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The Washington herald., 1914-12-11

After going to the front and suffering the same
hardships of war experienced by his soldiers it is
difficult to imagine Germany's war lord making a
fight for life against disease while crisis is rapidly
approaching in the titanic struggle progressing
involving the future of his country. The New York
Sun says:
1t is a contradiction of destiny paradox of
real life that he who is the very soul of the
fict, the concentrated spirit of German ambitions
and activities, should be snatched from the storm
center, rendered weak and impotent respects the
great purposes to which he has devoted his life
It is wonderful to think that under the hand of
Providence he who should be the inspiration the
impulse to his people, has of sudden become an
added grief and anxiety amid their many trials.
Emperor Wilhelm, even on his sick bed, is the
dominating figure in the world of today and his
condition is watched with as much concern as the
varying fortunes of his armies What effect his
death might have is matter for conjecture, but it
is certain that his faithful fighting subjects will do
their utmost to achieve some victory in the hope
that the news will act as stimulus to him in his
weakened state,
The Washington herald., 1914-12-11
HISTORY BUILDERS.
Two Anecdotes of the Late William
NJ. Evarts.
Cwrft,a Expressly for Tho HcraldJ
by DIR. 4. j. EDWARDS.

ny DAhs A~s os LII " -
At the time OF the death Of William
N. Evarts there was published among
other Incidents associated with his pro-
fessional career report that lie had
for which he had rendered no other
service than to answer either yes
or no" to a question put to him by a
group OF large capitalists who were
contemplating an important industrial
or railroad undertaking.
These men laid before Mr.. Evarts
the proposition they had IN mind. 1t
was briefly stated requiring not more
than fifteen or twenty minutes. They
asked him to tell them Immediately
whether in his opinion the proposition
was legal or illegal. They would he
satisfied If. in his view. the PROPOSE
tion WAS legal he said yes" or, If il
legal. no.
Mr.. Evarts did make answer in a
categorical manner to the question and
in due time he presented a bill for
$4,000. The bill was cheerfUIly paid
because the men OF capital knew that
Mr.. Evarts had based his decision upon
his profound knowledge Of the prinCi-
pies of the law and especially corpora
tiOn law and his accurate recollection
OF judicial decisions which bore upon
the proposition. They paid him for his
knowledge. experience and his capacity
instantly and correctly to decide.
\ year or two ago l was told another
anecdote associated with Mr.. Evarts'
professional career and which presents
the other side of the picture suggested
by the aneCdote just related.
Mr. Evarts was retained to pass upan
a certain proposition. There was no
mention Of fee. The clients were men
of wealth and Of high character. In
due time Mr.. EvArts completed the ser
vice for which he had been retained.
but he sent no bill. Weeks passed
and at last some one OF this group
Of capitalists suggested at meeting
of the directors of the company that
Mr. Evarts ought to be paid for his
services.
But we have received no bill from
him." suggested one OF the other di-
rectors. Shall we write TO him to
ask him to send us a bnl?'
After some discussion it was decided
that Mr. Evarts' service was worth
at least $4,000 TO the corporation. and
the directors voted unanimously to
send him check for that amount,
saying that il it were not satisfactory
they would be glad to send him any
additional amount which he might suG-
gest.
After 4 week or two. a letter was
received from Mr.. Evarts. 1t inClosed
check for 1000 and it stated that
the payment of S5O,OOO in view of the
kind Of service he had given was eN-
cessive and unjustifed. He felt that
$500 was sufficient reCOmpense. He
therefore enclosed his own check for
$1,000. at the same time cordially
thanking his clients for the magnificent
payment which they proposed to make
to him. when spoken to afterward
about this. Mr.. Evarts said that the
labor entailed by the proposition lasted
only a few moments and was covered
by one or two references to statutes
and judicial decisions.
Tomorrow DR.. Edwards will tell OF
"A Fee Big Enough to Retire On"
The Washington herald., 1914-12-11
The Socialist Vote.
he said,

