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The Washington herald., 1914-12-22
Why Not Be Honest About LII

This sort of propaganda is doing more than
anything else to intensity American sentiment
against Germany. Far better would il be ;f Of.
cial semi-offcial and nonoficial propagandists
were to exhibit the frankness of Prof Adoiph Las
son, who pronounces Germany "the most perfect
political creation known to history" and saws Ger
mans are morally and intellectually superior to all
beyond competition" and to follow the course ad-
vised by Macmillan Harden, hailed as the idol
OF the German people, who adjures his fellow
countrymen:
Cease your pitiful attempts to excuse Ger.
many action. No longer wall to strangers telling
them how dear to us were the smiles OF peace vve
had smeared like rouge on our lips and how deenlv
we regret in our hearts that the treachery of con
spirators dragged us into an enforced war >
we wanted I'll Germany strikesp
Americans understand this for If has IN.
ring of truth. Americans cannot understand will
never be able to understand, the 'logic" OF The
propagandists who are endeavoring to make IL
appear that Germany is waging war for defence
for Americans have disconcerting habit of Iook
ing the facts In the faee.-New York Herald.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22
Ohio's Candidates.

In Ohio they take their politics very seriously.
We are told that the State is already "agtated"
over the campaign Of 1916, because three of its
leading citizens are prominently mentioned" for
elect Willis Senator Burton and former Ambas-
sador Herrick Business is slack in Ohio Just now.
and the people have plenty of time for siate-mak-
ing, which is one of their favorite sports OF all
these booms that for Mr.. Herrick is the most in
teresting because it suggests a reversion to the
old-tme idea that successful diplomatic service was
the preparatory school for the Presidency Adams.
Jefferson, Monroe and John Quincy Adams all had
to be prominently mentioned" came. Even Bu-
chanan found his diplomatic career a great help to
him when he was working hard to get the nomina-
ton. All these Ohio boomS seem to be of the kind
of political flowers that bloom in rne winter.
kindred of the pale flowers of autumn of an off
year.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22
Not a National Issue.

The Hobson resolution for an amendment to
the Federal Constitution creating national prohibi-
ton is likely to be defeated in the House today,
not merely by the failure of two-thrds vote in
its favor, but by nonpartisan majority vote
against it. Prohibition has not yet become ma
tonal political question, and there is member of
the House who will claim that he was elected on
a prohibition platform. 1t must be admitted that
it is outside issue, brought to Congress by a
party which has never received majority vote in
any Congressional district on national issue. In
these days of primaries for the nomination and
the election of Senators by popular VOTE it is sig
nifcant that representative of the Prohibition
party has a seat in either House or Senate and
this is condition that it may be expected will be
reflected in today's vote.
Those who present prohibition as moral issue
plainly answer their request that it should be
made national political issue. 1t belongs in the
States, the counties, the cities and the towns where
free electorate regulate by law and by public
opinion the morals of each community. 1t is said
that more than one-half the American people now
live under prohibition; if so that is an argument
why it should be left where it has grown and de-
veloped among the people by their own determi-
nation to live according to the ideals of the ma
jority sentiment 1t will not thrive by outside
interference and law handed down from Washing
ton, OF from one group OF StateS TO another group,
or from country to city.
The fact that prohibition has been brought to
Congress is rather reflection on the principle of
representative government, as we'll as upon the
theory that in the primaries the people select their
candidates for Congress because they stand for
some political convictions and are willing to ex-
press these openly on the stump before their con-
Stituents, and by their votes in Congress The
campaign for prohibition has been made in Con-
gress by threats as we'll as by appeal Newspapers
all over the country have told of the dilemma of
Representatives who fear they will be driven from
Congress if they vote their conviction but the situ
alton has, doubtless, been exaggerated. The vote
probably will show that intimidation has played but
small part where legislation of so vital char
acter is concerned
/Ex-Presdent Taft said in New York Sunday
that he knew of nothing more despicable than
secret society, based on political prejudice, that
attempts to defeat man because of his religious
beliefs, and the people have frequently demon
strated that they concur in his estimate. There
is question of religion involved in todays ISSUE
but the principle is not far different.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22

