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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-07
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Trouble.
You do not have to hurry down the
highway just to meet It.
Just stand right still and it will
come to You.
If you are wise, and have chance,
you'll beat it.
AS soon as old man Gloom comes
into View
It isn't very difficult to find batch
Of worry,
Because it's never hidden out Of
When a man is looking for it he can
grab 1t III q hurry, .
If he hasn't sense enough to fly his
kite.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-07

Neither does the chance come to
many men to decline such a position of
trust and honor as. has Richard Olney.
And the mere fact that this important
place was rendered him. at his adj
vanced age, is a wonderful tribute to
his worth and the confidence that men
have in him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-07

From the low water that has pre-
vailed in the Kaw during the recent
rainy spell, and the flood conditions
that have developed in other streams.
it would seem reasonable to suggest
that its water supply has sought a SUBJ
terranean channel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-07

There is reasonable ring to the re-
ports that the Mexicans have prepared
to blow up the vulnerable and essen
tiai portions of the railroad lines be-
tween Vera Cruz and the City of Mex
leo. This would be a most serious
handicap to an American invasion. And
1t is also further evidence that 10
crastination is costly in every field of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-07

While there is much talk for peace.
there are also plenty Or moves in the
direction Of war. Note the definite in
structions to the militia organizations
throughout the country for their mob
ilization. should that become neces-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-07

Carranza's refusal to participate in
any way in the negotiations of the A.
b. c. mediators. indicates that no pos
sible solution of the Mexican problem
will be satisfactory to him unless it is
one that he works out himself.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-07

Although the field Of work for the
Mexican mediators has finally been de-
fined as being exclusively between the
United States and Huerta, it is no
small one and is not without intricate
difficulties. Just how any solution can
be reached that will be entirely satis-
factory to both parties appears to bor-
der on the impossible.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-07

Billy Morgan's picture that Is making
the rounds of the newspapers IN honor
Of his elevation to the board of direc-
TORS Of the Associated Press may prop
erly be styled as being Of the impress
siOnistic VARIETY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-07

Backbone is not noticeable for its
presence in congress in any excessive
quantities. Instance the action Of the
judiciary committee of the house in re-
porting without recommendation the
prohibition and woman suffrage con-
Stitutiopal amendments
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-07
Sary.

No better salve for certain purposes
was ever prepared than the proposed
repeal of the Panama canal tolls ex-
emption. Great Britain is talking Of
reconsidering her decision not to par
ticipate in the Panama exposition at
San Francisco. ~ y
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-07
Disc0sasOlate.
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

tfrom the chicago Newell
Much of woman.s vanity Il due to mans
flattery.
when a business Is run down may be
time to wind IL up.
Never go in for practical Joking unless
you are q good loser.
There are people who look upon matrf-
m0ny aS . necessary evil.
No. Cordelfa. . squall ut sea and one In
the nursery are not synonymous
St. Peter will swing the gate wide open
for the man who has lived up to lis
wife's expectations.
After . man has spent . few nights in
sleeping car he can appeectate home
In . small nat
Even an epicure would soon tire II his
job were one continuous round Of pudding
and ice cream.
Women may come and women may 20,
but the BARGAIN counter habit - . fixture.
When women fiUh for compliments they
never boast of H. ~ ones that G0e
away.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-07

That harassed Americans at Tam
pico should have been compelled to
find safety under the German flag
doesn't indicate that the United States
did its full duty by them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-07

i. And the tenacity with which both
sides to the Colorado war are clinging
to their arms suggests that the re-
cent horrors there may be repeated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-07

Consolation can surely be found in
the fact that the floods in Kansas were
no worse. They really were nothing
compared to what they have been.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-07

And the place in Texas that the
cyclone hit, its name is Maud. Re.
tributive justice, as 1t were.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-07
COOKING AND HAPPINESS.

