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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-12
HISTORY BUILDERS.
A Mysterious Friend of the Union in
France.

France.
Written Expressly for The Washington Herald
BY DIR. r. }. EDWARDS.
At the time of the civil war. President
Lincoln's administration was apprehen-
sive lest the Emperor Louis Napoleon
should undertake to break the blockade
i which Secretary of the Navy Gideon
Welles had established OFF some of the
leading ports of the Confederacy. Pri-
waite and informal communications had
been made to President Lincoln that the
Emperor would endeavor to he strictly
neutral. but. that he did not believe the
United States had any right so TO block
ade ports as to prevent the artisans of
France from securing cotton. Cotton
manufacture at that time in France was
extensively carried on and a good many
thousand French workmen were depend
ent upon their wages in the cotton man
ufa Ctories for their support.
1t was. therefore. with intent to per-
suade the authorities in France not to
undertake to break through the block
ade, or to run the blockade. as the say
ing is. for the purpose of securing cotton
that President Lincoln named three dis
tinguished citizens. two of them clergy
mcn-Archbishop John Hughes of New
York. and Bishop McIlvaine Of Ohio,
and one layman. Thurlow Weed. Of New
York. who were designated as special
and personal representatives of the
President. with authority to use what
ever influence they could exert to pre-
vent either France or England from any
actiors which would he a departure from
strict neutrality.
OF these three commissioners. Mr..
Weed had the most exciting and truly
Just as the steamer upon which he took
passage was about to sail. stranger
hurried up the ganGplank and placed in
his hand a sealed envelope directed to
Mr. Weed, with the caution that II
should not be opened until he reached
Paris.
In moment Of dire extremity in Paris,
the envelope was opened by Mr.. Weed
and was found to contain nothing but an
address. Curiously enough. Mr.. Weed
thought the name given in this address
was similar TO that of gentleman who
had met him a few days before and to
whom Mr. Weed was perfect stranger.
The name was Loubat. Thus the
stranger introduced himself to Mr.. Weed
He then made an extraordinary offer He
rendered to Mr.. Weed his purse, and II
the money that was in il was not suffi-
Gent to meet any pressing need he told
Mr. Weed where he could get additional
funds
All the explanation he made was that
he and his family owed it to the United
States that they possessed a large for
tune. for they had taken advantage of
opportunities which were open to them
years earlier. and they remembered with
gratitude the kindness and integrity
which chara cterized the relation of
American business men with them.
Mr. Weed thanked the man cordially.
but said he could not permit himself to
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-12
A Creed for American,

l believe in the United States. one and indi.
visible in her mission as the champion of hui
manity-as the friend of the weak and distressed:
in the sngleness dignity and nviolability of
American citizenship; in the validity of our ma
tional traditions; in peace with honor; in friend
ship with all nations that respect our rights; in
entangng alliances with none; in reasonable prep
arations for national defense by sea and land; in
Sinking no sacrifice needed to hand down to the
future the priceless treasures bequeathed to us by
the past; in the necessity of keeping the Western
Hemisphere free from the intrusion of European
institutions and ambitions in the capacity of free
men for self-government; in the love of home
and country, and in the unflinehng resolution that
government of the people, for the people, by the
people shall not perish from the earth-Chicago
Record Herald.
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The Washington Herald has never yet I'm
dertaken to discuss the merits of the Frank muir
der case in Atlanta. Ga. because of the impossi-
bility this distance OF separating the true from
the false. Concerning the efforts that are now
being made to secure communication of Frank
sentence from death to life Imprisonment The
Herald takes occasion to proclaim its belief that
such efforts are misdireeted. If Frank is guilty
of the crime alleged he richly merits the death
penalty. If he is innocent he should be set
free. and to conhne him in prison for life would
be an infamy that would condemn the State
guilty OF such great mistake to the reprobation
Of all the people now living. The governor of
Ceorgia, if he is committed to the fearless ad-
ministration of justice. will pay no attention to
mass meetings demanding the life Of Leo Frank
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Why Not Huerta?

