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The Washington herald., 1913-08-25
MONDAY, AUGUST o. 1913.
The Presidents Mexican Message.

The people of the United States are
practically Of one mind in regard tc
President Wilson's Mexican policy, and
Huerta was wrong to doubt this. They
trust him, and they will support him.
Partisanship, self-interest, and jingo-
ism alike have yielded to the SINGER
ity and reasonableness of his course
If extreme measures become necessary
south of the Rio Grande. the fault will
not be his.
Unless Gen. Huerta has devoted
himself to a continued lawless tyranny,
he should be among the first to rec
ognize the situation which the Presi-
dent has created. Huerta's future, the
future of Mexico, the welfare of mil
lions OF people, depend largely upon
the acceptance OF the good will and
good faith which seek in Mexico or
der, stability, and progress.
With every allowance for the sensi-
tiveness and ambition of the warning
factions in Mexico, it is strange that
even they cannot see that the Presi-
dent OF the United States is best
equipped to assist in the establishment
Of peace and justice. His attitude
from the first has been that of a pa
tient and unselhsh friend, ready at
all times to be Of assistance, and able
1t the proper moment to use his au-
thority in behalf OF liberty and right.
We may, therefore, confidently an
ticrpate that the message promised for
tomorrow will be for the best inter
c~t, not only OF that ill-fated land,
but OF the foreign powers.
In his demand upon Mexico Satur-
day for the punishment of the muir
drrers OF Griffen. an American, the
President demonstrated for his impa-
ticnt critics, at home and abroad.
what careful analysts OF his character
already knew. that behind the amiable
diplomacy with which he has en-
Gcayorcd 10 aid Mexico there is a
Strength which, coupled with the Office
Of President OF the United States,
makes him to be most sought as a
friend. most feared as an enemy, in
the Mexican affair.
1t seems assured that Mr.. Wilson's
message, if it is delivered to Congress
as planned. will convince the powers
of Europe. a. well as the peoples OF
Mexico and the United States, that
spirit and determination are no more
lacking in his makeup than patriot
ism and courage are lacking in the
composition of the American people
The alternative. that the message be
not delivered. because of the better
ment Of conditions in Mexico, will be
more convincing that President Viii
son has proved himself a great states
man in successfully administering,
without resort 10 the violence of arms,
affairs in which a majority of the
diplomats of the world are represented
to have declared only the mailed fist
could be employed effectively.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-25
He should Worry.
From the Detroit Free Press.

From the Detroit Free Press. ..-
At least one Detroiter is possessed of a
philosophical turn or mind that should
send him through life content with his
lot. Recently he had the misfortune to
break an arm while cranking his auto
mobile. A few days later a friend en-
countered him on the street and started
to sympathize with him because of his
trouble. The man with a broken arm
sat up in his seat and eyed his friend
closely. - --- .'"
"why should worry?" he inquired.
'Your accident" said the astonished
sympathiZer. :..a. ... ...r ..
say" eonfded the injured one. I
haven't any holler coming on that score.
Do you know just a few days before
broke my arm l took out an accident
policy that pays ne SIS a week? hire
a chauffeur now for SIS. That leaves me
so every week with which to buy gaso-
line for the car. Not so bad, eh?"
The Washington herald., 1913-08-25
TO BEAUTIFY CITIES.
Move Toward AbolishinR UnsightI.
Poles by Electrical Associations.

A joint committee, representing the
American Electric Railway Association,
the National Electric Light Association.
the American Institute OF Electrical en-
gineers, and the American Telegraph and
Telephone Company, met in New York
recently and settled on a form of agree
ent, which. when adopted by their re-
spective organizations, is going a long
way toward abolishing many of the
poles which disfigure the streets of our
cities, says the Aera.
The committee on the joint use of poles
has been at work for more than a year
and has arrived at a satisfactory solu-
ton of the troubles that have hitherto
compelled each company to insist on
separate pole for its wires. This re-
port of the committee will be made at
the annual convention Of the American
Electric Railway Association at Atlantic
City, October 13 to II, and will contain
a code to govern the distribution of
wires when poles are jointly used. In
addition, 1t will recommend a standard
form OF agreement between individual
companies, and its adoption should be
welcomed by civic improvement DodIes
everywhere.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-25
TO BUILD UP BELLE ISLE.
DctrOIT's Pleasure Ground TO Re En-
IarEed by Dumping Dirt.

