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The Washington herald., 1914-07-30
Senator McCumber Home.

Senator and Mrs. McCumber returned
yesterday from their North Dakota
home. where they were called by the
death of q sister Of Mrs. McCumber.
Miss Helen McCumber. who. during her
parents absence. was the guest Of Miss
Aileen Roach at Blue Ridge Summit,
also returned to town last evening.
Miss Elsie Aldrich. youngest daugh-
ter Of former Senator Aldrich., and a
popular member of WRshington's smart
set during her residence at the Cap
ital, was bridesmaid yesterday in Prov
idence for Miss Constance Arnold at
the Iatter's marriage to DR.. William
p. Buffum. jr.. Of Newport.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson o'Shaughnessy
are again at the Plaza. New York
where they enteEtained at dinner last
evening.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30
The Nations Opportunity.

With war at the doorstep of all Europe the stock
markets in all the great centers are completely de-
government bonds except at fearful loss, That Is
the chief reason why Europe now sells so many
American stocks and bonds.
While the United States is virtually forced into
buying back these securities the sequel of this un-
willing purchase may be an enormous profit within
the next few years If our country shall face about
and begin to protect its properties instead Of assail
them the intrinsic vape of all such properties will
greatly advance That would create large rise in
the price of all the securities which Europe is lust
now forcing upon us-Public Ledger.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30

If the District Commissioners would avoid future
criticism, they will at make up their schedule
of streets be paved resurfaced during the present
fiscal year, without waiting for final decision as to
whether the Borland amendment which requires prop
erty owners to bear onehalf the expense applies to
this year is not operative until next year. By
waiting until they know how the cost is to be dis
tributed they will encourage complaints from the
property owners criticism from members of the House
District Committee, both. Besides, if action is
taken now, property owners, who have right to
press their views the necessity of improvements
for which they to pay, viii have the opportunity
to back their judgment to the meaning of the Bor
land amendment. If they believe it takes effect this
year, they protest violently against expenditures
for street paving that is yet necessary while if
1t is their opinion that the amendment IS effective
until next year, they may be expected to clamor
loudly for such long neglected improvements. The
sporting chance afforded by of recent vague
and uncertain legislation must not be overlooked
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30
HISTORY BUILDERS.
A Curious Freak Of an Iowa Cyclone.
twntt.n expressly for ne HsnhJ
ny DIR. z. y. EDWARDS.


IT knew what cyclones were when !
first proposed the utilization Of iron and
steel IN structural work." said Norman
B. Ream to me one day when We were
discussing wind storms. "for I had per-
sonaI experience with two. Both Of them
were IN Southern Iowa and the one which
Will now describe TO you was In the
extreme southwestern part OF the State.
Il had occasion to drive across the
prairie to town IN Southwestern Iowa
where could take the train. had been
busiIy engaged for some days at large
cattle ranch across the Missouri line.
'I was warned as ! drove away that
everything indicated the probability Of a
cyclone that afternoon. The atmosphere
was oppressively sultry and absolutely
dead. There were certain cloud forma-
tions apparently overshadowing the val
ley Of the Missouri River which had an
ugly look But thought that I could
get to the town which was my destina-
ton before the storm came.
'I said TO my friends that had never
permitted q storm to delay me, and did
not think should begin now to allow
myself TO be delayed even though the
signs seemed to portend a cyclone.
The storm approached and whipped
up my horse, certain that could reach
the shelter OF a farmhouse. As 1 drove
rapidly along I passed a church which
had a tower and steeple. I drove into
the shed ut the rear of this church and
awaited the storm.
'T was only just in time. for although
the cyclone skirted the building. II did not
actually hit IT, There came OF a sudden
a great noise. II was the roar Of the on
coming cyclone. Then there fell innumer-
able boards and various other articles
upon the shed. and for the moment
was In danger of being injured by these
missiles. Fortunately both my horse and
We're practically unhurt. although It
required some dodging on my part.
TT was all over In q moment or two
and as looked out It seemed to me that
the cyclone had passed over and on. fol-
lowing the roadway as It went Then
saw a queer sight. The steeple OF the
church seemed to have sunk to the
ground. although Il was intact.
when I ventured out to make an ex-
animation discovered that the force Of
the cyclone and the suction had caused
the main part OF the church to collapse
completely and had let the steeple dawn
to the ground perfectly uninjured. Later
/ saw where the cyclone had cut a path
as clean as an Ak could have done
through a piece OF woods.
II had this destructive energy In mind
when the proposition for erecting the first
steel and iron building In Chicago was
under consideration"
tCopynsht. fsI By z. J. Edwards. All rights re-
SsTedJ
Tomorrow DR.. Edwards will tell Of
The Minister Who Rode with Lincoln"
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30
SHARP WARNING BY GERMANY.
.Ewhen We Mobilize We Shall
Strike Says Foreign once.

