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The Washington herald., 1914-08-22
Parents and the Railroads.

As if the Interstate Commerce Commission were
not enough to be against them in opposing just in
crease in freight rates. the railroads. which have been
keeping close watch upon their reports estimate that
they lost $I25oooo last year through the parents OF
children "ducking" the payment of half-fare.
The claim is, made that an astounding number OF
parents who otherwise possess the highest degree OF
honor, do not hesitate put the child in the free
class if its looks, instead of its age, warrant it
The practice has reached point where it in
wolves violation of interstate law by both carriers
and parents, and the railroads are keeping such a
check upon the business as never before was deemed
necessary. One, railroad company in one month
caught less than sxtythree of children be-
ing rushed through the gates of station, while
their ages required that they should be carried
half-fare.
When tickets were demanded fifteen were found
to be starting on transcontinental trip OF fifty
cases in another month twentynine such travel
ers. The average amount involved in this one sta
ton in big city has been $1,000 month. six
months check on the company's system showed that
$4,000 would have been lost if attempted evasion
had not been detected.
That thousands of averages got free trips safely
may be assumed, say railroad officials.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-22
East Doe Mol can u, Nov.

With Japan and Germany on the brink of war
because of Japan's demand that Germany Immediate
ly abandon Kiaochow, her leased territory in China,
States government as to the adyisabily of its act
ing as an intermediary in the restoration of the
territory to China it must be admitted that Senator
Gallnger did not choose an suspicious moment for
the introduction of resolution proclaming to the
world that the United States could not view with
indifference any suggestion looking to the altera-
ton of the existing territorial status quo of the
islands of the Pacific and oceanica, or to any
change in the character of their present occupation
and settlement"
The situation with reference to Kiaoehow is deli
cate and it is be hoped that the very general be-
lief, that the President and his advisers have de-
cided to have nothing do with it unless all the
tons involved express the desire to have US act
as intermediary, is well founded. Indeed, it would
doubtless be source OF satisfaction to the people
to learn that the administration had definitely de-
Iermined not to be drawn into the controversy by
any consideration.
Up to the present, however, Kiaoehow and the
islands of the Pacific are separate problems, and
while there be ignoring of our vital interest
in the Pacific islands, there will be regret if the
Senate Foreign Relations Committee decides to re-
main the custodian OF Mr.. Gallingers resolution
until ACCESSIBILITY of action is more apparent As
it stands it is affirmation of this governments
position and directs action looking to its convey
ance to the nations war; but in the present tense
hour in the affairs of the Far East there appears
occasion for this government to take the intia-
tive in suggesting further complications.
1t is IIS years since Washington said:
The great rule of conduct for us in regard to
foreign nations is, in extending commercial re-
ations, to have with them little political con-
nection as possible. So far have already
formed engagements, let them be fulfilled with per
feet good faith. Here let stop. Why, by
Intervening Our destiny with that of any part of
Europe entangle our peace and prosperity in the
tolls of European ambition, rvalshp interest honor,
caprice.
At no time since those words uttered has
their wisdom been so profoundly impressed upon
us as today in the face of Europe's tragedy.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-22
ARMY ORDERS.

