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The Washington herald., 1914-08-27
The War and the Wireless.

The part the wireless has played in the present
war will have place in the interesting aftermath
Newspapers yesterday printed reports that Ger
man warships at prearranged locations, through
lays, are sending to the Kaisers government every
scrap of Information it needs of the doings Of the
outside world. and that instead of being isolated
Germany actually is enjoying point of vantage.
The report may well be credited. At least, it
sounds great deal more reasonable than many of
the stories spoiled by the censors
Wireless in the United States has reached high
state of development, and while our army and navy
have not sought to keep pace with foreign powers.
the governments means of communication may be
said to be excellent.
As a part of the equipment OF the Panama Canal
work on the new and larger radio stations at Colon
and Balboa is being rushed to suppIsnt the pres
ent stations in communicating with ships OF the navy
and commercial vessels within normal operating
radius of 500 miles from the canal
One OF the stations will be able to reach Key
West and may thus be substituted for the Darien
high-power station. The idea is that the new sta
tons will be used for naval and military work in
with the canal and that they will be open
as the present stations are to commercial service
under certain restrictions.
The Colon and Balboa services will be distinct
from the hgh-power stations at Daren which will
only be used, except in of emergency, for off,
cal business, communicating directly with the Ar
lngton station here and relaying messages TO gov
ernment vessels within a nominal radius of 1000
miles.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27
Charges that Must Be Answered

Inc ruthless customs of war permit an invading
army to shoot in cold blood peasants who arm them
selves for the defense of their homes This form of
resistance, deeprooted in human nature and certain
to occur in every war, has been Belgium the occa-
sion of wholesale vengeance upon families and COM
munIties, Punishing the guiltless with the guilty
No theory of reprisals, however extreme "a,
Justify such acts charged against the German
forces by the Belgian government and reported
through E. Alexander Powell to the Wofld Dates,
names and places are given where the Belgian atI-
thorlties make definite and specific accusation of
ruthless atrocities on the part of the Germans
No less horrible is Mr.. Powells eyewitness story
OF the destruction of women and noncombatants in
Antwerp by bombs thrown at night from a ZenneJ;n
Il is needless to say that if the accounts of this
Zeppelin exploit are true, this was downright murder
which cannot be excused by any exigencies of war.
We have yet to hear the German s;de oF III; . ~s.
but here are accusations that cannot well be left un
answered.-New York World 1A
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27
A Long Struggle.

The world is being prepared for a long struggle
between mighty nations that win rend asunder former
friendships and strain to the breaking point the
financial as well as the human resources of many
countries 1t is realized that the Kaiser has called
upon his people to put forth their entire military
strength and that he will allow nothing to balk him
in his ambitions.
Lord Kitchener, in his call to Great Britain, puts
il very plain that the British people reenforce
their troops now at the front and does not hesitate
to predict long and disastrous From the short
time the struggle has been on it is inconceiysbe
to believe that the prediction of Lord Kitchener is
correct and that Great Britain will be drained of its
very feblood in its endeavor to sustain its support
of the allies.
France, with old rsncors to avenge will go to any
best manhood before even considering making peace
with Germany any terms except its own
Russia with its unframed but willing millions, will
play an important part in the awful struggle through
mere force of numbers.
With the conflicting and severely censored re-
ports published by all papers it Is extremely difficult
to figure out Just what great advantages have been
gained because of the lack of knowledge of the
to the trained soldiers in gaining such benefits 1t
is pretty generally known that the French and British
chagrned the first reported defeats and that
but of the future
From it is test, not merely of the mill
tary genius but of the vital of the principal
nations in the titanc conflict to retain the proui
positions they hold among the powers of the world
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27