Prom the Detroit Journal
As human lives are saved by the trans
fusion of blood, so will Detroit save Belle
Isle by the TRANSMISSION of soil.
The operation will be performed by TAX
ing several thousand cubic yards OF dirt,
dug from Detroit cellars in the next
two or three years, and adding 1t to the
islands shoreline. Not only, will the
islands life be saved. but 1t will be
made healthier and bigger than a white
man has ever seen it.
1t will be one of the greatest jobs of
surgical engineering ever attempted in
the Middle West. The islands area,
which originally was about 700 acres, will
be increased one-third. The new shore
line will be protected by a barrier OF
stone riprappinS.
The government map shows that the
city may extend the island 2,4OO feet at
the foot 5000 feet at the head, 800 feet
at the farthest point north, and 500 feet
at the farthest point south.
The dirt to carry out the work is the
least of Commissioner Dust's worries.
He said that excavation contractors
would not only jump at the dumping
use the island for a temporary dumping
ground, but would gladly pay all the costs
Of the haul. It-is believed the work will
require two or three years.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-25
PONDEROUS PERSONAGES
QUEEN ELIZABETH
Dy,GEORGE FITCH,
A uthor of "At Good Old SIwash."

literature. and Elizabeth got first peep
at all of Bill Shakespeare's new plays.
Elizabeth reigned until she became very
old, and while she never married she
never entirely lost hope. She died great
ly beloved, but history would be kinder
to her II she had not, in a careless mo-
ment. signed the death warrant of her
cousin. Mary. Mary ran the neighborina
The Washington herald., 1913-08-25
Close Fitting Underwear.

The up-to-date undergarments are made
Of sheerest materials, are close fitting
and have fiat trimmings. Fine nsinsooks
and bastistes, sheer crepes, allover en-
broideries and even organdies are being
used.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-25
Mnufh He N cinrh

Oh. for a straw hat that will keep
Forever clean and bright
Oh. Tor rneltless collar that
Is ever stiff and wliitel
Oh. for tan shoes that ever shine,
For ties that never fray!
oh. for pair of summer pants
In which the creases stayi
The Washington herald., 1913-08-25

We are bound to admit that there is
such a thing as sheer luck. How else
can one explain what has befallen the
hotel keepers of sherbrooke, Canada?
The Washington herald., 1913-08-25
C,Ior Note I'm Lingerie,

Much Of the new lingerie shows net
rufflesc edged with colored lawn. Pale
pink, blne, lavender or yellow lawn Is
used, and II is applied to the net in the
form OF an inch-wide hem.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-25

strong for her, and then she came to
Elizabeth for protection. Elizabeth was
very kind to her and allowed her to wear
a beautiful black velvet gown while being
executed. Being relative to monarch
in those days was more unhealthy than
the possession OF taste for aviation Is
today.
CCopnsht. 1915, by George Mathew Adarns)
The Washington herald., 1913-08-25

The House Judiciary Committee has
buckled on its armor and has gone after
a Speer.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-25

There was at least one honest man on
the New York police force. He has just
died and left an estate Of 5000.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-25

1t takes something more than dynamite
to give the average New Yorker a real
shock.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-25

Artificial meat that tastes like the real,
but which Is claimed to have greater food
value, is being made from malt grains
by q BelRian chemist.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-25

The old adage that two heads are better
than one has not been proved by the sit
uation in New York State.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-25
ALITTLE NONSENSE.
FIGURATIVELY SPEAKING.

Vacation over, l am back;
Those hotel men We're Neros.
Ny finances today. alack.
Are but a string OF 1000.
Economy must rule, I find;
turn my cuffs and collars,
And think of girls left behind;
Also a lot Of $$$$
His Decision.
why do you avoid me OF late, ole
chap? We used to be good friends"
Il hear that you. after borrowing
money from me, allude TO me as a piece
of cheese"
Just a little harmless persihage. ole
man."
"Just the same. I think I had better
keep away from mice"
Can't Keep Out.
why are you investigating automo.
biles so thoroughly? Going to buy a
CARP
NO; but want TO be able to butt in
with advice when see one stalled in
the street.
Way IL Goes.
ITS a world of perverslty."
How now?'
Look at my grass. Scanty on tho
lawn and thick in the gravel walks"
Human Nature.
No man attends unto his friends,
Or free advice.
He'd rather to a stranger go
And pay price.
In Later Life.
DO you have to be born with all these
bumps"
'oh, no." said the phrenologist, "some
bumps are acquired. A man often gets
4 bump of caution through being kicked
by horse"
The Bohemian Life.
'I fear 1 shall have TO let you go and
employ a brunette model" said the ar
tist"
II hoped" responded the model, that
was giving satisfaction"
You are But you are a blonde and
am all out Of yellow paint"
An on Year.
Things are getting slow; no couple got
married in bathing suits this summer.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-25

