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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-08
PRICE OF COTTON BOOSTED.
Atlanta Journal Editorial Interpret
ed ns Rebuke to Hoke smith.

Atlanta. Nov. 6.-In an editorial article
headed THE South and the Allies the
Atlanta Journal defends Great Britain's
course in regard to cotton. The Journal
says in part:
The rank and file OF the Southern
people are not troubled over the British
order declaring cotton contraband. They
know that since this order became Oper-
alive the price of cotton. instead of
falling. as some pessimists predicted, has
risen.
But the Southern people. like all
thoughtful and patriotic Americans. view
the developments of this war from an
infinitely broader and higher outlook than
that OF monetary concern. They realize
that the principles and ideals at stake
in this vast struggle are as important
TO them and their republic as to any OF
the nations that are bleeding in the
crash of battle. They know that the tri-
umph of Prussian tyranny and hate
would mean the death Of democracy in
Europe and a speedy challenge to the
liberty of America.
lit is from this statement of human
freedom and progress rather than from
that of dollars and cents and OF legal
technicalities that our people judge the
measures adOpIed bN bTtdl DIlliih anu
her allies to resist and defeat the worlds
common foe.
IF Germany wins she will turn in
evitably to the Western world for new
conquests and spoils. The triumph Of
Prussian militarism will whet still keener
the ambition of German Imperialism. If
the mailed fist brushes Europe IL will
never be content until II has crushed
America, too
I'VE may as well recognize now that
the allies are lighting for our interests
as well as their own. and that upon their
success depends our security In the years
ahead. II does not behoove us. there
fore. TO be picking petty flaws with the
powers that stand between us and the
most terrible war We have ever known"
II Is generally believed that the edi-
toriaI Is I'm reply to attacks which United
States Senator Hoke Smith Is making
Great Britain because OF :he cotton EN-
barge Heretofore the Journal has
strongly supported MIR. Smith. The Sem
,ator's anita gonism to Great Britain has
been so marked that some OF the Georgia
editors have alluded to him as Our
German Senator"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-08
BY r. h. JOHNS.

The unexpected resignation of Capt.
Jesse E Langdon. Fourth Field Artillery.
is responsible for some wild rumors as
to the future of that officer and his in
tentions. In some quarters II Is believed
that Capt. Langdon Is leaving the army
to accept q commission from one OF the
countries in the European war. II Is
known that there is a great shortage OF
officers especially in the field artillery,
among the European armies. and that
hatterinE offers have been made to ON
GERS in the United States service.
Capt. Iangdon has had a brilliant ca
reer He was serving as corporal IN
the field artillery during the Philippine
instruction when he attracted the at
tention of the commander of the Ameri-
can forces He was mixed up in num-
Der Of hot engagements, and distin-
guished himself on every occasion. When
n came to organizing volunteer reSi-
ments. he was offered a commission, ana
then il was discovered he had been serN-
ing under an assumed name.
When the volunteer forces were dis
charged Capt. LangdOn was rendered
commission in the regular army, wnich
he accepted. and has splendid ofnclency
record at the War Department. with
the Fourth Regiment of Artillery on the
border he had been showing the same
fighting qualities that distinguished MIN
in the Philippines. II Congress should
authorize an Increase in the field artil-
lery as recommended by the Secretary
Of War. Capt Langdon was due for pro-
motion, and there is no reason why he
should resign excepting that he has an
opportunity to serve in the European
war. which it is believed is altogether
probable.
In recruiting the continental army the
Secretary Of War will follow the same
method as the department did in con-
Quoting the college camps of instruction
and the business mems military camps.
While the country will be divided into
divisional districts the location OF the
camps and the time of instruction Will
depend upon the number Of volunteers
for the continental army that come from
any locality.
The recruiting OF the continental army
will be under the general direction OF
the adjutant general OF the army and
its training under the departmental
ommander. The Postofflce Department
will be called upon To assist in sending
out to the country terms under which
volunteers can enlist in the continental
army.
II is possible that the postmasters will
be called upon to assist the War De-
partment in recruiting the continental
army. ANY one who desires any infor-
nation relative to the terms of enlist
ment in the continental army Will he
able to secure it from the postmaster.
This information will be placed in the
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-08
Bryan, the Dissenter.

