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The Washington herald., 1914-08-11

make the inside of Atlanta too hot 70
be endured. Whether We get inside OF
Atlanta or not. It will be a used-up COM
munity by the time We are done with
them"
The bombardment Of the town was
heavy and persistent. Gen. G. H.
Thomas. commanding the Federal Army
of the Cumberland. reported enthusiast
cally that the shells burst beautifully"
within the city, and issued orders TO
continue the fire day and night
This was a trying time for Gen. Sher-
man. Nervous and impetuous, he did
not favor a regular approach to the
Confederate works in front of the town.
He would have preferred a bold move
ment to break the Confederate commu-
nications.
He had undertaken a rapid flank move
ment TO the west Of Atlanta, but this
had been hindered earlier in the month
by friction between some of the Federal
corps commanders. The delay had given
the Confederates time to throw up strong
defensive works across Shermans pro-
posed path. So the Federal leader de-
termined to try his heavy guns on the
town and its defenses before inaugu-
rating more vigorous program.
sherman at Close Range.
Some Of the best close-range views of
Sherman in action were obtained by those
around him during his many activities
in front OF Atlanta. Most Of those with
him in the campaign are not at all fiat
tering in their estimate OF his person
ality. They were, however, unanimous
In praise OF his mastery leadership.
Sherman was nearly six feet tall. with
a spare frame that gave him the appear
ance OF being somewhat taller than he
actually was. HIS face was rather sharp
and angular and covered with a short,
grizzly beard Of sandy color His eyes
were piercing, with something of a
harsh, cruel expression about them. His
manner Of speaking was rapid and usu-
ally sarcastic He was so nervous that
his hands were continually twisting about
and his features twitching.
Capt. d. P. Conyngham, a volunteer
aid on Sherman's stan. wrote OF him:
TN manner he Is rather dictatorial,
even TO his generals He gives his or
ders in a blunt. decisive fashion, with
out any courteous prefacing and in
such a way as TO make II plain that
they are to be obeyed. When once he
forms an opinion. he acts upon IL with
an unbending. uncomnromising resolve.
He has little reserve in concealing
his opinions Of. other officers, and If
displeasing TO him. he handles them in
a bold, caustic manner. keeping them
IN torture as long as possible.
when unbent. and enjoying the so
ciability of a convivial hour. he is rather
agreeable; he can laugh heartily and con-
test the palm for joking with Abe Lincoln
himself
Il once heard an officer who had just
spent an hour with him listening to his
keen, comprehensive views Of the war.
and to some of his raciest tales and
anecdotes, say: Well. after all, Sher-
mans bark is worse than his bite
"On the whole, he is a cold, ascetic.
nervous. irritable man. who commands
admiration more for his brilliant quali-
or amiable traits he possessea as a man"
Tomorrow "Joe" Wheeler on .
raid.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-11

In the House of Commons yesterday Premier
Asquh denied that it had been decided to send terri
toral troops to Ireland to replace the regulars now
there He stated that when the British regulars are
withdrawn from Ireland to take their places on the
battle line they win be replaced by the Irish volun-
teers 'in whom the government has full confidence"
The day before at meeting in Celtic Park New York,
IN connection with the annual field day of the First
Regiment of Irish Volunteers, the regiment carried
German flag and adopted resolutions extending
sympathy" to the German Emperor. declaring the
Irish people would welcome the landing IN Ireland
of German army, and adding we await an oppor-
tuniy to take military part IN the conflict Is
Premier Asquith deceived or are the New York
Irishmen out Of touch with the sentiment Of their
brothers across tae scar
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4 Railroad Acro.. the Sahara.

Up in Algeria. running down from the
coast through Biskra to a little village
called Tuggurt. Is a French government
line with a name and intentions that
suggest something wonderful II IS
called the Trans-Sahara Railway. At the
present time II is a little narrOw-Eauge
road only 135 miles long. 1t is planned
to cross the great Sahara Desert and to
reach ultimately Lake Chad, on the
northern border of Nigeria The dis
tGnce is 400 miles, and the country
through which the road would run sD-
parently. offers nothing to induce rail-
road building. On the face OF 1t II looks
like an official railroad dream rather
than like a real project; but in those
countries where governments build rail-
roads, they seem to be built sometimes
without the slightest regard to traffic
possibilities or money-making possibil-
ities.-World's Work.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-11
IN NEMORIAM.

