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The Washington herald., 1915-10-25
THE FACE OF WAR.

and the discipline brutal enough to
make any man wish for respite and es-
cape. English captains were simply
reclaiming runaway Englishmen. their
government said.
They were lighting single ha nded
against Napoleon with all Europe at
his back; they could not suffer their
navy to be drained Of its men at such
a time as tSat. when liberty the world
over. II might be, was staked upon
their success Thousands OF her sail
ors were in fact deserving: It was no.
tOrious where they went; and they
must be found.
Many of the men who were impressed
could show American naturalization
papers; but no naturalization papers
could avail for their exemption from
impressment IL allegiance were indie
feasible.
The bitter and intolerable thing was
that British officers made no pretense
OF investigation: took what men they
chose, American or English. not de-
clining negroes even; and tnsulted the
flag Of the United States by every
method they employed
Insult reached its climax when the
English cruiser Leopard followed the
American frigats Chesapeake out OF
Hampton Roads. fred upon her, and
look Tour men from ner as ueseEteE5-
the Chesapeake having but a single
gun ready for use USOO.
Mr.. Jefferson saw the face of war In
all this. but would not propose any
means of redress The only remedy be
would suggest was a fleet of gunboats
for the defense of the ports, less costly
than Notifications. less dangerous also.
his creed said. TO principles OF self
government and the maintenanc OF a
modest central power rhan forml-
dabIe navy. II Americah seamen we're
not safe against attack at sea- IL was
best that they should stay in port
where the country could make good
their defense.
He found IT impossible. indeed. to do
away with sea-going ships OF war alto
gether. At the very outset of his ad-
ministration he had been obliged to
send a squadron against the pirates OF
TrIpoli. who openly made war on the
commerce of the United States. The
six frigates then kept in commission
proved unsuitable for the service. and
he was forced to consent to the con-
struction of a few vessels more suit
able. which promptly brought Tripoli
to terms.
But he did not allow even the Trip
oIItan war usoe-IsO5) TO bring a real
navy into existence.
Tomorrow "An Experiment In Re-
taIIntIou-
The Washington herald., 1915-10-25

~ NGLAND'S only mastery was or
the sea. II she could not cut OF
- the conquering CoTsican's re-
sources there she could not hope &c
check him at all.
For a little while she observed nomi-
nal peace with him lsO2-1so5). but
that was soon broken.
Nelson had utterly destroyed the
French fleet at the Nile august /,
1880; and now broke the naval power
Of Spain and OF france alike on the
great day OF Trafalgar October 81
ls05).
But on land. apparently. the corsi-
can could not be beaten.
England determined that at least his
coasts should be shut Up aud the trade
Of his allied and subject states de-
stroyed; and. since she could not make
an actual blockade Of all Europe. she
resolved to make n paper blockade, and
enforce Il as she might by captures Al
sea.
BY n series OF Orders in Council
MAY, 1906 April, 1907 she virtually
declared every port OF Europe ana the
Indies closed against neutral trace.
Napoleon answered with series OF
DEGREES November. 1906 August, lelVj
which closed every English port aiso,
40 far as such cruisers as France mao
left could close them, or seizures IN
French ports make the orders good:
Fling condemnation, even capture anu
were to be the penalties
imposed on all who should be causht
ignoring the mandates Of either I'M
nerIous leader In that desperate com
bat of nations.
America was not the special target
of these extraordinary measures. IheS
were simply unprecedented acts OF war
in a struggle which had at last trah-
scended every guile and standard.
But Americas trade was llkeiy 10 ne
cut away at the roots as enectuaIly as
IL all Europe had declared war against
her. Moreover. she was helpless
Mr.. Jefferson had brought party
IN mower which had dismantled the
navy which the Federalists had begun:
The few ships that remained were ued
I'M at the docks out OF repair. out OF
or lacking crews ana
equipment.
English cruisers overhauled Ameri-
can merchantmen when and where they
pleased, looked into their manifests
and bills OF ladlng. forbade them their
voyage ~ they chose. and took their
seamen OF to serve in their own crews
II was indIsputable English law that
a British subjects allegiance was In
defeasible and could not be renowned.
Many a man upon American ships was
in fact deserter from the British
navy. where the pay was poor enough
The Washington herald., 1915-10-25
NOT THE RIGHT PUNCH.
An ArtfuI Dodge to Influence Amer
lean War sentiment.

