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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-02-22

The Department OF Agriculture has issued
rca>>uriug bulletin discussing the wheat situation
Looking forward to an increased production in
1914, the department is able, however, to face the
possibility OF crop shortage with cquanimity
Suppose a shortage in wheat should develop in
the next three months" says the bulletin, what
would be the situation? There is a great surplus
in other food crops in the United States a num-
Der of which be used AS substitutes. Wheat
docs not constitute more than IL per cent of the
normal diet, about the poultry and eggs.
Meat and dairy products constitute 4S per cent;
vegetables II per cent fruits, nuts, sugar, fish and
other items, the remaining 10 per cent There are
larger supplies of and other grains, meat
animals dairy products potatoes, and fruit at the
opening of 1915 than for many years. The most
important competing products corn and po-
tatoes. This is shown by the fact that while the
normal consumption of wheat is So bushels in
Maine it is only Al bushels, and in Michigan :
In the wheat growing States where wheat is
abundant. such Minnesota, the average is r.
whereas in the South, where is much used
the average is bushels. Normally about 3
per cent OF the corn crop is consumed as food.
Of our total crop, about 100000 would be used
for food, the remainder for other purposes The
remainder could be used for foods and substitutes
used for animals. The potato production in the
United States averages 38 bushels per capita This
year the available supply is Al bushels. The aver
age price of meat animals per cent cheaper
in January than year ago, butter per cent
lower, the price of chickens slightly lower, of
potatoes IS per cent lower, and Of apples it was
81 per cent lower. It would seem oat the United
States Is not likely to be threatend Vith short.
are Of feodstuHs.-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-02-22

i who has desire to get married must
be circumspect in New York. A Judge in charg-
ing jury in breach OF promise case recently
said: "A contract OF marriage differs from other
contracts. 1t need not be in writing. 1t may be
proved by the conduct OF the parties. 1t may be
the result OF many words spoken many oc-
ca>ions, it may be the result OF few words
spoken on few occasions. 1t might be evidenced
clearly by acts and looks OF the parties. Keep
still tongue and wear automobile goggles would
to be good rule TO follow in that town
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-02-22
MUSES. INSPIRE A PERFUME.
D'Anunzio Takes Time from Poem
to Concoct New scent.

Paris. Feb. T.-Gabriele D'Anunzio,
when not engaged on his heroic and
tragic poem. to be descriptive Of the
war. shuts himself up in his newly es-
tablished laboratory. and. with alembics
and philtres Of the alchemist. has con-
cocted a perfume that he hopes may re-
place eau de Cologne.
IL is called Aqua Nuncia. II mingIes
the aron,as Of citronelia, amber ana
mignonette.
The author Of La Pisanella' has al
ready given a sample Of Aqua Nuncia to
several friends Of the Paris theatrical
world, who. with feminine coquettish-
ness. pronounce the newly discovered
perfume delicious.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-02-22
!: Doines Of Society


