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The Washington herald., 1915-02-15
Another Obstacle to Ship Bill.

Supporters of any ip-purchase bill that will
permit this government to buy vessels belonging
ito German corporations and held for safety
in ports of the United States need have no hope
of seeing such measure enacted until some per-
tnent questions put in the form Of two resolu-
tons by Senator Burton have been answered.
For weeks past it has been common gossip in
Washington that certain financial interests having
the close ear at least, of high government officials
have secured options for the purchase of the Ger
man ships, have made loans upon then and
that they have been ceaselcssly at work marshall.
ing influence to secure the passage OF bill that
will permit them to sell the vessels to the United
States government presumably at substantial
profit. For the purpose of ascertaining the truth
or dispelling idle rumors Senator Burton on
Saturday introduced two resolutions in the Sem
ate. One provided for the appointment of a
committee of five to investigate and ascertain
whether any persons corporations in this coun-
try had made loans to the owners of any OF these
detained ships, had obtained options thereon,
and whether there had been any negotiations look
ing to their sale to the United States. The other
resolution called upon the Secretary Of the Treas
ury for information as to whether any tenders OF
sale had been made to any government Official
whether any negotiations had been conducted for
the purchase of neutra-owned ships and whether
any one in the employ of the government,
otherwise had made advances to the of,
secured options on, any detained belligerent
owned ships with the purpose of selling them to
the government.
Consideration OF either resolution was pre-
scented by objections from the Democratic side.
Quite possibly the sinister rumors that are pre-
valent are without foundation. 1t for the pur
pose of discovery that Senator Burton introduced
his resolutions. There is advocate of the ship
purchase bill who does not know that the Senate
of the United States will approve it in form
that will permit the government to buy these
sells until the questions put by Senator Burton
satisfactorily answered
The longer the answers are delayed the longer
the bill will be becalmed.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-15
The Branch Postofice Question.

In denying the petition OF business men for
the establishment OF branch city postofice on
the old site. occupied only by the Postofcc
Department, Postmaster Praeger makes surpris-
ingly good showing to the postal facilities pro-
lvidcd in the business section involved, especially
in the matter of deliveries and collections. !, is
interesting also to know that postage stamps in
900 lots will be delivered from the main office
on telephone order. and that the parcel post
wagon may be summoned by telephone. These
latter convcniences, however, of doubtful
value. Establishments doing a very large postal
business arc, OF course, compelled to transact it
at the remote main office more every
lday The large number of business men whose
moderate requirements constitute in the aggregate
the bulk of the postal business not interested
in the facilities OF Mr.. Pracgcr's wholesale de-
partmcnt, neither they satisfied with the money
order. registry parcel post services available
in the crowded drug stores designated as sub
stations. They too, arc compelled to seek the
out OF tho way main office. The business re-
quiremcnt> OF Washington would certainly seem
to demand the establishment OF two or three we'll
equipped branch postofices in central locations
kept open at least sixteen hours ca,h day. where
postal business in every form may be transacted
with dispatch.
IOSlllldSlCl ldCSCT, IN MS lcllcT, truly says.
1.-THE question presented in your petition goes to
the very heart of what constitutes the mission
OF postotice. The policy OF the postoffice should
be to adequately the largest number of
citizens, and not primarily to stimulate or pro-
mote business interests in a given locality by
forcing patrons OF a postoffice to given point
However such motive does not enter into the
request YOU gentlemen have made in regard to
Pennsylvania avenue. for your committee has been
positive in its assurance to this effect" And yet as
matter OF fact, though it was, OF course not the
intent the policy OF the Postofficc Department is
al present forcing patrons OF a postofhce to
given point and that point far removed from the
center OF the city activities. However there is hope
in this advice from Mr.. Praeger: 81 trust that you
and the committee will not consider your labors
closed. | realize that in strong, large city like
Washington conditions ever changing and
am holding open mind to the end that may
keep the local postal service ever responsive to
such changes
The Washington herald., 1915-02-15

