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The Washington herald., 1915-02-20
Luxembourg, Too.

When the pitable condition OF the people OF
Belgium first attracted attention our German
regret that the Begians had not seen fit to adopt
the course followed by Luxembourg. permit the
Kaiser's armies to cross their lands and accept
compensation for the damage incidentally done.
country, where good sense had obviated the hor.
rors of war. and peace with plenty was assured.
But now the grand duchess has been forced to
appeal to the Belgium relief committee to save her
subjects from starvation: strange and disquietins
sequel to what was only yesterday described IS Z
:. autifnilv idvllic adventnre.-New York Sun.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20

singing James Whitcomb Riley's song "The
Clover" Vice President Marshall has right to
be disappointed in the Democratic legislature OF
Indiana and so has Secretary Bryan, who recently
told them that prohibition the road to hap
piness. But Indiana prefers to take the question
of family support into the courts, and make
court record of the lazy husbands in Hoosierdom
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20
Some Work Left for Men.

The women are going to supply all the capital
for an Office building in St. Louis; woman will
be the architect; only women tenants will be &C
cepted and the elevator conductors are to be
women Yet it will not be completely Adamless
Eden Men housesmiths and masons will be al
lowed to erect the building, and the work of
shovelng coal into the furnaces of the heating and
power apparatus will be left for to do. For
a few wears a moderate number of male persons
will be able to find employment on earth-Phila-
delphia Record.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20
HE COULDN'T DESCRIBE KIMONA
So Wealthy Manufacturer Is Re-
fused a Divorce.

New York. Feb. l9.-Inability Of the
husband and two friends TO describe the
kimona in which Mrs. Elizabeth Meinken
was alleged to have been clad when they
raided her apartment cost Harry Mein-
ken, wealthy manufacturer. "A divorce to-
day Meinken charged his wife with
making presents of kisses to Andy
Coakley. the baseball player. and pink
silk pajamas and other things to Harry
Hewes. a wealthy real estate operator.
In refusing the divorce, Supreme Court
Justice Blanchard declared the entire
case "smacked of the underworld" and
declared tangoing was no fit occupation
for a married woman. A separation suit
brought by Mrs. Meinkcn was thrown
out of court by Justice Blanchard.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20
PASTOR DOESN'T WANT OFFICE.
DIR. waldrOn No Candidate for
Recordership of Deeds.

A denial that he is a candidate for the
position of recorder of deeds of the. Dis
trict is contained in the following letter
from Rev. J. Milton WaldrOn, pastor
of the Shiloh Baptist church. to The
Herald:
There appeared in the daily press of
this city recently articles giving the list
Of persons who are said to be candidates
for the position Of recorder of deeds for
the District OF COlu>SiS and my nam:
appeared In that list. ] beg permission
to state to the many readers OF Your
excellent paper and the public generally
that I am not a candidate for the posi-
ton"
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20

NJ. Morrison. Of Cincinnati, arrived N
Washington yesterday for short stay.
He is at the Ebbitt.
II. B. Jackson was among yesterdays
arrivals from New York at the Ebbitt.
John s. Kerr is in Washington on e
visit. Mr. Kerr, who resides in Boston.
is staying at the Ebbitt.
Mrs. S. NJ. Gloyd and Miss GIoyd, of
Oklahoma, were among yesterdays ar
rivals at the Willard
c. J. oBrien. OF Brooklyn, y. Y. ar
rived in Washington yesterday and regis
tered at the Ebbtt.
W. III. Duffy OF Columbus. Ohio. was
among yesterdays arrivals at the Ebbtt.
]. L. Cook of New Madrid, was among
yesterdays arrivals at the Willard.
Third Assistant Secretary of State
william Phillips left yesterday for
New York as a personal representa-
tive of President Wilson to welcom"
DR.. Juan Carlos Blanco. minister OF
public works of Uruguay. who is re-
turning a visit made to his country
by Senator Elihu Root when he was
Secretary OF State.
c. A. J. Williamson. in charge OF
carpenter work at the Government
Hospital for the Insane, celebrated
his eighty-siXth natal anniversary
Thursday night at his residence. GIL
r street southeast. \ large number
of friends and relatives attended the,
festivities.
J. r. Dartol. of Max Meadows. Va.
is on a visit TO the National Capital.
He is staying at the Ebbitt.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20
ARMY ORDERS.

