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The Washington herald., 1914-04-08
The Go-to-Church Campaign.

Now that the publicity campaign waged for the
purpose of securing large congregations in the
churches on Sunday, April 5, is ended and whatever
good it may have accomplished is secured asset it
would seem not inadvsable and certainly not harmful
to give serious consideration to the value and pro-
prety of such methods and the question whether the
results Justify them.
The churches were nearly all well filled last Sum-
day, some of them overcrowded, in fact. The usual
church-going throngs of Palm Sunday doubt
less augmented to some extent. Several hundred
persons who not regular church-goers attended
the services no doubt, and perhaps some of them
will go again next Sunday and the Sunday after. To
this extent therefore, good has been accomplished
by the adoption of modern business methods for the
purpose of psomoting religion rather chureh-so-
ing Ii rnay=even be that the movement will add a
few constant and devout church members to some
congregations a most excellent and desirable result
But the question naturally suggests itself, has
the campaign of advertising had beneficial effect
upon the church itself? Is it possible that the
fidelity and zeal of a great many earnest church
members who prefer quieter and more dignihed
methods of advancing the cause of religion may have
been in some degree discouraged? If this is the
case the church. has not been strengthened. 1t has
been well said by more than churchman of
erninence that the earnest, everyday endeayor of
those who practice their religion in their lives
sccomplishes vastly more than the sudden, spas
rnodic and clamorous effort that produces results
usually more palpable than permanent
Not infrequenty during the past week the ex-
preston "commercializng the church has been heard
in Washington, with expressions Of regret that its
sacredness and solemnity has thus been invaded
By far the most deplorable feature, however, was
the attempt of some business concerns to turn the
publicity given to the church movement their own
gain. Thus we saw the proprietors of dance hall
utilizing the campaign to advertise their resort while
displayed in public places the admonition of a
bathing establishment: Take bath before going to
church on Sunday. Cleanliness is next to Goodness.
All in all, il cannot be contended that the re-
suits of this first experiment all beneficial.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08
Election 4 Blow to Administrasion.

sOvershadowing in Importance the fact that Dow
H. Drulct the Republican candidate, was elected to
the House of Representatives from the Seventh Dis
ltrct Of New Jersey by sweeping majority yester-
day. stands the enormously increased vote cast Tor
the Socialist candidate. Thst should give the admin
istraton serious than the defeat OF its
candidate The attempt to explain the result by in
iecting the Panama Canal tolls issue is foolish and
misleading The district is normally Republican and
yesterday the Republicans threw practically their en-
tire strength to Drukker ignoring the Progressive
candidate while the Democrats evidently lost heavily
to the Socialists. There was for this Demo-
cratic loss. Passaic County manufacturing center,
was recently The scene of a number of strikes and
disorders, resulting in the arrest of some 300 work.
men, many of them Socialists, and on the Democratic
party these labor troubles have persistently been
blamed.
The tariff, too, undoubtedly played part in the
result in this important industrial center. Disap-
pointed Democrats no doubt helped to swell the Re-
publican majority
From every standpoint this election was blow
to President Wilson's administration. He and his
close advisers had exerted every effort in behalf of
OByrne the Democratic candidate They were
anxious for him to win, for many reasons, and were
hopeful that at least the vote would be Close that is
that the result would not be than return of
the district to its normal Republican status. But the
loss of votes to both Socialist and Republican candi
dates plainly justihes forebodings as to November
In populous manufacturing community close to New
York City Democratic policies, especially the tariff,
were sharply rebuked. The desertion OF the Pro-
gressive candidate must not be regarded by Republ
cans as an especially hopeful sign far the rest
OF the country is concerned. Local conditions were
largely responsible for his lack of support.
In, Massachusetts,. while the actual result could
have been forecasted and in fact in The Herald
last Sunday, the figures give Democratic eneour-
agement. A very light vote cast, due to rain
Gallivan, the Democratic candidate won. of course,
but his vote fell off proporonstely heavier than the
Republican vote The fact that the Progressves loss
of much greater than that of ether of the
other parties may well inspire Republican hope.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08
A GR0GLESS NAVY.

