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The Washington times., 1915-06-01
Honorable Peace If Possible.

If we are driven to war. let IL De OH
ISSUES defensible for all time TO
come. "
This is not time for idle, ill-con-
sidered mouthings. 1t would be de-
plorable, indeed. If the murderous
hysteria which seems to have seized
the people of Europe should become
fastened upon our own people. III an
outlet for patriotism is desired, let
us put the full force of public
opinion behind those officials of our
National Government whom we laH3
instructed with the duty of handling
just such situations as we are now
confronted with. These officials Will
be guided by what appears to be the
deliberate judgment of the people of
the nation, and 1t Is my hope that the
sentiment. as finally crystallized, Will
be that we will have war If honor
able peace is impossible, but that un-
til the last effort made to maintain
honorable peace proves In vain, moth
ing shall be done and TO word
uttered that is likely to precipitate
war.
GEORGE A. CARLSON,
Governor of Colorado.
The Washington times., 1915-06-01
COMMERCE BUREAU
PLANS ROOF GARDEN
Arrangements To Be Made This
Week BY Committee Com
posed of Employees.

Plans for the establishment of a roof
garden for employees of the Department
of Commerce will be made this week
by DR.. George G. Havenner. chief clerk
of the department, cooperating with p
committee representing the various
bureaus
Eventually 1t is planned to organize a
club for department employees. similar
to the Home Club of the Interior De-
partment, but the roof garden will first
be put in force.
The roof garden plans contemplate
the construction of flooring in sec
tions, so that 1t may be taken up in
winter and stored. This will be suit
able for dances. The roof will be cleo
trically lighted and beautifed with
flowers and plants An awning will he
constructed over the northwest corner
where the officials and clerks may eat
their noon lunches. There will be ia
cilities for entertainments of various
kinds. including motion pictures. One
elevator will be run at night to accom-
modate roof garden crowds
The Commerce building, at Nine
teenth and Pennsylvania avenue north
west. Is eleven stories high, and com
'''uhuo OH we" OF tnn
Capital and its environs. When the
building was constructed the officials
had the roof garden feature in mind,
and strong. high railing was con-
structed around the roof.
Russell NJ MaCLennan has been ac-
tive In making arrangements for the
club and roof garden. Mr.. MacLennan
and Daniel T.. Casey, members of a
committee of clerks, have volunteered.
together with three others to be select
ed, to aid the department carpenters in
doing the work, so that the garden may
he installed without expense to the de-
partment.
Other members of the committee CO.
operating in making arrangements arc
Miss Isabella Mott. Charles G. Barton,
A. n. Shelander. Miss Nellie Wheeler,
Ernest f. Sparkling, David A. Heyser
Robert II. Kempton. Miss Margaret
Beatty. Miss Magdalen Fl. Burger. Miss
Katherine r. Byrne Miss Margaret A.
Patch, and Harry II. Fierce
The Washington times., 1915-06-01
Personals

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Grant Duff. Of
New York. are at the Shoreham.
-
Mrs. Robert U. Patterson. wife Of Ma
ior Patterson. U. s. A., left Washing
ton today for California. where she will
spend the summer.
Mrs William c. Gorgas, who had
planned to leave Washington tomorrow
for visit to her son-in-law and daugh-
ter. Mr.. and Mrs. Wrightson, at New
for the present will remain in Wash
ington. Later. with Brigadier General
Gorgas. she will go TO San Francisco
for a visit.
Mrs. Louis McShane. OF Baltimore, Is
ter. Mr.. and Mrs. William Burr Harri-
son. Mrs. McShane is the mother OF
Miss Mary Wheeler Vest, one OF the
seasons debutantes.
Miss Agnes O'Gorman is visiting Mrs
Martin j. Golden in the Ontario. Miss
O'Gorman came to Washington to at
tend the annual reunion Of the George
town Convent Alumnae Association,
which took place today at the convent.
Countess spottiswood Mackin will
come to Washington tomorrow to make
a short visit with Mrs. Richard Lee
t'earn. She will spend the weekend In
Annapolis. attending some OF the June
week festivities.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hagner, who
have been in Leesburg for several days,
will return 20 Washington this evening.
- 4.
'7'N MT: and Mrs. Michel CaIogeras. of
Paris, are at the New Willard for a
STAY of some length.
Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Gorgas, OF
Harrisburg. Pa. and the Rev. NJ. A.
Matthews, of Seattle, also are at the
Willard.
Countess Ledochowski. daughter OF
former Governor Warfield, Of Mary
land, who is at her home in Russian
Poland. is awaiting an opportunity
to return to Baltimore. She writes
that conditions in Poland are fright
full and that her husband. Count Vlad
imir Ledochowski. expects to be or.
dered to the front.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick A. Delanc
have closed their house in Sixteenth
street and will be at the Shoreham
until they leave town for their sum.
mer home in Maine.
William Phelps Emo Is also at the
Shoreham. having closed his house
| for the season.
Lieut. and Mrs. John Stephen Sulli.
| van, the latter formerly Miss Eva Fey.
ton, whose marriage took place on May
Is, have arrived in Washington from
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Weddings-Engagements