shes dead" some say. in plaintive tones
Of sorrow.
While tears stream down white cheeks
and troubled brow;
To sucn there comes no happy, looked
for morrow,
Naught left but severed friendships OF
the now.
Say not she's dead: She Is not dead.
nor sleepeth.
This true. first lady OF our Western
land
Her spirits gone to rlansions that Christ
keepeth
For ali the faithful of His loving band
The dizzy height OF lofty place and power
Swerved not her Christian poise and
noble aim;
She cherished conscience as her noblest
dover.
And by its guidings kept her life from
blame.
In democratic ways, in truest sense,
She lived in kinship with the right and
true:
She loved simplicity and Stunned pre-
tense,
And. living stu, she vanished from our
view. SIGMA.
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SEES .. 5. SUPREMACY
>. W. crnadosk Think. war WIN
give America EneIand'. Place.

u. W. Crnadoek Thinks War VIM
Give America EneIand'. Place.
John W. craddook, president Of the
craddock-Tsrry shoe Company, Of
Lynchburg, va. yesterday declared he
was optimistic over the future Of busi-
ness conditions in the United States and
declared that In general way big
European war may have the effect O
making this country the recognized world
leader in finance. ENJOYING such prestige
London has held heretofore
With the precautionary measures that
are being taken BY the administration at
Washington and leading bankers. there
Is no reason TO anticipate q serious or
prolonged monetary disturbance in this
country. he said.
III ample provision can be made
against too much delay in the movement
OF our great grain and cotton crops to
meet the European demand. believe this
country win enjoy constantly increasing
trade. both at home and abroad" he
continued.
Mr.. craddoek, at Hotel Jefferson, said
the crop and business conditions east
Of the Mississippi and south Of the Ohio
River probably are better than in any
section Of the country.
"As a matter OF fact. It Is generally
conceded that the South Atlantic States
form about the only section where the
volume Of business in the FIRST half Of
1914 Is in excess OF former years. he ex-
planned Barring adverse results that
may come from the European war, 1 am
confident that we have started on an
era Of unusual business prosperity. Just
what affect the war fs going to have,
none can clearly forsee at this time.
The government and banks have
clearly indicated they intend TO make
II possible for men to use their solvent
credits 10 do business with; what men
need to do now Is to have confidence.
Don't be afraid to pursue the legitimate
business Of the country"
He said the new currency law, with
the Aldrich-Vreeland currency as an
emergency aid. will bring the United
States forward In establishing world
credits. Other powers viii be dependent
upon u.s. he said, and will have to es-
tablish credits here. They will have to
be given an opportunity to settle after
the war N Europe Is decided. he de-
clared.
''As soon as shipping can be furnished
for our exports. prices will rise again"
he said.-St Louis Republic
The Washington herald., 1914-08-11
HISTORY BUILDERS.
A Great Edi,or's Fondness for Poetry.
cwdtfsn Expressly for ms Hsrild.l
ny DR Il. T. EDWARns

-.4f ~ 49, rs - AtD y hN0os s
In no part Of his editorial work ala
Charles A. Dana. during the entire thirty
years OF bis direction Of the New York
Sun. md greater pleasure than in
searching through the newspapers-espe-
ciaIly those published IN small eommuni-
ties--in the hope that he might fnd some
stray poem worthy Of reproduction In his
paper. He was rejoiced II he discovered
in modest corner of Newspaper or. in
the so-called poets column" little
poem which contained single thought
expressed IN such manner as to reveal
the poetic temperament Of the writer.
Mr.. Dana maintained that every man has
At least one poem tucked away IN the
brain. although not many have the true
art OF poetic expression.
Having culled from the newspapers
various poems. Mr.. Dana caused as many
Of these as would m q column OF the
Sunday Sun to be printed. He frequently
reread little poem which he had thus
preserved from oblivion.
Mr.. Dana's longtime friend and edi-
torial associate IN the preparation of
what was regarded for many years as the
leading American encyclopedia, the late
George Ripley. once said to John SWIM
ton that he was persuaded that Mr.. Dana
possessed the most accurate Judgment re-
specting poetry. and especially modern
poetry. OF all the authorities whom Mr.
Ripley had ever met
Mr.. Ripley once spoke TO Mr.. Dana
about having been keeniy interested in a
question which had been submitted 70
him by lover OF poetry who was also
NJ fafffa ~ TIA -
II. Mr.. Ripley asked Mr.. Dana what
were the ten best short poems written In
the English language within the past
hundred years.
Mr.. Dana did not hesitate a moment.
He named ten and in doing so made no
reference to any work. but simply relied
upon his memory.
'T do not recall now the titles Of these
ten poems. although Mr. swinton men
toned them to me. but do remember
three These were BlslSe's poem, Tiger,
Tiger" Tennyson's BLOW, Bugle, Blow :"
and Thackeray's at the Church Door" {"
Each Of these Mr.. Dana said. was per-
feet not only In form, but in the manner
In which a single thought was expressed,
there being not even any technical viola
ton OF prosody. He said that you could
almost hear the tiger growl II you read
Blake's poem aloud. and you could also
seem to hear the distant sound Of the
bugie II Tennyson's poem were properly
read.
Mr.. Dana was a great admlrer Of dIa-
lect poems. and was especially fond Of
Eugene Field. He was the frst one to
discover dialect poem which was writ
ten by Sally Pratt Mclean. sister Of
United States Senator Mclean. the first
line Of which was;
De massa Oh rr sheepSold.
Mr.. Dana was 50 fond Of this that he
caused II 10 be reprinted. and ne appended
to the reprint of II some enthusiastic
comments OF his own. He often spoke Of
Il as the most perfect dialect poem he
had ever read.
tCor5right, 1914. By z J. Edxsrds. An rishts r.
sevedD
Tomorrow Or. Edwards will tell Of -
Famous Flute Player Of the Last Gener-
alton"
The Washington herald., 1914-08-11

