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The Washington herald., 1914-09-13

Booker T. Washington gave the members of his
race golden advice when he told them that "one big
definite piece of constructive work will go further
in removing race prejudice and give a higher
standard before the world than all the defending
and explaining and getting back can possibly. ac-
complish," and urged them TO make the houses they
live in attractive that people will want to live in
their section Fair-ninded members of the white
race will have to admit, however that it is an uphill
fight for the colored brother.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13
Gum Chewing in kan.a..

Il never realized that so many women
chew gum until / started to make an
examination OF these tables" said John
Thomas. proprietor OF Furry's confec-
tionery. S25 East Douglas avenue. One
of the tables needed repairing and when
turned il over / found sixty-four wads
of gum stuck on the under side Of it,
then looked under the others and found
that there were between fifty and 100
wads Of gum on each OF the twenty-five
tables in here. About 1.25O women must
have placed their gum under these tables.
as there are that many wads."
After the reporter saw for himself that
the pieces of gum were there. he asked:
Why do they leave ii there, after so
carefully placing it,
Because they find so many they do
not know whose they are getting hold Of
when they start to leave" replied the
observation-disclosures Eagle.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13

British statesmen are already warning the people
of great prospective shortage of wheat and rye
in 1915, due to the fact that the men of Germany,
Austria, Russia. and France, which countries pro-
duee more than half the worlds supply, at war.
They do not believe that India, Canada, the United
States, Argentina, and other grain-growing coun-
tries will be able to make good the shortage but
surely our farmers viii at least try to do their share
And this is only one of several directions in which
profit awaits US as result of the
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13
Potash FactorIc. Not View.

To the Editor: Under the heading,
The First American Potash" is an ar
ticle in the issue OF your valuable paper
Of September 3. stating that the first
American potash will be produced by
plant at Searles. Cal. within three
months. the output beginning at FIVE tons
per day"
The author Of this statement has either
not lived very long. or has not studied
the pioneer history Of the United States
very closely. All Of the farmers Of
Western New York in the early part Of
the eighteenth century, and down to It's
last quarter. manufactured their own
potash. both for house and field con-
sumption. Ny grandfather William
Green. had a potash plant on his farm
in Niagara County. y. Y. about IS20
and later. which supplied the neighbors
and the country people round about with
potash. II was a source or revenue 70
the family. and was carried on by his
sons after his death. have often. as a
child. played over the earth mounds
from which the big pOta sh kettles were
hung, which to my mind were as big a.
houses. As children We used to try to
climb into them. This potash was used
by the housewives for many uses. among
which was the manufaCt OF soft soap.
Every housewife kept on hand her bar
rel Of soft soap. The potash kettle could
be seen all over the State-nOt alone Al
my grandfather's-and the potash was
very much in demand as a fertilizer FOR
certain kinds Of soil. The Green potash
factory in Niagara County was a way
mark for many years. and as children.
down at the old potash was A by
word. The art Of potash making has
been known IN this country for more
than Loo years.
For many years past We have been i'm
porting large quantities Of potash from
Germany, and now the supply has
stopped on account Of the war-that
scoUrge that eats up the commerce and
of nations and destroys
their life. BELVA A. LOCKWOOD.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13


