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The Washington herald., 1912-01-27
EUROPEAN POWERS
FAIL In EFFORTS
Neither Turkey Nor Italy Willing
to Make Compromise to
End the War.

Rome. Jan. 8.-UnIess Italy can force
Turkey to ask for peace. there is little
hope now Of q reconciliation between the
two countries. The European powers have
failed utterly in their efforts to formulate
basis Of reconciliation. Turkey firmly
holds to the position that she cannot hu-
initiate herself by accepting terms which
do not compensate her for the spoliation
Of her domains, and Italy Is obdurate in
the position that II the powers wish 10
bring hostilities TO an end they must do
50 by exerting pressure on Turkey. Italy,
II Is apparent. is willing to concede moth
ing.
The foreign representatives declare that
II they made direct Representations to
Constantinopls and the porte should re-
sist. their only recourse would be CO.
ercion with a naval demonstration in
Turkish waters and probably the occupa-
tion OF Constantinopls a. the result
Premier GIolitti has decided to postpone
the convocation Of Parliament possibly as
late as March in order 10 enable the Ital-
ian forces TO advance into the mountains
OF the interior and force Turkey to come
TO terms
The Washington herald., 1912-01-27
The Weather Bureau.

Sarcasm at the expense of the
Weather Bureau has become such a
habit in this country that it is pleasant
/ to emphasize one of its praiseworthy
endeayors. 1t appears that a branch
of the service, started about two years
ago as an aid to shippers of perishabIe
products, has more than made good.
Through observations made by the bu-
reau, it has been possible to send TO
shippers of fruits and other perish1-
bic commodities throughout the coun-
try timely warning OF storms and other
weather conditions which would en-
danger this form of property in transit
from the place of production to that of
distribution and consumption.
Stations established in the cranberry
marshes on the eastern coast of the
United States, in the citrus orchards
of Florida and California, and ~ other
fruit-growing centers have given warn
ings to growers and shippers during
the past year. which are estimated to
have effected clear saving to them of
s., 10000. sum many times the cost
of the service.
By means of organization and con-
certed action among growers, it is pos
sible now to forestall much of the
damage of an approaching storm by the
prompt gathering of crops, and of hold
ing fruits from shipment when they
were sure to encounter great heat
waves while in transit
The service is clearly of advantage,
and has proven so eficacious that it
constitutes special part of the annual
report of the director of the bureau
to the Secretary of Agriculture.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-27
DIR. N1ToBE TO SPEAK.
Japanese Professor to Deliver Adj
dress at Carnegie Institution

Japanese Professor to Deliver Adj
dress at Carnegie Institution
Dr. Inazo Nitobe. exchange professor
Of Japan. In the interest OF international
peace and good understanding will de-
liver an address on educational subjects
IN the auditorium OF the Administrative
Building OF the Carnegie Institution. SIX
teenth and p streets northwest On Fri-
day evening February , The address u
delivered under the auspices OF the Car
negie endowment for international peace,
at whose instance DR.. Nitobe was desiB-
mated by the japanese government as
the first exchange professor from that
country.
DR.. James Scott, secretary OF the Car
negie endowment, will preside at the
meeting on Friday evening. AMI address,
es will also be made by Senator Elihu
Root. the president OF the endovmsft.
and Senator Theodore Burton, the pres
ident Of the American Peace Society,"
At the close Of the meeting a reception
to Dr. and Mrs. Nitobe will follow IN
the rotunda Of the Carnegie institution
Building On account OF the limited ca
pacity OF the hall. invitations TO the lee
ture and reception have necessarily been
restricted. and are largely confined TO
those who are actively interested In
educational matters.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-27
BRIGHTWOOD PARK
is ALL "HET UP"
Citizens Rap Gas, Kennedy Street
Short Line, and Georgia
Avenue Service.