In the recent election in Oklahoma the Social
lists polled 52,7o8 votes or about twelve times as
many as the Progressves-an interesting showing
for an agricultural State The explanation is that
the Democratic ticket was not popular, and that
many members of that faith showed their dis
pleasure by voting the Socialist ticket and, as a
consequence, almost electing the Republican can
didate for governor. AS party the Socialists do
not seem to be developing any great strength.
though they elected a member of Congress from
New York City and a member of the Legislature
In this State.-Philadelphia Record.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-11

Some New Jersey fishermen and punters have
inaugurated form of boycott that must have
given a shock to New Workers looking for ducks.
George J. Gould and some others bought island
where ducks were wont to rest and feed and put up
the keep off" sign. The old river men surrounded
the island with a hotilla of small boats. Every
time duck approached the range of the sports
men the boatmen splashed the water, shouted, and
kept the ducks on the move. They declare they
will keep this up as long as the keep off" sign
is kept up. This is what might be termed double
action dog in the manger policy.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-11

whats the matter with the United States? ~
was question propounded when there was little
difficulty over settling indebtedness to Great
Britain. For the sake of the few who were in
clined to be pes<imistic over the outlook at that
time it is we'll tney should know that 80 per cent
of the first call for IS per cent installment OF the
banks subscriptions in the gold pool formed to
maintain this countrys credit abroad has been re-
turned to the subscribers.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-11

Senator Sutherland suggests that at might be
a wholesome regulation if every legislator who
voted for a law that experience demonstrated to
be unwise or unworkable unnecessary should be
incarcerated for reasonable length of time in the
county jail" What building boom there would
be all over the country after the term reason
able had been finally interpreted.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-11

The tremendous financial loss to Mr.. Edison
owing the burning of his great plant has brought
out to its highest degree his neversay-dic spirit
the pluck that made him a success as a newsboy
and inventor Although 1 am more than sixty
seven years old, I'll start it all again" That's
young America in a man of sixty-seven.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-11
NEW YORK HOTEL ARRIVALS

Special to The Washington Herald.
New York. Dec. 1O.-The followin9
WashinEtonians registered at New
York hotels:
Herald Square Navarro
l. VI. Church. E. T. Wherry.
\. c. Griffith. Great Northern
Union Square Mrs. Denisse.
Miss B. Maynard. Park Avenue
W. Notes. Miss r. kenna.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-11
A Line o Cheer Each Day o
the Year.
CHEER IN HE MIDST OE WAR.
By JOHN KENDRICK BANGS.

CCopyrisht. 1914, by Mcclure Newspaper syndicate)
Cheer in the midst Of war;" you cry
Ah, friend of mine. your words are
needed,
And vet what critic can deny
That is the time 'tis mostly needed?
For Cheer is nauEht but Love. and Hope,
And Sympathy for those in Sorrow
Why stop its flow when mortals grope
For Light to lead them to the morrow,
When war shall cease with all its pain
And blessed Pence shall come again?
The Washington herald., 1914-12-11
One Great Family.

Smith, say. Isaacs. these Russian
blokes ave the funniest names. amt
they ?-Michalovitch, Androvich. Jacko-
witch. Stephanovitch.
Isaacs-That's so. You can't tell witch
is vitch.-Sydney Bulletin.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-11

After all, the joke is on the Interstate Com
merce Commissioners. Until they told the rail-
roads to get more revenue out of their passenger
service they had only comparatively few shippers
to worry them. Now they have been joined by the
grand army of commuters.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-11

Even if some of the stockings that will be
hung up on Christmas Eve will not be filled quite
as full as in the past, Uncle Sam certainly has
cause to be joyful, for in the first week of De-
cember the trade balance in his favor was
$2I, 100000
The Washington herald., 1914-12-11
A TroubIemaker.

What sort of fellow is he?"
"A troublemaker."
He seems peaceable enough"
II know, but he's the sort Of blunder-
ing chap that denies all the lies you've
told your wife.''-DetrOit Free Press.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-11

Still, that Rockefeller Foundation stands frmer
than it did when first announced. With $I,oooooo
for Belgian relief, $2,5ooooo for medical research,
and another million for other good objects, it
tainly is accomplishing something.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-11
Dangerous.

Gencral-I see here's an article on
Revolution in the Mince Pie"
Colonel-That's the kind OF revolution
you like to put down. I suppose. general:
-Yonkers Statesman.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-11
A Halter Of Evil
BY JOHN ID. BARRY.