The conclusion of the Kansas Asri-
cultural college that domestic science
makes against DIVORCE 10 based ON
figures that are not wide enough -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-07

No doubt about Jack Frost being a
'pertinacious fellow. But the sun will
soon succeed in clipping his wings for
this season
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-07

A fashion note in the Galveston
News: If some of the new-style skirts
had to be worn with a hustle, they
wouldn't reach to the wearers' knees.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-07
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESs

The state Journal Is q member Of the
Associated Press and receives the fuH dAy
telegraph report Of that great news y.
Ganisatlon for the exclusive aftefnoon
Dublication IN Topeka
The news II received In The STATE Joufs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-07

Spain must need the money. Else
why its concern to get Jews to come
back to its confines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-07

Anne Hfllfker answered q matrimOn-
ial ad some time ago and went to In
dianapolis to- meet the woman and
lead her to the altar. When Ire got
there her husband met him at the
train and said Anne could have her
just as soon as a divorce could be
secured, also. that Anne could have
their nine children. Anne left for the
far west on the next. train and mo-
buddy has heard from him since.
Anse Judson has had to have the
radiator Of his car. sent to the fac
tory to be fixed and his wife says
she don't see what is the use Of havin'
a radiator on a. car in warm weather,
anyhow. -.,sss
A Teller who fnvents a mousetrap
that will catch mice has got 1t all
over the Teller who invents q great
airship that won't fly; SO success de-
ponds q good deal upon the point OF
view. arter ALL.
We never yet saw a mans wig that
seemed to fit right around the back
Of the neck.
Life is a gamble and there are al
ways a lot Of fellers who are willing
to take q chance. We have heered
of a lot Of fellers who are goin' around
without susperEders.
A good mani xellers are honest be-
kux they can't get credit nowhere.
D1ScO0SOAp1e. .ss -
1 care not how the robins sing,
Their songs mean naught to me;
care not for the beauteous spring,
1t holds for me no glee.
care not for the new green grass,
Nor for the balmy breeze;
Nor for the zephyrs that do pass
Among the bidding trees.
am forlorn as 1 can be,
The futures grim and dire: w
There 10 no joy on earth for me.
I've got to buy . tire.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-07
Huge Task Well Performed.

The people of the United States should, and, no
doubt will, suspend judgment in the case of Mai.
Henry. American officer detailed at Havre to look
after American refugees, who, according to dis
patch from London is accused by some of the travel
of failing to properly look after their comfort
and welfare. 1t is necessary to make allowance for
the excitement sometimes bordering on panic, into
which many tourists thrown when they realized
that war had broken out and that the journey home
was beset with difficulties. "My God man, this is
war;" Maj Henry is said have retorted to some of
the complaints, fact which great many people
seem to have failed to realize The great majority
of returning Americans have been generous in their
praise of the treatment accorded them everywhere in
Europe by officials and civilians of all countries Only
a very few have complained and their complaints
have lacked specific details, usually being confined to
the general lamentation that the journey home was
less comfortable than the outbound voyage last spring
In view of the tremendous extent of the disturb
ance to every field of human activity at time when
tens of thousands of Americans were scattered all
The Washington herald., 1914-09-07
Labor's Holiday.

Labors annual holiday is here again and under
the best OF auspices, surely far as this city is
concerned. There may have been industrial depres-
sion in other parts OF the country but Washington
mas felt it. because there is interruption to
its principal OF revenue, the pay envelopes
which the government hands out twice a month to its
10000 workers. whose needs are the inspiration of
most OF other activities. The building and main
tenance of houses for these 3oooo the operation of
markets and shops to supply their daily needs the
keeping in motion OF the public utilities, of which
they the most important patrons, serve to keep
large part OF the of the population constantly
busy. Washington's artisans and wage-earners in
may look back upon year of profitable employment
and forward to another OF even greater promise
The Capitals wealthy winter population is to be
largely augmented this year because tramping armies
block the way to the Old World capitals and Wash
ngton must necessarily become the gathering place
OF fashionable America, resulting in more trade and
more work for the permanent population
Europes misfortune means, too increased activity
and prosperity in American industries wherever en-
ployerS and wage-earners work together in taking
advantage OF their opportunities.
Labor Day of 1914, therefore, may safely be said
to witness the dawn of period in which every man
able and willing work may find remunerative occu-
patton. Let have merry making today with
out a restraining care, and tomorrow take up the
task again with cooperation the keynote of our
endeavOrS
The Washington herald., 1914-09-07
Easier Exchange with London.

