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The Washington herald., 1914-08-05
Germany's Rush to War.

Within ten days from the time that Austria Hun
gary struck the blow at little Serva that is make
new map Of Europe, Germany, with single ally,
finds herself with Great Britain, Russia France,
Seryia and, for all purposes Belgium. Of the great
powers of the Triple Alliance or Triple Entente Italy
alone preserves neutrality Her statesmen may well
termining what is demanded of their country by its
alliance, and to what destiny it may be led
The German war lord, the twentieth century Ma
poleon, has forced the issue in every instance.
Declaration of war has-been his answer to mobilza-
ton or ultimatum and then swift invasion. Antici-
patng the inevitable after Russia summoned her
legions he has welcomed the role of aggressor. The
real war has not begun yet The only reliable news
the cables bring tells of mere skrmishes. The een-
sorshp is rigid but when great battles fought the
world viii hear of the overwhelming horror Ninety
nine years after the first Waterloo who penetrate
to the final act of the awful tragedy to and dis
cover the second?
Three thousand miles from the of conflict the
United States made keenly sensitive 10 its effects, is
safe at least from its horrors Subjected to conditions
that would be intolerabe in ordinary times, it must
bear them, with nexhaustible patience Our citizens
may not leave Germany shipments abroad inter
rupted, wireless communication is suspended, even
the Atlantic cable may be cut; but all these disturb
ances of everyday affairs trivial IN comparison
with the calamity that hangs Europes millions.
Americans abroad in danger. Before long they
will be safely landed their native shores. Here
our 100000 will continue live and prosper what
ever the fate of Europe, whose unhappy people all
our sympathies and help should go.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-05

any ordinary circumstances we should feel that our
plain duty to the interests committed to our charge
would not merely justify but would require to IN
sist upon plan Of arbitration that would recognize
our right to be heard upon claims regularly presented
on our behalf but that "n view, therefore, of the
situation as you have presented it. and of your appeal
to our patriotism and to our regard for the public
welfare we beg to express TO you herewith our ac-
ceptanee Of the plan of arbitration proposed" is
worthy of place in the archives of the Interstate
Commerce Commission. In the days of railroad
batting and impugning of motives of directors it
should not be forgotten that the managers Of fifty
nine roads ignored he interests committed to their
charge to respond to the cali Of patriotism and the
public welfare.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-05
TRAFFIC ON THE THAMES.

There are now-according to the report
of the Thames conservators for 1873
l6S houseboats on the river. and during
the year licenses to navigate T7s launches
were issued. The number Of passages OF
launches through the locks was SS,297
Toll was received for the passage OF 2sS
houseboats and for 1s4.3ss skiffs. punts,
etc, and as this in the majority OF cases
included the return journey, It may be
reckoned that at least $4,000 small boats
passed through the locks.
During the year toll was received in
respect of 3o4,s3S tops carried; 8,s7S
laden barges were passed through the
locks as were also 1885 empty barges
and II, ,45S steam tugs. The area covered
by this traffic extends chiefly between
London and Oxford, and. although there
Is considerable traffic to Staines, Eng
ham, Maidenhead. Sonning, and Reading.
the bulk of the traffic is at points be-
tween Tedsingtop and Molesey Locks
Tid-Bits.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-05
THE MPREGNABLE 0. s.
Could Prosper II Governments of
Europe Were AanIh Hated.

Europe Were ARnihilated.
Naturally the dreadful news that over
shadows everything else in this morn
ing's papers is profoundly depressing.
Even at a distance Of 1000 miles, an all
European war Is a thing that an Ameri-
can cannot contemplate tranqnilly.
But before thoughts Of the end Of the
world come into your head. before II
seems that this must be the beginning
OF a calamity that will destroy the fve
continents, remember that you are in
America, that America is at peace and
will remain at peace. and that II Is the
most wonderful country on the surface
OF the world.
Everything required for food and cloth
ing for mankind Is grown or produced
on this continent
II the governments Of Europe should
be annihilated-which is. OF course. ab-
surd-there would still be bread, beef.
mutton, and pork: woolen and cotton
clothing, leather, sugar, coffee, and even
tea. to be had by Americans.
There would be iron ore to convert
into steel for railroads, ships. skyscrap-
ers. and automobiles. lumber for houses.
cement for bridges and pavements, and
vast forests Of standing timber for print
paper.
Were America-eyen North America
alone-an island in an ocean covering all
the rest Of the worlds surface, q great
race OF human beings could subsIst and
prosper on the products OF its soil.
The European war is q hideous thing
II may become the most appalling calam-
ity in the history OF the world. but while
America Is separated from Il by the wide
ocean Americans can live and work and
conduct their business affairs without
difficulty.-New York American.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-05
Appeal to Patriotism Wins Roads.