"1LNL was q IIIdu HdIcU
! evil. Each day of his life
he warred against it desper.
ately, mercilessly. The evil.
doers in his path he made to
feel the sting of his lash.
Those beyond his reach, when
ever they came within the
range of his consciousness, he
exposed and denounced.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-11

1t is declared no German can pronounce the
word Squirrel" 1t has been said there some
Americans who, when they pull off their shoes be-
fore going upstairs have failed the request OF
the good wife to say "sarsaparilla"
The Washington herald., 1914-12-11
Change without Variety.

Boarder-Here's a nickel found in the
hash.
Landlady-Yes; I put II there. You've
been complaining, understand, about
lack Of change In your meals.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-11
Another Hero.

Fif-Have you heard Of our engage
ment?
Mimi-No-er-who's the plucky man?
London Opinion.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-11

There will be no objection from those who fail
to receive the customary $40 gold piece at Christ
mas, but instead get Federal reserve bill of the
same amount.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-11

AIN time of peace prepare for war" is slogan
that chokes the cheers of the little army and navy
men.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-11
Morning Smiles.
Winter Rites in Force.

Are the Newriches entertaining this
season."
Entertaining? Well. 1 should rather
call them amusing. Boston Transcript.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-11

With the increasing commercialization of base
ball the diamond should be changed to the dollar
mark.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-11
Brings 1t All Out.

Irene-Don't you think that travel
brings out all that is in one?
Ira-Yes; especially ocean travel
Judge.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-11

Would-be revolutionists in Mexico are now
puzzled who they can rebel against.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-11

A woman who believes her husband is an nno-
cent party in intrigue should have public
recognition.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-11

ties for good suggested by this movement are limit
less; it may point to the speedy coming of the
millenpium.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-11

when he awoke he would dread facing the new day.
1t was only with difficulty that he persuaded him
self to get up. His tasks, once performed so
easily and so joyously, became a burden There
were moments when he lost heart and wavered.
Then he would gather himself together and go on.
After a time the man felt as if he were in the
power of an evil spirit. With all his will he re-
sisted The more he suffered the more he hated
evil, and the more determined he was to do what
he could to destroy it.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-11

Suddenly the man fell i'll.
He seemed to have lost the
IL. L. H.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-11

One day the man collapsed. He was taken home
and the doctors were sent for. When they found
how long he had been suffering they were reproach-
full you have been overworking," one declared.
And another said: "If you don't take a long rest
you will be dead in a year."
The Washington herald., 1914-12-11

Col. and Mrs. Downey. of Pittsburgh.
Pa, have arrived at the New Willard.
where they will spend the season.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-11

Paris is itself again, but not for American
tourists
The Washington herald., 1914-12-11

Mrs. Timothy Ansberry. wife Of Rep
resentative Ansberry. who IS in Ohio, will
return TO Washington next week
The Washington herald., 1914-12-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Edison Bradley will come
to Washington for the pre-Christmas sea-
son next week.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-11

So the stopped working. He put aside
all worldly ambition. He rested But he went on
with his against evil During the next few
weeks he improved. He felt sure that he going
to recover. With increasing strength he felt slim
ulated in his battle against the forces that made
for righteousness. He had more time to think of
evil-doers More keenly he realized their mischief.
II they could only be punished and destroyed, the
world would become really beautiful place, in
stead of what it was, an abode of sin and vice.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph T. Sullivan. of Phil
adelphia, are at the New willard for a
short stay.
Mr. and Mrs. John D. Sage, of Cincin-
natl. and Mr.. and Mrs. F. F. Chandler.
jr, OF Philadelphia. are other weIl-known
people who have apartments at the New
Willard
The Washington herald., 1914-12-11

Mr.. John Temple Graves. jr.. and Mr..
de Gaffenreid Graves. who are both away
at COLLEGE, will come to Washington the
week Of December 30. Miss Laura Graves
will be a debutante on December 90
The Washington herald., 1914-12-11

