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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14
KING THANKS ADMIRAL.

LONDON, Dec. 1O.-King George.
General French, Winston Churchill
and Augagneur, the French minister
of war, wirelessed congratulations to
Vice Admiral Strudo on his defeat of
the German squadron.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14
WILSON PLANNING REUNION.

WASHINGTON, D. G., Dec. 10
President Wilson is planning a White
House family reunion during the holi-
days. he expects to enjoy a visit with
his three daughters. 1t is reported
the stork is lowering over the sayre
household.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14
MEX. MAY CHANGE TACTICS.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. TO-
Secretary of State Bryan thinks that
when additional American cavalry and
artillery reaches Naco, the Mexicans
will change their tactics when they
realize their failure to do so may re-
result in the Americans shelling them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

DENVER, Dec. 1O.-Governor Am
mons said this afternoon that he ex-
pected Secretary Garrison with begin
the withdrawal of the federal troops
from the coal mine districts imme-
diately. He thought the Withdrawals
will probably be gradual, the govern
ment leaving some of the men in the
coal fields until all danger of violence
by irresponsible individuals has ceas-
cd. He said he believed the strike
has been ended in good faith and is
confident the union leaders will do
everything possible to restore normal
conditions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14
/ DEAD, 2 MILLING IN FIRE.

EAST ORANGE, N. j., Dec. 10
The body of William Troder was re-
covered today from the ruins of the
film inspection building of the Edi-
son plant which burned last night.
Fourteen buildings were burned.
The latest estimate place the net dam
age at five million dollars. A man
and girl are still missing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

George Washington said, and the
Chicago Tribune repeats it from day
to day, that "to be prepared for war
is one of the most effectual means
of preserving peace" That is the
ory. The predicament of Germany to
day in fact. Pay your taxes and take
your choice.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

Eight months ago this pillar of pro-
phecy forecast a break between Car
rama and Villa, but it requires no
seventh son of seventh SON to pre-
dict trouble in Mexico with consider
able accuracy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

1t occurs to Kansas paper that if
the warning factions don't soon com
mence to swap prisoners there will
not be enough left on either side to
carry on first class war, OF course
this means that if all the tales they
tell of capturing prisoners are the
trnth
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

public sentiment thereon. | believe
if such a commission can be created
and can be given these powers that
our labor difficulties will be few and
easily settled.
Again, such commission, if COM
pcsed of the proper men, could pre-
vent almost any strike that was ever
contemplated
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

am always suspicious of the agent
who starts out by trying to tell me a
funny story. listened and laughed
at one Of those stories and j. cost me
Shawnee Chief.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

The Silverton bride-elect who tried
to stop her wedding by burning her
marriage license, could have produced
as spectacular stunt by firing her
Younr man.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

Possibly the most unfair and pre-
judiced presentation of the causes
and conduct of the great war to come
this way is entitled "The Absolute
Truth in Regard to the Causes OF the
European World War" Which COIL
vinces US that there isn't such q
helva lot in a name.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

9Th. average American girl is not
we'll educated, but the average Amer
lean boy will not find il out" says
ami eastern college professor.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14
WHY CHURCHES FAIL.

From the Editor and Publisher.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 21.-Re-
Gently members of San Francisco
church federation requested the local
Ad Mems club to investigate and rem
der report on why the church at
tendance was falling off and to ex-
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14
WITHDRAW FEDERAL
TROPPS SATURDAY

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. TO-
The withdrawal of the federal tropos
in Colorado probably will be ordered
not later than Saturday. This was
made practically certain today follow
ing conference between President
Wilson and Senator C. S. Thomas of
Colorado.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

Major General Wood says it would
be insanity to put cur army in the
field in its present strength. A small
army has kept us out OF lots of trou-
bic and q big army has involved some
Of the European nations in lot Of
difficulty. "Nuf sed."
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

Russia having gone dry, probably
has discovered the gentle art of OPP
Grating jointovitch or blindtigerew-
ski by this time, says an exchange
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

When a person introduces subject
by saying they do not want to COM
plain, it is very good sign that they
are very much given to complaining.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

The New York gunner have also
res4n d hostilities, undaunted by the
haruslips of winter campaign.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