enemy. and harassing his pickets. For
the first time in the war cavalry was be-
ing trained to fight infantry; not in
masses. but In small bodies, and in sit
uations In which its superior dash and
mobility could be turned to account
The success of this training was never
better illustrated than in the swapping
up OF the Eighth South Carolina regi-
ment The work was done by the bri-
gade of Gen. J. B. Mcintosh, Of Gen.
James II. Wilson's division.
Officers and PriVates BaEEcd.
Moving from his camp behind the
Opequon early on September 10. with the
Second Ohio. Third New Jersey. Second
and Fifth New York. and First Connec-
ticut regiments. Gen. Mcintosh took the
Berryyille-W Winchester turnpike and rode
toward the enemys picket lines along
the Opequon.
On ridge east of the stream the
enemy had line of cavalry pickets near
the highway, numbering about fifty men.
The Federal cavalry sought TO bag these
pickets- but failed to do so. as the Con-
tederates hastily withdrew across the
stream.
Riding sharply down the road into the
narrow valley of the Opequon. the Fed
eral troopers splashed across the shallow
highway ford, and up the road on the
farther bank
From a commanding ridge the enemy
delivered A brisk fire on them. Seeing
that this did not stop them. The Con-
federates fell back toward Winchester.
The Federals dashed on up the road in
pursuit
On leaving the stream the highway
plunged into a narrow valley. the hills
on either side of which were heavily
wooded. Sending part of his command
along the road. Gen. Mcintosh dismount-
ed part. and set them TO work beating
the woods. This process uncovered some
OF the enemy's infantry in hiding. and
shortly strong infantry picket was en-
countered.
This force also took to cover. The
Federals Numbered past them on the
road. then wheeled to right and left. and
spreading out in a Gordon, surrounded
them.
Finding themselves outnumbcred. the
Confederates surrendered with the ex-
ception Of the regimental surgeon. DR.. r.
S. Dunlop. and one private, both of
whom escaped observation by climbing a
tree.
The prisoners taken included Col. John
w. Henagan and thirteen other officers
ana ninety-two enlisted men from sew
eral different Virginia cavalry regiments,
VINO had been on the advanced picket
posts Corporal Isaac Cause. Of the
Second Ohio Cavalry. secured the coIors
o. the Eighth South Carolina. CFor this
he received a medal Of honor)
Mcintosh withdrew promptly down the
road as soon as his prisoners were dis
armed, as word Of the capture had been
carried TO kershaw's command. in camp
only mile away, and the whole division
was quickly In motion. BY the time it
had. reached the scene of the capture
the Federal cavalrymen were jubilantly
marching back across the Opequon.
The incident created the best OF feel
ing throughout the Federal army. as af-
fairs of this sort in the valley hitherto
had In majority of cases been to the
credit OF the other side.
tCopyrizht lslIl
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13
Under the Capitol Dome.


That the Senate amendment to the
sections of the CLAYTON antitrust bill
affecting labor organizations will be
agreed to by the cOnferees on that meas
ure was the prediction made by mem
bers Of the conference committee fol-
lowing their meeting yesterday. They
admitted that the committee probably
would not be ready to make its report
for another week. The COnferees have
adjourned until tomorrow.
Senator Shafroth, Of Colorado. a mem
Der of the Banking and Currency Com
mittee, yesterday predicted that the
President Will veto the bill passed by
the Senate Friday amending the emer-
gency currency act. so that State banks
and trust companies may obtain emer-
gency currency. II Il should be pre-
scented to him in its present form
Senator Shafroth pointed out that the
President had vetoed Friday a bill
amending the postal savings act So that
State banks could receive deposits of
the money placed in postal savings
banks. The President gave as his rea-
son that everything should be done to
aid the Federal reserve system and to
bring all the banks into it.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13
Never Had n Chance.

Mike was out cunning for ducks with
friend. who noticed that although Mike
aimed his gun several times he did not
shoot II of. At last he said: Mike. why
didn't you shoot that time? The whole
flock were right in front Of you
"Oi know said Mike. but every time
OF aimed me gun at a duck archer wan
came right between us."-Every bOdy's
Magazine
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13
He Wasn't Anxious.

An old Kansas citizen. who had been
henpecked all his life. was about to die.
His wife felt 1t her duty to ofIer him
such consolation as she might. and said:
John. you are about to go. but /
will follow you"
Il suppose so. Manda." said the old
man weakly. but so far as I am con-
cerned you don't need to be in any
blamed hurry about it'-Exchange.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13


public Schools has issued an order that there shall
be reference permitted in the classrooms to the
European war. and adds:
If it is necessary for the teachers to drop part
OF certain courses in order to remain clear OF the
dangerous topic, they may do So ! prefer that all
discussion of even the nations involved in the war
should be omitted, at least until we have more COM
pete accounts of what really has happened and the
underlying causes OF the present situation.
New York City takes a different view and will
put in special course with expert instructors so
that all will get clear and comprehensive knowl-
edge OF the great events that are now happening.
New York has large cosmopolitan population
This surely is broader and more advanced
stand that that taken in the City of Broherly Love-
The Philadelphia Evening Star in commenting upon
the position taken by DR.. Jacobs, says:
1t is very desirable that nothing be done to in
flame preudlces or excite national i'll feeling by i'll
advised discussion of the in which so many ma
tons involved, children of adherents of all of
which attend all schools. But is it not possible
to handle this subject in such way that preiudices
and parsanshp shall not be excited and so that adj
vantage be yet taken of the opportunity which is
presented?
The Herald agrees with the views of our contem-
porary and suggests that the public schools of Wash
ington adopt some such plan that taken by New
York The school children of the Nations Capital
should be given every opportunity to know what is
occurring in the worlds history making. This can
be done without stirring up any racial or partisan ill.,
feeling if the is presented to the children with
out bias the part of the instructors
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13
The Primary in Illinois.

