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The Washington herald., 1915-11-21
AN ABSURD LAW.
Almost . Misdemanor to Possess an
American Flag In Massachusetts.

Almost . Misdemanor to Possess m
American Flag I'm Massachusetts.
It Is getting to be almost a misde-
meanor to possess an American flag In
Massachusetts,; and Boston. with men,
cries Of Paul Revere and Bunker Hill
and Lexington and Concord. is the chief
exponent of a most absurd law. 1t is
ruled that the use Of the American nag
as any part OF the illustrated front cover
OF a magazine Is q debasement OF the
flag to purposes OF advertising. Even
a glass paperweight, devoid OF a single
word cannot be sold or given away. II it
contains the flag
During the past few months three ex-
cellent magazines, OF. national reputa-
ton, were barred from circulation in
Boston. under penalty Of heavy fines
and what was the ''offense?" On one a
group Of aged women were portrayed in
the diabolical act of sewing an Ameri-
can nag: In another a Fourth-of-Juiy
girl had two small American flags in her
hair, and the third showed the flag with
patriotic quotations from the President
of the United States printed below.
In each instance the flag was used In
a dignifed manner. What more impress
sive than the bent form Of white-haired
motherhood fashioning with trembling
fingers the stars and stripes? What more
beautiful than young womanhood. with
all the charm Of grace and beauty, .es-
pousing the flag which has given more
TO daughters and mothers than any other
Gag on earth? What more appropriate
than that the momentous words OF the
commander of the army and navy be-
meath Old Glory, to honor and protect
which he has taken his solemn oath?
At heart we are sound, but In our de-
sire to avoid the semblance OF devotion
to royalty we have gone to the other
extreme.
For fear Of appearing sentimental. we
arise when the national an
them is played; we see its folds break
from the peak with covered heads and
faint applause. Must we have another
scourge Of shot and shell to teach US
the lesson of its worth?
What We need in this great melting
pot Of nations Is not less American flag
but more of IT, Let il fly from every
schoo-house, in every State: let IL I'M
furl when our courts OF law convene;
let its folds drape our pulpits; give II
place in every shop and office and home.
Let our girls wear It in their hair. and
our boys wear II on their breast. Let II
not be the emblem of a holiday, but let
II find its response from the first words
of first-born all the way through life. and
with his last breath let him praise its
grandeur and bequeath its trust to chill
dren's children.-H. II. Windsor In Popu-
lar Magazine.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-21
Morning Smiles.

Jones used 10 say he admired a cling
ing woman. I suppose he married one -
Yes. she hangs on to every cent of
his salnry."-Boston Transcript.
PA. what is affectatIon"
"Anectation, my boy. is carrying three
extra tires on an automobile that never
gets more than four blocks away from
the garage."-Detroit Free Press.
1T is only a question of time when
the suffra gists will sweep the country"
Nonsense, Not half OF them know
how to handle a broom."-New York
American.
The Politician-The statesman of the
past was born in a log cabin.
The PhiiOsopher-Well. the statesman
OF the future will be born in a bungalow
mortgaged for a motor csr.-New York
sun.
Ever notice how Jones butts into a
conversation" Yes; he always thinks
Ms particular train of thought has the
right of way."-Boston Transcript
She-You vowed IL would be your aim
to make my life one long dream of happi-
ness. And to think that believed you!
He-That's nothing. l believed it my
self at the time!-Stray Stories.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-21
Lower Death Rates.

Philadelphias death rate this year is almost
as low. as that of New York last year. The New
and the Philadelphia rate is I48 Both rates are
low. The reduction in death rates in the last
fifteen years or SO has been very marked. Doc
tors in their private practice are giving instruction
the children get some useful instruction; the nlu-
nicipal health Offices are getting moro efficient;
especially is there great effort to provide whole
some milk for infants and to instruct mothers in
their care-Philadelphia Record
The Washington herald., 1915-11-21

The willingness of the Hamburg American
Line officials to concede that Capt. Boyd, ma
val attache of the German Embassy, of
the men who directed the organization and fur
nished the money for the fleet on naval auxil-
iaries that sailed from New York shortly after
the outbreak of the war to coal and provision
German warships then raiding in the Atlantic,
tends to confirm the suspicion that Capt Boyd
and other "higher-ups" guilty of other Of
fenses even more grave.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-21
NAV End Rejoicing.

