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The Washington herald., 1914-11-30
BELMONT IS FOR
ADDED Defense
Democratic Navy Plank Not
Mere Scrap of Paper,
He Thinks.
BRITAIN NOT PREPARED
War Would Not Have Been Started
Had She Possessed Standing
Army of Any Size.

Perry Belmont, who, as chairman OF
the delegation from the Navy League oi
the national Democratic convention al
Baltimore, secured the platform declara-
ton in favor of a council of national de.
fense, has returned to Washington from
abroad, and at the request of the navy
League executive committee, mas issued
the following statement:
The most. obvious lesson of conditions
In Europe is that II is dangerous to any
country for its government to indulge
in the spirit Of prophecy and to act upon
the theory that the terrors of warfare
must result in the abolishment Of all
wars
England, for instance. probably on
account of her geographical position, did
not prepare for a continental war. Lord
Haldane had said. We must prepare for
the reasonable probable (meaning peace),
rather than for the logically possible
Cmeaning war;
Could Have SaYed Lives.
Had the government Of England heed
ed the warnings of the late Field
Marshal Roberts and other military ex-
perts, there undoubtedly would have
been a great saving of English lives.
Many, including Austen Chamberlain. are
now convinced that had England been
ready to land a well-equipped army of
$4,000 trained men upon the continent,
there would have been no war.
1T is fortunate that the Democratic
party at Baltimore declared in favor OF
a council of national defense, thereby
committing itself to the consideration
OF a subject now demanding attention.
Nor can it be assumed that the obliga-
tion then entered into is TO be regard
ed as a mere scrap Of paper.
The present Congress has undertake
en- legislation requiring time and leg
islstive labor of the most eXacting ma
ture. The construction of a body such as
a council Of national defense, to be
composed of legislative and executive Of
ficers, including military and naval ex-
perts, having jurisdiction OF the subject
OF national defense, is Of comparative
iy easy accomplishment. It would con-
form to the growing tendency of clos
er official intercourse between the eXecu-
tive and legislative branches OF the gov
ernment and would bring about in a
prompt, effective and nonpartisan man
ner. a thorough and needed Investigation
OF our present condition of national de-
fense. A continuity of policy, thus in
augurated, would promote economies that
are otherwise impossible, and create an
increased efficiency in our naval and mill
tary establishment"
The Washington herald., 1914-11-30
IMPROVEMENT in WEST
under Lane POLICIES
Cooperative Buying Proves Great
Economy Electricity Taking Front
Place for Motive Power.

Steady improvement in the financial
condition Of farmers on the government
irrigated lands in the West and substan-
tiaI progress in all lines Of practical
farming are declared to be the fruit OF
Secretary Lanes policies, according tc
officials Of the Department OF the Inte-
rior.
Farmers on the various reclamation
projects are looking forward to one OF
their most prosperous years and optim-
ism and cheerfulness are reported every
where. 1t Is felt the period of pioneer
ing on the reclamation projects is largely
passed and with increased areas in sue
cessful tillage the returns are most en-
couraging.
A notable feature of the progressive
ness of the various communities is
found in the various forms OF co-opera-
ton now being initiated. Groups of
farmers are buying agricultural imple-
ments and other supplies through the
common agency and are working togeth-
er in cultivating and harvesting their
crops. Community purchases Of regis
tered stock for breeding purposes are
frequent. In various other ways the ir-
rigated West is forging ahead and in
numerous instances setting an example
OF intelligent and practical advancement
which might be followed profitably by
older communities. The development of
electric power on several projects has
stimulated the farmers to make use of
this cheap force in their farming opera
tions.
It is surprising to visit some of these
projects, which five years ago were un-
inhabited deserts. and find comfortable
houses equipped with modern electrical
apparatus usually associated only with
city dwellings. There are not only cleo
trio lights. but electric heaters, cooking
stoves, and other electric utensils. The
cream separator and the churn, the pump
and the feed grinder, are operated BY
electricity.
On the Minidoka project in Idaho the
farmers formed a corporation, built a
power house, and now are distributing
power throughout that section. In the
towns electricity is gradually replacing
coal, the hotels, schools, stores and res
idences are being heated with electricity
and the government is supplying the
electric lights.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-30
Stores PREPARE TODAY
FOR REAL XMAS TRADE
Shop Early" Campaign of Retail
Merchants Association Is Ac-
complishing Results in City.
Shop early for Christmas. .