duced since Diaz The great mistake of the Will
administration was in driving out this strong
and able and backing up weaker ones, who
were mere bandits as we'll However the men OF
the administration have been admitting of late
their mistakes and there is reason why the great
mistake Of causing all this trouble in Mexico by
opposing Huerta might not be admitted ~
Huerta has. shown the good sense he possesses
by coming TO this country with his family and set
Ting here. The United States wants to back up
strong man and here is right at hand, ready
to be consulted advised with. competent to devise
and submit practical and fair plan and able to
put it into effect at the shortest possible moment
with the backing of this country.
Why not take up Observation-Disclosures Even
ing Star
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-12
Ways of Inviting War.

President Hadley, OF Yale. is in accord with
PRESIDENT Hlbbcn, OF Princeton, in believing it
to be worth while for us to note that it takes
two or three years to prepare an unarncd ma
ton to fight, while it doesn't take two or three
weeks tor some nations, and not all nations arc
ton for the moment OF the FIVE wars we have
conducted. There are two ways to invite war;"
says the doctor: 'one is to make too much prep
believe going very far in the latter dircc-
ton. Personally, | am heartily in favor of pre-
parcdncss." We have no aggressive tendencies
but We have good deal to defend.-Philadelphi
Record
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-12

Sixty millions OF dollars annually is the
tribute which the purchasing public of the City
OF New York pays to dishonest tradesmcn. De-
spite the efforts OF the State Department OF
Weights and Measures and OF the Board of
Weights and Measures of that city, experts have
testified that this is pocketed each year by
originally planned put the penalty in the hands
of the Distric Attorney, but compromise put it
in the Attorncy Generals office. Now that the
attention of the public has been called to existing
conditions. it is believed that more stringent
measures will be taken to prevent the public from
being robbed Of such an enormous sum annually
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-12

On the 25oth anniversary OF the installation
of the first mayor and board of alderman of the
City OF New York. which is TO be commemora tcd
on June "a, the new flag recently adopted by the
board OF aldermen the official emblem of the
city, will be raised City Hall and other mu-
ncipal buildings. The coors of the new flag
are orange, white and blue. the same as that
under which New Amsterdam. New York City
was formerly called, founded in 1926, and
it will be presented to the city by the people
of Amsterdam, Holland "as a token of historical
affection and good will so long existing between
the two cities The offer of the gift made by
the Dutch consul general in behalf of the mayor
of Amsterdam has been accepted by the mayor
of New. York.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-12

As result OF recent conferences with New
York bankers, it has been learned that the city
comptroller has decided to offer in behalf OF that
city an issue OF bonds sufficient in size to pay off
the first installation OF the Sloo 100000 per
cent loan negotiated last fall which natures in
September. The amount Of the loan falling due
is s57,oooooo, and according to present arrange
mcnt, the financing will provide for maturity
at lower rate OF interest, probably ~ per cent.
In view OF the big surplus OF funds now in the
vaults of the banks and other institutions, it is
believed that the security at this rate will find
a ready market.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-12
Pleasant Outings on St. Johns.

The Saturday and Sunday weekend
trips of the big steamer st. Johns to CO.
Ionial Beach, the Atlantic City OF Wash
ington. offer an opportunity for the en-
joyment of a pleasant and inexpensive
outing without loss of time from bust
ness The St Johns will leave her wharf
here at 80 p. m. today and a. m. to-
morrow and will make the run to CO.
lonial Beach In about four hours. Re-
turning. she will leave Colonial Beach
Sunday at D. m and reaches home about
10 D. m Colonial Beach Is now in all its
spring glory The foliage OF. the trees
and shrubbery have all the softness Of
color of the early season. Crabs are
plentiful and fine sport can be had catch
ing them The river offers inducement
for boating and sailing. The bathing Ii
fine and the fishing excellent. Commence
ing June IS, the st. Johns will begin reg
ulqr daily. except Monday. trips to CO.
ionial Beach. Music and dancing are
features OF all Of the trips Of the St.
Johns. stops are made at Alexandria
going and returning from Colonial Beach.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-12

