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The Washington herald., 1915-01-01

Experience has taught tine American public that
when Col George ". Gocthals intcrDcscs kick"
there is actual provocation from his point of view.
Slides at CuIcbra, torrcntal dovupoWs that sug
gest Niagara, earthquakes that upset things in gen
cral in the Canal Zonc-nonc of these does violence
to the equanimity OF the governor He doesn't re-
gard it as worth while be annoyed at least vis-
bly, by such triics. But there is one thing which
has reused him TO indignant protcst-the prohib-
ton of the cantcen in the Canal Zohc by act OF
Congress. As a result, the men so outside of the
Zone where the governor has no control, and in
dulge immoderatcly. With the cantccn in opera
ton, Col Coethals declares, he could drive intcm-
perancc from the Zone.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-01

The item in the urgency deficiency bill provid-
ing for widening Fourteenth street Northwest be
tween F street and Pennsylvania avenue, and re-
placing the present granite block pavement with
asphalt in connection with the project to extend
the street track, upon that thoroughfarc, in
wolves important imprO' cmcnt in the down.
town section. 1t promises 10 relieve much of the
congestion at the varlou, transfer points in the
vicinity and 10 add much to the comfort and con-
venieucc Of street car passengers. 1t j, to be
hoped that the project will be authorized and car
ricd to completion without delay.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-01

Publication of the full text OF the note oi this
government to the United States Ambassador at
London for communication to the government of
Great Britain, on the subject OF neutral shipping
quite justiics the most conservative views taken
of our representations, based on the original alb
stract Of the note. Couchcd in the most friendly
terms the frank and perfectly apparent purpose Of
the note is 10 reach definite agreement with the
British government by which the interests of this
country and the begercnt allies shall be equally
safeguarded. If the note contains a single impu-
tation suggesting friction irritation it is in the
declaration "that this government is reluctantly
forced to the conclusion that the present policy
of his majesty's government toward neutral ships
and cargoes exceeds the manifest necessity of
belligerent and constitutes restrictions upon the
rights of American citizens on the high seas which
are not justified by the rules OF international law
or required under the principle of sclf-prescrva-
ton" The British government will not admit that
its policy exceeds the manifest necessity of 4
beliigercnt" nor is it easy to comprehend why it
should undertake to enforce any such policy. No
doubt, however, it will accept the insinuation in
good part and, in reply, point out why in self
protection it is obliged TO adopt measures which
appear to our own government unnecessarily
rigorous.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-01

have in mind, write, the case OF the young
son of friend, highly cultivated and able man.
This boy didn't want to go to school He said
he'd had enough He wanted to get out into the
world. Very carefully his father pointed out to him
several instances where boys had dropped out Of
school at carly age and had been at a disad-
vantage all their lives, and where other boys had
gone ahead through being well trained. The boy
listened with interest but without being moved
He said: "Of course, father, if You insist on keep
ing ME in school l will go But am simply
wasting my time" After thinking the matter over,
the father decided to let the boy have his way. In
a few years the boy doing we'll in his work
Then he reached the stage when he discovered that
through his imperfect education, he at dis
advantage. He went to his father and said that
he wanted to go back to school He dif-
ferent boy now. He the meaning of the
guides he had ignored. He worked hard caught
up with his former class mates, entered college
and graduated with honor. Now he holds a posi-
ton OF trust that he never could have reached
without that college training
The Washington herald., 1915-01-01
Guides.
By JOHN ID. BARRY.

TN mountain climbing we Of
L ten strike places where the
trail disappears. Here mex
perienced climbers are likely
to get lost. But the expert
enced ones know that other
climbers, gone before, have
left guides in the shape of lit
tie piles OF stones or, perhaps,
OF large single stones. By fol-
lowing these, it is easy to
reach the trail again.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-01

Those persons who are striving to create the
impression that the uPrisings in the Philippines
were inspired and organized for the purpose Of
injuring the chances OF the bill providing self
government for the islands, insulting the in
telligence Of The people. They assume that every
body will accept the theory that the Filipinos are
like members OF vaudeville troupe, ready to go
on and do any turn acceptable to the management
The Washington herald., 1915-01-01
Theodore G. Smith,
Vice President International Trust
Company, Denver.