To Judge by the crowds that fiocked
into the stores Of Washington yesterday,
the public is responding splendidly to the
suggestion to shop early" Despite the
fact that Thursday was a holiday, WASH
ington business houses had two fine days
of business. according to the reports
reaching the ofice OF the Retail Mer-
chants Association.
The real Christmas trade will start to-
day and to this end the merchants have
recruited their sales forces and stocks
to the fullest extent. There seems
to be a very general impression that the
fall and holiday trade here will be of
notable proportions" said Secretary
Charles ]. Columbus. "One great big
reason for this is the fact taht the Wash
ington shopper has gone Into the market
earlier this year than ever before for
holiday requirements, and there Is no
reason in the world why there should
be any diminution in this trend Of
trade"
As a consequence of the shop early
movement, the stores are better prepared
to give the ultimate in service, which,
Of course. assures a greater degree of sat
isfaction all around.
Announcement was made yesterday
that the parcel post booklet Of the Re-
tail Merchants Association will be issued
from the press today and will be mailed
at once to the 1000 selected names in
the first and second zones of the parcel
post The containers for the booklets
already have been addressed and a CORDS
of efficient mail packers will prepare
the booklets for Transmission to the city
Dostofnce.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-30
URIC ACID
SOLVENT 7
so Cent Bottle (32 Doses,
FREE

Just because you start the day worried
and tired, stif legs and arms and mus
cles. an aching head, burning and bear
ing down pains In the back-worn out
before the day begins. do not think you
have to stay in that condition.
Be strong, well, and vigorous, with no
more pain from stifI joints, sore muscles,
rheumatic suffering. aching back or kid
ney disease.
For any form of bladder trouble or
weakness, its action is really wonderful
Those sufferers who are in and out of bed
half a dozen times a night will appreciate
the rest. comfort. and strength this treat
ment gives.
To prove the Williams Treatment con-
Quers kidney and bladder diseases. rheu-
matism and all uric acid troubles no
matter how chronic or stubborn If YOU
have never used the WInIams Treatment
We will give you one Soc bottle 90 doses)
free if you will cut out this notice ard
send it with your name and address, with
lOc to help pay distribution expenses, to
The Dr. D. A. Williams Company, Dept
1915 PostOffice Block. East Hampton,
Conn. Send at once and you will receive
by parcel post a regular Soc bottle with
out charge and without mourning any
obligations. One bottle only to an ad-
dress-AdV.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-30

"See here; get me better light.
can't shave by this"
While Helen had not wanted thC
broth, yet she felt vaguely hurt that
Warren, in thinking of his own com
fort, had forgotten hers.
She had all of woman's longing tc
be cuddled and fused over when she
was sick-a longing that Warren never
gratihed. Instead, he seemed alway.
to resent her being i'll, as though it wa:
purposely planned to inconvenience
him.
The steward came back with an ad-
Unstable light, which he attached TO q
plug by the washstand. Warren, his
lips pursed up as he shaved his chin
nodded his approval, and again let the
steward go without thought of Helen
Dear, give me the comb and hand
mirror-I'll do my hair here"
"Jove, / forgot about that broth,
tossing her the things.
1T doesn't matter" family. q
couldn't take it"
Now you don't want to stir around
on an empty stomach" Again he rang
for the steward "a little broth'll SET
you GlRHI up. HeH We ldhC d lulu
on deck before breakfast"
With the hand-mirror propped on her
knee, Helen was trying to comb her
hair in the berth, but even this effort
made her weak and tremulous.
did you ring, sir? Again the
steward was at the door.
Eyes, Mrs. Curtis wants a cup OF
chicken broth before we go on deck"
Sorry, sir, but the broth's not ready,
We don't serve it till eleven"
Il don't care when you serve it-l
want a cup for Mrs. Curtis now%
But it's not made, sir. It'll take
two hours to boil the chicken"
Then get some beef broth-and hur-
~ up about it"
It's just the same, sir: none of the
broths are ready. It's all made fresh
every day. The chef don't keep any
thing over"
"See here" clustered Warren, you
mean to say I can't get cup of broth
under two hours? You tell the chief
steward want to see him"
Mono, DEAR" pleaded Helen, q
don't want it anyway. Oh, please, don
make a fuss about it."
Now that's all right-Pm going to
get that broth"
But, dear, I don't want i'll And I'm
better now-I'm going to dress" With
a supreme effort Helen forced herself
to get up.
well, I'll get out of your way and
look up that chief steward"
Warren, please, please don't make a
scenel l tell you l don't
But the door had slammed after him.
Helen sank on the couch, her head on
the suitcase. She was too sick to dress.
She longed to creep back into her
berth and stay there.
A moment later she heard Warren's
voice in loud alteration down the cor
ridor. He had met the chief steward
and was arguing about the broth.
Again the utter selfishness of his at
titude swept over her. His insistence
was not for her, but merely because he
was being opposed.
His voice grew louder Oh, why
why was he doing this? He would
only make it unpleasant for them all
through the trip. Through sheer weak
ness and wretchedness, Helen lay back
on the couch and began to cry.
The door opened and Warren, blind
with rage, stumbled in.
lust because the German lines are
bottled up, these English stewards think
they can do as they blame please! Well,
before I'm through. Ill"
The Washington herald., 1914-11-30

