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Hannis Taylor Wastes a Wall.

That celebrated international law expert Han
mis- Taylor denounces the decree of Great Britain
making cotton absolutely contraband as "a brutal
OF llcgality which should be resented not only
by the South but by the entire American people /"
The American people know what they should re-
sent without being coached by Mr.. Taylor, who is
having hard time assembling that love for
Great Britain which he fervidly professed in a
recent address. Just now the American people
are resentng the murder of 100 American citizens
by Germany. which nation will be stopped by the
contraBsnd order from getting cotton to put
into her powerful explosives. At least shall
have the satisfaction of knowing that, il
any more American travellers are killed, it will not
be by explosives manufactured from the products
Of fields. Just we'll as Mr.. Taylor knows
that the contraband order will keep product for
use in warfare out of Germany, he knows that
neutral countries will be permitted'to import all
the cotton they need for legitimate purposes and
that the contraband order will be carried out with
the least possible injury to the interests of the
United States. Since Germany, a nation with
which this country is on the verge of severing
friendly relations, alone is seriously affected by
the contraband order the cause of Mr. Taylor's
excitement is not likely to affect large num-
Der OF Americans And, besides, his is wasted
wall at this stage Of the proceedings
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powers which made 1t seem like a vert-
table government with respect to all deal
ings with foreign states. in the max
Ing of war and conclusion of peace. in
the maintenance of land and naval
forces for national defence, and in the
raising of loans on the faith and credit
of the United States.
1t was authorized, too, to act as abb
solute arbiter ofSdisputes between the
States, to establish and regulate post
offices. to determine the alloy and the
value of all coin struck either by its
own authority or by the authority Of the
States. to fix the standard of weights
and measures. and to regulate all deal
ings with the Indian tribes
But it had absolutely no power to lay
taxes of any kind.
1t was to get its means of support by
reC.uisition on the States-by requests
which 1t had no right to transmute into
commands.
The Confederation had no Executive
but only its talkative Congress. in which
the States big and little had an equal
voice: which could decide no important
matter without the concurrence of at
least nine out of the thirteen little COM
monwealths which had but just now
formed the Jealous partnership.
Its Congress was but a board OF ad-
vice: and its advice could be ignored
with impunity.
Tomo-row-The Impotent Con-
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HISTORY BUILDERS,
When Lord Ashburton Was Snubbed
,witten Expressly for The Washington Herald)
Nv DR. E. L. EDWARDS

tWntten Expressly Tor The Washington Herald)
BY DIR. f. j. EDWARDS.
Shortly after Daniel Webster resigned
the office Of Secretary of State. which
he held under President William Henry
Harrison and for a time under President
Tyler, he made brief excursion to
Europe. Upon his return to the United
States. he was invited by a few friends
to be their guest at a private dinner at
the old Aston House in New York City.
Upon an occasion Of that kind Webster
| always unbent. No one could exceed
him in the ability to make every per-
son at the little banquet table feel per-
fectly at home. Upon this occasion,
Webster was especially companionable
and at last said to his friends that he
was persuaded that he might with pro-
priety tell them a little unwritten his
tory
He said that after the death OF Presi-
dent Harrison ne determined to retire
from public life He was anxious to build
up competency: he knew that If he
gave himself up exclusively to the prac-
tce of his profession he would receive
satisfactory retainers and could in few
years accumulate considerable fortune.
President Tyler, however, urged him to
remain as Secretary of State. principal
ly for the reason that Lord Ashburton
had been sent by Great Britain to the
United States to negotiate treaty by
which the boundary line between Maine
and Canada could be determined. There
was good deal of feeling about this
boundary. and at one time it seemed
likely to cause hostilities.
With Lord Ashburton. Mr.. Webster per-
fected the Ashburton treaty which es-
tablisehd those boundaries.
Webster then told his friends at this
dinner that it occurred to him that it
would be possible in view of the fact
that Lord Ashburton was in Washington.
to settle the Oregon boundary question
and to do that before the public got ex-
cited about it. He went so far as to say
to Lord Ashburton that he would be
willing to sign a treaty which would
define boundary line for the Oregon
territory which would be satisfactory
to Great Britain provided Great Britain
would aid the United States in persuad-
ing Mexico to sell San Francisco Bay
and village and some surrounding ter
ritory to the Federal government.
Webster said to these friends that Lord
Ashburton jumped at the proposition
and Immediately wrote home for in
structions Some weeks later, he called
upon Webster and somewhat sadly in
formed him that he had received word
from London to attend exclusively to
his mission. which was the Maine boun-
dairy question. Ashburton was in fact
snubbed by his home office. II England
had been as ready to accept the PROPOSE
ton as Lord Ashburton was. the Oregon
boundary would have been settled four
years before it was and to England's
entire satisfaction. Mr.. Webster said
that he had never before told this Incl
dent to any one.
copyright, 1885, by +. J. Edwards. All rights re-
terved.l
Tomorrow DR.. Edwards will tell Of
Daniel Webster's Look Into the Fu-
ture."
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NAVAL ORDERS.