physical sickness, both IN the organism where IT
operates and in the atmosphere where it spreads
its influence. The cvil-thinkcrs OF the world.
though occasionally happens they may seem
to lead fine lives, though they may dedicate them
selves to service. nevertheless among the
worst of the evil-doers. In literal sense they
create and they spread and they bring out evil.
We all have them at work. taking before
those about them toward whom they feel cen
serious an attitude that inspires unhealthy re-
action, sowing the menace OF suspicion creating
DISAGREEMENT, bringing situations that ex-
press disturbing relations.
The instant we suspect and censure bad
quality in our hearts and harshly Judge the per-
son suspected, that instant We become the foe Of
the person and the friend of the bad quality, and
that instant we take something into our con-
seriousness that adds one force to the multi
tudc OF forces constantly striving to make US de-
stroy peace and happiness
On the other hand, there are those who feel
strange pleasure in believing evil OF Others
They betray quality that in itself is punish
ment, a lack OF sympathy with their fellow beings
a feeling of competition constantly revealing itself
in painful thinking. particularly the good
fortune of others.
Those who rejoice evil lose the faculty
of rejoicing over good except as it comes to
themselves. The habit OF taking the competitive
attitude toward life may even make them re-
scntful of the good that comes within the range
OF their vision it is reflected to their advantage
1t is pitiful at times to the quick look of
pain that appears in the faces OF some people
when they hear OF friends good fortune. Ruth
lessly they deny themselves the share that they
might have through generous sympathy The
gain OF another they instantly convert into
loss for themselves. becoming force for evil
Examples OF the other kind Of nature every
one can find. merely by keeping the eyes open.
Invariably they happy. Through constantly
looking for good and responding to it and taking
ii into the consciousness. they noursh themselves
with the incxhaustible springs of health
Perhaps, after ALL happiness and health arc the
same, not physical health alone, but the health
that is related to the health of the world, that
orcates that harmony OF being where the physical
and mental and moral and spiritual forces sustain
one another by cooperation
OF course, one can reach even an approxi-
nation OF perfection. We are all striving, some
OF us to save ourselves, some of us to DESTROY,
with our impulses often strangely intcrminpled
There arc as many worlds there arc human
beings. Zach day make our world anew
making it ugly or beautiful melting out to our
selves pleasure or pain, depression or inspiration
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-12

the scene about us and in
darkening our conscious
ness. There are many who
go through life with the
mind swarming with
thoughts of the hateful peo-
pie they think they have
known. the hatefulness be-
ing in large measure sup
piled by their own distress
full imagining.
Such, mental sickness, be-
sides bringing a great deal
of suffering, must create
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-12

An understood Italian grocer in Ho-
boken. married to strapping big Ger
man woman who is vociferously loyal to
the Fatherland, received Black Hand
letter last week which read: IF you do
not give 81 900 to our messenger who will
call on you Sunday night We will kidnap
your wife" He replied promptly: 81
haven't got 81 Goa. but your proposition in
terests me tly''-Everybody's
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-12
sb.d and Herring Are Contraband

Have you any shad or herring In your
possession? II you have. look out for the
cop. Perso:s found with FISH Of these
kinds in their possession are liable to q
fine, REGARDLESS OF whether the fish were
caught in the Potomac or not This 10
because Of one Of the provisions OF the
local nah laws The prohibitory period
becomes effective June ! Of each year.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-12
Their Punishment.

