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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-02-17
HISTORY BUILDERS.
How Rupture With France Was
Prevented.
BY DIR. Z. J. EDWARDS.

| One of the two secrets which concealed
| a transaction of vital importance to the
United States at the time of the civil war
related to the person who advanced to
our minister TO Great Britain, Charles
| Francis Adams. some five millions in gold
without any security. except Mr.. Adams
promise that he would procure from
Washington as soon as possible a Sutfi-
Cient amount Of government bonds to
protect his loan. The gold was advanced
so that Mr. Adams might perfect a bond
which the British government eXacted
of him at the time he demanded that
England prevent the sailing of certain
vessels which Mr.. Adams claimed were
TO he used by the Confederate govern
ment as privateers.
When Mr.. Adams died there remained
no man living who knew who the per-
son was who gave that invaluable as
sistanCe to the United States at a dcS
perate time
There had been, about a year earlier.
another curiOusly secret transaction. the
mystery concerning which never
solved. Thurlow Weed was in the course
of his long. exciting and romantic pO-
litiCal life the recipient of many conf
dences. He used to say in his old age
that there was one secret which had al
ways remained a mystery to him. al
though il covered a transaction which
was of vital Importance to the United
States. He had tried in various ways to
penetrate the mystery and was never
able to do that Therefore. he used to
say that the people of the United States
would never know who the mysterious
benefactor was who made it possible to
prevent the Emperor Louis Napoleon
from undertaking to break the blockade
by the Federal fleet of the ports of the
Confederate government
Mr.. Weed once said to me: II WAS
just taking. in the autumn of 1851, the
steamer AraSo for Europe. whittier
had been sent with two companions. both
clergymen. on a special mission by Presi-
dent Lincoln. when a man rushed up to
me and placed in my hands an envelope
which he said I was not to open until
I reached Paris.
Il thought it very strange and that 1t
was. perhaps. the act of some mentally
unba lanced person. but I kept the en-
velope unopened and forgot all about 1t.
After l had been in Paris some time I
learned that the Emperor intended 10
send message to French corps iegisla-
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Practical Education.

Under the direction of James ]. Hill university
professors will conduct campaign to encourage
the raising of live stock throughout the North
west. Howard X. Smith. professor OF animal hus-
bandry of the University of Minnesota, has re-
signed his chair to direct the work. beginning his
duties March 1. Mr.. Hills campaign will last the
twelve months of the year and will be exhaustive
in character and territory Prof. Smith will begin
by talking to groups of farmers and bankers. He
will explain how to raise stock and how to finance
the enterprise. Carried to a successful issue the
campaign would result in body blow at the beef
trust and the high cost of living
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Religious bodies Of all denominations gained
765oS7 members in the United States last
year. according to figures compiled by the Fed
cral Council of the Churches of Christ in America
This includes not only Christian, but other sects
The total number of church members is now
SS,7oS.I4o. All the larger denominations made
gains The, largest made by the Methodists,
who added 23I,46o new members. The Roman
Catholic Church gained I36,S5o. the Baptsts 49,
I25. the Lutherans s624S. the Presbyterians 5000
the Eastern Orthodox Churches &c. oo the Ger
Evangelical Synod, representing the State
Church of Prussia, 2o3I5, and the Protestant
Episcopal Church 2S.64I. With more than one
third OF its entire population belonging to the
church and the ratio being fully sustained there
to be little basis for fear that the country
is going TO the devil
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-02-17

The solitary occupant OF the Jail at George
Town. Del, ha~ gone strike, and threatens
to walk out The sheriff has done his best to en-
crtan hiu, but hi, family objects 10 his spending
much tIruc in the jail. Now the lone prisoner
has issued this warning: Il have told you repeat
cdly and cmphaticay that ! love good-fcllowship,
and in every boon convict want
some ono whom | treat an equal. Why
don't you arrest some one? Do you think I'm a
hermit II you don't get company for ME I'm
going 10 quit. Since the wasn't sentenced
10 solitary confinement, perhaps he may obtain his
release by legal process.
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HINTS OF SPRING.

