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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-02

Mr. Ferdinand DeVaughn AMI MISS
Ruby Beach, of this city, were mar
ried Thursday, August &c, by the Rev
Edgar Carpenter of Grace Church
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-09-02
CARD OF THANKS

We greatly, thanl, the fire COM
panv and the public at large in the
way the fire was controlled Monday
evening at 121 \. Henry st.
THOS. BLAIR.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-08
The Breach Is Growing.

The attitude Of his former secretary OF state
toward President Wilson 10 probably the biggest
question mark in democratic politics today and
their differences are thiny veneered by their at
tempt TO maintain an outward show Of mutual
admiration.
Every criticism Of the president made by Mr..
Bryan is coupled with praise for his personality
and tribute to HIS sincerity, and II by chance an
editorial blue pencil should eliminate the closing
sentences II would be difficult to construct ex-
pressions Of more fulsome praise. The fpresis
dent, on the other hand. has not yet deigned to
take notice Of Mr. Bryan directly letting his own
utterances addressed to the public stand for an
answer. Whether he is waiting for an opening
to deliver body blow or whether he intends to
continue to ignore the attacks of his formeB
cabinet chief no one but himself can know.
For Mr.. Bryan to take such a pronounced
stand against the president a question upon
which the administration will stake it's claim for
a return to power. however, can not be in
terpreted except as a declaration Of hostillties.
1t is easy to disagree non-essentials and still
render a whole hearted support, but disagree
ment on fundamentals would impute insncerity
or desire merely to control the fleshpots and Mr..
Bryan has always been credited with possessing
higher ideals. Mr.. Bryan's recent declaration
that he had no present plans for political prefer
n.ent throws no light on his motives for the
present" is an indefinite period and may mean
much or little. That he would ever Intentionally
obliterate himself a political factor one
who knows him or has followed his political
career will conceive and 1t is scarcely more prob
able that he will be merely an academic part
What Nebraska democrats who have always
followed the Bryan banner, but whose purposes
are mainly to land office, think about the present
situation would not do to print. To careful
observers who bark back to the past the growing
breach between president and former premier
occasions no surprise
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-08
Tips on Home Topics

Boston Transcript: IT'S hard to tell
whether the unemployment in this coun-
tryis due to too little work or too much
war stock prosperity.
st. Louis Globe Democrat: OH made
one set Of American millionsires. auto
mobiles another. and the making Of the
munition millionaires is now going on.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: II is announced
by the doctors that no man over IS years
ever has appendicitis. II they'd set the
age limit earlier, even fewer people would
worry themselves into having II.
Baltimore American: To kick. in the
sense of to protest. has now the sane
ton OF the United States supreme court.
and as such has a place in the English
language, from which even a court in
junction can no longer Dust IL.
Louisville Courier-Journal: Sergeons
resent the statement l"dies as a result
of an operation" Dies despite" an OPP
GRAFTON would be more tactful and the
deceased wouldn't demand retraction.
Brooklyn Eagle: The operation on ].
P. Morgan for appendicitis was accom-
plished without unfa'-~-''o
In Wall street Evidently the market.
like the patient. is in q healthy condi-
ton.
Philadelphia Ledger: Since i've been
In politics. says MIR. Bryan. reforms
have been accomplished that would have
once cost thousands of lives" Think
what that man has saved the country
three times!
Brooklyn Eagle: The upper air high
ways Of the future will never have to
be dug up and repaired. Many auto
drivers are yearning hopelessly for cheap
aeroplanes that will carry five passen-
gers. and stand without hitching.
Pittsburgh Dispatch: In Chicago Mon
day Secretary McAdoo said the country
was on the eve Of the greatest era Of
prosperity ever known. In Montana, a
few days before. he denounced all such
predictions as bunk" Isn't II about
time for the White House to intervene
with the silencer?
Philadelphia Record: II takes some of
the frightfulness out of the Hobsonian
theories of danger of Japanese invasion
of the United States when Premier
okuma admits the inability OF Japan to
send an armed force to assist its allies
in the European war. because of the
lack Of adequate means of transport. It
would require 100000 tons Of shipping.
The whole commercial fleet of Japan
only aggregates 100000 tons. The best
the Japanese can do is to assist In keep
ing open access TO the Russian Siberian
seaports for the delivery OF needed war
munitions.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-08
wasteful Movement Of Gold.