Mr.. Bryan feels it to be his duty to dissent
from the Presidents views on national defense,
and warn the country of the dangers of such q
policy. No one should be surprised. Mr.. Bryan
has felt it to be his duty to dissent from every
policy adopted by the government ever since he
entered public life. He began by dissenting from
the policies of the Republican administration when
he came to Washington in 1891, and he continued
to dissent even more vehemently from the policies
of the Democratic President whom he helped 10
elect in 1892 When President Cleveland called
an extra session of the Fiftythird Congress to re-
peal the Sherman silver purchase act, in the sum-
mer of 1893 the silver tones of Mr. Bryan were
heard in dissent for about four hours in the
House chamber. He warned the Democratic men,
bers that the party had won the greatest success
in history, but if they followed the recommends
tons of the Democratic President, they would
turn their faces from the rising to the setting
sun, from life everlasting to death, and would
receive the curses and not the blessings of the
people
Mr.. Bryan then and there split his party, car
ried majority of the Democrats in the House
against the President, leaving that great Demo-
cratic leader to the tender merces of the Re-
publcans, who under the leadership of Thomas
B. Reed, voted with the President, illustrating
Mr.. Reeds remark: What wonder then that he
appeals to the patriotism of another party whose
patriotism has never been appealed to in vain"
Mr.. Bryan dissented from every policy sup
ported by the Democratic President and when he
captured the nomination in 1896 he did not permit
any mention whatever in the platform of the
Democratic party, of President Cleveland, form
OF dissent never before since exercised against
President of the United States by the party
responsible for his election.
While he was the head of the Democratic party
he was impatient of any dissent from his views by
other Democrats, and promptly read them out OF
the party. He continued to dissent from every
Guiding the annexation of the Philippines, after he
had come to Washington and united with Presi-
dent Mckinley in persuading Democratic Senators
vote for the ratification of the treaty by which
those islands were transferred by Spain to the
United States.
Mr.. Bryan dssented from the action of the
Democratic National Convention in 1904 and
ried his dissent into the campaign, aiding in the
defeat of Judge Parker. He accepted instructions
from the Democrats of Nebraska to vote for
Speaker Clark at Baltimore, and when the Speaker
had victory within his grasp, Mr.. Bryan again
exercised his privilege of dissent and gave his
support to Mr. Wilson He marked his dissent
from President Wilson's policies by resigning
from the Cabinet. Who expected Mr. Bryan to
do anything else but dissent from anything said
or done by anybody else when there is an i'm
portant issue before the countrys Mr.. Bryan is
built on the plan of dissent
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-08

Of things had arisen under which Lord Kitchener.
responsible in theory if not in fact for the failure
of everything to 60 right in connection with the
war; could not usefully occupy the position of sec
rotary OF war any longer.
The Balkan situation which was none Of his
making, but for which in military sense he was
to some extent responsible accumulated this fact.
And now, when every one had been wondering
how the Gordian knot was to be cut, it is an
nounced that Kitchener will take personal COM
mand of the operations in the East. An ideal
solution to the dificulty Lord Kitchener knows
the East like book, knows the language and the
temperament of the races with whom he must
deal And where he goes in command there will
be no laundering, no haste waste incompe-
tence in minor directions. He will again be the
autocrat. who drove the British forces to success
in Egypt and South Africa.
1t is suggested that an arrangement has been
arrived at under which Lord Kitchener, taking
supreme command in the Eastern theater of war,
yields up to Gen. Jofre entire control of the
operations in the West. This is in a sense for
mality. Joffre is already in command in the West
and is superior to Sir John French. But it is
much better that Sir John should not have to
serve two masters, Gen. Joffre and the British
war Office or the British cabinet The British
people will feel renewed confidence in the min
istry that has thus solved unfortunate tangle,
renewed confidence in the final triumph of the
allied arms in the Near East under a general who
has known failure in the field. And Lord
Kitchener may we'll feel satisfied that he is now
to undertake task that is sufficiently big, heaven
knows, for his strength and ability, that he is par
tcularly fitted to cope with and success in which
will add to his already great prestige in man
ner that no amount of political victories
secretary of war and no amount of success the
man behind the scenes" could have done.
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Doings of Society

