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The Washington herald., 1916-09-25
Partisans in Diplomacy.

There has been considerable iustihable crti-
cism of the Wilson administration for its foreign
policy, and thoughtful critics of this countrys re-
lations with other nations almost invariably hark
back to the deplorable spectacle presented when
w. J. Bryan was rewarding deserving Demo-
Gratis" at the expense of American prestige
abroad and to the detriment of the diplomatic
service.
1t is probable that it will be a long time
before the United States can succeed in estab-
fishing its embassies, legations and consulates
on permanent basis that will permit of con-
tinuing service and constant development of
ability through long years Of experience on the
part of its representatives abroad. The estab-
Ishment Of permanent corps must come
eventually, if the United States is to maintain
its prestige as the greatest of world powers
The career of the late William J. Calhoun, of
Illinois, is a in point. Judge Calhoun was
one of the most distinguished of American diplo-
mats in recent years. but because of the shifting,
partisan constitution of the Diplomatic Corps.
service in its ranks could not be expected to
attract a of his qualities for any extended
period. 1t is true that whenever called upon by
the government to give his aid, Judge Calhoun
freely and gladly sacrificed his time and exerted
all his talents behalf of the nation. He
was personally associated as an advisor on
foreign affairs with three Presidents-McKinley,
Taft and Roosevelt-and his services in China
were of practically inestimable value to the
Chinese, we'll to this country. He fallowed
in the footsteps of John Hay as friend of the
Oriental people and repeatedly demonstrated that
he was of the caliber most needed in our diplo-
matte service.
In the days that are cominsZt the end of
the war, the United States will need as its en-
voys in all the capitals of the world the services
of such men Judge Calhoun.
Shall they be deserving Democrats" of the
Bryan cult, or will the American people elect a
President whose occupancy of the White House
will assure the appointment of men thoroughly
qualified for the duties of these posts?
Mr.. Hughes has declared his position on this
issue in unmistakable terms. Efficient diplomacy
is one of the foremost aims represented by his
candidacy.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-25
A KNOCK AND A BOOST.
Reader Praises and Cr1tfotses the
Warrington Herald.

Editor The Washington Herald: II
your remark that Where Are Ny Child
rem was condemned sy long E-haired men
and Ehort-haired women is true. then
the Federation OF Catholic Societies
ought 10 get into that class-becsuse. so
far as I am aware. that organization
was the particular one that made OBJ
lection to this film. But have the
good fortune Of knowing several hundred
federauonists and I have never found
them reversed the way Tony would
look at It.
Birth control is either a decent sub
ject for publicity or II Is not The fed
Grafton thinks It is not and must con-
scienuously oppose It There is no ques-
ton at ell that it Is not 1T theme for
chudren's minds, and children make no
low percentage Of the movie" clientele.
DO not imagine your editorial Will he
particularly appealing to your many
Catholic readers.
Personally. I believe you have q handy
paper with a good deal OF news and
would say very nearly an ideal one were
not for the insistence Of the office cat
to slip in a fashy-and often nasty
paragraph with a headline to match.
Wishing you the success that q news
promulgator ought TO have, 1 am,
CHARLES II. BCRR
The Washington herald., 1916-09-25
COMMENT Oh
THE RESULT IN MAINE

