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The Washington herald., 1915-03-12
Sinking an American Ship.

Ii the government of the United States admits
Germany's right to sink American ship loaded
with wheat bound for an Irish port it may
proceed without ceremony to tear up the scrap
OF paper" containing Germany's protest against
Great Britain's efforts to starve her. 1t was on
January 2S long before Germany formally an
nounced her policy of sinking and destroying indis
criminatcly, that Germany resorted to the starva-
ton method and the Prinz Etcl Friedrich sent the
William =. Frye, bearing cargo of wheat from
Seattle TO Queenstown to the bottom OF the South
Atlantic. But it is not TO be imagined that this
government will conccde any such right to Ger
many.
War brings about strange conditions. but none
stranger than tho spectacle of a German warship
seeking the hospitality of port, while having on
board the captain of American ship which it
had blown up with charge OF dynamite. What
ever ncciticS OF international law there may be on
the side OF the Gcrmans-and ii is admitted
there any-the situation puts severe strain
on American neutrality 1t will be difficult to con-
vince Americans that the course OF German COM
rnandcr in nlidoccan, in declaring contraband a
cargo OF wheat consigned to private in
Queenstown and sinking the American ship carry
ing it, was far short OF piracy. Germany warned us
against accidents" from mines and torpedoes in
the naval war zone she has declared but long
before that her commander, who scaIns boldly
into Hampton Roads to ask our aid had proceeded
with the utmost delIbcration 10 sink an American
vessel in the South Atlantic. 1t is difficult to sec
how international law can possibly be construed
ito justify such a proceeding Perhaps should
be gratificd, however, that Capt. kichnc, OF the
" illiam p. Frye, lis wife and children, were not
sent to tho bottom with their ship, and that they
arc not counted in with the several hundred
prisoners board tho cruiser
Officials of the administration arc reported TO
be making a thorough Investigation OF all the Cir
cunl>tanccs, and though they hardly fail to
licw the act OF the German commander hostile
may he assumed in advance that the Prinz Etcl
Friedrich will be interncd here. Strong rep
rc>cntations to Germany may be expected to
follow, and the least this government can demand
is payment for the William P. Frye and her cargo,
round sum for damages. an apology and
ancc that such attack will not be repeated. Ger
many will pay further penalty in the imrncasur
able weakening OF her side in the food blockade
controversy.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12

had trained his mind to logical pro-
cesses by a long course of study of
the English philosopher Locke. who
wrote the first great English treaties
upon mental philosophy.
NO, IL was not mathematics which
made Judge Bradley very good
judge. but other remarkably high and
intellectual qualities. He was, how
ever. one of the men who find the
pursuit of mathematics. especially the
higher and more abstruse branches
OF the science. Intensely fascinating.
He could find mental recreation. as he
often did, in calculating eclipses or
in working out the transits of Venus,
and in solving other very abstruse
mathematical problems. This was for
him mental recreation similar I'm
kind. although. OF course. not in de-
gree. to the recreation some men find
in playing the game of solitaire"
tCoT9 night. 1915, by l.. J. Edwards All rights re.
served.
Tomorrow DIR. Edwards will toll of
Men Who Are Competent Judges of
Art"
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12

However startling Mr.. Sundays pulpit language
may be to those OF who hold Lindley Murray
and Richard Grant White in vcneration. are not
entirely justified in assuming that the former base
ball stars use OF the vernacuar is calculated TO
provoke criticism in the heavenly region. All
foreigners profess regard English a most I'M
musical form OF speech, and, OF course. it is not
impossible that 4 like opinion prevails in Paradise
In that "delectable abode OF the elect Mr. Sun,
days brand OF English may be accepted an
agreeable variant
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12

experience with the moral issues of KnowNoth
ingism has passed away, and the present genera
ton has no very definite idea OF what was
made OF moral issues in 1884 when Mr.. Blaine
was defeated by the use of clever ALTERATION to
arouse church prejudice. The difficulty in
handling moral issuesSin politics is that the men
who take the lead in such campaigns too often
wear the livery of heaven to serve Satan, and
use immoral methods to advance morality.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12

