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The Washington herald., 1915-09-18
THE CHOICE OF THE NATION.
Published by special sth Tresdent through
The Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate.

Fortunately, there was one Federal
ist" leader whom all the country trust
ed, and against whom even the bitter
est opponents of the new constitution
hesitated to speak in malice or detrac-
ton.
The choice of men everywhere turn
ed spontaneously to Washington as the
one man who ought to be first Presi-
dent of, the United States.
The constitution provided that elect
oys should be chosen in the several
States, and that by them a President
and Vice President should be selected.
Their votes were to be sent to the
Congress, to be opened and counted in
a Joint session of the two houses.
The 4th of March. 1889. had been set
as the day for the convening Of the
new Congress and the inauguration of
the government; and New York was
the place appointed.
But the members were laggard and
tardy, as they had been at Philadel-
phia when the constitution was to be
framed.
1t was the 9Th CT April before they
found Il quorum and counted the cleo
toral votes.
On the 7th they sent Charles Thom-
son. who had been clerk Of every Con-
gress since lII4, to Mount vernon TO
inform Gen. Washington that he had
been unanimously chosen President.
BY the 2Ith Washington was in New
York. ready for his duty.
He lad come with unaffected reluct-
ance. He called himself a mere SOL
dier. and an old man besides: doubted
his civil capacity; and coveted peace
and retirement But he had known 1t
his duty to come; and on the 30th he
was inaugurated President of the
United States.
The first thing to be done was to give
the new government dignity. vigor, and
pre-eminence. lest 1t should inherit the
taint Of contempt which had fallen on
the Confederation.
1t was the office and authority OF the
President. rather than the increase In
the powers Of Congress. that consti-
tuted the chief difference between the
new government and the old.
1t was to be a government which
could not only make laws, but exc
cute them also: and Washington
knew that no small part of fts efil-
cacy and prestige must depend upon
him, its Executive.
II walk" he said. upon untrodden
ground. There is scarcely an action
The Washington herald., 1915-09-18
Growth Of New York CITY.

The corrected figures of the New York State
census give the city of New York a populat;on
of 5000 a22. The population Of the whole State
is o.7738I7 This gives the seal of verify to the
boast Of metropolitan numerical superiority as
back for the guessers. Indeed, the city while
growing on the outskirts, is becoming gradually
depopulated at the center The increase Of facili-
ties for getting away from the congested center
of population in great cities and breathing the
purer air Of suburban areas will no doubt continue
and have its due effect in provinciali1ng city life.
As compared with the Federal census Ave years
ago the borough Of Manhattan shows an actual
The Washington herald., 1915-09-18

1t is announced that. far as the State De-
partment is concerned the destruction of the
er Hesperian, which had Americans on board, is
practically closed incident since the German
admiralty reports that the vessel could not have
been destroyed by German torpedo, for the
reason that the reports from submarines at the
time Of the accident show that none of them was
in that locality. Surely this must be about the
last of the German list of excuses Is each one
of them to be good for a repetitions
The Washington herald., 1915-09-18

the motive Of which may not be sub
jected to q double Interpretation.
There Is scarcely any part Of my con-
duct which cannot hereafter be drawn
into precedent
He must. he saw. mix prudence
with firmness. conciliation with COM
mand. a reasonable accommodation
with the strict execution of the law:
and yet not abate the new authority.
The new constitution had yet to
prove itself acceptable; the new gov
ernment had yet to win respect. NO
sentiment attached to 1t. 1t must be
begun amidst curiosity rather than
reverence: in a cool air almost Of in
difference; without many warm parti-
sans of the rank and file; as an ex-
pertinent, lacking yet for some time
the dignity Of an institution.
In such circumstances questions of
etiquette assumed the importance Of
questions Of statecraft.
The President insisted. first of all.
upon personal precedence. He would
receive but not make calls. would give
invitations but not accept them; the
representatives of foreign govern
ments must deal with him, not direct
ly. but through the Department of
State. the country's new foreign Office
the governors Of States. when he trav-
eled. must call first on him. not he
first on them.
He made q point Of visiting differ
ent parts of the country when he
could, in order that the people might
everywhere have visible proof of the
existence and Of the dignity OF the
President, the head OF the nation.
He practised no foolish seclusion. II
was inbred in his principles that he
should serve the people in true re-
publican spirit without affectation or
pretension.
He walked the streets like other
men; rode forth for his exercise on
horseback. as was his Virginian hab-
II; was but little moro punctilious in
dress and manner than he would have
been at home.
But the natural majesty Of his per-
son. his habitual gravity. his breeding
in a formal society. the impression he
made upon every one of a man of
high passion self-controlled, inevitably
gave him distinction. and magnifed
his office In the imagination Of all
who saw or dealt with him.
Monday, Difficulties of Organise
ti0n.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-18