The Census Bureau, in giving out statistics show
ing that the present rate of divorce in the United
States is one to every twelve marriages, compared
with to every twenty ten years ago, calls stten-
ton the fact that actors addicted to the
divorce habit than the people of any other calling and
that musicians hold second place. When il is re-
called that practically all of the worldfamous singers
have at least divorce their credit it must be
admitted that it is no mean achievement for the
actors to hold first place.
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IN EMBODIED PRAYER.

God Of the nations bend Thy ear.
The PRAYER Of the sngIi.hed women hear.
That the vast g7thgring hordes' slaughter csase.
Again on Thy globe re-establsh peace.
With prescsnt vision SO from afar.
So family inadequately the horrors q war
Where fields should bloom forth, heavy weighted
with grain,
Rs-echo cries Of wounded. stretch the bodies Of
slain
All. all who Thou. madest in Thy imhEe. oh
Father,
Thus brother 'sainst brother In cruel wrath
gather; ....
Uplift Us again IN the hollow Of nv hand
To Thy IrAise, to Thy glory. in united brother
hood stand
Annie Rens ChalmerS
The Washington herald., 1914-08-11

solved that Secretary Of War Garrison Is justified in
making the statement that in al the reports cabied
to this government not single instance Of Ameri-
can suffering for food is disclosed The chief diff
Guilty was encountered in providing the travellers with
cash. owing to the suspension of banking facilities
but the machinery of our government and financial
Organization has proved efficient that even this
obstacle has been overcome.
In fact the sudden and unexpected crisis has been
so forcefully combated that Americans at home and
abroad must recognize new reason to be proud Of,
their country
The Washington herald., 1914-08-11

A shocking tragedy was enacted on Sixteenth
street extended Sunday night when ten-year-old
boy, walking hand in hand with his father, struck
by an automobile and hurled from his parents grasp
to death. The accident is attributed flaming lights
on other machines which blinded the chauffeur of
the car which struck the lad, and is held to
blame Whabeyer the explanation, it will give no
comfort to the father who suffered so agonizing
experience. The tragedy only serves to emphasize
the fact that under present conditions, this superb
thoroughfare beyond the point where sidewalks exist
is no place for pedestrians. For the present espe-
cialy at night safety requires that it be abandoned
In favor of the automobiists
The Washington herald., 1914-08-11

Fifty years ago today Gen. William 7.
Sherman was recommended by Gen
Grant for appointment tothe rank Of
major general of the regular army.
Grant believed SheEmAn's splendid rec
ord in the campaign against Atlanta de-
served immediate reward, and so tele-
graphed the Secretary OF War.
After more than two months of hard
fighting and maneuvering. Sherman had
penetrated Northwestern Georgia to the
very doors of Atlanta. The Gate-city
Of the South and had begun a siege
OF It, On August 10 his guns had opened
fire upon the city.
Grant had been highly gratified by
ShermAn's success.f and was prompt to
urge his advancement. Lincoln, when
shown Grants telegram, at once named
Sherman q major general Of regulars and
informed him of It on August u.
The appointment was received in the
armies before Atlanta with satisfaction;
but in the Army oS the Potomac Il
caused heartburns in at least one quar-
ter. Gen. George @. Meade, who had
commanded that army at Gettysburg and
still commanded IT, believed that he
should have been accorded q similar
honor, and declared that Grant had
promised to send his name 10 Lincoln
for promotion. He was incensed at
Sherman's advancement over him.
When he protested to Grant he was
informed that Grant had not forgotten
him; and that his name had intention
ally been withheld, In order that Sher-
man might rank him in the date OF his
appointment. Grant declared that he did
not want to have any other general but
himself outrank Sherman.
To this frank avowal Gen. Meade had
nothing to say: but that he harbored a
resentment against Grant Is shown by
his letters to his wife, in which he spoke
bitterly OF Grants favorites."
shelIinE Dny and Might.
Grants advancement Of Sherman was
based on a clear conviction that Sher-
man was a great soldier and that his
Atlanta campaign had so proven.
Sherman indeed had made a great cam
paign and was keeping 1t up with promise
Of speedy triumph
II am Knocking Atlanta with 41i-inch
rifled guns he telegraphed Secretary
Stanton fifty years ago today.
I'VE keep haminering away here all
the time and there Is no peace inside or
outside of Atlanta" he had written. II
viii push forward daily by parallels and
The Washington herald., 1914-08-11
BusInes, Men d Politics.