Gen. and Mrs. Howard Carroll, Of New
York, have arrived in Washington and
are staying at the Shoreham.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-11

dinner last night for the Secretary of
State and Mrs. Bryan Their guests were
Representative and Mrs. Flood, the
Solicitor General and Mrs. Davis. Assist
ant Secretary OF the Treasury, Mr.. An
drew Peters and Mrs. Peters, Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul Warburg. Mai. Henry Higgin-
son, OF Boston: Mrs. f. II. Hartman. OF
New, York; Mr.. and Mrs. Henry White,
Mrs. George Cabot Lodge. Of New York;
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. OTne Wilson and Mr.
Daniel Miles
The Washington herald., 1914-12-11

NJ and Mrs. Andrew Carnegie have
arrived in Washington. where they have
taken an apartment at the New Willard
Mr.. and Mrs Carnegie have come for
the annual dinner OF the trustees Of the
Carnegie Institution, which Eill take
place this evening.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-11

Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Lewisohn, Of New
York. who are passing some time at the
New Willard. entertained a dinner COM
pany OF ten guests last evening. The
dinner was served in the Presidential
suite,
The Washington herald., 1914-12-11

Mrs. NJ c. Owen-Chahoon. Of Rome.
Italy. has arrived in Washington for her
annual visit at the Shoreham.
Mr. Phillips. Assistant Secretary Of
State, and Mrs. Phillips entertained at
The Washington herald., 1914-12-11

Miss Anne Martin. of Nevada, is the
r street.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-06-06
BALLARD MAN
 DISAPPEARS
Nathan H. Jacoby Lost Job With Stin1- son Post Month Ago ls eeliev-
 cd to Have Shielded.

SEATTLE, June 6.-Nathan Il. Ja- coby, a prominent lumberman or Ballard, who for 13 years was con- nected with the Stimson Post Mill Company, has disappeared. Jacoby was forced to resign from the con- pany a month ago and while the cause was not made public it is believed that serious charges had been made by other officials in the concern. Since his removal he has been de srondent and has brooded over the loss of his position and friends fear that he has committed suicide.
 The police have been asked to search for the man and strict watch is being maintained along the water front in fear that Jacoby jumped in to the bay.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-06-06
POLICE BELIEVE
 SAMUElS KILLED
Hold the Woman Who Was With Him In Hotel at the Time-Had Quar- tf
 reled About Money.

SEATTLE, June 6.-The police have arrested New York Blanche, the former wife, of Deep Hole Joe Smith, and are holding her, believing that she is responsible for the death of Mike Samuels, the Nome merchant who was found with a bullet in his heart in the Seattle a few days ago. The woman is now in jail, while the best detectives in the city are work ing on the case.
 Mrs. Samuels told the police that Blanche had repeatedly threatened the life of her husband and that he had on a number of occasions taken her gun away from her. The police claim that the woman was in the room when Samuels died, but she asserts that she had just left his room and gone into her own for a cigarette when the shot was fired.
 Attendants who reached the scene shortly after the shot was fired claim that she must have been in the room at the time, and that they heard the two quarreling about money matters, the woman insisting upon having money for clothes.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-06-06

WASHINGTON, June 6.-The ad vices received here that the Ameri- can schooner Sunpline had reached Tampico, landed her cargo of arms and ammunition for the rebels and had not been interefered with by the American fleet in the harbor cause no surprise here, as it was known the schooer was en route to the Mexican port and that orders had been sent to allow the landing of the cargo. It is taken as an indication that the administration will not interfere with the steamer Antilla, now loading arms for the rebels in New York and to sail tonight. It is feared, however, that Huerta will order a blockade of the port and capture the ship and
 Continued on page 4.)
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-06-06
HOUSE BURNS
 CHILDREN DIE Two Infant Children of Jos. Dutwa Die When Oil Stove Is Upset
 -HorribIy Burned.

SUNNYSIDE, Cal, June 6-The two infant children of Joseph Dutwa were burned to death this morning when 'the house caught fire from an overturned oil stove and before the children could be rescued the flames had burned the clothing from the children and they died a few minutes after reaching the hospital.
 The father had just stepepd out of the room and it is believed that one of the children pushed the stove over. No explosion was heard but the room was in flames immediately and when the father succeeded in rescuing the children they had been so severely burned that they died in less than half an hour
 The clothing on the children was almost completely burned from their bodies.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-06-06
FILE PETITIONS
 F0R THE RECALL
Commissioners Hamilton and knud- sen, of Seattle, May Have to
 Fight to Keep Jobs.