Miss Dorothy Aleshire, daughter OF
Maj. Gen. and Mrs. James b. Alesnlre,
will be maid of honor at the marLlase
OF her brother, Lieut.. joseph A'es,niitIh, s.n.ih
u. g. A., to Miss Eleanor Vidmer. whicn
will be solemniZed on the evening ot
June Is, at o'clock in the chapel at
West Point. .
Mrs. Mead Wildrck, wife Of Lieutenant
Wildrick, on duty at the Military Acau-
emy, who has visited in Washington;
will be matron of honor and there VIII
be several bridesmaids, among them the
Misses Margaret and Katherine treat
of Washington. 4
will be best man for Mr. Aleshire. ana
among the ushers will be Lieut.. FRED
erick Strong, Lieut.. Dan Pullen. Lieut.
Crawford. and Lieut. Carl Bradford.
1t will be a military wedding, with the
men in full dress uniform. ana the
colors Of the cavalry, which is Lieuten.
ant Aleshireis branch of the service, Will
be used in the decorations.
General and Mrs. Aleshire Will go to
West Point for the wedding and later
in the summer they will make trip to
daughters, Miss Marjorie AIeshire and
Miss Dorothy Aleshire.
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The marriage of Miss Maud, william
Robert Williamson. to Major Parker w:
West, u. s. A., retired, took place at
noon today at st. Stephens Episcopal
Church. The ceremony was performed
the presence of family party. There
were no attendants.
The bride, who was given away by her
brother-in-iaw, Harry Ostermayer, wore
a dark blue tailored travelling suit and
a small nd-colored hat with trim
mings of dark blue, and carried
bouquet of orchids and lilies OF the
valley.
Immediately after the ceremony Major
and Mrs. Parker left for a trip to the
Pacific Coast. They will be at home
after July Is at the Soldiers Home.
where Major Parker is deputy governor,
having held that position for about four
years.
Miss Edith Bond, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edwin H. Bond. will be married
at s o'clock this evening to George E.
Sullivan, a patent attorney of this CITY,
at the residence of the brides parents.
Gavan will officiate in the presence of
the family and few intimate friends.
A reception will follow the ceremony.
The young couple will reside in Wash
ington.
Miss Elizabeth Virginia Cassidy
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Cas-
sidy, of this witty. will be married at
Raymond Clark. The wedding will tak'
place at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
and the ceremony will be performed b!
the Rev. p. G. Gavin. the pastor. >
reception will follow at Rauscher's.
Miss Cassidy will be attended by he
sister, Miss Florence Cassidy. as maiC
of honor. and her sister-in-aw, Mrs
John T. Cassidy, as matron of honor
The bridesmaids will be her cousins
Miss Katherine Whelan, of this city
Miss Elizabeth Whelan. of Mt Vernon
N. Y, and Miss Anne Whelan. OF Eas
The best man will Be F. James
The Washington times., 1915-06-01
Should Stop Short of War.

Our country can settle no question
of human liberty, nor will we gain
any desirable end by participating
in the European war. We should not
seek an opportunity TO sacriiice
American life and treasure. which
under n most favorable ending would
mean a net loss to our country, with
no useful service rendered to man
kind.
Ourpeople should support our Presi-
dent in his efforts to maintain peace.
EMANUEL J.. Phillip.
Governor of Wisconsin.
The Washington times., 1915-06-01
Suggests Steamer Was
Blown Up By Wireless

LONDON. June 1.-The suggestion has
been made In the Evening Standard by
Fred T. Jane. the naval author. that
the steamer Princess Irene, an auxiliary
in the British navy. was blown up last
week in Sheerness harbor. with a loss
of over 800 lives.
THE sudden and complete destruction
of the Princess Irene in the Medway."
Mr.. Jane writes. lat no great distance
from where the battleship Bulwark also
was suddenly blown to atoms may be a
curious coincidence. Italian experiments
have proved 1t possible to explode a
properly attuned charge by wireless
from a short distance. IF that charge
be surreptitiously placed in a magazine,
everything In the magazine will go the
same way. One spontaneous explosion Is
thinkable but two in the same district
demand too much from the imagina-
tion."
The Washington times., 1915-06-01
Impossihle to Recede.