The President attended church yes
terday morning. He-went for . long
motor ride in the afternoon, accompa-
MED by' several Aembers Of his family.
'Ths Secretary Of State and Mrs.
Bryan will entertain At dinner this
! evening. A musical will follow. at
which Nine. Fanny Bloomfield Zeisler
will play.
The japanese Ambassador and Wis
countess Chinda will 90 to New York
Wednesday to attend q reception given
for the ambassador and Admiral Baron
Dewa by the japanese Society of New
York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Grant Duff. of
New York. have arrived in Washington
and are spending some time at the
Shoreham.
The Netherlands minister returned
to Washington yesterday from New
York, where he attended the wedding
of the Netherlands consul general, Mr..
Adrian van de Sande-Bakhuysen, and
Mrs. Mary Hasell Berwick.
Senator and Mrs. ]. Hamilton Lewis
were hosts at dinner at the Chevy
Chase Club Saturday evening. Among
their guests were Senator Camden. OF
Kentucky; Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Lee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Lowndes. Miss
Margaretta Symons, and Maj Lowe.
Mrs. Bo Sweeney. wife Of the As
sistant Secretary of the Interior. will
be at home this afternoon for the last
time this season, from 4 to s.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Henry Carson. OF
New York. are at the Shoreham for
some time.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Campbell entertained
at dinner at the Chevy Chase Club Sat-
urday evening for their house guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Caldwell Millett.
OF New York. Capt and. Mrs. Theodore
Baldwin, jr.. Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Ice
Phillips, Mr.. and Mrs. Dodge. Mrs. Arm
istead Davis, and Col. Treat were among
the guests.
Mrs. Alexandra X. Anderson will enter
tain at a tea this afternoon for her SOM
bride. Mrs. Edwin Lee Anderson. Mime.
De Meissiner and Miss Tisbel will pre-
side at the tea table.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson, the latter Miss
Ruth Taylor before her marriage u
month ago. will sail for Peru on March
3. where Mr.. Anderson has been asso-
ciated with the Bingham-Yale archeo-
logical expedition for more than a year.
Mrs. Francis Carolan. OF California.
has arrived in Washington. and will
spend some time at the Shoreham. Mrs.
Carolan Is q sister of Mrs. Frank Low
den. and daughter of Mrs. George NJ.
Pullman.
Mrs J. Edward Chapman and Mrs.
John Kerfoot HAYWOOD will be at homo
this afternoon at the Avondale from 4
to s o'clock. Mrs. Addison Smith and
Miss Chapman will receive with them,
and others assisting will be Mrs. William
J. Brown. of West Virginia; Mrs. Rex
ford Smith, Mrs. Donald Goodwin, Mrs.
J. William Ginnaty, Miss Frances FUR
ner. Mrs. Ginnaty, and Miss Angela
Roache.
Mrs. Ray stannard Baker is at the
Shoreham.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. W. Lyon. Mr.. and
Mrs. d. Davenport. and Mr.. E. W.
Davenport make up a party from New
York staying at the New Willard over
the holiday.
Mr.. and Mrs W. Mcdonald and Miss
Mcdonald. of New York. arrived in
Washington yesterday and will be at
the Shoreham for several days.
At the Washington memorial meeting
10 be held by the Daughters of the
American Revolution. the Sons of the
Revolution and the Sons Of the District
of Columbia Society of the American
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-02-22

Secretary Bryan is credited with having induced
100 persons to pledge themselves yesterday to
abstain from the OF intoxcants. Now where is
the prodding Photographer who will abstain from
suggesting that Mr.. Bryan will have to reclaim a
great many more before he claim an even
balance for his activities.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-02-22

\ candidate for the office OF mayor OF Topeka,
Mans, says he wants the job because it pays
$500 year. that if elected he will fire the
women members OF the police force and gener-
ally do exactly as he pleascs. The difference be-
tween this candidate and the average seeker after
public office is that he does not try to fool the
voters.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-02-22
WASHINGTON.

Patience was his; nobility of soul;
Ambition? Yes-for others, not for self
His country's Honor ever his bright goal;
The laurel wreathes OF purity his pef.
What destiny awaits us none can tell.
We cannot penetrate the years anon,
Bit at the Judgment Seat all must be we'll
With them that heed
The word and deed
OF Washington.
Copyright. lel5J
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HE'S OUT FOR THE MONEY.
Politician Says II Elected He Will
Do a. He P1eases.

Topeka, Kans, Feb. 1.-THE straneest
political platform ever issued in Kansas.
the home of freak politics and politicians,
10 probably that OF Jay E. House, candi-
date for mayor Of Topeka.
IF am elected" House promises, II
shall do absolutely As I please"
Tramp printer. professional ball player,
reporter. editor and author, House Is
now a paragraph writer. Women vote in
Kansas and there are two police women
on the Topeka force. House was asked
what he would do about the police
women.
Fire EN- he answered. Generally.
House is against the uplift. His an
nouncement says he wants the job be-
cause IL pays $500 a year.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-02-22

In fact, l can't think Of any
other great man in the history
of the world who has been
damaged in just the same way,
through being made to appear
so good
The reason is that he has
been pre-eminently the chill
dren's hero.
He is a distinguished vic
tim Of the deceit we practice
on children in the name OF
education.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-02-22
Local SIGMA Nh Ven Dine.