sqtution is not now IN existence He waa
much excited and his long. silvery white
hair and beard seemed to partake OF his
excitement. for they were much DISNEY
eIed. said he:
II have written to the department al
Washington 10 say that the communica-
tion received was almost an insult
Those fellows down there told me by
letter that II I would furnish them proper
Identification. the series numbers and all
that sort Of thing they would take steps
TO stop payments OF the dividends.
II have written back saying that the
Treasury Department employees are SER
wants OF the people of whom I am one.
Therefore, swhen lone OF their employ
ers-ask them to furnish information
which the Treasury Department Is in duty
bound 10 have on file they turn round
and tell me-their employer-that / must
furnish them the information.
In addition to this letter sent one to
William Pitt Fessenden. in which told
him that II was a disgrave for a citizen
TO receive such a letter as had been sent
to me by his subordinates. Furthermore,
told him that unless ule department
stopped payments of interest upon these
bonds Immediately should bring a per
sonal action against him for the recovery
OF any loss may meet with in case the
department does not stop payment
know Fessenden and I think that letter
will set him thinking"
A few days later Mr. Norman called
at the bank and'it was evident that he
was in good spirits. He said:
II have just received a letter from
Fessenden. He tells me that never before
has the department received a demand
similar 10 mine, but that after careful
consideration OF the matter he has come
to the conclusion that 1 was justified in
my demand and that he has. therefore.
given orders that the Identification of my
bonds should be made at the Treasury
Department instantly and as soon as
made interest upon the bonds must be
stopped.
Furthermore, Fessenden tells me that
this order viii remain while he is Secre-
tary Of the Treasury. There is nothing
like standing up for your rights, especial
ly when dealing with government en-
ployes." And Mr. Norman went away
feeling that he had not only protected
himself, but had done a public service.
Copyright. 1914. By Or. Z. J. EHwlris AL rights
reserTed.l
Tomorrow DR.. Edwards will tell Of
The Man Who Weakened al the Eley-
enth Hour"
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27

Mavr, in June, will. II Is expected. rnaks
her debut from her parents Washing
ton home early in December. Mr.. DeIano
has not selected home in washinTton
nor is he likely TO do so until Joined BY
Mrs. Delano. who will stop here before
going West to dismantle their Chicago
home.
The Misses Farley, Of 24so Ontario
road, have issued invitations for a
luncheon on Saturday in honor Of the
birthday Of Miss Katherine Brett The
guests viii be the Misses Blanche c.
Triebler. May Fitzpatrick. May A. Hef-
ferman, Julia F. Macdonald. Ratherins
= Brett. Nan Farley, and Mary r.
Capt. and Mrs. E. H. Harris, Of Rich
mond. announce the marriage OF their
daughter. Miss Evelyn Harris. 10 Mr.
Howard F. Besecker. formerly Of Dele
van, Wis, on Wednesday, August 10 In
this city. Mr.. and Mrs. Besecker vii,
make their future home in Chester. Va.
The marriage Of Miss Edna Jeanrs+---
Spence. Of this city, TO Mr.. Daniel Woo5-
ford Montgomery. Of Mississippi. took
place yesterday afternoon in the chanel
OF the Cathedral Close at Mount ST AL
pans on Wisconsin avenue. Rev. Charles
T. Warren, the rector oficfated Onrv
a small family party witnessed the cere-
mony at which the only attendant was
the brides sister. Miss Nathalie Spence.
DR.. Fritz V. Holm. explorer and Chi
nese archaeologist, Of New York. Is STAY
ing at the Shoreham for a few days
Ensign Oscar Badger. L. S. n, has
reJoined the Utah, TO which he is now
attached. after passing some time IN
Washington and at Roland Park, Nd
Senator and Mrs. Warren have left
Washington for Wyoming. where they
Will pass several weeks on Senator War
ren's ranch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Tuckerman. who
have been at Stockbridge, Mass. for the
annual tennis tournament Of the Berk-
shire district. have returned to their
summer home on Long Island Miss
Emily Tuckerman, who was recently a
guest at Newport, is again in her Stock
bridge home.
Miss Julia F. Macdonald. of 1861 X
street. gave a very delightful dance ~,
Tuesday evening in honor Of her house
guests the Misses Heffernan and Fitz-
patrick, Of Boston. Mass Among thas,
present were the Misses Esther Burke.
Katherine F. Brett. Mary r Farley.
Blanche c. Triebler. Helen worch. Julia
F. Macdonald. May A. Heffernan. Nav
Fitzpatrick. Helen V. Macdonald. and
Nan Farley. and the Messrs V. O. Nc
Whorter. Guy V. Stambaugh. John II.
Burton, Carl Schmidt. Leo Wreninski. D.
F. Stearns. of East Orange. Y. J.: Tom
Carroll. Harry Burke. Miah O'Meara,
Fred Money. John Ulrich, and Harry
Macdonald.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27
Wars and The HaFue.

