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The Washington herald., 1916-01-24
EFFECT Of TRIP
VITAL TO wilson
Fate of Policies Depends Upon
Enthusiasm Reused in
Middle West
CONFUSION in CONGRESS
~
Danger of National Defense Program
Being Sidesracked-Question of
Revenues Held in Abeyance.

On the trip which President Wilson is
about to take through the Middle West
will depend the fate OF the national de-
fense program in Congress. This trip,
too, is likely to have vital bearing
upon the political fortunes of Mr.. VIII
son.
Unless the President can stir the Mid
die West from its apathy toward the
question of preparedness. his program
for increased expenditures for the army
and the navy Is certain to be sidetracked
in Congress.
Also, II the President fails to arouse
sufficient enthusiasm to force victory
on this issue, his leadership In the Demo-
cratic party will have suffered a blow
from which it would be difficult for him
to recover.
In fact, If the President goes down to
defeat before William ]. Bryan and other
Democratic leaders in the fight that is
Just beginning, some doubt whether he
would consent to become a candidate for
denomination,
The present situation in Washington a.
regards the national defense program is
discoura ging for those who had hoped
to see prompt action on this importan>
matter. Not in years has there been a
big question before Congress about which
there seems so much confusion, both of
thought and action.
1t is just becoming apparent that the
President and Secretary Daniels are
themselves chiefly responsible for the
confused thought in Congress on this
subject. The indifference of both the
President and his Secretary Of the Navy
to the question of national defense year
ago and their statements indicating that
the army and navy were Sufficient are
now coming home to plague them and the
preparedness advocates.
This change of mind on the part of the
President and Mr.. Daniels presents the
most serious obstacle now before Con-
gress to a consummation of the program.
The opponents of preparedness are clever
emo Igh to use the former utterances of
the President and Secretary Daniels in a
way that brings confusion and perplexity
to those who are honestly trying to make
up their minds on the issue.
Those who are opposing the President s
program in Congress are trying to bring
about a general investigation by Con-
gress into the defense leagues for the pur-
pose of delaying action and bringing
| about a postponement of the entire matter
4 until the next session of Congress.
The entire question Of revenues is being
held in abeyance until some light Is shed
upon the national defense plan. The lead
ers of the House do not propose to go
ahead with plans for raising additional
revenues until they know how much is
going to be needed for preparedness.
The present outlook. therefore, is for a
long delay in obtaining any action from
Congress either on national defense or on
the revenues In fact, some of the Demo
cratic leaders already are predicting that
the session of Congress will extend into
the fall. with a recess at the time of the
two national conventions.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-24
He Waits Too Long, She Weds Another
Young Man Learns in License Records

shock the other day when a young man
wearing a solemn air stalked in.
The colonel, expecting another Gus
TONER opened his book and prepared for
business.
rs this the place where records Of mar
riage licenses are kept?" asked the young
man.
Col Kroll replied in the affirmative.
The visitor asked IL license had been
issued 10 a couple that morning, giving
their names. Remembering that a license
had been granted to the persons named.
the colonel turned the pages Of his book
and pointed to the written record. The
young man took one long look, heaved
a sigh, and left the Office As he passed
out folded slip of paper fell on the
floor. Here is what 1t contained:
Did you ever get an invitation in an old familiar
Open it and find 4 summous you cannot understsnd!
She's going to Be married, to a chap you do not
know,
She's the girl you wouldn't marry. but you hat.
to see her 20.
She's the best that happened. she's thorough
bred by birth
Shes worth a million dollars she's the Queen q
all the earth.
And you didn't think she'd do IT, for she seemed
to like you so,
She's the girl you wouldn't marry. but you hat.
to see her 90.
Most Of you have met it in the sane familiar WAY
And your feeling kind Of homesick now your
hair is turning gray;
For the days get awful lonesome and the shadoxs
deeper grow,
When the girl you wouldn't marry makes up her
mind TO go"
The Washington herald., 1916-01-24
ARGENTINE OFFERS
TRADE OPPORTUNITY
Lecturer Newman Says South Amer
lean Country Imports More Than
China or Japan.

