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The Washington herald., 1915-07-15

1T was the familiar story Of revolu-
tion: the active and efficient concert
u of a comparatively small number
controlling the action of whole communi-
ties at a moment of doubt and crisis.
There was not much difference Of opin-
ion among thoughtful men \ the colo
MES with regard to the policy which the
ministers in England had recently pur-
sued respecting America 1t was agreed
on all hands that it was unprecedented.
unwise. and in plain derogation of what
the colonists had time out of mind been
permitted to regard as their unquestioned
privileges in matters of local government
Some men engaged In trade at the CO.
Ionial ports had. 1t Is true. found the
new policy of taxation and enforced re-
strictions very much to their own inter-
ests
The Sugar Act OF 1873. which cut at the
heart of the New England trade with the
French West Indies. and which Grenvil!e
and Townshend had. in these last dis
turbing years, tried to enforce, had, it
was said, been passed in the first instance
at the suggestion Of a Boston merchant
who was interested in sugar growing in
the British islands whence the act virtu-
ally bade the colonial importers take all
their sugar, molasses. and rum: and no
doubt there were many In all the Ameri-
can ports who would have profited hand
somely by the enforcement of the law.
But, however numerous these may have
been, they were at most but small mi
nority. For a vast ma jority Of the mer-
chants the enforcement Of the acts meant
financial ruin
Merchants as well as farmers. too, were
hotly against taxes put upon them in
their own ports by an act of Parliament
They were infinitely jealous Of any in
vason of their accustomed rights Of self
government under their revered and an
ciclt charter.
Governor Hutchinson himself. though
he deemed the commands Of Parliament
law, and thought it his own bounden
duty as an officer OF the crown to execute
them, declared in the frankest fashion to
The Washington herald., 1915-07-15

Osceola sailed for Guantanamo July 10; Paducsh
Boston Light. July i: Caesar arrived at Beirut.
July p: Kentucky arrived At North River. New
York City. July Il: Dupont arrived at Boston, July
u; Wheeling arrived a. Vera Cruz July % Ssreus
sliled for Honolulu July l3: Albany sailed for Port
Angeles. July l3 Hull arrived at Mare Island. July
L: Wheeling sailed for Tampco. July l.
NOTES.
mining and sweeping division Of the Atlantic
Fleet has been organized consisting at prrsrt ot
the Baltimore ard the following vessels detached
from duty vith the auxiliary division: San Fran
CISCO Ontario. Patareco. PatrIent and Sonoms
The Cu-oa. now at the Brooklyn yard will leavs
for Newport about the 18th instant
The Whipple has been detached from duty with
signed to duty with the hrst division. torpedo 10
tilla Pacific Fleet
The Whppls was plao.d In fnr commission
July IL
ORDERS To OFFICERS.
Capt. G. ". Kline 10 home and val. ordsu
Lieut.. Gunir sradel A. z. Moutsummy, b
Tonopah.
Ensisn j. l. Riheldsfer. to Columbia.
Midshipman X. Z. Ovresch, to South Carolina
Nldshipman W. 8. Hactor to Hancock
Midshirman g. c. Kriner. to Hanoocf
Midshipnln n. n. Tsiale to viryiria
Midshipznan F. c. Huntocn. to North C,rulins.
MidshiTnan Fl. O'D. Hunter. to Hancock
Midshipman Il. n. Clarke. to jupiter.
Surg. ]. N. Brister. to naval hospital. Boston.
MaA
Surg. n. NJ. Totfr.s. 10 r-c-dyins ship 1t Pni,s-
deiphia TO Minnesota
Surg. ]. J. Snyder. 70 Minnsspta
Surg. r. y. Hogt, to home and wait ordaA
Passed Assistant Surg r. n. Stibb-ns, TO naval
training station. San Francisco. Cal
Assistant Surg. F. L. Conklin. to Milwaukee.
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the ministers themselves that their policy
was unjust and mistaken.
But. while mems sentiments concurred
in sense of wrong. their judgments
parted company at the choice of what
should be done.
Men of conservative and sober way
of thinking; men of large fortune or busi-
ness. who knew what they had at stake
should disorders arise or law be set aside:
men who believed that there were pa
cihc ways OF bringing the government to
another temper md method Of dealing
with the colonies. and who passtonately
preferred the ways Of peace to violence
and threatened revolution, arrayed them
selves instinctively and at once against
every plan that meant lawlessness and
rebellion.
They mustered very strong indeed.
both in numbers and In influence.
They bore, many of them, the oldest
and most honored names Of the colony
OF Massachusetts,. here the storm first
broke. and were men OF substance and
training and schooled integrity of life,
besides.
Their counsels of prudence were tg-
nored. nevertheless-as was inevitable.
Opinion formed itself with .uuick and
heated impulse in the brief space of those
first critical months Of irritation and ex-
citement; and these men. though the nat
ural leaders OF tie colony. were despised,
rejected. prescribed. as men craven and
lacking the essential spirit either of lib
erty or of patriotism
1t was. no doubt, a time when II was
necessary that nething should be done
as well as something said.
1t was intolerable to the spirit Of most
people. when once they were aroused. to
sit still under suspension of charter. a
closing of their chief port, the appoint
ment Of judges and governors restrained
by none of the accustomed rules Of public
authority among them. and tamely utter
written protests only, carrying obedience
to what seemed to them the length of
sheer servility.
Tomorrow: ConstitutionsI Against
Personal Government.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-15
Home Work. for Reform.