Mr.. Bryan came to Washington to confer with
the editors OF forty foreign language newspapers
who want him to go abroad and try to end the
war While the conference may be taken as an
indication that Germany is anxious for peace
it is quite certain that Mr.. Bryan can do moth
ing to bring it about. 1t is not surprising, how
ever. find him afiliating with foreigners since
he is completely out OF touch with American
sentiment and ideals.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-18

A candidate for clerk of the Circuit Court in
Wcomico County, Nd, who died on Monday was
nominated for the office in the primaries on Tues
day, although the fact of his death was generally
known throughout the county. His defeated op-
ponent can hardly be expected to feel fattered.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-18
Rush to Detroit Explained,

would of itself have been enough to call Mr. Bryan
to Detroit but with appropriation Of $4,000
900 in support of it. to be used largely for oratory
with which the former Secretary of State reached
the City OF the Straits? There is not a peaceovcr
in the world who has more respect for $4,000 900
than Mr.. Bryan.-New York World
The Washington herald., 1915-09-18

II, as is intimated, the administration has de-
terminated not to forward to London the note on
interference with neutral commerce until some
thing definite is heard from Germany on the sub
iect OF murder OF Americans the high seas the
decision will be regarded generally as a wise one
The involving dollars is likely to be much
effective after the notes involving American
lives have been satisfactorily answered.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-18

4 New York justice announces that hereafter
any brought before him and convicted of
driving an automobile while intoxicated will re-
ccvc the maximum sentence OF year in the peni-
tentiary and a fine of $500. The penalty is mild
compared with that which many are constantly
paving for the offcnsc, though they arc not
taken into court.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-18
The Troop Transport.
From the Montreal Gazette.
Stealthily


Stealthily
Slips the transport out
Prom the mouth Of the river;
But-whisper II not!
He may hear-the assassin
Who roameth the seas,
Softly
Must tread the transport. lest
Deadly mine she toucheth;
Warily
Go on her way, lest the
Shells of hades assail.
Carries the transport a cargo,
A cargo
OF high aspirations.
Brave young hearts beating quick
With hope
OF chivalrous effort.
Hearts as well.
Sobered by time. grim
With purpose unswervable
To give even life, IL must be.
That souls Of all men be not
Shaved.
And. deep hid in her bosom,
The transport
Beareth a cargQ more precious.
Love
OF sorrowing women, who.
Sacrifice
Measuring not, have laid
That love on the altar,
Offering in service
OF freedom
All that to life giveth Joy.
Goeth one
out In the transport
Who of mine eyes Is sole light
O God.
With the transport go Thou!
. Thine arms everlasting
Beneath Il!
Around it Thy fortress Of fire,
Leading on
Thy pillar of coud!
Mary l.. d. Macfarland
The Washington herald., 1915-09-18

Government archaeologists have discovered in
Colorado cut and polished stone citadel built
by the cliff dwellers thousands of years ago. The
citadel is built in the shape OF D.
The vertical line of the D 1872 feet, while
the circular wall measures 245 feet, mammoth
affair covering nearly city block. Here's
other argument for preparedness.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-18