L In my judgment the governing in
fuence during the year 1915 will be, above
all others, perhaps, the grand spirit Of
cooperation that is at the present time
so manifest. Trade may continue little
depressed during the early part of 1915,
with the possibility OF a number of fail
ures. But such a condition, in my mind.
will excite no alarm, as / think it will
express nothing but the logical finish to
a long term of depression and liquidation
and sure sign Of a better and firmer
foundation upon which to build greater
structure of permanent business pros
perity. Tho growing faith Of the people
in themselves. their bankers, business
men, institutions, Investments, and in
their country also is one of the most
The Washington herald., 1915-01-01

11Al1zsz1ElI1llA1sEs9 Those stones make me
think of our experiences in meeting the questions
of life. Multitudcs have already gone the every
day trails They have left guides. AS a rule the
signs are unmstakabIe. Now and then someone
comes along, however who either can't see them
or chooses to pay no attention. The consequences
are sometimes distressing. On the other hand, they
may be healthy
The Washington herald., 1915-01-01

The District Tax Reform Association has
adopted resolutions opposing the abrOgation OF the
half-and-half system OF paying the expenses Of
maintaining the Nations Capital 1t is now per
fectly safe for the District Commissioners 10 act
The Washington herald., 1915-01-01

Mr. TAFT declares golf player make a
better score if he doesn't indulge in profanity.
Quite likely; swearing usually means that the
player has lost his temper 4Ad when that happens
he has lost his poisc and judgment
The Washington herald., 1915-01-01

The New York Tribune cditorially declares that
"Mr. John Shelton Williams cxonerates himself
Self help is fine thing
The Washington herald., 1915-01-01
HISTORY BUILDERS.

DR.. E. J. Edwards article on
men who have made American
history, which has been a daily
feature of The Heralds editorial
page, viii be found this morn
ing on page SIX.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-01
A SteadyinE Influence.

Il foresee nothing to cause return
to the abnormally high rates Of discount
which have recently prevailed for com
mercial paper The Federal reserve
banks should have a steadying influence
on the market Entirely above and be-
yOnd any consideration of profit how
ever, it might prove a boomerang If the
banks should too freely avail themselves
Of the expansion facilities afforded them
through reduction of their legal reserve
requirements and their ability to secure
rediscounts at the Federal reserve banks.
This is not the time for this country to
inaugurate a business boom entailinS an
overeXpansion of credit.
Since the new Federal reserve law
became effective and the Federal re-
serve bank was opened. the banks have
been able to discontinue the use OF the
temporary expedients- The money re-
leased in the national banks by the re-
duction in their legal reserve require
ments authorized by the new law was
somewhat more than enough to offset
the amount required to redeem their
clearinghouse loan certificates and to
retire their Aldrich-Vreeland notes. The
clearinghouse loan certificates have all
been retired, while the emergency notes
have nearly all either been sent in for
cancellation or have been provided for
by the deposit of lawful money in the
United States Treasury.
A large amount of these notes, while
covered by gold I'm the United States
Treasury. are stiil In circulation. These
The Washington herald., 1915-01-01

Incidentally, before making new resolutions, il
might be we'll to recall some old ones.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-01

Just now many new travellers coming for
ward. They frankly declare that they would like
to destroy all the old trails. They say many in
terestng and clever and even brilliant things. They
show that some of our most popular trails were
created by folly But they forget that if we were
to destroy all the trails the weaknesses that
have expressed human nature since the beginning
new trails. To hear them talk, might think
that they were the only tra-makers that had ever
come into being that they alone could give sure
guidance. They patronize and sneer at the old
trail-makers. They speak if they had some
direct communication with the Divine But they
lack, as they proudly show, the divinest Of all
mentioned in their presence, they would laugh.
Self-conhdence is their note, sustained with arro-
gance.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-01
HE NEW YEAR.