Booker T. Washington's belief that the most
effective foe of the liquor evil is the moral train
the people are ready for reform thew get i The
reason why the word "reformer" is sometimes
spoken sarcastieally is that men OCCASIONALLY
make the mistake Of regs riding new law and re-
form as synonymous. The terms are far from
meaning the same thing. Law is properly the
organization and regulation of reform. Reform
exists among the people before it is entered on
the statute books. There is still something for
the home, the school and the church to do in
solving the social problems of America-and of
Philadelphia Philadelphia Evening Ledger.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-15

"The greatest crime in the State of New York
today is the pcs-riddcn. vcrmin-infested cell block
of Sing Sing is the verdict of the State commits
sioner OF prisons. And vet the greatest difficulty
has been encountered in transferring prisoners
from Sing Sing to more modern prisons where
there is plenty of room. The convicts prefer to
sleep two in cell in the Sing Sing pest house,
because Warden Osborne treats them very much
the English people treat their wounded war
heroes, and they have far been permitted to
have their way. 1t is to the credit of the
prison commission however. that common sense
is soon to prevail and Sing Sing is to be weedcd
out. in spite of the convcts' preference for filth
and freedom
The Washington herald., 1915-07-15

The captain of the Boston National League
baseball team, angry at decision of the umpire
is reported TO have shouted out during the pro-
gress of game the home grounds: They're
trying To get the crowds out; they've ordered a
close Leave EN- alone, boys; they're only
following out instructions" The great majority
of patrons of baseball will, of course, refuse to
believe that the men who own the stock and con-
troll the game have ordered umpires to render
decisions with view of bringing about close
contest among the teams and thus increasing the
gate receipts. Neither will they believe that UNI
pires would obey such orders. A few, however,
will take the angry players words-if he really
did make use of them-seriously, to the great
detrment of the sport. The incident, as reported,
calls for an investigation. Baseball cannot sur
yiye many such blows from its friends ON the
Sne164 -
The Washington herald., 1915-07-15

From every point of view the acceptance Of
the resignation OF two army officers to permit
them to devote their time the private enterprise
of manufacturing munitions is wise. 1t marks
distinct advance in the movement for prepared
ness and this consideration evidently weighed
heavily with Secretary OF War Garrison, who said:
"The question OF developing more factories may
mean the difference between disaster and safety
to the country. These men expert in the in
stallation of machinery to make guns and ammu-
nition The mere superintendent OF plants already
installed can be done by less expert men
The Washington herald., 1915-07-15

Miss Jane Addans' assertion that soldiers in
the European doped with drugs in
toxicants to give them courage for the bayonet
charge has brought forth numerous dcnials and
protests. Her statement that the French soldiers
are given absnth, is disprovcd by official an
nounccmcnt that IT drop of it has been admit
ted within the fighting lines since the began
Miss Addams was. doubt, misinformcd abroad
and returning to this country, innocently re-
peaed the fancu tale she had been told a
fact. Possibly she will deem it wise to end the
controversy by explaining that she docs not vouch
for the truth OF tho story
The Washington herald., 1915-07-15

The Kaiser is reported to have informed dep
utation OF bankers, worried the financial out
look, that the will end in October. That
the Kaiser made any such announcement is. of
course to be doubted. Possibly he merely
making prediction for, if he intends to end the
war in October, it means that Germany will sue
for peace for certainly the allies will not be de-
feated by that time.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-15

The President is represented in the dispatches
from Cornish as fully alive to the gravity OF the
German situation" "acutely conscious OF the pos
sibilities" and so on. Do the Cornish correspond
ents imagine that the public will regard this as
either news or information?
The Washington herald., 1915-07-15
The Crop Promise.