Maj. John NJ. Jenkins, inspector gen.
eral. Is relieved from duty in the Philip
pine Department, and will proceed to the
United States, and report by telegraph
to the Adjutant General Of the Army
Lieut. Col Frederick r. Day, inspector
general, is relieved from the Western De-
partment and will sail from San Fran
cisco, Cal. on October 5. to the Philip
pine Islands, and upon arrival at Manila
will report to the commanding general.
Philippine Department
Leave granted Mai. John s Switzer
Fourth Infantry. on account Of sickness.
in special orders, No 80. August II. Port
OF Embarkation, Galveston. Tex, is ex-
tended one month on surgeons certificate
OF disability.
Second Lieut.. James r. Hill. Thirteenth
Cavalry, Is detailed as professor Of mill
tary science and tactics at the AgricUl-
tural and Mechanical College Of Texas,
TENDER l, vice First Lieut. Levi G. Brown.
cavalry, who Is relieved from duty at
that college. to take effect August 81
Lieut. Hill will proceed to COLLEGE Station
and report September l.
First Lieut. George A F. Trumbo.
Twelfth Cavalry, Is placed on the list OF
detached officers to take effect September
/, and First Lieut. Levi G. Brown. cav
airy, is removed therefrom, to take effect
August 81 Lieut.. Brown is assigned to
the Thirteenth Cavalry. to take effect
Capt Alvin B. Barber. Corps OF En-
gineers. is detailed as recorder Of the
army retiring board appointed 10 meet at
San Francisco. Cal. vice Capt. Herbert
]. Brees.
Infantry, will proceed from Newport
News, Va, to New York City and report
to the depot Quartermaster at that place
for assignment as quartermaster on the
transport Cristobal
Paragraph ., special orders. No. IS5
August 8. is 50 amended as to direct First
Lieut. Charles F. Severson, Seventeenth
Infantry, TO proceed at the proper time
to Delafield- Wis. and report September
IS. instead Of September / to the preSI-
dent Of St Johns Military Academy
So much Of paragraph 7, special orders
No. l54, July 2 as relates to First Lieut..
Everett n. Bowman. Fourth Infantry. IS
revoked. and the leave of absence grant
ed First Lieut.. Bowman in paragraph 30
special orders, No. 100. July 10. is effective
until October l. at which time he will
join the Fourth Infantry.
The following officers now on aviation
duty are detailed in the aviation section
of the Signal Corps and are rated as
Junior military aviators with the rank
Of first lieutenant: Second Lieut.. Thomas
s. Bowen. Sixth Infantry: Second Lieut..
Douglas 3. Netherwood. Coast Artillery
Corps and Second Lieut.. Byron O. Jones,
Fourteenth Cavalry.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-22
THE WAR DAY BY DAY
Fifty Years Ago.
August l86-Gen Nathan Forrest with 1000 Confederate Cavalry
Was Riding Away from Memphis Morning Before
He Had Ridden Through the Federal Reke Ciy Streets in
One Of the Picturesque Affairs of the War.

Fifty years ago today Gen. Nathan B.
Forrest. with 1900 Confederate cavalry
men, was riding away from Memphis,
Tenn, where the day before his men
had ridden through the Federal pickets
into the city's streets in one Of the most
picturesque affairs of the war.
The Confederates had ridden around a
Federal force sent out from Memphis to
meet them and had dashed upon the
town early in the morning Of August p
with the intention of capturing three Of
the prominent military commanders In
that section OF the country-Gens. c. c.
washburn. Stephen A. Hurlbut, and
Robert P. auckland.
These commanders escaped. one OF
them at the sacrifice OF some OF his
military dignity.
Gen. Forrest had been operating with
his command in Northern Mississippi.
On July II he had been defeated near
Harrisburg by a command under Gen.
W. F. Smith. and, being wounded. was
for some time thereafter Obliged to take
the field in carriage.
Early In August, being once more ir
the saddle, Forrest found that the Fed
erals were again advancing to meet him
and were in the vicinity of Oxford. Miss.
Leaving a large part of his force under
Gen. Hugh Chalmers to confront them,
he selected 1000 of the best mounted men
of his command, with four pieces OF
artillery and moved to attack Memphis,
A Bold Undertaking.
Leaving the vicinity of oxford on the
night of Angus; IS taking direction near
ly due west, he rode around the Federals
in the night and early the following
morning halted at Senatobia. He then
headed directly toward fernando, Miss,
which is about twenty-five miles east
from Memphis.
The ride to fernando was one of the
most difficult that Gen. Forrest had ever
undertaken in his varied career. Bridges
over the numerous rivers and creeks had
been destroyed and it was found neces-
sary to cross on swinging bridges made
from braided crane and muscadine vines,
which grew in great profusion In the
fertile bottom lands of the countryside.
Stout cables made OF these vines were
swung across the stream, and then were
pIanked over with boards from ruined
smoke houses and barns.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-22
BASEBALL IN ONO PRISONS.
Solitary Confinement and stripes
Ahoit.hed.