Now comes a 1rand-new year
A fair sweet sheaf of golden Time for us
To make or mar, to fill up with good cheer,
And if we will to make all-glorous.
1t may not bring fame or worldly wealth.
Yet Can we make it play a nObler part
By seeking each new day the ways OF health
All burgeoning with blossoms OF the heart.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-01
Edward P. Ripley,
President

President Atchison, Topeka and
santa Fc.
II looks to me as II the current year
taken as a whole will not be as good as
last year. either as to gross or net earn
Ings. There are some exceptions, how
The Washington herald., 1915-01-01

This instance is exceptional, however. As a
rule, when we ignore resist resent the guides
we succeed in getting back the trail. In
my acquaintance, there are several men who as
boys, like that boy, and who, through dislike
of discipline lack OF interest," insisted leaving
school at an early age They don't all realize their
loss. Perhaps here is the greatest loss OF all.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-01

OF course, we can't keep to the old trails. No
civilization ever does. Each year we find new
trails. Sometimes they are better. Sometimes VIC
discard them for the old In spite of all the blum
dering, however, the trails are constantly improv-
ing But let US be careful lest get lost in the
thicket. Let us make sure that motives in
the important business of trail-makng pure,
and most of all let us be careful not to lose ahy
Of the wisdom in the guidance offered by the trail
makers of the past, the millions that in the long
travel of the years, slowly learned TO follow the
paths OF wisdom.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-01
FRIDAY. JANUARY l. 1915.
A Line O Cheer Each Day o the Year.

First printing an original poem, written daily
for The Washington Herald.
By JOHN KENDRICK BANGS.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-01
Loans and Discounts.

1t is early to predict the extent Of re-
discount privileges, as that is a custom
quite new to banking in general, and it
may take some time for bankers to get
over the idea that the practice of re-
discOunting does not show weakness, and
possibly a reflection. Many bankers will
not for long time loan down to such a
level that they will have to resort to re-
discount unless the demands for credit
enormously increase. l believe this is a
question that will require much study
and thought month by month as the op-
Grafton OF the new law progresses.
1. ! rather think money will be COM
paratiVely cheap during the early part Of
1915, as business will not make large de
mands upon the market. There should
be a good sale of securities for invest
ment account, more perhaps by institu-
tiOnal buying than by individuals. Con-
fdenCe has not yet been fully estab-
lished. and the spirit of economy will
remain with us until something more
definite concerning the 81 SttIement OF the
foreign situation develops. II I was to
predict for the latter part of 1915, I might
say that money may be higher; business
much better, and bonds and securities
steader. BY that time we will begin to
feel the result of adjusting ourselves to
war conditions and the benefits accrUS
ing from the sale Of merchandise and
foodstuffs.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-01
James B. Forgan,
President First National Bank,
Chicago.

During the last two months Of the
year. financial conditions in this country
have cleared up rapidly and are now
practically normal, while at the same
time there have been some indications
OF Improvement in general business. \
better tone pevails and the feeling for
the future is optimistic. Relations be
tween the banks and their customers
are again on normal basis as to dis
count rates. In domestic affairs. espe-
Cially since the lOng-eXpeCted increase
in rates has been granted to the Eastern
railways, there is nothing in present
conditions or in business prospects to
cause apprehension. Business is fun
damentally sound and the outlook is good
for an increased volume. But for the
conditions in Europe. where a large
amount of our securities are held. there
is nothing in sight but improvement in
business. The European war casts a
dark cloud over all the world, and we
cannot il seems to me, ultimately escape
the widespread effect of such terrific de-
structiOn of property and interference
with international business relations as
are taking place, even II We should in
some lines and in some respects reap
temporary benefit. The enormous cost
of the war. which must be financed,
cannot but have an injurious effect on
the market value of all securities, re-
sUting in higher rates for money for
both investment and commercial pUr-
poses.
Bankers should continue to conserve
their resources until the ultimate effect
of the conflict on American securities is
fully realized. Nothing could be more
unsound than to attempt to boom do
mestic business by undue expansion of
credit until we find out what may be
required of us in caring for our foreign
Indebtedness and for our securities which
may be thrown on our home market.
do not mean by this that we should not
proceed with business in a normal way
and take advantage OF our opportunities
as they arise. 1t will, however, be pru-
dent on the part of the banks to con-
serve their strength and to husband their
resources under the present worldwide
condition.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-01