Wheat and oats are record crops. Corn is the
record except for three years. All other crops are
away above the hve-year average Metal as we'll
as food exports are increasing Tourist money is
kept at home: Part of Uncle Sans family are
thriving on the war, and they surely canndt be
blamed. They did not begin it.-New York
The Washington herald., 1915-07-15

the Chevy Chase Club last evening
Mrs. McCallum will close her resi-
dence In Massachusetts avenue tomor-
row and 60 to Mansfield. Ohio, to re-
main until September.
DR.. and Mrs. d. Percy Hickline ex-
pect to leave Washington about Aug
ust 1 for Atlantic City. for a stay OF
several weeks. After brief visit in
Pfttsburg. they will go to New Hamp-
Shire for the rest Of the season.
Among the prominent persons luncb-
ing at the Shoreham yesterday were
Secretary Redfield. Mr.. J. P. Tumultv,
secretary Garrison, Asst. Secretary
breckenridge. Mr.. Samuel Blide. Mr.,
Thomas Pence and Mr.. Louis Siebold
Among the interesting visitors who
are expected in Washington next
week will be Mr.. and Mrs. James NJ
Ihomson. the latter formerly Miss
Genevieve Clark. who will spend a few
days in the city on their way to Sum-
init Point. w. Va. where they will
visit Mr. Thomson's parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomson are now at Bowling
Green. Mo. having just completed a
tour of the Great Lakes.
Mrs. James E. Hurley and Miss Hide
garde Hurley gave a dinner party last
evening at the Chevy Chase Club
Capt William T. Merry and Capt Gait
were also among the dinner hosts at the
club last evening
Mr. and Mrs. G. II. Christiancy OF New
York. are spending a few days at the
Shoreham.
Col. and Mrs. Richmond P. Davis will
leave Washington about the 1st Of Au-
% 3
make series of visits on Long Island.
going later to Fishers Island, to remain
until the autumn
Mrs. c. P. Russell. of New Haven.
Conn. is at the Shoreham.
The Austrian Ambassador and Mime.
Dumba are spending a few days In New
York.
Gen. and Mrs David s. Gordon will
leave Washington today for Atlantic
City.
Mr.. Myron r Herrick. former Amer.-
can Ambassador to France. has arrived
at Hot Springs. Va.
Mrs. Christian D. Hemmick, who is at
the Vanderbilt in New York City, will
leave there tomorrow for Watch Hill. R.
l.. where she will spend a few days
Senator and Mrs. Hoke Smith and
daughter. Of Georgia, have arriced at the
Shoreham for a short stay.
Mrs. Benjamin HELEN and Miss Mary
T. HELEN are the guests of Miss Celestine
Eustis at Bar Harbor.
Mr.. and Mrs Beale r. Howard and Mr.
George A Howard. who are enroute
to Magnolia. Mass, by motor, are spend
ing a few days at the Hotel Aspinwall.
Lenox. Mass.
Mr.. Truxton Beale gave a luncheon at
the Casino. at Narragansett Pier. for
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerome n. Bonaparte,
Mrs Edward G. Burgess. tr. and Mrs.
James o. Garrison.
Dr. and Mrs Gary Morgan and their
children are at their camp At Central
Lake. Me. for the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wade II. Ellis, who
spent the weekend at Lake Placid. arc
in New York for the rest of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. Hunter Dulaney have
arrived at White Sulphur Springs and
opened their cottage for the season.
Mrs. Roscoe c. Bulmer is the guest of
Mrs. Edison S. Bradley at Newport.
Mr.. Jules Guthridge. Of Washington. Is
spending a few days IN New York City
and has made the Wolcott Hotel his
stopping place. Mr.. P. r. Pratt, also OF
Washington, is a guest of the same ho-
tel
The Washington herald., 1915-07-15

Victory for the Haitian government
troops in an engagement with revolu-
tionists four miles south Of Cape Hal
tien was reported to the Navy De-
partment yesterday In wireless dis
patch from Admiral Caperton aboard
the Cruiser Washington at Cape Hal
tien. He stated that the revolution
lists lost one cannon and were driven
hack to Quarter Norsa.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-15

The automobile bandits still at large, but
a detective yesterday secured the conviction OF a
oolored man, occupying stand on the unlicensed
country line" at one of the city markets, who sold
him head OF lettuce that he had bought from
wholesale dealer.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-15

Huerta is to take up his residence in FL Paso,
as near as possible to the men and groups OF
men" who are candidates for the "actlve moral
support" of the United States government; but
the chances are that il he even attempts to be-
come one of group he will be hauled up for dis
orderly assembly.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-15
AT DAWN.