E. NJ. Newman, traveller and lecturer,
declared in his talk on Argentina" at
the Belasco Theater last evening that
the most wonderful opportunities-the
most profitable in the world-for the ex-
tension of the trade OF this country arc
right at our door in Argentina.
The speaker explained this is so be-
cause of the great wealth of the country,
which has seemed to come s''overnight" Z"
and because of the two important facts
that the republic is entirely without
skilled labor and Is the largest importer
of raw material In the world. He urged
the business men to give up further ef-
forts to capture the trade Of China and
Japan and turn their attention to this
important South American republic
which. with only 100000 people, imports
100000 worth of goods yearly, much
more than China with 10000 900 people, or
Japan with $4,000. 000 He stated that no
country in the world imports as much
per capita as Argentina.
Buenos Aires. Mr.. Newman said, IL the
most magnificent city in the southern
continent. 1t is city OF over 2,ooo. 900
inhabitants, and the panoramic view from
the roof OF the Plaza Hotel showed Il to
be city of skyscrapers, busy streets,
long vistas of fine buildings. and stretch
ing for miles in every direction.
The lecture will be repeated this
afternoon
The Washington herald., 1916-01-24

Thus restful days are assured, peaceful
nights are experienced. morning sickness,
headache, apprehension and other dis
tresses are among the various things which
v'omen everywhere relate they entirely es-
elped by using "Afother'S Friend. And BY
is effect upon the muscles the form Is re-
timed and they return TO their natural,
smooth contour after baby Is bcra.
This is an interesting and valuable thing
to remember. The skin IS but a net work
Of very small blood vessels and connective
tissue and W keeping it well fabricated, hrTa
EaI n Strc:.S. vigorous condition it will not
get soft. And when the time has passed
Il will return to its natural shape without
the seams and scars that are so liable to b:
the case IL Mothers Frient'' is not used.
Get bottle Of this invaluable aid to cx7cC-
tsnt mothe-s. hry druggist viii supply you.
It Is harmless hut wonderfully effective.
Write to Rrndfelil Regulator Co.. "a L.
mar Bldg, Atlanta, Ga. for a specially writ
ten guide book for women interested in the
EUbjert Of maternity. 1t will prove an iHsp.-
ration. Il Contains information that every
woman shoull know al about. Write today,
The Washington herald., 1916-01-24

For employees who have reached the age
OF ez, after twenty-five TO thirty years
of service, Is per cent: 6 years Of age.
after twenty to twenty-five years serv-
Ice, 40 per cent II provides that no en-
ploye shall be kept on the active list
after reaching the age OF 20 years. and
provides for total disa bility pensions
The economic wisdou Of the propose
may be deduced from a statment OF
George W Perkins, of the Harvester
Company, presented before the House
Committee. Mr.. Perkins said Of that com
pany's pension plan:
The Harvester Company does not do
this out OF pure philanthropy II went into
IL in a purely business spirit. believing
that the plan would so knit its vast Or
gsnizstion together, would 50 stimulate
individual initiative. would so strengthen
and develop the esprit de CORPS OF the
organization, as to make Il possible To-
the company 70 increase its business and
earnings. and with the spirit of being
willing to share this increased success
with its employees"
The Cleveland Efficiency Commission
under President Taft reported that g.,
the Treasury Department alone. BY meet
ing the question Of superannuation and
at the same time eliminating useless bu-
reaus and jobs, a saving OF S5.OI O0O mIght
be effected annually. This was too much
for Congress. and the commission was
abolished forthwith
In addition to Representative Fitzger-
aid, the ranking Republican member Of
the Appropriations Committee. Repre.en-
tative Gillette lie the author Of a civil
service pension bill. Minority Leader
James r. Mann favors a straight pension
and Speaker Champ Clark declares. The
Federal government might take q lesson
from the great corporations and from
other countries on the treatment Of its
superannuated employees"
The Washington herald., 1916-01-24
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

For the District Of Columbia and MarylAnd-Fair
Monday and Tuesday; slowly rising temper,ture ;
gentle to moderate southerly winds
For Virsinis-Fsir Monday slightly warmer in
north portion. Tuesday fair warmer; gentle TO mod
crate east to southeast winds.
Temperatures well above the seasonal aver.re
throughout practically the entire country although
they are considerably lower than on Saturday in
the Atlantic States
Generally fair weather may be expected Monday
and Tuesday in the Lake region, the Ohio Valley
the Atlantic and East Gulf States but with in
crraang cloudines by Tuesday in the Upper Lake
region and the Ohio Valley.
II will be warmer Monday east Of the Mi.
sissippi River. and Tuesday in the Atlantic
States.
Local Temperature Midnight, 81: a. m a;
4 a. m. ~: a. m, n: a. NJ. -; 10 a. m a;
IL noon, q; p. m, IS; p. m. IS; q M Is;
p. m. 81; 10 D. m. "a Highest g; Lowest, a.
Relative Huniidity-s a m. q: . p. M. -; Q
p m. g. Rainfall Is p. m. p. M DOL Hours
Of sunshine. 100 Per cent Of possible sunshine 10
Temperate same date last ycar-Highes 81;
lowest 81.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-24
LOCAL MENTION.