1t is not pleasant to Americans to learn from a
Berne dispatch that few events since the war be-
gan have caused greater rejoicing in Austria and
Germany than the destruction Of a part of the
Bethlehem Steel Works where munitions are
being made for the allies" Possibly other events
are coming, through the action of the Federal au-
thortes that will not such jubilation in the
central powers. The United States cannot,
without abrogating its sovereignty, allow other
nations to attempt to interfere with the works of
its citizens in legitimate and honorable lines of
Observation-Disclosures Record.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-21

Deploring the failure of the last ~Congress to
pass the bill providing for government ownership
of mercantile ships Secretary McAdoo says: THE
business interests of the country are paying a
heavy penalty for the shortsightedness and OBJ
struction in the last Congress which prevented
even small measure of relief to our shippers
and business men. How much longer will the
country stand for these condtions?" The coun-
try at large is not likely to complain because
Congress has refused to sink millions of its
money in an enterprise that private capital takes
fright at; and for the business interests they
will no doubt advocate the repeal of the La Fol-
lette seanens bin the first step toward i'm
proving the situation.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-21
A PLEASANT THOUGHT.

A pleasant thought has come my way
Save troubles for a rainy day,
And when the rainfall comes along
Just soak 'em in it good and strong,
For thus they will not interfere
With days of cheer,
And when the dark days hang around
They'll all be drowned.
(Co,yrisht IslAl
The Washington herald., 1915-11-21

At reception given to him by the members
of his flock New York pastor who is six feet in
height and weighs 233 pounds challenged any
parishioner who might have a grievance against
him to put on the boxing gloves with him and
settle it. We can't help wishing that Jess Willard
could be induced to join his church.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-21

Twenty-one members of Warden Osborne
Mutual Welfare League of Sing Sing penitentiary
have been indicated by the grand jury of West
chester County for immortality and assault eight
cen of them being officers of the organization.
Presumably if they are found guilty they will be
sentenced to prison.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-21
Westward the Course Of Empire.

Maine used to be rightly called the Pine Tree
State. Now the Maine newspapers note that 10
handsome Oregon pine sticks, measuring from 81
to ia feet in length and from IL inches to 40
inches at the butt, have arrived at Bath, making
the trip across the continent in five weeks on two
fiat cars. Oregon seems to be the Pine Tree State
today-Boston Globe
The Washington herald., 1915-11-21

The German baby-killers will not feel fiat
tered to learn that the principal effect of the
Zeppelin raids London is the starting of Wig
orous discussions of such questions as why the
glass broken by bomb explosions always falls
outside the houses and who is to pay for the
damage, the landlord or the tenant
The Washington herald., 1915-11-21

A cugenic marriage law is proposed for New
Jersey to include provision that when persons
Ileavc the State for the purpose of evading it
such marriages are to be void. What an addi-
ton to the joys and privileges of the commuter!
Single in New Jersey and married in the Metro
polls across the Hudson.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-21

Imbecility and incompetency, according to
Representative James R. Mann, are the CHIEF
characteristics of the Democrats in Congress
They need not only Republican votes but RePub-
Tcan brains, he says OF course he means all
this in its complimentary sense.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-21

An official statement says there is no friction
among different departments of the government
over the investigation of incendiary plots against
shipping and industrial plants. If there really is
no friction perhaps it is because there has been
no action; possibly there really is friction that
is responsible for the inaction.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-21

The cost to Switzerland OF preserving her neu-
trality since the war began is estimated at $751;
100000 The cost to the United States hasn't
been anywhere that amount, but even at
that it has cost than the quality OF the work
was worth.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-21
What Statistics?

