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The Washington herald., 1914-09-01
HISTORY BUILDERS
The First United States Senator from
Nevada.
By On. =. .. EDwARDs.

BY Oh. y. y. EDWAHDS.
Written Expesslg for The HeahJ
James w. Nye. who with William Stew
art was one Of the first representatives
from Nevada in the United States Senate
after that Territory had been created into
State, was a man OF singularly attrac-
tive personality. Physically he resembled
somewhat Col Robert @. IngersolL al
though he was not quite so tall. The
facial resemblance was strong and was
especially noticeable when Senator Nye
was speaking.
He was n man Of Infinite wit. He some
times deplored the mastery over him Of
his sense Of humor. He was one OF the
most effective of the campaign speakers
Of his time. although much the greater
part Of his service OF that sort was In the
East. He did not have much opportunity
for public speaking white he was a citi-
zen OF Nevada.
Senator Nye was a native Of Central
New York. and for some years practiced
law in the village OF Hamilton. fIe was
devoted friend Of William H. Seward.
who lived nearby at Auburn. When Nye
was appointed governor Of Nevada by
President Lincoln the belief prevailed
among the Republicans OF New York
State that he owed that appointment to
the recommendation OF his longtime
friend, Secretary Seward
In one Of the political campaigns Of
Connecticut. in the late eos Senator Nye
took active part and was the guest Of his
friend, the late N. d. Sperry, Of New
Haven. who afterward served a long time
In Congress and who in his last year of
service was the Oldest member Of the
House.
At that time Senator Nye said to Mr.
Sperry:
"one OF the irst-caIls which I made
after / arrived in Washington to take my
seat in the United States Senate was upon
Gov. Seward. I told him that / found
myself wondering when was in the SEN
ate chamber how in the world got there
l wondered whether the new States
which would be established after the Ter
ritories had grown would elect Eastern
born and reared men as Senators.
Seward then told me that in his opin-
ion the mining and the mountain States
OF the West which would be admitted to
the Union In the course Of a few years
would furnish a very desirable influence
Cad element. both in the Senate and in
the House Of Representatives. He said
that at first these new States would prob
ably be represented by men whose birth
and training had been in the East, but
after time native sons Of those States
would be sent to Washington. They might
be men OF some roughness not accus-
toned TO the conventionalities character
istic OF older communities, but they would
be men of original thought and granite
like character. He was especially inter
ested in the mountain Territories until at
last they became admitted to the Union
as States. He told me that II was the in
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Japan's Grudge Against Germany.

Nineteen years ago Japan had possession of the
Port Arthur peninsula, which it had wrested from
China 1t was robbed of the spoils of war by Ger
many. France and Russia Japan always believed it
was Germany that engineered this. So Count Okuma,
the present Premier, says in his book, Fifty Years
OF Modern Japan" 1t is for that reason that Prince
Ito slamming his fist upon the table as he told of
this, said: Germany shall never forgive" Japan
took the Port Arthur peninsula second time at
great loss of life from Russia and Germany extorted
kiaochow from Japan as indemnity for the killing
OF two missionaries. Germany took advantage Of
Japan in 1895, and Japan takes advantage of Ger
many in IoI4.-Philadelphia Record.
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Wars BIOOd-red Bosom Sw.su, Clean.

The destruction of Louvain with its ancient Hotel
de Vile-that glorious example of fifteenth century
Gothic architecture-is deplorab1e evidence
of the utter ruthessness of toward souless i'm
personal things as well animated clay Indeed, so
much of the life of the city had circulated round
and entered into that ancient pile that its stones and
tenement of the heart of valor that has lately sSoken
from the cannon's mouth
modern writer has identified the Ardennes
country lying between Luxemburg and Liege as
Shakespeares Forest of Arden" 1t is cruel IRONY
that the woodlands idylc place is shattered by the
concussion of the guns, and the song of birds is
senced by the cries of the wounded upon the drenc-
ed, torn greenSward.
What care has war for immemoria ediice or
a landscapes TRANQUIL beauty, when it has no care
for human lives Public Ledger. -
The Washington herald., 1914-09-01
President Wilson'S Position.