lean w
Persons addicted TO the habit of read
ing Punch, the famous London journal
had better look sharp when buying their
copv this week. The American Truth
Society. a pro-German organization, has
assembled a number OF cartoons appear
ing in Punch during the civil war and In
the lS7Gg. and has bound them inside the
familiar cover with Toby sitting on the
hooks Various news stand dealers. when
patrons ask them for Punch. hand out
this compilation, and charge the conVen-
tional 10 cents. The cartoons. IT Is hardly
necessary to add, have been chosen with
care as those most likely to make Amer
leans offended with the English.
The fifteen fulI-page cartoons are de-
Scribed on the cover Of the publication as
some famous and forgotten cartoons
that the present generation Of Americans
sbouId see" over the fac-simile OF the
cover used by Punch is the inscription
across the TOP in red letters. AS Eng
land secs l.. 5. shown ia Punch.
The cartoons are mostly those pub
Hshed during the American civil war.
while a few. bear dates indicating they
were published in the us. Under the
nictures are comments reading: John
civil war" The British lion always
keeps an eye open for u.s." "A claim
AGAINST England is always 'Bunkum,'
etc Five OF the cartoons bear no date
nor anything to show when or where
they were published, although the cover
won,a lead one to believe the cartoons
were all taken from Punch. One, In par
ticuIar, is a cartoon Of the financial condi-
,ion of ireland. England and Scotland at
the end of the present ware group after
the Rsokoon.
To several persons asking for copies OF
Punch. the German-American compila-
tion vas handed out without any sx-
The Washington herald., 1915-10-25
by T.. ID. JOHNS.

Preparations are being made 10 hold a
Democratic caucus on the army bill. IL
Is understood that Chairman Hay will
make an effort To reach an agreement
with the President and the Secretary
of War upon the new legislation which
is to be sent to Congress from the de-
partment and that he will ask the
Democrats at the caucus to adopt this
program and force il through the House
substantially as it comes from the war
Department. The committee, II IS be
leved. can be controlled by the Demo-
Gratis and comparatively short work VIII
be- made OF the army legislation
or course hearings will be held. but
Chairman Hay expects to line up his
committee in support of the administra-
tion's program and the legislation TO be-
passed will he practically agreed to when
Congress Convenes. BY this procedure
the Democratic leaders expect 10 Keep
down the army appropriations to the
War DEPARTMENTS estimates at least un-
til the bill has passed the House.
When the bill reaches the tioor of the
House the Republicans will make an ef-
fort 10 enlarge the army program. What
success they will meet will depend upon
the condition OF the Democratic orSant-
zation. The Democrats in the House
will have a new leader. Representative
Kitchin. OF North Carolina. and IL is a
question whether he will he able to keep
the Democrats under control as did Rep
resentative Underwood. Of Alabama.
In the Senate the debate will not be
limited and some important changes are
apt to be made In the army hin. \ ma
iority OF the Senator's who have dis
,ussed the situation appear 10 favor 4
LARGER regular force. There is no doubt
% - ,,.gn ,.a9a
upon following the recommendations OF
the War College division OF the General
Stan Chairman Chamberlain. OF the
Senate Committee on Military Affairs. in
his letter TO the Secretary Of War at the
close OF the last session ot Congress. in
The Washington herald., 1915-10-25
Conclusive Evidence.

The President has given abundant evidences
of his strongly pacific disposition. These cuI-
minated in his declaration that there is such a
thing as being too proud to fight" If he has been
driven to the conclusion that large increase in
our military and naval defenses is essential it
will be conclusive to the minds of all Americans
except cranks and persons with conscientious
seruples against the use of force. These last. u
consistent. would oppose the police and the sher-
If and prisons much as they oppose warships,
ord
The Washington herald., 1915-10-25

at is apparent" says DR.. Thomas D. Wood of
New York. chairman of the committee health
problems in education OF the National Education
Association that within the last decade the actual
and Wanted physical superiority of country people
and children those living in the city has
been reversed, and now it is confidently affirmed
that for the entire population city jewellers are
more healthy than those who dwell in rural dis
tricts; city life is heathful than that of the
country" Does this near that we must begin to
expect long visits from Cur country relatives in
search of rejuyena.ion? .
The Washington herald., 1915-10-25

PLANTATION as to its being only fac
simile copy of ancient cartoons.
In the interests of neutrality. one per-
son who has been reading the German
comic papers for years called attention to
the fact that many Of the cartoons pub
lished in these papers at the time the
Mexican situation first came up were
more than a match in their offense to
Americans for any of the cartoons now
resurrected from PUnch.-New York
Evening Post
The Washington herald., 1915-10-25
Morning Smiles.