sional district of Maryland which is entirely in Bat
more, city, are making direct appeal to business
men to take active interest in the coming cam
paign. These leaders think that the business men
feel most keeny the effect Of the depression that has
accompanied Democratic policies. But they feel It
no more than worIingmen do, and the latter class
should not and viii not be overlooked Business men
can if they themselves exert potent influence
in politics The protests against the antitrust bills
as originally formulated made by the business men
were not without effect or influence at Washington.-
Wilmington News,
The Washington herald., 1914-08-11

In Washington society who win con-
tribute to the success Of the entsrtain-
ment are Mrs. J. sioat Fassett. Mrs.
William Barrett Ridgley, Mrs. Alexander
Britton and Miss Elizabeth Hammono.
Mrs Hollis Clark. one Of the numerous
Warrington guests At the Old Sweet
Springs. West Virginia. Is entertaining
at series OF very pleasant afternoon
teas.
Mrs. John c. Lathem and AIIss ALICE
Lathem, welI-known to washington so
ciety. have arrived from their home In
Louisville. KY, 10 pass the remainder Of
the summer at Narragansett Pier.
Mr.. Edward B. AIsop. Of lsoe Twentieth
street. has gone to Atlanta. Ga. where
he Is passing an indefinite period with
his son and daughter-in-law. Mr. and
Mrs. Edward Alsop. The latter gave a
large dinner party IN Mr.. Alsop's honor
on Saturday evening
During the absence Of Mr.. Pbuin
Patrhin abroad. Mrs Patchin and hef
small daughter have gone to LYNN.
Mass, to join Mrs. Patchin's mother.
Mrs. Beverly r. Mason, for the remainder
OF the summer.
Lieut.. Commander Claude c. Bloch. U.
s. N, with Mrs Bloch and their young
daughter. have gone TO Bowling Green.
KY, for visit Of several weeks. They
also will be the guests Of DR.. Leo Bloch.
Of Louisville, before returning to Wash
ington-
Miss Anna Pope has Joined friends at
Haven, Ne, to remain through August.
=
have gone 10 Bristol. Tenn, TO pass
several weeks with Mrs. Lauck's par
ents, Maj. and Mrs William Dunlop
Mrs. L. c. Golady and her daughter,
Miss Ina Golady. have gone to Waynes-
boro. Md, to pass some time with their
cousin. Mrs Edward Weaver.
DR.. and Mrs. T. P. Chapman and Miss
Ruth Fletcher. Of Washington. are late
arrivals at the Westmont, Atlantic City.
Mrs. Henry Percy. who has been at
WarrentOn. Va. the greater part Of the
summer has left there for The Plains to
pass the next month
The former Ambassador to Russia, Mr..
Curtis Guild and Mrs. Guild. who were
making an extensive motor trip through
the White Mountain country. have re-
turnd to their home at Nahant. where
they are naturally much absorbed in the
war bulletins from Europe
Miss Clare Randolph Goode, who has
been studying the Montessori system OF
education in Rome. for the past year has
arrived in London. and Joined her uncle
Lieut.. Commander Symington, 7. s. y.
naval attach OF the American Embassy
Miss Goode will return to her home in
Virginia in the early mkt month.
Mr.. Kensey Johns has received a cable
from his sister. Miss Nina Johns, who
has been in Weimar. Germany, OF her
safe arrival In London. Miss Johns
has been travelling IN Europe for over a
year and sailed for home Saturday with
her cousins Rev Edwin Barnes Niver.
and Mrs. Niver Of Baltimore.
Mr. and Mrs. Munholland. OF Malvern,
Iowa. accompanied by Mrs. N. L. Hiett
and Mrs c. o. Wilson. arrived in Wash
ington after an extensive auto trip. They
will remain a few days in Washington
before continuing to Atlantic City. Dur
ing their stay here they are guests at
the Powhatan-
The Washington herald., 1914-08-11