Statistics show that per cent of players in
organized baseball, during the 1915 season re-
ceived injuries from which hfty-nine died. Still
somebody occasionally mentions football as a
dangerous game.-Knoxville Sentinel.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-21

After all it would perhaps be better for the
President to let the song writers and the poets
do their worst. 1t isn't often they have such
inspiration as White House romance and they
simply can't be squelched.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-21

With Republicans lending their aid to Presi-
dent Wilson's defense program the opposition
field will be wide>open for cultivation by Mr.
Bryan even though the prospect is for slender
harvest
The Washington herald., 1915-11-21

what do thsy mean by the ex-
preston, splitting the beans?" 1T is
from the Boston, and means the d.
vulging of information concerning
which one should have been more re-
ticent"-Pittsburgh Post.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-21
W. win III. German. Do,

II certain country editor" seeks the Sena-
torship on a platform of paci6sm plus prohibi-
tion, how will Nebraska Germans who love ia
eihsm-in America-and hate prohibition meet
their dilemma?-New York World.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-21

Medill Mccormick says President Wilson IS
strong throughout the country, but not popular;
meaning presumably that the voters will reluc-
family re-elect him.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-21
A Line O Cheer Each Day o the Year.
By JOHN KENDRIcK BANGS.

First printing of an original poem written dam
for The Washington Herald.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-21
HeraId's Features Commended.

Editor OF The Washington Herald-You
no doubt get many kickA. and 30 you
should IL you deserve them. but q word
of praise and appreciation will not be
unwelcome imagine. The Line o.
Cheer" by Bangs, on the editorial page
is just grand: II breathes the very spirit
of the Sermon on the Mount, which IL
as it should be. for the people who have
turned from the sleepy churches to the
newspapers for their guidance in the
lines Of thought which govern their
actions need this sort OF thing. The
articles by Barry are good and often
they are worth saving for rereading. The
installments OF "A History OF the Amer
lean People" are wonderful, for they give
an insight into our history denied US in
school days, apparently because the
facts would not bolster up the false
patriotism which causes needless wars.
A CHRISTIAN AND HIS WIFE.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-21
The oyster froiics in the foam

And likewise in the stew,
And if you take dozen home
They'll frisk inside of you.
But If you lay them on their back
And roast them to a turn,
You'll find that you can eat a sack
Without the least concernl
The Washington herald., 1915-11-21

Additional army and navy
news win he found on page o
of the Society Section.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-21
Complains of Postal Service.

Editor of The Washington Herald:
What is to be done about the postal
service? Business men. corporations.
especially those employing nonunion
help or keeping their Offices open
more than eight hours per day. miss
important mail. and the business en-
tailed thereby. both by nonreceipt or
too late receipt Of the mail in ques-
ton. In many instances mail Is only
delivered after a telegram Is sent in
quiring about the matter in question.
and there is always some pretext
given as an excuse for the delay by
the postal service. Would IL not be
promoting internal peace to have this
matter taken up at once and ad-
justed? MILDRED P. HENAULT
The Washington herald., 1915-11-21

daily talk and conversation. Nowhere
Is he more delightful than In his
democracy.
In short. President Wilson II an
ideal representative Americas and we
should count ourselves fortunate IN
having In the limelight a man who
sraces his exalted station and reflects
all that Is best and finest In our ma
tional life at the Capital OF our coun-
try.
Had not he exercised a restraining
hand. we might now be waging war
In Mexico. This. In spite of the fact
that enormous, pressure from politicar
and economic sources was brought to
force him to swing the White House
into the belligerent camp.
He was also largely instrumental in
keeping US from conflict with Ger
many. He educated our people to san
ity and got them solidly behind him.
at the same time maintaining peace
with national honor.
What statesman in the councils of
any nation could have done more? II
Is most fortunate for our country that
such safe. conservative, seIf-con-
trolled and wise pilot Is directing af-
fairs at this time
Nation should Congratulate Him.
Again our President Is showing his
wisdom in selecting alworthy compan-
ION 10 walk oy his side throughout
life
During his tenure of ONCE. a Presf-
dent belongs to his people. He Is
chief among them because he is sery-
ant of all He therefore owes IL to
himself. to his personal family. to HIS
national family. to bring to bear on
his life every influence that will in
timately or remotely contribute to his
well-being. Happiness will affect his
health 1t therefore becomes his duty
to introduce into his life everything
that will stimulate happiness
No better step has he taken recent
ly than in his. selection of a refined,
cultured. intelligent and religious
woman for a helpmate.
. Since entering the White House our
President has had opportunity to know
little save sore perplexity and pro-
found anxiety. So heavily have the
cares Of state rested on his conscien-
tious shoulders that at times his
health has been menaced- He Is now
gladdened by the prospect of having
devoted friend and sympathetic
companion to share with him sunshine
and shadow as he walks over LIES
hill into the sunset.
Surely our nation will rise as one
man to offer him. and his future wife,
sincere congratulations.
MYRTLE STALNAKER SIGGERS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-03
INSISTS PRESIDENT
RIGHTLY QUOTED
"Le Temps's" Correspondent
Answers Wilson's Denial
of Interview