Exports in January and for seven
months compare thus with the previous
year:
Untitled orders of the United States
Steel Corpora ton on February
were $1,000 tons over those OF January
81. The total was 4,S45.31 tons. against
.51 tons on January 81, and SOS. 40
tons a year ago.
While the gain did not reach general
expectations. the total tonnage was heav-
Ter than at any time since March ii,
1914
Incoming business on the corporation S
books at the end of each February
since monthly reports were started fol-
lows.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12

At a recent dinner given by the Harvard Lam
poon the unversity's two refugee Belgian profess
sors were guests OF honor. Both spoke in French
a language not familiar TO the Harvard SUDDEN,
body. That, however, did not check its enthusi
asm, although the result was rather startling Ii
required some diplomatic skill to convince the pro-
fcssors that the wild outbursts which followed
their pathetic recital of Belgium's wrongs were in
spired by anything less than pro-German scnt
ment in its most virulent form. Your Harvard mar
is true sport; he doesn't hesitate to take the
chances.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12

guard. Just behind one of the
doors we see a coffin, covered
with 4 black cloth.
We group ourselves around
he slim, green scaffold.
From the narrow door be-
hind the scaffold the warden
appears. He is less erect and
less ruddy. He starts to walk
up the scaffold steps. Behind
him comes two priests, one in
middle life, the other young.
in long black cassocks and
white lace surpliceS. Each
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12

1t is agreeable to hear that the war has not
made it impossible to achieve literary distinction
in France Maurice Barrcs and Maurice Maeter-
linck have been awarded prizes OF $I,Ioo each IN
recognition OF their literary efforts in behalf OF
Belgium and Alsace-Lorraine. The pen seems to
he holding its own in competition with the sword.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12

Recent reports that OF the intcrncd Ger
man merchantmen have been secretly armed and
intend to make dash for tho high seas supple
rnentcd by tho sending OF United States dcStroyCrs
to New York to preserve our neutrality. may be
regarded as explaining the rush order from the
White House that resulted in eleventh hour
resolution by Congress authorizing the use by the
President OF land and forces in the interest OF
peace.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12

She should not be allowed to take advantage
OF her skirts" declared Senator Barela, referring
to Helen Ring Robinson, Colorado's only woman
entitled to wear the senatorial toga. most
nngallant criticism in view OF the present shortage
-,
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12

Instead OF sending enough Americans to Mex
leo to bring order out OF the chaos which relgn<
in that hystcrical country orr State Department
retcrates its warning all citizens OF the Tn cd
States that it cannot be responsible Tor their safety
ii they remain there. In view OF what IS happen
ing down there :hi> to DC the very arothcosls
rf uOnlntc rVentIOn.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12

While buying by manufacturing con-
sumers of iron and steel has been light
this month. says the Iron Age, the ex-
peCtation is that the present rate of
operations will hold through March, and
there is hope that the spring demand
will be factor by April
The Steel Corporations steel works are
running this week at 81 per cent of ingot
Capa city
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12

The Chicago business men arc rubber Stamping
stop the War" on all OF their letters. They arc
also asking the entire adult population OF this
country to follow their example Although this
Chicago recipe bears some OF the carmarks OF a
faith cure. it seems 10 be harmless.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12
Proves IL.

Mother-Are You quite sure that YOU
have ceased to love him?
Observation-Disclosures. / don't even care
II he has pretty stenographer in his
office.-Indianapolis Star
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12
CARRYING TROUBLE.

Cram all YOUR troubles in ono pack,
And hang the same upon your back.
Fen though they must be horne Won IL ma
THEY'LL seem much lighter >lung behind,
Thus leaving ways i'll front all clear
For things of Peace and Hope, and Shccr-
CCoTgnsht lsliJ
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12
Every Hope Banished.

DO you think Titewad will recover
from his present ilness?
Not a chance Of 1t Some fool
friend in an effort to cheer him up. told
the old fellow that cemetery lots and
collins were cheaper now than they had
been for years. OF course. he 10 not go
ing to neglect . chance to save money"
'-Richmond Timao-Dispatch.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12
Content.

Now wouldn't you like to walk with
your husband to the polls and cast In
your vote with his?' asked the city lady
OF Mrs. Bean.
Mrs Bean shook her head. as she said.
YEARLY: For the land sakes, II there's
anything a man can do by himself. let
him do it"-Puck.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12
A VeritabIe Solomon

"Binks is probably the wisest man in
the world"
why such an outburst?''
He can tell a woman's disposition
without marrying er."-PhiladelphIa
Ledger.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12
Memorable.