L~ave uf absence for fourteen DAYS is granted
Mai Edwin n. Bricker. Ordnance Department. Ia
take effect upon his rNlief from his present duties
First Lieut. Frank =. Jewett. Eighteenth lnfsn
try. will proceed to Fort Lcavcnworth. kans. fur
duty!
Leave Of absence for two months and seventeen
days. with permission :" apply for an extension
Of month. is granted Second Lieut.. Ralph W.
Wilson, Coast ARTILLERY Corps.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20

The tango has been blamed for every crime
from petty larceny to murder 1t has been cited
rs a frequent cause OF divorce, and now a man
who is suing his wife for separation says most OF
their domestic troubles were due to the fact that
he never could learn to tango. And strange to
say none OF our legislative rcforncr> has yet at
tempted 10 make it misdcmcanor
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20

1t remained for Mr.. Mann, Republican leader
in the House, to sound warning 10 those over
Jealous not to saw reckless statesmen who arc
constantly threatening TO cmbarraSs the admins
traton in its dealings with delicate international
questions which the involves. Said Mr.. Mann
and under the existing circumstances it is abso-
lutey necessary for this House and the people of
this country place their reliance in the President
of the United States. He represents our country
in relations with foreign nations, and it would
be a serious thing for this House or this Congress
without all the information which the President
possesses to endeavor to interfere. Woodrow Will
son is President of the United States, elected by
the people of the United States, and he occupies
a position where we must trust him in these mat
tiers, and where we must not endeavor to hamper
or annoy him or interfere with him. l believe that
he wants to preserve peace and uphold our rights
and the dignity of country. / hope that we
will be able both to uphold rights and dignity
and preserve peace; but the only thing that we
can do under the circumstances is to have faith in
intended for Representative Hobson, but there
was even more need of it yesterday in the case of
Representative Bartholdt. who suggested decla-
ration Of war against England. The President of
this neutral nation is beset with innumerable diff
fculties at the present time. Members of Con-
gress should be the last Americans to hamper or
-mbarrass him.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20

the announcement that he
comes from a labor union to
warn the public against trad
ing in this place. The proprie-
tor has refused to acknowl-
edge and to follow the laws
of the union. Usually a man
is walking up and down the
sidewalk, monotonously re-
peating a warning to the pub
lie.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20

President Wilson will give the signal today
that will put j. motion the machinery of our
greatest cxposi. III, commemorative OF perhaps the
greatest engineering achievement OF all time.
While the work of destruction proceeds unchecked
in Europe, there still forty-onc nations helping
the United States to celebrate the linking OF the
Atlantic and Pacific by the Panama Canal While
Europe is engaged in setting civilization back a
century the Western Hemisphere is looking for
ward to progress and prosperity in the paths
Of
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20
Morning Smiles.
BY Grad ual Stages.

What's the matter with that rumm,
out front there? Does he want to
fisht?"
.Oh. no: he hasn't reached that stage.
Just now he is telling the gang what
nice family he comes from."-Louisville
Courier-Journal.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20
BURIED.

Just take that Trouble off your back,
How can You run with such pack
lust bury it somewhere, and then
Go challenging your fellowmen
To speed with you along the lane
That leads to heights that you'd attain;
And if that Trouble LETT behind
Still holds attractions 10 your mind
When you have won
The race you've run,
60 back and dig it up again.
Copyright, l9l5I
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20

The Senate has taken up the appropriation bills
and is at last proceeding to transact real
business, OF its first acts being TO restore the
mileage allowance OF its members 10 the custo-
mary 20 cents. Probably no expected there
would be filibuster over the item.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company has is
sued order intended to reduce noises around
sleeping during the night by locomotives
blowing off steam and loud talking OF employees
near passenger trains. This is so sudden: pas
scngers will never be able to sleep with those old
familiar sounds cut off.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20
Jury Disaerees in Love Suit.

Boston, Feb. l9.-After deliberatinG
twenty-four hours and nifty minutes.
the Jury in the case of Miss Elizabeth
Ryan in her $4,000 breach of prom
Use suit against Harry K. Mansfield.
reported disagreement this after
noon and was discharged.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20
Keeps Them Warm.