A man who does his duty as he
sees it should not be criticised if his
acts are wrong, his eyesight may be
defective.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

Too many people waste their dimes
and then spend their time roasting the
rich for wasting their thousand dol
lar bills.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

The idea that England needed a
naval base in Norway seems to have
been greatly exaggerated.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

First suspicion, than gossip and
then 4 mean story. That is how trou-
BILE progresses.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

The young man who can be good
sport on $40 week is misdirecting
a great deal of ability. Think how
he would shine as a master of finance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

After she RECEIVERS from it, wom-
m is apt to regard an operation as
a distinction.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

Eeeause woman can roast her
neighbors to delicate brown, is no
sign she is n culinary artist.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

Rev. G. S. Lake conducted special
meetings for the past ten days. Large
and interested audiences turned out
every evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

ed his cold during hasty visit to
Vienna recently.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

A Singer sewing machine has been
placed in the school for the use of
the domestic science work.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Thomas, from
the eastern part of the state, are Wis
iting at the home of c. I. Boroughs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

Mrs. John Arthur is visiting in Ne
braska.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

Mrs. M. J. Wicklum and Mrs. An
derson left last week for California
via Denver. Before their return they
expect to visit both the San Diego
and San Francisco expositions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

Mrs. John Arthur is visiting in Ne
braska.
A Singer sewing machine has been
the domestic science work.
Rev. G. S. Lake conducted special
meetings for the past ten days. Large
and interested audiences turned out
every evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Thomas, from
the eastern part of the state, are Wis
iting at the home of c. I. Boroughs.
Mrs. M. J.. Wicklum and Mrs. An
derson left last week for California
via Denver. Before their return they
expect to visit both the San Diego
and San Francisco expositions.
Mrs. j. j. Schenck was n passenger
Sunday on the eastbound train for
an over Christmas visit with her
daughter, Miss Cora, and other rel
atives in Princeton, Ill.
A large acreage Is being cleared of
sage brush and timber this fall. One
man, not visionary either, predicts
that in four years every foot of tilla-
BILE land in this valley will be crop
ped.
The Misses Howe and Scofield en-
tertained the Willing Workers last
week on Thursday. About 90 ladies
were present. In the business meet
ing the society voted five dollars for
the Belgian flour fund
The coal and lumber business has
been flourishing. j. j. Morris has
had three carloads Of the first and
still there is demand for more. G.
7. Howe had carload of lumber.
McChesney and Scofield have shipped
in lumber for COW barns. Louis Hop
per has the lumber on the ground for
house on his land recently purchas-
ed, that known rs the north Dowell
eighty.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14

Mrs. j. ]. Schenck was passenger
Sunday on the eastbound train for
an over Christmas visit with her
daughter, Miss Cora, and other rel
atives in Princeton, Ill.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-14
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The Washington herald., 1914-04-16
CoIumbin-"The Runaway"

That patrons OF the Columbia Theater
will share with Managers Metzerott and
Berger the pride they experience In pre-
senting Violet Heming as the new lead
ing woman of the Columbia Players may
be depended upon by all who have
watched the career of one Of the young
est, brightest. and prettiest leading wom-
en- on the American stage.
The medium they have selected for her
opening bill next Monday night Is The
Runaway" which will be recalled as the
successful play in which Billie Burke
has appeared. Miss Heming will be seen
In the role of Colette. the charming lit
tie miss who runs away from her coun-
try home and seeks refuge in an art
lists studio in Paris. Since her former
engagement here with the Columbia
Players Miss Heming has become full
fiedged leading woman. possessed of all
the beauty sand attractiveness of youth,
but with the discretion and dramatic ar
dor of a mature mind. As leading woman
with George Arliss in 'Disraeli'' for the
past two years critics and public have
alike praised her performance. and
rousing reception is assured for her with
the Columbia Players.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-16
NO HANDICAP