SEATTLE, June 6.-The recall pe- tition of the citizens of this city de manding that County Commissioners Hamilton and Knudsen be recalled, was filed today with 16,O00 names, more than the numper required by law. The county officials will now check the petition and if those sign ing it had the right to do so new election will be called
 Both men declare that the recall lists are padded; that those who have no right to have signed it and that even if the required number are on the list 1t is a waste of time and money, as they will be reelected by the taxpayers, who know that they are doing their duty
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-06-06
KANSAS PEOPLE
 SUFFER HEAT Crops Are Safe Because of Recent Rains-Weather Forecasters Pre-
 dict Worse Conditions.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, June 6.-This state is sweltering, the thermometer registering from 92 at Bartlesville, to 100 in St. Louis, while all through Oklahoma the intense heat wave is general and people are suffering.
 The weather bureau predicts that the present hot spell will become worse before 1t is better and that no cold weather is in sight at pres ent.
 The loss to the crops will not be heavy because of the recent heavy rains, which caused the ground to be very moist and will give all plant life enough moisture to withstand the present hot weather.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-06-06
LINER NORTHLAND
 FAST 0N REEF
Tug Tasco Takes of Seventy-five Passensers-condition of Steam
 CT Not Reported.

SEATTLE, June 6.-The New Lon don liner Northland went aground on Bartlett's reef and the tug Tasco has taken oft 75 of the passengers, while other boats are headed for the strand ed liner and will take on the bal ance of the passengers.
 No details of the wreck have been received. but as the passengers have been taken of it is believed the boat must be in 8 bad way and that the commander does not expect to float his steamer without unloading.
 It Is also possible that the ship is in an exposed position and 1t was thought best to take the passengers on.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-06-06
SEND BOAT CREW
 REPRESENT WEST
University of Washington varsity Rowing Team Starts for Poush- keepsie for Meet.
 
 r7yI +~s"--

SEATTLE. June 6.-The varsity crew of the University of Washing ton will leave this city tonight for Poughkeepsie on the Hudson river, where the big four and eight oar col- lege crews will race for the Ameri- can championship.
 , The crew Is in the pink of condition and 1t is hoped that the western team will win from Harvard, Yale, Cornell and Columbia.
 The cost of sending the team east was made up by businessmen of the city under the auspices of the Seat tie Chamber of Commerce. and a special car was secured for the men and the big shell.
 At last years contest the Wash ington team made an excellent show ing and surprised the customers.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-06-06

establishment of a provisional gov ernment by General Villa and his bands of rebels in Mexico that Eng land would demand immediate sat isfaction from the provisional govern ment for the murder of Benton and the punishment of the murderers.
 The British foreign office is greatly incensed at the action of the Wilson administration in aiding the rebels. although peace negotiations are in progress and keeping the hands of Huerta tied, while allowing Villa to operate. In as much as English in fuence in the Latin Americas is at stake, the government intends to act promptly and with firmness and insist upon the protection for Englishmen and English investments and will no longer look to America and the watchful waiting policy which has been followed by the administration at Washington for the past two years.
 A high diplomatic official stated to- day that England had aided the Unit ed States and had done everything in its power to help secure peaceful so- full solutuion, but that if peace can only be secured in Mexico by allow ing the Mexican bandits to rule, mur- der, rape and torture foreign resi- dents, expell foreign citizens, drive
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-06-06
W0MENS CLUBS ID :
 HOLD CONVENTION
Seattle Society Ladies Start for chi- caso as Delegates Had Hard Fight
 to Get the jebs.

SEATTLE. June 6.-Eight society women of this city left here last night for Chicago to attend as dele gates the convention of women,s clubs to be held in Chicago next Tuesday. The, General Federation of Womens 'Clubs will have srspresentsd clubs of women frsfn the Atlantic to the Pa ciac. . The contests here for the position ss dslesate were very bitter and hot " contested and for . time 1t ap- peared as if contesting delegations would be sent, but the differences were finally settled.