The chief political event of the past week was
the primary election in Illinois, with the victory of
Roger c. Sullivan for the Democratic Senatorial
nomination over Representative Stringer. The fact
that Sullivan has been given the cold shoulder by
President Wilson and fought bitterly by Secre-
tary Bryan, Gov. Dunno, Mayor Harrison, and Will
lam Randolph Hearst makes his triumph all the more
remarkable
The end of this fractional, Democratic fight in
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13
The "Intereats."

wifey-How was the circus. Hiram?
Hubby-Rottenl The folks at the door
made me pay full price for little Hiram.
Wifey-Well. he's a good deal more'n
twelve. you know.
Hubby-'COurse he Is. but fer the sake
OF year or two don't see why them
graspn circus interests should antago-
nize the farmin' community.-Pittsbu
Dispatch.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13
A Senator's Escape.

Senator Brandegees oratorical accomplishment
before the Republican State convention last night
can be explained no other ground than that he
felt relieved to escape temporarily from the
intense heat of the National Capital that he desired
that he is still physically capable to face the exacting
trials of the coming State canipaign.-New Haven
Union.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13
A Dogs Life.

Glibson-DObson has led a regular
dogs life ever since he married that
wealthy woman.
Blibson Cwho has heard something like
this befOreJ-He is pampered. Ell?
GlibsOn-No: he is muzzled.-Phila-
delphia Ledger.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13

Most Americans will be satisfied now that the
Turkish Ambassador realizes that he was not diplo-
matte in selecting his illustrations. We all know
that there too many lynchngs in this country,
and it does not please us a bit to be reminded of
the fact by the representatives of other governments
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13

Little Dick-Papa, didn't you tell moth
er we must economize?
Papa-I did, my son.
Little Dick-WeH I was thinkin that
mebby II you'd get me a pony wouldn't
wear out 30 many shoes.-GoOd News.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13
DiscrcdIfed.

Il want you to understand" he said.
addressing his seventeen-year-Old son,
that / am still the boss in this house"
IAN right, dad" the boy replied. but
you're a coward to make the boast be-
hind mothers back"-Plain Dealer.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13

Switzerland is at peace with all the world, but
ii is estimated that it is costing that little nation
$4,000 a day to maintain her neutrality with no
chance of getting it back But, perhaps the winners
will be willing to make up purse for her after the
fighting
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13
A Line o Cheer Each Day o
the Year.
The NEARER SPOIL.
lwrirten Expressly for he Hsrald.l
by JOHN KENDRrCK BANGS.


Distant are the mines, snd cold.
Where men seek their gems and gold;
IN the mines OF neart richt here
Run rich lodes OF love and cheer.
Mines Of Klondike. kimberley
These are not the mines for me-
Greater riches I command
In the Soul-MineS close at hand.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13

Surg. Gen. Blue, of the Public Health Service,
that the city of New Orleans is perfectly
clean and healthy The victory over the dreaded
bubonic plague is which the whole country may
be proud of and grateful for
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13
Morning Smiles.


Lawyer-The cross-examinatIon did not
seem to worry you. Have you had any
previous experience?
Client-Only six children.-Pearson'
Weekly
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13

We admire the preparedness of the Germans, and
the strategy of the allies but the greatest brain work
in connection with this great war is being done by
the headline artists. 1t is superb.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13
2ss KILLED OR WOUNDED.