Through a storm OF snow TO a storm
OF protest came members OF the Bright
wood Park Citizens Association TO the
meeting OF the organization. held last
night in Van Horns Hall. Georgia ave-
nue. and Longfeilow street northwest.
There was something doing every mo-
ment OF the time. Everybody had an az
10 grind and they were not particular
where they ground II. as several times
excited members, unable longer to con-
troll their feelings occupied the floor at
the same moment. and. without obtaining
recognition from the chair, poured forth
their sentiments.
The opinion was unanimously express
ed that the obstruction In Kennedy
street. which II known as 4 street rail-
way, and which has caused much con-
tention among residents OF Brightwood
Park should, without delay, be removed
No benefit, II was said, has been de-
rived from It whatever. and those living
In the street in which It runs are hopeful
that this alleged nuisance will soon be
remedied-
Poor gas was also the subject Of pro-
longed discussion. The association adopt
ed resolution censuring the gas COM
pany for the poor service which. II Is
alleged. Is given the residents Of Bright
wood Park
Not only did the Kennedy street short
line and the gas company receive the
sting OF criticism OF the infuriatsd
speakers. but the Washington Railway
and Electric Company came In for
its share. Declaring the service now
In force on the GeorgfA avenue line Is
abominAble, President c. J. Ayers voiced
the sentiment of the entire membership.
Since the schedule Of the suburban line
snd the Ninth street road were combined.
instead OF being improved the condition
Of affairs Is worse than ever before. ac-
cording to those who spoke.
About the only thing which received
tho approval OF the ''het-up" citizens was
the teachers retirement bill as at pres
ent framed. Recognizing the Importance
OF such a measure, the association
passed resolutions urging its passage.
Not In many months has a meeting of
the association been such a stormy one.
and In the words OF a prominent member
after the meeting. TT was a regular old
time knock-down-and-drag-o affair.""
Among those who spoke were s J. Net
calf, z. w. Shoots, ]. n. Mcintyre, and
NJ J. White.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-27
Washington Hospitals.

1t may reasonably be. expected that
Senator Gallinger, who m addition to
long experience with governmental af-
fairs rs also a physician of ability, will
give especial attention TO the question
of the Washington hospitals when the
District appropriation bill comes before
the Senate for consideration.
Being thoroughly familiar with local
legislation, Senator .Gallinger will re-
member that many years ago an effort
was made to establish municipal hos
pital in this District. The institution
was planned upon such an elaborate
scale that it would have required the
expenditure of 100000 for construc-
ton alone, 10 say nothing of the enor-
nous sum required for annual mainte-
nance. In fact, the designs of the
promoters of the hospital were so ex-
travagant that Congress declined to
accept them. Finally, however, an ap-
preparation was properly made for a
tuberculosis hospital, and this institu-
ton is now in existence.
While there does not seem to be a
repetition of the S3.ooo,ooo idea in the
latest proposition, there can be no
question that tie creation of a munich
pal hospital would be an expensive ad-
dition to the District expenditures. This
cost should not, of course, be con-
sideration if it were absolutely needed,
but it would seem as if there were al
ready enough hospitals in the city to
take care of the INDECENT sick, without
adding 10 their number. Under ths
excellent system first inaugurated by
the Board of Charities, the existing
hospitals are not granted a subsidy, as
in the olden days, but are recompensed
for such service as may be actually
rendered. This is a businesslike and
economical arrangement which helps
the private hospitals, while, at the same
time. it fully meets all public require
ments. 1t is a cooperative system,
which up to the present time mas
worked admirably.
The Chamber of Commerce and the
Medical Society have joined hands in
requesting Congress to allow the ar
rangement TO continue, and their po-
sition should have great weight. 1t is
safe to say that the sum of 100000
which is suggested for municipal hos
pital will not be a tithe of the eventual
expenditure, while it is a matter of
common experience that government in
stitutiOns cannot be managed as eco
nomically as those which are under
private control. 1t is not necessary,
however, to elaborate upon the various
phases of the question, because Senator
Gallinger's training as a physician and
his experience as a legislator will en-
able him to present the entire subject
to his colleagues upon the committee
with an intelligence and judgment that
will command respect.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-27

