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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-14
DAILY SHORT STORY.
NAN AND A MAN.
By MOLLY McMAsTER.
(Copyrikht, lsiL)

(CopynEht. IsiL)
But what would I do with a man.
There was vague questioning in Mans
troubled eyes.
Nan and wanted her for his own smiled,
though his heart was heavy.
Well he answered laughingly, "a
man Is sometimes handy to catch q stray
burglar or"
But never have any burglars" said
Nan. with wide open eyes. Never"
Then a man Is often useful when bon
net bills and the rent are to be paid"
suggested Muller.
II have paid my own bonnet bills and
my rent for five years" Nan told him
seriously and shook her head. No John.
I wouldn't know what 10 do With a man,
and It would annoy me dreadfully to
have one pottering about the house when
/ want to get out a story"
MY dear Man. expostulated John,
while he felt that he was losing. "A
man doesn't potter about at your apron
strings all day. He has an once and
business to attend to and Is only home
for a few hours out Of the day"
Nan laughed in troubled, helpless
way that hurt John Muller almost more
than her refusal to marry him had hurt
He realized that while Nan was a wom-
an in years and intelligence, she was
but a temperamental child In many
ways and knew not how deep-rooted was
his love for her.
Sho looked straight into his eyes with
q wistful. pleading expression. Il SUPP
pose that is so,' she continued to look
troubled, but there would be early
breakfasts to upset my habits. would
have to consider a man, and l simply
can't overcome my love for late break
fasts and prowling about the house I'M
til I am ready to eat. oh. there are
thousand and one reasons" she ended
lamely.
I'm sorry" said John. trying 10 speak
lightly, II had hoped there might be
some little niche in which you could poke
me, but since there is not one vacant
in your life then l must forget you He
raised her smooth little hand to his lips
and held Il there for a moment. then left
her. -..
When he had gone. Nan INDUCED in a
short but tempestuous cry. She was al
ways rather helpless when II came to
enacting scenes, but an expert in the
writing Of them She disliked having
hurt John Muller He was the best friend
she had.
The storm cleared, however, and in its
trail left a desire to leave New York for
a short trip. Nan decided to run out to
,ChIcago She had many friends In that
city who would welcome her.
Nan felt that some hidden reason had
prompted her sudden trip, but she was
for the time being unaware OF any mo-
tive other than restless desire to Be
on the move.
/ Nan had not been In the Windy City
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In the District Courts.

