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The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
Peril of The Canoe.

Probably any attempt TO abolish the
canoe in accordance with the suggestion
Of Sunday Journal correspondent. would
arouse much opposition. The canoe Is too
popular to be eliminated without q pro-
test Nevertheless, the number Of persons
who should avoid canoeing Is very large;
the lengthening list OF drownings indi-
Gates that the easily capsiZed craft may
be as dangerous as an automobile oper-
ated by an inexperienced or reckless
driver.
Twenty-Five years ago boats that would
not capsiEe even when rocked were COM
mon on rivers and ponds. They were less
graceful than canoes. but they had the
advantage of stability; in fact they were
nearly fool proof. Persons who cannot
swim and who are not adopts in the de-
licate art OF keeping a canoe right side up
should stick to the old-fashioned rowboat-
II is better for them to stay on land,
when safe boats are not available, than
to take the chances of drowning. The
exercise Of a little common sense will
prevent scores OF fatalities every sum-
mer.
The simplest solution Of the canoe prob
lem is in providing rugged rowboats for
amateurs and in requiring applicants for
canoes to give proof of proficiency a.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Journal.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
THE LAW OF The SEA.

When the news OF the wreck Of the
Empress Of Ireland in the 81. Lawrence
first shocked the civilized world. indig-
nant demands were made from all quar-
teTs that the man responsible for it al
be discovered ard punished The COM
mission which latter Investigated the dis
sstsr did fix the responsibility. but
Canada or Great Britain has the power
to punish the man who is said TO be 10
blame. He is the third oficer OF the
collier StorStad. a subject OF Norway
whose certificate he holds. And unless
Norway chooses to cancel that certificate
he will continue to sail the seas free ana
unpunished-
But by an ironIc turn Of circumstances
II is Capt Kendall OF the Empress OF
Ireland who. though the commission
exonerated him from all blame. will be
made to suffer the consequences OF the
affair There is an unwrittenn law OF the
sea that a captain who loses his ship
shall never be entrusted with another
command. Though a ship-owner were
willing TO trust Capt Kendall with
another ship there would be many sea-
men and even more passengers who
would decline to sail under him. Whether
this be prudence or merely superstition
it is the inexorable code OF the sea. and.
though oficiaIly held blameless, Capt
Kendall becomes the latest and the most
conspicuous of its victims.
The sacrifices OF this brave captain
makes the immunity OF the Norwegian
oficer seem all the more unjust Il IS
an anomalous condition that while mar
iners are required to obey international
rules they are amenable only to the laws
OF their own natlon-a condition Of az
fairs that cannot be changed too soon
Press.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
A PLOW THAT RANG TRUE.

In Buenos Aires a few years ago an
demonstrate to a local customer the
superiority Of his goods over those Of a
German competitor. The American consul
arranged for the test.
The German plows proved to be almost
exact duplicates Of the American imple-
ment in design and rather better in fn-
ish. Wasting no time in explanation. the
American salesman called over a power
full peon and ordered him to swing with
all his strength with a ten-pound sledge
upon the share OF one OF the American
plows.
The husky Basqut spat upon his hands,
hunched his muscular shoulders. swung
the heavy hammer in a wide circle and
brought II down on the spot indicated.
A note as clear as that of a bell rang
out and the pillow went bounding across
the floor, but, save for the patch OF red
paint that fused and came on on the
hammer head. the share was unmarked.
When the operation was repeated upon
one OF the German implements, the first
share was completely shattered. the
pieces being scattered about the floor
like so much broken crockery.
Thinking that possibly the faultiness OF
this share had been an accident of con-
struction. perhaps of over-tempering. the
dealer requested the peon to swing upon
the second sample. This blow demonstra-
ted that the German implements were not
even consistent in their effectiveness. for
this share doubled up under the low and
folded lovingly in around the hammer
like a flower going to sleep at night
There were tears in the consuls eyes
as he wrung the salesman's hand in con.
graduation, but all he said was: And
they still accuse US of exporting wooden
nutmegs!"-World's Work
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
Railroads Get Half a Stale Loaf.