Representative Mann said what MANY have been
thinking IN his remark in the House on Monday that
under present conditions The Hague tribunal is the
most useless institution in the world A majority of
people now see what few have pointed out all along
that the blind faith in arbitration which extremists
nave been preaching is mere folly 1t is contrary to
human nature as at present constituted and therefore
1t IS a snare and peril But it would be easv TO
carry Mr.. Manns dictum too far. The Hague tribu-
nal Is not a useless body and probably never will
become useless 1t has ended peacefully and honor
ably many important disputes in its relatively short
history and will no doubt. avert many wars in the
future 1t may well be that out of the present mis-
carriage OF its benevolent intent it may gain new
vitality for usetulness-New York Sun.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27
HISTORY BUILDERS.
How Bondholder Maintained Hi,
Rights.
twriffsn EHrrs.,dy for he HsrIld.)
by DIR. E. y. EDWARDS.

ny DH. E. j. EDWARDS
So far as any one knows. william Pitt
Fessenden, when Secretary OF the Treas
ury. In the latter part Of President Lin
coins hrst administration. was only once
notified that civil proceedings would be
brought against him unless he ordered
certain things to be done by his subordi-
mates.
The Incident is OF some historic value.
since from It arose certain regulations in
the Treasury Department which may still
be In force and which related to the
Identification of bonds issued by the Fed
eral government which were claimed 70
have been lost or stolen.
The late George Z. Norman, of New
port. r. l.. became somewhat conSpIcu-
Gus at one time by reason OF the fact
that. with his own money and acting
upon his own Initiative he built the wa
terworks which supplied Newport with
abundance of fresh water, reported to
have been as pure as any that was Sc
cured from springs which gained celebrity
by reason Of their purity.
Mr.. Norman was az that time esteemed
one OF the richest men OF Newport or OF
Boston, for II was in Boston that he car
ried on very large business enterprises
and there at one time he established his
home. He was a man Of imperious dis
position in business affairs, but OF singu-
larly kindly disposition in private life
A few months after Senator Fessenden
became Secretary OF the Treasury, as
the successor OF Salmon p. Chase
burglars broke into Mr.. Normans Boston
house. They seemed to have had infor-
nation about his strong box. for they Sc
cured IT, wrenched II open. and among
other securities they took a block Of
some twenty thousand government bonds
which were registered at Washington in
the name OF Mr.. Norman.
The Treasury Department at Washing
ton was notified by Mr.. Norman Of the
robbery and was requested at once TO
stop payment OF interest upon the bonds,
and also TO prepare for the delivery of
duplicate bonds to Mr.. Norman, on the
deposit OF satisfactory security,
A day or two later Mr. Norman entered
the ONCE Of the American Loan and
Trust Company Of Boston, with which he
carried on considerable business. The in
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27

Maryland newspaper friendly to Senator Smith
publishes letter from DR.. w. L. Robins, Mary
land resident of Washington, commencing the Sena-
tor for his wise and alert interest in legislation af
fecting the Capital City. DR.. Robins writes:
For many years there have been in the House of
Representatives few men of influence who have
apparently felt that they would be catering to their
constituency if they could in some way influence
legislation so as to destroy the bond of union be-
tween the United States and the Capital City of the
United States . -
We thank God and the people Of this State that.
IN their wisdom, they sent to the United States Sen
ate the Hon. John Walter Smith, who has served az
bulwark of strength against the unjust n1achina-
tions of professional politicians
We always know where to find Mr.. Smith He
Is invariably on the side which represents CON
STRUCTIVE LEGISLATION
There are some members of the House of Rep
resentatives suffering from the delusion that letter
like that published in their districts would defeat
them for reelection.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27
The Money Mix-un

Americans IN Europe said to be unable to get
the gold over by two war vessels. because onr
Ambassadors have no lists of persons to whom the
money is to be paid The Department of State saws
that 1t telegraphed names and descriptions to London
several days and if they have not been received
at other points 1t is because of delays in communicat-
ing between London and Paris and other points.
This Is probable enough 1t is easier to believe that
the dispatches cannot be forwarded than that there
has been gross mismanagement in the Department
OF State. Still, cannot imagine why lists of the
recipients were not transmitted with the sold-PhiI-
adelphia Record
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27
Gold at the Rand.