A Maryland man died of lockjaw because he
was too poor to pay for injection of antitetanus
serum and the State makes provision for free
treatment. No one will doubt that Maryland has
any number OF good Samaritans who would gladly
have given the small sum necessary to save this
life Some must have been at fault in not
letting the mans plight be known.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-18

procession of protestants against the loan
to the allies invaded Wall Street yesterday, one
bearing a placard which read: "The money
trust is lending billions of American money to
bankrupt England, France and Russia" This lends
mystery to the situation. Who wants to save
England, France and Russia from bankruptcy?
The Washington herald., 1915-09-18

The New York Evening Post has gradually
and gracefully assumed the role of pacihcator
of the relations between Washington and the
United States and Washington and the other men,
bers of the family of nations
The Washington herald., 1915-09-18
MIGHT.

Strength of arm, and might of hand,
Lie not always at command,
But no man need lack control
OF splendid strength of soul
If he hold purpose true
With the will to dare and do.
Copyright OBJ
The Washington herald., 1915-09-18
The Ambassador.

None of the dictionaries to be on to the
fact that Ambassador" means military agent
who is ready to stick knife under the fifth rib
Of his host while holding him by the beard and
asking art thou in health, my brother?"-Louis-
vile Courier ournal.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-18

The District Association for the Prevention of
Tuberculosis has issued a pamphlet containing
scores of health rules and one of the most valu-
able says: Never cough, sneeze or breathe into
another persons face" Thefe have been cases in
which violation of this rule has proved instantly
fatal
The Washington herald., 1915-09-18

weekend IN tnC no" QOes
she do it," Every Saturday she hires
out to do cooking for some suburban
family."-Buffalo Express.
II notice that women are taking to
carrying canes"
"A harmless fad
Il dunno. Looks ominous to me. Mex,
step may be clubs. Chicago Herald.
Hey. Moike, and phawt do We t'ink
of these new sanitary drinkin' cups?"
.'Sure. Pat. and soon we'll have to spit
on our hands wild an eye dropper.-The
Gagoyle.
Officer Ito the boy of Is who, in his
effort to get taken on as a bugler. has
given his age as 16J-Do you know where
boys go who ten lies?
Applicant-TS the front. sir.-London
Punch.
Mr.. Slmpurse Feeling his way)-Your
charming daughter tells me that she is
an excellent cook and housekeeper.
Old Lady (calmly)-Yes, have had her
carefully taught. for have always held
that no lady who does not understand
housekeeping can properly direct a reti-
nue. of servants.-New York Mail.
Sherlock-That Stenographer Is at the
telephone describing her new hat to her
chum. From that l deduce that her en-
ployer Is out.
Watson-You're wrong. Sherlock. Her
boss is right at hand. He gave her the
hat.-Judge.
The London police sergeant raised
his eyes from the blotter as two po-
Iicemen propelled the resisting victim
before him.
"A German spy. sir" gasped the first
bobby.
I'm an American. and can prove it,"
denied the victim.
That's what he says. but here's the
evidence" interrupted the, second bob
by. triumphantly producing a bulky
hotel register from beneath his arm,
and pointing to an entry.
~. Gates" written in a flowing
hand. was the record that met the as
tonished sergeant's gaze.-Everybody's
The Washington herald., 1915-09-18
A Hard Task.

1t is pretty hard for a to walk straight in
these times. An indianapolis market man was ar
rested for selling scales which cheated himself in
stead OF the customer.-Rochester Herald
The Washington herald., 1915-09-18
h5zMM&-
Morning Smiles.

What is the most difficult disease
you have to contend WITH" asked the
student. "Imagination," replied the
doctor.-kansas City Journal.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-18

Maggie manages to spend every
weekend in the country" How doe,
she do it?" Every Saturday she hires
out to do cooking for some suburban
family"-Buffalo Express.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-18

The relief from such displays is incalcuable
We don't think of it till we meet one of the rare
survivals of the old type. But we can get an idea
of it by thinking of the general decline of boost
ing 1t still goes on in the world, of course 1t
will probably stop. But it has obviously
been put the defensive by humor
There are comparatively few nowadays who
dare to boast of their ancestry or of their superior
personal merit or of their culture
One superiority alone has the power to create
awe among us-money. To millionaire almost
any form Of self-asscrton is permissible In his
presence even OUR hltmor faltcrs and grows dumb
The Washington herald., 1915-09-18
A Line o Cheer Each Day G the Year.
By JOHN KENDR1cK BANGS.