What little boy in class can mention
a memorable date in Roman history
asked the teacher.
"Antony's with Cleopatra" ventured
one of the boys-Froth.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12

1t is not wild guess that the commanders OF
the British warshiPs patrolllng the Atlantic sea
coast are aware OF the presence OF German
cruiser in Hampton Roads, despite ncutral1tyS re
etrictions on the use OF wireless by bcllgcrcnts
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12

"A Judge somewhere says a wife is
entitled to a regular salary for cooking.
washing, and doing Homework"
Then there's no economy In getting
married. Enquirer.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12
EIOqu

Miss B-Paul. write a short theme on
the subject of baseball.
Paul handed in the next day-Rain. no
game.-The Eclogue
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12

"Clausowitz was right when he declared that
war is merely extension OF politics, says INC
New Republic. Why not carry the process OF
extension a little further and arrive at peace
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12
Coming Back at Him.

"a penny for your thoughts. my child -
81 was wondering. uncle IL you We're
going TO give me a dime FLORIDA
Times-Union.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12
A Line O. Cheer Each Day O the Year
By JOHN KENDRIcA BANGS.

First printing Of original poem. written -s'-'
for The Washington Herald
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12

President Wilson will not receive visitors Tor
three weeks because he has two that lie can't get
rid oi-Gcu. Turbulence OF Mexico, and frIn>
Eitcl Friedrich. OF Germany.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12
Morning Smiles.
Logical.

rarson-liow is it L haven't seen yot
at church lately?
Hodge, aan't becn.-New York Sun
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12

Ii the cost to Germany IS ono submarine 'o
oycry two merchantmen sunk, England Is no
likely 10 be in a hurry to have the game calico.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12
Seeing a Man Hanged.
BY JOHN ID. BARRY.
ID FROM YESTERDAYS III

III.
XAI HEN reach the room where those thick
w ropes are hanging VIC find that the iron
doors ha"e k:.n opened. Slowly follow the
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12
doors ha"A

carries prayerbook in ms Eand Ono is reading
aloud Now the other reads aloud. Behind them
walks a dignifcd old man. with a dcep-lined,
smooth face and white hair wearing gray suit
and white outing shirt with soft collar. He is
supporting a thin little man, with spare figure
dressed in black, without nccktic or collar, and
with a face like yellow wax
The little man is moving his lips As lie mounts
the scaffold sec that his arms are pnioncd lie
reminds me OF A frightened canary He is re-
spondinc to the PRAYERS OF the priests. Pray for
me" he keeps repeating As he steps on tho
scaffod he looks at tho dangling rope at the face
OF the warden, at the crowd. The white haired
man remains at his side The older OF the two
priests stands in the center with the other priest
at his right Zach priest clutches the railing with
ono hand, holding his book in the other.
"Holy Mary"
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12

The men on the scaffold with the exception
OF the priests, arc coming down the narrow steps.
The doctors keep busy, one listening, ono
writing.
For a few moments watch in silence
The crowd break, into groups. see the warden
standing near by. | walk over to him
Tho worst OF all" he says, "is few days be-
lore and a few days alter"
Beyond the scaffod stands tho whitc-haircd old
man. His kindly face is haggard. He looks for
lorn Near him is tall, striped figure, motionlcss.
The warden is saying: "EIc kept his nerve TO
the last. Just before came out he was max
ing jokes
Some ono speaks OF "concssion." The warden
shakes his head. Up to the end he said he was
innocent He used to tell me that if lie had any
thing to confess he would confess it in my pres
cncc.'
"Was he Catholic before he came here"
The warden bows his head. "Hc born a
Catholic. lie had the last rites of tho church,
look at the little body 1t reminds me of a
chicken hanging on a hook in a market window.
The feet arc small, like woman's' They arc
covered with black felt slippers. Through the
torn shirt | can the white skim
The people about me talking rapidly.
"St. Mary Magdalen"
"Pray for him
Quietly the priests go with their ltany. No
one seems to notice. 1t is the little body that
holds attention. The doctors still absorbed
over it. Though it seems lifcless, there is life
Near there is slight confusion The
crowd parts and l can young man, held by
his arms and legs. his face gray, his brown eyes
open. Quietly they carry him out.
For a quarter of hour we stand watching
and talking. The priests finish their litany and
crossing themselves, come down the steps.
One of the doctors turns away
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12