been a hitch somewhere. anu he left
for hon.e a few days ago. This did not
mean that he had given up hopes Of
appointment. and two days after he left
Washington both the White House and
the Department OF Justice were trying
to reach him by wire and messenger.
There seemed no actual political OPP
position TO the Foraker appointment.
but the Mexican voters eiamored for
recognition and seemed especially anx-
ious 70 be accorded the marshalship. This
made II embarrassing 70 the admins
tration. but the intimation II given now
that II Foraker is not made marshal
something equally good viii be handed
him by the President. The Ohio brother
has not lost interest but has resolutely
refrained from putting In a word at
the White House In all the years that
the New zAexican brother has been re-
ceiying appointments. When the broth
er's name came to the Senate for con-
firmation. the Ohio Senator would vote
approval but his influence was really
never needed at the White House, as
the marshal was quite as wen up IN
New Mexican politics as Joseph Benson
was in Ohio affairs.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-27
JUDGE B.A. HARLAN
DIES SUDDENLY
Venerable Pension Officer and
Leader in Frsternal Bodies Sue
cu,nbs to Erysipelas.

A slight cut on the face, which was
received In a street car accident last
Tuesday, caused the death yesterday az
ternoon Of Judge B. A. Harlan, seventy
five years old, member OF the board OF
reviews Of the United States Pension
ONCE and a weil-known spirit in ira
ternal organizations Of the District Judge
Harlan expired at his home. 81 Rhode
Island avenue northwest Erysipelas de-
veloped in the small laceration he SUI
fered when a street car struck him At
Fifth and G streets, and, according TO
the coroner's opinion, was the direct
cause OF his death
For more than twenty years the ven
erable victim lad been secretary OF the
Michigan Society OF the District When
that organization met last night Il was
expected until the sudden change for the
worse in his condition that Judge Harlan
would be at bis accustomed seat. II was
with bowed heads that the members OF
the organization heard the announce
meut OF Judge HarIan's de5th.
Eyewitnesses who saw judge Harlan
Knocked down by the street car declare
that he did not seem much injured. He
refused hospital treatment and exoner-
ated the motorman OF the car from all
blame. declaring according 10 the police.
that he had Inadvertently attempted to
pass in too close proximity to the car.
When he reached his home, however.
he was suffering greatly from shock. and
summoned his family physician. DR.. Ly-
man B. Swormstedt The physician ad-
ministered treatment and dressed his
wound.
1t was thought that he would recover
quickly from the effects OF the accident
but Il subsequently, developed that he
had caught cold in the laceration and
erysipelas ensued-
Judge Harlan was born In Harvard
County, Md. Early in life he went to
Grand Rapids, Mich He became very
popular there, and was later admitted
to practice at the Kent County bar. In
1SS he received an appointment In the
Pension ONCE. and held the position in
that bureau until the accident which
caused his end Judge Harlan was elect
ed a justice OF the peace. and later be-
came Judge Of the Probate Court OF
Kent County before accepting the gov
ernment appointment He was q member
OF the Masonic order. a Heptasoph. a
Knight Of PythiaS. and q leading spirit
In the National Union
Besides his wife. Judge Harlan Is sur
vived by a daughter. Mrs. Stoneham,
wife of Rev. J. A Stoneham. Of 81.
Joseph. Mich. and a son. II. B. Harlan.
Of this city.
Funeral services probably will be held
under the auspices OF the Masonic order
at the family residence, IN Rhode Island
avenue. tomorrow afternoon. Burial viii
be made at Grand Rapids. Mich. De
tailed arrangements for the funeral had
not been completed at a late hour last
night.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-27
EVERY SATURDAY.
Our Mottos II you - IL in Ths Biz
Stiek, IL isn't neesssarily So
DOOK VISITS
BIG STICK
INCOGNITO?