Dear, maybe they're right. Maybe
they do make il fresh every"
Rats ! Mean to say on a steamer
like this there's no stock ready to make
broth Off They may put that over-bui
not on mel"
"Warren-wait" holding to him
feebly. "Where're you going%
ITO look up the captain. I'll see II
sick passenger has to wait two hours
for cup of broth" And again he
slammed out, leaving Helen, to picture
his interview with the captain
And they sat at the captains table
How wEetchedly embarrassing it would
/ be should Warren have a scene with
him the first day out.
Fortunately the sickening motion OF
! the boat was also drowsy one, and in
| spite OF her anxiety Helen dozed of.
When she awoke, Warren was scowl-
ing out the portfolio, his hands in his
pockets.
"Oh, did-did you see the captain p
No." gruffiy, without turning. Hes
up on the bridge But I'll see him yet.
He'll find out there's one passenger on
board that's not going to stand for
any"
A knock at the door, and their bed
room steward entered with a cup Of
broth He explained that the chef had
made it out of some cold chicken they
had for sandwiches.
why in thunder didn't you do. that
in the first place, without all this rum
pus:" fumed Warren when | order
a thing-I want i'll Understand"
The steward made his escape, and
| Warren turned to Helen with
| triumphant. Thought I'd bring EN-
around. They didn't want that put up
to the captain. Come, now, gulp IT
| down and we'll get out of here"
With a feeling of revulsion Helen
turned from the cup of greasy broth
Globules of yellow grease foated on
top, and it had stopped over on the
crackers in the saucer.
Il don't want it" desperately. i
told you that all along"
"See here, now, you drink that broth
After I've gone to all this trouble
think I'm"
A deep shuddering blast Of the fog
horn. and as the boat rolled. the smoke
stacks of a distant steamer were seen
through the portfolio.
Hello, an Italian Iinerl Be back in
a minute" Snatching up his field
glasses, Warren rushed out on deck.
Helen was still propped up on her
elbow, weakly holding the cup. How
could she drink it? Yet Warren would
be furious if she refused.
The next moment she was out Of bed,
pulling down the folding washstand.
With a frightened glance over her
shoulder, stealthily she emptied out the
broth that had caused all the turmoil
She had Just time TO scurry back into
the berth before Warren entered.
Drank it all, eh? That's the stutt;
Feel better already, don't you? Told
you that was what you needed. Now
get your wraps and we'll take turn
on deck. Then you'll be ready to tackle
breakfast"
oh no. dear" TREMENDOUSLY. VI think
that broth's all I'll need till lunch You
60 on and have your breaktast-its
after now and things are never SO
good when it's late.
Warren hesitated His obstinate de-
termination to get Helen up, and to do
it his way" was hard to overcome, but
he weakened at the thought OF break
fast.
"All right" reluctantly. Then III
go on down. Now if you get hungry
before lunch-you're to have another
cup of that broth"
The Washington herald., 1914-11-30

