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The Washington herald., 1915-04-05
Disappearance of Ambrose Bierce.

lmpcnctrablc mystery surrounds the disappear
ancc OF Ambrose Bicrcc the writer. His former
secretary, who resides in this city last heard OF
him in Chihuahua, Mexico. in JANUARY, 1914, and
in September of that year she requested the State
Sistent efforts failed to discover a trace of him.
Now comes report from Bloomington, ILL.,, stat
ing that Maj Bicrccs daughter has received let
ter from him. which she declines to make public
stating that he is attached to the British army in
France His secretary, however, discredits the
dispatch believing that it refers not to letter
but to clipping from California newspaper
in France, which she herself sent to Maj Bierce's
daughter. She is convinced that Maj. Bierce is
not in France. but that he died in Mexico.
Maj Bcrce brilliant writer, and went to
Mexico to obtain material for book. 1t is in
credible that a of his prominence should
have died in Mexico and that the State Depart
ment should be unable to obtain confirmation OF
his death On the other hand, it is equally in
credible that soldier and a writer with Mai.
Bierces instincts and important newspaper
connections should be with the British army in
France and not let the world know of his pres
cnce there 1t would be surprising. too that at the
age of 70 he should undertake such an expedition.
At present there is no rational explanation of his
disappearance. If he is alive it is reasonable to
expect that he will soon be heard from through
governmental or private channels of information.
Maj Bierce had many friends in Washington
who will dcvoutly hope for tidings of his safety.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05
THE HEART OF MARYLAND. -
Mrs. Leslie Carter in Film Produce
ton at BelascO.

Mrs. Leslie Carter in a film prcsenta-
ton of David Belasco's appealing ro-
nance of civil war days. The Heart of
Maryland" pleased large audiences at
the Belasco Theater yesterday. That
picturesque period of American history
has been the theme of many Il stirring
drama. depicting high heroism and col
ored with vivid sentiment. and The
Heart of Maryland" has these qualities
in abundance.
This gripping photo-drama is partiCu-
larry appropriate offering now. with in
terest conferred in the terrible conflict
raging in Europe. and the horrors Of
war are vivifed more completely by the
dramatist upon the screen than by the
pen of contemporary Journalists. The
drama presents a concrete picture of how
the grim-visaged monster tramples upon
home and the affections. whereas journal
lists primarily record wars effect upon
nations rather than individuals.
1t is a pleasing story Of beautiful
Southern girls love for young Union
officer. The spirited action reveals scenes
of army life and the CrUeltics and strict
discipline OF war. but interest and SYM
pathy are excited above all by the wonr-
anly love and indomitable spirit Of
Maryland Calvert. and her hcroism in
clinging to the swinging Clapper Of
CnuTcn Dell. muIlllilS us nptes Will pd''
hands. to prevent its giving warning of
tho escape of her Union lover from
the hands of his Confederate enemies.
Mrs. Carter. il goes without saying.
portrayed the character with much dis
erection before the camera, as did all
the actors employed in this pleasing ad-
dition to the silent drama. Every ono
had a correct perception Of the roles
which they portrayed and the atmosphere
of the civil war period Was well sus-
tanned The exciting photo drama will
be repeated four times daily all this
week at the Lafayette Square playhouse.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05
PLANS RICHMOND REVIVAL.
DIR. Drew VIII Conduct Services for
CoIored People There.

The colored people OF Richmond have
invited DR.. Simon +. W. Drew. pastor OF
the Cosmopolitan Baptist Church and
president OF the National Baptist Evan
gelistic Alliance Of America. to come to
Richmond and conduct a revival on the
order of those being held by BILLY"
Sunday. The invitation asks that he
preach his first sermon on Sunday. Nav
O. and hold "get-together'' meeting on
Monday. at which time Mayor Ainslis.
Chief of Police Werner. Editor John
Mitchell. of the Planet: Editor james
W. Poe. of the Reformer; Mrs. Maggie
Walker. editor of the st. Luke Herald:
DIR. Randolph Peytnn. pastor of the sixth
Mount Zion Church; DIR. :. ;. Morr
grand worthy master of the True Re-
formers members Of the Colored Bap-
tist Preachers Conference. and represent
tatives from business enterprises and
churches have been invited to make ad-
dresses.
Dr. Drew has accepted the invitation
to speak and hopes to be able TO con-
vert thousands of people during this
meeting. Richmond has population OF
Il. 900 colored people.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05