ysstaI. Lebanon fstap>co Ontario. PatuSeut
and Souoma arrived Al Norfolk, August Il Triton
suiled for No,fc;k August q: Barney arrived al
Seventh StrSxt Wharf Washington. August a
Bsinhridge arrived at Jo'c August q: Fox arrived
at Aberdeen Wash. August IL Marlborough and
il2 arrived at Newncrt. August q Onion arrived .,
Hampton Roads. August q; yorktown arrived al
SaIina Cruz, Angus; n: Chattanpogn arrived Al
Manzanillo. August Fl: Raleigh arrived at Sar
Dtco. August g: Nero arrived at 6,,zy.na,, August
q Saturn lrrivcl at B:emerton. August 2; Dolphin
arrived at New L,p,lou. August e. Galveston arrived
at Chinsw ahg.so, August .: Jason arrived at Cap<
Hsitien August 2; Liies-sS arrived Of fompkins
vfilc. August e. Tennessee arrived at Hamp,os
Reads, Auxst g.
ORDERS To OFFICERS.
Lieut. Commander H. n. Jensen. detached duty
coanectiou torpedo station. keypnrt. WISH: 10
inspector II udnance m cbsrge. Pacific Coast tor
pedo station.
lieut. AIh-r, Norris. detached sarasoo; to hona
- wait crdezA
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hatteras Graveyard.

The announcement that construction work has
been started on the breakwaters that will inclose
the proposed harbor Of refuge for ships cruising
States is of special interest to Baltimore. The
artificial harbor that is to be made Just inside of
Cape Lookout off the North Carolina coast is
located just to the southwark of the treacherous
and shifting shoals that reach out from Cape
Hatteras. These Hatteras shoals-the main
graveyard of the Atlantic coast-lie just to the
southwark Of the entrance to the Chesapeake Bay.
When the breakwater, upon which work has
been started, shall be completed there will be a
sheltered refuge deep enough to accommodate the
largest ocean-going ships and big enough to
anchor twenty ships at once. The refuge harbor
that is be created inside Cape Lookout is to be
mile square The cost Of building the break
water and of protecting the entrance channel to
the harbor will be about $Asa6ooo The records
show that, during the past ten years, f3l lives
have been lost and $zsoo.ooo Of shipping has been
destroyed Of this section Of the Atlantic cost
Baltimore American.
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The American Peace and Arbitration League
approves the military training camps for business
men and college men at Plattsburg n. ". and
elsewhere throughout the United States A. B.
Humphrey director OF the league says: "Wc
maintain that every able-bodied citizen, whether
he likes or dislikes it. is subject to military duty
when called on by the government, and that all
the talk about any citizen volunteering or not
volunteering under certain conditions is not only
against the explicit mandates of the Constitution
but is contrary to the spirit of our institutions,
and the sooner the American people recognize
these facts and reconcile themselves to them the
nearer we shall approach peace and national Sc
curity." We are listening for denuneiation of
the league from the peaee-at-any- pricers, or at
least . demand that it change its name.
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CANARY COURTS DEATH.
Bird Starving Herself Because Her
Mate Is Dead.