some people seem to mistake lsziness for
patience.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-25

1t is fine to take a vacation-and a
whole lot finer TO get over it.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-25

Huerta begins to show signs Of coming
to woodrow Wilson'S senses.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-25
In Later Life.
The Bohemian Life.
An on Year,

Things are getting slow; no couple 60
married in bathing suits this summer.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-25
Human Nature.

No man attends unto his friends,
Or free advice.
He'd rather to a stranger go
And pay a price.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-25
Can't Keep Out.
Way IL Goes.

Its world of perversity."
How now?"
Look at my grass. Scanty on the
lawn and thick in the gravel walks"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-07-07

Once the employers, through the
force of public opinion, are made to
give working girls the cardinal righ.
to organize for their own protection,
1 think it will be found that they are
amply able to look after themselves.
The only way so to arouse public
opinion as to force millionaire en-
ployers to give girl workers that
right, is by giving the wages and
condition Of working girls that full
publicity the voluntaTy-commission-
etc. so greatly deplores.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-07-07

be better able to resist the Devil if
left alone and friendless and in ignO-
rance than if she should happen to
know that the people have seen her
desperate struggle and are ready to
fight to help her to better things.
l think, however, that the under
lying reason for the argument of the
professional reformers is that they
feel certain that if the working girl
once fully understands how she is be-
ing cheated by a greedy employer
she will become dissatisfied.
Anyone who has listened to a pro-
fessionaI reformer knows that in his
mind dissatisfaction is the first of the
seven sins. A dissatisfied person is
so troublesome a thing. A profess
sionaI reformer wants everyone salts
fed and thanking God for allowing
him to exist and be exploited by
someone with a little more money or
cunning. It makes the work of re-
forming so easy.
So the professional refOrmers
plead for no lifting of the mystery
around the wages and working and
living conditions of the working girl
lest she become dissatisfied, and, be-
ing dissatisfied, rebel.
This is a very fine philosophy for
those who are content to bend the
knee to the God of Things as They
Are. but think that a little less mys-
terry anent the working girls struggle
to live and a good deal higher wages
for the services she gives a set of
greedy employers, who, because of
mystery surrounding the wages and
conditions Of working girls, have
been enabled to continue to pay these
girls starvation wages and beat down
their every effort to organize for their
own protection, would be much more |
likely to help the girls in their strUg- |
gle to live.
And I am perfectly certain that |
American working girls do not need |
70 hO 4o1
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-07-07

Internal revenue receipts from
drinks and tobacco, the past year,
were over three hundred million dol
lars. The hight cost of Hving-oh
well, we should worry!
( -ibno9 swoha -odv 10 isl vga. % snf
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-07-07

RObert-YOu are a nice, nice papa
Father-YOu are a lOVable, little
son.
Robert want new, red wagon.
Father-Is that why you hug me?
RObert-Well, that's the way ma
ma does when she wants sOmethin'.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-07-07

The sewage farms of Not
Eng, having been worked
years at a loss, it is propose
vote them to growing sugs
Transforming the buildings il
eTn sugar factories.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-07-07

19gsGEm- IOtCE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-30
is PREPARING TO MAKE
CHINA A BATTLE-GROUND
Japanese Policy Means Planting Gar
risons to Forestall Others.
Cordial to England.