They are uncertain in South Africa regarding the
status OF gold now that the home government is at
war: Ordinarily the output from the Rand and other
gold mines is shipped to Cape Town, from which
most OF It goes to England. 1t is discussed now
whether the Union government should store gold
in Pretoria and issue paper money for wages or Shin
the gold by way of America. If sent direct TO Eng
land the Afrkanders fear that it might be captured
by hostile cruisers and confscated as contraband-
Providence Journal.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27
Insults to American Women.

1t is impossible longer to doubt that American
being spies have been stripped for examination bv
officials in Germany In two cases women whose
names are well known in Chicago and New York
have had this illuminating experience of the "courte-
sizes of II will scarcely tend TO placate public
opinion in this country-New York World
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27

The panicky rush of the food dealers to escape
responsibility for extortionate prices is already hav-
ing its effect With practically the whole country
on the watch for the guilty ones they have been
compelled to abandon their criminal practices. and
prices are beginning to fall Quite likely some per
manent good will result, because the Federal and
State governments will acquire information that will
make swift action possible when extortion is at
tempted in future
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27
WATERLOO"
FRoM BYRoN.s -cHILDE HARoLp,s PILGRIMAGE.

H.
There sound Of revelry by night.
And Regium's capital had gatherd then
Her Beauty her Chvalry, and bright
The lamps shone Ger fair women and brave
A thousand hearts beat happily; and when
Music with its vOluptuOus swell.
Soft lOOk'd love which again
And all marriage bell;
But hush! bark! deep strikes like rising
Did ye hear it?-No; twas but the wind
or the rattling DER the stony street;
on with the dance! let be Unconhned;
No sleep tn morn, when Youth and Pleasure meet
To chase the glowing Hours with flying feet
But, hark-that heavy sound breaks in more
As II the clouds its echo would
And. nearer, deadlier than before!
Arm! Arm! II is-it is-the cannons opening roar!
An then and there was hurryng to and fro,
And gathering tears, and tremblngs of distress,
cheeks all pale, which
Blush'd the praise of their oyeliness;
as
The life hearts. choking sighs
Which might be repeated:
II ever more should meet those mutual eyes.
Since night such awful could
there mounting hot haste: steed
pouring forward with mpetuous speed.
And swiftly forming in the ranks
And THE deep thunder
And the beat the alarming
Reused soldier
While ,throngd the citizens with dumb,
Or Whispering, with white lips
The foe! They come! They Gomez g.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27

God has been on his side and has most brilliantly
supported him." the Kaiser's comment on the
victory of the Crown Princes army While the
Kaiser does not commit himself in words there is
no escaping the inference that his son might have
won the battle without any incidental assistance He's
the same old Kaiser who inspired the late Admiral
Coghlsn's verses Me und Gott," after the Dewey
Won Diederich incident in Manila Bay
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27
Cause for Regret.

Clarence-"Did you wead that the
deuccd dyes they use to color clothing
will no longer be Obtainable because Of
the horrid wah?' ReEgie-"Dear. dear!
What's a fellow to do? Dwess in black
ClarenCe-"If We are TO dwess in black
l shall feel almost sorry mothah didn't
insist upon making me a clergyman,
don't you know?'-Cleveland Plain Deal
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27
Manufacturers Opportunity.

The cotton mills of England are reported to be
working only about forty per cent of capacity, and
that almost entirely on goods. The American
capture the textile trade of the neutral markets of the
world. VIII ne make the most of his opportunity?
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27
Lost Confidence.

What's the natter" we asked Of the
June bridegroom.
I'm in bad. Ny wife says her faith
in me is hOpelessly shattered"
What terrible thing have you done"
1T didn't seem so terrible at the start.
broke a dish and tried to blame II oa
my wifes pet cat"-LouisvtIle Courier
Journal.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27

AS Cougressmen are to be "docked" for absence
we will get test of every members proud boast
that he loses money by being IN Congress. Here in
Washington there is pretty general belief that there
are few Congressman who can make SIso a week
out Of Congress.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27
She was Lucky.