Capa Johnny BHiyeon we've gone and kicked
ashore.
Neo, my hearties. no. for the NAVY secrrt.iry u
Not bottle sft nchind the Flrst LUIS door,
lHey! bEit the boats gOin sailin' on Saha-y a
We've been hit below the belt
By the wallop worst
Seemed eoppers ought to melt
With the FIRE - first
Bet old Daniels never felt
One good sailCl'S thirst
tHsyi Is this = ship or a durned old diaryD
spliein' q the mainhrace in the cabin is a crime!
Hang en- at the yari-a -arm-h We had a yardD
fnsou tor the glass o gin and prison for the lime,
lizard daport is cay, but a lack OF port Is hArd.)
j enlisted for rover
Up and down the main
Thought Il beat a eattle-droyer
On 4 droughty plain.
Heyl wish those haif-seaSoJer
Just would calne again
tCfoaky Is the chanty Of Saltdrcd bardg
Thistin' In the fose and the tridEc a-saspin' too
tSing aloft :he Hilk-cani Watsr.butts 20 high .
Ribbons on the ofacrrs from W e. I. U.
tPants are minus pockets. you stow no hask
o. Be1
Strongest % our t,piIc's whcu
Bryan GENES aiCard.
How the bOttl~, upen then
whie toast q rnared
He'll Jon suferin' O nBen.
See the srapejrice pourdi
tShirmate. Stow the chanty. fU my throats
-soES o'kzEFa i. New xars waid.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08
Fonda Debate. on Suffrage.

TO the Editor: Mary Bringhurst Smith
quotes civil service rule No l, and rs-
ierrlng to the women who 'propose In
go up in body to the CAPITOL to de-.
mand OF Congress the right, az they
call 1t. to express their political ideas by
voting says And yet that is not
pohticai activity! II it is not, then
pray what is political activity"
Since the rule which she quotes, States
in perfectly plain language that clerks
are at liberty ito vote as they please"
1t naturally follows that the clerks must
hrst nave the right to vote before they
can even vote as they please" to saw
notnlng or an active part in political
management or in political campaigns"
Miss Smith evidently bases her charge of
political activity" on a letter which she
says she read and from which she quotes
as ioloWs: The question Cwoman suf-
frase) named in your letter is a political
one. since certain leading political parties
nave lndorsed it in their national plat
form. therefore. under civil service rules.
l am prohibited from expressing an opin-
ion on the question"
l very much admire the writer's tact
as II appears that she has engaged in A
clever bit Of sidestepping to avoid taxi
Ing an active part one way or another
however fiimsy the excuse may be.
1t is a well-known fact that wOme- Of
all political beliefs are demanding the
vote. 1t is to give the party that is now
in power a chance to indorse woman
suffrage, as well as other leading politi-
cal parties that the suffragists pro
pose to go up in a body to the Capitol
to demand of Congress the right to
vote
Miss Smith further remarks that
marching in a parade and carrying
banners and such demanding the vote
is rather a strenuous way of expressing
an opinion on the subject"
/ would like to ask why marching in
parade TO express an opinion on suf-
frage. should be considered more ''stren-
uous" than for the Eiddy ones to walk
up and down + street. to attract the at
tention of the opposite sex. or display the
latest fashions?
II is beyond comprehension why these
anti people get 50 fused up over the
suffrage parade, since they are not COM
PEELED TO march in 1t or to even watch
II. nor will they be compelled to take
the trouble to so and vote. when the
thinking women, who are working 50
hard to obtain equal rights for all,
have Won the privilege to vote.
To say the least. they take a very dis
agreeable 'dOg-in-the-manger'' attitude.
which. under the circumstances. causes
adverse speculation as to
the incentive.
II matters little to the suffraEiSts
what construction or misconstruction the
"antis'' choose to put on the civil serv-
Ice rules, since they have no power 10
change the real meaning Of the rules
FONDA DE RATES
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08
The Great LeveIer.

4 welI-known New York millionaire
and his wife went to a trottery one aft
ernoon with the idea of doing a little in
cognito dancing. One of the profess
sional partners approached.
May 1 have the rleasure?" he said.
The lady was gracious and they whirled
off into a lively one-stCp. When the num-
Der was over the rich mans wife COM
plimented the professional on his dane
ing.
Thank YOU, Mrs. Blank" he mur-
INJURED, calling her by her real name. The
husband pricked up his ears. How the
deuce did you know who we were?" he
asked.
why. don't you remember me?" said
tie professional cavalier, Strengthening
his beautifully tailored ngure. 'sI was
your chauffeur two years ago"
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08
Women Make Illinois "Dry."