LONDON, September 3O.-A Picking dis
patch to the Daily Telegraph says:
Japan is preparing to make China q
battle-ground. Her rivalry with Russia
was not settled by the late war. No Rus
so-Japanese agreements exist covering
Mongolia. The Japanese policy has been
devoted to preventing the status quo in
Manchuria, thus leaving her free to take
any necessary countervailing steps.
THE japanese policy in China, summed
up. means the planting of garrisons with
out territorial leases, thereby guarantee
ing the integrity of China by forestalling
others. At Hankow the garrison of 2,o:.
men will be retained. Another probably
will be planted at the Great Tayeh iron
mines nearby. Special Japanese conces-
sions under police control will be demand
ed at Marking. which policy will be re-
peated at Fuchow. Annoy and elsewhere.
In case of trouble the railways also will
be demanded
1.-The Japanese naval units will be in
creased in Chinese waters. There will be
no danger to British interests II Great
Britain displays her usual flexibility.
Picking is no longer the capital. the
loss of Mongolia and the absence of the
usual intercourse rendering it impotent
and transferring the power to the south.
Japan with practically the whole Chinese
revolutionary party under lock and key In
Toxic, holds out her hand to England,
knowing that the alliance is more impor-
tant and necessary than ever"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-30
VOTES CASH TO CHURCH.
Hyattsville Shows Appreciation for
Use of Bell for Fire Alarm.
ecial Correspondence OF The Star

Special Correspondence OF The Star
EVANSVILLE. September 80, 1913.
The mayor and common council last
night passed q resolution appreciative of
the courtesy extended by st. Jerome
Catholic Church for the use OF the church
bell as fire alarm during the past twelve
years and appropriated $50 as a contribu-
ton to the church fund. The resolution
was the result of letter from the pas
tor. Rev. Thomas S. Dolan, in which he
stated that the service would be discon-
tinued November I in view Of the fact
that the council could not see its way
clear to remit an assessment for certain
street improvements in front OF the
church property.
The town treasurer, W. A. Shepherd.
reported receipts for the month to be
81, S4236. and the expenditures $1.S26O 6.
OF the receipts $500 was received from the
county authorities on account of road re-
bate money, $I30.S6 general taxes and
$3.50 30 water rentals.
The council RENTED fines imposed by
Justice Wissman upon Eugene Beckwith
for violating the building regulations and
W. A. Dorr for falling to pay dog tax.
Councilman fainter called attention to
vandalism occurring in the rooms OF the
fire department of the new municipal
building and also urged that the property
qualification required for a person to be
chief Of the fire department he eliminated d.
AS we'll as the provision allowing three
black balls to keep a prospective member
ont of the department III.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-30
| ANsTON REMEMBERED
IN WILL OF HIS UNCLE
Gets Share of Charles 81. Demar's
Property on Death of
Widow.

Aubrey Lanston. whose alleged infatu-
alton for beautiful Belgian tea girl led
to the filing of suit for legal separa-
ton by his wife, Ethel Y. Lanston, is
remembered in the will of his uncle,
Charles H. Demar, dated May 20 last,
and offered today for probate. On the
death of Mrs. Clara V. Demar the widow,
Mr. I4anston is to have a life interest in
premises 3O12 0 street northwest
The matter of a ratification by CHIEF
Justice Clabaugh of a compromise settle
ment reached by the I1anstons was not
presented to the court today. The Amer
lean Security and Trust Company, trustee
of the estate of Tolbert Lanston. had not
prepared it's answer to the rule issued
against it to prevent Mr.. Lanston draw
ing on his income, The answer Is eX-
pected tomorrow it was stated.
BY his will. Mr.. Demar provides life
interest in house 3O12 . street northwest
to his wife and at her death the use OF
the property is given Mr.. Lansten during
his life At the death of the nephew the
property goes to Joseph E. Demar OF
New York city and Josephine L. Klein
schmidt of this city.
Nine shares of Mergenthaler Linotype
stock is given 10 the son, Joseph T.. De-
mar. The remaining estate Is left TO
the wife absolutely. The American Secur-
ity and Trust Company is named as
executor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-30
LIVELY FIGHT EXPECTED.
Representative Thomson Seeks Facts
About Southern Pacific Oil.

Giving notice that he intends to press
his fight against the Southern Pacific
Railroad Company and also to demand
that the Attorney General should give
the House OF Representatives all the
knowledge at his disposal relative to oil
that is being taken from certain western
lands by the railroad. Representative
Thomson Of Illinois introduced a privi-
legged resolution into the House today.
He will call it up at the end of seven
days, and a lively fight is expected be-
tween Representative Thomson. progress
sive. and some of the members OF the
democratic party. particularly the judici-
airy committee.
Representative Thomson's claim is that
the Southern Pacific is wrongfully taking
enormously valuable oil shipments from
a tremendous stretch of land which was
given to the railroad with the express
provision that no mineral deposits should
be taken by the railroad. He introduced
a resolution several days ago. but II was
not in such form as to be privileged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-30
MAJORITY OF HER ESTATE
LEFT IN TRUST FOR SALE
Will of Mrs. Mary E. Cohen Has
Been Filed for Pro-
bate.