Nothing is giving thoughtful financiers so
much concern Just at present as the accumula-
ton OF gold In the United States. The immense
balance of trade in favor OF the United States
is bringing gold from Europe at an unprece-
denied and undreamed OF rate. Previous to this
year the record OF gold importation was in 1898.
but since January OF this year gold imports
nave exceeded the amount for that entire year by
s142, O0o 900. the total being $500, 100000. The
immense crops OF 1915 and the continuation of
the European demand for the same presages no
cessation OF the conditions which have caused
this immense importation OF gold.
The cost OF transportation is considerable
the risk incident thereto under existing condl-
tlons is still greater, and great also is the loss
CT the use OF the money in transit, but even
these are small problems compared with he
others. II has so disturbed exchange rates with
Europe that much business in grains and other
food products threatens to go to countries with
which the European exchange rate is more fav-
orable-something which involves the prosperity
of the entire country, for a market must be
found for our great surplus Of foodstuffs to
avoid an inevitable fall in prices Another
source of worry is what to do with the gold now
that we have IL In excess of requirements with
more coming In. Initiation. whether OF gold or
other circulating medium, leads to unduly ris-
ing pr1ces' recklees speculation ana otner costly
evils.
The only remedy that appears feasible is the
substitution of credit for the importation OF gold
The loan to France and England has eased the
situation somewhat. but this amount will soon
be absorbed and prove only a temporary relief.
One way would be the purchase of European
owned American securities. OF which millions
upon millions are still owned In Europe. Their
return to American ownership would end the
continual drain OF interest and dividend money
going abroad ever since the great era of develop
ment set in in the United States, and in the end
firmly establish American finance. That this
country could now easily absorb an immense
amount OF this class of credits is patent but the
owners do not wish to part with them and per-
haps cannot be made TO. When the war Is ended
and the era OF rehabilitation OF Europe sets in,
probably the demand for money at home will in
duce these investors to help solve the problem.
but just at present there seems to be nothing in
sight except the expedient OF temporary credits
for goods purchased here in America.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-08
Practical Navigation Movement.

st. Louis is going about the matter of re-
Vlval Of river shipping in decidedly practical
way. All the talk in the world about the utility
and value OF river transportation will come to
naught unless means can be adopted to convince
the men who must put money into It to make It
a reality that they obtain fair return on the
investment. One can quote figures as long as a
democratic federal treasury deficit to no purpose
II they are not coupled up with some practical
assurance that the money invested will return
revenue. st. Louis merchants have taken this
step. They are entering into a written contract
TO furnish specified amount OF tonnage each
year for fixed period, at fixed rate for the
service. With this q basis steamboat men
readily figure out whether the capital neces-
sary to establish and conduct the business will
be profitably employed. The plan goes right to
the meat Of the question and removes II from
the field OF academic discussion
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-08
Editorial Siftings

Boston Transcript: Well. anyhow, the
unterrified democracy has some consola-
ton in that astounding landslide In Mis-
sissippi.
indianapolis News: A good many peo-
pie win agree with the Indiana supreme
court in its intimation that the law Is
not an exact science. The only sure
thing about the law is the lawyers fee
Louisville Cour4er-JournAl; Mr.. Kash,
a republican. was elected Common
wealth's attorney In the Breathitt district,
defeating Mr.. Cope. For puns upon either
OF the two names q fine Of not less
than so or more than so and a real
estate bond for six months.
Springfield Republican,: The progressive
party's strength in the New York as
sembly has fallen off 50 per cent-from
two men TO one. Hamilton Fish. jr., who
viii be the whole party membership at
the coming session. Il a son Of a former
speaker OF the assembly. And he may
yet become speaker himself Stranger
things have happened
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-08
Twice Told Tales


