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The Washington herald., 1914-12-23
American Wastefulness.

There is no doubt that Americans have
been and are wasteful in comparison with
the people of the more thickly populated
countries of Europe. They will get over
il as population increases here; indeed, II
is safe to say that there is less waste
fulness in the United States than In
former years when there was less de-
mand upon our natural resources. Peo-
pie are not prepared 10 accept 1t as liter
ally true that the food consumed and
wasted in this country is sufficient TO
feed a population twice as large Indeed,
they will discredit the statement An
other statement that cultivation OF va
cant lots and other waste land would
provide food for still another lOOOOCOOO
will be readily accepted as easily WITHIN
the mark-even doubling our present
population and adding the 100000 to
n We have a lot OF unused outdoors
available for crop growing. As for the
waste. persons who dissent from the
statement Of Dr. Lchty, Of the Univer-
sity of Pittsburg. made recently. should
hear in mind that household wasteful-
ness is only part of it.
There is much waste on the farm ana
tremendous waste between farm and con-
sumner 1t is only necessary To mention
the apple crop of the past season. which
was described as so large that it rotted
on trees or ground because 1t did not
pay the farmer TO market 1t at prevail
ing prices. This was one of the things
which was in the minds Of the Belgian
party recently on an official visit to this
country. when, in a reply to question
as to what had most impressed them
while here, several replied in unison,
The waste" They saw from car win
dows waste that would have fed their
starving country. 1t is less true than II
once was that American families are
prodigal OF their resources. though they
remain sufficiently so. but the wasteful-
ness of the machinery Of distribution or
marketing, which may be charged with
failure to gather so much OF the apple
crop. is such as to cause grief.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-23
"Congrats" to Mr.. Sloan.

President Wilsohis fond of travelling in a semi.
incognito fashion. He hates to parade 1t will be
easier for him to humor this fancy in the future
Jimmie" Sloan for the last twelve years attached
to the Secret Service staff of the White House
and for three administrations chief of that staff
is leaving to take charge of the Detroit headquar-
tiers of the service. 1t will be harder for Wash
ngton New York, and other big cities in which the
President rambes about from time to time to
recognize the White House party in the big tour
ing car when. it no longer contains the ruddy,
soapand- water, thoroughly capable countenance of
the guide comforter, and friend" of three Presi-
dents and thousands of visitors.
Nevertheless, hundreds will join US in congratu-
lating Jimmie" on his deserved promotion.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-23
For More Trust Hunting.

The report of Attorney General Gregory shows
that fortyseven antitrust cases, civil and criminal
are now pending. He is not satisfied He wants
fuller opportunity Especially he is anxious to get
the law changed as to railroads and commodities
produced by the corporations they are presumed to
control He would bar from transportation by any
road all products of a concern having "the same
stock control" as the transporting company
We shall not be sorry if Congress turns deaf
ear to this appeal. If European war conditions
do not and should not make close season for the
antitrust Ninlrods they should at least lessen the
herceness of the hunters. This is not good time
for smashing the interests which we must in
dubitably depend for any great extension of our
foreign trade. 1t is time when liberality should
govern Sherman law activities As for the rail-
roads the impression has long been growing that
they have troubles enough without any new legis-
lation in Washington.
Common valves many sources of friction
in times of stress when patriots should stand to-
gether: 1t is our national misfortune that common
sense is uncommon in statute interpretation
Brooklyn Citizen.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-23
Will War Stimulate Inrentionl :

OF course, a complete crop failure
would be serious matter for Germany
in times of war. as we'll as in times Of
peace. But there is one element that
must not be overlooked; there is moth
ing that incites so much the inventive
genius as an emergency. 1t is known
that Germany holds the best fertilizers
Of all the world in unmeasured quanti-
ties Of potash, and it is known also that
the necessary nitrates are being obtained
by resolving the air into its component
parts by electricity. The war will bring
out any number of devices-processes
that have been too expensive so far in
competitiOn-which will be taken up and
made more perfect. Products will be
turned to use that have never been
thought of before. Like good house
wife who must get along suddenly upon
a limited stipend per week, because some
hardship has befallen her husband, so
nation, convinced of its good cause. and
fairly successful in arts up to the pres
ent, will find its way and be able to buck
up against the humanitarian English pro-
posal of starving it out--From Ger
many's Food supply" by Bernhard Dern-
burg, In the American Review OF Re
views.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-23
Bryan and Hi, Million Armed Men.