Of the several developments recently contrbut-
ing 10 a Strengthening of the financial and CONNER
cal position of the United States on the eve of the
devastation of Europe, the of chief importance
was the avertng of the strike of $1,000 engineers and
hremen ninety-eight Western railroads. which was
to have been declared Friday next This gratifying
achievement must be credited to the earnest efforts
of President Wilson and the patriotism of the rail-
road managers
With normal conditions prevailing such strike
as was threatened at the beginning of the crop-ov-
ing period, would have been regarded as very nearly
national calamity. At the present time, when an
unprecedented harvest is almost ready for
ton and when the demands made upon us by Europe
in her emergency require the frctionless operation
of all the vast machinery that keeps US in the front
rank Of nations in order that full resources may
be available the paralyzing of ninetyeight lines of
transportation mould be doubIy disastrous
Hitherto the railroad managers had steadfastly
refused to make the sacrifices demanded of them by
the arbitration plan Of the Federal mediation board
Fully convinced of the righteousness of their cause
they have stood ready face ruinous strike rather
than agree to program which denied them the right
even to be heard upon the claims they have set forth
They over, yielding the main point of their
contention and accepting the terms of mediation
solely by the Presidents appeal their patriotism
and regard for the public welfare"
Their reply to the President, stating that under
The Washington herald., 1914-08-05
Germany, High.handed cour,e.

The high-handed promptness with which Germany
has violated the neutrality of Luxemberg and Belgium
should be noted by all those who believe that neutral
ization is the solution of the Philippine problem
in 1867 Napoleon III coveted it, and Prussia an
tagonzed his project for annexng it to France. War
was averted by conference of the powers, which
suited in the naturalization of Luxemburg as an inde-
pendent grand duchy France has respected the neu-
trality of Luxemburg, which is strategicaly as i'm
portant to France as it is to Germany. Arlon, the
Belgian town which the Germans have occupied
peighbors Luxemburg and is just across the Belgian
line. Begiums neutrality is guaranteed by an i'm
mense quantity of sealing-wax and parchment The
moral of these two violations of neutrality is that
treaty is no stronger than its strongest sgnztory-
Boston Transcript
The Washington herald., 1914-08-05
LOOK IN THE BACK YARD.
Then One May Learn What the
Woman OF the Houie Il Like.

Then One May Learn "hat tne
Woman OF the Houie IL Like.
Not being afflicted by instinct or habit
with undue curiosity. Il Is a highly sat
Isfying circumstance that there be 50
many and so pretty flags and other de-
IiRhtfuI objects to make the fronts OF
our stores and houses look properly
dressed up. There II not much character
In a front window, II any; far less 50
than In clothes.
True. Il Is easy to deducs whether the
lady Of the household be Of highfalutn
taste or just plain ordinary honey, but
the real open book Of domestic circum-
stances and habits Is found in the alley.
The front window is what we would
like people to believe We live up to; the
back window is our genuine bona hde,
not-for-publication standard. II In pos
sible for the inquisitive mtnded-and Of
course we know exactly whom we mean
by that-to gauge the breakfast hour,
and whether the same dishes are used
for lunch
The upstairs curtain to the intelligent
observer Is eloquent and a keynote TO
the whole establishment The little pile
OF things stacked up on the back porch
forms a furtive but faithful revelation
OF the tendency OF the inhabitants to
procrastination Without mentioning at
all the garbage can.
And the lid Of the garbage can is as
q gospel. speaking truth and never fall
ing. Sometimes It Is placed securely and
with circumspect precision; alas. at other
times II hangs Jauntily to one side, as II
II were too far gone In disintegration to
do anything but leer horribly at the col
lector as he passes that way.
In these days OF comfortable lawns
true character is disappearing from the
exterior, yet the scrutinizing passerby
can fnd even then in ragged edges or
smoothly cropped borders a great deal
Of character. After all. our front win
dows are the important things, particu-
larly to the male sex, who, provided he
has q passably clean collar, Is convinced
that he is spruced up. His back view
never depresses him, since he never be-
holds II. A woman, on the other hand,
is conscious OF a piece OF thread three
quarters OF an inch long. and can be
affected to tears thereby.-Seattle Post
Intelligencer.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-05
THE NEW HAVEN SUIT.
The Railroads CcntentIon il De-
cIared Not n 'SIIRht Pretext,-