Copenhagen. Sept. 1.-THE third list of
German naval casualties was Issued to-
day II contains the names Of 20 offlceTs
and men of other ranks killed and wound
ed up to date.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13

Gen Oregon declares that the American flag
flying at Vera Cruz is a national disgrace. 1t didn't
impress him that way at all while Huerta was in
power in Mexico City.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13

Mary Garden lost her wardrobe the other day,
but we understand that she has since found it in
her jewel
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13

We saw a list of French killed and wounded the
other day. but failed to find the of Count
Boni de Castellane.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13

If this country has to go to war, the first
line should be made up of reckless autoists. If
they world be as destructive in as they are in
PEACE we would soon whip the world.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13

1t is reported that because Of the shortage of dye
stuffs we will all have to white hosiery next
season That will be all right, if we can just keep
them white.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13

1t won't be long now until the liar who brags
about taking a cold bath every morning will be as
sorting himself again.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13
KILLED BY FALL FROM TRAIN.
Washington Man Drops from Rear
Coach at ZanesviIIe, O.

Special TO The Washington Head
GAINESVILLE. Ohio. Sept l2.-Charles F.
Anderson. Of Washington. d. g, was
killed here today when he fell from the
rear end of a Pennsylvania Railroad
train which was passing through the
GAINESVILLE yards. The body was sent TO
an undertaking establishment here.
The city directory gives the addresses
of two Charles F. Andersons In this city.
One is a lock inspector in the Postofice
Department and lives at 40 Manor place
northwest. The other Is a paperhanger,
Of SO Maryland avenue northeast.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13

And have you noticed how cheerful the members
of the Senate look since it has been determined that
Cole Blease will not come among them1
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13

No; We don't know how Tcharevokokshak is
pronounced and we not even sure that spelled
It correctly.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13

The object of Col Roosevelt's visit to Louisiana
is another. one of those million-dollar mysteries
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13

Hon A. Rustem Beys diplomacy seems to be
somewhat rusty.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13

Adam had spare rib, but after he lost it he
never had any backbone.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13

The man who marries with a sharp
tongue naturally feels that he has been stongue.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13

Why doesn't Haiti hurry up and proclaim her neu-
tFaIity, 700?
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13

1t might help some if Congress would put ia
on certain kinds of vaudeville.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13

The affair now going Paris is much worse
than the customary French duel
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13

A vanity bag covers a multitude of sins of the
complexion.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13

Yes. Jason Hungarian is called Hun. And
we suppose the feminine is Honey
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13

Many people will always Suspect that polygamy
was suppressed because Of envy.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13

This is the fall season for everything except the
cost of living
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13

Tomorrow; Vice President Han
niI'aI Hnmlin Serving az q voIun-
te<r.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13

Faint heart never won on pair of queens.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13

Italy :nrst use grape juice diplomacy, too.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13

The coal man met the ice man going out.
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13
Teaching War History.

DR.. William c. Jacobs, the head OF Philadephia's
public schools, has issued an order that there shall
be reference permitted in the classrooms to the
European war; and adds:
The Washington herald., 1914-09-13

1t looks as if the German right got left
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-08
PERSONALS

Leonard Otis of Hamburg has been in Norwich the past week, being treat ed for dislocated bone in his ankle.
 Miss Mary Hust has returned to her home in Thamesville after visiting her cousin. Miss Mary Kelley Of Merlden.
 Frank E. Peckham of Far View. East Side, is in Philadelphia this week at tending the Market Gardeners con- vention.
 Miss Edith Lane has returned to Norwich after visit with her brother, George c. Lane, and family, in Mys- tic.
 Miss May Harding, Mrs. Donald Reynolds and two children, Of Ham burg, spent the week end with Mrs' Frank Gage in Norwich.
 Among the thirteen Wellesley col lege girls picked annually by the stu dent Government association to i've as village seniors" with freshmen girls in village houses, IS counsellors to Wellessleys youngest. is Miss Leora Mitchell of this city.
 Joseph P Dorsey, whose home IS in AIiddletown, and who represents the Bradley company of Delavan, Wis, was in Norwich Wednesday and call ed on college mates at Holy Cross, Worcester where he was student from 1SS1-S3 It is seventeen years since he has visited Norwich and ne notes many changes and improve mentS.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-08
WEDDINGS.
Sisk-Authier.