Fat Norway msckercl, 80 srd loci ?
lbs. buckwhest. Csc: h-lb car Ksro
syrup. 10c: IL lbs white meal sEc.
choice white potatoes. 3Oc; 4 Tfmpire
peas, Csc: Confidence corn, CSC. 8
Sweet Wrinkle peas Csc; sauerkraut
&C.; stringless beans, 74c; large cans
pears. loc; large cans beans, e5c: y
c. peaches. extras, 15c: 4 Ibs macaroni
or spaghetti, Csc: lbs fancy head rice
Csc; 4 lbs eVAp. peaches s5c: 1OC va
Sc: navy beans. nc: inns beans 80 Sc:
- large boxes Quaker matches. iTc.
Star OF the East flour, bbl., $3.50: ~
lhs-, $3.50; - lbs.. 9Oc: ~ lbs. 45c: &
4l2 Fourth st. S. f. and all the J. T. n.
Pyles stores.
Charlie Chaplin today In "JOhnnie.-
va. Theater. Soon, Charlie in Carmen"
SHAVER. the Florist, 200 I4th.
The finest OF flowers in season.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-24
DEATH RECORD.
WHITE.

Maggie E. shertzer 33 years. Georgtn Univ. Hosp
John Beren, ~. Georgetown Univ. Hospital
James E. White. 70. Hotel Strstford, 18th and
Monroe st. nv.
George W. Lewis, a. L. 6. Soldiers Home Hosp.
Edward n. MoIley. 10. s5s + st. NV.
Robert p. Main, g COS Va. ave. sw.
William W. Hollis s.. 81 18th ct. sw.
Isabella Z. Johnston 3d. Govt. Hosp. Insane.
David Ricrdan, a. $ NJ st. NV.
Honora McGrath, 90. u s. Soldiers Home.
Nickel MAzer 1 months lZJ1 Tth st. NV.
COLORED.
Martha z. Green. % year, 12I 10Th st. nv.
Margaret Ayres 5, Children's Hospital
Charles NJ. Edwards. 2, l6l st. Sc
Martha Crown, 8. Wash. Asylum Hospital.
Charles Kent "A, Tuberculosis Hospital.
Frank Mumford. s. Wash. Asylum Hospital
Ernest W. Boston 20 months eo6 Asker st. me-
The Washington herald., 1916-01-24
Civil Service Pension Plan + las
Added Strength in Both T Houses
Public Hearings Will Be Held Soon Pomerene and PenrOse
Measures Fight Involves Old Contest Between PoIiti-
cal Pie Counter and Administrative Efficiency.

With public hearings before the civil
service committees of Senate and House
contemplated for the near future, a legis-
lative fight for civil service pensions will
be staged at this session of Congress.
For the first time the situation offers
ground for hope that something tangible
will grow out of efforts 10 instil into the
government establishment the same COM
binstion OF good business and humani-
tarisnism that distinguish the workshops
Of the greatest private corpora tons in
the country.
Representative Hsmill OF New Jersey,
author OF a straight pension bull, has
asked for public hearings on his meas
ure. Senator Pomerene Of Ohio, suthor
OF a contributory pension bill and chair
man of the committee on civil service,
has announced that he will hold public
hearings in the near future. Before Sen
ator Pomerene's committee will come
Senator Penrose's bill, providing for
straight pensions.
The fight involves the old contest be
tween the political pie counter and sd-
ministrative efficiency. With 10000 Civil
Service employees involved. directly and
Indirectly, the government could imme-
diately pay out the 10000 involved in
the first years expenditure under the
HamiIl bill for superannusted employees,
and that same year, through the elimi-
nation of useless jobs and inefflciency
due to superannuation, effect a saving
of IS 600 Oo0-a net saving Of 50 coo.0p
Despite these facts. which are not con-
| tested. Congress has refused even to
consider the proposal in debate on the
floor simply because under the loose sd-
| ministration of the Civil Service laws
the jobs which thus would be eliminated
and charged of from the pay rolls rep
resent so much patronage permanently
withdrawn from the purview Of Congress.
The present contest commences, how
ever with far stronger support behind
the Civil Service pension plan than ever
before has been offered. A strong posi-
ton on the part OF President Wilson
might turn the scale and bring about
the enactment Of a law at this session,
but the President has sidestepped the
issue. although expressing himself as
| very deeply interested in the PROPOSE
ton. However. Chairman John J. Fttz-
gerald Of the House Appropris tons Com
mittee, has announced himself strongly in
support of a straight pension plan for
Civil Service employees. and a number OF
other leaders are ready to support the
plan il a bill can be brought out Of the
House committee.
Seeks Retirement at Age of 20.
The Hamin-Penrose bill provides:
For employees who have reached the
age of co. after thirty or more years of
service. % per cent OF the average an
nual pay received for the five years
Immediatly preceding retirement
The Washington herald., 1916-01-24
Hurls Brick Through Window.