The German note indicates that
a speedy and satisfactory settle
ment of the Gushing and Gulflight
cases will soon be made. with ref
erence to- these ships the note is
all that could be desired. The note
is not final as to the Lusitania.
While the position taken by the
German government is distinct
disappointment. its final decision
may be satisfactory. 1t Is not pos
sible. however. for us to recede
from the position taken in our note.
IT Is to be hoped that the final de-
cision of the German government
will be satisfactory.
HENRY T RAINEY,
Representative in Congress
The Washington times., 1915-06-01
Trusts In the President.

Without a complete knowledge Of
the diplomatic negotiations between
o,:r country and Germany, feel that
II would be indelicate as well as i'm
proper for me, occupying the position
l do, to express an opinion upon the
subject of Germany's note to the
President The latter is fully ad-
vised. ,He has a policy in the pres
ent. emergency which his first note
after the destruction of the Lust
tania outlined. He is absolutely fear
less and patriotic, and l am sure he
will take such q course now in re-
ply to the German note as will. in
his opinion. tend to protect the honor
of the United States and the lives
of our citizens.
GEORGE E. CHAMBERLAIN,
Senator from Oregon.
The Washington times., 1915-06-01
Unresponsive, Says Lodge.

The German note does not seem to
satisfy or to meet In any way the
rightful demand formulated in the
Presidents note of May Is. 1t is the
duty of the President, however, to
make reply. and to take such action
as he shall deem proper. Until he
has done so l think 1t wiser, as a
member of the Senate, not to enter
upon any discussion Of the details or
allegations of the note of the Ger
an government. II. c. LODGE,
Senator from Massachusetts,.
The Washington times., 1915-06-01
u W ZNIIsNTTt
Senator from Montana.
Suspend Diplomatic Relations.

The failure of Germany to reply
frankly and definitely to the note
of the President is exceedingly dis
appointing. and the promise of fur
ther investigation gives little as
surance OF a speedy settlement of
difficulties. 1t Is to be hoped that
the President will stand firmly by
his former communication and in
sist on her immediate and salts
factory reply. and, action falling
this. diplomatic relations should be
at once suspended.
CLARENCE d. CLARK,
Senator from Wyoming
The Washington times., 1915-06-01
Should Protect Americans.

Germany's note is disappointing. 1t
does not define the attitude of the
German government on the main
question. to wit. tn epurpo5e of the
government in the conduct of subma-
rine warfare.
The President will act with the
courage and wisdom vouChsafed to
him who Is steadfast in the resolve
to do right. He has a clear view
OF the whole situation, and the one
unmistakable duty of every citizen
is 10 sustain him in this crisis.
LOCKE CRAIG,
Governor of North Carolina.
The Washington times., 1915-06-01
A Friendly Attitude.

Although the German note does
not give a direct reply. to the
Anne rican demand for cessation of
chant ships, II does show a friend
ly attitude toward this nation,
such as to give hope that further
deliberaticn between the two ma
tions may bring about an under
standing honorable to both. We
trust President Wilson to main
tain American honor without the
hardships and the sacrifice of war.
NJ. ALEXANDER,
Governor of Idaho
The Washington times., 1915-06-01
Gardner For War.

So far as l can see. Germany has
called our hand. We have got to
make good or back down. If we
take a strong stand in dealing with
weak nations and weak stands in
dealing with strong nations, we
shall earn the worlds contempt and
our own as well. President Wilson
cannot change his course now; 1t
is too late. II Germany will not
yield. he must call Congress to-
gether and recommend a declaration
OF war. Merely to break off diplo-
matte relations would be a pitiable
farce. A. p. GARDNER,
Representative in Congress.
The Washington times., 1915-06-01
Five D. N. g. Officers to
Attend Instruction Camp

Five officers of the Signal Corps Of
the District National Guard will leave
tonight for Fort Leavenworth to at
tend a camp. Of instruction Cor officers
of Signal Corps Of the organized militia
Of the United States. Those in the
party from WASHINGTON will be Capt
oliver c. Terry, First Lleuts. George N.
Lands and Russell NJ. MacLennan
First Sergt. William f. RINK. Quarter
master Sergt. Lewis c. Winters. and
First Class Sergt. Edward a. Johnson.
The camp will begin June 4 and con-
tinue until June Is.
The Washington times., 1915-06-01
Investigation Needed.