Four years from the date of their application for
bread the Eastern railroads have received from the
Interstate Commerce Commission less than half
loaf, if not a stone. The loug-delayed freight rate
decision rendered on Saturday is in its main points
just what forecssted two weeks ago. Permission
to increase rates commodities in parts of the
territory involved has been granted; to New England
and the trunkine territory everything has been de-
MED. 1t is estimated that the average increase will
amount to about and half per cent, adding
something like $I6oooooo to the annual freight reve
nues of the Eastern roads
Bearing in mind that Messrs. McChord and Dan
e OF the commission dissented to the decision upon
the ground that the railroads should have been grant
ed all they asked for railroad managers will find
some for satisfaction in the announcement The
commission least admitted the necessity for relief
and though they granted II meagery and grudg-
ingiy, they left glimner of hope for the future,
which suggests that they should bear in mind that the
railroads made their appeal in 1910 for what they
then regarded as necessity. Since that time the
cost of labor, fuel and operating expenses generally
have been advancing, and it could be regarded as
unreasonable should the roads at this time make
formal application for further increase to meet
conditions that have changed in four years They
have not been granted what they asked for and
deemed necessary in 1910, and if the precedent of
rendering decision four years after the application
is to be followed the roads should be governed accord
ingly.
Aside from the commissions admission that rail-
roads have some rights, there is little cause for
qualification in the decision The comparatively trihng
increase in revenue means only that the policy of
rigid economy must be continued. Present-day needs
alone can be considered; there can be no permanent
building up, constructive enterprise undertaken
A great opportunity has been overlooked to add
stability to the countrys financial position in time of
crisis, to give needed impetus industry and COM
merce, and encouragement the return of prosperity
The commission suggests that the roads should
produce more revenue from their passenger traffic
suggestion which properly should be addressed to the
legislatures of the States which have enacted laws
fixing cents mile as the maximum rate of fare
The decision a whole conveys the impression
that the commissioners, while recognizing the rights
of the roads TO increase had the desire but not the
courage to deny If.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
United States Alone ImpresnabIe.

With Europe engaged in carnival of blood and
destruction. the United States on the other side Of
the world stands alone of al the world-powers in an
impfegnabIe position Of commercial supremacy. While
the appalling conflict ravages the other hemisphere
this country with its inexhaustble resources must
be depended upon to contribute heavily toward feed
ing and clothing millions of soldiers in the field and
afterwards, when the Old Worlds agriculture and
manufactures have been prostrated is the prin-
cipsl market to which it must turn While the peo-
pies of the other great nations are fighting America
must produce to the limit from mine and field and
factory
Europe has sold American securities on the APP
proach of war because America was ready and anx-
ous to buy them at advantageous prices which, the
same time were attractive to Europe in its emergency
Our gold has been going abroad to pay for them.
Inevitably the golden stream must soon turn back
begin to ship of our enormous harvest Of grain
and cotton, and later of the product of our mills to
feed and cIothe Europe's hordes.
The warning nations must have our products
whether they the Atlantic safe from attack p
ships flying the Stars and Stripes or under convoy
of Dreadnought and cruiser. Should the terrifying
events transpiring across the water run their
course, this country for years come will be of
the main dependencies Of Europe for supplies
The present is a time for patriotism, for thank
fulness that our country is far-removed from the
horrors which have barely begun, for prayer that
peace may swiftly be restored and for whatever
ice may be done for distressed humanity.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
Polite. and suHraRe.