Votes for women" apparently spells prohibition.
Women cast their first ballots in Illinois yesterday
with such unanimity of purpose that, last nights
dispatches indicated almost the entire State will be
dry One interesting feature of the election, how
ever is the fact that the town of Springfield went
wet" by safe majority Later advces will probably
reveal just what the conditions were that led some
of the fair voters to cast their ballots the balance
against those of their sisters who were fighting to
annihilate the demon H.. .-- e. .-. =
The action of the women of Illinois is perfectly
safe indication of how the women of other States
would vote on the same question when given the
opportunity. r.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08
THE OPEN FORUM.
Herald Readers Express Their View.
on Current Tonics.


TO the Editor: / was much pleased To
receive my Herald In its enlarged form
this morning and also read the hucid.
logical, and comprehensive views of tha
distinguished Senator from Georgia on
tne repeal OF the exemption clause for
lree tolls In the Panama Canal. When
such statesmen as President Wilson, SEN
ator Ehhu Root. former Senator Richard
oiney and Senator Hoke Smith pro-
clain their attitude on any American
poncy or measure. 1t is high time for
every other citizen to sit up and take
thought.
These men are not in the habit NJ ar
r'lng al conclusions by haphazard or
oy being blown aside from the magnetic
point OF what is right and iust In ali
things. Indeed, few reasonabIe ci,izsn.
fear the United States Senate as a body
some IN that distinguished body NAV
now be keeping an eye on the home con.
sttuency, Ike their brothers in the
house, put tney are the exceptions The
the House, to the depIorable regret Of
many like myself. when it was from I,ps
mat heretofore spoke words Of patriotic
force' VIII fail when measured in arp1I-
ment against the impregnable force %
senator Roots speech, Senator Hok.
smiths Incompatible reasoning, and
PresideSt Wilson'S conclusive decision.
uncle Sam is too big. too honorable. too
honest TO tuggie over the interpretations
OF a treaty that he has ratified and
which Is the promise TO all the civilized
world OF his good faith to his nelghbor
nations. little and big.
Notwithstanding my fervent indorse-
ment OF the repeal / am absolutely an
advocate Of ship subsidies to American
vessels coastwise and otherwise fail
TO see how the United States can ever
establish her merchant marine unless she
subsidies her ships as all other great
nations do. Other nations with lower
schedule OF wages, ship subsidies that pay
me nxed bonded charges. can always un-
derbid our unsubsidzed ships, and carry
our billions Of exports and imports. This
s not wise, Just or reasonable. and 1
care not a snap for party traditional
policies when / say IT,
ELIJAH E. KNOTT.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08
Charging by the Pound.

Perfectly safe, sane and feasible re-
forms have a hard row to hoe in a worio
that is looking for the snowy things. For
example. everybody admits the justice
and expediency OF selling eggs by the
pound rather than by the dozen. but no
one begins II. And We cannot persuade
any passenger-carrying organization to
charge for passage by the bulk OF the
passenger. though II Is conceded thar
this is the only fair way OF fixing Just
charge. Ii Is manifestly unjust for the
Hon. Tom Marshall to be required to pay
the same fare as Prof. William II. Taft
Chicago News
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08
Going 10 the Dog, Now.

The Boston bull pup whose master died leaving
him fortune of SI,2oo year is rather to be pitied
than congratulated Most dogs possess trait COM
mon to a few men. They cannot stand prosperity.
did honest days hunting in his life nor ran
a wolf from the sheepfold, nor chased cow out
of a corn patch. He has been raised in the lap
OF luxury though never before has he been trusted
with the responsibility of holding the purse strings
While his master was alive the brute was treated
like a human being Now that he has inherited
fortune he is likely to 60 straight to the dogs-Los
Angeles Times. -. -. ~. . .-... .. :.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08
CORRECTION BY MIR. CHANDLER

Editor Herald: In my remarks on the
Panama tolls In The Herald this morn
ing an important paragraph Is spoiled
by the omission after the words right
to participate" the following I'm build
ing the Isthmian Canal and in the
PROMISE
The sentence should read:
Is this a time for deliberately breaking
q compact with England which has ex-
isted for seventy years, and has culmi-
mated in It's latest expression in 1900 by
her surrender of her right to participate
In building the canal and in the promise in
unmistakable terms by the United States
to build 1t and maintain II upon the prin-
ciple of perfect equality for all the ma
tions OF the earth?
WILLIAM Z. CHANDLER.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08
Praise from Richmond.

