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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1914-10-17
The French statement.

Tho Official bulletin issued in Paris
say,
The information received i ri a
very genera! natire ami does NOT in
dicat. any impo-taut lAnses In Tie
situation.
FIN the belgian field IS, operation.
There wer. soma encounter Iurins
tae night OF Oct. l9.ia and lurins the
ia, Of the l8th til ue region arouul
Client. ENGLISH and French tsoap-
have occupied Ypre- ,cieht miles
from the French frontier. TWENTY-FIVE
miles southeast of O-tend and ,lirtv.
seven miles southwest III Ghpni,
ION our l.f, wing. a, lar a. tie
Disc The operations are le4aloaiu.
normally
ION the ecnt,r ure,iop. rrport- OF
the progress III our armies in me
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1914-10-17

Your druggist VII refund money Il FAC
OINTMENT fails - cure any case Of itching
Mind. bleeding 81 rro,Fuding Piles ino'o l'days
The hrs; Application gives Ease an! Res; sc
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1914-10-17

A Pe;rograd dispatch TO the Paris
Matin says that according to Russian
estimates the German casualties In
the eastern and western theaters OF
war are 100000.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1914-10-17
DO TT FIRST

The brass workers Who struck first
and made their demands aftcrward
understand the MODERN mcthed of de-
clarlng war New York World
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1914-10-17
Cures Old Sores, Other Remedies Won't Cure.

The worst cases. matter OF how long stand So.
are cured by the wonderful. Old fciiah'c ,.
portcrs An,isepuc Hes,ling Oh !, t-lictc'
Pain and Heals at the same t3snr. &c. SIc. So
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ALFALFA
The Profitable Hay Crop

iclds -Four 10 Six Cuttings a ear 81 Easily Cured
and Most Nutritious Hay Wonderful Increases in
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Winsoreness

know folL~ that are winsome.
don't youa THINK | would rather
have that quality than money or
beauty though my rating In all three
IS painfully deficient Winsomc folks
don't 60 around with big stick unless
it's stick Of candy for the youngsters
on the sidewalk WInsome folks al
ways look beautiful though their fea
lures are misshapen and their pres
ence insignificant The winsome law
yer wins his cases The winsome
merchant sells his goods The win.
some girl has lots W bcnux and takes
her pick The winsomc teacher gets
her scholars 10 study The winsome
preacher wins men 20 Christ. Some
folks ara 50 Sinsomc IN their religion
that want a. be just ike them ano
their christ. there are other folks
when see their religion feel Ike
stealing the pennies out ~ blind
mans cup ~ Shying rock NJ our
tom eat when h. comes purrinG 10
meet me NinsnmencSs makes us for
get our own interests and we laugh
with those that laugh and weep with
those that weep. sort OF feel that
~insomeness Is kind OF christlike-
hess.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1914-10-17
IN STERLING
LIVES A GIRL
Who Suffered AS Many Girls
Do-TeIls How She
Found Relief.

Sterling. Conn II am a girl Of p
years and used u faint away every
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Young Girls, Heed Thi, Advice.

Girls who are troubled with painful or
irregular periods backache, headache.
Gragring-down sensations, faintin Z
SPELLS or Indigestion, should Immediately
se.k restoration 70 health by taking Ly-
dia 4 Plnkham Vegetable Compound.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-30
KAISER ON CHRISTMAS
MINGLED With TROOPS
Ceremony at Great Headquarters Sim
pie but Impressive, According
to Cologne Gazette.