In answer to the statement made By
President Wilson dsclaiming the
authenticity Of the interview attributed
to him by G.briel Applaud. secretary
general Of the Paris Temps" NJ. Al
phaud, who is staying at the Hotel
Knickerbocker. made public yesterday
his regret at having caused the Presi-
dent annoyance.
The French journalist insisted, how
ever. that the version of his interview
with Mr.. Wilson which was published
in "Le Temps" was correct, and that
the President knew that he was talking
for publication.
THE truth is the truth" he said.
"Mr. Wilson was aware of my inten-
ton 70 send TO lie Temps the state
ment which he so graciously made to
me. Moreover, | offered TO submit him
an outline of my dispatch before send
ing il to my paper, but he very cour-
teously assured me. in the presence of
VI. Jusserand, the French Ambassador,
that he was willing TO rely upon my
Judgment in the matter.
IL am addressing myself TO brother
journalists, who know as well as ! do
the professional point of honor which
is involved, and who know. further. that
we do not invent anything above all,
Presidential statements.
II can only formally maintain both
the text OF my interview and the bona
fide authorization which | had TO pub
lish the statements of the President"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-03
PREY ON SHIPPING
FROM NORWAY BASE
Germans Get Supplies
There, Retired French
Admiral Believes.

A German naval base exists off the
coast of Norway, near the port of Ber-
gen. There submarines that have
preyed on British commerce in the
North Sea have been furnished with
fuel and supplies.
Such is the belief of former Rear
Admiral Henri Buchard, of the French
navy, who came here yesterday on the
steamer Chicago.
at is known that there are subma-
rine bases at Antwerp and Bruges," he
declared. From the best of authority
I have heard that another exists of
Norway. From the movements of the
German underwater craft | think 1t
highly probable"
Admiral Buchard will stay at the
Hotel Brevoort few days; then he
will make a tour of the United States.
He said he might 90 as far as San
Francisco. For five years he was the
naval attache to the French Embassy
at Berlin. For two years he occupied a
similar position at Buenos Ayres. He
is OF middle height. thick set, and has
a red beard and mustache.
Little has been heard OF the French
and British submarine in this war;" he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-03
Advisory Committee of IL
to Organize Aeronautics
System in u. S.
NAVY ESTABLISHES
CLASS IN AVIATION
Department Will Open Bids Soon
for Construction of Two
More Dirigibles.
[Frofn The Tribune Bureau.

Washington, April president Will
son appointed to-day the twelve men,
bers of the Advisory Committee on
Aeronautics authorized under the Ma
val Appropriation act. Aeronautical
enthusiasts were delighted with the
first step in the organization of an
aeronautical system for the United
States. The appointees, who will serve
without pay, are:
General George P. Scriven, chief sig
nal officer; Lieutenant Colonel Sam
uel Reber, Aviation Section, Signal
Corps; Captain Mark L. Bristol. I. ).
N. Naval Constructor Holden c. Rich
ardson, L. S. N; DR.. Charles ID. wal
colt, secretary of the Smithsonian In
stitution; Charles +. Marvin, Cher OF
the Weather Bureau; DR.. S. w. STRAIT
ton, Chief of the Bureau of Standards;
Byron r. Newton, Assistant Secretary
of the Treasury; Professor W. +. Du-
rand, Leland Stanford University; Pro-
fessor Michael /. Pupin, Columbia Uni
versity; Professor John F. Hayford,
College of Engineering, Northwestern
University, and Professor Joseph D.
Ammes, Johns Hopkins University.
Within two weeks the Navy Depart
ment will open bids for the construc.
ton of two dirigibles for the use OF
the navy. These will be the first
lighter than-air craft to be employed
in the naval service.
Secretary Daniels made public
statement from Captain Mark l.. Bris-
toll, head of the aeronautical service
in the navy, telling of proposed class
in aviation.
"Officers and men are soon to be
organized for instruction IN aeronau-
tics for the navy, at the navy aero
nautic station, Pensacola, Fla" Cap
tain Bristol said. THE class will be
composed Of ten officers and twenty
enlisted men. There will be eight OH
GERS from the line of the navy and
two from the Marine Corps. There
will be two lieutenant commanders, two
lieutenants, two lieutenants Junior
grade) and two ensigns selected from
those officers of the line who have
applied for this duty and are best
qualified, technically and physically
for the work. In the same way two
marine officers not above the grace
of major will be detailed.
Il
"The course of instruction for oti-
GERS consists of six weeks at the works
of some aeroplane manufacturer, and
| then actual instruction in Tying at
Pensacola. When the officers and men
begin the work which requires actual
flying they receive 35 and so per cent,
respectively, increase of pay. The off,
Ger. after a period of training and
when qualified by tests laid down by
the Secretary of the Navy, receives
an air pilots certificate and an IN
crease of pay of 30 per cent.
There are now four aeroplanes at
| the aeronautic station specially for
school work in training officers and
men. Two more machines have been
ordered, and three more will soon be
purchased. This most important work
requires a number Of machines that
have the special qualities to fulfil the
requirements of safety first which is
the motto of the navy's aeronautic SER
vice"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-03
SOLDIERS SHOOTING
THREATENS RIOT
Panama Policeman Fires on
American at Army
Ball Game.