The Railroads ContentIon il De-
cIared Not n ''SIIght Pretext."
The governments suit for a dissolution
or disintegration OF the New Haven rail-
road system was ordered because. Presi-
dent Wilson said. the comany's directors.
upon a slight pretext." had failed to
carry out a dissolution agreement so far
as It related to the company's Boston and
Maine shares. It should be borne in mind
that the directors, represented in the
negotiations with the government by
Chairman Howard Elliott and DR.. Had
ley. the president of Yale university, pro-
posed to abide by all the remaining parts
Of the agreement and offered 20 meet the
difficulties presented by new legislation
affecting the marketable value of these
shares by so disposing of them tempor-
arily that all the requirements Of the
Sherman act would be satisfied.
We are unable to agree with Mr.. Will
son and the Attorney-General in regard
ing the dlfhculty in question as slight
pretext" 1t seems to US that DR.. Had
ley and his associates were not guilty
of bad faith, but were honorably and
reasonably serving the interests Of the
stockholders. We regret that their offer
was not accepted. and that this suit.
which will drag along for two or three
years, was begun.
But it is unfortunate that the suit
should have been caused by, and should
be based upon. the acquisition Of the
Boston and Maine. which, in our judg-
ment, did not involve such a suppression
Of competition as. should warrant prose-
cution under the Sherman act The
Boston and Maine and the New Haven
were not competing roads or systems, ex-
cept perhaps with respect to a very small
part OF their traffic. in a narrow strip
of territory where the two systems were
in contact with each other. 1t can be
shown that existing competition was by
no means suppressed, and that the pub
lie suffered no injury, by the acquisition
Of a considerable number OF the urban
and interurban lines.
In a certain sense, the prosecution has
been misdirected. There are crimes for
which severe punishment should be in
flicted. but few, II any, Of them have been
violations of the Sherman act. Forcible
disintegration Of the system, II the courts
shall order this. may not serve the public
interest, but We shall be glad to see pun
ishment for those who are guilty of
something worse than maladministration.
The Independent
The Washington herald., 1914-08-05
PROFIT FOB UNITED STATES.
Eesnomis Easot. Of General Es-o-
pean War Diseusssd.


A great war in Europe win probably
bring economic advantages to the United
States. II win enable IT to sell its greai
crops In places which viii give much
greater income than II there was no war
Almost every industry win derive more
or less advantage. American investors
and bankers should get in much prohi
from the ability 10 buy back from Eu-
rope great quantities OF securities at at
tractive prices In payment for the food
stuffs and raw material exported from
the United States.
The United States can become. as II
has this week. the worlds greatest mar
ket for capital, and II the American peo-
pie rise to their opportunity they can DC
great deal to mitigate the disastrous
economic consequences which would 9TH
erwise result in many countries from q
great European war.
It is obvious that for the time being the
Money markets Of Europe viii be closed
to the demands for new capital Of Can
ada, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico. and other
countries, and at such q time the prestige
of the United States would be immensely
enhanced IL II were TO take the place OF
Europe and meet the pressing needs OF
these borrowing countries.
II 1S possible InAt Nuo Oulteo STATES
may participate In the great loans that
will have TO be raised In Europe II al
most the whole continent becomes en-
gagged in war. Possibly the participation
will be indirect rather than direct.
For the United States to gain benefit
from the position as the wealthiest na-
ton In the world. It is essential that
American investors should not only have
confidence In the future Of their own
country. but also believe that, war OF nc
war, the world will continue to progress
In brief, a great war In Europe viii
give the United States an opportunity OF
assuming the post of world banker. BY
supplying capital freely 70 countries and
individuals in all parts Of the globe who
need Il and can provide the required Sc
curity Should the American people take
advantage Of the golden opportunity al
forded them by the outbreak OF war, II
will mean not diminished but increased
prosperity for the United states.-Lon-
don Statist.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-05