helpful phases Of the outlook at the
present moment. and 1 wish to express
word of praise for the admirable work
which the press of the United States has
done in the past four months to bring
about these conditions.
:. If the European war was to con-
tinue throughout 1915, conditions might
become a little more complex and prices
might not materially advance. The pur-
chase price of many commodities would
be paid for in our own securities held
abroad. particularly by Germany and
perhaps somewhat by the allied coun-
tries, and at the same time it might pos
sibly be the beginning Of doubt in the
minds of the manufacturers of the Coun-
try as to whether they should continue
the sale of goods without definite as
surance that payment would not be ef-
feCted in government securities of an un-
certain market value.
If War Ends in 1918.
II the war terminated early in 1915.
| would think that business conditions
great stimulus. as the amount of raw
and finished materials necessary at
once for replacements and reConstruC-
tiOns would be an enormous factor. and
the finances of Europe would a that
time warrant an extension of foreign
business and the building up of foreign
credits by us. 1t occurs to me that the
purchase of fOodstuffs, clothing, and
other material in this country for the
account of belligerent nations will show
material growth in our commercial
situation six months from now.
At present business is spOtty and
confined to a few lines. but is bound to
be a great factor in keeping together
great many organizations that will
be a great help in assisting allied lines
of industry as our natural business re-
covery progresses.
,. l believe the results of the full
and complete operation OF the new
banking system will be a great help in
restoring business prOsperity-at first
more on account of increased confidence
and the effect that will gradually be
produced after the stabiliZation of in
tCrest rates and the comfort and feel
ing that now prevails that credit can
be obtained at all times for legitimate
commercial transactions.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-01

In the realm of conduct most of us are, at
times impatient OF the guides. We see them
plainly enough As rule, they force themselves
on attention. Often they sensational in
their warnings They may even 60 SO far as to
say in words unmistakabe: Here is the place
where many another has gone off the trail and has
paid dear. Don't add to the number" With the
words ringing in ears, may deliberately
ignore the warning and walk off the track into the
thicket. 1t may be years before we succeed in
reaching that trail again. 1t may be never.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-01

There many who arc trying TO create new
trails. Some of them show great courage. They
know that they are destined to suffer. But they
arc willing. They really care less for themselves
than for those that are to follow. They are none
the less admirable because, occasionally hap
pens, their trails lead into bog where they them
selves perish. 1t is not success alone that counts
The best of any enterprise is whatever generosity
may lie in it, whatever unselfshness. On the
other hand, there are the trail-makers that arc
merely wilful and selfish. The mere sight of
trail may cause them to wish to take another di-
rection. The accumulated guidance of the past
they like to throw over contemptuously. They
know better. Even when they find themselves lost
with despair in their eyes, they may not learn the
lesson, so blinded they with their conceit and
vanity.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-01

On the other hand, there is something to be
said for the adventurers. They may show that
the old trails, after all not the best They
make new trails far more interesting and delightful
and profitable. But where few succeed in this
enterprise the great fail, and suffer painfully
and cause others to suffer, including those that
look on and realize the folly Of waywardness
The Washington herald., 1915-01-01

Happy New Year!
The Washington herald., 1915-01-01

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second class mail matter.
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CLINTON t. BRAINARD, President and Editor.
The broad ax., 1915-10-16
How Yeast Makes Bread Rise.

In the dough from which bread is
made there is a lot of sugar. which
contains carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.
1t is necessary to ferment this sugar to
make bread edible. and yeast is used
because it has the power to do this. 1t
is made from plant having this quail
ity. Fermenting sugar is equivalent to
burning It, and there are two results.
One is the formation of carbonic acid
gas. A great deal Of this gas is caught
in the dough in the form of large or
small bubbles, and some Of 1t escapes
into the air. The part that cannot es-
cape causes the dough to rise and
makes the bread light The holes in
bread are the little pockets which held
the carbonic acid gas. The effect Of
the bubbles is to lift the body Of dough
so that the heat can penetrate readily
and bake 1t properly.
The broad ax., 1915-10-16
Innmensitv of Alaska.