Somehow amid old Winters clustering
] seem to hear these days note of Spring
The whirr of bird-wings all a-futtering.
And now and then there comes soft touch on the
That seems to speak to me of May Days fair.
When buds will bloom, and trees will blossom fair
The outer prospect still is drab and drear,
And yet for all of that, bits OF cheer
Suggest themselves with smilings far and near.
An echo, or perhaps some memory;
Pcrchancc some prcscience of days to be
That springeth up within the heart OF me.
Whichever it be in these bleak Winter days
When earth and sky are sad in frigid grays,
Some past coming Spring makes glad my ways.
Copyright. 1915, by Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate)
Copyright, l9l5J
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Cseful Sentiment.

Just as the happy husband of few
months was about to leave home for the
daily office grind. his wife placed hand
upon his arm.
Harry, dear" she softly said. haven't
you a lock of my hair somewhere in
your pockets
l have. indeed. sweetheart" was the
prompt response Of hubby. and he af-
fectionately embraced the sharer OF his
sorrows and Joys. Il have it right here
in the pocket closest to my heart"'
That's fine. Harry" delightedly re-
turned little wiley. Wont you please
take 1t and see II you can match me
some puffs when you get downtown -
Philadelphia Telegraph.
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win Dewitt. Mrs. E. F. Townsend Mr.,
John d. Hale. Mrs. Jesse Ramsburr
Mrs. W. +. Martin. Mrs. II. P. Mccain
MRS. j. II. Ruckman. Mrs. J. r. Ale
snire. Mrs NJ r. Campbell and Mrs.
Sir Charles Ross. of Canada, arrived ar
the Shoreham yesterday and Joined Lady
Ross. They will spend some time in
Washington.
The Netherlands Minister. ChevaIicr
van Rappard. entertained at a dinner
last night at the Shoralam.
MIR. and Mrs. Joshua Gregg and Misses
GreSs are at the New Willard for a
Few days en- route to the South.
Mrs. Thomas Riley, of Connecticut
was the guest of honor Yesterday at a
luncheon given by Mrs. u. J. Callahan
Inc guests were seated at small tables
which were decorated in valentine COL
ors. Among those invited to meet Mrs
Riley were Mrs. William Hughes. Mrs.
Charles Hayden. Mrs. James CraishilI
Mrs. ID. c. Shea. Mrs. NJ. W. Wicker
sham. Mrs. J. r. Burke, Mrs. Thoma,
W. Brahany, Mrs. T. Fl. Carter, Mrs ].
ii. Stevens. Mrs. r. T. Holden. Mrs
Aubrey Houston. Mrs. T. W. Stubble-
held. Mrs. Milton Allies. Miss Shea, Mrs.
J. Lindsey. Mrs. NJ. ]. German, Mrs.
Daniel McGillicuddy. Mrs. Thomas
Scully, Mrs. W. C. Ring. Mrs d. II. r.
Drury. Mrs. William Roach. Mrs. Frank
HERON. Mrs William II. Callahan and
Mrs. NJ. Dineen.
Mrs J. NJ. Littell, wife of Col Lit
tell. entertained at bridge yesterday
I'M honor of Mrs. George W. McIyer.
VIE or Col. Mc1ver. who has just re-
turned from the Philippines Among
the guests were Mrs. J. B. AIeshire.
wife Of Gen. Aleshire: Mrs. Gibbs Baker.
Mrs. c. c. McCulloch, Mrs. Archibald
Oracle. Mrs. c. A. Hedekin. Mrs. Ma
Corcoran. Mrs. Philip welker, Mrs H.
p. Kingsbury. Mrs. Walter Webb. Mrs.
Irwin Hunt, Mrs. r. E. Noble, Mrs.
Edward Pendleton. Mrs. S. Z. Davis,
Mrs. Chauncey Baker, Mrs. G. H.
Cameron, Mrs. John l. Edwards. Mrs.
Fred Perkins. Mrs. Sanbern. Mrs
James Candy. Mrs. Hughes ELEPHANT.
Mrs. E. Z. Persons. Mrs. Charles
Craighead. Mrs. Charles T. Clagetr
and Mrs. William P. Evans.
White tulips. narcissus and ferns
were used profusely in the house and
on the tea table.
Mrs. Zane. wife of Admiral Zane, re-
ceived yesterday afternoon at the
Club of Colonial Danes The club
rooms were beautifully decorated with
pink and white roses, ferns and palms.
Assisting Mrs. Zane were Mrs. John
Grey, Miss Lila Zankirk, of New York:
Mrs. Hughes Oliphant. Mrs. Roscoe
Moody, Mrs. T. A. Dobyns and Mrs.