Colon, April 2.-The shooting Of an
American soldier in Cristobal this
afternoon by member of the Panama
police threatened for time to develop
into a serious riot. The shooting oc-
Cured near the background, where a
team Of the 5th United States Infantry
was playing the Cristobal nine.
Two thousand soldiers Of the 9th,
10th and Goth Infantry regiments were
watching the ball game, and learning OF
the shooting became greatly excited.
There was some throwing of missiles
and several persons were injured. The
excitement continued until army Of
fcials arrived and ordered the men to
take trains for their stations.
1t is alleged that the shooting Of the
soldier occurred when one of two sol
diers. both of whom had been drinking,
assaulted Panama policeman, who in
retaliation fired upon him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-03
OFT CURSED MONKEY
GIVES FIRE ALARM
Boarding House Keepers Pet
Prevents Disaster and Be.
comes LodgerS' Pet.

II Peto, on whom many a ledger at
oas West Fifty-third Street has heaped
hearty curses in times past, wishes 20
rsnoye the brim from silk tile or
Nv nm an Easter gown to-day, il will
Ss hailed by every one at that address
ssa bright trick. Peto saved the house
n rom going up in smoke last night, and
nothing's too good for him-just now.
Mrs. Liddie Dickson presides over
,he household, and Peto, a long tailed
south American monkey, is her pet.
Ue has the run Of the house and does
bout as he plesses. Things being dull
sbove stairs last evening, he lesped and
svunc his course by way of chande-
iiers, hat racks and bsnisters, down TO
.be basement floor and opened the cell
lar door.
A puff Of smoke and hot air met him.
lie turned and scuttled. sneezing and
cha,tering. up TO the second floor TO
Mrs. Dickson's room. There he seized
her by the skirt and pulled her toward
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-03
Mems Ba1ta Shoes

They cannot do more than fourteen At
the most. Below water their best speed
cannot be more than nine knots"
The fact that German submarines
were known to bob up in waters at rel
atively great distances from their bases
was accounted for by Admiral Buchard.
Steam and motor fishing trawlers, he
said, towed the submarines. Their
tanks were filled with enough water to
cause them to sink few feet beneath
the surface, all power was turned of
and the fishing boats, flying neutral
colors, took them wherever they want
ed to go. A passing vessel seeing a
trawler with hawser astern might
think nothing of it, believing the tow
TO be fishnets.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-03
FOOD FOR GERMANY
BY PARCEL POST

Chicago, April 2.-Shipments TO Ger
many and Austria OF parcel post pack
ages containing food have increased
within the last two weeks from 1l5
packages daily TO 1900, postoffice off,
Gals said to-day. The packages, which
contain all kinds of food except meats,
weigh nearly the maximum Of eleven
pounds. a number Of department
stores have made special provision FOR
sending the parcels and furnish special
alright containers.