The TACT that tho commander OF ihc I'rinz
Etcl Friedrich allied to take advantage OF Satur-
days storm make dash for the tends TO
confirm the opinion expressed by The Herald
weeks ago that he never had any intention OF try
ing to cNcapc but that he would intern his vessel
lie has succeeded i'll keeping the enemy guessing
for a month now. but surely the time must be
near at hand when the destroyer OF the William
p. Frye will either be compelled to leave our port
or declare his intention OF remaining throughout
the war. At least he has no reason to complain
OF lack Of consideration and courtesy on the
part OF this government.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05

4 whole lot OF people VINO don't approve OF
prize fighting will be listening for the first returns
from Havana this afternoon. 1t is safe to say that
the great majority OF friends foes OF the manly
art would prefer TO hear the news that new cham
pion has been proclaimed, and while the cha1-
lengcr's chances are not regarded with high favor,
there need be great surprise if he should win
the victory. He has everything in his favor except
science and even in this respect he may show sur
prising Improvement. This may not be the day for
the black gladiator lose his laurels but it is not
far distant for father time is always at work and
new champion awaits his summons. The white
man may hear it today in Cuba.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05

Most Americans will give their approval to the
protest of the sister of John B. McManus the
American who was murdered in Mexico City
against the 'paltry indemnify OF $4,000 asked
for his death. She writes from Chicago to the
Secretary of State: "You, representative of our
United States. should have set indemnity of at
least 100000 to secure his little family and teach
the Mexcans respect for Americans and their in
terests.'' The life OF American deliberately
murdered by bcigerents in a foreign country is
valued at less than any American jury would
award in the case OF an employee of corporation
killed as result of its negligence But perhaps
tho widow ought to consider herself fortunate if
tho paltry $4,000 is not paid in Mexican money.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05

One man in this city and three in Richmond
Va. were instantly killed by coming in contact
with electric wires dislocated by tho storm. While
such tragedies not numerous they occur with
frequency suggesting the necessity for proyid-
ing safeguards against the danger from
heavily charged wires. Eventually, OF course all
such wires will BE- placed underground in the
cities. and this should be done with as little delay
as possible In the meantime the public should
bear in mind that to touch any loose wirc may
mean death
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05