New York. Aug. 23-Nellie, a canary
heretofore of joyous disposition. Is ex-
pected to die within a day of two of
starvation. She has refused to eat
since her mate. Dick. died three days
ago. Dick is believed to have commit
teed suicide, as he was found dead on
Thursday morning with head thrust
between the bars of his cage.
John Deertaz, of 1908 Jamaica ave-
nue.. Richmond Hill, owner of the birds,
mourned the loss of Dick. of whom he
was very fond. But Mrs. Dick. known
to the family as Nellie. has been in
consolable ever since. Nothing tempts
her appetite. She seems to be dying
of grief" said Mr.. Deertaz yesterday.
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Rare Cabinet Found,

Natchez. Miss, Aug. "a rare Chinese
cabinet, or piece of furniture of similar
nature. has been discovered in a Ioca;
renovating establishment and Is now on
exhibit. The cabinet. according to ex-
perts. is between 500 and loo. years old.
II was made by some Chinese artist CEN
turtles ago. but is remarkably well pre-
served. and the gold leaf on the carv-
ing is almost as bright as when placed.
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London dispatches declare the losses sustained
by Germany in her invasion OF Russia will mot
only staggcr humanity hut Berlin WE'LL AS
TO the latter, We cannot say; but if humanity is
not stagger-rrooi by this time, it is through no
fault OF the German Empire
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DR.. Anna Shaw suggests that tho of
Georgia who claim the chivalrous protection of
woman'> honor the motive for the Leo Frank
atrocity more worthy and practically attest
their desire for her welfare by granting their
mothers, sisters and wives the franchise.
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Milton Snclngs, a leader OF organized labor,
who recently rcsirncd the vice presidency OF the
misnamed Labor National Peace Council, says
the man who had charge OF the leagues finances
is Henry B. Martin, former colaborcr with David
Lamar. Mr.. Martin has probably not found the
job too arduous lately.
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, when most of her guests arrived on
| horseback.
Maj. and Mrs. Lanier are spending
some time at Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs Chauncey NJ. Depew. who
have been spending some time at Lenox.
Mass. left there yesterday.
Mrs. E. W. Sells and Miss Sells. of
| Leesburg. Va, are spending some time
at the Shoreham.
Mr.. F. c. Proctor. of Beaumont, Tex,
is at the Shoreham.
Gen. Lawrence Riggs has left for
an extended trip through the West.
where he will visit the Exposition.
| Among the guests registered at the
| Chateau Lake Louise. Montreal. are
Mrs. Marshall Field. of this city, and
party, including Mrs. Eames and Mrs.
Worthington. of Chicago: Mrs. Drog.
of this city: Mrs. Sands, Mrs. Burke
Louis Delaffield. all of New York.
| Mrs. Marshall Field and party are
| making their visit to the Canadian
| Rockies. and plan to make an extended
visit at Banff.. Alberta.
| Mr.. Delaffield has just returned from
a long trip through the Yoho VAL
ley. where he made several climbs to
! considerable height.
Prominent registered at the Cana
dian Pacific Hotel at Lake Louise,
Montreal, are Mrs. W. II. Taft wife
of the Former President of the United
States. accompanied by Miss Helen
Taft and Miss Heron. The party spent
much time taking in the various side
| trips. subsequently, leaving for Vic
| toria.
| Mr.. NJ. Hioki, of Tokyo. Japan. has
arrived in Washington and is stop
ping at the Shoreham
An interesting wedding will take place
tomorrow afternoon at $50 o'clock.