A bill calling for pound sterling PAYABLE at
sight in London could be bought here yesterday for
$780, cents less than Friday and about cents
less than asked week ago.
AS the mint parity of eXchange-the actual gold
value in the coinsmakes the sovereign worth 81 8665
it is evident that the OF exchange on London
while still high getting down practicable level
The supposed heavy debts due abroad-and par
ticularly those to from maturing obligations
of the city of New York sold abroad-caused the
recent eager demand for bills by persons and cor
poratonS finding it necessary to make remittances
This demand, concdng with scarcity of bills owing
to virtual suspension, OF exports of products and
commodities against which bills are drawn. caused
the abnormal rise in rates-that is to saw in the
price of bills
What is causing the decline2 Primarily the IN
precedented outflow of breadstuff following the British
governments guarantee of war risk insurance ON
vessels and cargoes. Next is the conferences of
bankers here with administration officials with the
purpose OF bringing about normal conditions and the
corresponding efforts of the British chancellor of the
exchequer in cooperation with bankers and traders
chronicled in special cable dispatch to the Herald
from London this morning. Third in order is the
growing desire OF foreigners to transfer funds To
this country for safe deposit or investment
Last, but by no means least, is the arrangement
by which the maturing debts of the city of New YORK
are cared for. The exchanges are getting back to
normal basis.-New York Herald
The Washington herald., 1914-09-07
A Draftsman's Grievance.

To the Editor: read your editorial
in relation to the police of Washington
engaging in outside work and business
when off duty. l would suggest that
you go further and say something about
the craftsmen in the building department
engaging in private work, not after Of
flee hours but during office hours in the
building department. 1t Is getting TO be
quite a business for a craftsman to get
a position in the building department
and then engage in outside work. Some
OF them spend half Of their time in pri-
vate work, regardless of their office
work. The building inspector is well
aware OF this fact and 1 think should
be called to account, and asked to eX-
plain why this is permitted.
am an architectural craftsman and
work in the office OF a private architect,
when he has work to do, which he has
not at the present time. Nevertheless,
some half dozen craftsmen who are en-
ployed in the building department have
quite a lot Of work on hand, which they
do at cut rates becauses they have their
guaranteed salary back OF them.
AN ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTsMAN.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-07
!: Dotnes Of Society /


Newport will open its annual horse
show this afternoon with an attendance
only a little less than in former ana
gayer years. The exhibitors are chiefly
from the immediate neighborhood' Dut
the classes are larger than Formerly.
particularly as regards sthe entries OF
Alfred G. Vanderbilt, and Edward d.
Mclean.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mclean. who recently
passed a short time at their Washing
ton residence, have returned to Black
Point Farm, and wiI-entertain a num-
ber Of friends during the week. Mr..
John r. Mclean. who has a house party
at Narragansett, will also entertain ex-
tensively during the show.
Among the washingtonians abroad
whose movements are OF much concern
to society. are Mrs. John O'Donnen and
children. who were in Switzerland when
last heard from Immediately after Mr..
O'Donnelrs death in the early summer
Miss Catherine Letterman, who was in
oxford at that time, is supposed to have
Joined Mrs. O'Donnen. and now await
ing transportation home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul S. warburg. Of New
York. who will make their home in
Washington during Mr.. Warburgs serv-
lNt bll AlAE al ANNHFlNE DpdEus nave
leased the residence of Mr.. and Mrs
Arthus Jeffry Parsons, at Eighteenth
and r streets. for the coming season.
Mrs. Robert W. Patterson. who arrived
from Europe last week. has gone to Bar
Harbor to pass the remainder Of the
season ,Mr and Mrs. Harold Walker. Of
Chevy Chase. also late arrivals from
abroad are finishing the summer at Bar
Harbor.
Mrs William F. Draper and Miss Mar
garet Draper. who are comfortably To-
Gated in London. are awaiting transpOr-
tation home on one of-the Cunarders
and will come direct to their Washing
ton home on arriving in America Mrs.
Clarence Moore and family are also IN
London after an exciting passage from
the Continent in a freight boat crossing
the North Sea.
Mrs. William Claggett. who passed the
summer at the Old Sweet Springs. has
returned to town and reopened her apart
ment at the ParkwoOd.
Miss Frances de Kraft has returned
to her home, 1894 / street. after passing
the summer on the Coast of Maine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ridgely Hunt and Miss
Hunt are at the Rock End. Northeast
The Washington herald., 1914-09-07
THE OPEN FORUM.
Writer Complains that Harbor Thieves
Are Not Captured.