Harry L. Inez sued Barber & Ross for
81. 900 yesterday in the District Supreme
Court, alleging that while he was work
ing in the FIRMS lexington plant he was
injured by a machine which. he ayers,
the defendant should have known was
dangerous, and that he himself was not
aware of the fact. W. Gwynn Gardiner
and L. L. Handy are the plaintiffs at
torneys,
Melvin Cooper sued the Washington
Terminal Company. through the same at
torneys. for $4,000 on account Of injuries
alleged to have been received as the re-
suit OF the breaking OF a machine when
he was repairing a car at the Twining
City shops.
Through the same attorneys, Richard
Struder sued Lewis A. Smoot. alleging
that while carrying coal on the wharf
at the foot of Twenty-sixth street the
wharf gave way and he fell through and
was seriously injured. The plaintiff
claims $4,000.
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huence. but to the unanimous vote Of
the French generals who compose the
superior council OF war. Gen. Joffre Is
now at the front, and when the French
mobilization. now under way, 10 com
pieted he viii have under him more than
), 900 200 officers and mer.
Count Julius Won MoItke. chief Of the
general star Of the German army. and.
by reason Of that position, next TO the
Kaiser in the war. Is the nephew OF the
great Field Marshal Won Noltke. As his
uncle was noted for his silence. the pres
emit Count Won Moltke Is chiefly known
for his seriousness He never smiles and
is, generally known as GLOOMY Julius"
RUSSIA.
Ruier-Czar Nicholas, nominally COM
mander-in-chief of the army.
Minister Of Warden. SUkominon.
Minister Of Marinc-Admiral Grigoro-
witch.
GeneralissiIno Of the GrIny-Grand Duke
Nicholas Nicholaiviteh.
Chief naval comnander-Admiral Girl
gorovitch. 49,
As In the case Of Germany. Gar Mich
olas becomes the real head Of the Rus
sian army in time OF war. He has said
said he would take the field In the oper-
ations against Germany. ..
AUsTRIA-HUNGARY
Ruler-Emperor Francis Joseph, who is
commander-in-chief Of the army.
Minister Of War-Ritter Won Rrobatin.
Minister of the Sayy-Admiral Hauss.
Heads OF the army-Archduke Fred
erick. commander-in-chief. and Gen. Won
HotEendorff. chief of the general stan.
Chief naval commandcr-Admiral Hauss.
The aged Emperor Francis Joseph, as
In Germany and Russia. is the head OF
the Austrian army. but he Is so old that
he delegated his task TO Archduke Fred
erick.
GERMANY.
RuIer-K aiser Wilhelm II, who is nomI-
nally always and in tlmO OF war actually
In command OF the army and navy.
Minister Of Warden. Won Falken-
hays.
Minister of>Nayy-AdmIraI Won Tirpitz.
Chief of staff Of the army-Count Julius
Won Moltke.
Chief naval comnander-Admiral Won
TirpItE.
At the present time the Kaiser 10 re-
ported TO be at the front in Alsace, d.
recting operations against the French.
Crown Prince Frederick Wilhelm com
manded one Of the German regiments At
Liege.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-14
BIG FIRE SALE ON.

Thousands of dollars worth Of mems
furnishings are now on sale at 307
Seventh street northwest. as a result OF
fire which partially destroyed a large
mems furnishing store on July II, last.
Since the IRE. the entire stock has been
gone over and every piece Of goods that
was damaged other than by water has
been sold to the ragman.
All the remaining stock will be cleared
out at prices that have been marked
down to one-third less than actual COST,
and the most any piece Of goods will need
is a washing and pressing to make Il
as good as new. The sale began yester-
day and a large crowd was in attend
ance
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Special Values from the
AuSust Sale of Furs

Reductions of Is to 80 1-3 per
cent on regular worth.
Black Pony Coat, new model
with notch collar and deep cuffs
S6-in. length; 1875 and $3.50
each. Regularly $500 and
1920.
MarInot Coats, new styles, So
in. length, $3.50 and $500
each. Regularly $500 and
$500.
A new showing of Black Fox
Sets, two-skin scarf and plain or
trimmed muf; $27.50 each.
Regularly $4,000.
Black Fox Sets, either 2 or /
skin scarf and plain or trimmed
muff; $3.50 each. Regularly
5000.
Blue Wolf Sets, two-skin
scarf and large pillow muff /;
$3.50 each; regularly $1,000.
Red Fox Sets, animal scarf
and pillow muff; 1875 each !;
regularly $3.50.
Third hoor-G street
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Brains, Not Faporites, Head
armies of Warning Europe
Here Are the Rulers and Men, Chosen Only for Their
Genius, to Direct the Desfinies of Six Nations
In Worlds Supremest Crisis.

s,..,.i r.h,. A. -. $1,000.
TTo-.de-- ~. - - -. 49, ....
and costliest war In the worlds history,
49,. ons VI tne nVe poners el,eAoy IA IN
:, = $3.50 hss plAeso a the neaos 0t its
,lsa forces the pest men avallaoie.
r t,a r ,, eraWn INTO the utanuc strus-
:. sc reau.es tnat ms government - IN tne
.nIoes OF Us supremest Crisis, ana Tor
mat reason army ana navy Commanders
were changed without regard for prece-
oenI ana cabinets were snirted over
nisnI
me rulers ano commanders now direct
N
eE-hihs George ~.
secretary o. state Y War-F1eid MAI
snat LoIo hltcnener' nero OF hnartoum.
chrr.,,II '0 -A'''' i''''oi'
-commander-in-chlef of the land forces
Sir John French.
Chief naval COMMUNICATIVE Admiral
Sir John Jelllcoe.
King George Of England Is nomInally
the head Of the British army and navy,
but he II taking no active part in the
war. The Prince Of Wales was given a
military commission IN the army, but
has not been allowed to participate In
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WIFE MUST RETURN HIS
BIRD BEFORE SHE CAN
COLLECT ANY ALIMONY
Court Implies that Mrs. Policeman Lee
Should Have Gone Without SPouse's
Parrot, Razors, Tools, Etc.