Meyer London, the New York Socialist, elected
to the next House of Representatives, said in an
address on Sunday: 81 will not make myself nui-
sance in Congress by trying to speak at every
opportunity, but there will be certain important
occasions during which l will make myself heard.
/ will let the Republicans and Democrats know
that there is force in American political life
I will be some dynamite. In 1916 l predict we
will have 100000 votes and fifty seats in Con-
gress." There is promise and hope in the assertion
that the Hon. Meyer London will not make himself
a nuisance, but will be heard on important occa-
sons; but some dynamite" in fifty seats! And
so soon too
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22

The District Fire Underwriters Association ex-
plains its course in raising premium rates from so
to per cent by the statement that the Insurance
business under the present rates is conducted at
loss in Washington. The statement should be
easily susceptible of proof by the District Insur-
ance Commissioner. If it is true the inference is
justhable that fire losses in the city too high
in view of the general character of its buildings its
wide streets and its excellent facilities for fighting
the flames, and we should at once set about the
work OF fire prevention.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22

Poor old court-worn Harry Thaw must go back
to the Matteawan Asylum for the criminal insane,
according to the decision of the highest tribunal
in the land The Supreme Court of the United
States to which his remarkable case finally found
its way, did not pass upon Thaw's sanity or in
sanity, his guilt or innocence of the murder of
Stanford White eight years ago, but only upon
the merits of the demand of the State of New York
upon the State of New Hampshire for the return
of alleged to be guilty of the crime of escap-
ing from custody. 1t is not likely that the legal
battle to secure Thaw's freedom is at an end
Lawyers will, doubt, discover other excuses for
keeping his in court, as they have since the
fatal night Madison Square Garden roof on
June 2s 1906. Thaw's case is unique in one re-
spect The wealth and social position of his fam
lily, instead of aiding him to secure his freedom
has tended rather to keep him in confinement The
fierce white light of publicity, focused upon him
ACCOUNT of the prominence of his family, and
the relentless pursuit by William Travers Jerome
district attorney in New York at the time of the
murder, have been the chief factors in keeping
Thaw prisoner. Perpetrators of crimes das-
tardly but of less notorety have been acquitted in
the State of New York. and there probably no
instance on record where fugitive from an asylum
has been pursued at such an expenditure OF money
and effort Public sympathy may not be with
Thaw. but it surely is with his devoted family.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22

If conditions in the annex of the Johnson pub
lie school in Mount Pleasant are as described at
recent meeting of citizens of that section they are
a disgrace to the Capital The complaint is not
new. If it is without foundation the District
authorities should set the fears of parents at rest
by refuting it If it is justified remedy should
be provided Immediately. The holiday lasts
days. 1t should be quite possible to repair the
building in that time.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22

Can it be possible that the baseball magnates
are planning to keep the interest of the fans from
tagging in the winter by of annual post
season series of contests in the courts for the
services of the players? If that is the program it
will of course be necessary to circumvent the laws
delays by mutual agreement to end the court room
season a reasonable time before the one on the
diamond begins.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22
The Woman that Smiled.
~ JOHN ?. RARnT.

A WOMAN turned a radiant
IA smile on the world and
the world smiled back. Wher-
ever she went people said:
"She is like sunshine. She will
have a happy life She de-
serves a good husband"
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'Ienty of Practic,

TT is a marvel to me how a citizen
can so suddenly transform himself into
a soldier"
"Oh, We have a chance to study tao
tics all the time. Every married man,
for instance, has to be a master of STRAIT
egy."-Kansas City Journal.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22
Morning Smiles.
Two Jobs Lost.

There goes a man 1 might have mar
ried." said Gertie.
He? Why he married his stenogra-
pher." said Mabel
Il know it," replied Gertie. Il ap-
piled for the same job just ten minutes
after she was hired. d."-Detroit Free
Press.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22

The President has been appealed to in behalf of
a necessary amendment to the present District
loan shark law. As the term of the present Con-
gress expires on March it is, of course, useless
to expect it to correct the defects in all the laws
II has enacted.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22

And good husband it seem
ed she would surely have. For
many good men were in pur-
suit. But when she made her
choice. She created astonish-
ment and sorrow. Those that
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22
Double Action.