.'when We Mobilize We Shall
Strike Says Foreign once.
Special Cable to The Washington Herald.
Stockholm. July 29.-The German for
-eIgn office has authorized the Berlin cor
respondent OF the Stockholm Dagblad to
publish the following statement:
mo mobilization has taken place in
GERMANY. but when We do mobilize we
shall strike. An attack by Russia on
Austria will provide a casus foederis. We
do not believe Russia desires a fight
against two great powers. France GER
tainly Is under obligation to assist Rus
sia. but probably Is disinclined to do so.
A general European confederation as an
outcome of Austria's righteous punish
ment Of Servia's disloyalty would be
madness. Probably Russian diplomacy
alreadv has decided in favor OF peace,
although the crisis NAV last some time"
Russia has requested the Swedish tele-
graph service to facilitate the dispatch
OF Russian kilograms to Germany. Aus
tria and Holland.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30
Interest in the War.

washington's social world is taking
keen personal interest in the happenings
in the Balkans by reason Of the presence
there OF two very popular members OF
society. Lieut.. Sherman Miles, military
attache, and Mrs. Miles are both life
long residents Of Washington The hrst
is the only son OF Gen. Nelson A Miles,
L. S. A. retired, while his VIE was
formerly Miss Yulee Noble. only daughter
Of the late William Belden Noble, Of
washington. and a granddaughter Of the
late Senator Yulee, OF Florida
The Ambassador to Italy and Mrs.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30
/: Doinss Of Society !:

Thomas Nelson Page viii SAN from LIVER
pool op Saturday on the Imperator, TO
pass a month In America Mr.. and Mrs.
Page have been in England for several
weeks visiting the lattefs son-in-Iaw and
daughter. Mr.. and Mrs. AIgernon Burn
ably.
Rear Admiral and Mrs. Upsher, who
are passing the summer in the White
Mountains. we're the guests Of honor at
q large dinner party given last even
ing by Mrs. Eugene Troth, at Breton
Woods
Miss Alice Clapp. who Is making 4
motor tour accompanied by Mrs. McBir-
ney. Of New York, has just concluded
several days stay at the Aspinwall. In
Lenox- Miss Clapp wiz make a stay OF
several weeks at Sunapee. N. H. which
point she expects to reach by Saturday.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30
BeveridTe's Ultimatum.

Campaigning against Republicans in the old Can
non and Mckinley districts former Senator Beveridge
displayed no little passion Roosevelts indorse-
ment of Hinman for the Republican gubernational
nomination in New York. Pretending to voice ma
gressives, Beveridge declares the bonds have been
severed finally and that there can be no reunion on
any basis. This is decidedly important if true, and
serves to give the Democratic prospects in 1916 de-
cidedly roseate hue.-Nashville Tennessean
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30

The Hon. Tom Taggart, of IndiapaI emerges from
deep seclusion and breaks a pfotracted silence to
remark that the Democratic party never closely
united is ready to sweep everything before it. He
proved, however, that he has had his eyes open re-
Gently when in speaking of Indiana, he said: We're
the best example in the whole United States of crop
prosperity conentment and confidence in the future
That's the way they all talking now-contentment
and confidence produced by the Democratic crops.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30
Not an Even Break.

Rex and Tommy had been inattentive
the whole morning. and the teacher said
that each must write his name 200 times
as a punishment. Presently when the
rest OF the class had gone home, Tommy
was found crying bitterly:
It's not fair he sobbed. Rex has
only got to write Rex Dun 800 times but
my names Thomas O'Shaughnessy.
Dundee Advertiser.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30

Col. Roosevelt is to appear before the Senate For
eign Relations Committee and talk about the Colon
bian treaty. Chairman Stone is write and tell the
Colonel how glad the committee will be" to hear
his views. Having read only those chapters of the
Colonies Colombian narrative On bla kmail," "out-
rage" and treason the country, too should be glad
TO get the rest Of It.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30
4 Bargain.