Before We were married you called me
an angel
I know Il
And now you don't call me anything"
You ought to be glad that l possess
such Controlr-ExChange
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27

Wonder if the Presidents address to his fellow
countrymen" no longer ago than last week had in
view the holding of meetings in this city by
German-Americans, English-Americans or French
Americans?
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27
A Line o Cheer Each Day c
tn Year.

Written Expressly for The Herzhl
By JOHN kENDRICK BANGS.
AS MAN THINKETH.
tCopyright, lslil
AS man thinketh, so is he!'
That's a saying old and wise,
And it's why today you see
Me a-thinking OF blue skies.
Love and fragrant roses fair,
Zephyrs soft and silky air.
So that folks'u smile and say,
AMT HE LIKE A SUMMERS DAY.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27
Alarming suEEe.ticn.

Ben-Hop-"Did you ring for water,
sir?' Kentucky COlonel-"Ring for wa
ter. sab! No. sab! Why should ring
for water? This room isn't on IRE, is
it?''-Life.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27

While Mr.. Underwood is reforming the House
by docking absentees he might take up the mileage
graft and the cheap practice of members knocking
down" on the SIPS month they are supposed to pay
secretaries.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27

The who invented the submarine has just
died If he had died before he invented it lot
of other people might be still living
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27

Old DR.. Mazums is working wonders in the way
OF returning the health of those sicy Congressman
since the docking bill was passed.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27

The Supreme Court of Kansas has declared ia
maca ginger an intoxicant. Some scoundrel must
have put gin in the ginger that the court sampled
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27
Not ALWAYS.

is my wife forward" asked the pas
senger on the limited, she wasn't to
me. sir" answered the conductor po-
Iitely.-Purple Cow.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27

4 man died in a bath tub in New York day before
yesterday Probably a Texan on visit to the
metropolis.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27
Caranza or ViUs7

Lest We forgetI" There IS to be Nobel peace
prize this year Great interest will attach to the
choice OF prize winner. But for the present the
Kaiser seems to be completely out of the running.
-Philadephia Press
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27

Over in Europe every little movement has mean
ing all its own.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27
Morning Smiles.
Up with the Times.

She is dearer 10 me than ever"
Keeping up with the price Of sugar,
eh?''-Houston Post
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27

Belgium didn't have but about three white chips
but she played them we'll
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27

How father does kick when he has to foot a
millinery bill
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27

The summer is waning, but there is still time in
which to swat a few flies.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27

1t does look as if Rudyard has ceased from Kip
ling al last
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27

Capt Hobson probably can't understand WI
Japan attacked Germany instead of the United State
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27

Why should the price OF rubber go up? The
don't grow any rubber there where the war
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27

The same old Bill" declares he is going to ru
for governor on the water wagon. We should worr.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27

China is the bone that the dogs of war are fight
ing over in the Far East
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27

President Carranza. Well maybe will ge
used to the sound of ii after while.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27

1t goes without saying that the favorite music
instrument OF the Ananias Club is the Tyre.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27

The clerk will call the pay roll quorum is
present.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27

Tomorrow = sheridan Advances
Against Earl
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27

You had better not ask proof reader what war is.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27

Cheer up, only week more to oysters.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27

This is not the age of pilgrimages.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27

An acquisition as we'll as an addition
to WashingtOn's official circle in the
coming season will be the family Of Mr..
and Mrs. Frederic \. DelanO. of Chicago.
Mr.. Delano has already reported to
Washington and taken his place on the
Federal Reserve Board. which came to-
gether for the first time a little more
than a week ago. Mrs. Delano and their
daughters are passing the summer at
York. Harbor. Ne. where they have
already made many pleasant acquaint-
anCes from the Capital. Miss Laura
Delano, who was graduated from Bryn
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27

Mrs. Joseph W. Bailey and Joe Bailey.
jr.. who were among the WASHINGTON
guests at the Greenbrier White Sulphur
Springs. have returned to their home on
New Hampshire avenue
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27

Dr. and Mrs. Robert Dixon. who are
occupying one Of the cottages OF the
COrinthian Yacht Club at Marblehead
Neck, Mass. have as their guest for a
short visit Miss Claire Philips, of Cations
willie, Md.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-27

DR.. w l. Mssterson. who has been
passing his vacation in New York ami
Boston with A visit to friends on Long
Island. has returned to his residence at
StOneleigh Court