See here" said Mrs. Gabb, II got out
your last winters suit today and found
a lot of long. blond hairs on the vest"
Well" replied Mr.. Gabb. you seem to
forget that you were a blond last win
ter."-Cincinanti Enquirer.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22

We still cling to the belief that Gen. Tasker H.
Bliss said something rude to the Mexicans which
he failed to report to Washington. There has been
no more firing across the border and more
Americans have been killed
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22

Wonder if the Suffragists and Prohibitionists
are trading votes of Representatives.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22
Not Sure Yet.

Your wife is out OF danger. them"
II shall think so unless the doctor
comes back."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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At 1 A. NJ.

You may softly sneak in through the hall
With the utmost of care
And by feeling the side of the wall
Gain the top of the stair.
You may glide. through the dark with
much skill
But your efforts fall fiat
And your strategy all counts for nil
When you step on the cat.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22

A small FIRE in a restaurant where diners were
being served, gets first page space in the New York
newspapers Probably they will all start burning
something now, part of the cabaret shows.
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knew her ant knew the man said she had made
blunder that would ruin her life. His many faults
included inability to appreciate such treasure
Soon be would tire of her as he had tired of other
women and he would abandon himself to self
indulgence.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22
ON A SNOWY DAY.

He had no penny he could spare
On holly-wreaths to show
That in his narrow chamber there
He felt the Christmas glow;
But none the less tho Poverty
Beset him with her wiles,
She found him proof to woe, for he
Just wreathed his face-in smiles!
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During the intervals she smiled radiantly. And
during the lapses she smiled, too.
At last people began to notice that the woman
seemed to be winning. Her husband was faithful
in his work. interested, quiet, considerate, devoted
to his wife and to his home. As the two walked
along the street together they looked like couple
that had been happy for years and that perfectly
understood each other.
Gradually the man began to be talked Of as one
gifted with uncommon qualities.
Some one repeated the comments TO his wife
She smiled, and, in her radiant way she re-
marked: Il have known those thngs all along"
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22

A large order for --' automobiles for the
allied armies has been placed in the United States
Name deIeted by the censor
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22
Crossed Wires.

Now they've got a new contrivance
for reducing adipositysg
Dear me. There won't be a city in
Europe when this awful war is over
Buffalo ExpresA
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22
Why They Never Buy Havanns.

What kind of cigars do You wish to
give your husband, madam-Havana or
domestic?"
ing them to him to encourage him TO
spend his evenings at home you know
Judge.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22

Tomorrow DIR. Edwards will tell of "A
Veteran Employe OF the State Depart
ment.'
Copyright 1914 by Z. ]. Edwards. All rights re-
sgTyed
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22

During the next year there were many lapses
But there were long intervals between shes
making hard fight for him." some one said, and
the words were received with angry comments
Gee, but he's lucky" some one else said: "She
may make man of him yet"
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22

The engagement of Miss Helen Leg
horn. OF BroOkline. Mass, TO Ir. Al
phonso Washington PeZet. son o. the
Peruvian Minister to this country. Is of
much interest to Washington. The formal
announcement was made yesterday by
Mr. and Mrs. George Richard Leghorn.
in Brooklinc. Mr.. Pezet, who is attache
Of the Peruvian legation, has made quite
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22

For time aftes the marriage it seemed if the
prophecies were going to prove false. In his hap
piness the man seemed to taken on qualities like
his wife's Then, gradually, he went back into the
old ways. He drank. He was also domineering
and neglectful. He became the object of criticism
and contempt. But his wife was steadfast She
kept smiling. Beneath her smiles however, there
was often hint of tears.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22
A Line o Cheer Each Day o the Year

First printing Of original poem, written daily
for The Washington Herald
By JOHN KENDRICK BANGS.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22

As the years passed the husband grew more dis
sipated. Every pitied his wife. Those closest
to her urged her to leave her husband and to get
divorce. They told her of things that as they said
they thought she ought to know. She listened with
a bewidered air if she did not quite understand
what they were doing. Then she tried to smile,
always succeeding, though occasionally the smile
was twisted. Uncomplainingly she went on her
way. In his absence she could seldom leave the
house. She wanted to be there when he came
He might need her. And always she met him with
a smile.
Once when, soiled and hardly able to hold him
self erect he fell into chair, he said: "Why don't
you say something?"
She smiled and said: I'm glad to see you back"
He reached out and drew her close.
She wept silently. 81 don't deserve to have
you," he said.
She put her arms about him as if he were a
child Then, with a smile that broke through her
tears she helped him to reach the couch, where he
slept for hours.
When he woke he found her busying herself in
the kitchen. He tempted to say, "Ill try to do
better" But he ashamed. At the table he
looked at her coverty, as if trying to understand
the mystery of her being.
She began to smile and to tell him the news.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22