Auto Demonstration Cwho has been try
ing for three hours to sell the carl
Now I will throw in the clutch" Uncle
Eben-'Ill take the machine. then l
knew II l held OF long enough ye'd give
me something to boot"-Puck.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30

The Massachusetts man who hid few hundred
dollars in bills in hay stack, where rats made a
meal of them is be complimented his cleverness
in selecting place of conceament- No robber would
be such fool as to look in haystack for paper
money
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30
A Line o Cheer Each Day o
tn Year.
By JOHN .AENDRICK BANGS.
DESTINY.
tCopyTight. lslLl

/ may be bound by Destiny.
Ny will indeed may not be free.
1t may be 1 must hew some line
The Fates have set apart for mine.
Well, free or not, I'll hew away
And maybe on some future day
Old Destiny viii come to me
With thanks for working smillngly-
At any rate III ease my load
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30
In Warrington.

Next you notice the perpetual smell
OF orange blossoms" said the man on
the rubbernesk wagon. Everybody sniff
fed. I'VE are now approaching the White
ouse"-Louisville Courier-JournaL
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30
Appropriate.

II want a parafi-gray hat with anne
colored trimmings."
Yes, Madam. For a garden-party?"
mo. For a church burning party
The Sketch.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30

Now that Nine Calllux has been acquitted it is too
much to expect that any of the duels growing out Of
the trial will result any seriously.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30
Morning Smiles.
Suffering from the Remedy.

Traveller Ito disconsoIate fellow voy-
ager. at steamships raiD-"My dear old
fellow! What's the matter? The seas
like q duck-pond"' Il know. old boy
but I've taken six-dinerent-remedIes d"
Punch.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30

Suffragists are going to sell kisses Well when
new and unknown brands of goods placed on the
market it is customary to distribute samples gener-
ously.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30

English sufTragists seem to think king shoulc
be seen If not heard.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30

The Dove of Peace came in from Mexico yester'
day, and crowed Justify!
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30

Villa keeps butting in probably because he thinks
he is the man who got Huerta's goat
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30

Hell hath no fury like candidate whom the news
papers ignore.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30

If you let your business down, Jason, the
lawyers will soon wind it up for you.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30

But think of how quiet it will be after the cam
paign is overl
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30

A committee from Chicago is in Europe studying
vice. 1t will probably report that vice is in its in
fancy over there.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30

As we understand it, Russia has told them that
they must quit kicking her bear around.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30

A German penny is called pfennig. Pfunny
word, isn't it?
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30

European creditors of Mexico are doing the watch
full waiting now.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30

As rule, if you take the rage out of courage,
there won't be much left.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30

Wouldn't ii be terrible if Col Roosevelt shoulc
lose that suit and the court should sentence him tc
six months silence?
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30

Mr.. Warburg, OF New York, might stand better
chance OF getting on the Federal Reserve Board if he
hailed from some other burg
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30

Miss Edith walton and Miss Ruby
Rowe. both OF Richmond, who are the
guests of Miss Eulah StanweII at the
latter's Washington home. will later
Join friends at Colonial Beach.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30

We are hoping that South Cardinals star on the
flag will not look so sickly after little.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30

The British government seems to be between the
devil and the deep And the suragists will please
consider themselves as having been called the deep
sea
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30

Georgia is land of milk and honey" declare:
an Atlanta exchange. Hum. But the milk has
soured and there are flies in the honey.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30
New York Hotel Arrivals.
Special to The Washington Hsrald.