the three wins first award, who win.
second. and who wins third. IL has
used 200 solutions. has used $50, and
{ has used 70 solutions, c wins first
award and II wins second award and
wins thiIl award.
Only one award will be given to one,
family ut one address, although the
several members of the family NAV
submit individual sets of solutions. The
more correct set In this case would
receive the award. providing It In en-
titled TO one One person may sub
NIT only one set of solutions cOmprIs-
Ing not more than six solutions to
each picture. No partial sets of solu-
lions will be considered.
Persons giving fictitious names and
addresses or practicinG any other de-
ceptiOn will he disqualified.
The last photograph will appear on
May 10. 1914, and all sets of solutions
must he submitted to The Herald by
midnight on May II, 1914.
A disinterested committee of citizens
of the hiEh~st standing In the COM
munity. 10 be selected by The Herald
will act as Judges of the QuIx, and
make the awards.
The Herald will sell to any partici-
pant desiring TO purchase same. n copy
of poor Richards AImanack," cen
tanning so selected and numbers prov
CRIBS OF Benjamin Franklin, from
which the titles of the fifty Picts-
graphs will he taken. and also n Dec
ord book for convenience in submitting
answers. There Is no obligation, how
ever. on the part of any participant to
purchase either of these books
The Washington herald., 1914-04-16

All persons residing in the United
States and Canada except employees of
The Washington Herald, and their i'm
mediate families, are eligible to par
tIcipate In the Ben Franklin Quiz. The
participants need not he subscribers
to The Herald. and no entrance fee of
any kind In required.
Any person can enter the Quiz ut
any time during its progress.
The Ben Franklin Quiz consists in
the solution of fifty photographs, Rp-
penrinE on fifty consecutive days In
The Herald. Each solution must he
written on a separate blank No sOIu-
lions are to be sent In until the end
of the Quiz
No more than six solutions will he
accepted for any one photograph from
any one person.
Cash to the amount of S3,5OO.OO will
he awarded to the participants most
successful in solving the fifty pictO-
graphs.
The persons submitting the highest
number of correct solutions will he
given the first award. and the next
highest the second award and
with the other awards.
In cases where two or more entrants
each solve an equal number of PictO-
graphs, the number of solutions each
has used Will then be taken the
standard of deciding bow these en-
trants should he ranked and the high
est awards will go to the one who has
used the least number of solutions.
Thus, II A. II, and c each have fifty
photographs correctly solved, this
method will be used TO decide who of
The Washington herald., 1914-04-16
|BenFranklin
Quiz Corner

Photographs correctly solved and have
used fifty tim IS six solutions. your total
would be 800 solutions: and there may be
many others who also have fifty correct
but with fewer solutions. There's where
you would lose out
Then again-to submit but one solution
to each Photograph would widen the
margin for error to such an extent that
you are almost sure to have several in
correct. Thus, you'd be worse OF than
in the first place.
So don't you agree that the golden
middle path Is the best? Submit just
enough answers to win. and no more.
Every time you are in doubt. take full
advantage of the six-answer privileges.
and use all that seem good to you. Take.
enough answers to insure beyond all
question that you have among them the
correct answer.
Sometimes, one answer will suffice
Other times. yOu'll have two, three. or
even more. But. bear this in mind: be-
tween using too many answers and using
too few. the former is the wiser course
Play safe,
The Record Book will probably be an
economy for you. Extra coupons quick
~ run into money. The Record Book
means an initial outlay of s. cents. but
permits You to submit the full total OF
answers without sending in any coupons
whatever.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-16

Polls Theater announces for next
week a revival of Romeo anc Juliet -
Izetta Jewel. who returns to the COM
pany after a long vacation spent in Pan
anna and South America, will be given an
opportunity to make her first appear
ance OF the present year in the character
of Juliet. Miss Jewel played Juliet to the
Romeo Of Otis Skinner in the special re-
vivaI of the play made by Charles Froh-
man the first season of Miss Jewels en-
gagement as Mr.. SINNERS leading wom-
an. Next weeks production is pecul-
larry appropriate. because OF the fact
that the 3JOth anniversary of the birth
of Shakespeare at Stratford-on-Avcn Oc-
ours next week. Richard BUTLER has ap-
peared three times as Romeo in import
ant REVEALS of the famous tragedy.
Announcement is made by the Poll
management that through a special ar
rangement with f. II. Sothern. the pro-
duction for Romeo and Juliet built
for Mr.. Sothern and Miss Marlowe, only
a year ago. will be leased for the week
in Washington.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-16