tons ball at the Willard tonight are Mrs
Frances Gordon Cumming. Mrs, E q
P1lling. Mrs. Edmund PendIeton. Mrs
James A. Buchanan. Robert y. Mason.
Cen George l.. Andrews. Miss Ida
Thompson. Mrs. Audenreid. Senator and
Mrs John Kern. Mrs w J. Roardm.n-
Senator and Mrs. William Chiffon. MR.
Olivia S. Closson. Mr.. George Bond Co,h-
ran. Mr.. H. Osterhaus. Mr.. II. V. Johns
ton. Mr.. and Mrs. E. Southland Parker
COL l. I. Thatcher. Mr.. and Mrs. Sten-
wagon, Gen. and Mrs. Charles l.. FitL-
hush. Gen. George f. Martin Mr.. and
Mrs WINSTON Churchill. Comma ndCy and
Mrs. Richard d. Davenport Rear Admiral
anu Mrs Charles Stockton. Mr.. and Mir
Beaie Howard. Mr.. and Mrs John Chew,
senator and Mrs. Harry Lane. Surg. {. 81.
J. Butler. Rear Admiral and Mrs. Craig.
Mr. George StepsOn, Mai. and Mrs. James
A Logan. Nicholas Luquer. Mr.. and Mrs..
tennen Jennings. Brig. Gen. and Mrs,
Daniel G. kingman. Lieut. James =.
Lannon. Hon. Andrew J. Peters and Mrs
Peters. Senator and Mrs. James, Col. and
Mrs Richard Lay. Mr.. and Mrs Thomas
NJ. Chatard. Col. and Mrs. George Rich
ards. Capt. and Mrs. A. W. Maish and
others too numerous to mention
All who are to take part in the pro-
Cession are requested to assemble in ths
small ballroom on the tenth floor, south
side. not later than $50 D. NJ
Senator HOke Smith. as counselor 10
King Cotton will make short adj
dress. after the browning of the Queen
oil the ball. General dancing will follow
till o'clock
The Washington herald., 1915-02-15
New Form of Crime Here.

The shooting OF policeman on one OF the
principal thoroughfares OF this city carly Sunday
morning reveals the presence here OF type OF
criminal with which Washington has hitherto
been altogether unfamiliar. Two men, heavily
armed, were captured while in stealthy pursuit OF
victims whom was to lure into their
clutches for the purpose OF robbery at the pistol
point
The information which the police have so far
been able to obtain indicates that crime similar
to those which have made New York and Chi
cago notorious frustrated only by the alert
ness and bravery of the three policemen who
figured in the desperate encounter, one of whom
was seriously wounded. The crime coming so
soon after the tragedy the river in Vir-
ginia, should serve to arouse the police to &C
tivty that may unearth criminals of the
same type Deeds of the gunner, the gangsters
and the thugs who hunt with women are strange
to Washington. If the Capital is threatened with
invasion by this tribe it should be nipped in
the bud at any cost.
The people of the entire city will sympathize
with the pucky officer. victim of the desperado's
ready revolver, and hope for his recovery.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-15
Purely Personal.

! Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. W. Flynn, of this
| city. yesterday visited Mrs. Flynn's
mother. Mrs. Charles Dunlap, at River
| dale. Md.
| Rev. William J. Ennis. president Of
Loyola College. Baltimore. is expect
ed to arrive in this city today. While
here he will stay at ST. Aloysius'
| Church rectory.
Miss Kate Gordon. well-known
/ Southern suffragist. has been in Wash
ington for several days. She is the
| guest of Mrs. W. NJ. Stoner 1877
Rhode Island avenue northwest, a
| suffragist.
Theodore J. Van Doren. of Wash
ington. has returned from a Western
business trip.
E. II. Snyder returned the latter
part of last week from trip through
Middle Western States.
J. T Bier. of Rochester Mass. is in
Washington for a short stay. He ar
| rived yesterday and registered at the
Ebbitt.
Andrew Dobs and family of Toronto.
Canada, will be at the Ebbitt for few
the South with a party of thirteen per-
sons.
]. D. Smith arrived in this city from
Philadelphia, his home. While here he
will stay at the Ebbtt.
Among yesterdays arrivals at local
hotels were +. J. Snyder, of Milwaukee.
Wis.
+. T. RILEY. of Boston. Is visiting in
this city. Mr.. Riley arrived yesterday.
Miss Mildred Cobb well known in
Washington as pianist. has returned I"
her home from Greenville :. e., where
she taught music in a girls seminary.
Miss Elizabeth Robinson. of the E.utah
Apartments. is planning a trip to New
York to confer with publishers of her
poems and short stories. Miss Robin
son teaches school at LanEdOn.
Mrs. Seben Rains Wallace Yesterday
returned to her home mt 1905 Euclid street
northwest after a visit with her rela-
tives in Baltimore She was accom-
panied by her son, Seben Rains Wat
lace, ir.
Pickering Dodge. chairman of the COM
mittee on entertainment which arranged
the recent banquet of the Harvard Club
OF Washington. yesterday said lie al
ready is making plans for the clubs
banquet next year. Mr.. Dodge says
the next banquet will surpass all that
have been given.
Robert Carter. of Chevy Chase. had a
narrow escape from injury while motor
ing through Bethesda. Md. recently. The
crank shaft of his machine got out OF
place and the car was badly damaged
before it could be stopped. Only skillfuI
handling of the steering wheel prevented
the car from turning turtle.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-15