Does your suburban neishbor raise his
own vegetables"
NO; he comes in the night and lifts
mine Baltimore American
And when shall take the sleeping
dTaught. doctor"
well. about fifteen minutes before you
SO TO sleep. Boston Transcript.
Grubbs-Do you find that your wife can
keep a secret
Stubbs-Well. not exactly: but she can
keep il gOing.-RichmOnd Times Dispatch.
Irate Father-Its astonishing. Richard.
how much money YOU need.
Son-I don't need II, father. it's the
hotel keepers. the tsilors, and the, taxi
cab men.-Boston Transcript
You say this picture is worth SOU,
and vet you are offering it for ten"
Yes"
Something wrong here" declared the
policeman I'll have 10 take you in
Nothing wrong. oAicer.' interposed
the dealer. Hes the tist"-LouisviIIe
Courier-JournaL
Who is that fellow eulosizing this
grand and glorious republic
Il don't know who he is but when You
hear a man talking like that the chances
are ten to one that he thinks tbs grand
and glorious republic ought Il support
him. "-Birminghsm Ass-Hsrald
The Washington herald., 1915-10-25

More than $4,000 white rats being used for
experimental purposes by scientists OF the Univer-
sity Of Pennsylvania who hope TO solve all sorts
OF pulling problems affecting the human race.
Ii they would only the common variety OF
,st they might incidentally help to solve another
important problem.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-25

Texas ranchmen living along the Rio Crahde
have appealed to Gov. Ferguson for protection
for ;heir lives and property. II this cannot be
had, their appeal says they ask immunity from
prosecution in order that they may at their own
risk, cross the Rio Grande and get back property
stolen from them and taken to Mexico. Their ap-
peal sounds altogether reasonable even il it does
convey huniliat;ng reflection on the State and
Federal governments.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-25

4 German professor has written book in
which he says Americans "in their frenzcd bust
ness life and lust for gain have become a ncr-
VOWS, sickly race" and that during his visit here
in 1904 mo other question was put to one often
as that concerning the degcneracy OF the race.
But as yet OFT degeneracy mas not led US to muir
der;ng women and children.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-25

An Illinois man suing for divorce charges that
his wife became enraged and threatened to kill
him because he reminded her it their wedding
anniversary. But why should patient wife be
reminded Of a past fault for which she was evil
IDENTIFY sorry.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-25

There will be so many Democrats in the Senate
al the opening of the Sxty-fourth Congress that
some OF them will be compelled to sit among the
Republicans AS matter OF fact there mem
bers sitting on either side who would feel more
at home il they changed places.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-25

A man in New York who arrested for
annoying a strange young woman ascribed his
act to state OF mind cngendered by chop suey.
The Judge who is himself something OF ORR
entail scholar said 20 poo ten buck" which is a
Chinese expression indicative OF scepticisnl.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-25
Only n Short Stem.

New York is hoping that the unemployment
present moment unemployment seems to be mainly
voluntary. From hunting job to striking for
higher pay is but short step these restless days.
Springfield Republican
The Washington herald., 1915-10-25

Kansas civil service examiners allow thirty
points in a hundred for personal appearance and
demeanor, in determining the qualifications Of
girl stenographers They would have to go away
above thirty to do justice to lot OF them who
live in Washington.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-25

And now comes a Columbia University pro-
lessor to tell that white dresses, white car
riagc<, white nursery walls and white attire of
nurses and mothers ruin babies eyes. But he
will have to admit that it is taking a long time
to make the human race blind.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-25

Not only is it predicted that the Panama Canal
will be reopened traffic by the first OF next year,
but an expert expresses the belief that ii will be
a better canal a result of the great slide in the
Galliard cut. The news should have the effect Of
dispclling a lot of premature pcssimism.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-25