Alaska's immensely impresses one be-
yond belief. 1t embraces the pictur-
esque, the sublime, the material and
the beautiful. 1t reveals to the visitor,
multiplied one hundred fold. the beau
tiful Thousand Island region Of the st.
Lawrence, the snow covered Alps, the
fiords of Norway and the volcanic and
glacial wonders Of Iceland. 1t has the
sweetest flowers, the most luxuriant
vegetables, the finest grazing and tim
Der lands, the richest fisheries and min
eral deposits and a most healthful eli
mate. with the warmth of the middle
states in winter along southern and
western Alaska and the dry. healing
cold of the arctic in the highest latitude
Of the territory. Extending from our
Pacific coast 5000 miles toward the
orient, Alaska is the glittering diamond
Of Americas diadem.-John A. Sleicher
in Leslie's
The broad ax., 1915-10-16
pereeption outruns Talent.

Our perception far outruns our tai
emit We bring q welcome to the high
est lessons Of religion and poetry out
Of all proportion beyond our skill to
teach, and. further. the great hearing
and sympathy Of men is more true and
wise than their speaking is wont to be.
A deep sympathy Is what we require
for any student Of the mind, for the
chief difference between man and man
Is a difference Of impressionability.
Aristotle or Bacon or Kant PROFOUND
some maxim which is the keynote Of
philosophy thenceforward. But / am
more interested to know that, when at
last they have hurled out their grand
word. 1t Is only some familiar expe-
rience Of every man on the street II
It be not 1t viii never be heard OF
again--Emerson-
The broad ax., 1915-10-16
SCOTS Romantic Home.

II any other literary man ever owned
a home more magnificent than Abbots-
ford, the romantic palace of Sir Walter
Scott, the globe trotters haven't heard
of it From everywhere in Scotland
came stones and carvings and metals to
adorn it, and the construction of Abb
botsford went on slowly and fantas-
dcally, after the fashion of a rambling
cathedral Scott became the sheriff of
the county, the kings local representa-
tive, and delighted to have the place
always crowded with guests. The
armory and the drawing room are so
rich in curios that, many visitors de-
scribe Abbotsford as the most interest
ing museum in Scotland. The novel
lists study and his library are just as
he left them. The 10000 books which
bank the walls of these two rooms
from the floors to the beams Of the cell
fngs did not lose their usefulness at
his death. To persons with the proper
credentials they are available for cir
culation.-C. p. Gushing in Travel
The broad ax., 1915-10-16
Dumas, ast lest.

Dumas the elder was the son of a
general of Napoleon Bonaparte. who
would take his soldiers by the breeches
and fling them over the palisades to an
assault
\ Dumas inherited much Of that same
spirit 1t is said that Dumas left
Paris for the last time taking with him
a single gold piece, which he solemnly
laid on the mantelpiece of his room at
Puys. Toward the end his eye wan
dered across the sickroom to this coin,
and. pointing to it. he said to his son:
''See there! Fifty years ago when ]
came to Paris had one louis in my
possession. Why am 1 accused Of be-
ing a prodigal? / have preserved and
possess it still. See! There it is"
This was Dumas last jest
The broad ax., 1915-10-16
Higher Than Pixies Peak.

Ask any schoolboy to give the high
est point In the state Of Colorado, and
nine out Of ten will name Pixies peak.
Pixies peak Is 14.110 feet above sea
level, but there are many higher peaks
In Colorado. Massive mountain, in
Lake county. Is one OF the two highest
points in the state, whose height has
been determined by the United States
geological survey and is 14,402 feet
above sea level. Ebert mountain. in
the same county, has the same eleva-
ton Blanca peak, In Costilla, Heur-
fano and Saguache counties, Is Il, 1870
feet high; Castle peak. in Gunnison and
Pitkin counties, Is 1889 feet high;
Evans mountain, In Clear Greek coun-
ty, 1920 feet; La Plata peak, In Cha
ney county. 1882 feet; Quandary peak.
In Summit county, 1926 feet; San
Luis mountain, triangulation station.
In Mineral and Saguache counties,
14.149 feet; Uncompahgre peak til
angulation station, In Hinsdale coun-
ty, 1906 feet, and Wilson mountain
triangulation station. in Dolores coun-
ty, 1920 fetal higher than Pixies
Psychological Survey Bulletin.