Bryan thinks that if a call for million men for
the defense of the country went out at sunrise a
million would be in arms at sunset This
would be impossible, matter how prompt the
response, for the very good reason that the gov
ernment would not be able to supply the arms. His
ignorance on this subject places him in remark
able light before the public. Times have changed
since the days when the famous minute men" had
only to seize their lintlocks and form in line to
be as ready for battle as though they had been
drilling for six months. For thing the hardy
pioneers knew how to shoot. The average Ameri-
can of today must be trained to use rife For
another thing, the equipment and supplies for a
million men could not be brought together by the
wave of magic wand The French nation was
good deal better provided in this respect when
more than four months elapsed after war ,yas ds'
clared before the French army stood on anything
like even terms with the Germans. Secretary Bryan
ought to pay more attention to obvious facts
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-23
JApAE,s EXHIBIT.
Interestins Features of the Display
sent to Panama Exposition.


A select portion OF the educational ex-
hIbits for the Panama-Pacifc Exposition
from the Department OF Education and
representative schools was placed on
show Tuesday before being packed and
shipped on Saturday, November Z. in the
Shubunkan Building Of the department.
An eight-sheet picture Of Commodore
Perry's landing at Uraga and of his en-
tertalnment by the feudal officials Is
most entertaining. depicting the latter
with most historical authenticity In lac
querred camp hats and long haori. In
the lmprovised banquet hall, camp stools
are used instead OF chairs, and Japa-
nese dishes served on something like
writing desks. A map OF Japan in those
days placed side by side with an up-to-
date one, Is also instructive, while the
American Consul General OF the time.
according to Japanese conception, must
be amusing to American spectators.
The Kyoto Industrial School illustrates
the embroidered gala dress OF the con-
temporary girl on a life-size figure, while
two technical institutes show a two
storied japanese house and its vertical
sections In such a way as to make non
professionals easily understand the inge-
nuity with which wood Is used for du-
rable architecture, as also a panoramic,
view Of the landscape gardens attached
TO the dwelling. Handbags made OF beau
ttful brocades by girl students must ap-
peal to American ladies. as scientists
would be interested In seismographs de-
vised by Drs. Omori and Tanakadate.
All the testbooks OF the fourth and fifth
year classes OF a middle school, which
are arranged neatly. models of fishery
implements from a maritime district. and
OF agricultural and afforestation pro-
cesses from an inland place; a model OF
hve-storied pagoda, representing Osaka,
and photograph OF Miss Tsuda, one OF
the first group of girls sent to the
United States for education more than
forty years ago-aI these and other eX-
hiblts will doubtless attract much atten-
ton in America
II may be mentioned in this connection
that large model OF Nikko temples,
constructed by special architects from
Hida, as has been reported in the Japan
Times, was on view quite recently at
Nikko. The British ambassador, who
happened 10 be there. gives IL no end of
praise and says that this exhibit OF the
home office alone would prove a promi-
nent feature Of the San Francisco EXhi-
biiion. Many people in Tokyo naturally
regret that they cannot see Nikko with
out going there. as the model was taken
TO pieces and sent straight to Yoko-
homa--Japan Times
The Washington herald., 1914-12-23

What is winter? 1t is an unknown quantity
in Washington, except at Inauguration times, yet
for the information of visiting friends the
following from the New York Mail may be of
interest: winter is officially here, and there may
be white Christmas" after all. Winter was
scheduled to officially open his at II:I5
a. m. today He arrived time, being anxious
this year to re-establish his one-time reputation
for not disappointing his audiences which has suf
fered somewhat in recent years. Today the ther-
mometer hovered between 20 and 80 degrees above
By tonight it will drop to I8. perhaps lower, ac-
cording to the Weather Bureaus inside informa-
ttion"
The Washington herald., 1914-12-23
Income Taxpayers and Cars.