The President attended services at the
Central PRESBYTERIAN Church yesterday
morning. ACCOMPANIED by Miss Helen
woodrow Bones. and passed the after
noon motoring with his nancee, Mrs
Norman Gait
The Argentine Ambassador. Dr., Naon.
win leave Washington Thursdayfor New
York and win sail Saturday for Buenos
Aires.
Baron Renaud d'Ungern sternburg.
second secretary of the Russian En-
ba ssy. has returned to WASHINGTON from
a brief visit to New York
The Third Assistant Secretary OF State
and Mrs. William Phillips and Mrs.
phillips father Mr.. Drayton, were week.
END guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Duval
at Dover House.
Miss Elizabeth Mitchell will entertain
at a card party this afternoon IA nohor
Lon Miss Mary Graf. whose marriage 10
NJ kari Corby will take place Wednes-
|day In the evening Mrs. Karl Droop
will give a dinner for the wedding party.
Mr. Ian1don has arrived in Wasning-
tor and has Joined Capt. Russell y.
a,gdon II. s A., at the Grafton, Wnere
they have taken an apartment i0r
winter. Capt. Langdon came 10
,nrton recentIv from Raleigh, ~ -
having been detailed to the war Ne
partment
Mrs Baldwin, wife of Brig. Gen FRANK
n baldwin. U. s. A.. retired. has come 70
washington for the winter, ana Is ho"
located az 1870 / street
Mr. = Howard Robnett entertained IN
honor ~ his brother and sister-in-iA~'
psssad Asst Surg. A. II. Robnett' u .
n and Mrs. Robnett. OF Las Anil ssI"
col AT a dfnner-dance at the So'uiii'Ao
Country Club Saturday evening
The guests included Capt ana Mrs;
Mcmillan, Miss Ruth Z. Rogers, OF
Rrownwood. Tex: Miss Agnes CherrS' OF
sherman. Tex: Miss Lois Thayer. OF
Ros,on Mass, and Mr.. l. ID. Carroll Oh
this city.
JIsut- Charles l. Kilburn and MIS- Nil
hurn- OF Fort Myer. have as their guests
the Iatter's father and sister. Col. John
w Pullman, L S. a. retired, and MISS
pullman, of Fort Monroe
The marriage of Miss Rebekah winner
LAUGHTER OF DR.. and Mrs. William Hoi-
nd Wilmer. and Mr.. Thomas AieNanoer
Irot, -rbropp. son OF former Representa-
10 and Mrs. Joseph z Thropp, VIII
. nIacc wednesday. November q. at
noon AZ the Church of the Epiphany.
Miss Eleanora Morgan Will De tns ne, Iia 10
Of honor and the bridesmaids VIII De
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-08

zone thing is certain" says Edgar c. Snyder,
Washington newspaper correspondent who has
Just returned from Western town; there is little
or no progressive sentiment throughout the Middle
West. The Bull Moosers are back in the ranks
of the Republican party, their only demand be-
ing that Republican with progressive leanings
be nominated at its national convention" The
result of the election in Massachusetts, and the
reports that are coming from other sections indi-
cate that it is a sorry candidate who can't lean
far enough to meet all the demands of the sur
viving Progressive sentiment.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-08

Federal employees of New York City are to
have a mass meeting, at which Collector Dudley
Field Malone will preside, to urge Congress to
provide pension system for workers in the civil
service 1t is quite easy to forecast that the ex-
cuse of the new Congress for failure to enact this
Iong deferred but urgently needed legislation will
be the increased expenditures necessary for the
national defense; and yet wise pension law would
IN very few years begin to result in annual
iaving to the government.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-08

The note of this government to Great Britain
the shipping question ought to satisfy not only
every one in this country who believes that an
emphatic protest should be made against inter
ference with our commerce, but the Berlin gov
eminent as we'll With a matter of dollars in
volved Washington in its representations employs
language scarcely less foreefui than 1T used in
addressing Germany the subject of the murder
Of American men, women and children The tone
of the communication indicates that it regards
the violation of international law as but little less
reprehensible than the violation of the laws of
humanity and eivilizati--
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-08