Amsterdam. Dec 29-AccOrding 10 the
Cologne Gazette. this is how the Kaiser
spent Christmas Day at Great Head
quarters:
1t was as simple as Il was impres sve.
The Kaiser wished to celebrate the OC-
Ca!sion among tn" soldiers belonging to
headquarters. LarS" rooms were neces-
Sary. as many gift tables had TO he
erected.
There werr p" persons present and
the spacious halls prepared for them
were laviShIy decorated with green mr.
branches. the ceilings and walls being
completely covered. Room Was runi . 4
all. from the Kaiser to the humG,nSt
landwehr man. There were long rows Of
tables bearing Christmas trees simmer
ing with lights Every officer ana man
received spiccd cakes. apples and nuts.
as at home The men also received to-
baCCo pouches and cigars.
AT the far side of the room was an
altar draped with heavy hanGings and
with tall Christmas trees at its side. TIE
old Christmas song: oh Du Selige. Oh
du FrOehliche Northumberland" was in
treduCed in celebration.
AS soon as the Kaiser had greeted
the company with the salutation Good
evening. comrades short address was
delivered by the pastor and the anthem
'Stille Nacht. Hcilige Nacht' was sung.
Gen. Won Plessen thanked the Kaiser for
the preparation OF the beautiful festival
and the Kaiser said:
Comrades: Standing here in armed
defense We are assembled to celebrate
this holy festival which we are aCCus-
toned to celebrate in peace at home
Our thoughts go back to ours at homo
whom we thank for the gifts which We
see today so richly spread on these
tables
God has permitted the enemy to COM
pei us to celebrate this festival her..
We are attacked: We defend ourselves
God grant that out OF the hard struggle
rich victory may arise for US and for
our country.
I'VE stand on hostile soil. the point
OF our sword turned to the enemy our
heart turned to God, and We say, as
once a great prince said. ITO the dust
with all the enemies of Germany" Amen
THE Kaiser then made a tour of the
tables and conversed with many OF the
officers and men,"
The Washington herald., 1914-12-30
TEACHERS FAVOR
GALLINGER BILL
Measure Aims to Form Ma
tional Regents and Over
see Education.
COLLEGE DEGREES SOLD
Has Little Chance to Pass at This
Session, Though Learned Men
Seek Wilson's Aid.
COLLEGE DEGREES SOLD

Educators throughout the United States
are discussing the bill introduced De-
cember 16 by Senator Gallinger, Of New
Hampshire, to establish a board Of uni
versity regents of the District OF Column
bia, whose duty shall be the separating
OF the sheep from the goats among edu-
cational institutions here and putting the
goat schools out of business.
Though the bill stands little chance Of
passage at this session. 1t is hoped by
educators that the sympathy OF Presi-
dent Wilson may be enlisted in the pro-
ject to the extent where he will aid the
measure In so far as the bill would af-
feet the District, 1t was modelled on the
New Jersey law signed by Mr.. Wilson as
| governor in 1872.
The bill is interesting not only because
Of the big Improvement 1t would work
| in local educational work but because OF
! the national aspect given the measure
I by the provision for the board OF re-
| gents ito collect opinion of competent
| persons and institutions concerning the
propriety and advisahility Of Congress es-
| tablishing in the District of Columbia
| national university. or a central insti-
tuition of the United States Of university
character"
Degrees Can BE Bought.
Educational institutions now are chart
cred under the law of 1870 which permits
any five persons, without restrictions, to
file a certificate of incorporation in the
office of the recorded OF deeds and incor-
porate themselves as a college or univer-
sity which my confer degrees. As a con-
sequence of the liberality of the law.
many so-caIled fake" schools have
sprung up which issue degrees with much
alacrity when dollars are in sight
Under Senator Gallinger's proposed
law, the supervisory body would have
power to deny the degree-giying POWER
to any institution that is unable TO
qualify under such requirements as may
be prescribed, or in other words. put
out of business any fake" school that
sells diplomas and degrees.
Tho board of university regents would
consist of nine members appointed Icy
the President. Three members would
rpresent State colleges and universities:
three would represent private institutions
and the other three would be representa-
tives Of tn general educational interests
OF the nation. Each would receive a
salary OF 1900 a year and travelling ex-
penSeS
The Washington herald., 1914-12-30
GERMANS FAIL IN AFRICA.
Attempt to Capture MOmbassa Il
Defeated.