TLOpynght, IYI3-I
What do I mean when I'm tired Of life,
Weary and worn with its stress and
strife?
That is the poser I've got from you
Well, / will answer II, p. d. O.:
Never been weary and tired OF life!
Always rejoiced m its stress and strife
Found in the struggle and striving stress
Many a nugget OF Joy to bless.
But for the stress there never should be
Soil for the flowers Of Sympathy.
Out of the conflict dark and gray
Cometh the peace Of the perfect day.
Out of the strife of the multitude
Riseth the song of true brotherhood.
Out OF the suffering cot OF pain
Love, the eternal. Is born again
Struggle and stress. and wearying strife,
Hold In their depths all the best Of life
Mine be the task unwearied and bold
Making my own the blessings they hold!
The Washington herald., 1914-08-05
!: Doinss Of Society


Assistant Attorney General Graham
and his young daughter, Miss Mary Gra-
ham, left yesterday Tor the Hot sprinGa.
where Mr.. Graham win address the Bar
Association. now In session. From there
Mr.. Graham and Miss Graham viii 70
to West Virginia for q short stay at the
White Sulphur.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence GHleSuie ar.
passing q week with Mr.. GIilespie's
mother, Mrs. George l. Gillespie Of
Washington. - her summsr home In the
Catskills.
Mrs. 8. A Wood. Of MIIwaukes, VIA.
accompanied by Mrs. L r. vauRhn ana
Mrs. e L Durant, are making q short
visit In Washington. They are guests at
the Hotel Powhatan-
The former consul general st Paris
Col Frank II. Mason. and Mrs.. Mas5n,
who passed the spring and early summer
IN washington. are now with their son
and daughter-tn-lav. Or. and Mrs. Fran
els P. Mason at tho latter's place, near
chicago. Col Mason has entirely reeov-
cred from the accident which connned
MIN 10 his room during the latter waeI<.
OF his Washington visit, and with NJ.
Mason has been continuously entertsInsH
oy his Chicago friends They viii Ieav.
this week for Cleveland. where thew re-
hoed before Col Mason entered the CON-
sular service. in which he has Ssrvsa
slightly less than twenty-five yearS
Miss L NJ Chapman LEFT tov, v,...-
day for visit to relatives at Iondo,
ontario. where she win pass two weeks
Mr.. Edward Drew, Of San, FrancJ.eo
accompanied by Mr. John Drew and NJ,
May Drew. has arrived in washinztoD
having motored through from the Coast
They are guests at the Hotel Powhatan.
Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Gillespie. of New
YORK; who have been spending the sum
mer In Chevy Chase have take, anart-
ments At the Hotel Powhatan.
Rear Admiral William q csn.rto, ~
8 N. commander OF the Atlantic reserI,s
meet, viii join Mis-. Caperton at the Mu-
ehchinger King next week, and will r.
main there through August.
MISS Marguerite Caperton, who rnada
her debut while her father was stationed
az the washington Navy Yord. is with
her notner al Newport, where she 10 en-
joying all the delights Of a belle
Mrs Wyville and her daughter. Mrs
C. W. Robertson. have closed their anar9-
ment at the Cairo. and have gone N The
Oid sweet Springs, W. Va, for the re-
mainder Of the summer.
Gen and Mrs. George r Elliot, n,v.
closed their apartment at the Toronto
Tor the summer. They are at the Ola
Sweet. West Virginia, for several weeks
and Later will go to Atlantic City.
Miss Alma Louise Hodges, DAUGHTER
Of Col H F. Hodges. Z. S. A.
and Mrs Hodges. has arrived from
Panama and will be the guest Of her
uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs Arthur T.
Adds, at Lake Forest, Ill. until the re-
turn Of her parents. Miss Alma Hodges
will be one Of the Washington debutantes
OF next winter.
Mr.. C. J. Braun, Of Pittsburgh, ac-
companied by Mr.. and Mrs.. C J. Braun.
tr.. and their son Ralph. who have ar
rived in Washington for q brief visit.
is a guest at the Hotel Powhatan.
State Senator Charles Butterworth and
his niece, Miss Rae Ward. OF Boston.
Mass, were in Washington last week
and were guests Of Otto c. Hauschild.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-05
The Rate Decision,

The theory of the Interstate Commerce Commission
seems to be that railroad freights should remain low
until the companies no longer raise capital
dividends passed and the possibility of defaulting
interest shall raise the specter of receivershps
The relations of railroad property the prosperity
the country receives very scanty consideration and
while the reduced earnings of the railroads are at
tbuted to the general shrnkage of trade the commits
sion is Indifferent to to enable the companies
to share also in the revivng Observation-Disclosures
Record.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-05