W. c. Harllee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin SaoM. of
Brookline. Mass, and their daughter,
Miss Beatrice Snow, arrived at the
New Willard yesterday for a short
visit to Washington. ,
Miss Amy 5. White entertained the
members of Continental Chapter. d. A.
r.. last evening at her home on North
Capitol street. 4 pleasant social hour
the business meeting. durins
y hich readings were given by Miss Rich
md Miss Sybil Tillotson. Refreshments
we're served.
The Japanese Admiral Baron Dewa will
give a dinner at the Shoreham tomorrow
night.
Mr.. and Mrs 4. W. Mash. jr.. of Phil
sdelphia, are among the recent arrivals
rom that CITY a New Willard
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sisted on the shipment of gold to pay
American debts. and $SDUO,OOO of the
metal left New York for the special re-
serve OF the Bank Of England at Ottawa.
All but 100000 of that gold is still
] lodged at the Canadian capital. and for
e1gn-eXchange men We're convinced this
afternoon that the time was at hand
when. regardless Of possible internatio ion
| al agreements in respect to exchange a
considerable return flow of the gold sent
from New York to Ottawa was already
| begun. foreign-eXchange banker.
| shortly before the close Of business. ca
bled to London bid for some of the OF
tawa gold. offering a price of a shillings
pence an ounce. which is pence over
the normal mint price Of gold coin. as
quoted by the Bank of England.
II the Bank of England refuses the
bid. its refusal will act as a virtual ac-
| ceptance of the statement that gold is at
large premium i'm England and Eng
lands possession at the present time
1t was not believed that gold for i'm
port would be obtained at this figure
At the prevailing sterling exchange rate
OF f.'9 England. in taking our exports, Is
virtually paying premium on gold of
about l per cent. 1t is understood that
higher premium Or lower exchange
rate will obtain before gold imports of
consequence occur again.
y step the proposed bankers confer
ence could take, would be the establish
ment of big English credit In New York
similar to the Russian credit recently
established. Such a credit would remove
from the market considerable exchange
upon London based upon exports from
tins country.
Contracts Based on Dollars.
The upset condition of the foreign ex-
change market has caused great incon-
venience to many sellers of material for
export. 1t developed today that one
large copper agency is now making its
foreign contracts on a basis of American
dollars. instead of sterling. Other agen-
cies are preparing to take similar ac-
ton
The bankers conferences to remedy
the situation would be similar to those
which were held last autumn when en-
change rates were in favor of England
and against the United States. Following
the autumn conferences a statement was
issued simultaneously at London and New
York. which said:
I'm connection with the announcement
by the Treasury upon the subject of the
American exchange. We are authorized
to state that after a conference held by
the chancellor of the eXchequer with the
London bankers, it was resolved that, in
asmuch as exchange between the United
States and the United Kingdom is now
normal. no definite action
at the present time is required. but that.
if during the continuance of the war. or
for one year thereafter. the exchanges
between the two countries should become
such that gold exports from either coun-
try to an unreasonable amount might
result committees of bankers could be
appointed in the United States and in the +,
United Kingdom, respectively, to consider |
plans for dealing collectively with the |
by such methods as may seem
at the time mutually desirable"
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No Excuse.