Special to The Washington HerAd.
New York, July 2s.-washingtonians
arrived and registered today as follows
wallick- arlington
A. c. Connors w. s. Schwartz.
Pierrepont- Grand
L. r. Gerard. B. J. Wrightsman.
Marlboro-Blen.- T. V. Powderly.
Miss r. SomerviIle. Albert
Navarro J. Chase
G. A. Goldberg c. c. Lamborn.
F. p. Kearney. Netherland-
F. P. Kearney, jr. J. T. Davidson
Miss II. l. Kearney Collingwood-
Union Square w. G. Davis.
]. z. GranberE. Marie Antoinette-
st. Denis Mrs. c. J. Evans
J. H. Hennesy. Empire
NJ E Weeks
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30

You would do we'll to remember, Algernon, that
a chicken may grow up to be old hen
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30

We met a fellow the other day that we thought
was brick, but found that he was bone
head
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30

We are quite there is no truth in the report
that powder factory is to be started at Oyster Bay
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30

IL takes almost as long to peace in Mexico
as it takes to pass trust bill in this country.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30

Former Senator Pasco. OF Florida.
and Mrs. Pasco have arrived here to
pass the remainder Of the summer with
their son-in-law and daughter. Mr.. and
Mrs. George n. Conrad. at the Virginia
home OF the latter.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30

Mrs. T. c. Coleman has gone to South
ampton, where she Is the guest Of Mrs
willoughby Sharp at the later's cot
tage-
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30
The Explanation.

Pa, what do they put water in stocks
for?''f To soak the investors with, my
son."-Boston Transcript
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30

But maybe the trouble in Servia is only psychology
icaL
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30

Miss Rachel Woltz has gone to WILL
iamsport, Nd. where she Is the guest OF
Mrs. James W. Long.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30

What Haiti seems to need is white hope"
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30

Rev. Conrad Goodwin. son of Rev. Rob
ert A. Goodwin, D. D.. for many years
rector OF St Johns Church, Richmond,
left Washington yesterday for San Fran
cisco to sail for China where he Will
engage in missionary work
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30

Mr.. Victor Kauffmann has returned TO
town from his camp in the White Noun
tains. He will rejoin Mrs. Kaufman and
family in New Hampshire in August 10
remain until their return for the winter.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-30
Guests in Buffalo.

Mrs. Joseph R. Wilson and Miss Alice
Wilson. who have been frequent visitors
at the White House in the present ad-
ministration, are passing several weeks
at Buffalo. N. Y. the guests Of rela-
tiyes- Later they viii go to New Eng
land Mr.. and Mrs Wilson and their
daughter viii return to Baltimore IN
September. where they have taken an
apartment at the Washington, for next
season
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-06
Makina Shot.

Even among sportsmen there are probably many people who are not ac- quainted with the manner in which shot Is made. The process Is carried ont at what is known as a shot tower This a tall tower of metal or atone with tank at the top dlled with mott en lead. The bottom of this tank Is perforated with holes. and there is al slide underneath it also perforated This slide is pulled from side to side. and every time two holes come oppo site each other small quantity of molten lead falls through. As these drops fall through the air they assume a globular shape. and if the tower is of sufficient length they soiidify before reaching the bottom. Here they fan into tank of cold water and are cool. ed. When the shot has to be small the slide is worked more quickly than when it has to be 1arger.-P Pearsonsa Weekly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-06

The first round was Hawthorne's by a wide margin but the last two were even and the best we can say is Call 1t a draw After iudu1gfng in three agreed sto meet Young Joe Grim flor three rounds. Grim tipped the scales at about 21o and at the outset he locked dangerous but Rowan was re-. vengefu1 after his set-to with the English champion and he set our 10 hammer the living day tights out of. Grim. After three rounds it was de- scided that Grim had enough of the Irishman and the boys were loudly appIauded as they left the ring.
 By this time our appetite was wlet- ted for the main go between Teddy Hubbs, Slim Brennan's protege and 5 T ol1ng Brown the champion feather weight; of the MoIaican club. The lad from the Hollow made Teddy work from start to finish and only for his lack qf experience he would have scopped the honors. The first three rounds were even but Hubbs came back strong carrying away the last three rounds by a wide margin. Hubbs struck IS safe blows without a return in the fifth round and in the final round he landed IA safetys. Hubbs seemed to be off color last night. his reason being, severe attack Of in digestion from which he has been suf- feFing the last two days.
 The next smoker will be held the first Thursday in December and the star bout will bring together sfYoung McAuliffe' of Bridgeport and ssY oung KetcheH'' of White Plains in a six round canto. In the se1ni-finaI will appear s'Irishs' O,Brien and Sailor White who will meet Dick Roman 3 rounds each. Roman has made a vast improvement since his last appearance in the ring and Slim is confident that before another twelve-month he will be known from Maine to Nome.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-06
, sat.venssnss netcrs.