Members Of the Washington Fraternity
Of Sigma NJ gathered at the Raleigh
Saturday night for their annual dinner.
and listened to addresses by various
members Of the fraternity. Those who
spoke and their topics were: John n.
Evans. THE Fraternity and the Alum
MI" w. r. Hood. "a Bit Of Southern
Philosophy v. B. Hirst. BETA Chap
ter" A. II. Wilson. Watch Your Step"
A. d. Trundle, Back to the Soil. and
Paul n. Spencer, Some Observations. -
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-02-22

The grounding rght.-Ncw York Evening
Sun. First time in your life. Mr. Pessimist, that
anything has been exactly right, isn't it? Better
find d way to hedge your hog before that
promised March blizzard neutralizes your
shine.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-02-22
CALLS HIN T00TH-G0LD BANDIT.
Wife, Suing Dentist, Swears He
stole Pnttents' Filings to Gamble.

St Louis, Feb. gI.-whep his wife tes-
titled in her divorce suit that DR.. ]. NJ.
Marshall. a dentist, habitually extracted
gold from the teeth of patients and dis
posed Of 1t to get funds with which to
Gamble, Judge withrow decided Saturday
that Mrs. Marshall was entitled to her
freedom
Mrs. Ben westhus. q witness for Mrs.
Marshall. said she had heard patients of
Marshall complain that he had taken
their gold teeth out and they had de-
manded that he either pay Them for the
gold or return their teeth.
Marshalrs license was revoked by the
Missouri State Board of Dental Ex-
aminers on these grounds. the wife said.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-02-22

George whlteneld. the renowned
evangelist. was born soe years ago.
and his remains are buried under the
pulpit Of Old seth Prssbyt srian
Church. NswburypeFe MAAA
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-02-22
His Score.

whats that piece OF cord tied around
your finger for?"
MY wife put 1t there to remind me
to post a letter"
And did you post it,
No: she forgot to give 1t to me-
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-02-22

y would have at all for being
a deserving Democrat if Representative Rogers
could have his way.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-02-22

Down in Georgia a boy running from a
pretty girl who was trying to kiss him
fell and broke several bones. He ought
to have broken his fool neck.-Portland
Express.
Later on he'll probably wish he had
New York Evening Telegram.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-02-22
DOGS TO HAVE DAY TODAY.
5000 to Welcome Society at "Con'
kress'' In New York.

New York. Feb. 2i.-Some 5000 odd dogs
will have their day" tomorrow In Madi-
son Square Garden. where they Will
gather to howl and yelp a welcome to
society in the great american Dog Con-
gress," to be reconvened after five-
year recess.
Dog fanciers from all over America
Canada. and England. including a num-
Der of multimilliOnaires and half . dozen
titled personages. will exhibit. Jay
Gould will make his debut At the con-
gress as q dog Judge.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-02-22

There is hack-work and hack-work."
said the literary man. Think of what
l get for mine and what the hackman
gets. "-Philadelphia Public Ledger.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-02-22

Villa i reported marching toward the sea,
having defeated 1000 OF Carranza's troops. What
opportunity for army TO get busy in the
rear.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-02-22
Morning Smiles.
Easy to satisfy.

''Those MeXicans would rather fight
than eat" well, the facilities for fight
ing seem to be vastly superior to those
for eating. louisville Courier-J Journal
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-02-22
A Line o Cheer Each Day o the Year.
By JOHN KENDRIcK BANGS.

First printing Of original poem. written daily
for The Washington Herald.
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Washington.

M ORE than any other American statesman,
Iva than any other American, Washington
las suffered from tradition.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-02-22

Only the very good boys
and girls care for the story of
Washington and the cherry
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-02-22
A Palpable Hint.

Mr.. Slowboy calling on girD-You seem
-er-rather distant this evening.
The Girl-Well. your chair isn't nailed
down, is it?''-Brooklyn Eagle.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-02-22
Den ned.
Sad.