Judge-You admit. then. that you stole
the loaf of bread
Woman Prisoner-''Yes. Your Honor,
Judge-"What have you to say for
yourself?'
Misunderstanding. your Honor. If IL
was lace or jewelry | might plead KEEP
omania, but we can't work that when
its bread. Boston Transcript.
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great difficulties. The lay OF
the land helped. Interest, OF
course, had to center in the
palaces and the festival hall,
with their opportunities for
architectural display. They
naturally took the middle
ground. And, of course, they
had to be near the State build
ings and the foreign pavilions.
The concessions, making the
amusement resort. ought to
be in a district by them
selves, at one end. Equally Sc
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England Must Pay Premium
To Keep Gold From u. S,
Yellow Metal Is Coming Back from Canada Foreign Elk
change Unprecedently Low-Credit Problem
Is Now Europe's.

New York. Feb. 16.-The foreign
exchange situation. which for day.
has been extraordinary, today passed
the point Of all presidents for gen.
| GRAFTON. conference of leading
bankers of London and New York will
| be called soon for the purpose OF
taking steps toward the restoration OF
normal conditions in the international
| credit market. which is rapidly be-
coming demoralized. Sight drafts on
London, which were quoted yesterday
morning at s4.S2 in the pound sterling
| and which before the close of the
day fell below S4.s1 were quoted to-
day at Si.19, an yNSlow
figure.
The normal rate on sight drafts on
London is S4.Ssss, and in other years
decline to Si.S4L has been suffi-
cient to inaugurate 4 gold flow to
New York.
1t was learned today that a second
shipment of s2.5O0.0OO gold had been
| secured at Ottawa for shipment to
| New York. This followed the first
gold import enga cement within n
weeks time. Bankers who arranged
the shipment were Lazard Freres.
Confirmation was received in cable
dispatch from London which brought
| the announcement that the Bank of
IoVO.V'V III
can eagles for transfer from Ottawa
to New York.
Gold at Premium Abroad.
In spite of the abnormal conditions
prevailing in England. which have
virtually established gold at 4 pre-
MUM. thus checking a flow of the
metal to New York. bankers believe
that further flow to New York is
inevitable-that is, unless the confer
ence which is about to he called is
productive of a financial plan that can
be mutually agreed to by English and
American bankers Henry +. DAWSON,
of J. i. Morgan & Co. who accom-
panied Sir George Paish to London
in November to discuss with British
treasury officials the exchange rela-
lions between the two countries, said
this morning that up to the present
time nothing had ben done in regard
to the present situation in the eX-
change market.
II is his opinion that exchange has
reached Il point which might reason
ably call for some atcion in view of
the international agreement between
New York bankers and British treas
ury officials to take care of an alb
normal situation in the balance OF
trade
Wall Street authorities on exchange
confessed themselves entirely at a
loss to foretell the plan that might be
arranged. Any plan that endeavored
to create an artificial basis for in
ternational exchange could not be a
success, il was said. Yet il was ac-
at the same time that the
purpose of an international confer
ence would be to prevent flow of
gold from England to this countyr.
Return Flow from Canada.
1t was recalled that last autumn. when
exchange rates were running strongly
against the United States. England in
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May all the horrors OF the damned be my por-
ton when | retire at night" was declared by a
witness at the trial. in Sioux City, Iowa. of the
thrty-six master plumbers charged with violation
OF the Sherman law, to be part OF the oath taken
by members of the National Association of Mas
ter Plumbers. The plumber who drafted it must
have got the idea from the owner OF new house
who woke up and found the pipes frozen.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-02-17

Government statistics week after week show
that exports far excel those OF the pc
Rod OF last year and the year before but advocates
of the ship-purchase bill keep insisting that
ports chokcd with produce and industrial
population idle because of lack OF vessels to
carry our goods to foreign markets. And some
OF those who want the ship bill passed also want
an embargo placed on the expectation of grain
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-02-17
How DRY I Am" in Des Moines.

Des Moines. Feb. 16.-Des Moines is
dry today for the first time in its
history. In accordance with the city
councils decision to issue no licenses.
the saloons closed last night. No liquor
was served at the policemens' annual
ball. which lasted through the night
The orchestra entertained the dancers
several times with the strains of How
Dry ! Am"
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So He Let En- Fight for Estate

Newark. n. j.. Feb. 16.-In the
500, 900 Richter will contest today Ma
Rosenweigh testified that Samuel Rich
ter said a week before he died: IF I
will my estate to relatives they'll want
me to die. IL will 1t to my woman she
might put poison in my food. so I'll
let them fight II out"
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Self-sRcrihinG.