An interesting letter is Stevensonsa in reply to an autograph hunter who had spelled bis name with ..ph'' in stead of a s.v'
 The few lines with which you have found time to honor me. be replied, ..contaih certain indications of your character on which I take pleasure in dwelling They show you so Hliterate that cannot judge your admiration hattering. they show you so careless sf giving trouble to me that liam my. self careless how much offensA may convey to you. and they are so i'll pen. ned that am tempted to hope you win discover a difficulty in pdrusing my answer and place it unread in your collection. The next time it shall occur te you to trouble an author as you have troubled me find out-I do not say what he has written: far less would suggest that you should read it-but find out how he is in the habit of spell ing his uhpretentious name and give him upon that point the 6attery of iTni tataon. 7 Chicago Herald
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-06
CLUE s
 SMOKER GETS
 RECORD HOUSE

t- (Ey 9OId Man Grurnp's at Ringsdde.9 The Acorn A c. held their second monthly smoker of the season atltheir commodIous clubs rooms last evening before an overflow crowd of ardent supporters of the ffstic game. The spacious gymnasium was damned to the doors and at 8. SC Supervisor Cam eron gave orders that the fegates's be closed and no more tickets be sold This met with the approval Of all fans gathered inside
 AS for the entertainments, some of the fans didn't seem to like the wrest ling bout between ssBuIY' Masnnos ano Kid Elias and therefore Matchmakes Slim Brennan has deeided to dis pense with such attractions in the future c. Among the prominent men at the ringside were the following: Fritz Harmann. Harry Schner. ex- Alderman Isaac Moorey. Earl Donegan and Tom Magner.
 The elected candidates for count and state offices who were present at the previous smoker and had as- sured their attendance were conspicii- ousIy absent The first bout was Tor some unknown reason delayed and the announcer called on Mike Brod- erick, the author of Casey on Bat, sAGilxes responded with the following recftatIons and made a decided hit. The Personal Tax Casey on a Bat, and An Appeal to His Honor.s By this time EIias and Ma.nnos, two departed sons from the land of Greece hoped into the ring. Elias agreed to throw the sBNlT, twice in Is min utes catchras-catch-can He accom- plished the feat the first time in 1T 2 minutes but failed to make good the second time.
 The followers of the fstfc game were by this time getting nervous and were clamoring for the bouts to be- gin Finally two 16 year old young sters stepped into the roped arena ana furnished the most Interesting and most 1aughabIe bout of the even ing They were introduced as Young Fox and Babe Robinson. After three rounds of boxing intermfngled with uproarious laughter op the part Of the fans the bout was called g. good draw.
 The second contest of the evening was a corker between Young Hogan and Young Mickey from the Collar and Elbow factory. These two boys fought a crackerjack draw at the first smoker held by this club and the fans were eager to see them mix it again.
 From the start to the finish this bout was a hair raiser and we hope to sec these two boys at the next smoker. Young Mickey was a little stronger than Hogan but the latter was more scientific, his right uppercut being the feature of the evening" After six rounds of hard milling the fans de- cfded to call 1t good draw.
 Francis Finn. a local vocalist then pleased the gathering with a clever rendition of that popular ballad en- titled. "Ca1ifornia and You"
 The next thing on the program was the seubfinaI between Dick Rovari and Tom Hawthorne. Rowan proved that he is but yet novice at the galns while Hawthorne showed experience and ssneralahip to marked degree.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-06
Her. Seven aors.

A mother who had only one child. q son. lost him through an accident by drowning when he was seventeen. His body was washed out to sea and never recovered. She very much wanted q portrait of him. and she called ia nous artist who was a. friend of the family He asked for every photo graph she had of her son from baby hood onward When the painting ar rived it repreAented glade in wood Playing about were five little children Of various ages. but all the same boy as his mother had known: him Com ing down the center. joyous, gay, was the seventeen-ye year-old lad leading his baby self of one year by the hand The mother looked at the picture and burst into tears. T have lost seven sons!" she said.
 ..You had lost six of them before your. son died, ]" the artist replied