The administration may be expected in the
very near future to announce some definite policy
with regard to Mexico. The expulsion of Senior
Caro-, the Spanish Minister, by Carranza, has pre-
cipitated a new crisis. Not only is it altogether
unreasonable to expect the Spanish government
to pocket the insult but Carranza's action plainly
foreshadows further complications involving the
representatives of other nations. If it is the
unalterable purpose of President Wilson, after
the deplorably purposeless and futile expedition OF
last spring, to keep hands off Mexico. he cannot
much longer refrain from proposing, or at least
acquescing in, plan of action that will enable
other nations to protect their ENJOYS from insult
or injury at the hands of any of the warning fac
tons. Surely the Monroe doctrine cannot be con-
strued as affording protection to Carranza, Villa
and the rest of them while they defy the civilized
world. 1t is high time for this country to act or
remove distractions and permit other nations to
protect themselves.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-15
GETTING A START.
KEEPING A POSITION.

My readers will recall the klln-dried
adage that ANY fool can earn money. but
il takes a wise man TO keep it,
This may be rewritten to read ANY fool
can get job, hut it takes ability and
stick-to-it-iveness to hold it,
Practically every one who has looked
for work has found it. although many
may have waited weeks. months. or years
before obtaining a misunderstanding po-
sition.
1t is a fact. however. that the majority
of workers are shifters. and are con-
stantly changing their positions for bet
ter ones or for worse.
The records of prosperous business men
furnish proof positive that constant
change stands for failure.
1t is obvious, however. that an axio-
matte rule should not be established. for
bidding one to change his business base
if better opportunity presents itself: but
il may be said that the longer one holds
a position, the better off nc is or is sup
posed to be- and the higher is his repu-
tation for ability and for stability.
The law of average is safer to follow
than the rule of exception
The constant job changer. like the ha-
bitual fault finder never amounts to
much.
Every boy or man should enter the fac
tory. store. or office, with feeling that
he is going to succeed. and with firmly
set determination to remain until condi-
tons forbid. He should expect handi-
caps, and every kind of obstacle. which
he must overcome if he would win. Tn
less he is predisposed to be satisfied. and
Is willing to recognize trouble as a nat
ural and inseparable part of his upbuild-
ing. and unless he looks upon his posi-
ton as permanent one he will not do
his best. because he cannot do his best.
The trouble with most people is that
they do not work as hard TO keep a job
as they do to get one.
Holding a position is just as difficult.
and just as important, as obtaining one
in the first place.
Thousands. yes. hundreds of thousands.
of men make a good appearance, and
are or appear to be. brilliant; yet they
do not possess that stability and that
holding-on tenacity which stand for more
than transient accomplishment. 1t Is
easy for them to become dissatisfied.
partly because they were not satisfied in
the first place. They are like the tramp
printer. who. although an expert compos-
itor. never holds a job longer than a
month He possesses the ability TO get
position. but not the capacity to hold
one.
am not suggesting that you remain
forever in one place because there may
be a better position for you somewhere
else: but remember that the longer you
stay where you are. provided conditions
are right or fairly so. the better will be
your reputation for permanently.
The race horse, on a different track
each day. makes a big showing. but no.
body wants him in business.
Permanently is one Of the four wheels OF
trade. Without It the wagon OF business
will wobble on its way.
tCopyright loljl
The Washington herald., 1915-02-15

The dcmagogue and agitator must 90" assert
cd DIR, Nicholas Murray Butler, president OF
Columbia University, at the banquet of the Traf-
nc Club. "Dc>pc the great calamity in Europe
the worlds general traffic is going on as usual
Have YOU ever stopped to think what it would
mean 10 tho world if traffic were shut off sud
denly 1t means sure death. Traffic is the social
and political health Of this country. There arc
two dire necessities to keep traffic normal They
arc international and industrial peace Unless
social and political diseases suppressed traffic
will be paralvzcd Doctors at Washington thinl,
they relieve by dose OF politics." The
dcmagoguc and aGitatOr their way; those
remaining in high places are keeping much quicter
than formerly. and their numbers are to be still
further reduced They may come back at some
time in the future, when prosperity is restored to
the country and industry is resumed and there is
something for them to attack
The Washington herald., 1915-02-15
PREJUDICE HURTS HEBREWS.
Prof. Feinmann Tells Them Racial
Features should Go.