There forty-four persons in the United
States who report income of S., 900 900 a year
or over. There only 35759S individuals who
report income in excess of $4,000. OF these
Broadway at night and the number of automobiles
in sight had thought that there were at least
half a milan people in this city spending $4,000
year. There is food for reflection in the fact that
though there only 357,508 people in the coun-
try reporting incomes of $4,000 over, there are
100000 automobiles in We wonder how the
remaining 942,4o2 owners of automobiles manage
to run them so cheaply.-Commerce and Finance
The Washington herald., 1914-12-23
Good Sign in Bank CIearings.

1t is good sign that the weekly reports of
bank clearings, which for months past have made
rather dismal reading, begin to show signs of re-
reveal the effect OF the stock exchanges resump-
ton of business on bank operations The seven
leading cities of the country last week reported
decrease OF Io.7 per cent. in clearings, as COM
pared with 1913 This is an improvement over
preceding weeks, and it is not too much to hope
that early in 1915 operations may be up to their
normal Observation-Disclosures Record.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-23
Prisoners in Pleasant Places.

Prison reform has queer ways in Massachusetts,
While governor and council pardoning murder
eIs and bank robbers, the authorities decide to
give State prisoners soft beds and two nghtshirts
apiece The present standard of prison life seems
to be higher than the standard OF industrial life
devoid both of good beds and a nightshirt. We
note investigation of the pardon OF Hall, the
5000, 900 Cambridge bank robber, is being insti-
tuted. 1t is not desirable that the governor and
council should each have a pair of government
owned nightshirts.-Lewiston Journal
The Washington herald., 1914-12-23
STRONG MAN SAVES WOMEN.
Negro Pushes Dead Auto from
Track as Train Rushes BY.

Brunswick, Ca, Dec. -. - William
Houston, a COlored man. saved the lives
Of four Brunswick women when. seeing
the peril OF the automobile party. h
rushed up to the machine and showed
It across the railroad track just as a
fast-mOving freight train went past.
In crossing the railroad track the ma
chine was slowed down, and Just as il
mounted the rails the engine went
dead The freight train was only
about loo yards distant.
\The engineer signaIIed with the whis-
tfe, but the machine remained on tire
track. II was too close for the engineer
to stop the train before reaching the
machine.
Houston, who was standing nearby
rushed 10 the car, gave it one hard shove
and II crossed the track by only i few
inches as the train came BY.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-23

There is such thing as being too sensitive, but
when Philadelphia woman says: 81 don't want
a man to play with my heart, for l would never
play with his. l felt that my husband was play
ing with mine one day when / found tintype por-
trait of me in the letter box with hole through
the head. l feel sure that hole was made by a
bullet" it does there occasions when
a person can be peeved without being criticised.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-23
Billy Sunday IN PhiIadeIphia.

Without commenting the wonderful powers
Of the eccentric evangelist, Billy Sunday, the old
baseball player, it is sufficient 10 say that his
eccentric methods have drawn hundreds of thou
sands to hear him! Today the world is in the
midst of a fight when Christianity apparently is
forgotten. yet the euterprsing evangelist and old
ball player realizes that now is the time to awaken
The Washington herald., 1914-12-23

Under the terms of the Nicaraguan treaty,
urged by Secretary Bryan, which the Foreign Re-
lations Committee will report for favorable action,
the United States will acquire for 100000 per-
petual rights to construct a canal along the pro-
posed Nicaragua route and right and sovereignty
over the islands of Big Corn and Little Corn.
Would we have done we'll to make similar treaty
with Colombia
The Washington herald., 1914-12-23
Government Ownership Menace.

At this time, when the country's business affairs
are much unsettled with a tax in force and
uncertain Democratic Congress in session, the
proposal of Postmaster General Burleson that the
government acquire the. telegraph and telephone
systems. A move such this would unquestion-
to display greater timidity.-Brooklyn Standard
Union,
The Washington herald., 1914-12-23

The assumption seems to be that the German
cruisers that bombarded the English coast got
safely back to the naval base at Kiel but what is
there to show that they are not now at large in
the Atlantic?
The Washington herald., 1914-12-23

According to President Peters, of the Long
Island Railroad, the railroads this year will lose
not less than $8oooooo in carrying the parcel post
But what of that by comparison with "self-sup-
porting" postal seryice?-New York World.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-23
A SNOW FANCY.

What are the Winters SHOWS?
Just blankets, friends, to fair Natures toes
The while she lies asleep;
Spread over her to keep
Her safe from chilling winds the North
These wintry nights sends bowling forth,
Which might some havoc play
With sundry plans she holds in store for May.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-23
Morning Smiles.
How He Broke the News.