London. Dec. "a news agency dis
patch from Nairobi, British East Africa.
says that a German attempt to capture
MOmbassa was defeated. All the Ger
man settlers took up arms for the
the dispatch adds, and made
a formidable force In addition to their
rifles. they had machine guns.
4 brother of Sir Edward Grey the
British foreign minister. was wounded in
the arm during the fighting.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-30
PRAISES RANDLE
FOR CIVIC WORK
Shoemaker Lauds Developer
of Beautiful Portion
of District.
CAPITALS ARE LARGEST
Taxes of $4,000 Are Now Received
from Development Of Property
Which Paid But $500.

High tribute was paid Col. Arthur E.
Randle, founder OF Randle Highlands.
by Louis p. Shoemaker, a prominent and
wealthy resident of the District, at the
last meeting OF Randle Highlands Citi-
Gems Association when District matters
were under discussion.
Mr.. Randle has been developing and
identifying one-fortieth OF the entire
District. which was remote, rough and
almost uninhabited," wrote Mr.. Shoe
maker. He has made these sections
among the prettiest in the District. and
at the same time preserved their COM
mAnding topography. The late Thomas
Noyes said Of him, He is a steam shovel
in the line of progress He has TevOlu-
tionized your section and built two rail-
roads, being the only roads extended N
your section in the last quarter Of a cen
tury. The road he built at Congress
Heights has been doubled tracked, but
not one foot OF extension made. lie built
two towns in the District aggre SRtin;:
more than 400 population.
The property before he took hold OF II
paid the District about 500 a year for
taxes; II Is now paying the District.
through his development. more than
900 a year in taxes. He has not only
helped your section but the entire Dis
trict owes him a debt Of gratitude as
he has boosted Washington throughout
the country. showing its many advanta-
ges more than all the organizations in
Washington combined.
Capitals Become Largest Cities.
His London speech on the Future OF
Washington, some years ago showed
by comparison how capitals become ma
lions largest cities by being financial.
social and diplomatic CenteTs. His pre-
gen NJ facts hacked ~
were published not only In England
papers but throughout the United
States.
He has given the District OF Column
bia $4,000 Of property free of cost for
public buildings sites and streets: the
later. II in a straight line would extend
from Washington to Baltimore"
The Washington herald., 1914-12-30

pies like the Americans and ourselves.
who are on most friendly terms with
each other, should not succeed in devils
ing q modus viveudi which will be In &C.
cordance with the general principles Of
International law, and which, at the
same time, will meet the peculiar facts
and circumstances that arise from the
unprecedented character OF the present
war"
No Statement Issued.
oficials OF the foreign department au-
thorized no statement today, but the
feeling prevailed that an arrangement
for more expeditions handling OF Amer
!can commerce can be speedily reached
now that the United States has provided
e definite basis OF negotiations.
It was pointed out that the United
States does not protest against either
the seizure or the search Of her vessels
by British varships, but mainly against
the manner Of doing II. Why the pro-
cedure OF search has not been improved
in the five months, during which time
the United States government has con-
tinually protested, Is not explained.
That the United States would ultimate
ly file q formal protest on the shipping
score has been well known in British
and business circles for
some time.
Joint Inspection Proposed.
What new arrangement for facilitating
the search and release Of American YES
sells is likely to be adopted, no Official
was willing to predict today, but it was
thought that a system OF joint inspec-
ton by both countries before a YES sci
leaves its American port might be the
most feasible solution.
After such an inspection, II was point
ed out, there could be no possible war
rant for DETECTING a ship to port to be
held there for several days for inspec-
ton.
After a joint port inspection II would
be an easy matter for a man-of-war.
stopping a neutral ship on the high seas.
very speedily to make certain whether
the neutral's manifest corresponded with
the cargo and whether contraband COM
modities were being concealed, and i'm
mediately to permit the ship to go on
her way.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-30
Britishers Die in Blizzard.

London, Dec. 2-Many deaths have
resulted from a severe blizzard raging
over England. Rail traffic has been
crippled by snow and the high wind blew
down telephone and telegraph wires and
destroyed many buildings. Shipping is
at standstill. Several barges were sunk
in the Margate harbOr with their crews.
Falling debris in this city killed three
persons
The Washington herald., 1914-12-30
HURLEY LOSES IN VOTE.
"SIIk Hat Mayor" Recalled from
Boston Executive Chair.