President Wilson is undoubtedly too harrassed
by the great problems which the war has thrust
him to devote much thought to the Improvement in
his political position that has come simultaneously
He has always shown, in any case a curious indifer-
ence TO the prospects for his reelection.
But his position has become for the moment al
into that ERA OF good feeling" which marked his first
year of Office and seemed so certain of terminating
with its close. The New York Republican platform
TOR instance did not mention the Mexican issue
which would certainly be before the country with
new force if we had time to watch the difficulties of
Carranza.-Chicago Evening Post
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The Brazilian Ambassador, d. de Cana,
will return today to select q new en-
bassy and residence for the coming win
ter, having decided to relinquish the
lease held for several years on the prop
srty at 1Ol3 sixteenth street
The Brazilian Embassy has been To-
Gated for the summer at Heron Hall.
Long Branch. the beautiful estate of
Nine. de Cana. who. before her mar
riage to the ambassador was Mrs.
Author Hearn. OF New York.
The marriage is announced on Satur-
day. August 18th at Danyille, KY. Of
Miss Marjorie Otter and DR.. Julian Dale.
Of this city. The ceremony took place
at the Methodist Church Of DanvilIe, and
was followed by a delightful reception
at the home Of the bBde's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. James II. Otter. Mr.. Pratt
Dale was his brothers best man. Fol-
lowing honeymoon trip Of several
weeks the bride and bridegroom will es-
tablish their home in Washington
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter z. Price have
sent out the invitations for the marriage
Of their daughter. Dorothy Joy. and Mr..
Robert Inslee HulslZer. Friday. Septem-
Der II. at o'clock. at I521 Buchanan
street
The Washington friends Of former
Representative John J. Lentz, Of Ohio.
have been notified Of his marriage on
Saturday. August .. to Mrs. Alta Ford.
The ceremony took place at the former
home Of the bride in Logansport. Ind.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lentz propose visiting
Washington before concluding their
honeymoon travels. which will extend TO
New England and include a visit to At
lantic City. They will be at home after
October 1st at 4S4 Jefferson avenue, Co.
lumbus. Ohio.
The marriage is announced from Pitts
burg Of Miss Margaret Eton Brown and
NJ. Thomas Fleming, jr.. formerly of
this city. The ceremony took place yes
terday at Calvary P. E. Church. and was
followed by a breakfast at the Hotel
SchenIey. Mr.. and Mrs Robert Fleming.
Of this city. were among the guests. The
former. who is a cousin Of the bride
groom, also served as usher Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Fleming. jr.. will reside
at the Emerson apartments in Pitts
burgh.
The retiring Ambassador from France.
Mr.. Herrick. and Mrs. Herrick, according
70 unofficial information, will remain in
Paris after the arrival Of Ambassador
Sharp TO further the relief TO Americans
still unable TO leave that city. Mrs. Her
rick ever since the breaking out Of the
war has been at the head OF the Ameri-
can Ambulance, located in the Rue Fran
co.'s Ire, where a large number Of Ameri-
can residents Of Paris are engaged daily
in relieving the distress Of their stranded
Mrs. Joshua Kingsley Oil, of New York.
formerly of Washington, is a guest at
Hotel Powhatan for a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs Reginald Mason Roger
son. whose marriage took place at Green
wich. Conn. on August DO are passing
their honeymoon at Atlantic City. Mrs
Rogerson was formerly Miss Mabel sonn-
tag. Of this city
Miss Elizabeth Thackara. daughter Of
the consul general at Paris, and a |
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Dotnss Of Society
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GRANDDAUGHTER Of the late Gen. Sherman
VIII not return to Paris as intended, bus
VIII pass the autumn WIN her American
\ relatives. Miss ThacIxara Is now AT BaT
Haroor to remain until the close Of the
season Should the war caatinue through
the winter. Miss Thackara will probably
pass that season in Washington with her
aunt Miss Sherman.
DR.. John d. Thomas, who passed ths
month OF August at the Warm sprinx1SS.
Va. returned yesterday to his .hou,s
n street
Helen Brinton SharDtess and Mr. Samuel
Butler. a son Of Representative Thomas
s. Butler, Of Pennsylvania The we'd
ding will take place in November at
Graystone, the home Of the brides par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. p W. SharpIess, Of
West Chester. Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. william Heimke have re-
turned to Washington and taken apart
ments at Hotel Powhetan. Mr.. Heimke.
who was former United States Minister
to Salvador, and for the past twenty
years connected with the diplomatic
service, is now chief Of division Of Latin
American affairs at the State Depart
ment'
Mr.. and Mrs. william Payne Meredith,
who were popular members Of the Warm
Springs colony through August. are now
at Annaburg. the country home of Mrs.
Meredith's late father. Robert Portner,
at Manassas.
Chief Justice Shepard. Of the Court ~
Appeals. and Mrs Shepard. who were
In Germany at the breaking out Of Che
ma
the departure Of a ship sailing from Hol-
land on September Il. Justice and Mrs.
Shepard passed the entire summer IN
the Bavarian mountains. and except for
unusual delays in making the railroad
journey from Munich to The Hague. -
port no unpleasant experiences
Late arrivals from Washington at Mas
sanetta Springs. Va. include Miss Ruth
Stanton. Miss E. McAnsland, and Mr.
E c. johnson.
Mrs. John Shelton Williams and fam
ily are at Blue Ridge Summit, where
they passed the greater part Of the sum
mer They will go from there TO Rich
mond to occupy their home near that
city through the autumn.
Mrs. Monte Grifith. who has been
spending the summer in the White Noun
I6lns, mas returned 10 washington ard
taken apartments at Hotel Powhatan.
previous TO opening her house for the
winter.
Mrs. Emma Loathwick Brinton lately
returned from Europe and has opened
her apartment at IH4 Fifteenth street
northwest
Mr. William H. Window. Of I723 De
Sales street. whose friends have been
anXiously awaiting news Of him FOR
several weeks has been heard from under
date of August IA, al Naples, from which
point he was expecting to sail for home
at the first opportunity.
Mr.. and Mrs John Stevens Maxwell.
and their daughter. Of Amsterdam. y
Y. are in Washington for a brief stay
While here they are guests at Hotel
Powhatan-
The Washington herald., 1914-09-01
The Song of the Wires.