This magazine discusses substitutes
for petticoats."
Well"
Some girls seem to think bracelet
makes very good substitute. Louis
willie Courier-Journal
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20

Kind Old Lady-And so you arc really
very fond of your teacher?
Little Johnny-Yessum. You see. She
SO near-sighted she can't tell half the
time what 1 am doing. and SO deaf she
never knows whether I spell a word right
or not-Richmond Times-Dispatch.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20

Every man needs real good woman for a
boss" says Secretary Daniels. Women help to
make men better and with the aid OF suffrage
they would help to make government better"
1t remains to be seen how tamely men will sub
NIT to the woman boss when equal suffrage tri-
umphS.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20

President Wilson has abandoned his intention
of forcing the shp-purchase bill through Congress
at an extra session. A study OF the British and
German notes has probably convinced him that
there is trouble enough ahoat already for
chant shipping.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20

Prompt and effective measures have apparently
resulted in removing the danger OF a serious cpl
demic OF scarlet fever in Washington. 1t was a
case in which publicity made possible effective CO.
operation between The health authorities and the
people.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20
Harmony of Dict.

Ie-Why do YOU always have picked
beets when l bring any friends to din
ner?
generally bring-Baltimore American.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20

"A judge somewhere says wife is en-
titled to a regular salary for cooking,
washing and doing housewOrk.'
Then there's no economy in getting
married Cincinnati Enquirer
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20

While Baron Dcwa dining distinguish
cd company OF Washington officials Secretary
Daniels was attending the annual dinner OF the
North Carolina Society thereby probably avoiding
contact with strong waters disguised pineapple
juice.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20

The Congressional Club has issued
cards for book day buffet luncheon
to be held next Wednesday at $3.50
o'clock Each State delegation will pre-
sent a book to the club.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20

Mr. Ncyle CoIqutt is chairman OF the
floor committee for the series of four
dances to he given by the Daughters of
the Confcderacy for the benefit of the
Confederate Memorial Home. These
dances. the second of which will be held
Thursday. February -. are to be given
at the Confederate Memorial Home. 13-,
Vermont avenue. Mr.. Colquitt has an
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20
On the Pension List.

MA am. I'm n member of the great
army of the unemployed
"Well, by the looks Of you. I should
say You were a veteran. "-Phladelphia
Ledger.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20

The regular Eenesaw dance will
not take place this evening, but there
has been no change in the plans for
the colonial costume dance TO be held
at the Eenesaw next Monday evening
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20

A train robbery within ten miles OF the Capital
OF tho Nation would suggest a moving picture
plant but for the fact that it occurred night.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20

Mr.. and Mrs. John G.. Milburn. of
New York City. arrived at the New
willard yesterday for visit to
Washington lasting over the holidays
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20

Mrs. William r. Thompson. of Pitts
burSh. Pa. is at the New Willard for
few days visit to Washington en- route
from the South.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20

Miss \. G. Horsey, of this city, has
joined Miss \. q. GordonS at the
Wolcott Hotel in New York City.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20
A Line O Cheer Each Day O the Year.
BY JOHN KENDRIcK BANGS.

First printing Of original poem. written daily
for The Washington Herald.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20
The Donkey and the Man.
BY JOHN ID. BARRY.

in walking along the street
~ OF great city, | a donkey standing in
front OF place of business. On his back he bears
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20

Mrs. Lincoln Beckwith and Mrs
Henry Wiley received last evening
for the Friday evening subscription
dance, given at the New Willard.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20

Mrs. Howard L. Hodgkins. OF 1880
T street. and Mrs. Howard W. Hodg-
kins will be at home this afternoon
and again on March 20.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20

Mrs. O'Gorman and the Misses
O'Gorman leave Washington today for
New York for an indefinite stay.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20

Lieut.. Commander William Russell
White. L. S. N. at present stationed at
Newport, r. l., accompanied by Mrs.
White. arrived at the New Willard yes
terday for a short visit.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20

AS a rule, people pass rap
dly, with merely a glance a,
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20

The Washington Alumni chapter of the
Sigma NJ Fraternity will give a banquet
this evening at the Raleigh Hotel
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20
PURELY PERSONAL.