"A relative of mine that I never saw
before came to the house last night"
Never saw before, eh! What's his
name?''
to cbristen him William. Boston Tran
script.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-23
They Can't Stop II.

The :. b%eer-sdrinking be Germans from Neekar and
swagger" down in the House of Representatives
but their hope is forlorn one. Even supported
by the guns of Metz they can't stop contrshand
xports-Brooklyn Eagle.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-23

Our old friend, doc" Wiley, is still the ire
pressible. He prescribes lump sugar for the ath-
letes of football teams, but not for the purpose of
sweetening their disposition when they lose.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-23

ThereH be no Merry Christ for Mr.. Jerome,
even though he has put Mr.. Thsw back in Mattea-
wan Some day the New York lawyer will realize
there's difference between a public prosecutor
and private avenger.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-23

Possibly Italy is waiting until it thinks the Dre-
bund is holding four-fush when it will draw to
three kings.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-23

Carranza is said to be fleeing from Vera Cruz.
Let him keep going with the rest of the anti-gov-
ernment scappers and Uncle Sam will not kick.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-23
Complete.

Was your Christmas present in the
nature of a surprise?"
"I should say so. 1t was just what 1
wanted. d."-Judge.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-23

Even if Washington doesn't have severe
Christmas, it has the spirit.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-23

Some day the unwritten law fad will bump
into common sense, and then
The Washington herald., 1914-12-23

Exchanges speak of mufs. Washington
is wondering what they are Weather conditions
here are such that resident of the Capital dispense
with all severe weather apparel
The Washington herald., 1914-12-23

Hurrahl from now on the days will be Iongc
and the gas bills shorter.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-23

No; we can't recommend a map for Christina:
gift Conditions are liable to change.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-23

Still, we cannot explain war tax in times o.
peace.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-23

Never mind, if you have forgotten that silver
thimble, there's still time to get one.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-23

Mr.. James Atwood and Miss Atwood
and Mr.. Roger Newberry are at the New
Willard, having come on from Connect
cut for the marriage OF Mr.. James At
wood, jr., and Mrs. Lucille Lawson, which
took place yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-23
WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER IS. 1914.
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., 1914-12-23

Lieut.. Ralph NJ Parker. United States
cavalry, and Mrs. Parker will spend
Christmas with relatives at SO27 Q street
Lieut.. Parker is no wdetailed as military
professor at Norwich University, Vt
The Washington herald., 1914-12-23

Mr.. and Mrs. F. Carl Smith, OF I7S9
Seventeenth street northwest. are enter
tanning Miss Evelyn Rees Norcross, who
arrived on Saturday for the Christmas
CONTINUED on PAGE SEVEN.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-23

Mrs. Martin 4. Morrison will be at
home informally on Wednesdays after
January l at l4l0 n street.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-23

Mrs. {. II. Paddock and Miss Ethel
Paddock, Of New York. are passing some
time at the New Willard, where they
were Joined yesterday by DR.. Paddock.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Letter viii go
to New York today for the dinner which
Mr.. and Mrs. william F. AcCombs will
give this evening. Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Combs will return with Mr.. and Mrs
Letter and spend the Christmas holidays
with Col and Mrs. John r. Williams,
parents OF Mrs. McCombs and Mrs.
Letter.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-23

Lieut. Commander Henry c. Muslin, OF
the L. s. ). Mississippi and Ensign w
D. la Mont. L. 5. ". are late arrivals
at the New Willard
The Washington herald., 1914-12-23

Mrs. Thomas T Can entertained at a
tea-dance yesterday afternoon in honor
Of her nieces. Miss Helena Elliott and
Miss Jean Hinckle. Those assisting her
were Mrs. Robert Shaw Oliver, Mrs. Rol-
Inns Morse. Miss Marion Oliver, Miss
Margaret Perrin. Miss Constance Gard
ner, Miss Carolyn Ogden Jones. Miss Re-
bekah Wilmer. and Miss Katherine Nc
Clintock.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-23

Mr. and Mrs. Nevfl Monroe Hopkins
gave a small dance last evening IN
honor OF their daughter, Anne.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-23