Those two American citizens in Dresden whose
passports have been revoked because they went out
OF their way to criticlsc this government are get
ting OF easily While they cannot be deprived of
their citizenship because of their unpatriotic
course they can be made to feel that they have
been disowned and that for the present they are
will raise hand to protect them if thew faII into
Record
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-12

The largest check drawn in New York in
connection with single transaction was passed
this week 1t called for the payment Of So, 900 900
and except for mention a matter of curiosity
in financial circles, the transaction attracted no
particular attention. The check drawn by
Xuhn Loeb & Co., the international bankers, in
favor of the Pennsylvania Railroad and repre-
sentcd the proceeds of a recent bond issue.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-12
Watch the Stretchers.

\ Hartford millionaire welded his hos
pital nurse. 1t is getting so now that the
sure chance for the girl who wants to
marry for money is 10 become a nurse
and wait for old money gs to float in or
stretcher.-Houston Post.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-12
Morning Smiles.


The merchant who doesn't advertise Is
the same fellow who never has what you
want in stock because he never had any
demand for it.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-12

Making the geography lesson as inter-
esting as possible, the teacher asked the
name OF one of our allies. France"
cried one little boy. Now name a town
In France Somewhere" promptly re-
turned the youngster.-Tit-Bits.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-12

That Indiana woman who is suing her
thirteenth husband for divorce. and who
saws she will marry a fourteenth must
have bitter Grudce against the male
seX-ManChester Union.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-12
Proof of an Old Saying.

Madge-Have you really found that alb
sence makes the heart grow fonder?
Mariorie-Indeed / have, Since Charlie
went away I've learned to love Jack ever
so much more-Lippincott' Magazine
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-12

Isn't it about time proposition should be
received from the A. B. c. governments.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-12

Abas the toy pistol Washngtons' first Fourth
of July accident has been reported. sane
Fourth is the only kind of Fourth to have.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-12

Constant subscriber laments that his adored
one worshipping from distance, did not even
look around when he met her yesterday. Prob
ABLY he didn't even whistle.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-12

Chicago street car employees planning Z
general strike. Anyway. they must believe the
hard times are over.
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A Line o Cheer Each Day o the Year.
By JOHN KENDRIcK BANGS.

First printing Of original poem. written 1av
for The Washington Herald.
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A PRAYER.

If may not such fortune strike
To be the kind of fish like,
| pray thee, Fates, Whale. Cod, or Clam,
That | may like the fish am.
Copyright lslsJ
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Attributing Evil.
BY JOHN D. BARRY.

TT is curious to see how eager most of us are
to attribute bad qualities ito one another. We
seem to take pleasure in creating little blots on
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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-12

Mrs. James E. Mulcare and her little
niece. Annie Rose. have returned from
Richmond, where they were the guests
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-12

Capt. and Mrs. Mark Bristol will en-
terrain at dinner Thursday evening
in honor of Mr. Casensve. who Is in
this country on special mission for
the French government.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-12

Mrs. II. c. Hoover. of London. who
has been spending some time in the
United States. is at the New Willard
for a few days.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-12

Mr.. J. S. Foote and Mrs. Foote. of
Omaha. Neb.. are staying at the Ebbitt
for a few days.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-06-12

Mr.. and Mrs. William c. Bierd. Of
Minneapolis and Chicago. arrived at the
New Willard for short stay.
The Seward gateway., 1915-02-08