There were 24O different game laws passed in
the various States during the past year. causing
a confusion which calls for an carly and drastic
remedy The possibility of being proceeded against
for nesting out of season has already caused a
large number OF our wild birds to abandon laying
altogether.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-25

Set your troubles all behind
Men who carry packs,
Who're to common-sense inclined
Bear them on their backs.
Best to keep your worries, too,
Where they can't impair the view,
And perhaps as on you bear
You'll forget that they are there.
tCopyuSht- lsls)
The Washington herald., 1915-10-25

Numbers of able-bodied young men are said to
be leaving England for the United States to avoid
conscription There is said to be no way to pre-
vent them leaving. And what is worse there is
probably no way to prevent them coming,
The Washington herald., 1915-10-25

1t is stated that the United States government
will give Villa safe asylum" in this country If
he will quit fighting in Mexico. It's all right. OF
course, but we must make sure that the asylum is
absolutely safe.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-25

Sixty petitions in bankruptcy have been filed
against an English duke who married an Ameri-
can heiress. His creditors probably regret that
he is not Mormon.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-25
A Line O Cheer Each Day o the Year.
By JOHN KENDRICK BANGS.
OUT OF SIGHT.

first printing original poem. written as;iy
for The Washington Herald
The Washington herald., 1915-10-25

Then this experimental began to tell me how
he had reached his present attitude toward food.
Like most people interested in diet, he longed,
in so far as he could, to escape from the muddy
vesture OF decay. He believed that most of his
trouble had been due to the clogging of the sys-
TEN with waste matter. So he decided that he
would not give his system so much to do Nu-
triton was important; but there sense
in supplying more than the system could assimi-
late. So his first task to keep himself from
being burdened with substances that weighed him
down. His experimenting led him to the belief
that starehy foods. as they were prepared among
us, did not contain enough nourishment TO provide
for their proper digestion. So he cut them out
every dairy product. Milk butter eggs and
cheese, in his opinion, overloaded the system with
nourishment 1t was absurd for mature people to
eat much children. who needed nourshment
not only for their immediate sustenance, but for
growth as well. He gradually found himself living
diet of fruit and vegetables, carefully avoid
ing. however, those vegetables that contained
starch. such as all beans except string beans, po
tatoes, peas and beets.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-25
Diet.
Dr. John 70. nanny.


vegetarian Of my acquaintance who has
curious theories on the subject of food seemed a
littl. embarrassed the other day when j asked him
how he first became interested in dieting well,
III happened in this way" he said "A few years
ago there something wrong with me- /
thought that something was wrong with life
became depressed that | decided to commit
suicide. But had scruples about making mess
So thought would starve myself tc death. l
went off tc a strange place and ! shut myself up
in an apartment and took to my bed and waited
for the end to come For the FIRST few days I
suffered good deal. Then. to my surprise, I
began to feel better. At the end OF week
felt so we'll that it dawned upon me life wasn't
such bad thing after all. ! went out and took
a walk Though l knew l ought to feel weak
was stronger than had been for months. My
body was lighter and my mind was clearer and
the whole aspect OF the world was cheerful.
realized that my trouble hadn't been in the world
1t had been in me. That day / began to eat
again. but very carefully From that time l have
been experimenting with food and think that |
have solved the problem. to myself, at any rate.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-25

When | asked if this way OF living did not
occasion great deal OF inconvenience my qucs-
ton received with shrug OF the shoulders.
my way is much more convenient than the aver
age way. In the first place, | am comfortable in
body and serene in mind, and behave better in
my social relations than | did before. | am a
better citizen I'm less burden than | used to
be to those around me. Many OF our rritatons
and resentments due to the physical discom-
forts caused by food. Most people have more or
less dim realization OF this fact. Think how diff
ferent we when we feel right from what we
when feel wrong. There are moments of
sanity for nearly every one, when the petty trials
OF life either disappear seem 10 be of no ae-
count. when, in other words, they take their prop
er place in the scheme OF things. During those
moments we all that life is really worth living.
The man who sincerely believes that life isn't
worth living is certain to be diseased His whole
system is poisoned"
The Washington herald., 1915-10-25