Sir William Wilcox, who built the great Assouan
Dam in Egypt declares that the Garden of Eden was
the result of artificial plan of irrigation, just
scientific and correct from engineering point of
view the plans for the governments largest recla-
nation projects in the West. Sir William might go
little further into ancient history and tell that
Adam was member of the board of directors of the
irrigation company and got into lot of trouble with
the stockholders and the government when his wifes
escapade wrecked the whole undertaking.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-11
: OppOrtunity Of the United State,.

There is solid substance in the view that present
conditions in Europe, if prolonged, must afford an
exceptional opportunity for the United States TO en-
large its trade with the chief states of South America
The Argentine, for example, is cut off from most
of its European trade, and American-manufactured
goods may easily become a necessity there If ade-
quately pushed by agents of American houses
Springfield Republican.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-11
Formidable SerVia.

Apparently the war was unnecessary so far as
herself. AT last accounts she had cleared her own
territory of Austrians and was preparing to invade
Bosnia. The vctors of the Bregalnitza, with their
experience OF war and confidence born of victory.
are perhaps for the moment the most formidable
troops in Europe.-New York Sun.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-11
A Possible Consolation.

There is only one possible consolation for the
great catastrophe that Europe faces-for the heta-
combs of slain. for the ruin and wreck of battle It
called to witness may be the birth of newer,
greater democracy in all the nations of Europe
Chicago Herald .......
The Washington herald., 1914-08-11

Representative Hamlin, of Missouri, says the
worlds lack of sympathy for the underdog is re-
sponsible for many suicides in this country Mr..
Hamlins theory is no doubt correct, but how many
of the thousands who agree with him will do their
share toward applying the remedy1
The Washington herald., 1914-08-11
He Knew the Answer.

In a country school ths teacher was
trying TO make the lesson as interesting
as possible to her class OF little ones
''Now, children she said, you have
named all the domestic animals but one
Who can tell US what that one is?'
There was no reply.
''what?" exclaimed the teacher. does
no one know? What animal has mostly
hair. Is dirty all the time. and loves get
sing into the mud?-
A small boy raised a timid hand.
well. Allan" sa'd the teacher. tell
US what Il Is"
The Washington herald., 1914-08-11

The President has offered his good Offices" to
European nations, when there are so many good
Democrats at home who haven't got theirs yet.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-11
The EXPLANATION.

"why should a married man be paid
more than a single mani"
The married man amt so anxious u
get home early declared the boss
Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-11
Prrparinr for rventunIitIe,.

Preparing for IsventuaIitIes.
Bather-Have an eve to my clothes.
my boy-you shall have twopence when
come out
Boy--An' II yer don't come out kin I
ave the clothes instead o. the tuppence?-
London Opinion.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-11

And IN the mezntims, what has become. of the
war between Austria and Servia?
The Washington herald., 1914-08-11

tCoDyright, El4-l
Amt content with what ye be?
World is sort Of out o. Gee?
Well. Il might be wuss, ye know
Spose ye was an Eskimo,
Setting on a chunk o. snow?
Or a soulless pollywog
Swimmin' in a swampy bog?
Or a skeeter by the sea,
Everybody cussin' ye?
Or a buzzin'. pesky fly
With some swatter standin' by?
Or. at best, a billionaire
Bendin' meath a load O. care.
With nobody in the land
wilIin' for to shake yer hand?
No. old feller. don't ye cuss.
Things might be dinged sight wuss-
Matters not how bad they be,
Ner how much they're out o oeot
The Washington herald., 1914-08-11

1t viii be observed that nation inEurope has
Organized regiment of Rough Riders.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-11
Morning Smiles.
Comfort. for the Deserving. Z

What a lot of shabby old school
houses YOUR town ceems TO have"
We'll, yes. But you ought to see our
rev jaiI-there amt a hotel in the state
that's half as able."-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-11

If Germany does win out there winsbe might!
few people to say, Il told you so"
The Washington herald., 1914-08-11

THIS world IS all heeting show, and things are
not what they seem; many man is kept from wisdom
because of his self-esteem.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-11

They may be fighting in London, old chap, but
that is no reason for you. to carry gun in your
pocket here.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-11

After the government gets through helping those
Americans who are broke abroad will it do some
thing for those who are broke at home?