Counter-irritant-a woman shopper
Columbia Jester.
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Mrs. Bo Sweeney. wife of the As
sistant Secretary of the Interior. will
be at home this afternoon for the last
time this season, from to 6.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-02-22

Mrs. Louise Faulkner-O'Neill. 1914 G
street northwest. will be the guest OF
Mr. and Mrs. Z. c. Babcock. Brooklyn.
n. Y, for the next ten days.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-02-22

Mr.. and Mrs. H. Campbell entertained
at dinner at the Chevy Chase Club Sat
urday evening for their house guests.
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Caldwell Millett.
Of New York. Capt and. Mrs. Theodore
Baldwin, jr.. Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Ice
Phillips, Mr.. and Mrs. Dodge. Mrs. Arm
istead Davis. and Col. Treat were among
the guests.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-02-22

Mrs. George Bliss announces the en-
gagement of her daughter. Ruth Alice.
to Capt. Lewis Fl. Watkins, Engineer
Corps, L. S. A.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-02-22

At the Washington memorial meeting
10 be held by the Daughters of the
American Revolution, the Sons of the
Revolution and the Sons Of the District
Of Columbia Society Of the American
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-02-22

Senator and Mrs. ]. Hamilton Lewis
were hosts at dinner at the Chevy
Chase Club Saturday evening. Among
their guests were Senator Camden. of
Kentucky; Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Lee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Lowndes. Miss
Margaretta Symons, and Maj. Lowe.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-02-22

The president of Yale University.
Arthur F. Hadley. and Mrs. Hadley will
remain at the New willard over the
holidays. DR.. Nicholas Murray Butler.
president Of Columbia University. ia also
at the same hotel
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-02-22

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Henry Carson. OF
New York. are at the Shoreham for
some time.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-02-22

Nine Antoine Depage. of Brussels. Bel
GUM. who has been spending some time
in Philadelphia in the interest of the
Red Cross. Is at the New Willard for Il
few days stay. She is accompanied by
Miss katherine Harte, of Philadelphia.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-02-22

Mrs. Francis Carolan. Of California.
has arrived in Washington. and will
spend some time at the Shoreham. Mrs.
Carolan Is a sister of Mrs. Frank Low
den. and daughter of Mrs. George NJ.
Pullman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-16

Ueed 10 I'll il up in advance OF the enumerator's
visit. Such a method no only serves to famil-
iarize people in advance with the census inquiry
and 10 omen their doors tc cnumcratorS, but II IS
believed that so far as advance schedules are
actually filed up they will increase the accuracy
Of the information, because they can be prepared
at leisure instead Of during the haste incidental
20 the enumerator's visit
or course the use Of these advance schedules
would in no way relieve the enumerstor Of the
responsibility Of making complete returns in his
official schedules But even where an advance
schedule does not always bring the information
desired il does serve a most useful purpose in
preparing the way for the census enumerators,
as it familiarizes the people with the fact that
census is 20 be taken and with the character Of the
questions 10 be answered. in this way accomplish
ing much 70 remove misapprehension and hos
tility.
As stated az the outset, the coming enumera-
tion will be confined substantially 10 one subject,
the population Of the state But this does not
mean that IL will be mere count OF the people,
for il is planned TO enter into a somewhat eabo-
rate detail with regard 10 their characteristics
and conditions More than fourteen questions
will be asked on the census schedule regarding
each individual, and these inquiries will have 20
do principally with the relationship Of the indi-
vidual 20 the head Of the family, his age, place
and date Of birth, his occupation, employment,
naturalization if foreign born, etc. There will be
other radical changes, especially those affecting
Inquiries concerning Occupation trade or profes-
sionD information requested by the Department If
labor other important data viii be secured for
IN. benefit Of the Department OF Education, Pms
ems, Charities and Health.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-16

of elocution. 1t is the opinion OF Mr.. Johnson
that additional study Of that subject now, with
particular reference to subway guards, may i'm
prove that branch OF the service
The telephone company, by systematic ef-
forts in drilling it's operators, has vastly inn
proved the enunciation of its young women,
but Mr.. Johnson says it was only brought
about by persistent training.
With the telephone operators, for instance,
attention is called to the elimination Of
"naught' in telling numbers, on account of the
fact that part OF the public use "aught,' some
"naught" and some give numbers with ciphers
in them in terms of tens. hundreds and thou
sands. Specific instructions have been given to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-16
b. EARL N. FINDLEY.