Every one has noticed the curious
singing of the telegraph and telephone
wires often heard along quiet country
roads. Prof. Field, Of the University OF
Ottawa. suggests that the noises are due
TO vibrations transmitted to the wires by
the posts. which receive them from the
earth, and that they are the result OF
earth vibrations, Identical with those that
the seismograph, or earthQuake-defactor.
records. The song of the wires" Prof.
Field adds, lis the song Of the barometer;
IL It is low, a change in the weather may
come in two days; II scharp, 1t may be
Immediate. Exchange
The Washington herald., 1914-09-01

Fifty years ago today the Federals
effected a concentration Of forces in front
of Jonesboro. fourteen miles South OF
Atlanta. and defeated the Confederates
in a battle for the Macon Railroad.
This was the final battle for Atlanta.
II was a day Of tense situations on
both sides The erratic movements OF
the Confederates under Gen. John B.
Hood puzzled the Federals as had no
others In the campaign. The Confeder-
ate leader moved from one situation TO
another and prompted Gen. Sherman to
remark that the hardest sort of man
TO fight was a fool" because you never
could tell what he was going TO do.
On the night OF August 81 the units Of
Shermans command. which had marched
TO the rear OF Atlanta intent upon break
ing the Confederate communications.
were widely scattered. The Army OF
the Ohio. under Gen. J. NJ. Schofield
was near Rough and Ready station on
the Macon Railroad. about six miles
south of Atlanta. The Army Of the Cum
berland. under Gen. G. II. Thomas, was
about four miles south of SChOfield. and
also on the railroad: the Army Of the
Mississippi. under Gen. o. o. Howard
was five miles south Of Thomas. near
Jonesboro.
or the three sections Of Sherman :
command. only that OF Gen. Howard had
met with opposition. On approaching
Jonesboro. it had come in contact with
two corps OF the Confederate army.
which together outnumbered it. but
Howard had hastily thrown up defenses
and had repulsed a fierce attack late
in the afternoon OF August 81.
Both SChoield and Thomas. further
north. had torn up great stretches OF
Ill III
toward Jonesboro to effect a junction
with Gen. Howard and to rescue him
from the dangerous position into which
he had been thrust by running uneX-
pectedly upon the Confederates.
Gen. Hood BewiIdered.
When Gen. Hood. in Atlanta sent the
two corps Of Gen. Hardee and Gen. S. ID.
Lee to Jonesboro, he was unaware Of
the presence Of the Federals on the rail-
road between that place and Atlanta.
When on the night of August 81 he re-
ceived the startling intelligence that
heavy masses Of Federal troops had
seized the railroad, he jumped TO the
conclusion that Sherman was marching
north to attack Atlanta from the rear.
Not having heard Of the repulse of
Gen. ". II. Hardee at JonesbOro, or OF
the presence of Federals in strength near
that point, he sent peremptory orders
TO Gen. Hardee to return Gen. S. D.
Lees Corps to Atlanta without a mo-
ment's delay. Lees Corps took the road
in the night. leaving Hardee alone to
face the Federals.
Sherman reached the vicinity of
Jonesboro and Joined Gen. Howard
early in the afternoon OF September
l. He then, for the first time. learned
from Howard that Gen. Lee had
OF toward Atlanta by easter
ly roads. This put a new face on the
situation. Sherman saw that Hardee's
Corps was isolated at Jonesboro, and
at once dispatched orders to concen-
trate his force so that Hardee might
The Washington herald., 1914-09-01
NAVAL ORDERS.