John Drew tells the following story OF a actor
now playing in England:
He Is quite a practical Joker" says Drew, and
his friends frequently t to get back at him. usually
without Recently he received from a New
York friend an unpaid letter containing nothing but
this brief message:
CARDS. Your Friend. -
the actor was rather annoyed at having 20 pay
postal charges for such piece OF news but forth
with determined TO retaliate. He motored out into
the country and picked heavy stone packed IL In
a box and sent Il to the New York friend. marking
the box Collect delivery
THE New Yorker never doubted but that the con-
tents valuable and gladly paid the heavy ex-
press charges due. Opening the boz he found to his
CONSERVATION and dismay nothing but the stone and
a card. upon which writteni
1" ON receiving the that you were well ana
IN good spirits the accompanying load rolled off my
heart Indianapolis News.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-08
|1RM1szs52 114oH~
NE.y.~ Oh:

goOdly thrOng attended the Young Mems Chris
tian association mass meeting IN the opera house
a. which short talks made by DR.. Lelsenring
Rev A. y. Sheriff. Warren swttzler p. @ HimebauEh
q. A Joplin and Rev. W. j. Harsha-
William A. Paxton. jr has accepted the position
Of accountant at the office OF the stock yards com
pany.
Mrs. Captain Howsdon OF Chicago and Mrs Cane
% Denver. who has been the guest OF Mrs T. 1.
Kimball have gone 70 Chicago.
n Clarke. commissioner general OF the New
Orleans exposition. spent the day IN Omaha
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Dickinson and children OF At
iantic. Ia. returned home after a visit with Mr.
Diekinson'n mother. Mrs. Rocard
General James +. Brisbane. commandment at Fort
Hiobrara. Il stoppins at the Paxton To a reporter
he expressed himself upon the growing Importance
Of the cattle industry Of the west and particularly
western Nebraska.
Real genuine Chinese tea In pound half pound
and quarter ppund-not the humbug painted teas
may b had at Fan 0oons as North Sixteenth street
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-08
THE CHRYSANTHEMUM.

Philander Johnson. in washington star.
Again, YOU greet U.S. thing of tousled
glory,
The final chapter Of the summer story,
With hints OF snow to come
You are no blossom. manicured and
fused up.
But debonaire, go-as-you-pleaae and
unused up,
Oh gay Chrysanthemuml
oh. blossom with a pedigree historic.
You have produced of phrases meta
phoric
A formidable sum:
We've called you cold slaw," IN our
Jocund rawlings.
A tangled hall Of yarn. a bunch of
cravings,
You seemed. Chrysanthemum
The modest violet long since has faded
The blighted rosebud pines away un-
shaded
Where bees once loved to hum.
But you, though skies look down with
sullen sneering,
Are on the job. with iaunty persevering.
Old friend Chrysanthemum.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-08
A Democrnt Against wilson.

A Democrat Against Wilson.
OMAHA, Nov. 6.-To the Editor of The
Bee: When ones chief is popular it is
the proper thing to follow that chief. No
president Is ever 80 popular as war
president. I cite you James Madison.
Abraham lincoln. William Mckinley,
and. last and most important the brass
idol of the democrats. Woodrow Wilson.
Nevertheless /. a democrat, do hereby
declare that am feminist" the Aforesaid
idol with all the fervor that the priests
of old opposed the idols of BeAl. I will
add that was not a candidate for office
mot even postmaster.
Woodrow Wilson 10 regarded as a states
man. The Mexican affair. which in base
bali lingo might well be termed bone"
attests the degree OF statesmanship this
modern Pericles has. Perhaps II Is not
the above that gives him the name. per-
haps It Is the fact that he issued the
proclamation for prayers for peace. at the
same time allowing weapons to be with
held from Mexico while sending them
freely and abundantiy 70 our friend IN
need (United States history, 1879. Eng
land.
He is a politician. Proof? In the first
place, he refused to accept any endorse
ment by the ''populists'' lest IL would in
jure him IN the east Second. he has tried
TO curry himself favor with militarists
Third while the departed declared for
one term only. he is pulling the wires for
second. Fourth his premature mar
rage TO advertise himself further. Fifth
his sudden flop 10 woman's suffrage.
Again / repeat. / am an ordinary citi-
zen. not disgruntled, but possessing the
ability TO weigh even big guns like VIII
son in the balance. 1 have found him
wanting. JAMES OWEN.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-08