Salem. Mass. Dec. 29-John F. Hurley,
"the silk hat mayor was recalled in a
special election today Matthias J.
O'Keefe, candidate OF the Better Gov
eminent Association defeated him las
TO 2629. 1t was the first recall election
in New England.
In the campaign the opposition charged
that Mayor Hurley had not enforced the
liquor laws. He had been the executive
head of the city FIVE times.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-30
DIED,

Wednesday, December 80,
1914, at her residence. POO Sixteenth
street northwest, MARY C, widow Of
Daniel Charles Hughes and beloved
mother Of Charles Z. Hughes, in the
eighty-fifth year of her age
Funeral will be strictly private Il is
requested that no flowers be sent
Burial will be at Woodlawn, N. Y.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-30
PRIZE FOR NEW" WAR MAP.
Paris Paper Offers $4,000 for Bes
Forecast of EurODe,

Paris. Dec. "a s2OcO prize is offered
today by a Paris publication for the
best forecast of the new map OF Europe
after the war.
Readers must send maps with the
frontiers drawn according to their in
dividual representations before January
ls The award will be made after the
treaty of peace is signed.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-30
Gotham Suffers from sleet Storm.

New York, Dec. 29.-Many persons were
injured here today by falling upon pave
ments made dangerous by a sleet storm.
The storm struck the city early in the
morning and the rush hour found the
streets coated with ice.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-30
Crew of Deserted Shin Safe

New York. Dec. 29-The Norwegian
steamer Joseph J. Cuneo arrived today
from Kingston. Jamaica, having on board
the seven members of the crew OF the
American schooner Warren Adams, which
was abandoned at sea in a water-logged
condition Sunday.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-30

Ohio leads the States in the value of
its clay products and in the manufac-
ture Of grindstones and pulpstones and
ranks fourth in tine value Of its total
mineral production,
The Washington herald., 1914-12-30

when consigned from one neutral coun-
try to another and that We act on mere
belief that although not intended by
shippers for the enemy they ultimately
reach his hands.
Here again We ask: Does American
opinion hold that these seizures are Of
the kind not imposed upon us by the
principle OF self-preservatiOn which they
so fully acknowledge?
Can We BE BIamedf"
eve are told that American shippers
and manufacturers are complaining and
We know the feeling which discomfort in
these classes can create and the pressure
which it can exert upon Democratic gov
ernments, but We rely firmly on the
fairness and good sense of American
opinion as a whole.
Americans should remember that this
war has many feature which are without
precedent in history; We may expect them
to make allowance for that fact and
place a broad construction upon the prin-
CipIes Of international law which have
grown up under wholly different condi-
tons.
we are waging war against two great
continental states which have hardly any
seaboard of their own; they are surround
ed by neutral states, and their efforts
TO procure necessaries for armies through
these states are interchangeable. There is
good reason to believe that despite all
prohibitions and other Efforts OF the neu-
trail governments, tho Sc efforts have been
in many instances successful.
Can we be justly blamed under these
circumstances Il our attitude toward
American commerce with these neutral
neighbors of our enemies is perforce
somewhat rigorous?
England and the United States both
pride themselves on the fact that they
are eminently practical peoples. On the
reality and strength of their friendship
it is unnecessary to dwell; the note itself
is evidence of them. We welcome it as
such.
Patience and good will may be needed
to solve the thOrny. delicate questions
raised by the maritime war. We do not
doubt they will be Forthcoming on both
sides of the Atlantic.
1T is quite increditable that two peo-
The Washington herald., 1914-12-30

Manchester Losses SoU,OOO IN Fire,
Manchester. N. H., Dec. 2.-Five BUSH
ness places were destroyed by fire today
with a loss of 5000.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-30
BRITISH REGARD NOTE
INCIDENT AS SERIOUS

CONTINUED FROM FACE ONE.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-30

1t is the American contention, how
ever, that money payments can never
satisfy the American interests in the
controversy; that the losses to American
trade are far greater than those that can
be claimed as the result Of specific de-
tentions Of cargoes. II is pointed out by
the American government that the re-
preston Of trade resulting from the fear
that seizures and detentions are inevita-
bic at the hands Of Great Britain IL the
most serious aspect Of the situation so
Tar as the United States 10 concerned
The Washington herald., 1914-12-30

Maryland and Virginia Turkeys Geese Ducks Fancy Fowls and Ba
Chickens displayed your fancy all storepeca low prices and
good quality
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-29
Common Council.