CONTINUED on FACE FIVE.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12

Lieut.. Colonel stephen l.. II. SlOcum
u. 6. A.. retired. and Mrs. Slocum. and
Mrs. Charles f.. Birch are among the
Washingtonians registered at the Royal
Palm. in Miami, Fla. Col and Mrs
SIocum have Just completed a trip through
the West Indies.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12

Miss Helen Blodgett. with several Of
her classmates. will come to Washington
to spend the weekend with her mother.
Mrs Delos Blodgett Mrs Blodgett will
entertain at luncheon Saturday for her
daughter and her guests, and Saturday
evening she will give a theater party in
their honor
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12

For a quarter of hour we stand watching
and talking. The priests finish their litany and,
crossing themselves, come down the steps.
One of the doctors turns away
1t is over.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12

among the box holders at the opera
"Wednesday evening were Mrs. William,
r Draper and Miss Margaret Draper
and Mr.. William +. Fowler. In Mr..
lraper's party We're Miss Eudora Ellis
and MT Frank Ellis Mr. Fowler's guest,
Included Mrs. c. W. Warden, Mime Hid
dinss. Miss Jane Austin. Miss jamie
Slemp. Mr.. c. II. Pope. Mr. Bslderson,
and Col. Constantine NJ Perkins
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12

DR.. and Mrs. Biddle r Marsden. OF
Philadelphia. are at the Shoreham for
a few days.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12

Mr.. George W. Wickersham. of New
York, arrived al the New Willard for a
short visit to Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. McPhail G. Ashe. Of
New Orleans. La. are leaving Washing
ton this morning for a tour through the
States.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12

Miss G. r. Harding and Miss F. NJ
Harding, Of Boston, arrived at the New
Willard yesterday for stay of some
length.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12

DR.. and Mrs. Breckenridge Bayns, who
have been for some time in New York.
will return today
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12

Rear Admiral j. \ Martin and
Capt. T. S. Galmandez. of the Argen-
tine navy. are at the Shoreham.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12

Miss Edith Oracle and her horse euest
Baroness Vera de Ropp. Of New York.
were the guests OF honor at a theater
party which Mr.. Lefevre, first secretary
OF the Panama Legation. gave last even
ing
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin J. Elliott, Of PhiIa-
delphia, are at the New Ebbitt
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12

Mr.. Rafael YsunGa. and daughters. Of
Philadelphia and Paris. accompanied by
F. r. O'Grady. of Philadelphia. are at
the New Ebbtt
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12

Miss Hubbard and Miss r G. Allen.
of Chestnut Hill. Philadelphia. are
stopping at the Shoreham.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12

Mrs. Charles X. Bowers OF Richmond.
Va. arrived in Washington yesterday
afternoon. She is stopping at the New
Ebbitt.
Miss Frances Miller was hostess at din
ner last evening at the Chevy Chase Clue
IN honor OF her house guest, Mrs. De-
Mott, wife Of Ensign DeNIott, L. s. y.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12

Capt. II. s. Crosby. L. S A, accom-
panied by Mrs. Crosby, is at the New
willard for n few days
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12

Mrs. Shields, wife OF Senator John X
Shields. of Tennessee, has returned u
Washington. after a lengthy visit in
Florida. Senator Shields is in Knoxville.
Tenn.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12

Mrs. Thomas F Walsh will leave
this morning for the Pa
cific Coast.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12

The Women's Alliance of All Souls
Church will hold a meeting on Friday
morning. March L. at n O'Clock. in the
lecture room Of the church. Miss Is
telle Wheeler will speak on Work Of
the Diet Kitchen and Personal Mem
cries OF Mrs. Mary 4. Livermore' will
be given by her daughter. Mrs. Norris.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12

Mrs. William Walker entertained in
FORMALLY at bridge yesterday afternoon
at the Club of Colonial Danes.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12