OMAHA. Nov. ITO the Editor of the
Bee: I nave noticed in your valued
paper a letter by a man named Cole,
against keeping n cat. That man is GER
tainly crazy. The town would be over
run with rats II It weren't for the cats.
We lost our cat by an accident this sum-
mer and in a weeks time our cellar
was filled with rats. which did more
than SO worth of damage. AS soon as
possible we secured another cat and now
we have no rats, although several Of
our neighbors who keep no cats are over
run with rats and always spreading rat
poison about. and two OF the valuable
dogs in the neighborhood ate Il and died.
also a large number of birds. should
far rather lose a few birds than be over
run by vermin. which certainly are a
menace TO health and property.
II we did not lose few birds by
cats we would be overrun with birds.
like birds. but 1 don't like too many
of them. In New York one office build
ing was ruined by them-had to DO
cleaned continually at great expense.
and was a menace to health by its foul
ness, until a crusade was started against
the birds have come out in the morn
with filth from the birds that have
roasted there over night-every day II had
to be cleaned. like birds in their place
lin the woods and as everyone with
sense knows, cats don't inhabit the woods.
I know a man this summer. who lost
his whole cherry crop by the birds eat
ing them, and what they did not eat
they pecked holes In. That man is poor
and was depending on his cherry crop.
What he needed was a good cat.
Another question. There are a great
many things In this world we don't
understand, occult things. Cats were al
ways held sacred in Egypt and It was
considered bad luck to kill one. I don't
understand Il myself and don't pretend
to, but have known a great many peo-
people who have killed cats and have been
extremely unlucky. One case just came
to my attention. A man / knew very
we'll. wished to get rid OF his cat. because
his wife bought a bird. so he killed the
cat In about a week, his sister. who
made her home with them. suddenly went
violently insane and died in a week, his
only cousin he had In Omaha died end no
himself had a stroke OF paralysis and
died, all in the one month. They had
all been in the best of health berore he
killed poor pussy.
may be foolish. but I believe in being
kind to cats and letting them live. Any
way II we didn't have cats we would
have rats-so give me the cats.
A LOVER OF CATS.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-08

The finances OF the San Francisco exposition
show net earnings Of sl,410.O0O in ten months.
Much local satisfaction is felt the financial
success achieved under conditions decidedly
gloomy at the start The slogan See America
First" emphasized by war. gave a mighty inn
pulse to local patronage and saved the day.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-08
Small Consolation for Democrats.

Commend us to the frankness of Senator
Hitehcock's personal organ In boldly admitting
surprise and disappointment at the strength
shown by the republicans in the elections last
Tuesday. To be sures the senator's newspaper,
with his own ambition for q second term In
front OF him, insists on finding a measure OF
consolation by asserting that the republicans are
alec surprised and disappointed in not scoring
bigger majorities. The smallness of the gains
in Massachusetts,. Ohio and Kentucky, II de-
clares. keeps the republican, from growing too
loud" But unfortunately for the senator, II
keeps the democrats from Growing at ALL The
democrats may as we'll face the proposition that
they are In control Of national affairs only be-
cause OF former division Of their opponents,
which these elections prove no longer exists In
any degree encouraging 10 democratic hopes.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-08

The suspension OF the two-cent fare In Ne
braska in favor OF one railroad will not in any
way change the transportation charge between
competitive points, for no one will pay three
cents mile for ride he can take for two cents
a mile. 1t is only the passenger to a non-com-
retitive point who gets stuck.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-08

Standing forth as an advocate of humani-
tartan principles in dealing with warning coun-
tries. President Wilson delays . practical ap-
plication at home. Hanging up judicial plum
for three whole months comes perilousiy close
to cruel and inhuman treatment OF the fam
ishing.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-08
SMILING LINES.

Il don't see why everybody is so down
on the war censors. Aren't they merely
performing a consistent duty7''
Wen. what good Is a censor unless he
incenses experimentation American.
He--Think how happy you can make me
sheNstep? Right Of stairs, you meant
Your first wife left such family
Judge.
Il hear you ca-a-alling me-" warbled
the daughter from the parlor.
Yes, sang mother from the kitchen,
II want you to come here and help me
And then a profound silence reigned.-
Louisville Courler-JournaL
Don't you think it's your duty to for
give your enemies?'
It's more than a duty" replied Senator
Sorghum. Its a pleasure IL you can
corner that they can't resent your tone
OF condescension. ''-Washington Star.
Short-If the collector calls with that
Mrs SHORTCUT that would be a lie.
Short--No, II wouldn't: I'm out OF cash,
amt I7-Boston Transcript.
Gladys--I am going to buy an auto
mobile and / want you to go along and
help me select one.
COuhln JdCk-NOL IOT me, utue Rlr1.
Why. even wouldn't pick you out hus-
band.-Puck.
II hear there was an international
tragedy at Mrs. Jirhs' function the other
afternoon"
Dear mel What was the matter7"
Somebody spilled the Russian tea over
the Turkish rug. and their Belgian dog
got 50 excited he bit one of the Hun
garian band. Baltimore American.
one day met an ogre fat while strolling
down the lane;
Said 1, The way that you behave gives
me the keenest paint
Why do you eat small girls and boys,
- their parents hearts to breakl"
Il III tell you why" the ogre said. II can't
afford beefsteak. Judge.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-08