The lesson of the fire horror in a waist factory
few years ago seems to have been forgotten in
New York. 1t shocked the city throughout at the
time and numerous reforms resulted from the agi-
tation. Yet on Saturday dozen persons persisted
and scores were injured most of them young girls,
in fire in another factory where dangerous con-
ditions prevailed and proper precautions were lack
ing Doubtless there will be another spasmodic
enforcement of the law, to be followed by another
horror as soon the authorities relax their vigil
ancc.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-08

The fact that the country is suffering from
shortage Of one-dollar bills, in spite of liberal
supply, is interpreted by the United States Treas
urer as indicating better business conditions. We
have not noticed any falling off in the number OF
those who are short OF halves and quarters how
ever
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-08

Joseph H. Choate says the United States IS
ono of the richest and most hated nations of the
world. Which is not saying much for the graft
tude Of the rest of the world in view OF the
record of this country in succoring oppressed and
distressed peoples before and since we set Cuba
free
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-08

A California pastor is to preach a series of
sermons urging young women to exercise their
right to propose in 1916 leap year. Some one
will have to come to the rescue of the young men
out there and instruct them how to say grace
fully.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-08

Bryan insists that his friendship for President
Wilson remains unimpaired, which recalls the
more in sorrow than in anger" attitude of Col
Roosevelt when he started out to undermine Mr.
Taft; though it must be said for the Rough Rider
that it didn't take him long to discard it.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-08

Nearly two hundred suits have been filed
against banker of Uniontown, Pa whose imam
ces are tangled. Why not let the lawyers have
their fees at once and remove the cause of lit-
gation7
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-08

A ST. Louis woman accused her husband in
court of hypnotizing her SO that she gave him
$4,000, which he spent in riotous living. But, II
the man is really hypnotist. why doesn't he COM
pei her to stop making fuss about the money?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-08

First Surgeon-'Tm really too busy
to operate on him. But l suppose 1
ought to-" Second SurEeon-'Is II neces-
sary?' First Surgeon-''Well. no: but /
DON'T want to establish a precedent
Life.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-08

The Friends of Peace going to start a
campaign to prevent the denomination of Presi-
dent Wilson, just to prove that the name of the
organization was chosen advisedly.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-08

Yes. I told father that the white
poker chip l dropped was a peppermint
tablet" Did he swallow it?'-HobarT
Herald.
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Under an arch Of Southern sm.lax and
before the handsome cathedral window
in the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert H.
Jarecki $40 West Sixth street. Misi
Katherine Louise Ralph and DR.. Charles
W. Allen, both OF Washington. d. c.,
were married Wednesday noon by Rev.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-08

Il wish we were there. This car is
getting close"
Yes. and it will get closer as we
get nearer."-PeIican.
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LAUGHTER.

LAUGHIEK.
When climbing s rough and steep,
And heights are hard to scale,
And thorns to make you weep
Are mingled with the shalc,
A merry jest or two
Will smooth the way for you.
When rocks impede your feet,
And crags confront your eye,
And frigid gusts of sleet
Your spirit sorely try,
A good and wholesome laugh
Will make a sturdy staff.
tCopuisht Islk)
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-08

She-when we are married l will
never see you coming home at
o'clock in the morning. will I?
He-Not II you are a heavy sleeper.
dear.-Punch Bowl.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-08
Morning Smiles.

lis your papa asleep, Dorothy?
His eyes is. auntie. but not his
Transcript.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-08

prosperity will come to you II you
think prosperity and ADVERTISE
Dan Sayles.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-08
A Line o Cheer Each Day O the Year
By JOHN KENDRIcK BANGS.

first printing OF original poem written osi1y
for TIE Washington Herald.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-08