When Council was called to order
only ten members were in their seats,
but q few minutes later four more
came in, leaving only Messrs. Spinks
and Graham absent.
The tax law for the year beginning
June 1st. 1914, which was lab-i over
at the last meeting was read for the
third sine and passed. This la"
showed no change from the present
tax law and the minimum rate remains
at Sill.
A petition from Hugo Herfurth, Jr,
for a sewer to two new brick dwell
inps on the east side Of Columbus
street, between Ororoco and Pend!e-
ton streets. was REFERRED to the COM
mittee oil streets.
a, petition from Eiward Jones for
permission to mike certain repairs
to his frame dwelling, 81 Wilkes
street. was granted, after Mr.. Chaun-
cey ha:. made brief explanation.
Julian ~. Knight was granted per-
mission 10 erelt one story flame
offire and store room with fire-plcof
roof to be situated at the corner Of
ROYAL and Wolfe streets.
Nine hundred and fifty dollars was
appropriated for the work Of clean-
ing the streets ard collecting asnes
during the balance Of the fiscal year.
A petition was received asking the
having of Lee street from King 20
Queen. The petition w2s accompanied
BY signed agreements from the own
e-s of more than half the property
alorC this street agreeing 20 pay
81 80 per front foot, the work to con-
sist of . 3O-fcot vitri!i2; b"ick road
way arr, q 9-foot granolithic sidewalk
with granite curb. This was referred
to TIE committee on streets ana m
ance.
On recommendation of the commit
tee to which il had been re4crr2a
Council appropriated $525 for ne
paving of the alley from Washington
to St. Asaph streets, just south OF
Prince, usually known as the Postot-
fee alley, this amount to be available
when $500 shall have been paid into
the city treasury by the property OWL
ers.
This lei. 70 brief discussion or
the advisability of paving alleys While
streets were in need OF improvements,
but the recommendation was adopted
Unanimously.
Council then adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-29
Short Session of City Council at the
Regular Meeting Last
~! qn3. -" = g
Might ,,au

i The City Council was in: session
a short time last night But few
papers were presented, and they
Mere soon disposed of. ..o,.!rF
III! Board OF. Aldermen. >..nija.a.
HAS the Aldermen were about to
lie called to order Mr.. Smith, of the
Common Council, appeared in the
chamber and announced that the
lower board had finished their bust
ness and was ready to adjourn. Two
papers, which had been disposed of
by Common Council had in the mean
time been received by the Aldermen.
President Marbury asked that the
lower board wait few minutes.
After the reading of the min
utes several matters were intro
duced in the Aldermen which = will
be found in the official proceedings
They were Of general nature and
after having been properly disposed
of the action of the Common Council
on papers which had been received
was concured in, when the board
adjourned.
There was no joint session, as
had been expected, to elect Ponce
Commissioner from the Third ward
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-29
LIQUOR LICENSES.
Falling off of Five in Number of Sa'
looms.

Alexandria will have IS liquor IL
censes during the next year COM
mencing on Friday instead of the
.4S places where liquors are sold at
present. Additional licenses were
granted yesterday to Charles II.
Zimmerman, James H. Doherty,
Henry L. Cheshire, Randolph Ra-
mer, J. II. MCGOWAN, James L. Cur
tin and Joseph H. Ramsey. Of the
43 licenses three are to wholesale
dealers and the remainder to retail!
saloons. There has been a steady
decrease in the number of saloons III
Alexandria during the past twenty
years due to the gradual increase In
the liquor licenses.