The will of Mrs. Mary E. Cohen, dated
November Il, 1909. and modified by codi-
Gil of February 10, 1911. was filed for
probate today. The household effects at
1915 Euclid street are left to her daugh-
tiers. Maggie Il. Bartlc and Clara G.
Woodward. The remaining estate is de-
vised to the Washington Loan and Trust
Company in trust to sell and make distri-
button OF the proceeds. In the sale of
her half interest in the shoe business OF
Robert Cohen & Son preference of pur-
chase is given to her son, William Is.
Cohen, who owns the remaining half of
the business.
In the distribution Of the estate VIII
liam K Cohen and Maggie E. Bartle are
to have one-fourth each absolutely. The
remaining half is to be held by the trust
company and the income paid to Clara
c. Woodland and Robert l.. Cohen in
equal shares.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-30
TO USE ISHAM SHELL.
Compartment Design to Be Tested at
Naval Proving Grounds.

The first experiment With the Ishsm
compartment shell will shortly be made
at the naval proving grounds at Indian
Head. tive twelve-inch shells, designed
by Mr. Isham, have been delivered TO the
Navy Department. and will have "A test
to determine whether the compartments
can withstand the force OF being fired
from the guns, They will not be filled
with high explosives as II is not deemed
safe, to- attempt to fire such a she'll from
gun until IL has been demonstrated
that the compartments will not fly 10
pieces before they are projected from the
gun. The compartments will be filled
with sand
II the shells stand the first, test then
the ordnance bureau proba bly, viii take up
the work of testing them with high ca
plosives. II is claimed by Mr.. lsham
that the COMPARTMENTS in his shell are
SO designed as to make il possible 10 use
high explosives in long range tiring.:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-30
WOULD BALK STOCK SALE.
Trust Company Acts for Mrs. Rix
ford, Recently Adjudged Insane.

The Washington Loan and Trust Com
pany. as committee OF the estate of Mrs.
Caroline j.. Rixford. recently adjudged in
sane. today filed suit against Callahan +.
keene. George r. Little and Union Saw
ings Bank to enjoin disposition of certain
stock claimed to belong tn Mrs. Rixford.
The claim Is made that while mentally
incapable Mrs. Rixford was persuaded To
purchase stock of the bank. which. it is
alleged. was transferred to Keene and
Little without consideration. Attorney
Frederick A. Fenning represents the COM
mittee. :. 4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-30
Was Universally Liked.

| News of Maj. McDowell's death was
received with deep regret by the older
members of the House, without regard
| to party, for all of the seniors in service
| had known him, and he was universally
| liked. Prior to the democratic victory he
had been a familiar figure at the Capitol
| for seventeen years. and his Office during
the republican regime was a popular
| gathering place.
Representative Browning of New
Jersey, former chief clerk of the House.
expressed great sorrow over the death
of his old friend.
Il served him as an officer of the
House during his entire term. said Mr.
Browning today, land can speak with
knowledge of the deep admiration and
genuine respect in which he was held by
all who came in contact with him.
He was one of the most lovable of
men, of very genial and warm hearted
nature. Everybody liked him. and he
was as popular on the democratic side as
among the republicans. He was a plain
spoken man, whose word was his bond.
No meant no. and if he said yes it
meant performance. He was a most ex
cellent official and his administration was
splendid, his men supporting him with
great loyalty.
In private life he was transformations.
though a man of considerable means.
His pension he never touched except to
give 1t away to his old comrades of the
G. A. r. less fortunately situated in life
than himself. He was fond of compan-
iOnship, could enjoy a good story and tell
one, and always was in good humor"
Was Printer and Banker.
Maj. Mcdowell was born at Franklin,
Pa, in 1915. and after receiving a COM
mon school. education became printer.
Later he engaged in the banking bust
ness. He was elected as a republican to
the Fffty-third Congress and was later
elected clerk Of the House.