First printing of original poem, written dally
for The Washington Herald.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-18

Bachelors over twenty-five years of age
were taxed in England in the seven
feenth century f19 los for a duke. AMI
for n common person. one shilling.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-18

II notice that women are taking to
carrying canes.'
"A harmless fad"
Il dunno. Looks ominous to me. Next
step may be clubs Chicago Herald.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-18

Hey. Moike, and phawt do ye t'ink
of these new sanitary drinkin' cups?"
''Sure. Pat. and soon we'll have to spit
on our hands wild an eye dropper."-The
GaCOyle
The Washington herald., 1915-09-18

Mr.. and Mrs. William F. Hit are at
the Mount Washington at Breton
Woods, n. H.. where they will remain
until early October. Mr.. Davis Elkins, OF
West Virginia. Is with them.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-18

Capt. and Mrs. Isaac f. Emerson. who
were the guests of Mrs. Alfred q. VAN
derbilt at Lenox, have returned to Bal
timore.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-18

Mr.. ]. A. Buchanan. of Virginia, Is
staying at the Shoreham.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-18

Mr.. Rafael Guirola and Miss Guirola,
of San Salvador, have arrived in WASH
ington and are stopping at the Shore
ham
The Washington herald., 1915-09-18

Grace Marie Van Campen, daughter Of
Mrs Henry Van Campen. of Brooklyn.
and DIR. Winfield Scott Schley. son Of
the late Rear Admiral Winfield Scott
Schley. which took place last Monday in
the rectory OF st. Georges Church,
Stuyvesant Square. New York. The Rev.
Holbrook officiated.
No formal announcement had been
made Of the wedding. and 1t was cele-
brated quietly on account of illness in
the brides family. The couples engage
ment was announced last November.
DR.. Schley and his bride will leave
shortly on their honeymoon trip. and
The Washington herald., 1915-09-18

Mrs. Lawrence Townsend has returned
to New York after spending several
weeks at Arbutus Camp, the summer
lodge of Mr.. and Mrs. Archer NJ. Hunt
ington at North Creek, n. Y.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-18

Officer Ito the boy of Is who, in his
effort to get taken on as a bugler, has
given his age as l6J-Do you know where
boys 60 who tell lies?
Applicability the front, sir.-London
The Washington herald., 1915-09-18

Miss Christine Waggaman. who has
been at Cape May as the guest Of the
Misses Walsh. Of New York. Is passing
the week in Philadelphia. Sse will re-
turn to Washington shortly
The Washington herald., 1915-09-18

Mrs. George Lathrop Bradley and Mrs
Leonard NJ. Thomas were luncheon host
esses yesterday at Newport.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-18

Rear Admiral and Mrs, William H.
Emory will remain at the New Cliffs
Hotel at Newport till October l. They
have taken apartments there for next
season.
The Washington herald., 1915-09-18

Among those entertaining at the
New Willard yesterday were the Sec
retary of War. Mr. Garrison. Assistant
Secretary of War, Mr.. Breckinridge,
Senator Swanson and Senator MARI
tin.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-25
M|DDlEBOR0 FOLKS
ORGANIZE CLEANERS

A branch OF the Cleaners organiza-
ton has been formed in School Dis
trict No. 6, on the MiddleborQ pike,
with the following officers: Clarence
Jeffries, president; Ernest Davis vice
president, and c. H. Davis, secretary
treasurer.
The purpose of the organization does
not force Its members to buy through
it, but permits them to purchase COM
modities wherever they see fit. One
of the purposes of the Cleaners is to
serve as a medium through which both
the consumer and producer may have
the advantage Of cheaper prices. The
organization is cooperative affair.
and it's members are offered the ad-
vantage of buying in cheap markets.
Many farmers believe IL they join the
organization they could buy only
through it, but this is a mistake. Far
mers belonging TO it may buy where
ever they please. The Cleaners meet
the first and third Tuesday In the
month.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-25
INDIANA TRUSTEES
FILE THEIR REPORT