This exclusive AFFAIR, as usual.
was missed BY The Big Sticks con,
temporArieS. who. when It comes "a
getting adjacent to a thing, are de
pendent upon the only fearless and
porfect-at least that Is what the
dock aid when he visited us. MrS
Connaught was not with him The
dook escaped his retinue Ions
enough to greet u incognito and
ask for q few q those dear old
friends whom be has either heard
about or met during their sojournA.
To be precise, the dock met u
at 432 O'Clock, on Thursday after
noon He arrived accompanied b.
Louis p. Shoemaker, who, As the
two entered our sanctum. was point
ing out how much better London
would Be II It vas governed b.
three commissioner who always got
turned down By Parliament
THERE'S no uncertainty, no wony.
here" expIained Louis. I'VE al
ways know in the District that We
wont set what we ASK for. There
fore"
NY uordP" said the dook. Thsn
he shook, hands with Us and pur-
chased a subscription for ten years.
for which we hope TO receive 4
check soon. On seating himself In
our chair the dook inquired fondly
after his WeIlkn0wn coleaCue. A.
Maurice Low.
''I would have called upon him, I"
the dook explained sadly. but I
couldn't. y'knOE. Hes 50 beastiy
formal"
Then, switching the subject. the
dock remarked that he had met
that eminent physician. Dr.. VIII
lam rindall. on his way up the
street
"Did be seem glad to meet yOur'
We asked.
IT asked him that" Said his
royal highnsss. "but be explained
that be couldn't tell me until be
had conferred With the Board of
Commissionarz He'll put 1t in
writing next month. I expect"
How docs It feel" Louis asked
the dook, ito Be unkie TO Z kingy"
Much the same" Il. r. n. re
pied th0ughtfuIly. "as riding In one
q Ross ADdrsWS Gutomobiles. You
never can ten what's coning next. "
The dook promised 70 write. and
left.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-27
WILLS HUSBANDS PORTRAIT.
widow OF Col. Brackett Provide,
for Its Preservation.

"AoO" OI NoAs DEAcAetN FEONluGu
for Its Preservation.
Rose T. Bracket In her viii. filed for
probate yesterday. directed that her body
be inferred IN Arlington National Gene
terry beside that OF her husband, the late
Col Albert B. Brackett, U. S. A. She
ordered that the portrait Of her husband.
painted by Healy, be given to her nephew.
John Ely Bracket, and to go to the
National Gallery OF Art in this city at
his death, IN accordance with the wish
OF her husband The furniture and house.
hold effects are bequeathed to her sister
Sally ID. McHenry, and the rest OF the
estate is to go to the American Security
and Trust Company, named as executor,
70 be held in trust with the direction to
pay the income from the estate to Sally
D. McHenry for life. At her death the
estate is to go to the nephews, Beverly A.
Bodley and James II. Bodley.
The will OF John Schafer, dated Decem-
Der Z, 1903. was filed for probate yester-
day, devising all her property to her three
granddaughters. Laura Frances, Sarah
May. and Anna Theresa Schafer. and ap-
pointing Laura Frances Schafer executrix
The Washington herald., 1912-01-27
Help the Poor.

Once again Washington is feeling
the cold grip of northeastern snow
storm. The suffering of the poor is in
tensifed, the distress of the unfortr.
nate is keen.
1t is a time for practical and spon-
taneous generosity. As far as possible
the sad condition of the poor should
be alleviated. There are homes in this
city where fuel IS lacking and where
there is not sufficient food and cloth
ing to protect the human body.
Let those who have plenty help those
who are in want.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-27
woRKMEN REPAIRING BRIDGE.
Calvert street Structure Improve
ments VIII Cost $500.