Ohio claims to be the first State to put
baseball regularly on the list OF fecrea-
lions In its penitentiary. Ohio has the
only convict team that ever played q pro-
fessionai league team. Prison officials in
Ohio have found for years that baseball
ls great aid n discipline. That same
claim Is now advanced BY the new war
den OF Sing Sing. Only good-conVict pris-
oners can take part in the game. This
offers premium. in personal enjoyment.
for those who do not offend. II has
brought continuing and substantial re-
suits.
As Ohio claims 10 have been the leader
iE baseball, 50 II claims leadership In
other prison IDEAS. Stripes have been
abolished. save when a prisoner puts
them on himself by his own persistent
misconduct. The solitary has gone:
convict labor is no more. ConvIcts are
given q fair chance; the rule Of reason
has superseded the rule OF force. Hun
dreds Of prisoners are out on honor.
miles from the prison they have not seen
or entered for months or years. Only
per cent OF men out on honor broke faith
and made their escape last year. Great
farms are being operated this year by
convicts. Life-term men are foremen
and superintendents.
Train loads OF food products are grown
for use OF prisoners. The cost OF their
keeping is reduced. The health OF the
convicts- IL improved. Better food and
more outdoor exercise give better disposi-
lions and fewer infractions Of rules are
reported. Whatever may be the final con-
clusions Of the students OF penology on
the best way Of handling prisoners. Ohio
has put forth intelligent EFFORT and has
worked out substantial results. And II
will work out others, for the work is
being enlarged ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Plain Dealer.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-22

The emergency marine insurance bill passed by
the Senate yesterday helpful and necessary meas
TIRE, because it will give shippers and ship owners
confidence in these times Of peril the seas; but
as matter of fact, the American flag is good in
surance policy in itself just now and it is not rea-
sonabe to expect that the government will lose any
of the 100000 appropriated. The danger of loss
would practically be confined the accidents of war;
such as mine explosion the sinking of an Ameri-
can vessel by mistake; for If is not to be supposed
that the government would insure vessel loaded
<ith eoutrsband cargo, liable to conhscation.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-22

ley. Mrs. H n. southgate, c. H. Ride
nour, Miss z. II. Barnes, Mr. and Mrs
Joseph z. Goodkey, DR.. and Mrs. W. C.
Williams, w. B. Westlake. Mr. and Mrs.
r. H. Howard. J. J. Dimon, Mrs. N.
LoTrey, Charles II. Dexter. Miss Ira c.
two children. Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. Dent.
Mr.. and Mrs N. J. Hole. A. L. Dixon.
Misses Eileen and Ruth Callahan. Mr..
and Mrs. Ben L. Prince, Mr.. and Mrs
J. H Prince. @. +. McGanna, Mr.. and
Mrs Champ Clark. DR.. E. R. Stitt.
Miss Sarah II. Boxer, J. s. Boxer.
Mrs B. A. MIX. Harry d. Watts, Mrs.
Joseph Nachman. Mrs. G G. Adams, Mrs.
+. Brengie. Mrs. NJ v. Goundie, F. l.
stutson. Ralph NJ. odeII. Mr.. and Mrs
a. r. Albright. n. W. BardweIl. Mrs
B. Abels. Miss Blanche Armstrong, z d.
Mayer, Miss Frances Jaffee, Mr.. and Mrs
H w. johnson, Miss v. Frohwetter.
Mr.. and Mira Waiter Van Ransler
Stewart, accompanied by their daughter.
Miss Sophie walcott Stewart, motored
to Washington from Lafayette, Ind
After spending q few days here they will
continue to Newport. r. l., where they
win remain the balance OF the summer.
While here they are guests at the Hotel
Powhatan.
Mrs Joseph Ferdinand Palmer and
children, OF Chicago, are in Washington
visiting friends prior to going TO At
lantic City. While here they are guests
at the Hotel Powhatan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Randolf Pepdleton. OF
New York City. are in Washington visit
ing some former friends. While here
they are guests at the Hotel Powhatan.
DR.. Edward Morrison Mcclure and
family, Of Richmond, Va, motored to
Washington, and after spending a few
days here will continue up to Gettys-
burg. While here they are guests at the
Hotel Powhatan.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-22
MARINE BAND KIDNAPPED.
Interesting History of the Famous
Musical organization.