Rise up at dawn, your windows widely ope,
And call out to the world word OF Hope.
Some one may hear, and hearing better run.
If no one hears at least no harm is done,
And YOU will better play your daily part
AS your own call re-echocs in your heart
Copyright. lelS)
The Washington herald., 1915-07-15
Contempt for Mollycoddle,.

The head OF the department of mathematics a.
Annapolis testiies that President Roosevelt di.
rected that the passing mark for the annual ex-
aminatlons should be lowered from e5 TO p :,
Thus did the Commander chief display his cus.
Evening Post. oiN
The Washington herald., 1915-07-15

If the Berlin government really intended to
make a dgnifed and friendly reply to President
Wilson it must be hrimatng to its diplomacy to
have it interpreted jeerng and insulting IN this
country, in South America and in Europe.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-15
Who }?

Who provided tfe money for Holt, and wbv
the way?-Wall Street Journal ' Jul VI
The Washington herald., 1915-07-15
A Lesson From Won Jaeow.

Herr Won agow has the good sense to acknow,
edge Americas right to sell munitions, in which
respect he shows better judgment than many
persons IN this country-Chicago News.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-15
IF IT RAINS TODAY LOOK
OUT FOR 40 DAYS OF IT

Today is st. swithin's day. and
II II should rain today. according
to N old legend. 1t will rain for
forty dpSa The prospect for
forty days of rain 10 slight, how
ever. because the Weather Bu-
resu predicted last night that to-
day will he fair and clear.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-15
ORDERS TO ARMY AND NAVY
NAVAL ORDERS.

Medical Corps. vice Mai William r Eastman.
Medical Corrr hereby relieved.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-15
A Line O. Cheer Each Day o the Year.
By JOHN KENDRIcK BANGS.

First printing of original poem Wriftsn HAsH
for The Washington Herald
The Washington herald., 1915-07-15
BAND CONCERT PROGRAM.

By the Fifth Cavalry Band. ". ]. Cain.
chief musician. at Washington Circle this
evening at I'D O'Clock.
March. 'InyerCarSill Llthgov
Overture "Semiramide" ".......-....-.. Rosslni
Duo tor two clarinets. Two Little Bull
unCltS -.-.-----...-..-..--- '.....----. MINK
tChisf TuImreter Picillo and Sergt. Bush.D
Witmark popular medley. The Grand
siam ..-.-.....-.. ...-.---...------ l-aks
WaEZ suite, Ella ...............-..-tar 4 arriozO
(aI Loves Dream After the Bali
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. .Cyihpllka
III Alabama Jubilee COBB
0psrstic pOtTOurri. The Bruadway Re
view ............-..-...........Ls .Lsmps
Finale. "Tronhcnium' '............... Withrow
The star Spangled Banner"
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+
Morning Smiles.

What did 'Rastus git married for?''
''Lawd only knows chile. He keeps
right on NATURALIZATION Transcript
The Washington herald., 1915-07-15

She-I burned my finger when tried
to put that light out
He-Well. III try the old-fashioned
remedy of kissing 1t and making 1t
well.
too.-Gargoyle.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-15
iOUR COUNTRY 50
#OUR PRESIDENT
NMszazI &ezMezzaMZeWl@
! FN00DROK.KlLS0N
CONSERVATIVE OPPOSITION.

Published by special 7rh the President through
The Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate
tcopyrght 1901 1902. by Harper & Brothers)
Copyright. 1913. The Mcclure Newspaper
The Washington herald., 1915-07-15

How much time do you give a fellow
to eat breakfast here?' asked the indig-
nant passenger at a nty-minutes-for-
dinner joint.
We'll. twelve minutes is bogie for the
meal they serve here" answered the
train conductor on the adjoining STOOL
Judge.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-15

Mrs James E. Hurley and Miss Hide
garde Hurley gave a dinner party last
evening at the Chevy Chase Club.
Capt William T. Merry and Capt. Gait
were also among the dinner hosts at the
club last evening.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-15
Haitian Troops Defeat Rebels.