NJ. Morrison. of Cincinnati, arrived N
Washington yesterday for short stay.
He Is at the Ebbitt.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20

Mrs. S. NJ. Gloyd and Miss Gloyd, Of
Oklahoma, were among yesterdays ar
rivals at the Willard.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20

c. J. OBrien. OF Brooklyn, y. Y. ar
rived in Washington yesterday and regis
tered at the Ebbitt.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20

W. II. Duffy, of Columbus. Ohio. was
among yesterdays arrivals at the Ebbitt.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1915.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20

]. L. Cook. of New Madrid, was among
yesterdays arrivals at the Willard.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20

Miss Nola Locke. who sang at the Con-
grcsional Club tea yesterday afternoon
is the sister-in-law of Representative Otis
Wingo. Of Arkansas. Miss Locke sang
in New York this season with great sue
cess. and came on to Washington espe-
cially for this occasion. when she gave
several delightful selections.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20

Mrs. Thomas B. Dunn will entertain at
tea this afternoon from to O'Clock at
her residence, 1915 Sixteenth street.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20

Rear Admiral and Mrs. Mason and Miss
Dorothy Mason will be at home this aft
ernoon from TO o'clock
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20

John s. Kerr is in Washington on e
visit. Mr.. Kerr. who resides in Boston.
is staying at the Ebbitt.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20

II. b. Jackson was among YESTERDAY 3
arrivals from New York at the Ebbitt.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1915-06-04

"Some sailors curio. Wen, 60 on.
Idols don't talk"
An hour afterward Harry Wilkerson
rose to his feet and kicked the scatter
ed contents of the chest into the Soup
pers.
The idol rolled away and came to
a stop upright against the bulwarks,
when 1t presented glazed, mysterious
eyes.
mo plansr' muttered Wilkerson with
q curse.
"Only an idolr' laughed Jean in wild
derision.
Then her handsome face famed with
wrath. She turned her back con-
temptuously on Wilkerson and stared
across the water at the launch which
was pursuing them.
In the bitterness Of her heart was no
mingling of pity for her tool only self
contempt that she had depended on
him, helped him.
When she could control herself she
went forward to get ont of sight of
the hooking heap of rubbish that had
cost so much
Presently IL sailor made excuse to
come aft and ppprCd at the pile of
junk. The Idol caught his eye. and he
stealthlly caught it up and hid II in
his shirt.
Good In pnwnshup." he churkied.
Thus once more the plans of the
mother lode Of the Master Key" mine
escaped from Wilkerson's Itching lin
gers.
When the launch put into San Pedro
Mrs. Darnell did not wait for Wilker-
son.
I'm going to Los Angeles" she said.
You'll find me at the hotel-if you
think it worth your while"
He looked up from his business of
settling with the divers and made a
gesture to detain her. He seemed to
call out some inartlculate plea.
She merely smiled again and left.
She paid no attention to one Of the
sailors who brushed by her, clutching
concealed object beneath his jacket
This individual, once clear of the wa
ter front, quickly made his way to
a pawnbroker's shop, and the idol
changed hands for small sum after
much haggling.
Before Wllkerson had settled with
the diver John DORIS launch also
made its landing, and the two enemies
would have met except that Wilkerson
had to go to bank to cash a draft.
AS he slipped away he saw the other
boat and laughed bitterly. Dorr was
welcome to what there was in the old
chest
"There is just one thing to do" John
told the broken hearted Ruth, land
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1915-06-04