Goldthwaite. Capt. GoIdthwaite. Capt.
Locke. Lieut.. Todd. Lieut.. Lee. Dr..
Wheeler. Mr.. Carter. Mr.. John Carter
Mr. Lefevre. Mr.. Fisher. Mr.. Brewer
Mr. Block, Mr.. Leonard Block. Mr. Pear
son Loose. Mr.. ]. OsEood. Mr.. Will
lam Corcoran. and Lieut.. Commander
Dinger.
Mrs. Lawrence Lewis. Jr.. Of Philad.i-
phia. is a guest at the New Ebbitt dur
| ing the Easter season.
The Colgate University C;Iec Club Will
give a musical at the Raleigh Hotel at \
O'Clock this evening for the benefit of th,
Kew Baptist Home for Children. undo
the auspices of the board of lady man
ayers. recently appointed by the Va
rious Baptist churches. of which Mrs
&. n. Chapman is chairman This new
orphanase was donated to the Colunbit
Association by Mr. John 4. Lord. and
the proceeds of the musical will be uS,.,I
for the furnishings. The patronage o.
all who are interested in the new Ius,-
tuition is earnestly solicited. as the entir,.
price of each ticket will go TO the fun
nishing fund
The patronesses for the occasion are
Mrs. William Jennings Bryan. Mrs ~
;. Burleson. Mrs. Charles l.. Hughes
IRIS. Joseph W. Folk. Miss Helen
'''-''N''' -hIS 'itplSt oliS SIllIn, MI.
William Allen Wilbur. Mrs Howard
Hodgkins. Mrs. Charles Ray Dean. MR..
samuel III. Greene. Mrs. Henry w a.
Wilmington. Mrs. Cove Griffith johnson.
Mrs. John Il, Lord. Mrs. \. +. Anderson.
Mrs. J. +. Briggs. Mrs. Charles q. GOuld.
Mrs. George II. Judd DIR. Alice Winau
DOwney. Mrs. Edgar Allen. Mrs. W. :.
Harlan. Mrs. w. ". Everett. Mrs. Ellis
Logan. Mrs. Charles /. Corby, Mrs Will
lam :. cOrhy. Miss Annie Darlington,
Mrs Elizabeth Darlington Simpson. Mrs.
Ezra Woodruff. Miss Elizabeth +.
Boycc. Mis-. Robert Corby, Mrs. George
III. Truett. Mrs. Jessie Hopkins SeiberI,
Mrs. William T. Gill, Mrs. Grant H.
Barnhart. Mrs. +. y. Swartwout. Mrs.
Milton II. Prospect. Mrs Percy 5. Fos-
ter, Mrs. Hermon W. Craven, Mrs. Flu
gene Tilden. Mrs u. NJ. Ogden. and the
young ladies of the Martha Washington
Seminary.
Mr.. Gechalski-FarrOway, Of London
and Petrosrad. arrived at the New Will
lard yesterday for stay Of some
length.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Cantine. of New
York. are spending some time at tho
New Ebbitt.
The supper-dances at the New Willard
Monday and Tuesday OF each week have
been a wondrous success and have
proved very delightful to the dancing
set. For the one to take place this
evening a large attendance is expected.
as already the reservation list is very
long.
Mr.. and Mrs William r. Wheeler.
of San Francisco. Cal. entertained at
dinner in the diplomatic suite of the
New Willard yesterday a company of
ten.
Mr.. and Mrs. Butler hmes enter
tanned informally a company. of eight
at dinner in the palm room of the
New Willard yesterday.
Miss Janet Richards will give her
last talk for the present season on
Current History Day by Day" this
morning at IL in the Boston House
auditorium. She will give a review
of the worlds work for 1918 to late,
with some comment upon the teacher
mother controversy and the present
status of the so-called Woman
Question"
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05

At an information test in a Balti-
more high school a few days ago some
OF the answers were these:
"watchfuI Waiting is a Christmas
hymn
The Bear Who Walks Like a Man is
an orang-utan.
Busy Berthe is prehistoric animal
shown in moving pictures"
Tommy Atkins is famous baseball
pitcher"
sir Isaac Newton invented moving
pictures"
Maid of Orleans is kind of mo-
lasses candy"
Lord Kitchener is some kind of an
shman."-Kansas City Star.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05

There is something revolving in the announced
intention OF a Chicago marry the man
who murdered her In explaining her attitude
the woman declares that her husband deserted
her, leaving her with IS cents and eight children
and that her sons slayet saved them from star
vation; but the world will not be disposed to
attribute the action she contemplates to gratitude.
The is in Jail and the authorities owe it TO
society to prohibit the ceremony.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05

1t must not be inferred from the TACT that Mr.
]. p. Morgan has decided to sell the larger part
OF the unique sssenlblagc OF objects which his
father acquired during the later years OF his
that the present head OF the house is without a
well-developed artistic appreciation. That his taste
nclines toward that form OF art which attains its
highest perfection under the process known as
mintage is matter which should be wholly per-
sonal
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05

Ililda-Tf 7 grow up and get married,
shall | have a husband like dady?
MothCr-I hope so. dear.
liilda-If | don't get married. shall
he an old maid like Aunt Ellen?
Mnthcr-Ycs.
Hilda-WeIl. l am in Gx-and no
mistake,
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05

a tramp at the back door who has
already eaten a piece of that pie |
made yesterday wants to know il you
can do anything for him.
Tell him. my. dear, that / am a
commission merchant. not a DOCTOR
Houston Post.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05

Rather unexpected was the reply OF
n Mrs. Tommy Atkins to gentleman
who inquired if her husband was at
the front:
"ius.' she said. AN / 'ope ell serve
the Germans as e served me."-BOston
Transcript
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05

Six months ago Uncle Sam yelling Tor help,
hardly knowing how meet his obligations. To-
day he is the cock OF the walk and is planning the
making OF loans OF over 5000, 900 900 to European
nations Quite jump from a borrower to a lender
in six months
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05
Easy.