'Tain't fair to hold on to 'hubby's"
parrot, razors, bird cages, work
benches, and other personal effects.
and besides try TO make him come
across" with aIimony. Justice Stat
ford. Of the District Supreme Court,
made some law yesterday when he
took sides with hubby in this case.
said spouse being Policeman william
]. Lee.
Lee had heen cited for alleged con-
tempt in falling to pay alimony ar
rears amounting 10 $50. When II de-
yeIoped that the wife. Anna, had
taken his bird and other belongings
with her when she left his board"
the court cut the proceeding short by
ordering the wife TO restore every
thing, so that the court might pass
upon the question Of ownership later
on.
Until she makes such return, the
court told Lee, he need not pay any
aIimony. Attorneys J. s. Easby-Smith
and r. B. Fleharty represented the
husband and Attorneys F. B. and ]. A.
Moriarty the wife
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Final Clearance
Of Women'S Shoes,
Sl.45 Pair

Odd lots and Accommodations
from our own stock. All are
good styles and splendid quail
tiles.
Tan Russia CaIfskin Pumps, with
Goodyear welt sewed sole and
leather heel Sizes 4. 5h, s, and
6MA: ;. 3h. 4, and 6B: II, ), Az,
and &C; 2h, 3, and sgd.
Tan Russia Calfskin Oxfords,
Goodyear welt sole, either English
cut or blucher style. Sizes, 3. az.
{, Il, and 6AA; 5, (, 6, and 6hB;
sc: II, IN, Z, and AID.
Patent Kidskin Oxford Ties, hand
"a; az and 4hB; s and sc; IN,
~, and sgd; az, 4. 5, and SIZE.
Patent Colonials, with Goodyear
welt sole and Spanish heel. Sizes.
4. Az, 81, s, 64k, and 7AA; 3, s, and
ShA: 5B; s and &c; Sd.
Patent ColtslOin Pumps, Goodyear
welt sole and leather Cuban heel.
Sizes. 4. s, 81. and sAA; 81 and
'A GS &C. H + and s sRi Colonial.
Spanish heel Sizes, and 7AA;
4hA; 6hC; SD.
Black Satin Colonials. Sizes, "A;
Black Suede coloniaIs. Sizes, 4
and 5AA; SIC.
$1.45 pair.
Were $3.50 to $500.
Third hoor-Tenth street
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TO OPEN ASPHALT BIDS.
District Engineer VIII sift street
Improvement Proposals Tuesday.

District Engineer VIII sift street
Improvement Proposals. Tuesday.
Bids for laying asphalt streets win be
opened by the engineer department of
the District next Tuesday The cost of
work will be S1lGTO0.
Following is the schedule OF the streets
to be improved:
Sheet asphalt pavement; Warner street
northwest from New Jersey avenue to
Fifth: Harvard street northwest, from
Sixteenth street, eastward; X street
southwest. from Four-and-a-half 10
Eighth: Thirteenth street northeast, from
B TO C; Ninth street northeast, from H
to X; Massachusetts avenue southeast.
from Thirteenth to Fourteenth: New
Jersey avenue southeast. from NJ to n;
Pennsylvania avenue. south side from
FIFTEENTH street to Pennsylvania Avenue
Bridge; E street southeast. from Seven
teenth to Eighteenth street: Potomac
avenue southeast. from Eighth to Ninth
northwest from Twenty-sixth street TO
Virginia avenue: Tennessee avenue
northeast between B and D.
Asphalt concrete pavement: Nineteenth
street northwest. from Kalorama road
OF Baltimore streetshrdletaocmfw pwyp
southwest. rom NJ to n: n street south
west, from Half to First: street south
east from Sixth to Seventh: Nichols ave-
nue. southeast from Navy Yard Bridge to
Sheridan street: Wisconsin avenue north
west, from Thirty-fourth to Thirty-fifth:
p street northwest; from Rock Creek to
Twenty eighth street.
The work will begin on or before Sep
TENDER /
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on THE GREAT WHITE WAY.
Nv O, O, M,INTYRE.