Tt HAD seemed as though almost everything
faulty about the subway had been crit
i cised in the public prints, but one Hugh
Getty struck high note the other day
g note Of liquid beauty and possessing haunt
ing quality that will lnger in the mind OF
millions long after all the brass kettles in
Germany have been converted into Iron
Crosses, when, Of course. every one using the
subway will have seat
MIR. Getty complained 10 the Public Service
Commission - complaint No. 4765,9S7,O24,-
$685.. Glass F--of the failure Of guards pro
perly 70 announce stations. He went so tar
as TO say it was his belief that frequently pas
sengers. especially strangers in town, were I'M
decided after listening TO the baying OF the
guards whether the statement they were try
ing TO put over possessed any information IN
which said passengers were expected to dis
play vital interest al the moment.
We called at the Office of Joseph Johnson,
chief Of the transit bureau Of the commission,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-16

use the vowel %" in these cases, which, Mr..
Johnson says. has proved very happy sou-
ton OF the difficulty.
There remains now the confusion of five"
with nine" Some effort to eliminate this
confusion seems to be under way by pronounc
ing nine" as if it were "nyun" Whether this
is an effective or an agreeable change is
question, and it may offend the taste, but it
gets the number quicker.
The trouble with the transmission OF the
voice over the telephone is that aspirates are
not well transmitted, the diaphragm on the
transmtter and the receiver being vibrated
best by simple vocalization with the strong
consonants. The letter "f' sounds, over the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-16

tc.phone. like IS" but their vocalized brothers,
~" and e." are distinctly heard, because they
vbrate the diaphragm.
These difficulties are not, says Mr.. Johnson
encountered by railway guards. Their diihcui-
ties are lack OF knowledge of enunciation and
elocution. which proceeds, doubtless, from ao-
sence of training. Another dithculty is inc
existence of mixed vernaculars and brogues.
native New Yorker guard OF herman
narentage and one OF Irish extraction would
each pronounce 'Thrty-third Street in his
own way, and it would probably be understood
only by one of his own parental speech.
1t is necessary, therefore, Mr. Johnson De-
lieves. for the marlborough to train these men
TO a common standard OF pronunciation, and
TO give them some fundamental ideas OF how
10 pitch and throw their voices. Let the men
pronounce all consonants distinctly and the
novels. he says, will take care of themselves
A great many thoroughly capable men, IN
Guiding numerous members o. the Advertis-
ing Mems League, are handicapped by their
inability to speak we'll in public. 1t is no
doubt true that subway guards, many OF them,
at least, in private conversation. car express
themselves clearly and effectively, with third
rail energy.
But they have frequent occasion to convince
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-16

Y'r c'r's'p'n'd't is hanging
around with a good many
c'r's'p'n'd'ts to get their news
and a standing for the G..
w. G.. 1t takes money 10 do
it mostly partaklng of re-
freshments at the Savoy
hotel saloon watch for y'r
c'r's'p'n'd't's expense account
particularly for one wrist
watch which is necessary TO
get war news with.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-16
London, Eng, Notes

Stanley Washburn who
sends items to the London
England Times from Petro-
grad same as y'r C'r's'p'n'd't
sends items TO the G. W. &.
from the town OF London
England last week'd at the
Carlton hostelry, being noted
to be wearing q watch
strapped TO his wrist in very
gentlemanly fashion. That
watch is alright, Stan, say we.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-16
New Roc heIIs Mubbins

Mike Gunnarson. the Ro-
chelle PIX. conversationalist
& gardener says he will leave
the PIX. looking in fine shape
soon. Nike says folks kick a
good deal if the shrubs don't
blossom its his fault & If the
grass grows faster than him
e. peel can cut it also they
kicked last winter about he
didn't plow snow paths wide
enough so they could get past
Boyd Decker.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-16

The main line trains on the
y. Y. n II e. II have been
losing steadily ever since Bill!
Haag the tkt. sgt. cut his
mustach off. Some Of our
best statisticians like Jack
Holden e. Frk. Tucker dope
it out that 22.59o more peo-
pie now ride on the Westch.
& Boston, and all on acc. of
Bill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-16

Keep y'r eye on this col
yum as ye editor jokingly calls
IT for items if q Zeppelin
lairship) drops torpedoes on
London England Brooklyn
whisperings won't be in 1t
with what this column (speak-
ing serious) MAY be some
week if news comes good.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-16

Fred'k Palmer the book
writer and war hobbiest IS
often seen in the Savoy hos
telry wearing his wrist watch
most every day. Says he, sit
is not sissy TO wear a wrist
watch" in an interview with
y'r c'r's'p'n az.