Gank"c-lf some one were so ILL
advised as to call YOU a liar. colonel,
in what light would you regard the
act?"
Kentucky Colonel would regard it
simply as 4 form of suicide. sah.-
Dallas News
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05

That an American of his genius and many sterling
qualities fills unknown grave in the land of the
Mexican barbarians is unthinkable
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05

At last accounts Swoboda and dear Oliver Ds-
borne running a dead heat As TO the NUN.
Der Of women claiming their affections
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05

Literature is only fragrant example We can
appreciate it. because have all been bored
but there many other examples in everyday
liic. SO many things do, simply and solely be-
cause VIC think they arc the thing to do. They
have become exploited such. We do them be
cause in minds VIC have become cnslavcd But
our hearts know better.
There few OF us, however that have the
courage to follow the heart
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05

A building in Chicago formerly occupied by a
newspaper is to be turned into church, while
in Montgomery, Ala, newspaper is published
edicc that church. Watch them
both flourish as a result OF inspiration.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05

That little imitation blizzard Of April ; was
given no end OF front page publicity that would
have been denied a much more prctcntious demon
straton a couple OF weeks earlier
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05

Nantuckets letter carriers must not
work after dark. according 10 an cr-
der of the postoffice. Therefore. all
mail that reaches the island after
O'Clock has to wait until the next
morning 10 be delivered.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05
KEEP STRAIGHT.

Ii Won don't know which way to turn
The way TO reach the goal anon
Is not to swcrvc at ALL but earn
Your end by keeping right straight OF.
No man ever downcd by Fate
Who'd learned the trick of keeping straight
Copyright lsl5l
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05

A womcns political meeting iii Chicago re-
suited in an imitation riot. The fair politicians
will soon be able to stage the real thing.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05
The Limit.

#" what school does that painting
belong"
BOARDING. school. my dear sir
Philadelphia Public Ledger
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05
Morning Smiles.


What beautiful hair Miss Colby
has
Yes; shs doesn't have to economize
in anything."-St. Louis Globe Demo
crat.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05
Baltimore StooG for Ii.

Jones tells me he has just started
bank account for his new baby" II
see: a fresh heir fund."-Baltimore
American.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05

Only organizations with large capital
are able to successfully engage In ba-
mana growing i'm Nicaragua.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05
A Line O Cheer Each Day O the Year.
BY JOHN KENDRIIK BANGS.

Fire: rrb.tirs OF original poem written Isily
for The Washington Herald
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05
Doing Things Unwillingly.

A SHREWD business man of my acquaintance
4 repeatedly warns his clerks not to be over
Jealous in, r,aking sales. He has discovered that
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05

if people buy things they
really don't want, they are
likely to be resentful and
suspicious. On the other
hand, if they buy what they
really want. they will re-
member his store with salts
faction and they will feel in
clined to return.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05

Abas, blizzard!
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05

Since seeing performance OF "Chancclcr," |
have often thought OF the lady who remarked in
my hearing, this play makes me feel blue" What
she meant that She not related to it, and
that, for this reason it seemed to her uninterest-
ing. She, too. was suffering from wonderfully
successful advertising. 1t caused her to make a
purchase that disappointment and failure.
She had gone to see the play because it had been
widely talked about, and because SO many other
people had gone. Her only comfort would be in
telling her friends how she had been bored.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05

This Kind OF psychology has kept in the world
much literature that long ago ought to have per-
ishcd. Though it cnterta aimed those that were re-
lated to it, it bores. | suspect that it
borcS many OF those scholars that make it the
theme of rapturous praise. They abandoned
to the slavery OF advertising. But we ought not
to critcisc rdiculc. We arc all more or less
cnslavcd. Seldom do VIC hear OF anyone that has
the courage t" get NJ and frankly tell that this
classic or that ought to be relcgated to oblivion.
And yet far peace and comfort arc CON
ccrncd, il would be great relief and a great
benefit to most OF us if many OF the classics were
given decent burial That there is great deal
OF wisdom i'll them doubt, but wisdom,
purchased at tho expense OF covert WEAKNESS and
resentment. is bought at too dear price. Ir
acquiring it, arc likely to become prcjudiccd
against the spirit OF wisdom, to gain far less than
VIC lose.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05