New York, Aug I3-Columbus Circle.
at Fifty-ninth street and Broadway. is to
be the new home Of the Hearst publica-
lions. An architect has just filed plans
for the new home to cover the triangular
block bounded by Columbus Circle,
Broadway, Central Park West and Six
ty-first street. It will be a fireproof
structure, twenty-five stories high, OF
brick and limestone. Mr.. Hearst intends
the building to stand al monument, 1t
is said, and aside from II housing his
two New York newspapers, the Journal
and American. It will be the home for
his various magazine publications. 1t will
mark the beginning OF the trend away
from Newspaper Row. The Times ts al
ready uptown, and the Sun IL preparing
to build a building in the forties. The
home of the Hearst newspapers at pres
ent Is more like a big barn than real
newspaper ONCE.
Bob wndhack, the artist, has q new
automobile. At least he says II is an
automobile, but his friends are dubious
wiIdhack says It is the one post-impres-
sionist. undershot, deni-tasse automobile
In town. II il a two-passenger, two-cyl-
Under machine, with a cry like the peep
Of a nesting. When he is in town, his
friends say he keeps It in the hallway
with the DdDl "hch III
the country he keeps IL on the front
porch and throws a crash towel or dolly
over II for the night. 1t Is called the
Imp. The first time I drove TO town."
said wildhack," drew up to the Dutch
Treat Club and there was the gang wait
ing for me. One asked me where the
pedals were, and Harry Dart inquired
whether IT leaked in my pocket. Another
said the tires would make good teething
rings for the baby. Several asked me II
! didn't feel as though was being drag
ged, along the ground on the seat Of my
trousers. That's only the way 1t looks
as a matter OF fact, it's a real. honest-to-
goodness car When my hat blows on. ]
back up to il and pick It up without ris-
ing from my seat, and / can also pick
daisies along the road"
Wall street slowly passing away Of
dry rot. is beginning 70 sit up just lit
tie. While the guns roar along the Dan
ube the trade roars in the street.
Brokers are beginning to go home in
street cars instead Of walking, and II is
claimed that one reckless broker has
even got his automobile out Of hook.
George d. Mackay, the Sage Of Wall
Street. believes that good things are In
store for Wall street THE wars Of earth
are forerunners Of prosperity" he says.
THE best times the world has ever
known were from 1888 to 1906, when Eng
land fought the Beers, when Japan
fought Russia, and the United States
fought Spain. The wars cost 3, ooo. 10000
and the whole world went on a prosper
ity drunk in consequence" The wise
men Of Wall street believe just as Mr..
Mackay does.
The announcement that some l5OO cats
were put to death in New York last year
has caused an uprising among the friends
Of the feIines. and also brought out some
interesting facts. One woman-a spin
ster-owns forty-ssven cats and keeps
them all in her apartment IN the Bronx.
A large corporation. owning . chain Of
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COLOGNE IN DARKNESS: SPIRES
GUARD AGAINST AEROPLANES

Paris, Aug. I3-Because Of fear Of hos
tile aviators, who might ny over the city
and drop explosives on its buildings, the
great city OF Cologne every night is
plunged IL. total darkness. This precau-
ton is taken. according TO a dispatch
from Antwerp, in addition to the mount
ing Of aeroplane destroying guns in the
spire OF the Cathedral Of Cologne and
the spires Of other cathedrals throughout
Germany. The guns are long range.
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MUTTERS
Belief Is Prevalent. Despite
Denial Of Democrats and
Bull Moose.
LIKE RED FLAG TO Finn
Palmer Would Accept Fusion Only on
Condition that Progressives Help
Him to Senate.
By JOSEPH p. AMIN.