Alaska Northern Railway Co-All of the land lying and being south of the north line of Railway avenue and the south line of U. S. Survey No726 south, according to the U. S. patent to Frank l. Ballalno and the map and plat of the town of Seward. territory of AL aska Area, seven acres. Valuation. $24'- 500. Amount of taxes, l96, Penalty S.SO Interest 5000
 Alaska Northern Railway Co-One and forty oRe-hundredths acres which lies between the line of mean high tide on Resurrection bay and the east line of the right of way of the Alaska Central Railway and In front of U. s. survey No. 726 8. and 726 N. F. L.. Ballains soldiers additional homestead locat- ion. 1 40-l0O acres. Valuation S4,80O. Amt taNesS38.4O. Penalty Sl.92. Int. SO.lS. Alaska Northern Railway Co.-Twenty eight one-hundret acres, described Ra next above Valuation t560. Amt. taxes S4.48 Penalty sO.22 Int. SO.02.
 Alaska Northern Railway Co.-The land Oc- cupied and claimed exclusively as right of way for railroads by railroad companies and corporations, together with the buildings and all the sub structures and super structures supporting the same. situation within the town of Seward. AlaskR-two-mlles--Va 0.000 Amt taxes $240, Penalty $l2 Inter est Sl.l0
 Alaska Northern Railway Co.-The wharf known as Seward Dock within the town Seward. including the super-Structure and piles driven Into the ground for the purpose of supporting the same. Valuation $l0,O0O Amt. taxes S8O. Penalty &. Interest S.37.
The Seward gateway., 1915-02-08
DOES ANYONE KNOW
 ABOUT SAM LARSEN

Tn the Gateway some time ago ap- peared story of the missing of three men ho went away in a small boat near Unga. That story was reprinted in some outside paper and now Mrs. E. H. Cummins, general delivery, Portland, Oregon, writes to find if anyone knows who this Sam Larsen, one of three men-was. She lost a brother of that name years ago. Her maiden name was Carrie Larsen. An older brother is Henry Larsen, 1724 So. Fifty five street, Tacoma. She trailed her brother to Alaska and thinks the man reported lost is her brother. She wants to hear very much.
The Seward gateway., 1915-02-08

Finch's Golden Wedding Rye at The Branch.
The Seward gateway., 1915-02-08

Long distance telephone booth at The Branch.
The Seward gateway., 1915-02-08

The newest Kerosene mantle lamps, at Brown & Hawkins, Quality First. "
The Seward gateway., 1915-02-08
NOTICE or DELINQUENT TAX ROLL FOR THE YEAR 1914 UPON REAL PROPERTY IN IHE TOWN or SEWARD, ALASKA.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN:

By direction of the Common Council of the Town of Seward. Alaska. l. the undersigned, Carl Amy. Town Clerk. by virtue of the pro- vision of Sec 32 of Ordinance No. lt. of the Ordinances of the Town of Seward. Alaska, DO HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that the de- linQuent tax roll of real property for the year 1914 iu Che Town of Seward. Alaska, has been completed iu duplicate. and is open for inspect lon at Che office of said Town Clerk; That on the lst day ot April. "A. D, 1915. or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard. said Delinquent Tax Roll will be pre- scnted Co Che District Court for Che Territory of Alaska. Third Division at Valdez, Alaska, within said Division. for adjustment and fer ORDER OF SALE.
 During Che time of the publication of notice and up to Che time of order ot sale, any per son may appear and make payment on any piece or tract described hereinafter, together with penalty and interest.
 The following is a description fo each tract of real property on Che roll on which the tax for the year l9l4 has not been paid. Che amount of the tax. penalty and interest there on . and Go whom assessed.
 CARL AI.MY.
 Town Clerk.
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Ten per cent discount on all the new shapes of Gordon and Mallory Hats. Brown & Hawkins. Quality First"
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Meet me at The Branch.
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Northwest Trust & Safe Deposit O., Trustee -oV -'VV ''" ''' Northwest Trust a Safe Deposit O.. Trustee EoO -'Vu 'lV 'Vi Northwest Trust & Safe Deposit Co., Trustee 2oO -'VV ''O 'VA Northwest Trust &
 Safe Deposit Co,
The Seward gateway., 1915-02-08

Northwest Trust N Safe Deposit Co. Trustee tl1 a.-' An .'- Northwest Trust 6 Safe Deposit Co.,, Trustee 600 '.-N .lo .'- Northwest TrJs, & Safe Deposit Co., Trustee 4'l 0.-V .t' ''- Northwest Trust Safe Deuoait Co.,.