Albany Rnickerbocker-Press The
leadership OF Charles E. Hughes Is vtndi-
Gated by the result in Maine. The return
to the Republican party Of a major por-
ton OF those who left II four years ago
is all that was needed to insure RepUbli-
can victory IN that Sttae.''
Boston Post-"The worst feature from
the Democratic standpoint is the loss OF
Senator and q Representative. That
touches national Issues to a certain ex-
tent, but It proves peculiar local oondi-
tons in Maine more than It establishes
any touchstone OF the country's senti-
ment"
Brooklyn Daily Eagie-'-Tne lesson for
them CRepubncans) is plainly to put
Roosevelt at the front, IN the hope that
he will hold the Progressives in other
States and overcome the chilling effect
Of Hughes' Western campaign. The les
son for the Democrats is that they have
a stin fght before them"
Boston Globe-"Tf the returns mean
anything to US on the outside, their
clearest meaning Is that the two parties
are back to the days when Il was a
neck and neck race for the wire and
when there was no third horse up with
the leaders"
Philadelphia Public Ledger--so far
as the election returns in Maine have
any bearing upon the vote in Novem-
Der. they are more encouraging to the
Republicans than to the Democrats
The Democratic hope that a consid-
cradle portion OF those who voted for
Mr.. Roosevelt four years ago will be
found voting for Mr.. Wilson this year
is not likely TO be realized"
Hartford Courant-'-The Democrats
expressed confidence that the admin
istration of President Wilson would
be fully approved. and they made their
appeal to the voters on that basis.
The voters have given a sufficiently
emphatic denial Of the appeal"
Springfield CMass) Republican
The Maine figures may well encour-
age the Republicans. but It is clear
that II they are to win the Presidency
they have a very hard fight ahead
There are forty-seven other States"
New York Evening Post-'Tt is
agreed on all hands that the crucial
question as to the outcome in Novevn-
ber is, how will the Progressives vote ?
AS for the Maine Progressives, this
question is pretty clearly answered
The Republican Progressives Of Maine
have gone fairly solidly back to the
old party"
Baltimore American - 'Denocracv
has flown its banner in Maine and
seen the emblem OF Wilson go down
in the dust 1t cannot hope to raise
it to the breezes Of success in any
other State"
The Washington herald., 1916-09-25
PATRIOTISM AND BOY SCOUTS.
Writer Believes In InstiIIinE Love
of Flag In Youth.

Editor The Washington Herald: Pa
triotism by Legislation, recently enacted
By the city OF Baltimore, seems to me
rather an extreme remedy for a deplora-
BILE situation. But from personal observa-
ton l maintain that patriotism by educa-
ton is urgently needed in this, the Capt
tai City OF great nation Just recently
l witnessed our citizens in every Walk Of
life-educated men-stand up with placid
disgraceful indifference while the nag
wrapped collins OF our Memphis sailor
victims passed by in solemn funeral pro-
cession, and am ashamed to say but q
lamentable few barred their heads In re-
spectful difference to the nations honored
dead. Is this ignorance or is 1t indirrer-
ence:
And again on Memorial Day I witness
ed Old Glory unfurled and carried in the
lead OF several organiza tions, and among
the spectators on the sidewalks one head
in thousand barred in respectful homage
to that flag. But am pleased to relate
a most gratifying result Of patriotism by
education. 1 have reference to the Boy
Scouts. I saw those little forms flash to
attention; 1 saw those little heels click
together. and those little hands raised in
respectful salute to our national emblem.
Thank God, there Is one institution in
this great land Of ours that is instilIing
patriotism in the minds and lives of our
children and the proper public expression
OF 1t. TERENCE n. FIELDER
U. s. W. v
The Washington herald., 1916-09-25
Harvest Time

When the heecy clouds are fioatin'
An the grass is scorchin' brown,
An the gentle breeze Is totin'
Spider-webs an thistle down.
I can gaze across the valley
Ger the fields OF yaller grain,
An cease from keepfn' talley
On this world of grief an pain
fergit that there is sorrow
Sorter mingled with the 10y,
An l lose sight of tomorrow
AS I did when Jest a boy;
An a thrill goes through me chasin'
Calm back the days OF old,
AS watch the reapens placing
Tiny mountain chains Of gold.
Sweet contentment nils my bein'
When the meadow yields her toll,
An the turtle-doves are feein'
AS the shockers seek their goal
An the harvester is coming
Down the bundle-laden slope,
Fer the sickle's merry hummin'
Speaks of plenty. peace an hopa
Harry J. Williams in Farm Life.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-25
AFTER DINNER POLITICS
The After Lives of Former Presidents
By DR.. Il. J. EDWARDS.