/ do not see how we can avoid
the request for an investigation.
But as the Berlin government has
not seen At either to express its
views on the real issue. presented
by the President. or to indicate
what it's future course will be, we
are as far from q settlement of
the difficulty as ever. However. 1
believe the two governments will
reach an agreement on this ques-
tion. p. j. McCUMBFR.
Senator from North Dakota.
The Washington times., 1915-06-01
Evasive, Insincere, Unsound.

To my mind, the German note Of
reply is highly unsatisfactory. 1t
savors of evasion. The apparent in
sincerity which is behind it is evil
dent by the torpedoing of the Ne
braskan. occurring even before the
dispatch of Berlin's 1lon-committal
reply to Washington. This seems to
evidence Germany's intention to dis
regard our demands.
President Wilson's cont entions are
absolutely justified. and all Ameri-
cans stand behind him.
JAMES WITHYCOMBE.
Governor of Oregon.
The Washington times., 1915-06-01
Condemned BY Whole World.

The German reply to the Amer
lean note might have been more
definite. Absolute good faith in
diplomacy during such a war is
not always quite to be expected.
There ought to be but one opin-
ion concerning the use OF sub
marines for attacking unarmed
The Washington times., 1915-06-01
OFFICIALS CONDEMN NOTE
BUT TRUST TO WILSON

ships carrying noncombatants,
women and children. The de-
ma mas OF humanity must be heed
ed. and those guilty OF such will
full warfare. regardless of conse-
ouences, will be condemned by the
whole civilized world.
w. G. MCDONALD,
Governor OF New Mexico.
The Washington times., 1915-06-01
Let the President Lead.

] prefer to give the President an
opportunity to express his views oil
the German note before expressing
mine. Let him lead and the rest OF
us follow II we can. II we canrot.
then for the public good withhold ex-
preston of our views altoGether
FRANK S. WHITE.
Former Senator from Alabama.
The Washington times., 1915-06-01
Invitation for Adjust ment.

Germany's note is not final. Its
apparent evasion Is an invitation to
reach an adjustment by diplomacy.
which covers questions of methods
of warfare of both Germany and
England. 8. D. CESS,
Representative in Congress-,
The Washington times., 1915-06-01
Items of Interest and Import
ance of Past, Present, ana
Future Among Official
and Fashionable Folk.

Mrs. Carl Joerrisscn entertained AT AT
luncheon today at her residence IN
Massachusetts avenue. when she lnNltetn
twenty-four guests to meet MRS; franz n
b. Willis, wife of Governor Wits vi
Ohio. ,,,u
Last evening Governor and Mrs. ~ IT,
lis were the honor guests at u%.ralie' %
riyon by MIR. and Mrs. Joerrssen. They
expect to return to Ohio TINS e'ehihs
or tomorrow.
Many entertainments have peen
planned for the two attractive leNas
girls. Miss Grace Herndon ana MISS
Frances Hayes, who arc visiting Mr.
and Mrs. Hampson Gary
Last evening Robert Maverick gave
a theater party in their honor taKlns
his guests later to the supper dance at
the New Willard. Tomorrow evening
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Reeside Will en-
tertain at dinner at the Chevy Chase
Club in compliment to Mrs. Gary ana
DIR. Ethelbert Talbot will he host al a
dinner party at the Army, and Nav!
Club.
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Mrs. Frederick Eichelberger will en-
tertain about fifty guests at bunet
luncheon on Saturday at Edison. s me
summer home of her parents, Mr.. ana
Mrs. John Joy Edison. near RockVllie.
Weather permitting, luncheon Will be
served on the lawn and verandas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edison took possession OF
their country residence on Saturday,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Eichelberger and .nelr ip
children Joined them today, TO remain
until they go to California In August
= g
Mrs. John Temple Graves, Will enter
tain at an Informal luncheon ana brlose
party on Thursday.
The Washington times., 1915-06-01
Sherman Keeps Silence.

Germany's reply Joins issue on the
Presidents criticism OF the use of
submarines. AS in the Lusitania
case, l shall preserve silence until
the President decides on the course
to pursue. l.. Y. SHERMAN,
Senator from Illinois
The Washington times., 1915-06-01
Absurd TrifIing.