The thirty.fourth annual report Of
the trustees of the Indiana yearly
meeting as compiled by John H. John
son. secretary. was approved today.
The report recommended that a COM
mittee of two women and one man be
appointed to disburse the Elizabeth c..
Reynolds account, which has accumu-
lated to $231.77. and that 5000 copies
OF the discipline be printed, $500 Of
them to be bound. The latter recon.
incubation was referred to the print
ing committee. Next year the young
Friends OF the meeting will have an
acknowledged place on the program,
according to the decision made this
morning.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-25
ROCKEFELLER
WILL IGNORE
NINE UNION

TRINIDAD. Colo. Sept 25.-There
will be no dealings between the Rookie
Teller interests in Colorado and the
United Mine Workers Of America In
the future. John D. Rockefeller. Jr..
and the associates who are making q
tour OF inspection Of the mining dis
tricts in this state, made that clear
u declaration Of the plans that will
Ne followed In the management OF the
mining properties.
John D. Jr.. also made 1t plain that
no union man would be Disseminated
against because Of his utilization with
the miners organization. At any time,
he said, any miner with grievance
could make a complaint to any offic-
ial Of the mining company and II he
desired, appeal his case UP to Mr..
Rockefeller himself.
With the announcement that the
open shop is to prevail In the mines
and steel and iron plants In Colorado,
the financier also announced that he
planned the expediture Of a large
amount of money to better the living
conditions of the miners. Mr.. Rookie.
Teller said his plan had been deter
mined upon as the best for the work
ers, after he had obtained first hand
information on the conditions under
which the men are working and living
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-25
WAYNE COUNTY
[centinued From Page one.]


against Lynch under any possible
AS district chairman P. J. Lynch in
the spring Of 1914 pledged himself to
support the congressional candidacy Of
Judge Comstock, according to the
friends of the Judge, then made a
canvas OF the district, but in the in
terests of one P. j. Lynch instead of
Judge Comstock. The result was that
there were enough delegates at the
district convention pledged to Lynch
to insure his nomination.
Comstock Withdraw.
This proved great surprise 10 the
Wayne county delegates and to Judge
Comstock as they did not know Lynch
desired the nomination. When they
realized how successful Lynch's In
trigue had been Judge Comstock's
name was not placed in nomination.
The most interesting topic of dis
cussion in Republican political circles
this week was the rap" taken by
Wayne county's only Republican news
paper, the Cambridge City Tribune, at
the candidacy of James E. Watson for
the nomination as United States sena-
tor, slap at the Rushville politician
which met with the approval of the
majority of the Republican voters in
the county. The following is the brief
but pointed editorial which appeared
in the Tribune:
What does it signify when stand
pat and progressive Republicans alike
shake their heads and quietly walk
away at the mere mention of Jim Wat
sons name for United States SEN
ator?"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-25
THE GOOD PHYSICIANS
METHOD

1t Is a small wonder that physicians
prescribe an Alternative (blood purifer)
for SO many Affections, since the blood
Is SO intimately related with every
function of the human body.
Poisoned or impure blood, aside
from such manifestations as syphilis,
catarrh, inflammatory rheumatism,
pimples, boils, sores, muddy COM
plexion, ETC., affects the appetite the
digestion, and the whole human ar
ganism.
The most powerful and effective al
terative known is Dr. A. B. Simpsons
Vegetable Compound. discovered by a
famous physician of Indiana and used
in his practice more than forty years
ago. It has never failed to cure the
most dreadful form OF all poisoned
blood (syphilis.) and has of course
readily conquered all the lesser blood
diseases.
Nothing has ever equalled it for
giving clear, healthy complexion. It
is sold at 81 per bottle at all drug
stores.-Adv.