Although the leaders declare, with dra-
matte emphasis. that a fusion OF Pro-
gressives and Democrats In Pennsylva-
mia is impossible, still small voice
somewhere keeps whispering fusion,
fusion othe rank and file politicians
in the Keystone Statea Despite denials,
the belief hangs on that opinion that Nc
Cormick and Lewis, Democratic and Pro-
gressive candidates for governor re-
| spectively, will get together, and that
Clifford Pinchot VIII withdraw In favor OF
A. Mitchell Palmer. Democratic candi-
date for the Senate. A possibility adj
yanced recently IL that Mccormick
would withdraw and leave the nsld to
Lewis. If Pinchot pulls out In favor OF
Palmer.
state Senator ''BTn" Finn, Of Pitts
burg, the reformed boss who turned
Pennsylvania over to Col. Roosevelt In
1872. was in town yesterday. Apparently
fusion talk was as q rad rag to q Dur
ham bull.
Palmer BaII<s at idea.
REPRESENTATIVE Palmer also was asked
about the possibility. He was almost
as enthusiastic over II as he would De
over the repetition OF his recent ulnesA
81 do not see that there Is any posi-
bflity Of fusion on United States senator
and the State ticket" said Mr.. Finn IN
response 10 Quesllou" OL
differ SO widely that It would be tmpos-
sible for us 10 accept Democrat TO lead
our ticket. We believe in the protective
policy, and there can be no compromise
on this principle. This gulf separates
the Democrats and Progressives
what about all this talkT
s'It has been more Of a hope than
serious talk" he replied
Then you say that there VIII be no
fusion?"
THAT is my belief"
Won't there be fusion on congress-
men in certain districts?"
II do not see where; but there VIII De
fusion on candidates for the State legis-
lature"
T, r, to Join Campaign.
Mr.. Finn said that fusion was not nee
essary TO defeat Penrose. He said tnat
Roosevelt would aid In the campaign AZ
the proper time, but did not propose 10
waste himself SO early in the great bat
tie he proposes TO wage against ZEN
roses reelection.
Representatives Palmer expressed the
same view on fusion as did the Progress
"As have said so often before, l Will
be In the fight until the finish. The only
way there can be fusion Is by the FrO-
gressives accepting myself as their can
didate for United States SENATOR
Dasn,te the denials of the leaders, II IL
known that fusion has been given serious
consideration by Col. Roosevelt, ana
come of the Democrats OF Pennsylvania
1rbo REPRESENT authority in party mat
tsrs have been consulted. There Ii a
nossfbIIIty that fusion will be effected on
tbs goyernorship by William Lewis ORA
per withdrawing in favor OF McCorInicA'
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grocery stores about the city. makes It
n rule for each store to have q cat, and
10 cents Is allowed for each store for cat
food. A healthy broker living on River
side Drive admits that he has ten cats
and that their upkeep is something like
so q week. A man is hired to DO moth
ing but look after them.
VIII B. tombstone, Of the Evening
World, became the proud parent OF q
lusty-lunged youngster on August /.
The FIRST OF the month";" unused the new
papa, well, I'll just call him Bill" and
he did
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Friday Clearance Of
Women'S White Skirts

Several lots of Fine Skirts in
the newest fabrics and most de-
sirable styles, offered at greatly
reduced prices.
rs White Pique Skirts, short
tuntc style, especially good fitting
garments.
$1.50 each. Were $3.50.
rs White Pique Skirts, in long
tunio style, finished with pearl but
tons; sizes up to 80 waist measure.
$1.95 each. Were $3.50.
White Ratine and Rice Cloth
Skirts, made in Russian tunic style;
plain and plated; sizes "a to "a
waist measure.
Special price, $1.00 each.
White Linon and Canon Cloth
Skirts, especially good for tennis
playing; medium sizes only.
SOC each. Were $1.00.
Third ncor-G street
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PROTESTS NEW ALLEY LAW.
Chamber of Commerce Names Com
mtttee to Arrange Hearings.