The Marine Band came into being just
ZIG years ago. when President John
Adams approved an act establishing Il
as a permanent organization. The orig
Inal law provided for a fife and drum
CORPS, consisting OF sixteen drummers
and the same number of ifers. one OF
whom was TO act as fifemaJor. This ag-
gregatiOni of musicians constituted the
Marine Band until the arrival Of the
Neapolitans. some three years later.
An old tradition has II that the origi-
nal Marine Band was kidnapped from
Sicily. According to this account one
Capt. Mcneil, OF the American frigate
Boston, was cruising In the Mediterran-
can when an irresistible longing for some
real music came over him. While ashore
he was delighted and pleased with the
perform ance OF a Sicllian regimental
band ard at once conceived a plan for
insUring plenty OF music during the re-
mainder Of the voyage. He at once bland
ly invited the musicians on board his
vessel for the ostensible purpose OF
playing for a ball Probably induced by
the prospect OF receiving a liberal COM
pensation. the members Of the band ac-
cepted the invitation with alacrity.
Soon after the musicians with their
instruments had gone on board, Capt
Mcneil suddenly found It necessary to
hoist anchor and get under way for the
United States. The Sicilians protested.
but in vain: the music-loving captain
carried them bodily on and was enter
tanned by their playing all the way.
No authentic record showing what
finally became OF these Italian musi-
clans Is now In existence. as many Of
the marine corps archives were de-
stroyed in 1914 1t is shown. however
IN ofiicial records that shortly after
the organiEationof the Marine Corps,
Naples a group OF thirteen Italian
musicians whose addition to the organi-
ration made Of it an instrumental band
Pathfinder.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-22
HISTORY BUILDERS.
The Man VINO Wa. Devoted to DAN
lei Webster.
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The Washington herald., 1914-08-22
No Time for a Pork BareII

Before war and money stringency and hard times
hit the finances of the United States the $ssoooooo
river and harbor bill was merely wanton extraYa-
gance, precious though familiar piece of greed and
waste
emergency taxation and its citizens are face to face
with. hardship and economy, the pork bill becomes
plain outrage and insult The government needs
its millions. The American people need their dol
lars. Work upon developments under way can be
continued by items in the sundry civil bill The whole
river and harbor enactment should be tossed into the
Potomac. The sooner the Democratic majority in
House and Senate see their duty and do it. the
hetter.-New York Tribune.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-22

Notwithstanding the hindrances. For
rest reached fernando at dark on thu
10Th and then pushed on in the direction
OF Memphis. arriving on the outskirts
OF the town at o'clock in the morning
OF august q. The command had been
reouced TO about 100 men, for fully 500
horses had given out on the march
An hour before daylight the Confed-
crates rode into Memphis
Escapes in His NIEhtshirt.
A detail under Capt. William H For
rest brother OF Gen. Forrest, headed
the column. and succeeded in passing the
outer pickets without raising an alarm
At one OF the interior posts a sentinel
fired his rife and gave warning to the
garrison.
The Confederate horsemen, yelling like
Indians, now set to the work assigned
them. Capt. Bill" Forrest and his
scouts dashed up to the Gayoso House,
and without dismounting the Younger
Forrest rode up the steps and into the
hotel lobby, where he thumped on the
desk with the butt end Of his revolver TO
gain the attention Of the clerk. His
men proceeded with the search for Gen.
Hurlbut, who lived in the hotel but to
their chagrin found that he had gone
visiting the night before and had not
returned.
A party sent OF to capture Gen. Wash
burn did not reach the latter's head
quarters until after the alarm had been
given. They found that Gen. washburn.
in his nightrobe, had dashed across lots
TO a fort on the river bank
The Confederates contented themselves
with carrying away the clothing which
Gen. Washburn had left behind in his
flight. A few days afterward Gen. For
rest returned the garments with his COM
pliments. In acknowledgment OF this
courtesy. Gen. washburn sent to the Con-
federate leader a complete Confederate
uniform which had been made BY For
rests old tailor in Memphis.
Gen. auckland succeeded in beating a
retreat before the Confederates surround
ed his house
Finding themselves unsuccessful in 10.
catin~ the principal objects Of their visit,
the ,Confederates broke open various Iiv-
cry stables and seized the horses. As
the Federals in the town were now thor
ouEhIy alarmed and were forming in the
streets, the raiders made OF before the
way became too dangerous They Joined
Gen. Forrest on the outskirts Of the town
and the reunited command started back
toward Oxford.
the North. On August "a Gen. W. T.
Sherman telegraphed to Washington: eff
you get a chance, send word to Forrest
that admire his dash. but not his judg-
ment-" Sherman was fearful that the
Confederate leader would move into Mid
die Tennessee and damage the railroads
there. So he continued: The oftener
he runs his head AGAINST Memphis the
better" But Gen. Forrest already had
turned his thoughts to the Middle Ten.
nessee roads, and soon was to be found
in the very territory where Sherman most
feared his presence.
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The Washington herald., 1914-08-22
The Patent Laws.