To the Editor: Returning to the city
after an absence OF two weeks, my at
tention was called to statements Of Lieut..
Dean. Of the harbor police, published in
The Herald of August Is.
He reported that the harbor police have
recovered practically all stolen prop
erty taken from along the river front,
and cleared up most of the robbery cases
in that section; that he did not know
what aCtusted me in my criticism OF the
inactivity OF the harbOr police: that it
was unwarranted, and that the Harbor
precinct was doing all that is possible
TO prevent rObberies on the river.
Let US see. There were twenty-fOur
cases Of larceny, house-breaking. etc.
occurring in the Harbor precinct in the
year 1913, only six Of which were cleared
up. The records are my authority.
Over SO0 worth OF property was stolen
from one boat, owned by Commodore
Sizer. not a cents worth of which was
ever recovered, nor were the thieves
caught
Ny KubeI. owner of the launch Louise
n. suffered heavily from the depreda-
tions Of thieves
My own boat the Seminole, was robbed
on the night Of July p last The second
night following. July 3, the same thieves
again entered the boat and secured other
valuable articles. No determined effort
was made to clear up this case, although
clews plainly indicated that the thieves
were young and inexperienced and were
simply Outfitting a boat. a Persevertng
search among the various boats in the
harbor would no doubt have resulted in
apprehendinC the thieves
Lieut.. Dean himself is a good Wit
ness to disprove his own statements,
above quoted. and to support my con-
tentiOn viz, that the lack of method and
inactivity of the harbor police give little
protection to boat owners.
He bewails 10 every complaining boat
owner OF his lack Of men and facilities for
protecting harbOr property. A common
saying Of his is that I'VE have to thank
the good Lord that thieves do not run
of with everything in the harbor." He
Ea!d this to me to my son. and to others
when speaking of his inability to cope
with the situation. He promised to do the
best he could under the circumstances, !
and undoubtedly does. but does not do |
all that is possible to prevent robberies |
on the river"
Lieut.. Dean recently told me that two |
Of his men went out nightly in a batteau |
to patrol the harbor. leaving at o'clock |
and returning at ; in the morning. l /
said: Lieutenant how do you know that
these men are not asleep in some snug
place. or at home, are playing checkers,
etc."
He replied: Il do not know. but do not
think they are" He also admitted that
these men were not required TO make
single report while they were out. Com
ment Is unnecessary. The regular city pa
trolmen are required TO report every
hour.
There seems to be men enough in the
harbOr service, but they evidently lack
energy and dogged perseverance. Some
Of them could be detailed elsewhere for
the good of the service and their places /
be filled with younger men.
CHARLES H CoE.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-07

have been requested by the most Chris
tian English nation to take part in the
tremendous war Of Europe, viz, the
japanese against the Germans in China,
the Germans being the nearest kin to
the English
How some people delight in one-sided
views. Who threw the first bombs into
an unsuspectinG city full Of women and
innocent children? The French threw
bombs into Nuremberg before the actual
conflict OF war. Who sChemed secretly
against Germany long before the war?
The allied nations did this together with
neutral Belgium. They jointly built
strong fortresses along the border line
from whence they have slaughtered
thousands Of German soldiers. Who
were the first ones to break the laws
Of neutrality in Belgium? The French
with their aerOplanes and troops before
the war commenced, and even English
troops were landed in Belgium before
the declaration Of war. Does that look
honest? And who uses brutal means Of
warfare? The French, who introduced
trained. savage dogs to attack the very
same soldiers who are massacrsd by
gun-fres. not mentioning aeroplanes
with bombs.
It would be well for all peace-lovtnR
American citizens and newspapers to re-
frain from one-sided, unfair judgments
that create dissention among fellow citi-
zens- Evil consequences for the country
at large may result from such PARTISAN
ship. The war is equally sad for all par
ties involved. and We at distance should
just pity all the suffering
In regard 10 comments on dropping
bombs into fortress, there is only one
to be made. viz. that women and children
are never expected 20 remain within a
fortress. The latter Is intended for war
fare only. while such is going on. A
few lives unfortunately were lost in
Brussels by the bomb incident while
800 soldiers from German warships were
killed and drowned through the sinking
OF their ships by the generous British
1t would be glorious II all tender svrn-
pathlzers would in every instance feel
that way toward the thousands Of unpro-
tected women within the realm. who very
year. in time of peace lay down their
miserable lives through ruthless acts.
Much is said about unprotected women
abroad. why not about women hera7
Why do ambassadors not cry when
bombs are thrown into German citiss7
Some peoples tongues are wa-ginz
while their brains are tagging : \
The Washington herald., 1914-09-07

In many of the dispatches from the war zone the
Germans have been accused of using dum-dum bull
lets, while similar charges from German sources have
been made against the French and English The Brit
ish government has issued the following Official state
ment: Neither the British nor the French army has
m its possession or has issued any but approved pat
terms of rife and revolver ammunition which do not
infringe in any respect the provisions of The
Hague convention" The civilized world will approve
this partial clearing of the record.