when Miss May Roper. daughter of the
First Assistant Postmaster General and
Mrs. Roper. will become the bride of
Mr.. David r. Coke. of Huntsville. s. c.
Only a family party will witness the
ceremony. which will take place at the
home of the brides parents in Fifteenth
street. Mrs. r. Reyburn Berklin will
7 be the matron OF honor and Miss Grace
Roper, the brides sister. and Miss Ruth
Lawton. the bridegroom's niece. will be
the maids of honor
The bridegroom's brother will be best
man. There will be no reception and
the couple will leave Immediately after
the ceremony for a Northern trip. They
will make their future home in Harris
vile, S. C.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbank Twigg, of Mark
ham. Va. arrived at the New willard
yesterday after stay of some length in
Montana.
Mrs. Paul Andrews left yesterday for
a motor trip to Breton Woods, her
daughter. Mrs. Morgan Belmont, with
Mr.. Belmont. being at Hampstead. Long
| Island, for the first weeks Of their honey
moon.
Mrs. Richard H. Townsend will give a
dinner tomorrow evening at Newport
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles W. Parker and
Miss Parker. of St Louis. Mo-. have ar
rived at the Shoreham for a short stay.
Mrs. William F. Draper. Mrs. Gibson,
Fahnestock. Miss Martha A. Goldman.
and Mr.. and Mrs. Edward B. Mclean
are some of the Washington society
folk who have taken boxes for the New
port horse show.
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A New y orb man has obtained permission OF
the court for mis- young daughter to discard her
middle name, the only reason given being that a
friend has made most serious objections to it"
The fact that the friend is millionaire docs not
appear in the petition.
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The bug experts out with a warning that
the jiggcr is approaching. Let the jiggers
como; confident that they will be forced
to dispose OF least half dozen different tribes
OF insect pests that arc already with us, be
anni,atcd themselves at first appearance
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Survivors OF the steamer Dunslcy, which was
torpedocd few minutes before the Arabic was
sent its doom. that the submarine which
did the work hid behind the Dunsley and when
the Arabic close enough to make an attack
possible the submarine submerged, went around
the Dunslcys Stern and launched the fatal tor
pedo The explanation comes just the German
apologistS arc suggesting that it British
mine that suddenly leapcd from its moorings and
went tearing through the sea at the Arabic
broadside on.
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If the engine drivers of street locomotives
would remember that many pedestrians are born
FOOLS and if pedestrians would likewise reflect
that many chauffcurs are OF the kidney,
there would be fewer accidents.
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In view OF recent disclosures, it is safe 10 as
sumo that for the present White House officials
will have to deal with very many requests for
interviews with the President from persons with
"M. P" in their initials.
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a year and half before the began a
member OF the Russian douma published an
article in a newspaper predicting between
Russia and Germany He based his prediction on
the appointment OF the German officer. Gen.
Liman Sanders. commander OF the Turkish
armies. And now. instead OF being elevated to a
position in the cabinet, he is be placed on trial
for publishing The article
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TRANSFORMATION.