1t seems to me that this
man has a good understand
ing of human psychology.
Rv his shrewdncss we might
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05

Not long ago had startling illustration i'll d
school that | visiting. The young scholars,
about Is 10 years OF age, reading aloud
Bryant's Thanatopsis. 1t was plain that, for some,
it was hard reading. Besides, it disagrccablc.
Several of them showed in their faces that they
did not like the talk about death. They were Civ
ing expression perfectly normal attitude often
to be noted among children. The teacher, how
ever, powcd along with the air OF doing fine
thing. 1t seemed to nc that he wasting his
efforts doing less good than harm. Besides
boring these children. he was creating in their
minds a prejudice against poetry in particular
and against literature in general
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05

all profit. Most OF us know from experience that
it is likely to be unwisc to make any do any
thing against his will. The consequences may be
unfortunate, not merely for the person controlled
but Tor those in control Here is the principle
behind the Montessori system of training children
not to force them to undertake tasks but to in
spirc them to voluntary effort.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05

Later | specialized the reasons why the
children had to endure this annoyance. Bryant
had become known to tho world as a poet. His
ianc carried with it kind OF exploration 1t
became the thing for all people, who pretended to
be cultivated, to read him. 50 he penetrated the
schools. He imposed these children.
incidentally, my sympathcs with Bryant.
1t shame to have that great poem given to
tho very kind OF readers that could least apprc-
ciate it, that ought not to be expected to apprcci
it. The more | thought about the matter, tho
more | regretted the damage done in schools to
the cause OF literature through this kind OF i'll
judgment. | wondered ii it not true that the
widespread indifference to literature, to be noted
every side might be traced at least in part, to
unwisc teaching.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05
Likes the German People.

Mr.. Barron, who has had close re-
lations with the German people, con-
fesses that he likes them better as
a people than the French because Of
their industry, efficiency and ambi-
ton. He has no prejudice against
them or their government" but rec
"gnizes that the German war phi
losophy. conceived by the German
kaiser. must be and is condemned by
the whole world outside
He quotes from Nietzsche:
War and courage have done more
great things than charity. What is
good? All that increases the feel
ing of power; the will to power. The
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05

Interstate Commerce Commissioner
and Mrs. Joseph W. Folk will enter
tain at dinner tomorrow evening in
honor of the Interstate Commerce
Commissioners.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles u. Morgan. OF
New York City. spent the day in WASH
ington yesterday. staying at the New
Willard.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05

The Counselor of the British Embassy
and Mrs. Colville Barclay were the
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Sanforth. OF
London. at dinner Saturday evening at
the New willard.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05

The Misses Timlow will not receive this
afternoon. but will be at home for the
last time this season on the first Monday
in May.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Butler hmes enter
tanned informally a company. of eight
at dinner in the palm room of the
New Willard yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05

Representative and Mrs. Addison I.
Smith left yesterday for New York,
where they will visit the latter's mother.
Mrs. c. Fairchild. and friends in Buff
faIo before returning to their home at
Twin Falls. Idaho.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05

The supper-dances at the New Willard
Monday and Tuesday of each week have
been a wondrous success and have
proved very delightful to the dancing
set. For the one to take place this
evening a large attendance is expected.
as already the reservation list is very
long.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05

Mr. and Mrs Robert G. Church will en-
terrain at house party at their new
home in Cleveland Park on Tuesday.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05

Mr.. and Mrs. William r. Wheeler,
of San Francisco. Cal. entertained at
dinner in the diplomatic suite of the
New Willard yesterday company of
ten.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05

Mrs. James q. Pilling has announced
the engagement of her daughter. Miss
Ruth Harper Pilling. to Mr.. Carroll
jr.. son of DIR. and Mrs. Car
roll Durham. of IrvingtOn. y. y. The
wedding will take place in October.
The Washington herald., 1915-04-05

Mr.. Gechalski-FarrOway. Of London
and Petrosrad. arrived at the New Will
lard yesterday for Il stay of some
length.