The Jews in the United States are fac
ing serious ECONOMIC problem because
OF the prejudice which exists against
their race. according to Prof. Hsyem
Feinmann. of Temple University. Phiia-
delphia. who addressed the Poale-Zion
Society. in the American Life Building
last night.
The 3.0S.OGO Jews of this country
nearly all Of whom are either in tailoring.
peddling or petty business-are constantly
moving from place to place he declar-
ed And why? Because everywhere
they are regarded foreigners. and
everywhere competition against them az
the move.
You must disseminate widely that
YOU will not attract attention: YOU must
do away with your racial features. even
extinguish yourself as people to over
come this obstacle.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-15

Exposition the offer OF the
presidency of the exposition
company was made to a
well-known business man of
San Francisco, c. c. Moore.
Besides being able and ener-
getic. he was agreeable to the
factions created by the graft
prosecution of half-dozcn
years ago. Like the board OF
directors, he was to serve
without salary. He stipulated
THAT in the conduct OF the
work there should be no
The Washington herald., 1915-02-15

\ witness who testified against Charles
Becker. the former New York police lieutenant,
twice convicted OF inspiring the murder OF Her
man Roscnthal. the gambler, now confesscs that
he sworc falsely. Four have been put to
death ior killing Rosentha but Becker whom
Two juric> have found guilty OF instgating the
crime and paying for it, has been kept from the
electric chair by various legal processes. Now
he is likely to get still another trial and the
chances OF his ever paying the penalty for his
crime arc diminishing.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-15
Women and War.

That call from Amsterdam for an international
congress of women in neutral state to oppose all
future wars may be we'll meant but it will be
ineffective. The women of Carthage gave their
hair for bowstrings in defense of their city and
Roman matrons were as bold and resolutc as the
Romans themselves in war and Spartan mothers
babe their sons to return with their shields or on
their shields, while German women in the present
war are on the firing line in East Prussia Women
arc rot less heroic in war than men.-New York
World.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-15
mo Music, War Will Cease

Boston. Feb. f.-"Without bands OF
music war will cease" said John
Philip Sousa today. The band
is the most romantic element of war
and the fact that this has been elm
mated by the great Developments in
waging war is one of the most hope
full signs for world peace. The ro-
nance of war is gone. There is moth
ing In II but drudgery."
The Washington herald., 1915-02-15

Miss Carolina Stewart has won tho premium
at beauty show and has been declared the pref
tleSt girl in New York. In the face of such a
verdict, take it that Miss Carolina has helped
her mother wash the dishes for the last time
Houston Post. The chances arc she has yet to
help her mother wash the dishes for the first time
The Washington herald., 1915-02-15
The Whole Truth,

Magistrate-Why did you beat your
wife so numerically?
Prlsoner-Wcll, yer honor. she aSSra-
waited me by sayin' she'd have me up
before that hald-hcaded old fool, mean
in you. yer honor
Magistrate-You're discharGed.-Boston
Transcript
The Washington herald., 1915-02-15

People who remember the plucky flights of
Claude Grahamc White, in this city, in the days
when aviation vastly more hazardous than
now, will rejoice in his escape from the North
Sea into which he plunged with his arship after
tic raid by British airmcn German positions
in RclCiurm
The Washington herald., 1915-02-15

resolution has been introduced in the House
directing the President to declare a provisional
embargo on the expectation OF wheat. Hasn't
Secretary McAdoo already reported that such an
embargo already exists because OF lack of MGR
chant ships
The Washington herald., 1915-02-15

Count Ferdinand Zeppelin is much more inter-
esting and attractive when he talks of the trans
Atlantic voyage in one of his airships which he
plans to make after the than when he talks
of the humanity of German aeronauts in dropping
non explosive bombs over the unattended parts
OF the euemy's country.-New York Sun.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-15

Every American who has a relative on the
Lusltana will hope that the big liner is speeding
along under the Stars and Stripes. In that event
while she may strike mine she will not be tor
pedocd sunk while she has any passengers on
board.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-15

German soldiers tossed cigarettes into the
British trenches and tho Tommes smoked them
as they continued to fire at the enemy through
the loopholes, says dispatch from the front
The cigarettes probably of the same brand
that the war correspondents smoke
The Washington herald., 1915-02-15
Agreed.