Mrs. Kate Billings Wilson entertained
at dinner last evening in honor OF nar
neIce, Miss Ruth Hartley, and Mr.. Rob
ert : Porter. who will be marie on
Wednesday evening. The guests IN
CONTINUED on PAGE SEVEN.
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Miss Carolyn Nash entertained at din
ner last evening preceding the charity
ball at Rauscher's.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22

DR.. and Mrs. James F. Mitchell enter
tanned at dinner last evening in honor
OF Miss Francise Williams. Covers were
laid for fourteen. The company after
ward went to the charity ball at Rausch-
ers.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22

Mrs. 3. F. Hadduck Of Philadelphia
Will arrive today to ne the guest OF
her sister. Mrs. Mary Gross Canfeld, of
Chicago. who came here recently to be
near her daughter. Mrs. Harvey Jester.
Mrs. Garfield has been seriously Ill all
summer at the home Of her sister, Mrs
John S. Miller, in Chicago.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22

Miss Bette Foreshaw went to Balti-
more today to be the guest Of her uncle
and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Powell
Hill, where she will spend the Christ
mas holidays. Mr.. Herbert Foreshaw.
vho is with Mr.. and Mrs. HILL will go
TO Christiansburg. Va, on Saturday for
a few days visit before returning to his
home
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry A. Williams, jr.,
OF Norfolk, Va. are the guests Of Mrs.
WIlliams's mother. Mrs. Russell B. Har-
rison. for Christmas Mr.. Williams will
return to Norfolk on Sunday.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22

Mr.. William Dougherty wrightson has
Joined Mrs. Wrightson at their apart
ment in the LOnsdale. They will spend
Christmas Day with Mr.. Wrightson's $
parents in Baltimore. Mrs. WriEhtson.
who was formerly Miss Aileen Gorgas,
daughter OF the Surgeon General L. 5.
A.. has been in Washington since Mr..
Wrightson went TO Vera Cruz early last
spring.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22

Mr.. and Mrs william H. Davis an
nounce the engagement OF their daugh-
ter, Bessie Wright Davis. 10 Mr William
D. Sullivan. The wedding viii take
place January -.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22

Miss Frances Moore went to Boston
Sunday for the debut yesterday OF Miss
Ray Slater. daughter Of Mrs. Horatio
Nelson slater Today she will be In
Philadelphia for the dance which Mrs
Z. T. stotesbury is giving, and viii re-
main for the ball on Wednesday which
the former United States Ambassador to
Berlin and Mrs Charlemagne Tower
Will give. Miss Moore will return to
Washington in time for Christmas
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22

Mrs. ". p. Hubert and Miss Hubert.
of Cincinnati, Ohio. and Middleburg, Va,
have arrived at the Shoreham.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Hannis Taylor have as
their guests Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Tay-
lor. of Mobile, Ala, and Dr.. and Mrs
Reid Hunt, OF Boston.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22

Senator and Mrs Salisbury entertained
at dinner last evening. Their guest.
We're Mr.. Justice and Mrs. Holmes, Mr.
Justice and Mrs. Lamar, Senator anC
Mrs. Newlands, Senator and Mrs. Oliver
Senator and Mrs. Hitchcock. Gen. anC
Mrs. wotherspoOn, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Ewing. Mrs. Bayard, and DR.. T. W
Richards.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22

Mrs. George Cabot Lodge, who has
been in Europe for some months, has
returned and opened her house in Wash
ir gton.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22

Mr. A. A. Rodriques, the wen-known
composer. has come to Washington
where he will make hfs home with his
mother, Mrs. J. y. Weisiger. at the
Avondale
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22

Mrs Harry RutledEe Howser has IS
sued invitations for tea on January I.
when she will introduce her second
daughter, Miss Elizabeth Gardner. TO So
ciety
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COSTS TEAMSTER $40
TO DELAY MAYOR mitchell
Not Only Did He Stop His Honor,
but He Made Some Spicy
Remarks.