To the Editor: 3. NJ c. in last Sun
days Herald says Ants know suffrage
TO be a popular and growing thing, else
Bryan would not adopt IL as polite. "
Some years ago the present Hon. Seere-
tary OF State adopted the free silver"
idea as polite Who ever hears OF
free silver these days, and the IS 10 /
propaganda was sent to the waste basket
so long ago that It Is doubtful II many
OF the younger voters know what 1t
means.
Again the Hon Mr.. Bryan was a Popu-
list. Why? Perhaps because he thought
IL polite How many years ago has
that idea been showed under? Among
other polite things which Mr.. Bryan
Is said to advocate. is government own
ershlp of railways. which is quite a stride
towards Socialism. VIII Socialism be the
next polite step?
Some folks have played politics. but
have landed on the wrong side Of the
fence. They forgot that two could play
at n game. one quiet and one noisy. Al
first the Ms appear to have it. but
when the yeas and nays are called for
the o's have IL.
In your rejoicing. s. ". c. do not for
get the fact that Mr.. Bryan had him
self nominated as candidate for Presi-
dent three times. as a polite move,
MARY BRINGHCRST SMITH.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
/ Dotnss Of Society !
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Morehead at the latter's summer home
at Ebensburg. Pa
Col. Thomas w. symons, U. q A.. has
Joined Mrs. Symons At their home IN
New Hampshire avenue. whsgs they are
awaiting news from their young son. Mr..
Noel Symons. who Is passing his vacation
with friend in Europe
Mrs George H. HoYard. who passed
the early summer with her daughter.
Mrs. Christopher Anger Russell. at Nj
agara Falls. made brief visit to her "
street home on Saturday. en- route TO
Berkeley Springs, W. Va, where she
will remain through August
Lieut. James Yancey. u 5. A. has re-
turned TO his post at FL Paso. Tex.
after spending a fve-week leave OF alb
sence with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs
VIII Yaneey. at their Virginia home.
Capt. Guy s. Scott. U. S. A., with Mrs.
Scott and children. has taken a cottage
at Deer Park. Nd. where they are IS.
tablished for the remainder Of the sum
mer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jules Demonet and Miss
Helen Demonet are late Washington ar
rivals at Cape May, where they will pass
Mrs. J. Ramsey Loley. Of New York.
is a guest at Hotel Powhatan.
Mr.. and Mrs C. NJ Jenkins have gone
to Pen Mar. in the Blue Mountains,
Vernon Hotel.
Mrs. James Emery and Miss Emery are
Washington guests at the West End
Hotel. Asbury Park. for the balance Of
the season.
Miss Mabel Yaneey. Of Washington. is
spending several weeks with her uncle
and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs Carey Fox, at
Culpeper, Va
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Simpson, Of Chi
cago, after a motor trip through the East
have arrived in Washington. for a brief
stay. While here they are guests at Hotel
Powhatan.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Branson Miller. ac-
companied by Mr.. and Mrs. A G. Puck
erton and daughter. motored from Balti-
more to spend the week end in Washing
ton, and are guests at the Hotel Pow
hatan.
Miss Molly Elliott seawel, Washing
tons well known author who was sup
posed TO be passing the summer at the
Hotel National Geneva is at her home
in P street. having been detained in New
York by business on the eve Of sailing
some three weeks ago.
Col. and Mrs. Henry p BIount ceIe-
brated the fftieth anniversary OF their
marriage yesterday at the Oaks. Thirty
first and r streets northwest. Among
the guests were Mai. and Mrs. c. 8
Montague, who with a single exception
were the only witnesses TO the ceremony.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03

The President followed his usual custom
yesterday by attending the morning serv-
Ice at the Central Presbyterian Church.
He was accompanied by his youngest
daughter. Mrs. McAdoo. The latter, with
her husband. the Secretary Of the Treas
ury. Joined the President and his family
for dinner at the White House
owing to the situation in Europe, the
Secretary Of State will defer his departure
to the summer home he has taken at
Asheville, N c. Mrs Bryan. with her
daughter and grand children. probably
viii go to their new home this week.
The Minister TO Argentina John W,
Garrett and Mrs Garrett. the latter for
merly Miss Alice Warder, OF this city.
are among the Americans now In Lon
don likely to be seriously Inconvenience
by the war situation. Mr.. Garretts post
was recently advanced TO the rank OF an
embassy but thus far he has been un-
able TO present his new credentials.
Rev. DR.. Donald c. Macleod, formerly
Of First Presbyterian Church. In this
city. but now OF Springfield, Ill, and Mrs.
Macleod are visiting Justice and Mrs
Anderson at the latter's home In Chevy
Chase.
Mrs. ]. Donald Cameron. who passed
the early summer at Aarienbad, Austria,
has Joined her daughter. Mrs. Roland
Lindsey. at the latter's home in Devon
shire. England.
Mrs. =. o. Briggs, widow OF ex-senator
Briggs, of New Jersey, has gone to
Spring Lake, y. J., to pass the remainder
Of the summer at the New Monmouth.
The many Washington friends Of Col.
and Mrs. Edward de V. MorreI will
regret to hear that the former is seri-
ously i'll at his summer home at Bar
Harbor.
Hon. II. p. F. MacfarIand has Joined
Mrs. Macfarland and her sister Mrs.
Strong at the cottage which he has just
had completed at Cap rAigle, Quebec.
Mrs Macfarland has been there all sum-
rner, giving her personal attention TO the
completion Of her new home.
Mr.. r. Golden Donaldson has Joined
Mrs. Donaldson and family at Saranac
Inn. Saranac. y. Y, TO pass several
weeks.
Representative and Mrs. Peter Goelet
Gerry have concluded a short visit TO
Newport and returned to their summer
home in New York. They were guests
for several days Of Mrs. Gerry's mother,
Mrs Richard Townsend, and will repeat
their visit later in the season Mr. and
Mrs. Gerry made their trip to and from
Newport by motor.
Col. and Mrs. James NJ. Morgan have
gone 10 Berkeley Springs, W. Va to re-
main through the season Their daugh-
ter. Mrs. Frederika Morgan Cameron, is
passing the summer with Mrs. Upsher
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
POPULATION OF 100. 600, 900.
what This Announcement from the
Federal Census Bureau signifies.