If there is only one bottle Of castor
oil in the house, Father is willing Moth
or should have II all because it will do
her good. But if there Is only one bot
tie OF beer in the house, Father drinks
it himself because it might not agree
with Mother.-Cincinnati Enqurcr.
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Admiral Bchnckc's interview with Commander

NllllITaI bVNnCkCs IntcrNleW Win Commander
Ghcrardi on + subject OF Germany's operations
'gainst mcrcl Mt shipping, suggests solution
o the problem This government has warned
Germany not to destroy American ships or kill
Americans. 1t is Gcrmanys business to find a
way to avoid such occurrence, and useless to
.,ttcmpt 10 justify it in advance Reference to
Great Britan> operations in the North Sea arc
irrelevant. 1t has been suggested that
american ships in any danger of British at
tack
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Exports from the port of New York on Mon
day were more than 81 100000 in excess of those
for the corresponding day in 1914 and 1913. If
are to believe the ship-purchasc boosters, we
must be shipping Our products in arships
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merchant marine owned in America.
Hence it follows that the only relief
which can come to the American pro-
ducer is from government ownership oc
vessels that carry our flags and COM
merce into the ports of every country.
THOMAS +. IVY.
South Conway. y. H.. Feb. Is. 1915.
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Great Britain's reply to the protest OF the
nitcd States against interference with its COM
will probably, in view OF recent develop
ment>, be just about interesting reading the
1913 debate on the Underwood tariff bill
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New York pastor declares that Mayor
Mitchell hasn't time to see that the saloons are
closed on Sundays because he tangoes until 3
clock in the morning. The saloon keepers are
hoping he'll learn all the new steps.
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Morning Smiles.
Poultry Note.

Askcr-Did Bob make any money on
that chicken farm he bought?
Tcllit-Did he. Why. he cut il up into
building lots and sold the chicken cOOps
for Observation-Disclosures News.
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District Commissioner Brownlow believes in
the theory of the single tax and municipal owner
ship but he is practical enough to recognize that
this is the time and the Capital is the place
to try experiments with them.
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The COmprOniisc

Firt Lawyer-Can't we settle this case
out of court for our clients?
Second Ditto-Oh. yes; YOU get the
property and give me 30 per cent
mortgage for my ee.-Philadelphia
Ledger.
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Ii the taxicabs and the auto coaches
that run up and down Sixteenth street
are public utilities it would hardly be fair to class
the jtncy bus as public nuisance.
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Ono wise feature of the planning lay in the
economy of space. 1t succeeded in reaching a
compactness that made for convenience without
leading to overcoming. Great this cxposi-
rion to be, in its range. worthy to be included
among the expositons OF the first class, it should
not weary the visitors by making them walk long
distances from point to point. In spite Of its
magnitude it would have kind of intimacy. More
over, through its geographical position and
through its association with the Panama Canal
bringing the two sides OF the world closer to-
gsther, it ought TO suggest a certain Oriental
character.
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A City Within a City.

TIE general arrangement of the exposition, now
standing on the edge of the Bay OF
San Francisco, virtually complete. presented no
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-02-17
A Line o Cheer Each Day o the Year.
By JOHN KENDR1cK BANGS.

First printing of original poem, written daily
for The Washington Herald.
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questered should be the live stock exhibit and the
aviation field and the track, which were prop
erly placed at the opposite end. There would un-
doubtcdy be many visitors concerned chiefly, il
not wholly, with the central buildings. Ii they
chose they could visit this section without going
near the other sections. carrying away in their
minds memories of a wonderfully beautiful scene
of city ideal in outline and in coloring
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As soon the plans were decided on the archi-
tects divided the work and separated. Those who
had come from a distance went home, and in a
few months submitted their designs in detail. A
few months later they returned to San Francisco
and full meetings OF the architectural board were
resumed. Soon the notifications were made and
the practical construction ready to begin In
cidcntally there compromises and heart
burnings. But limitations OF funds had to be con-
sdcrcd. Finally the question OF the tower.
giving what the architects called the big accent"
There those who favored the north side for
the location. Others favored the south side. Ate:
considerable discussion the south side chosen
Again, at a meeting, Thomas Hastings did quick
work with his pencil, outlining his idea OF what
the tower should be. Later he submitted clabo
rate plan. 1t rejected. A second plan
rejected, too The third was accepted 1t cost
100000
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When the architects for the Panama
Pacific Exposition had agreed to follow the block
or court plan, the way comparatively easy.
At one OF the meetings Thomas Hastings made a
rough outline. Then he cut off the corners where
four OF the blocks faced one another making an
inner court. The operation was repeated till
three courts were made Then some one suggest
cd that two more courts might be introduced on
the side facing south. That experiment led to the
present arrangement