The inspiring display of patriotism in the House
on Monday when Republicans and Democrats rising
above partisanship, united in passing law fortfying
the financial position of the United States and making
i: from possible attack all mistake in the
eyes of Victor Mldock Progressive. The bankers of
Kansas have United States bonds upon which they
get emergency currency, and have had kilograms
from Kansas asking for this legislation he said in
opposing the measure Kansas doesn't want it, and
Kansas pays an income tax of $4,000 But perhaps
Missouri which contributes $4,000 in income tax,
does want it, and Mr.. Murdoch ought to give that
State little consideration Or it possible that the
Kansas bankers really in favor of the 1egis1a-
ton but neglected to send telegrams to Mr. Murdoch?
The Washington herald., 1914-08-05
AUSTRIAN WOMAN HELD As SPY

Stockholm. Aug. A-An Austrian woman
was arrested today at Oestersund,
Sweden. on the charge Of being a Rus
sian spy. according to word received here
today.
She gave the name Of Julia Kos. Photo
graphs OF Norwegian fortresses were
found In her possession She had travelled
through Norway on horse back
The Washington herald., 1914-08-05

A couple of weeks ago The Herald took occasion
to comment on the operation of municipal ownership
in Edmonton, Canada, referring to the report of J.
Hannng, secretary, published in the Union Labor
Advocate the official organ of the Washington Build
ing Trades Council, affiliated with the American Fed
Grafton of Labor While Mr.. Hannng referred to
municipal ownership total failure appears that
he underststed the situation The following from the
Edmonton Bulletin gives some idea of what the sys-
TEN has cost the taxpayers:
The news that only one of our four public utilities
has been paying its way and that the other three have
among them piled up debt of more than 100000
which the ratepayers of the city responsible for
will come something of shock to the man who
has to share the burden. The surprise will be none
the more pleasant that the situation is decidedly less
favorable than has been generally supposed. The
street railway was understood to have run behind
something like S2ooooo, while the telephone system
was last year shown to have surplus of earnings
charges These figures it appears were Elusive,
ment wears out before the bond issue with which It
was bought natures. Correcting this miscalculaton
the deficit of the street railway system is shown to be
more than $4ooooo while the telephone system, in
stead of surplus of $4,000 has deficit also of
$7oIyooo The wsterworks system also has shortage
Of $Iooooo
Politics and extrayagant management, twin evils,
caused the failure. Every man employed in these
public utilities plants had government job" with
no incentive to economy or efficiency, and the tax
payers foot the bills.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-05

American women who have been blaming the clothes
they on the Paris fashion arbiters will have to
find a new excuse. All Frances men dressmakers
will soon be engaged in and the fashion shops
will be out of business. We shall look forward with
interest if excitement to the advent of autumn
and winter gowns and hats of American design.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-05
The Antitrust Bills.

1t doesn't to make much difference around the
White House just what is in the antitrust bills for
they have been changed every few days since the
President handed them out months ago in form that
he considered perfect The great thing is to jam
them through no matter what they are-Philadelphia
Press.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-05
Morning Smiles.
Suspicious.

Harper-"Foozle has a great scheme
and he invited me to get in on the ground
floor
Carper-"Don't forget that that is
where the trap-doors are."-Town Topics.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-05
True Enough.

Retailer Cof odd lengths of table-oil-
cloth)-Only one-and-six. ladies and gen
tIemen-why the King OF Hingland amt
got a better bit Of oilcloth on is dinin'-
room table.-London Opinion.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-05
Ono Rad Turn.

Brown Cwhose new cook is worse than
the last)-it was you who recommended
that new cook to my wife. wasn't 1t
Jones with diffidence)-Yes. old man.
Brown CvengefUily)-Then 1 must ask
YOU to come home to dinner with me to-
night--Sketch.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-05

And in the meantime Carranza is issuing presi-
Dental proclamstions and marching an army of 10000
on Mexico City. Evidently he is prepared to accel
crate the peaceful transfer of the government by
Carbaja in case he gets signs of unnecessary delay
The Washington herald., 1914-08-05
Very AHectinE.

Kent: Are you ever affected by the
lingering notes Of My Old Kentucky
Homer
Bent: No; but the lingering notes Of my
remodeled New England home frequently
take a rise out of me.-Judge.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-05
Heavenly.

Every motorist envies Lieut.. Porte
for at least one advantage he will have.
There won't be anybody along the road
to misdirect him.-New York Press.