In accordance with the recommendation
Of II. r. Leonard. engineer OF bridges Of
me Pennsylvania Railroad Company, the
work Of strengthening the Calvert street
bridge over Rock Greek. by narrowing
Il has been started. The improvements
to the bridge will cost about S. 800.
The work will take about two weeks.
The plans were drawn by T. C. J. Baily,
engineer OF bridges OF the District The
sidewalks over the bridge are to be elimi-
mated. narrowing the bridge by ten
feet eight inches. The Commissioners
have recommended the erection of a
new bridge but no action has been taken
in the matter. Engineer Baily estimates
that after ive more years OF service the
bridge viii be unsafe for traffic Many
persons have boycotted the bridge be-
cause OF its weakness, and are now US
ing the Connecticut avenue bridge.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-27

furnished the motive of this engineer
ing feat.
With the added means of transpor-
tation afforded by the East Coast Rail-
road and the ship ways through the
peninsula, Southern Florida viii nat
urally enter upon a period of develop
ment which otherwise would have been
impossible. 1t means much for the
progress OF the State, and in short
time will greatly increase the coast
wise commerce of the country.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-27
Unique Diamond necklace.

Frun The New York American.
Mrs. Wickersham. wife Of the Attorney
General, is the proud possessor Of q
unique diamond necklace. It is a ribbon
OF diamonds, set on platinum. about an
inch wide, and long enough to go around
her neck and tie in a bowknot at the
beginning OF her decollete bodice. The
ends OF the ribbon are heavily set with
diamonds. Altogether, the necklace IS
worth about $4,000 Mrs. Wickersham,
who has exquisite taste in Dressing, does
not use other ornaments when she wears
this unique ribbon.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-27
NATIONAL HIVE BUSY.
Maccabees Hold Large Public In
staIlation of Omcers.

National Hive. No /. Ladies OF the
Maecabees Of the World, held one Of
the largest attended public installations
OF officers in its history last night In
the main auditorium of Pythian Tenn
pie A feature OF the programme was
the fancy drills by the Junior guard
team, composed OF daughters OF mem
bers OF the hive. Dancing followed the
ceremonies.
The committee in charge of the IN
stallation was composed OF the following:
Mrs. Lulu s. Hammond, chairman ;
Mrs. Mary L Pierce, vice chairman;
Mrs. Mary T. Dunn. secretary; Mrs.
Emma knight. Mrs Agnes Heath, Mrs.
Nettie Edmunds. Mrs Mary Sheneberger.
Rhoda ireland. Belle Chapman, Mrs. Ira
Castle, Mrs. Nellie d. Graham Floor
committee-Mrs. Hattie Palmer, chair
man; Mrs Della Edmunds. Mrs. Daisy
Reichert, Mrs. Mary Yewenstein, Mrs.
Henry Frank, Mrs. Alma Mangum. and
Mrs. Margaret Draley.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-27
Uncle Walt Says To-day:

winning smile may when seated in his easy
chair his slippers his feet while of doors Ger vale and
hill, the who the weather mill is spreading
TEST OF and isn't hard spring laugh while
OPTIMISM winding up the phonograph which grinds out JOY
strains; and may chortle loud, gadzooks,
when paving books produced by Laura James But
when the housewife says Od sport methnks you'd better
muses. for while and the basement repair
and tinker with the furnace there you still smile
I've gone down those realms below stranger to all grief and
to all that's and blue but when shook the hanged old
CRATE and cawed out cns stones and slate my smile went
up the ue AS came up the cellar stair treat to hear
for those liked spoiled words and then hausfrau
said For shame That way to play the camel Sing like
the dckey-brdsls WALT MASON
The Washington herald., 1912-01-27
WHEN YOU SLIP UP ON THE ICE