1t Is to be regretted by all friends
of Germany in this country that such
an absurd answer should have been
given to the American note. To cs,l
II evasive is to dignity It. 1t Is
trifling with a nation of 100, 900, 900
people concerning an affair which
II unjustifiable and inexcusable is an
act of war.
T J. WALSH,
Senator from Montana
The Washington times., 1915-06-01

pecIally IN allowing passenger
travel on a belliScrent ship car
ryinR arms and munitions OF war,
we are in no position to resort to
extreme measures with that coun-
try
JOHN u. WORKS,
Senator from California,
The Washington times., 1915-06-01
Country Will Back President.

think the President should not be
hampered by outside expressions
while he is deciding how to answer.
] am confident he will decide proper
ly and then be backed by the coun-
try. -
]. r. THORNTON,
Former Senator from Louisiana.
The Washington times., 1915-06-01
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens FOOt-Fase, the antiseptic pow
der for the instant relief Of painful.
smarting, tender, nervous feet. 1t
takes the sting out of corns and bun
ions. Simply shake the contents of
one of the small envelopes in each
shoe. over 100000 packages are be-
ing used by the German and allied
troops at the front. Sold everywhere,
25c-Adyt
The Washington times., 1915-06-01
Sparring For Time.

Marcus II. Holcomb. governor of
Connecticut. said that he considered
the German note "a little evasive."
In his opinion. the German govern
ment is "sparring for time
The Washington times., 1915-06-01
"Our Own Grave Fault"

The German note is disappoint-
ing and unsatisfactory, but con-
sidering our own grave fault in
supplying arms and munitions OF
war to the belligerents. and es-
The Washington times., 1915-06-01
LOCAL MENTION.

Chas. Chaplin. Daily. Virginia, COS 9 st
Phone Main $3.50
And put your Want Ad in The Evening
Times.
The Washington times., 1915-06-01
Mems Notes and Gossip
of Washington Smart Set

Whalen. of Trenton. The ushers will be
Hugh Cassidy. jr., Hugh Fegan, j.
Emerson Golliday. Louis Carroll, and
Robert Stubbs.
The Washington times., 1915-06-01

NEW YORK, June 1.-The New YORK
Times today prints the following express
sions of opinion regarding the German
reply to Americas protest on the Lusi-
tania incident, from officials high In
State and National Government:
The Washington times., 1915-06-01
Absolutely Unsatisfactory.

In my opinion the note. Is abso-
lutely unsatisfactory and is no an
swer to the questions involved. But
our people should maintain calmness
and await the Presidents action with
patience. Our interests and our
honor are safe in his hands.
RICHARD I. MANNING,
Governor of South Carolina.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-06
4 Tender Moment

Of the many anecdotes that appear
in Mr.. Anthony Gross collection, the
following account of Lincoln's inter-
view with the wife of one of Mosby's
guerillas will appeal to the host of adj
mirers of the great President.
One day woman, accompanied by
Senator, called on the President.
The woman was the wife of one of
Mosby's men. Her husband had been
captured, tried and condemned to be
shot. She came to ask for his pardon.
The President heard her story, and
then asked what kind of a man her
husband was. "Is he incorporate :?
Does he abuse the children and beat
you ?"
mo, no. said the wife; "he is a
good man, good husband; he loves
me, and he loves the children, and we
cannot live without him. The only
trouble is that he is fool about poll
tics. | live in the north, was born
there, and if | get him home, he will
do no more fighting for the south"
WELL" said Mr.. Lincoln, after ex-
aiming the papers, 81 will pardon
your husband and turn him over to
you for safe-keeping." The poor wom-
an, overcome with joy, wept as if her
heart would break.
"My dear woman" said Lincoln, "If
| had known how badly it was going
to make you feel | never would have
pardoned him."
"You don't understand me-" she
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-10-06

and yielded 80 bushels to the acre.
Who can beat this for this kind of
tilling.
Another grand excursion, projected
by G. X. Dye, is TO run to Chicago on
the 14th inst. An Ionia paper, in an
nouncing the price for the round trip,
names the low price Of $485. We don't
mean to be critical but can't help no
ticing these little mistakes. We sup
pose our brother of the Sentinel in
tended to give $4.85 as the fare.
The following is partial list of
those who went out from Belding and
vicinity on the Niagara Falls excur-
sion: h. G, Holmes and wife, Mrs. l..
NJ Smith, A. G.. Hoyt and wife, II. f.
Brooks, +. |. Francis, r. M. Wilson,
j. p. Drake, John Swansy and ID. b.
Hoppough and wife. Most of these
take in the full trip, while others only
go to Detroit.
Sylvanus ID. Brown of Lakeview
and and Miss Emma l.. Brcker of
Otisco were united in the bonds of
matrimony by Rev. +. Nudge at the
residence of w. f. Bricker of this
village on Tuesday evening, October
Z, 1879. The ceremony was followed
by an imperfect attempt at music, by
a band of youngsters. The instru-
ments, judging from the sound, con-
sisted of broken bells and kettles, a
few old pans and rusty bones. Honor
able, indeed!