Don't you feel that you are called
on to do something for your fellow
mem" asked the interchangeable philan-
thropist.
II don't know whether l am or not"
answered the practical man, but the
unanimity with which my fellow-men
seem to expect IL sometimes makes
me think that l am."-Birmingham
Age-Herald.
The chairman of the committee was
addressing a meeting at a teachers
Institute:
my friends. the schoolwork is the
He began to feel frightened
The clubhouse is the schoolwork of
civ"
smile could be felt.
The workhouse is the bulschool
Of"
He was evidently twisted.
THE schoolbul is the housework-"
An audible smoker spread over the
audience.
THE bulschool-"
He was getting wild. So were his
hearers. He mopped his perspiration,
gritted his teeth, and made a fresh
start.
THE schoolhouse, my friends"
sigh OF relief went up. Hamlet
was himself again!
He gazed serenely around. The
light of triumphant self-conhdence
was enthroned upon his brow.
is the woolbark-"
And that Is when he lost conscious
ness-Answeri
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-08

Miss Edith Temple Oracle was hostess
at a dinner of sixteen covers Saturday
evening in honor of Miss Jeanette Cowan-
daughter of Mrs. John X. Shields,
and a debutante of the coming seoson.
The other guests Were Miss Catherine
Harlow. Miss Teresa Granda, Miss Dor
othy bennett. Miss Lillian Hendrick.
Miss Georgia Schofield. Miss Montgom.
ery. Paymaster o. d. Cogner. L. s. N;
Commander Finger, Mr.. William B. Hill,
Mr.. Ludwig Drier. Mr.. Robert Patterson.
Mr.. Reid Cassard. Mr.. Elicit. and Mr..
Reginald Sturgis. The table decorations
were American Beauty roses.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-08

Col and Mrs. C A. F. Flagler enter
tanned informally at dinner Saturday
evening in honor Of their guest, Mrs.
Andrews. wife Of Capt. Charles F. An
drews. L. s. \.
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CONTINUED on PAGE NINE.
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Commander and Mrs. Richard II. Leigh.
VINO recently returned from the Orient.
nave leased an apartment at 21H wyom-
ing avenue. where they are settled for
the winter. Commander and Mrs. Leigh
spent the last month visiting relatives in
Mississippi
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-08

Don't you feel that you are called
on to do something for your fellow
mem" asked the interchangeable philan-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-08

Lieut.. Albert T Church. U. S. N. and
Mrs. Church have returned to Washing
ton and have taken an apartment at the
Decatur. Mrs. W. c. Gibson. widow Of
Admiral Gibson. and the Misses Gibson.
mother and sisters OF Mrs Church. also
have taken an apartment at the Decatur
for the winter.
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
TREES FOR HOME GROUNDS
Small Varieties Add Greatly to the Appearance of the House, and
 Also to It's Value.

In planting ornamental trees about the home, we naturally consider their utility in providing shade. There are. however, q number of beautiful trees. small in size, that occupy an interme- diate place between shrubs and shade trees. Their beauty gives them a place of honor. but they should not be placed where their growth will inter fere with other plants as they grow larger.
 The white fringe. or fringe tree, Chi onanthus Virginica, is native of the United States. forming a large shrub, rather than small tree, as it is round- ed and bushy. It has large glossy leaves three to five inches long. dark green. that are handsome through the season. In May or June it bears an abundance of white flowers. in droop- ing racemes. The blossoms have mar row, fringe-like petals. and are very graceful. One specimen under obser- vation. now about eighteen years planted is probably twelve feet high, a symmetrical vase shape; it flowers abundantly. A young specimen. suit able for planting. costs about seventy five cents-Rural New Yorker.
The Monticellonian., 1915-05-20
Washinqton's Advantage.

Observing that civic art is founded on common sense, utility and conner cial considerations, Arnold W. Brun- her, an architect who has been work ing for the development of civic beauty in New York, recently made a statement which has a bearing upon Washington. He pleaded for more artistic cities on the ground that the lives of men and women are influenced by their surroundings.
 A quiet, restful room, he pointed out, helps a man to do his work, and he added: Our streets have the same influence. I hold that quiet. dig nitied, orderly streets have psycho- logical effect on the people. Such streets are fourd in Paris, Berlin and many other E ropean cities. Broad way. on the other hand. is chaotic, shaggy, eonfus sed, irregular; and it produces an unrestful effect on one" Washington Times.