foolish. That man wins who keeps a
level head and uses sound Judgment on
all occasions.
We are sometimes surprised to see a
man without any apparent talent or bril-
liant faculties get ahead much faster
and succeed much better in life than
others of apparently greater power We
do not realize that it is because his
faculties are in harmony. One does not
fight against another. neutralize another,
or counteract its achievements.
The great object of early training
should be to maintain the balance. to get
equipoise of faculty. symmetry of evo-
luton. because only in this way can good
Judgment be developed, a sound mind
produced.
Develop your Judgment early and ex-
erCise your caution until IL becomes re-
liable. Your judgment is your best
friend; your common sense is your great
life partner. given you for guidance and
to protect your interests. Depend upon
these three great friends-sound judg-
ment. caution. and common sense-and
you will not he flung about at the mercy
OF adverse winds.
Every individual owes il to himself and
to the world to make the most possible
out Of the stun that is in him, to de-
velOp himself. not partially. not narrow
ly. nor in a one-sided way. but symmet-
rically-in a large way. 1t is as much
his duty to make the largest possible
man of himself as it is the function Of
an acorn to become 4 grand oak-not a
little sapling. but a mighty tree which
stands alone. buffets the storms and
tempests. and furnishes shelter for man
and beast and timber for the shipbuild-
ers.
I'VE should so live and labor in our
time" said Beecher. that what came to
us is seed may go to the next genera
ton as blossom, and that what came
to US as blossom may go to them as
fruit
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The Washington herald., 1914-04-16
DR.. MARDEN'S
UPLIFT TALKS
BY ORIsON SWEET MARDEN,
Author of Pushing TO the Front" Etc
Brought His Head with Him.

When Benjamin Franklin arrived in
France as an American ambassador.
the Kings attendant was so dis
gusted at the homespun clothing of
the man from the Pennsylvania back
Goods. that he hesitatsd about present
ing him to his majesty in that condition
and tactfully ask il he had brought a
court dress with him. Franklin replied.
No. but b-oLght my head with me-"
and such a L.. ad had never before crossed
the Atlantic.
1t was not long before the highest hon.
ors We're conferred upon this plain. HON e.
spun dressed man from America He
became so renowned that his picture was
displayed in the shop windows. and found
on all sorts OF manufactures People
crowded the streets SO eager were they
10 get a glimpse Of the simple American
WhC had eclipsed the popularity of many
% the famous men CT Europe. Men wore
Franklin hats. and women had their
gloves dyed - what WIS called tine
Franklin hue. A la Franklin dishes were
scrved on the menu at fashionable din
mrs. Nc man OF his day received the
hcnors this man received. and yet he
ECver lost his simplicity. He made his
appearance in the streets Of Paris in hts
hOmespun coat. his long curly locks
hanging down uron his shoulders. There
was no haughtiness in his manner. ap-
parently no self-consciousness Of his
greatness. He was a man, one of Ma
lures noblemen. Notwithstanding all thu
honors which were heaEed upon him he
never lost his head, his mental poise.
A superb. well-balanCed head, with
faculties keen, judgment clear and soun1.
= mind that is rot made one-sided by
fattery, not weakened by the worlds
adT'ation. is a rare thing.
The well-balanced person may have 4
profound respect for himself without be-
ing overvain. His good Judgment will not
allow vanity to mar the symmetry of his
character.
We often hear people say that they can
not understand why Mr.. - has had
such a mediocre career, or has been a
failure. when he had such brilliant
mind. But 1t does not matter how brill
liant a man may be. il he is vain and
lacks sound judgment, he is all the time
queering his own advancement
Our Judgment was intended to preside
over our mental faculties and to help us
discriminate between the wise and the
The Washington herald., 1914-04-16
You Can Start Today in the
Quiz-This Way.
Clip and Solve Today's
Photograph

Get the back photographs you have
missed in either OF these two ways:
Call or send to The Herald office and
purchase a. copy of Poor Richards AL
manack which contains all the sayings
of Ben Franklin from which the picto-
graphs are drawn. The almanack is
on sale at soc or 55c by mail. The back
photographs to date OF purchase are
given free.
You can also secure them free by pur-
chasing the record book.
Photographs to be printed hereafter
by The Herald may be clipped and
when you have fifty solved turn them in
at the appointed time. II you are among
the successful 500 quizzers you will re-
ceive an award that will range from
81 900 to 800.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-16
GOVERNOR YIELDS PICK.