Lieut.. Kenneth Whiting. 10 naval aero
nautic station, Pensacola. Fla
Ensign H. B. Grow. to radio station
Sayville. Long Island.
Ensign A. R. Mack. to Cleveland
Ensign r z. Thornton. TO temporary
duty naval training station. san Fran
cisco.
Ensign R. J. Csrstarphen. to Montana
Ensign F. z. Johnson, to temporary
duty naval training station, San Fran
cisco.
Assistant Surg. H. NJ Stenhouse. VI.
r. c, to Naval Medical School, Wash
inGton, D. C
Assistant Surg R NJ Lhamon. VI r
c. 10 Naval Medical School. Washing
ton D. c
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MAILS FOR EUROPE.

The Holland-Amerfcan liner Noordam,
sailing from New York for Rotterdam
today. will carry American malls for
Germany. Austria, and Holland. accord
ing to an announcement by the Postofiice
Department yesterday. Mails for Europe.
except Germany and Austria will be dis
patched on the American liner st. Paul.
sailing from New York for Liverpool on
Wednesday, according TO the department.
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ARMY ORDERS.

Leave Of absence for two months on
surgeons certificate Of disability is grant
ed Second Lieut. Hayes A Kroner. Sixth
Infantry
Leave OF absence for one month. 10
take effect on or about September ).
1914. Is granted Capt. John E. HemphiL.
cavalry.
Leave of absence for four months 70
take effect upon his relief from duty in
the Ordnance Department is granted
Maj William A Phillips. Ordnance De-
partment
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variable Characteristic OF men born and
bred in mountain countries that they
were frugal, very brave and were always
dominated by intense love OF freedom
That. ne predicted. would be the char
aeteristic OF those who in the future
would represent the mountain and mining
States in the House Of Representatives
ana In the Senate at washington"
Icopsright lSiI. By Z J. EdvardA An nights re-
Tomorrow DR.. Edwards viii tell Of "A
business Mans Curious Lapse Of Mem
ory."
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Morning Smiles.
Right In Line.

Perhaps l had better place my cigars
on the manteL" said he preparatory to
giving her goodly hug.
Just put my cigarettes with 'em. -
said the up-to-date girL-HartfOrd Post.
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There is work for the opponents of
nationwide prohibition do at the present session
of Congress, not even to perform an autopsy on
the movement It's luxury the administration will
not seek to invest in while it is discussing the ad-
visibility of putting tax on baseball tickets.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-01

The District corporation counsel, who has just
returned from Boston, where he investigated street
traffic conditions, says Washington is not yet in
need of a subway. Now let's send the superintend-
snts of the street railways to Boston to find out
whether the Districts judiciary is in need of re-
yision.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-01

The Commercial National Bank in a statement
issued yesterday offers reinsurance and encourage
ment to the business world 1t admits that some
industries must be depressed but on the other hand
The bank sees reason for "an ultrs-pessimistic
view Bumper crops regarded by the bank as
the biggest asset and one which materially will aid
the situation
The Washington herald., 1914-09-01

The Comptroller OF the Treasury has decided that
Yellowstone Park may not be used for the
purpose of pursuing and capturing bandits who have
been holding up and robbing stage coaches in the
park Apparently the robbers are safe so long as
they don't change their occupation base of opera
lions.
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To the Point.

Miss Ethel" he began. "or Ethel,
incentive known you long enough -
drop the miss haven't l." She fixed
her lovely eyes upon him with a meaning
gaze. Yes. think you have" she said.
What prefix do you wish to substitute
Catholic Citizen.
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sad Accident.

Judge-"YOu are charged with breaking
a chair over your wife's head" Prisoner
1T was an accideRt-you honor" Judge
What! Didn't you intend to hit her?"
Prisoner-"Yes, but l didn't intend to
break the chair"-Boston Transcript.
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War Times I'm Mexico.

Sentry-"Flag of truce, exceIlency."
General-"What do the revolutionIsts
want now"
Sentry-"They would like to exchange a
couple of generals for a case of cigar
cites and a pack of cards. Life.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-01
A Come Back.