10 the Editor: Allow me to congratu-
late The Herald for the stand IL "a taxing
as a conservative morning paper in
Washington.
For the past two months I have care
fully read both Washington morning
papers and have been impressed with the
spirit Of fairness which The Herald Ia.
shown in every big issue or the day.
In the Panama Canal tolls matter TIL.
Herald was very clean and fair. In
other matters pertaining to the govern
ment and the nation it has been equally
so.
Probably no city in America needs
conservative. clean newspaper more than
does the Capital of the nation.
1 congratulate The Herald: / shall fol-
low Its career with increased interest.
HARRY p. GUERRANT.
Richmond Va, April
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08
Hand Geography.

The geography class was in session and
the teacher pointed a finger to the map
on the classroom wall.
Here on one hand we have the far
stretching country of Russia. Willie"
she asked. looking over her pupils and
settling on the small boy at the end OF
the class, what do we see on the other
hand?"
Willie. hopeless with fright, hesitated
moment and then answered:
Warts. s.''-Philadelphia Record.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08
The Worlds Rainfall.

According TO an estimate by Sir John MURRAY, the
total annual rainfall upon all the land of the globe
amounts to ep3474 cubic miles, and of this quantity
sea. cubic mile of river watar weighs approx
mately $4,000 tons, and carries in solution on
the average, about 10000 tons of foreign matter
In all. about 2,73S,oooooo tons of solid substances
thus carried annually to the ocean.-Geologcal
Survey Bulletin.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08
An Impending Calamity.

The financial expert of the Paris Journal says that
the future OF Wall Street is most promising This
view viii cause CONSERVATION in certain circles in
Washington, bun apparently it is taken as rather
hopeful sign by the French expert; he thinks it
will react favorably the Paris bourse. Surely Mr.
New York Sun
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08

Heads of executive departments and the Civil
Service Commission have taken the only sensible
course n eoncedng government clerks the
right to take part IN the Suffrage parade here next
month. II would certainly he straining the law to
the breaking point attempt construe it pro-
hibiting such participation. Also. i would be well
for any antis" who may be in the government serv-
ice to remember that they won't be compelled to
parade il they dout want to-
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08
Cox and job

Cincinnati says Cleveland got 70.
gional bank because il is a DemocratIc
city. while Cincinnati is Republican. and
yet Cincinnati is represented in Congress
oy two Democrats. Municipality Cincin.
nau Is not Republican: it is Cox Just as
Cleveland Is not Democratic but John.
son.-St Louis Republican.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08

The recent killing d New York policeman, whiie
attempting to desperate criminal brings to
light the fact that he IS the seventh officer to meet
death l.. the last year while duty ii that city. a.
the hands Of 1awbreakers. The record is appalling
and suggestive of dangerous conditions i'll the me-
tropos requiring strong hand at :ie head nj the
police department to cope with ,hem
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08
Weyerh.eu.er'. Rise from Poverty.

able man who from poverty rose to the possession
of remarkably large fortune which was acquired
in a remarkable way. When he started out to pick
up forest lands and timber supplies three-fourths
of these natural of the country were pub
hcIy-owned. When he died, four-ffths of what had
been publicly owned were privately owned. He made
the most for himself of the neglects of law and of
the be,rayas, by law and administration, of far
sighed public poIry.-Nes York World
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08

Above all navy ought to stick to its colors
Having ordained grape Juice navy Secretary Dan
iels should to it that there is surrender to
iepraved foreign appetes. Let it be grape juice or
nothing for those naughty European admirals when.
hey come aboard white ribbon craft, whether in
our own or foreign ports.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08

Did you notice the trees only as. recently last
Sunday, wondering when they going to show
the first signs of budding; and did you notice them
again yesterday and get their cheering answer: In
almost no time they will be bursting into leaf and
Washington will again be the loveest city in
America
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08
The way IL Looks.

