falls Park Is enjoying a patron
The Washington times., 1918-07-25
The Unique Confessions
Of tx. c. B."

K.-C c. B. and his Quaint Towne Gossip
are known to all Washington. And to know
K. C. B. is to love him. You will become
even better acquainted and more appreciative
of his Column Conductor after you have
read his unique confessions. K c. B. insists
that it is not his fault that he makes you
laugh or makes you cry, and in this article
sits right down and tells you all about it.
The Washington times., 1918-07-25
How Expatriate James Hazen Hyde
Turned All American Again

You will want to read how this once most
gorgeous of social butterflies and entertainer
extraordinary has had all frivolous fancieS
burned away in the fire of war. Today this
e former trifler with time is working heart and
soul for the benefit of the soldier boys in
France. He sleeps under the American flag.
. He is a most valued Y M. GA. worker.
The Washington times., 1918-07-25
"Where Love Leads"
By Elinor Glyn

This stirring serial lis riding to its climax
as fast as the pen of Elinor Glyn can drive it
and that's some speed, Altogether it is a
story very much worth while, and one which
finds counterpart in real life time and time
again.
The Washington times., 1918-07-25
"Stolen Happings"

This is different kind of story, told com
pete in next Sundays Magazine Section.
The Washington times., 1918-07-25

This is the fifth in the series of Christy
War Posters. 1t is printed in five colors, and
the original has been given to the United
States War Department for use in recruiting
or in any other way that the department may
deem advisable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-14
Another Large Audience.

When Mr.. Wilson reached the meet
ing of the Connecticut avenue or
ganization, in the Army and Navy
Preparatory School, shortly before 10
o'clock. he found another large audi
enca awaiting him.
the members. because the credit goes
entirely to the boys who started the
Germans back at Chateau Thierry.
and kept them going afterward, but
if food did not win it, it at least
saved the war at one stage, he de-
clared. This was when the food ac-
ministrator of England cabled Mr..
Hoover last sping that food must be
had at once, or the consequences
would be disastrous.
Compared with a normal shipment
Of 5, 000,O00 tons Of food to Europe an
nually. America must send over TO-
100000 tons next year. Mr.. Wilson
said. if it is to conquer the spectre of
famine that hangs over Europe. The
additional supplies may be obtained
only through the patriotic and united
action of all Americans in saving food
wherever possible, he said.
Mr. Wilson said that the food coun-
Gil of the District has an opportunity
to set the world an example in eHec-
tive community corporation.
The association unanimously adopt
ed a resolution expressing apprecia-
tion of Mr.. Wilson's services as food
administrator and calling on the COM
munity to support the food council as
Loyalty as it has the food adminiStra-
ton.
President W. B. westlake presided
at the meeting. The association went
mont of a community laundry. 1t also
adopted a resolution recommending
the use of Klingle valley as an addi-
ton to Rock Creek Park.