This series IS continuation Of
Their Married Life" produced b
Mabel Herbert Urner for -four years
The M0rried Life of Helen and War
reH" dPpedring exclusively so this paper
IS the only series noIU beiHg JuTffteH b1
Mabel Herbert UrHer.
flushing back the curtain by her
pillow, Helen found the electric
button and switched on the light.
The deep sag in the berth above show
ed that Warren was not yet up.
1t was five minutes of eight. She had
ordered her bath for 8, so she could
dress while Warren took his at 800
But now as she made an effort to get
up, she sank back on the pillow con-
scious of throbbing headache and a
curious feeling in her throat Was she
going to be seasick?
With an angry swish frothing wave
now dashed against the portfolio. The
ship pitched heavily. Warren's over
coat on hook by the door swayed back
and forth.
Struggling against the feeling of
/ faintness, Helen climbed out and crop
ed for her bathrobe and slippers. But
even this slight exertion increased the
sickening clutch at her throat, and she
was forced to lie down on the clothes
| Uttered couch.
Where was her boudoir cap? She
/ dreaded going to the bathroom with
her hair SO disheveled. HelplesSly she
looked at her trunk under the berth.
Why hadn't she packed the cap in her
dressing case?
But they had left London so hurried
Iy that there had been little time to
pack-she had simply thrown things in.
Warren had decided suddenly that the
Zeppelin attacks were getting much too
imminent for comfort-that they had
better get out while they could.
your baths ready, ma'am," the
stewardess raped at the door.
IN just minute" Helen sat up diz-
zily.
"Eh, what's that?" From the upper
berth came a rattle of brass curtain
rings, and Warren's tousled head ap-
peared.
'I'm Just going for my bath. Dear,
it's-it's getting so roughI'
"Rough2" yawned Warren You
don't call this rough? Turn off that
light there-shines in my eyes"
Steadying herself by the hand rail,
Helen made her way down the cor
ridor. The Stewardess held open the
bathroom door with solicitous,
Feeling the sea a little this morn
ing, ma'am? It's blowing up bit"
As she stepped into the tub of sway
ing salt water, Helen felt that she was
going to faint. The water was too
warm. She tried to turn on the cold,
but her unsteady hand found the
wrong faucet and an icy shower de-
luged her from above. Before she
could turn it off her hair was drenched,
vet the cold douche had a bracing ef-
feet
When she got back to the stateroom,
Warren's berth was empty. She started
to dress, but STOPPING over her trunk
brought another rush of dizziness
Half dressed she crept back into the
berth.
Hello, too much for your" Warren
came in from his bath. You'll be all
right when you get on deck. Better
take a little broth first to settle your
tummy," as he rang for the steward.
Helen did not want the broth, but she
felt too sick to protest
When the steward appeared, Warren,
with his face half lathered, was glow
ering up at the single electric light.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-30
The Actual Cost of Carpets

Wherever you may buy carpet its entire cost is
not reached until it has been laid your floor. This
is probably the only store in Washington where you
may know exactly what this entire cost will be at the
time you buy.
Here you will find the price per yard marked in
plain figures and that price covers every penny of
cost.
Our service covers the making the furnishing of
Innings and the laying absolutely free. Your floors
are measured and you are charged for only what lis
actually necessary to cover them. Whatever may be
wasted in cutting to match figures is not charged to
you.
In this department you will find all styles grades
and sizes of Rugs We buy these with the same care
given to the selection of carpets and can
you of qualities that will show the greatest amount of
value your money. can possibly buy.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-30
HOSIERY WORKER AT TEA.
Miss Anna McCue Speaks Before
Congregational Union.

Miss Anna McCue, a Philadelphia hos
iery worker who campaigned the State OF
Washington at the last election, and
Mrs. z. c. Latimer. who toured Kansas
were speakers yesterday at the weekly
tea OF the Congressional Union for Wo-
man Suffrage Both discussed their
work for the union in trying to defeat
Democratic candidates for Congress.
Miss Elsie Hill, who presided and who,
with Miss Hazel Mackaye. was hostess
spoke OF the teamwork displayed by the
union
Miss Alice Paul, chairman OF the union.
was absent. She spent the weekend with
Mrs. Belmont in New York, discussing
plans for the unions winter campaign.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-30

vention Of the American Public Health
Association which opens In that city to-
day.
DR.. W. c. Woodward, District Health
Officer. Joined the Washington delegation
At Union Station. having come down on
the train from Boston. Among those who
viii represent Washington at the conven-
ton are:
The Washington herald., 1914-11-30

DR.. Harvey w. Wiley, former chief Of
the Bureau Of Chemistry: DR.. John n
Anderson, of the Hygienic Laboratory
DR.. John J. Kinyoun, of the District De
paPtment of Health: DR.. George n. Ko-
Der, dean Of the Georgetown Medica
School; DR.. W. F. Bigelow, DR.. J. W
Trask, of the public health service; Dr
j. A. Fsrrell. DR.. Frost, DR.. George II
The Washington herald., 1914-11-30

Shaw, DR.. w. NJ. Hays. Of tAs bureau of:
animal industry; DR.. J. G. Weld. Or.
Newlands. DR.. 3. s. Warren. DR.. ]. d.
Rogers, DR.. Bates, DR.. w. wilbur. aud
DIR. R. c. Latin.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-30

Just as a reminder OF carelessness the
health officer at Manhattan, Kans., is
preparing to have unsanitary back yards
in that city photographed and placed in
sort Of rogues' gallery.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-30
Woven-Wire Springs for $3.50