Chicago. April 15-Thousands of per-
sons throughout the State today celebrat-
ed Good Roads Day." Gov. Dunno. after
1S0-mile automobile tour over country
roads. donned overalls near Aurora and
handled a pick and shovel along with
hundreds of other men. In Kane County
thousands of school children assisted in
the work. Prizes valued at several thou
sand dollars were awarded in various
parts of the State in road dragging, stone
hauling. and other contests. Today was
set aside for the. work by the executive
In a proclamation.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-16

Frank Speaight will give the last of his
series of dramatic Dickens recitals at
the Belasco Theater this afternoon his
subject being a Tale Of Two Cities The
ARRANGEMENT of the book used by Mr.
Speaight took two years to complete. and
during the recital. he impersonates
Twenty-Five different characters. This he
does without costume or makeup. de-
pending entirely upon facial expression
and voice changes to produce the desired
effects
Mr.. Speaight will spend one month more
in America. after which he will sail for
England, spending his summer with his
family. In October he will make his
fourth visit to this country. and i'm No.
vember will open the season of six Dick
ems recitals in Washington
The Washington herald., 1914-04-16
The American.

The attraction at the American next
week will be a mixture of nonsense and
brightness and wildness in the comedy
line. The big feature act on the bill is
Sibano and his famous musical stars, a
clever company of fourteen finished mu-
sicians, who play grand opera and all OF
the newest and most popular songs. Six
soloists of ability will render selections
throughout the entire performance. Fri
day night will be amateur night. Three
cash prizes will be given the winners. A
new program has been arranged for next
Sunday.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-16
At the TheaterS Next Week

an idyilic and funny fantasy. is another
feature of the bill. Other attractions viii
be Ed Flanagan and Nelly Edwards, the
farcical stars; Buckley's Jungle Actors,
including the roller skating Teddy" bear
and the little monkey experts; the Gid
ing O'Mearas, Leipsig, The King Of
Cards" Adelaide Bootkby and Charles
Everdean. the great Asaki. q Japanese
wizard; the Pathe weekly review, the
pipe organ recitals, and the dansantes
after the weekday performances.
Next Sunday the principal attractions
at the concerts at and s p. m. win be
the several star features Of the present
week.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-16
CrandaIr-Feature Films.

Crandal's ThPater announces for the
week commencing Sunday. April ~
Lost in Midocean" as the leading at
traction. 1t is in four parts, by Clar-
ence G. Badger. Director Ulysses Davis,
of the Vftagraph. has selected an excep-
tional cast for its production. The other
pictures are The Secret Vault" a
George Kleine drama. and THE Peace
makers Pay" a Lubin comedy For
Monday and Tuesday THE Fulfllment -
an Essany drama. will be shown. fea-
turing Richard c. Travers and Irene War
field. The principal picture for Wednes-
day will be Saved by Radium." Thurs
day and Friday the leading photo play
will be Harding Heritage" For Sum
day the principal photo to be shown will
be Detective Finn of Scotland Yard"
The Washington herald., 1914-04-16
National Friday-Paint and Pow
der Club.

The Paint and Powder Club. of Bal
timore, will pay its annual post-Lenten
visit to Washington Friday afternoon
when, beginning at els o'clock, at the
National Theater they will present
Many Happy Returns" for the benefit
OF the Christ Child Society. T. Arthur
smith is in charge OF the business ar
rangements for both organizations.
Many Happy Returns" as it is called,
Is nothing more nor less than a hodge
podge Of songs. dancing. and revelry that
pleased Baltimore when il was presented
for the first time on any stage. AT AL
baugh Theater. Monday night. Among
the several short sketches incorporated
in the program is one specially written
for the club by the weI-known play
wright Frederick Arnold Hummer The
dances will include the fashionable tango
steps. in addition to some brand-new
>nes that have never before been seen
in this city.