You may be As dignihed
As Senator from Maine
You may change the fate Of nations
By the power Of your brain.
You may have q mighty fortune
That for Croezls would srhins.
But you Gn't help looking silly
When you slip up on the iesi
II.
You may hare the airy grsce
OF 9 swan upon the wing.
And may trip along the pavement
With q most Aliuring swing;
You may shins in brilliant haIlroomS
And your dancing may be nice.
But yOu can't help looking foolish
II you sip up on the icsi
III.
You may be 50 truly rood
That yOu wings begin TO gIuW;
You may not have a longing
That your Wifsy doesn't know;
You may be as meek as Moss,
And Be free from eFery Tics,
But you can't help saying d. I'll
When yO1 ut DOM % the icSl
-eDulo-.n
The Washington herald., 1912-01-27
Another Crank at white House.

Declaring that he was Jesus Christ. =
Patrick Barrett, OF New York, called
at the White House yesterday to discuss
religion with President Tart But the
false Saviour did not see the Chier Execu-
tive. He was met at the door by Po-
liceman Dalrymple. who turned him over
to Secret Service Agent James Sloan, jr.
Barrett was later sent to the Washing
ton Asylum Hospital for Investigation.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-27
ALITTLE NONSENSE.

Poems You May Not Care to Know
EXCELSIOR.
The shades OF night were falling fast
As through an ice-bound village passed
A youth who bore mid snow and ice
A banner with the strange device.
Excelsiori
The villagers about him hung.
Although he spoke an unknown tongue.
They saw that he had something good
It was the patent breakfast food,
Exoelsiori
''Oh. stay and rest a bit" they said;
But still the young man pressed ahead
He gained the object that he sought,
For after that they always bought
Excelsiorl
The Washington herald., 1912-01-27
BOOK REVIEWS.

'Distinguished People Have
Met" hy Frederic J. Haskin-
This interesting volume consists
q four chAptsrS The frst Is en-
titled The Duke Of Connaught. :"
The second q The Uncle Of King
Georre." The third 4 The Only
Surviving Son Of the Late Queen
vicoria." The fourth Is The Gov
ernor GeneTl Of Canada" Al Of
the chapters ars entertaining. but
as far as we can determine, they
an relate 10 one and the sane
person. However, as Mr.. Haskin
has announced that the proceeds
from the sale Of the volume will
be devoted 70 enlarging the grili
room q the Prea Club, We hors
that the book viii have q large
sala.
"Auctioa BridEe." By PheiEn O
HaWn.
This valuable onurndium con-
cerning . popular game b written
by a well-knoEn expert and REQ
ogaized authority. It's Hnthor Is one
q The greatest e1ponents of the
science q bridge. and can Be en-
rared 10 tesch It's advanced prin-
spies for the snail sum Of 500 par
minnts. This may seem high. but
It is worth It.
s.How 70 Maks Money" b. 10
ssuh r Ralph. According to this
disinFuiEhed author. all that 4
necessary is TO hire a feE skill
ful engraSers. secure . few psus.es.
buy the right Kind a paper. and
ref 70 Work. The dinecfions are very
simple. and Mr. Ralph's great sue
-cess as q money maker d dem
oustrated every day.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-27
pecI.r. sIr.. Jenes Incapable.

Justice Barnard yesterday confirmed
the judgment OF the jury in finding
Catherine NJ. 3. Jones, eighty-five years
old, OF unsound mind and incapable Of
managing her affairs. Daniel W. Baker,
Mrs. Jones' attorney, fled an appeal. A
niece Of the woman, Miss Charlotte z.
Bates, appeared as complainant in the
action.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-27
WRONG AGAIN.

II males me quite snsy nov
must ccufess.
I am also considerably nettisd.
Because q big snowstom enFslopes
the town.
when 1 pboDhesied Weather un-
WILLIS B. MOORE.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-27
SOCIALISM

OF dukes and thing
The duilArd sines;
They're all right IN thsir line;
But dukes, ] wot,
Don't win the pot
III take four kings In mine.
FRANK B. LORD.