Chester A. Arthur. after he had retired
from the Presidency, said one day to
his friend. Thomas L. James, who was
lor a lew months Postmaster General in
Arthdrs Cabinet, that the lives of former
Presidents are very short Gen. Arthur
said this half in Jest for he was at
tne time contemplating returning TO prac-
tice as lawyer. But II was with him
true statement, for he lived only a
lttle over year after his retirement
Gen: James said to me. when narrating
this incident. that Gen. Arthur should
have remembered well that in 1851. at
the time CT Lincoln's inauguration, there
were living four former Presidents of
the United States One was Millard
Fillmore, who survived his retirement
from office for nearly twenty years; an
other was Franklin Pierce. who lived
nearly hfteen years after his retirement
from the Presidency; stiT1 another was
James buchanan, who lived in retire
ment at Lancaster. Pa, for some years
after his service at the White House.
and Martin Van Buren was another. Van
Buren retired from the Presidency in
lS41 He lived twenty-five years longer.
In the early days, former Presidents,
with the exception Of Washington, sur
NlVed In some cases for many years
mere has always been a suspicion that
unskillful medical attendance WAS ac-
countaole for the death Of former Presi-
cent washington from Quinsy. His sue
cessors' John Adams and Thomas Jeffer-
son. lived many years after they retired
from the Presidency; and by an extraor-
oinary coincidence both died upon the
same day. the Fourth of July, 1896 exact
ly nifty years from the day when they,
with Benjamin Franklin and Roger Sber-
man, wrote the Declaration Of Inde-
pendence- John Quincy Adams survived
twenty years after he retired from the
PRESIDENCY most Of the time serving as
member In the House Of Representa-
tives.
Gen. James called attention 10 the
curious fact that when Grant became
PRESIDENT there was only one former
PRESIDENT, Andrew johnson and he Uve6
only year or two. During the rest Of
GRANTS term as President, there WAS no
former President Grant himself was the
only former President during the term
OF PRESIDENT Hayes, while he and Haves
were former Presidents in the terms OF
President Garfield and President Arthur
Cleveland was the only former President
lVlng when Mckinley was President. as
he was also the only former President
living when Roosevelt was President
except that BENJAMIN Harrison was living
curing the nrst two years OF McKinley's
nrst administration. While there are two
former Presidents now living, Roosevelt
was the only former President alive dur
Ing the administration Of President TAFT
Copyright. 1916. by the Mcclure Newspaper
syndicztA)
The Washington herald., 1916-09-25

The determination of the Bethlehem Steel
Company to continue its advertisements in tbn
public press as permanent feature of its bust
ness evidences the new policy of publicity that
has been adopted by many of the large American
corporations. Some of the greatest concerns of
the country are now taking the public fully into
their confidence. Advertisements discussing mat
ters OF mutual interest are published in the news
papers, and in many cases periodicals are issued
for public distribution The effect has been to
induce a better understanding and it has changed
the public attitude of suspicion to feeling of
co-operation.-Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-25

Villas attack on Chihuahua was sheer au-
dacity. lnasmuch as Pancho is not fool, it NAV
be believed that he did not expect to capture the
city. Perhaps he felt that it was time to adver-
too, he has viewed with alarm the growing amity
between the United States and the de facto gov
ernment OF Mexico. Pancho's only hope is that
dscord may be maintained. Probably he has for
the present given up the idea of causing actual
war, but complete harmony would be disastrous
to his aspirations.-Cleveland Plain Dealer,
The Washington herald., 1916-09-25
In Negro Minstrel DAYS.

Farmer-ThInk Of it, The number OF
people nowadays who are done by the
middlemanl
Grocer-But Just think back about
thirty years,
FarmeT-As tC what?
Grocer-How they used to be done BY
the end msn,-Fsrm Life
The Washington herald., 1916-09-25

The British say that the submarine war made
the blacklist necessary, and the Germans say that
the blockade made the submarine war necessary,
all Of which puts the United States business
interests in the role of the travelling public" or
"the ultimate consumer" during a war between
capital and labor.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-25

81, England's apology for boarding ship within
man reservists is complete. 1t was fog which
caused the mistake" But worse than that fog
lean rights is the mental fog enveloping the Ton-
don government, and this also will be lifted in
due time with such redress as the faos caii
for-New York World ~
The Washington herald., 1916-09-25

The Kaiser Is planning a new offensive in
which poisonous gas will be used as never before
We wonder if he ever soliloquizes with Hamlets
uncle, "Oh, my offense is rank 1t smells to
Heaven"
The Washington herald., 1916-09-25

Taft calls Huerta's accession to the Mexican
Presidency a coup detat. Our recollection i
that It was a coup de grace.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-25

First the surface car men strike, then the
elevated men, now all other union men. Three
strikes; they're out.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-25

Brooklyn bakers have asked President Wilson
to act the price of bread. We wonder if
some one will be mean enough to suggest that
they expecting 10 cents for an Scent loaf
The Washington herald., 1916-09-25

Now all the union men Of New York will
walk out. And the commuters who come in to
work will walk in and out.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-25

Premier Kalogeropoulos, of Greece says that
he has smoked French tobacco for forty-fve
years. Now are in danger of having new
disease named after hinl
The Washington herald., 1916-09-25

The Germans say that the attempt of the
allies to cut off Turkey is failure but we notice
they are planning an aerial post from Berlin to
Constantinople.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-25
A Line o Cheer Each Day o the Year.
By JOHN KENDRIcK BANGS.