No matter how much criticism may be
poured on the strategy of war the strategy Of the
Kaiser in placing reliable Hohenzollerns on the
thrones Of buffer states shines with the luster of
genius as the days pass
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-08

Our Commercial club has called a public
meeting to discuss the question, what is q fair
return on an investment OF capitalf" It depends
somewhat on whether the Investment ia yours OF
the other fellows n
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-08

Enumerating state house officials into
whose hands might safely be committed the man
aKement OF a stateaowned water plant" Edgar
Howard carefully omits the name OF Governor
Morehead. Well. how does that strike your
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-08

A fund of 100000. split fifty-fifty. will
accompany chicago's invitation for both national
conventions. II Omaha democrats expect to
enter the race for their own party convention
IL is high time to put up.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-08

"a Christian" Hiding His Identity.
SOUTH SIDE. Nov. ITO the Editor Of
The Bee: Among many others, l re-
ceived a letter congratulating me In ac-
cepting Jesus Christ as my personal
Saviour signed "A Christian" II this
person will kindly send me his address I
will have something to write to such per-
son, J. @. BLESSING.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-08

Now listen to his party associates denounce
the one-time peerless leader" as IAN assistant
republican"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-08

In view of the paucity Of the British bag
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-08

Note that every time Colonel Bryan throws
a brick bat at the president he also tosses him
q boquet just TO emphasize how friendly ne is.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-08

General Grant remarked that the democratic
party could be depended on, while in power. to
break its own back. The general was a keen
observer as we'll as a good fighter.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-08

still It is quite handy to have the Omaha
: Billy" Sunday record to spur Syracuse on to do
letter.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-08

Presidential boomlets reverse the usual order
CT nature by blooming in the fall.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-08
Aimed at Omaha

Fairbury News; In the future the street fair or
carnival feature OF the Ak-Sar-Ben celebration at
Omaha will be abandoned. All parties concerned have
reached the conclusion that II nothing to the
festivities and that It Ia degrading in its tendencies
The conclusion. we believe. is wise The modern
street carnival has very little to commend II, and
Omaha well afford to dispense with It.
York Republican: Omaha VIII behave now for
while Al least the people there have been told what
kind OF cattle they and that ought make them
modest. n not circumspect
Ord Journal: Twenty thousand dollars looks like
big fee for preacher. but told that the
Omaha people paid that much money cheerfully to
Billy Sunday for his campaign In the metropolis
They would dig up more than that for two hours
of work between Gotch and Stecher Jess Willard
and celebrated pug and the aftermath wouldn't
result In anything beneficial either.
ST. Paul Photograph; And they have actually con-
victed couple OF saloon keepers In Omaha OF
ing the o'clock closing law II took three years to
accomplish that feat and believe BILLY" Sunday
should be given the lions share Of the glory the
conviction. And the most remarkable part Of the
whole matter IL the conviction was obtained before
jury. WIN wonders never eease1
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-08

The Balkan stew gives promise OF surprising
the famous concotiOn Of shakespeare's witches.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-08

The specter of a divided family looms large
in the democratic camp.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-11-08
Superintendent Visiting Nurse Assn.

Proph and Grapejuice.
OMAHA. Nov. ito the Editor OF The
Bee: Would you permit me to prognosti-
cate very briefly on things political to
the extent Of saying that President Will
sons attitude on preparedness will force
the peace advocates in the old parties and
the prohibitionists to nominate and en-
dorse William ]. Bryan for president on
a platform Of peace and grape Juice (un-
fermented)7
JESSE T. BRILLIANT
2703 Farnam Street