But how about the social side OF eating:"
houses of your friends and TO refuse what they
offer you at the table,?
at was at first. Then it dawned upon me
that my friends didn't ask me for the purpose Of
forcing to eat what ] didn't want. That
would have been a wretched kind OF hospitality
from their point OF view wei! my
They would prefer that | should do as l pleased.
When | explained just how | felt they didn't
mind Some Of them merely amused They
were all glad to let choose from whatever
they had Nearly always they had several things
that | could eat, much more than | cared about
eating. A good many OF social slaverics of
this kind largely imaginary. A little independ-
ence brushes them away altogether.
Then this enthusiast went to outline some
of the benefits that would result if most people
followed his way of living Superfuous flesh
would become a disgrace, a proof of neglectfu
living an expression of disease. People would
be lighter and quicker on their feet, more alert
mentally, more social, more free. There would
be a marked decrease in the use of stimulants;
for the habit of stimulating directly associ-
ated with the abuse of food; every one knew that
a big dinner much easier to get away with
If it were taken with wine. Healthy bodies would
express themselves in healthy relations and &C
Invites. There would be much less immortality
And as for the economic effect it would be aston
ishing No longer would there be the fierce COM
petition among nations for places in the sum- There
would be abundance of food for every one, vastly
more than needed. THE world is all right" said
this philosopher. "The only trouble is that we
haven't learned how to live in it and how. to use
its abundance" "
The Washington herald., 1915-10-25

81 don't like to lay down rules for any one.
Circumstances alter cases and what's one mans
meat is another mans poison. We hear good
deal Of talk about getting back to natural ways
Of living, or, as people often say. getting back to
the normal But how do we know what is natural
or normal? The nature of the of today is
very different from the nature OF the savage as a
result OF the modifying influences of civilization
If savage were to take up his life among he
would suffer. II the civilized man were to live
among savages he would suffer too. For genera
tons the human system has been trying to adapt
itself to changing conditions The marvel is that
it has succeeded well. But in the process there
has been a good deal of unnecessary sacrifice in
health and peace of mind Much OF it is due to
food. to the kinds of foods and the quantities
we consume. II most of US were to cut in hall
the amount we eat each day we should feel bet
ter"
The Washington herald., 1915-10-25

The Minister Of Nicaragua and Nine
Chamorra have arrived In washington
from New York.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-25

The Secretary Of the Interior and Mrs.
Lane returned yesterday from weekend
motor trip through Virginia. Mrs. Lane
who spent the las! two weeks In New
York with Mrs. AdoIph Caspar Miller.
returned TO Washington Thursday In
time to accompany the Secretary on the
brief automobile tour.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-25

The Brazilian Ambassador. who spent
few days In Washington. has Joined
Mime. da Cana at Lakewood, N ]. They
will return to the embassy early In No
yeuber
The Washington herald., 1915-10-25

Mrs. Eugene w. Watson. widow OF Rear
Admiral Watson. L. s. n. and the Misses
Watson have given up their home in
Washington. and will spend the winter
at rs Amsterdam avenue. New York.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-25

Mrs. Merrill. widow OF Mai Merrill.
I. : 4. has returned to her apartment
at the Portland for the winter. after
having spent the season at Casanova,
y Y.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-25

Col and Mrs. Thomas l. Casey. after
a visit TO Canada. have returned for The
season to their apartment at Stoneleigh
The Washington herald., 1915-10-25
Doings of Society

The President attended services at the
Central Presbyterian Church yesterday
morning. accompanied by Mrs. Norman
Gait and Miss Margaret Wilson mo-
tor ride occupied the afternoon.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-25

Mrs. Samuel T Howard and Miss NelIi..
Ilalre Howard. who spent the summer
IN Virginia and AshevilIe. y =. have ~
turned TO the city. and ar sta bIishad NJ
the Wyoming for the wirtar
The Washington herald., 1915-10-25

ss HTeoie. sister or Lieut. p. St
John Greble. is the guest Of c., -
Mrs Edward DonneIIy. at Fort n
The Washington herald., 1915-10-25

Lieut. and Mrs. Edwin P Parker have
reg! 10 Fort Myer from the Instruc-
ton camp at Tobyhanna.