First printing Of original poem, written daily
for The Washington Herald.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-25

Washington's claims, in regard to being the
logical site for the proposed $I1,oooooo govern
ment armor plate plant being reviewed by
the Secretary of the Navy and the board of Sc
lection appointed to investigate the advantages
listed by various cities throughout the country
that believe their locality should be favored with
this project.
While many are trying to discount the chances
Of the National Capital, few are producing argu-
ments to Offset those which have been set forth
by the business and civic bodies of our citv
The general trend of all opposition seems to lie
in the fact that Washington lacks representa-
ton" This phase of the situation has been
banished by Secretary Daniels, who says that
consideration of all claims shall be from the
standpoint of concrete advantages, and that po-
litieal influence will have no weight.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-25
The STANDARD OF MEASUREMENT.

Ny life I measure not in numbered days,
How many score of years my path I've run,
But on the sunlit heights or humber ways
How much Of love I've won.
tCopydzht HAl
The Washington herald., 1916-09-25

Mr. Hughes made thirteen stops during his
tour In Indiana on Friday. Unlucky, indeed, for
Mr.. Wilson.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-25

The New York Herald has published the re-
suits of its first straw vote on the Presidential
campaign The votes were taken in twenty-five
States. Mr. Hughes leads in fifteen of the
States with Mr.. Wilson leading in only seven
OF a total Of 26oo7 votes cast I4o5z are for
Mr.. Hughes. Tabulators of the votes believe
the great wage-earning class is strongly for
President Wilson, while the business men of the
cities and nearly all communities are inclined
to swing in with the Republicans" The test
seems to show conclusfvely that the Progress
sives are returning to the Republican party in
large numbers. The test also seems to point
to the Adamson eight-hour law for trainmen
and the tariff as the two issues of most i'm
portanee. The facts and figures gathered in the
straw vote appear, at first glance, to insure Mr.
Hughes election, but the vote is only partly
completed and is too small to permit definite
calculation as to the result November T. The
election still may be considered far in the future
and the scale may be swung heavily in either
direction bg the events of a day or night Like
the Maine results the returns of the newspaper
canvass indicate close race with the odds still
in favor of Mr.. Hughes.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-25

Senator Sheppard, OF Texas, intends to
introduce a bill in the next session of
Congress requiring a census to be taken
showing the religious faith OF the officers
and enlisted men OF the rnilitary-naval
establishment
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-20
TALK OF THE TOWN

One hundred samples OF new waists on
sale at Vaughan's,
Angelo Tamil and Antonio Bianchi re-
turned this morning to their home in
Hanover, n. H.. after having been called
here to attend the funeral Of Mrs. A.
Chioldi of West street.
DIR. c. F. Dalton of Burlington and
DIR. II. A. Ladd of Essex junction, mem.
bers of the state board of health, who
were in the city yesterday comforting
with Health Officer j. W. Stewart on
conditions at Goddard seminary, re-
turned to their homes last evening.
Rev. George II. Holt, who preached his
farewell sermon at the First Baptist
church Sunday after pastorate of four
years, left this morning for Boston to
join Mrs. Holt and their two children,
Grant and Elizabeth Holt, who haze
been passing gew days at Chestnut
Hill. The family will leave Immediately
Tor Ottawa, kans., where they are to
pass week with Mr. Hollis father.
Rev. G. J. Holt. Afteward they viii
proceed to Corona, California, where
Mr.. Holt has accepted a call to the pas
torate of the First Baptist church. Coro-
1a is town of 1000 inhabitants in
California. A number of friends
we're at the station to-day to bid their
'etiring pastor farewell.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-20
TALK OF THE TOWN