Tomorrow DR.. Edwards will tell "Ho
Lincoln Aided the Union Pacific"
The Washington herald., 1915-07-15

Mr.. and Mrs G. II. Christtancy, Of New
York. are spending a few days at the
Shoreham
The Washington herald., 1915-07-15

meal they serve here" answered the
train conductor on the adjoining STOOL
Judge.
Mary and Tommy had been to hear a
missionary talk at Sunday school.
Did he tell you about the poor
heathen?" father inquired at the dinner
table
Yes. sir" answered Mary. He said
that they were often hungry. and when
they beat on their tum-tums it could be
heard for miles. New York Evening
Post.
Mrs. Gordon had recently moved into
the neiShborhood.
II thought I would come and tell you
that your James has been fighting with
my Edward" said one of the neighbors
one morning as she called at Mrs. Cor
don's door, land settle the matter If l
could"
We'll. for my part" responded Mrs.
Gordon haughtily. Il have no time to
enter into any discussion about the chill
drcns quarrels | consider myself above
such trifling things"
I'm delighted to hear It," was the re-
ply. "I'll send James over on a stretcher
in an hour or two."-Life.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-15

Col. and Mrs. Richmond P. Davis will
leave Washington about the Ist Of Au-
gust to motor to New York. They will
make series of visits on Long Island.
going later to Fishers Island, to remain
until the autumn
The Washington herald., 1915-07-15

Mrs. Benjamin HELEN and Miss Mary
T. HELEN are the guests of Miss Celestine
Eustis at Bar Harbor.
The Washington herald., 1915-07-15

Senator and Mrs. Hoke Smith and
daughter. Of Georgia, have arriced at the
Shoreham for a short stay
The Washington herald., 1915-07-15

Mrs. Christian D. Hemmick. who is at
the Vanderbilt in New York City, will
leave there tomorrow for Watch Hill, R.
l.. where she will spend a few days.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-13
ONE EFFECT

The people of Chicago are smoking
more and going less to places of
amusement than they did year ago.
At least this is a conclusion reached
by the deputy revenue collector at
that place, who forms his estimate
from the receipts of his Office. The
change which he notes is not radi-
cal one, but is nevertheless sufficiently
marked to be suggestive. 1t Indicates
a lessened tendency to seek light
pleasures, with a corresponding ten
dency to find solace in the company
of Lady Nicotine.
1t would not be surprising to find
that this same condition prevails
throughout this country, nor would it
be difficult to ascribe a reason for
such tendency. The past year has
been one of sober thought and serious
reflection, with a growing tensity of
feeling as the great European war
has progressed. Even in this country,
which has only an indirect connection
with the titanic struggle waged by its
world neighbors, the war has had a
visible and widespread influence on
the thought, the conduct and the daily
lives of the people. The latter have
read more, thought more, and engaged
in more serious discussion, and very
natural result of such practices has
been a decreased desire for light
and temporary diversions,
together with larger use of tobacco,
the "inspiration of thought" and the
comfort of solitude"
There is small probability. however.
that this change will be permanent.
The reaction likely will come when
the strain of the wars uncertainty is
ended, and amusements and pleasures
will again claim the attention of the
people during their idle hours. And
at that there has been no real neglect
Of side diversions and wholesome rec
reation, although it apparently is true
that the more prominent public sports
and amusement places have suffered a
loss of patronage. while the tobacco
mist has increased his sales, and all |
on account of the war.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-13
THE PEOPLE WANT TO KNOW.

The determination of District At
torney Sibley to convene the grand
jury in special session in order that
it may investigate the charges pre-
ferred against the county court in the
recall petitions now in circulation in
various parts of the county should
meet with the approval of the COM
munity at large, for then there would
be something more tangible on which
the taxpayer might base his opinion
of obtaining conditions. The allega-
tions set forth in the petition charge
the court with extravaganza, discrim-
ination and unlawful practice, and If
such is the case the people whose
money the court is expending should
be made fully aware Of specific in
stances and the circumstances sur
rounding them. And, certainly, the
promoters of the recall movement will
rejoice over the district attorneys an
nouncement that the inquisitorial
body will delve into the matter and
present its findings to those upon
whom they are depending to success
fully support the undertaking.
If the county court has been ruth
lessly throwing our money to the
birds, disregarding the wishes of its
constituency in matters of important
public concern, we have a perfect
right to know it from an authoritative
source that we may not be left in
doubt. If the court has wilfully dis
criminated against any particular Sec
ton of the county in the matter of
highway construction, distributing
money which lawfully belongs to one
district over the roads of other dis
tricts; or if that governing body has
been playing any "favorites" to the
financial detriment of the common
people; or if it has exceeded its au-
thority in the awarding of contracts
or petty jobs of surveying, then it is
the duty of the district attorney to
ferret out the instances and present
them to the public that it may have
basis for intelligent action in the
premises. On the other hand if the
charges preferred against the court
and the commissioners cannot be sus-
tanned by the facts, brought to light
by an investigation, then too the same
duty devolves upon the peoples attor-
ney. The taxpayers of the county
want to know-they have right to
know, and hence all should welcome
the proposed action of Mr.. Sibley.