Lieut.. Commander. William II. Allen.
U. S. N, has arrived from Boston. and
with Mrs. Allen is at the New Willard.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-23

The Russian Ambassador and Nine.
Bakhmetef will go TO New York at the
end Of the month for a dinner which Mr.
and Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish are giving In
their honor at their residence on Seventy
eighth street on December q.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-23

Miss Pauline KIndleberger Is in Phila-
deIphia, where she went TO attend the
ball given last evening by Mr. and Mrs.
S. T. Stotesbury, the latter formerly Mrs
Oliver Cromwell. OF this city Mrs.
StOtesburys son-in-law and daughter,
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Brooks. jr., Joined
Miss kindleberger at Baltimore, and
they are all members Of Mrs. Stotes-
bury's house party. Preceding the ball
last evening. Mrs. Brooks gave a box
party for Miss KindIeber1er.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-23

Mr.. and Mrs. J. Woodward Haven are
well-known New Yorkers passing sew
eral days at the New willard.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1914-12-10
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications as they cannot
reach the diseased portion OF the ear.
There is only one way to cure deafness
ard that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an inhamed con-
dit;on of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube is inflamed yen have rum
bling sound or imperfect hearing, and
when it is entirely closed, Deafness Is
the result. and unless the inflammation
can be taken out and this tube restored
to its normal condition, hearing will be
destroyed forever; nine casss out of
ten are caused by Catarrh, which is
nothing but an iI.damed condition OF
he mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of Deafness Caused by
Catarrh) that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circu-
lars, free.
IF. j. CHENEY & CO.,
Tole o. Ohio.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
Address: F. j. J.Cheney. & Co. Toledo ..
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1914-12-10
Notice of Adjustment Day.

T. tate of William Ralston, deceased.
The undersigned, having been ap-
pointed administrator of the estate o
William ila1ston, late of the County o.
Gun,isoa, in the State of Colorado, de-
rcaa.d. hereby gives notice that he will
.piear Before the County Court of sale
GJnni.on County, at the Court House
i'll Gmmson. in said County, on Mon
day. the lth day of January, A. ID. 1915,
ut the nour of 1000 O'Clock A. NJ. OF
.ad day, at which time all persons hay
ing claims against said estate are Motif
c.i and requested to attend for the pu''
pc;c OF having the same adjusted. A
persons indebted to said estate arc re-
uu..st.d to s1akc immediate payment t,
the undersigned.
Dated at Crested Butte, Colorado.
tins 2Sth day ,f November, A. D, 1871.
JAMES RALSToN,
Administrator of the estate of william
l..,iston. deceased.
lirss pub Dec 3rd, 1914.
] ast pub Dec 3lst, 1914.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1914-12-10
Instructions to Railway
Agents as to the Use
Of RevenNe Stamps.

SECTION 6-That while the Law
provides that revenue stamps are /,
be supplied. affixed and cancelled by
shippers, it is the duty of the rail
road and express companies to Sc,
that such revenue stamps are SO af
fixed and Cancelled by shippers be
fore any bills OF lading, manifests ol
other memoranda required by
Schedule a are signed and issued
As any failure in this respect will
subject the carrier to fine of 90
more than $4,000 at the discretion
of the court, it viii be necessary for
agents to give the matter Their care
full attention. For the acvonmoda-
ton of shippers, agents will keep
their stations supplied f1r the pres
ent with revenue STAMPS for sale to
shippers, which stamps will be fun
nished by the Treasurer of the Com
pany upon requisition, and will lie
charged to the station and included
by the agent in his cash account.
Agents should advise all shippers
that revenue stamps can and Should
be procured at post-oiiices.
SECTION S-That revenue stamps
are to be Cancelled by the person us
ing or aiiixing the same, For ship
ments forwarded from non-agency
points, the revenue stamps for
freight shipments will be affixed and
Cancelled on behalf of the shipper by
the agent at the station where the
shipment is waybilled and tn, bill
of lading issued, and for express
shipments by the messenger who
waybills the shipment and issues
the express receipt. In these cases
he agents aud me. lengers act ~
agents for the shippers TO the extent
OF atiixing and canceling the rcve-
nue. stamps, but such stamps should
be furnished by the shippers, who
will pin same to shipping instruc-
tions left at such non-agoncy points,
or handel to conductor or
messenger.