Restaurant Patron-Ccaustically)- am
glad to see your baby has shut up.
madam.
Mother-Yes, sir. You are the only
thing that's pleased him since he saw
the animals eat at the zoo.-PuCk.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-01

The Chamber of German-American Commerce
claims credit for Germany for having checked Great
Britains design to monopoize all the ocean carry
ing trade that rghtfuly belongs to the United States
Just why Germany did it and who got the benefit
IS not stated.
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The Ani.hudns,r Pron,m-

The Senate continues TO consider and is making
ready to pass more of the anti business pro-
gram. The war has not been anti-business enough
tent until they have fixed it so that all business is
impossible Then it viii be easy enough to secure
government ownership of syerything-Pubic Ledger.
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LIVIDLINOs
(COpyright, lsl4D
HaZy. may, Summers p5 ssed,
And September come at last:
And fun soon the trees will spread
Gorgeous colorS overhead.
Soon the birds will haste away
Seeking climes where dwellS the May,
And the songs they sing will be
Heritage OF Memc=".
From the North the noisy hum
OF chill messages will come,
Telling of November DAYS
And the bleak DEFENDERS ways,
Flying from the Arctic zone,
Setting Winter on his throne
But I'll warm ny neart with cheer
Ger these "embers'' Of the year.
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We are still waiting for the municipal authorities
to tell what to do when to those lines
painted on the streets the crossings man started
to run yesterday but stopped when he saw two boys
starting game of hop-scotch in the vicinity.
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Atnloaphera.. a

Going TO the theater again? Why.
you saw that piece only the other night"
Yes; out not in my new frock. -
FIiegende Blaetter.
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We are still reading the accounts of the fighting
in Belgium in the hope of running across Jack
Johnsons name
The Washington herald., 1914-09-01

Japan wants an open door in China, but she pro-
poses 10 guard it
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AND he SCATTERED EN-
But Later Wakes IN at Emergency
with n Broken skHII.

William Walter, a piasterer Of 3 G
street northwest saw some negroes quar-
reling al Is Jackson alley northeast
early Yesterday morning.
Il am going 10 scatter them he said
to a companion.
Walter is at Emergency Hospital suf-
ferinE from a fracture at the base Of
his skull. At first he accused police
man OF striking him, but said later that
he had told the story TO satisfy his
family.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-01

There should be no such thing as hyphenated
American. The hyphen is a bridge which ag-
tators il this country should walk the 'front.' burn
ing behind them the typographical sign.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-01

Many good deeds are spoiled by talking abou
them afterward.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-01

While sympathizing so profoundly with Europe in
the midst of her suffering we are overlooking our
own troubles. Villa threatens to make a four-year
tour Of the United States
The Washington herald., 1914-09-01

The dropping of bombs from Zeppelins and other
air craft is recognized as woefully inaccurate. In
justice may it not be said that the Germans aimed
at the soldiers and struck the women and children
The Washington herald., 1914-09-01

The British navy has cruiser named the High
Flyer, That would seem to be more appropriate
name for an aeroplane.
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A pretty good rule in politics is, if you can't beat
the opposition, join it. ~
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The newspapers said few weeks ago that Villa
had reformed, but now comes the news that he is
visiting in Texas. Texas is mighty poor place to
reform in.
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Uncle Joe is one Cannon of the old smoOth-bore
type that is still in activity.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-01

When man borrows trouble, he doesn't have t
put up collateral
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good many Palm Beach suits show little sign
of ever having been the water.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-01

The street peach crop this summer is just al
that could be desired
The Washington herald., 1914-09-01

1t often happens that when girls makeup is
all right, the young goes to press
The Washington herald., 1914-09-01

We want a full vote in every election but W,
don't want full voters.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-01

Smith was reelected in South Carolina in spit
of the fact that the newspapers supported him.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-01

There are people in Russia who will never know
that that country is in a war with Austria.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-01

The next time you meet man from South Caro-
lima you mustn't turn up your nose at him
The Washington herald., 1914-09-01

The Kaiser William der Crosse big vessel
but it left no hole in the when it went down.
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Those who have tried it say that grape juice
doesn't even cheer.
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A Line o Cheer Each Day o
the Year.
EMBERS.

Written Expressly for The HsrIld1
By JOHN KENDRlCk BANGS.
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THE WAR DAY BY DAY
Fifty Years Ago.
September l. 1S6-Shean Forces Defeated COnfederates Under
Hood the Final Battle for Atlanta Fought for Railroad
the Ciy's Sole Source of Supply.

owritten expressly for The washtng.on Heraldl
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TOWorroW-Jccuph OF At
Ianta by the Federels.
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Down with the pessimist up with the optimist