The cry for the revision of the laws governing
the granting of patents has from many sources
and Congress now has committee report on which
to act before adjournment if possible Some changes
urged by those behind the quest for revision and
apparently the monopoly privilege is not henceforth
to be bestowed unreservedly as it has been in the
last thirtyve years. Also control of patents in or
der to suppress them is to be checked and there will
in all probability be challenge to the patent owners
right to control his device to the extent of deter
mining its fixed price, in the open market.-New
Haven Register .--
The Washington herald., 1914-08-22

The District superintendent of markets has pre-
pared list of "donts" for housewives in further
of his plan to reduce the cost of living. While
his efforts to be commended, the truth is that it
is not necessary to tell people in moderate circum-
stances not to be afraid to carry basket to market
and not be afraid to count your change" as they
well understand these principles of economy. Even
the we-to-do housewife probably counts her change
but it remains to be seen whether she will carry
market basket
The Washington herald., 1914-08-22

The organization of the Purple Cross in England,
for the purpose of killing seriously wounded horses
on the battefcSds and giving care to those only
slightly injured or wandering about riderless, is
humane project that deserves highest praise. All
great battles in which cavalry is engaged marked
by the piteous suffering of these dumb animals and
from the number of horsemen taking part in the
present war it is evident that there will be plenty
of work for the Purple Cross.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-22
Some Hope in the War.

If the results in the autonomy of Poland and
better treatment of the Jewish people of Russia, it
will have served two good purposes. Russia has
promised both, but there are many who think that
the promises, made in time of need, may be broken
when the need no longer exists. Russia would have
brighter reputation among the nations if she had
granted the reforms before being driven to it
Savannah News
The Washington herald., 1914-08-22
The SuPer's Cue.

super got left behind on the stage
at the exit OF the others at rehearsal.
Why didn't you get OFF, asked the
stage manager. You saw them all go?"
We'll, sir" replied the super. cit wasn't
the same cue as 'ad when / played in
the piece afore. The gintIeman as stood
behind me used to turn and say, Get off
you IDIOT "-ExchanEe.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-22

The announcement that the New York Progress
ives will insist on putting in the field a candidate
of their own for governor undoubtedly widens the
breach between that party and the Republicans and
incidentally the breach between Col Roosevelt, his
man, Human, and the Progressives. The wider the
breach between Progressives and Republicans, under
such conditions the better for the latter and the
worse for the Democrats.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-22
NAVAL ORDERS.

Lieut. G. H. Bowdey. detached Naval
Academy: TO Missouri
Lieut.. E. 4. Wolleson. detached Naval
Academy: TO Missouri.
Lieut. c. S. Graves, Lieut. A W
Brown. jr., and Lieut. Junior gradeN G.
W. Simpson. detached Naval Academy:
to Missouri
Lieut.. s. c. Hooper. detached Wyo-
ming; TO temporary duty Navy Depart
ment
The Washington herald., 1914-08-22

Gay Paris has abandoned the making of dresses,
millinery, artificial flowers, and embroidery, and
many OF the establishments at their own expense,
are employing those OF their stats who remain in
the work of making hospital garments for the
wounded. There will be no clamor for the Paris
fashions of the near future.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-22

The woman who several weeks ago sued the
father of the Duchess of Manchester for heavy
damages alleging breach of promise, has just been
sentenced to three months in the workhouse for
keeping disorderly resort The use of courts of
law for purposes of blackmal is becoming altogether
too common