Tho knights of Columbus Dramatic
Club has arranged for the production or
two pIaylets on F. 'ay evening. Arru =.
1915. for the benefit of building fund or
Dominican Sisters. .;aCrrd Heart Acad-
envy, 1924 Park road rorthv st. The cur
tsir. will rise promptly at Sis and the
first play will no My Lord in Livery.
produced under the personal direction Of
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12

The officers and ladies at the Wash
ington Barracks will give hop this
evening at the officers ciuJ.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12

The Attorney General and Mrs.
Thomas Watt Gregory will be the
guests of honor at dinner which
the Secretary of the Interior and
Mrs. Franklin X. Lane will give this
evening.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12

The Assistant Secretary OF the
Navy and Mrs. Franklin ID. Roosevelt
will entertain at dinner this evening.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-12

The Minister from Cuba and Mime
Cespedes. who We're larried recently in
New York, have arrived in Washington.
after a honeymoon in the South, and are
stopping at the New Willard.
The Holly chieftain., 1915-04-30
We Lend You $4,000 for Farm improvements

In the irrigation districts providing married
farming experience and have sufficient farming
the work. with other than the land ITSELF and give
This shows confidence the land and
ability prosperity for and traffic for line This
will provide your buildings fences sink WELL only
The Holly chieftain., 1915-04-30

While drilling we'll on the
Arthur Burch claim south of town
Thursday afternoon, L. G.. Rice, in
some manner, got two fingers
caught in the wheel, badly lacerat-
ing same. Jim Hough made a
record trip to town with him, and
he had his wounds dressed by DR..
Sherman.
John Duncan is home from his
Denver trip.
The grade entertainment of the
schools will be given at the Opera
House this evening, and the little
folks have program which will
be well worth hearing.
The Holly chieftain., 1915-04-30
Read the Ads

Let us get you up some sta
tionery that will be a credit to
your business-not detriment.
The price will be practically the
same, and you'll have something
you'll be proud of. The Holly
Chieftain P1interY.
The Holly chieftain., 1915-04-30

mis- home town to visit, he asked ner
to marry him. Il dare to do it, dear,
since l know you are girl who can
make sacrifices-otherwise could
not ask you just now. haven't
much to Offer"
Geraldine disagreed on that point,
but she promised to marry him.
The Holly chieftain., 1915-04-30
Get Your Farm Home
from the Canadian Pacific

Get your home Canadian West with its magnificent SOIL
good climate churches public schools good unexced
and all the comfort. Of civilization axe twenty lhe
sold who will actually and We
because farmers and be-
Come where
for where will produce
large highest priced mixed farming lands anywhere
Mother provides better land than this rich Canadian
soil Government reports for the past years prove this
The Holly chieftain., 1915-04-30
Barrels Of Booty

Sol. Sodbuster-Hear about the rob
berry down t. tn 5 an 10-cent store
last night?
Hiram Hayrack-Nope. D'they git
much?
Sol. Sudbuster-Yep. They was in
there two hours and carried away
nearly dollars wuth O. goods
Puck.
The Holly chieftain., 1915-04-30
Rather Indefinite.

Guest Tin restaurant)-Waiter, you
don't mean to say this is spring
lamb?
Waiter-Yassah; dat's what it am.
sab.
Guest-um! Spring of what wear?
The Holly chieftain., 1915-04-30
High Price for Unborn Calf.

The price of $4,000, agreed upon be-
tween w. H. Tichnor of Oconomo-
voc, Wis, and F. L. Ames of North
Easton. Mass, for the purchase of a
Guernsey calf, is probably the highest
on record. The peculiar feature of
the contract is that the calf was yet
unborn.
The Holly chieftain., 1915-04-30

A noted Gotham surgeon is suing
his neighbor for damages because
she called him a dog-killer. Science
ought no. to be so sensitive about
the terminology of the lay tongue.
The Holly chieftain., 1915-04-30

Every English officer is expected to
know how to sew on his buttons. Prac-
tical, but not as thrilling as Lord
Nelson's England expects every man
to do his duty"
The Holly chieftain., 1915-04-30

II the nation would engage the
services Of an expert automobile de.
signer 1t might now begin putting out
1914 model dreadnaught and subma.
rines.