what This Announcement from the
Federal Census Bureau signifies.
4 census bulletin just issued puts the
population OF the United States at 1Os.-
""oc. This is a gain of about 7.O00.-
100 since the last bulletin was issued.
four years ago.
One hundred and nine million persons
in the United States: What does that
mean?
Il means. first Of all. that the country
is too big to be run entirely from Wash
lngton; that the necessity Of efficient
state and local governments is greater
than it ever was before
II means that more attention must be
paid to the problems Of the organization
Of industry-particula to the distribu-
tion Of labor: that where the human in
teTests involved are so large the old hap
hazard methods will not answer.
II means a great and growing demand
Tor to"dstIns. hence a maintenance and
ultimately an increase of land values
that We are naturally becoming less and
less of foOd-exporting nation: that
manufactures must be relied on 10 sup
ply the deficit in exports due 10 this
cause.
II means that industries must be en-
couraged. enterprise rewarded. if these
millions OF people are to find the work
they need: that manufactures must
reach out and find foreign markets-in
South America and elsewhere-f they are
to furnish employment to a proper part
Of this great and growing population.
II means that the population OF the
United States, increasing az the present
rate, should soon fill up and develop all
the waste places Of the continent. that
the era of intensive cultivation and
higher efficiency in industry Is becoming
an economic policy OF the government.
wise IS it may be, Is likely soon TO feel
the strain OF a great Western population.
II means that big capital and big IN
dustries are needed to supply the de-
mands OF these millions as economically
and as quickly as possible: and that We
have the greatest domestic market in the
world. all at the disposal OF the Amer
lean producer.
II means a democracy on trial on
scale big enough To s;dEEer the imagina-
tion--big enough 10 make its failure a
world catastrophe. its success mans
greatest political triumPh.-Chicago Her
aid.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
Traffic in Drugs.

Nowhere in the East is it difficult today to pro-
cure the drugs commonly affected by dope hends"
Almost everywhere, at the time there is legs-
aton against the free sale of these drugs The diff
characterizes that legislation often leaving the most
obvious loophoes for trafckers in this vice and ale
most equally in the spasmodic way in which such
legislation as exists is enforced While one city is
having drug crusade" another near by may be
relaxing vigilance in the face of some new scare"
In such case the base of distribution simply shifts
Federal control would at least mean uniform and
reasonably stringent control-Philadelphia Press,
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03

If 10000 engineers and fremen of the Western
railroads permitted to go strike in the pres
crisis will be proof of the futility of the
labor legislation enacted in recent years. and of the
failure of departments of labor, industrial commits
sions and arbitration boards. If the administration
with the machinery at its command, is unable to de-
wise means of keeping the at work until the
crops are moved and settling the issues involved
afterwards, the work of regulating and controlling
the relations bcSEeen employer and employed had
better be begun all over again.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
POLICE CHECK PATRIOTS.

New York. Aug 2-Police reserves had
to be called out today to control the en-
thustasm OF more than 800 Austrians
gathered outside the consulate Of the dual
monarchy to join ther country's army.
Most Of the men had come to this coun-
try to escape military service, but In
view of the amnesty granted by Austria,
are anxious to enlist for the war.
NTwo hundred persons who had booked
passage today tried to get on the steamer
Saxonia of the Cunard Line, when they
were told the Hamburg American Line
that was to carry them would not leave
mort
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
THE OPEN Forum.
Complains Of Suspension Of Night
Service on Mount Pleasant Line.