Il would I were bird" she sang.
II wish you WERE said her husband.
You would go South for the winter
without its costing me anything. '-Life.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-15
Safety First.

My dear. l vow started for home at
3 o'clock"
1T is now after l.. Three hours to go
ten blocks?'
My dear, you know how slow the
going is these days. Teller has to look
out for trenches, barbed wire. and
mnes'-Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-15
Morning Smiles.


a Maine jury has awarded woman
$3.50" damages for breach of promise.
Tickle gentlemen had best beware "As
Maine, so goes the nation."-Cincinnati
Times-Star.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-15

Begin at the bottom and work your
way up, Patrick. That is the only way"
1T can't be done in my business. I'm
well digger. Comet
The Washington herald., 1915-02-15

Jack-Iou and Kitty seem to prefer
billiards to bridge.
Tom-fes every time the balls kiss
we follow their eXample-Boston Tran
script.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-15

Z A New York bread-liner sold quart of his
blood for SIS price very far above its value
in Europe TODAY.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-15

The talk of extra session serves to remind
that the two-act dramas that used to be staged
in the Capital have given way to continuous
vaudeville.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-15
Planning an Exposition.
BY JOHN ID. BARRY.

-FOUR years ago, shortly after the National
l government made its formal recognition of
San Francisco the site for the International
The Washington herald., 1915-02-15
New York Hotel Arrivals.

New York. Feb. 14.--Arrivals at New
York hotels from Washington today
were:
Grand Flanders
C. DIETRICH s. T. Mcclure
w Il. Enright. Woodward
Cumberland Mrs. +. A. Root
Miss ]. Faneuilli Longacre-
Herald Square W. 4. WeddeTspoon
II. +. French, York
DR. Grace Mrs II. Meggett.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-15
MONDAY. FEBRUARY Is. 1915.
A Line O Cheer Each Day o the Year.
First printing of original poem, written daily
for The Washington Herald.
By JOHN KENDRICK BANGS.

The night was dark-but then l looked for light
The day was ill-but then looked for good.
The fray was ferce-but in its mad alright
| looked for little hints of Brotherhood
And night and day,
And in that mad ARRAY
Whate'er the woe in which my soul was caught
l never failed to find that thing l sought
For light, and good
And Brotherhood
In goodly share
Are everywhere!
Copyright. lsl5D
The Washington herald., 1915-02-15

patronage. With the directors he entered into an
agreement that all appointments should be made
for merit alone, plan scrupulously regarded and
one of the means of building an efficient organi-
cation.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-15

Miss Kate Gordon. of New Orleans.
will be among the guests of honor at
king Cotton's ball. tonight at the New
Willard. and will be in the receiving line
as ons of the most distinguished repre-
sentatives Of her State-having deferred
her departure to Norfolk to be present
In addition to the patrons and patron
esses already announced for King Cot
The Washington herald., 1915-02-15

Meanwhile, President Moore asked for meet
ing of the San Francisco Chapter of the American
Institute OF Architects with more than $50 menu
bcrs He explained that his purpose to have
them select twelve representatives from whom he
should himself appoint six to act an architect
ural board. The board called in several archi-
tects from outside, McKin, Meade & White
Carrere & Hastings, and Henry Bacon, of New
York, and Robert Farquhar of Los Angeles.
George w. kellam of San Francisco, made
architectural chief
The Washington herald., 1915-02-15

Mrs. Seben Rains Wallace Yesterday
returned to her home mt 1Ooi Euclid street
northwest after a visit with her reIa-
tives in Baltimore. She was accom-
panied by her son. Seben Rains Wat
lace. ir.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-15

Mrs. Charles ". Richardson will oper
her city house. 1917 Connecticut avenue
Wednesday for the annual meeting o.
the George Washington Memorial As
ISOLATION. The president. Mrs. Henry +
Dimnck of New York will preside
The Washington herald., 1915-02-15

Miss Elizabeth Robinson. of the Eutah
Apartments. is planning a trip to New
York to confer with publishers of her
poems and short stories. Miss Robin
son teaches school at Langdon.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-15

Pickering Dodge. chairman of III
mittee on entertainment which al
the recent banquet of the Harvar
OF Washington. yesterday said
ready is making plans for the
banquet next year. Mr.. Dodg
the next banquet will surpass a
have been given.