met my neighbor on the way
Good morning, sir" said he.
A-smilng checrfully-
And, though the day
Was chill and gray,
His manner was so blithe and gay
] clean forgot the weather rude
And found the morning truly good.
Copyright. l3I5i
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Forecasts OF what the administration intends to
do in this case or that may all be put down as
pure guesswork until it announces what it will do
in the Arabic case, upon which many other
things depend.
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Has nobody thought OF school for the
Interpretation OF signals of the policemen station
ed at street railway crossings.
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Members OF the Diplomatic Corps will not be
compelled to to the anidotc for grape
juice this morning.
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Nobody to be paying the least attention
to the progress OF our war in Haiti.
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n5zhz>
Morning Smiles.

Tom-Is it true that you proposed to
Alice and were rejected?
Jack-Not eaxctly rejected-she said
when she felt like making a fool of
herself shed let me know.-Boston
Transcript.
A woman mounted the steps of the
elevated station carrying an umbrella
like a reversed saber An attendant
touched her lightly. saying:
EXCUSE me, madam. but you are likeI>
to put out the eye Of the man behind
you"
well. he's my husband" she snapped.
Chicago Herald.
Several members of woman's club
were chatting with little daughter Of
their hostess
II suppose you are a great help to your
mammal" said one.
"Oh, yes" replied the little miss, land
so is Ethel: but today 1t Is my turn to
count the spoons after the company Is
gone. ''-Chicago Herald.
Some of the grandest discoveries of
the ages" said the great scientist,
generously, have been the result of ac-
cidents."
IT can readily believe that" said the
fair lady. | once made one that way
myself"
The great man blinked his amazement.
May | ask what it was?"
Certainly" replied the fair one. Il
found that by keeping bottle Of ink
handy YOU can use fountain pen just
like any other pen-without all the trou-
BILE of filling it."-Christian Register
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A Line O Cheer Each Day O the Year.
By JOHN KENDR1cK BANGS.

First printing of original poem. written daily
for The Washington Herald
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Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbank Twigg, of Mark
ham. Va, arrived at the New Willard
yesterday after a stay of some length in
Montana.
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Mrs. Richard III. Townsend will give a
dinner tomorrow evening at Newport.
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Mrs. Paul Andrews left yesterday for
a motor trip to Breton Woods, her
daughter. Mrs. Morgan Belmont, with
Mr. Belmont. being at Hampstead. Long
Island, for the first weeks Of their honey
moon.
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Mrs. Ten Eyck Wendell entertained
number of guests at the supper oahce
at tho Swimming Club at Bar Harbor.
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Mr. and Mrs. Charles w. Parker and
Miss Parker. of ST Louis. Mo-. have ar
rived at the Shoreham for a short stay.
Mrs. William F. Draper. Mrs. Gibson,
Fahnestock. Miss Martha A. Goldman.
and Mr.. and Mrs. Edward B. Mclean
are some of the Washington society
folk who have taken boxes for the New
port horse show.
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! Mr.. Preston Gibson was host at dinner
Sunday evening at Newport.
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Mrs. Z. w. Sells and Miss Sells. of
Leesburg. Va, are spending some time
at the Shoreham.
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Mr.. and Mrs Peter Goelet Gerry enter
tanned a luncheon party yesterday on
board their yacht, the Owera, at Bar
Harbor when Mr.. and Mrs A. Y. Stew
art were among their guests
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My friendship with aristocrat has taught
me something like lenency toward all aristocrats.
They pay heavily for their feelings In the first
place, those feelings make it very hard for them
to behave themselves. The conviction that they
are ladies and gentlemen makes it almost impos-
sible for them to be ladies and gentlemen. Ladies
and gentlemen, for example, consider other people
much as they consider themselves, if not more.
But aristocrats are obliged to consider themselves
all the time. They have to let people know in
all kinds of nsidious ways that they are aristo-
Gratis. If they don't, they are afraid people will
not find out.
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The Cuban Minister and Mime. d
Cespedes, who are touring New Yor
State by motor. have arrived at Saratog
Springs.
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Invitations have been issued by Mr..
and Mrs Louis J. Barr. Of this city. for
the marriage of their daughter Ruth to
Mr.. Clarence Paul Lewis. formerly of
New York. on Wednesday afternoon,
September !. at $50 O'Clock at Foundry
NJ r. Church.
Miss Gladys ingalls, entertained at tea
at Boxwood Farm. Hot Springs. Va.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Edward B. Mclean ana
their young son, Vincent, have arrived
at Briar Cliff. Bar Harbor, from their
country home at Leesburs. Va
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when most of her guests arrived on
horseback.
Maj. and Mrs. Lanier are spending
some time at Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chauncey NJ. Depew, who
have been spending some time at Lenox.
Mass. left there yesterday.
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Lieut. Comma nder Russell White. u. s.
N, accompanied by Mrs. White, arrived
at the New willard few days ago and
have taken an apartment for the coming
season.
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Gen. Lawrence Riggs has left for
an extended trip through the West.
where he will visit the Exposition.
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Mr.. F. c. Proctor. of Beaumont, Tex.
is at the Shoreham
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Mr.. John X. Graves has gone to White
Sulphur Springs, w. Va