ChRmbeF OF COnRheFCe NHhHeH
mittee to Arrange HearinEs'
The Chamber Of Commerce is 70 make
a vigorous protest against a portion OF
the new alley law for the District Inc
executive committee yesterday named 2
committee Of six to frame objections ana
TO get hearings before Congress.
The protest declares the law woulo
cause millions of dollars loss 70 tne
owners of such property. The Cnemoer
advocates the abolition OF resioenuaI a,
laws and Sums in the District, but will
nrotest against drastic and unfair action.
The protest committee, which consists
Of Albert SchulteIs. Charles s. Linkins,
OdeII s. Smith, B. F. Saul. P. T. Moran.
and Chaplin Brown. will meet at O'Clock
this afternoon.
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Whitley PARTY SAFE.
CabIeEram from Rome Reassures
Relatives in Warrington.

Relatives in Washington.
DO not worry. We are all well and
safe in Naples is the cablegram sent
by the Rev. Earle Wiley, pastor of the
Vermont Avenue Christian Church, to
Mrs. Whitley, who Is visiting in Ohio and
who Immediately dispatched the message
to the friends and relatives of the men,
bers Of DR.. wflney's party In Washing
ton.
Since a cablegram was received in
Washington from DR.. Wiley from Rome,
requesting funds for his stranded party,
nothing was heard from them until to-
day.
Mrs. L. w Salisbury. II Iowa Circle:
Miss Annie Heider. Miss Margaret VIII
fey, and TuIIy C. Garner are the Wash
ington members OF the party.
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Friday Special in
Liberty Hats

We have just received another
assortment of these Liberty
Hats, made of Batavia rush, in
brown, green, rose and purple,
and South American rush, in
natural color. There are styles
for women, misses and children.
Owing to the lateness of the
season we have decided to mark
them at the
Special Price,
$l.00 Each
second hoo-ElsTsnth StrvsG
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Joseph and James Martin. brothers. liv-
ing in Syracuse, N Y, have built wind
mill attached to an ordinary buck saw. II
cuts as much wood in q day as twenty
five men.
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BAND CONCERTS TODAY.


BY United States Soldier Home BAND.
Emil \. Fenstad, assistant director. al =
p. IN. Program:
March, The Adjutant' .............. Weldon
Overture, 'Russinits StAhat Mater 49,.
DiTertissement. 'Remembrance" .-GrlenWaId
tSOlo for tarytone clarinet, and mute,
Grand selection. La Giocunda" E. Ponchteln
Rag, "Ticel the worries .herLer
Waltz suite. Moonlight on the Hudson"
...........-..-....s 10. nsttnan
Finale by the Beautiful Sea".....Canoll
The star Spanglsd Banner"
BY Engineer band. Flank J. websT.
leader. at GARFIELD Park. 10 p. NJ I'rO-
March, "Rameses''. .Richarus
Overture. Der Tamb0ur der Garde" It'll
Gems from Mariana ...............Wallace
Wahz, Adele ........s.-...sss--.bLquet
Selection. "fire F1y".,....,...,........kri mI
tal Hawaiian farewell sens. Aloha De
(bl serrnsds. La PalomA' lreluestedl
- ,s,ss
Tango "Bucnos Ayres" Remick
"Ths Star Spanslsd Banner"
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The announcement that some l,5oo cats
were put to death In New York last year
has caused an uprising among the friends
Of the felines. and also brought out some
interesting facts. One woman-a spin
ster-owns forty-ssven cats and keeps
them all in her apartment IN the Bronx.
A large corporation. owning . chain Of