Thomas Gallon and His Little Daughter.
his shoulder as he knelt. and the per-
fume OF her breathed into his nostrils.
He looked up. laughed and then Or
dered the box taken aft.
II was dreaming" he said slowly.
Then he looked at her directly. and
she saw the flame In his eyes.
"Why dream when things are COM
ing true?" she parted
II wonder whether they will all come
true" he said m0Odlly and followed
the chest aft.
The curious sailors set the box down
and waited. 1t WAS evident from their
attitudes that they expected to see
nothing less than great treasure. 9th
erwise, why this costly expedition?
But WilkersOn did not start immedi-
ately to open the chest Its very up.
pearance seemed to bewilder him, and
his hands shook. 1t was Jean DarnelI
who stirred him to activity.
snow you've got it." she said impa-
tently, hurry and open It! The other
launch Is chasing us!''
Wilkerson stared around and picked
up a marlinspike. He began to pry at
the lock. Mrs. DarneIl angrIly jerked
at his shoulder.
Harry, you fool, here is the key"
He took the article she handed him
and nodded. Sure enough" he assent
ed. I'VE have the key! Funny had
forgot that"
With some difficulty he managed to
clear the lock and insert the key. 1t
turned with difficulty.
A moment later he had pried the lid
back from Its setting of rust and slime
and they We're all staring at the sod
den contents.
There was no sound except the trun,
ding Of the swiftly revolving propel-
Ter and the heavy breathing of the
sailors.
Suddenly Wllkerson swung round nm
grlly and ordered everybody forward
Then he began his slow search
Old jackets almost disintegrated ",
the action of wnter. pulpy papers and
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1915-06-04

said, 'GThat idol is what we are after,
Ruth"
But where can we find it?" she
mourned.
I'VE must trace the sailor. Ten to
one he'll try to sell it to a secondhand
man. Our best plan is to look into the
pawnshops, | think. Ruth" he an
swered.
The first places they visited gave up
no information of value. The third
pawnbroker looked at Dorr curiously
when he asked whether a man had
been In to dispose OF an idol.
THAT thing seems to be wanted pref
ty much" he remarked. But bought
1t in good faith and sold it to Hindu
a little while after for a rug. Maybe
you would like to buy a rug?"
They made 1t plain that rugs did not
interest them and departed with the
poor satisfaction of knowing that the
object of their search was In the hands
of an unknown wandering peddler. of
rugs. who was presumably an East In
dian.
I'VE can't do any more just now,"
John told Ruth.
NO" was the response. But | am
going to keep an eye out for a Hindu
rug seller. | don't imagine there are
very many Of them here, so it ought to
be an easy matter to pick him up"
AS they walked back to the hotel
Ruth grew more cheerful. "At any
a. I ~
ed it." she remarked
II never understood just why that
woman mixed herself up in this" John
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1915-06-04

said thoughtfully "You must have
got some notion. Ruth. You were with
her some time"
Eyes, | have an idea" she responded
Pm not sure of all the details, but
1t seems Mrs. Darnell knew both IA
ther and Harry Wilkerson in the old
days and-and"-
"And what?"
WELL" she went ON, blushing divine
ly, father didn't like Jean and
wouldn't have anything to do with her
nor allow me to either She always
hated father after that"
"Wilkerson is certainly in love with
her." John said presently.
II think he is" Ruth asserted. But
she doesn't care anything about him,
I'm sure. All she is after is money"
Later In the evening as they discuss
ed the events of the day John brought
up the subject of Wllkerson's anxiety
for the papers again and recalled the
fact that old Tom Gallon had always
Insisted on Wilkerson's knowledge of
something
Il wonder just what 1t was" he went
on. "lf he knows just where that
rich lode Is he's concealed his knowl-
edge pretty well, and the eugerness he
is showing to get hold of the plans is
proof that lac isn't sure"
He Is spending lots of money" she
sighed. How much longer can we
keep this up. John? Surely we are
broke againf'
Not so long as good old Everett
sticks by u.s." was the response.
"But-maybe father was mistaken.
and we can't pay it all backw
NONSENSE" he said reassuringly. ~
can make the mine pay Just as If
stands. But promised your father I'd
see that you got all your rights, and he
certainly meant for you to have the
wealth hidden somewhere in the Mas.
ter Key mine"
And We've lost the deeds and the
key, and We haven't found the plans"
she sighed.
IN find that Hindu and his pre-
ciOus idol If have to go to India" he
said promptly. "One thing-we won't
have Harry Wilkerson spelling our
schemes. He'll give up now"
But Wilkerson had not given up. On
his return from the bank he had learn
ell from the launch captain of DORIS
interest In the Idol, and he had PROMPT
~ followed this clew. with the result
that he knew as much about its where.
abouts as John and Ruth did, SO far
as its getting into the hands of an
East Indian peddler was concerned.
Whether Dorr had recovered the image |
from him he did not know.