1t cost Dominick Demarco $40 to-
day for interfering with the progress
Of the Mayor through the public
streets and loudly prociaiming that II
the Mayor didn't like to have his
progress impeded he would do various
things which are better described BY
tr<aclemsn than Aaybody else. The
SO was assessed upon Dominick IN
Centre Street Police Court to-day In
the shape OF q fine after he had been
locked up all night.
Detective Richard oliver was the
complainant. He said that while
Demarco. driving q team Of horses,
blocked Centre street between
Broome and Kenmare streets last
evening. Mayor Mitchell came along
In his automobile, bound for homo and
dinner.
The Mayors chauffeur footed his
horn. Demarco laughed derisively.
oliver asked Demarco to give way for
the automobile. Demarco laughed
again. Then oliver told Demarco
that tho Mayor wanted to get by and
Demarco made remarks that led to
his arrest.
He was fined IS for disorderly con-
duct and Is for blocking a thorough
fare In violation Of the trafio or
dinances,
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-10-02

her recovery from sas poisoning,
which would have killed many {
younger and lees determined woman.
For Mrs. Richavs wants to die in
her own small rooms in the rear tsns-
ment at No. sss Fifth street. 30 che
has told Mrs. Bolsa . nsishbor.
MIRA Richavs has lived In the Fifth
street house for nine years and Mrs
Boles had practically taken care Of
her. though the old lady earned . littis
money sewing. Once she was wealthy
Mrs. Boles found her senselsss body
with the gas turned on. In her bed.
room.
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JEALOUS YOUTH KILLS
SELF WITH GAS; FOUND
BY HIS SWEETHEART
Malcolm Motley, in Farewell
Note, Begs for Her
Forgiveness. -

Broodlns over Jealousy aroused
elk weeks $50. when mis- sweetheart
played tennis with other young men.
Maicolm N. Motley. a twsnty-year-
old shoe salesman. son of Charles f.
Motley, Brooklyn inventor. killed
hinfselA by turning on the gas in his
furnished room at No. Sa6 Flatbush
avenue, Brooklyn, last night.
He roomcd at the home OF his sweet
hearts mother. Mrs. Anna Jordan.
THIS daughter, Miss Carrie z. Jordan.
resides with her brothers at No. 1ss
STERLING place. Motley went TO live
at Mrs. .Jordan's homo whom his
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1914-10-02

Man Who Injured Daughter Kills
Himself.
John Kensel. a lodging house keeper
at No. 1 West Twenty-eighth street.
found Philip Levin. a painter. dead in
ono Of his rooms to-day. He had killed
himself by taking gas through . tube.
Levin was under $500 bail for frac-
turing tho skull Of his daughter. Mrs.
Lillian senson Of No. 22s East Ninety
eighth street, with Q fiat iron . week
ago and seemed nearly craxed with res
morse.
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In August Miss Jordan spent some
time at Stamford, Conn, and while
she was there young Motley went to
see her. It was on that trip he
learned OF her playing tennis. she
says. and at once manifested Jealousy.
Miss Jordan was with her mother
when they returned to the Flatbush
avenue homo last night and smelled
gas. Moilsy's body was found in his
room. DR.. Renault OF Seney Hospital
was called. but he found the younS
man dead.
On the dresser was . note ad-
dressed to Miss Joroan. in which she
was asked to forgive Molley's fool
ishness." The note also said the
writer hoped other lovers would
proft when they learned Of his fate
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father. who resides at No. 1oi LAfAy-
cite avenue. Brooklyn. objected to HE
attentions to Miss Jordan, the police
were told.
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Gas POISONED At g.,
WOMAN FIGHTS DEATH
Victim Now at Hospital Wants to
End Days in Her Own
Room.

Mrs. Eliza Richavs Is eighty four
years old. feeble. poor and alone In
the world. yet she 10 making q night
for life in Bellevue Hospital. which the
doctors. say probably will result In
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The entire shoe-
uppers, soles and
seams - Of al our
street footwear arc
absolutely damp
proof. No rubb0s are
needed for ordinary
wear.