?
To the Editor; The Public Utilities
Commission confesses II has little or no
influence with the Washington Railway
and Electric Company. but IT certainly
ought to be able to compel that company
to stop taking fares for which II has no
intention Of furnishing Transportation
refer to the owl service on the Mount
Pleasant line. Frequently this service Is
Interrupted without notice TO patrons.
who pay their fares. receive transfers
from the surly conductors, and on ar
riving az Dupont circle. sometimes in
rainstorm, md the Mount Pleasant cars
are not running. There they are ma
rooned, with no telephone available. a
mile from another street car line or their
homes The conductors accept fares and
issue transfers for Mount Pleasant. know
ing that the service is suspended, but
carefully keeping the information to
themselves.
This species Of robbery was perpetrated
again last night because OF some repairs
at Florida avenue Cars could have been
run from that point TO the end Of the
line but the public be damned" spirit
prevailed and II had TO walk.
Why Is 1t that the W. X. and Z. service
IL constantly interrupted on various pre-
texts and the Capital fractions never?
Evidently we need a new Public Utilities
Commission or new railroad management
II the commission can do nothing TO stop
this form of robbery. may be The Herald
can, or possibly the remedy is In the law
courts. a VICTIM
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
Let's Use the Canal.

According to announcement of Secretary of War
Garrison, the Panama Canal will be opened to the
worlds commerce on August IS next The official
opening with the elaborate ceremonies in which all
the nations will participate will not occur until
March, 1915. This is due to the fact that we did
nations of the world invited fully appreciate ouur
selves all that American genius and energy could
accomplish within brief time in what they addressed
themselves to- Let the American people, therefore
ton Post.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
Safety on Railroads.

The Pennsylvania Railroad carried 100000 pas
sengers in the first six months of this year without
a fatal train accident to anyone of them East of
Pittsburgh it has carried 6Ioooooo passengers since
1912, and not has been killed by train accident
If one railroad company can keep its men on trains
absolutely obedient to signals and orders others can
do the same. Where accidents occur there are some
defects in the road in the rolling or in the
discipline of the and if these be remeded on
some roads they can be on all
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03

Copyright. l9i4J
care often nings her gauntlet down
With challenge in her eye.
There's much Of threat within her frovn.
And omen In her cry.
She bids me fight 10 hold my share
or things I count my own.
And with a cold and naughty air
Would chain me to her throne
And IL take that gauntlet up.
And with a right COED will.
As II on fighting could sup,
l give old Care her hll.
With Laughter gay and shafts OF song
i Offset all her wiles.
And though she's come to do me wrong
] conquer her with suileA
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
Government in PHILIPPINES.

Despite the denial of Secretary Garrison, Repre-
sentative Clarence B. Miller who has recently been
in the Philippines repeats his charge that under the
present administration hundreds of experienced
American officials most of them veteran soldiers have
been dismissed and their places filed without regard
to civil service principles. Mr. Miller says that the
government of the islands is demoralized as con-
sequence and that Secretary Garrison has been mis-
led by Official reports and simply does not know
what he is talking about There can be no hope
of securing an investigation till there is change in
Congress-Bufalo Express.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
The Cost of War.

No man can calculate what the cost of a general
European war would be. To this day the French
physique is lamentable memorial of the Napoeonic
wars. Wars leave weaklings at home and through
them the race is perpetuated Wars breed poverty
waste capital induce stagnation of industrial enter
prise suffering that lasts for generations A
nation makes more progress IL year of peace than
in twenty of war.-Pubc Ledger
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
How He Got In.

Surprised person-How did you get in
to see BIgnobs?
Nonchalant person-Easy. I gave the
elevator boy fve to hand the Junior office
boy and ten 10 slip the senior Office boy
a twenty to pass a gold watch to the
doorman to let me sneak In and wait
St Paul Dispatch.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
Ont OF Date.

MY dear" said the proud father.
II cannot understand your objection TO
young Prudely as a suitor for your hand
I am sure that he is a model young
man.
There Is no question about his being
a model" replied the bewitching beauty;
but, father. dear, the trouble is that
he is a 1872 model. Buffalo Commercial.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-03
Once Too Often.

She-You know very well that you
had to ask me three times before would
consent to be your wife.
He-Yes, I know. and that only goes to
show that-it is sometimes possible TO b
too persistent--Boston Transcript