 Tn St John's church. Fitchville We'd nesday morning at 9.30 o'clock Fran cis Arthur, youngest son of Thomas Ii. Sisl1 of New London, was united Tn marriage with Julia Alberta, eldest daughter of Mrs. Julia B. Auth1er, or the Rev. David R. O'Donnen. The bridal party entered the church as tie Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin was played by the brides sister. Miss Hen rietta Autl1ier, organist at St. Johns.
 The bride was handsomely gowned in white brocaded satin with, pearl trimmings. She wore a veil of Brus- sels lace caught with orange blossoms and carried a shower bouquet or white roses and lilies of the valley. The bridesmaid, Miss Mary G. Au- thier, wore white net over white silk and a lace cap faced with yellow. She carried yellow roses. The flower girls, Misses Annie Brand and Mary Bent ley little cousins of the bride, wore white and lace caps faced with pink. The bridegroom was attended by Free eric M. DeWolfe of New London as best man. The ushers were Edward E. Sullivan. of Willimantic and Charles J. Mckay, -Jr.. of this city. At the offertory Miss Doris Authier sang the Ave Maria by De Reef, Miss Marie Pratte accompanying on the violin. After the church ceremony a recep- ton was held at the brides home and was attended by about fifty guests. A | breakfast was served to the bridal 1 party.
 | The bride has always resided in | Fitchville where she has been very popular For the past few years she has been a member of the choir of St | Johns church.
 l MT sSisk has been a resident of Nor | wich for the past two years and is em- ployed by the Lee & Osgood company as a registered pharmacist
 | Among the numerous and beautiful l gifts were many pieces of cut glass besides silver, linen and ornaments. | After a wedding trip MT. and Mrs Sisk will reside at 42 Grove street | Norwich. Guests from Norwich, New present at the wedding.
 Futile -Ayres.
 | At noon Wednesday Harry U. Tut tie of Hartford and Miss Besse F Ayres, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. E.. J Ayres of Franklin were united in mar riage at the brides home in Franklin by Rev.. MT. Ayres, father of the bride The double ring Episcopal service wa. used. The bride wore cream whit charmeuse with Princess lace and car ried a shower bouquet of bride rose and lilies of the valley. Her onl, ornament was a pearl and sapphir necklace, the gift of the groom. Onl, the immediate families were present Following the ceremony there was wedding dinner and reception, Dav 1 export of Norwich catering and durin, the day MT. and Mrs. Futile left fo an automobile tour through the Berlk
 shires and the White Mountains. O1 their return from their wedding triI they will make their home at IS
 Sdgwood street. Hartford. There wer a number of handsome gifts of silver icutglass, china and linen. The hous
 was handsomely decorated with au
 turnn leaves, asters and roses.
 MT. Futile is the son of MT. an Mrs. Charles Futile and is a claim ad Juster for the National Fire Insuranc company. His bride has been a teach CT in the Northwest school at Hart
 ford for the past five years.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-08
OBITUARY.
James M, Kirby,

James NJ. Kirby died at the Norwich State Tuberculosis Sanatoriurn at noon on Wednesday. after having been a patient in the institution for several months. He had been ill for seven months.
 MT. Kirby was born in Norwich, May 2. 1888, the son of the late James Kirby and Mary McCaffrey Kirby. For sometime he was employed as a stage carpenter with theatrical com panles his last employment being with the Common Law" a production under the management of A. H. Woods of Broadway. New York.
 Mir. Kirby attended St. Patrick school in this city, and was a member of Hartford local stage union.
 He leaves his mother, who resides on Summer street, two brother, William T Kirby, and George Kirby, and a sister
 Mrs. John w. Bowne of this city.
 MT Kirby has a large number of ac- quaintanceswith whom he was poru- lar and who deeply mourn his death. Isaac Knowles. Isaac Knowles. a we'll known resi- dent of New London, passed away at his home, POT Huntington street, Wed 1 nesday morning, death being caused by infirmities of age. MT. Knowles had been ill about five weeks, previous to which time he had, attended to bus 1 mess as usual.
 Isaac Knowles was born in Water | ford 77 years ago and came to New 1 London when a boy, where he lived all i his life. When a. boy and youpng man l he was a grocery clerk and later he | was employed in the dry goods bus | mess.
 l MT. Knowles was formerly a deacon l of the First Baptist church for sev- 1 eral years. He is survived by his 1 widow.