We have a good value in either woven-wire
National mesh at this price-also the grades at $3.50
and So.
At $3.50 and $3.50 give you styles in either
wire or National that will certainly give enough
more service to pay for the difference in price. Bet
ter springs are priced up to S1650.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-30

Austria's last census revealed . p0pu-
lation OF s,Sz4s4o. Hungary had o..
Ss6. Isl.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-30
Handsome ParIor Suite for $3.50

For an exceptional value at moderate price we II
show you suite at $3.50. This has highly polished
frames of carved birch mahogany with loose cushions
of green plush Nothing in lines has greater
worth for its price. We show you many styles,
of both three and five pieces, ranging up to $3.50.
If you wish something at a very low price we have
good looking suite with substantial frames in ma
hogany finish, the seats upholstered in green plush
for S18
The Washington herald., 1914-11-30
G. o. LAW OFFICERS CHOSEN.
POst-Eraduate Glass Elects J. S. G
Gallagher President.

The postgraduate or fourth-year class
OF Georgetown University Law School
held its election of officers last Friday
under the supervision of the temporary
chairman. Bernard A. Clark.
The following officers were elected
President, ]. s. G. Gallagher, District of
Columbia: first vice president, Antonio
Gonzalez-Lamas, San Juan, Porto Rico;
second vice president, ]. Eliot Moran,
District of Columbia; secretary, William
J. Goodwin, El Dorado. Ark; treasurer.
George S. Ryan, Cambridge, Mass; ser
geant-at-arms, Charles Plozet, Brooks
Iowa.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-30
HEALTH STUDENTS LEAVE.
Physicians and Chemists Go q
Jacksonville Gathering.

Leading physicians and chemists Of the
Capital left on the special tram tor
jacksonville. Fla, at 3:o6 o'clock yester-
day afternoon to attend the annual con-
The Washington herald., 1914-11-30
A Pair of Good Blankets for $1.5O

These not of cheap" quality and will give
you good service, but believe you Il be better sat-
sfed with the strictly awool grade that we sell at
S. They soft and fine, medium and heavyweights,
plain and in pretty patterns Best grades priced up
to S20
The Washington herald., 1914-11-30

In Milan, Italy, ten hours a day con-
stitutes the average time In most indus
tries
The Washington herald., 1914-11-30
Three-Piece Library Suite for SIS

This is handsome set for any living room. The
frames are of solid oak, in Early English finish with
wide, heavy panel and Stats for back comfort, and
broad arms.
The seats are upholstered in a serviceable quality
of Chase's leather The whole effect is rch and per-
feet construction makes this an unusual value
The Washington herald., 1914-11-30
An Effective Coal Heater at 81

This little stove will thoroughly heat room Of
medium size in the coolest weather.
Our selffeeders at SO have extra large maya
zines and long tests have proved them the most eco
nomca coal burners you can buy. Their bright nick
eled trimmings make them very attractive Larger
styles priced up to S25.
We sell the Perfection Oil Heater for s2.75, with
other styles up to 81.
Cooking ranges are priced from SO to $50, but
call special attention to the big value in our six
hole range now marked $3.50
The Washington herald., 1914-11-30
Dinner Sets for $3.50

This is the full dinner set of 100 pieces, in white
American China with gold decorations
One of best values is the 1O0piece set of very
fine grade of American porcelain with dainty Haviland
decoration in floral sprays The price is S145O and
the line includes variety of beautiful decorations We
carry sets priced as high as S75.
Our APIECE japanese Tea Sets are priced from
So up Chocolate Sets as low as $3.50
The Washington herald., 1914-11-30
Heavy Brass Beds for $3.50

'I o00 AOA FH''O
We feature the value in styles at $17.50. They
built for wear having the extra heavy 2inch con-
tinuous posts, with 1nch filters closely SET The lac
quer finish, in bright satin velvet Is absolutely
guaranteed against furnishing
We can show you good Brass Bed that sells for
$9 1t has heavy Pinch post and is fully guaranteed
to finish Our line also contains many beautiful pat
terms priced up to S10O
The Washington herald., 1914-11-30

This series IS rontinEdfion of
Their Married Life" produced by
Mabel Herbert Urncr for -four years.
The Morried Life of Hslen and Var
reH" oppeaTing exclusively iH this paper
is the only series no5U beiHg ttvifieH BY
Mabel Herbert UrHer.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-30
A Comfortable Rocker for So

These large and roomy, with fancy pressed
panel backs and heavy, carved spindles. There are
styles in both oak and mahogany finish.
You'll find any kind of easy chair rocker, any
upholstery you WISH in the large line display
ing There's style at almost any price up to $25.