You can get bargains at Vaughan's.
Noticel All kinds OF stove repairs at
+. A. Prindle & Co.'S. Pearl street.
Lot ladies' waists slightly soiled on
sale at pc, soc, zoe each at Vaughan's
Mrs. George Hutchins Of East Barre
underwent an operation at the Barre
City hospital this morning
Public schools in the city viii close to-
night and remain closed until Monday
morning to enable the teachers to att
tend the convention of the Washington
County Teachers association, which is to
be held at Montpelier Friday and Satur-
aay.
Thomas Nelson of Franklin street.
who recently received his appointment
as substitute carrier at the federal
building, is employed as one Of the city
carriers during the absence of Charles l..
Converse of Church street, who is de-
tanned at home by illness. William
Craig is substituting fer William D. Mac
Donald of South Main street, who ex
poets to return to work tomorrow, after
having been absent on account Of
sprained Iigament, the result of slipping
on the ice.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-20
TALK OF THE TOWN

Big sale now at Vaughans.
James Il. Marion went to the City
hospital for minor operation this
morning.
We buy hides, skins and pelts. Pay
the highest market price. Bring yours
along. II. J. Smith Co., 1857 North Main
street.
The entertainment committee Of the
Eincitia club has nearly completed ar
rangements for the second ladies' night
OF the winter, the date, Feb 2, having
been fixed for the event. 1t is expected
that entertainment will be provided by
professor from Middlebury college, who
is to give reading from Greek play.
There will also be dancing and cards.
Rags and tatters formed the conyen'
tional qarb for those who were enter
tanned at dancing party given in the
Knights of Columbus hall last evening,
the occasion being the third of a series
OF private assemblies that are being held
this winter under the auspices Of Barre
No. 40l More than 80 couples
enjoyed the affair and some very fetch.
ing effects were secured by those who
endeavored to make of the dance a real
poverty" ball. CAROLS orchestra
PLAYED for the dancers and at intermis-
sion delicious luncheon was served. A
committee headed by Charles WilSie OF
the council had charge of the arrange
ments.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-20
TALK OF THE TOWN

BOYS Converse rubbers at Shea's, zoe
and 90c grade, sale price SOC pair.
Rummage sale. Where4 Presbyterian
church basement Friday afternoon and
cvening.-adv.
H. j. Markolt of West Rutland is
spending a few days in the city on bust
ness connected with the Sullivan Machin-
cry company's local branch.
Mrs. Annie Taylor and daughter, Miss
Marion Taylor, have returned from
Bethel, where they were called to at
tend the funeral of Mrs. Taylor's broth
er, Fred f. Hackett.
Stephen Guptil, who is employed as a
clerk at the Smith & Cummings store,
went yesterday to Waitsield where he
was called by the death Of his mother,
Mrs. Florence .E. Guptil, who passed
away at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Edward H. Jones, Wednesday morning
Mr.. Guptil was accompanied by his wife
and they viii remain in Waterbury,
where the funeral is to be held, until
after Friday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-20
TALK OF THE TOWN

The Bridge Whist club was entertained
last evening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
A. p. Abbott of Edgewood.
Mrs. Anna Hopkins returned this
morning to her home in Millers Falls,
Mass, after spending several days in this
city as the guest of her daughter, Mrs.
Mary f. Mccarthy Of Summer street.
The Salvation Army started its mid.
winter camp meeting last evening and
the prospects were very pleasing. James
Wilson led the service, which was heart
lily enjoyed by all. Good music, solos
and stirring address by the above
named on "The Rich Man and Lazarus"
The meetings are also connected with
what the Salvation Army terms "the
siege" in which it makes a special effort
to rescue the lost to.God; in other words,
seeking salvation. AT the close of last
nights service five souls professed sal
walton. The public is cordially invited
to attend these meetings. To-night's
service will be led by Captain Catherine
Agnes Blute of Boston.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-20
Ladies' Separate Coats

In this Clean-Up Sale are lot of
odd Coats in variety of the seasons
best styles. Are Coats where we
have only one of kind left or where
we cannot duplicate the cloths. These
we are putting prices on to clean
them up at once. We want the cash
before Feb. /.
AT csc are a few odd Coats car
ried from last year Are good warm
Coat that sold from $500 to $1,000.
At 1898 are few good warm
Coats in medium sizes. The styles
are very good, cloths are the best; are
lined throughout; are worth from
$500 to $500 To close at S3.9S.
AT S4.9S are a few odd Coats of
our seasons best styles that sold at
at $1,000.
At S5.9S are a few odd Coats in
the seasons best styles that sold at
$3.50 and $500.
We have about Is Coats in the sea
sons best styles and values that sold
at from $500 to $500 These we
are putting on one rack to close at
1898. See these Coat values.