How long shall l arrange my house
party for?''
Depends on tine results you want"
WHAT do you mean?
IL you want 'em all engaged to one
another, make it a week! II you want
EN- all mortal enemies for life. make it
two weeks. Courisr-Journal.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08
Missouri, Two Reserve Banks.

Missouri notwithstanding Champ Clarks break
with the administration, draws two of the regional
reserve banks. The Missourians will have to be
shown that it was a mistake on Champs part to op-
pose the repeal Of the free tolls clause in the Panama
Canal bill before they are willing to believe it,
Springfield Union.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08
Dangerous Word.

Mrs CIubberly dcilyl-I suppose. sir.
you are going to say il vas business that
detained you till this hour.
Clubberly-Q mishtaken. m'dear. I
sure you. Not such a fool! ChiC). Soon's
/ said "bizhnesh," you'd know 1t wasn't
Ihic) right of.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08

Ger Jacob S. Coxey probably wants something
and il would be wise the part of P-esi-
dent Wilson OF his advisers find out what
4 IS and that he gets it. on condition that he
abandon his foolish and harmful project of bring
ing to Washington hundreds of shiftless on the
pretense that they are seeking employment. Coxey
admits ne IS herding drove of human beings that
are 10 become public charges Some way TO persuade
Or compel him mte abandon his menacing project ought
70 be discovered while CoSey is in Washington.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08
Preparing for the Season.

What's this black panels for the
dinng-room?'
I'm going to make a desperate effort
10 have my husband at home for dinner,
when the teams away. anyhow. So
have leased a wire and shall operate a
score-board in the dining-room. Louis
vile Courier-Journal.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08

Dr.. Haryey w. Wiley chairman of the Commit
zee OF One Hundred who has been travelling in the
Northwest, says Il found only one sentiment
among ts people IN far il was expressed 10 me,
namely that Washington IS the National Capital in
which every patriotic American citizen has deep
interest and this erzeu is than willing eon-
i;nue The present arrangement of the haifand-haf
paz for the maintenance Of this city in It's integrity
and ID is beauty" Nobody, with the exception of
Few consresshen has esrr d0nbted Il
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08
4 Tired Vowel.

The letter "a complained of eXhaus-
ton.
What's the troube?" we inquired.
Just observe how I am overworked in
Panama Canal" il explained wearily.
Looking into the matter, we saw that
II indeed had ground for complaint.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08

Incidertaliy Detective Burns is getting lot oi
advertising CD; Of the Frank case.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08

But it isn't as bad as you might think. Nearly
every day trains pass through South Carolina without
Jeng robbed.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08

Now we are told that the government is gOins
Ic zip me ;iiread trust to pieces.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08

il must be fine to have enough spare time to be
able to read the Congressional Record.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08

Il is generally conceded that the White House ha:
mad. some political futures look dark.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08

WE'LL lets make Sir Thomas Upton keep his
blooming yacht three miles off shore when he
this fall.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08

Members of the army of the unemployed now
marching on Washington should be warned that in
he District of Columbia vagrants are sent to prison
They are not permitted to pay fines.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08

scientist declares that it took 100000 years to
make anthracite coal Judging from the past it will
lake the length of time to smash the coal COM
5ine.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08

A ST. Louis lawyer shed tears while pleading a
:ase the other day. He must have had pretty good
iee
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08

II you will swat the first fly early enough he won't
kave any descendants to swat you later on. =
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08

A Texan has been named as Solicitor of the State
Department. What do you suppose Texan knows
about diplomacy?
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08

Why doesn't Houston go ahead and secede, now
i5at Dallas has secured the regional bank?
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08

Congressman Laferty says he cannot live on $500
a year Lsff. must treat himself mighty we'll.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08

An optinist is the fellow who thinks Congress vii
adjourn carly in june.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08

The old oaken bucket hung in the well'-and
here were ne health inspectors in those days.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08

Correspondent wants TO know what church Bill
Sunday belongs to. Bull Moose, suppose.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08
Morning Smiles.
Casey's Call Down,

o'Brien-Oi can say wan thing: Dim
a self-made made.
Casey-Is II boastin' We are, or apologiz-
in'7
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08

They still call George the King III England, but
they look to Mary to decide everything.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08

Having realized that nobody loves fat man, Mr.
Taft is reducing his weight.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-08

Give US light" cries the Norfolk Virginan- Pilot
We thought Virginians preferred dark brew