A plate-glass window. valued at 500. in
the laundry Of Song Lee, at 1874 New
Hampshire avenue northwest, was smash
ed by a colored man yesterday morning.
The negro called at the laundry early in
the morning for a package of laundry.
He had no ticket and the Chinaman re-
fused him. The negro walked outside.
picked up a brick and threw II through
the window. He escaped.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-24
Woman Falls in Theater.

Mrs. Bessie Estes. "a. 2O4 D street north
west, employed in the Bijou Theater, fell
IN the theater yesterday and was injured.
Her elbow was broken. She was taken
to, Emergency Hospital.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-24
BIRTHS REPORTED.
WHITE

Je Roy and Marion J. Willett, bor.
Joseph A. and Nellie g. Torrillo, boy.
Wilhelm and Johanna Schmidt, girl
Laurence B. and Catherine G. Muzzy, girl.
James B. and Ella b. Langford boy.
Harry E. and Blanche Leannarda, boy.
z. Harvey and May l. King, boy.
John J. and winifred Hurley, boy.
Frank and Ella r. Gordon, boy.
Arthur b. and Evelyn Y. Gibson. girl.
Milton NJ. and Edna A. Flanders, boy.
AlTah II. and Lille B. English, boy.
Thomas A. and Ellen T. Dawson, girl.
Edgar L. and Mary A. Demorelsnd. boy.
william NJ. and Agnes T. Brace. girl,
COLORED.
Thomas and Minnie Chase, girl.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-24

Col. William A Kroll, marriage license
clerk at the City Hail. has been wit
ness to so many queer whims Of those
smitten by Cupid's darts that he Is sell
dom surprised at anything.
But the colonePs armor plate Of an II
should worry" expression received rude
The Washington herald., 1916-01-24

h0Q II ulluIally nF
reefs thought as to the
comfort OF the mother
during that wonderful
period Of expectancy.
Mothers who know rec
ommend Moth e RS
Friend" II Is an ex-
ternal remedy for the
stretching muscles, en-
ables them to expand
without undue strain,
assists the organs to
crowd against nerves,
to pull at hgaments
to thus avoid pain.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-24

All that any advertising can do IL
interest people in you and your goods
Then IL you have any excuse for be-
ing in business at all, you ought Il
be able to sell them something ant
make a favorable impression that viii
bring them back for MORE.-Dar
sayles.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-24
Falls and Breaks Leg

William Walton, 3. of q G street north
west, slipped and fell on a sidewalk sat
trday night. breaking his left leg. He
was taken to Casualty Hospital.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-24
What is Home
Without an Heir!

This IS 4 subject that has place in all
minds in all times And II naturally di-
The Washington herald., 1916-01-24

Miss Salle Travers. of the Bureau Of
Engraving and Printing left Friday for
an extended trip to Havana, Jamaica
and Panama.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-24
Seek. Retirement at Age of 10.

The Hamill-Penrose bill provides:
For employees who have reached th'
age of 90. after thirty or more years OF
service. % per cent OF the average an
nua pay received for the five years
Immediatly preceding retirement.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-24

Harry w. Michaels, of the Department
of Agriculture. is on annual leave extend
ing through January %
The Washington herald., 1916-01-24

Hamilton Burdette, who has been vis-
iting his sister. Mrs. J. w. johnson, OF
Cedar Grove, has returned to Washing
ton.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-24

E. w. Collomore, "of the Navy Depart
ment has returned to his desk after q
short illness.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-24

John Foley. of Philadelphia, formerly
connected with the Forestry Department
and now forester for the Pennsylvania
Railroad, was in Washington during the
convention of the Society of American
Foresters.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-24

Col George Ayton has returned {,
Washington after spending several day
as a guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. Eugen,
Beers, of Baltimore.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-24

Charles A. Harbsugh. who represented
the Treasury Department at the Panama
Pacific Exposition, has returned to Wash
ington.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-24

Miss Elizabeth G. Howser is visiting
friends at Annapolis, Nd.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-24

Miss Paulina Martin is visiting friends
in New York City.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-24

J. o. King. of Cedar Grove. Md. has
been visiting friends in Washington.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-24

Judge and Mrs. Martin X. Knapp, OF
this city. were entertained at dinner
last week by Judge and Mrs. John c.
Rose of Baltimore.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-24

Mrs. Barnett will not be able to receiv
today, but will receive next Monday an
the Mondays in February.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-24

Miss Katherine Willeke. of 1ao7 Fifth
street northwest. is spending the week
with friends in Baltimore.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-24

Mrs. Jacob Seeiner Is visiting her
daughter and son-in-law. Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Samels, in New York.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-24

Prof B. E. Fernow, of the forestry de-
partment of Toronto University. former
ly a chief in the department in Wash
ington, and Prof. II. II. Chapman. Of
the forestry department of Yale Univer-
sity. were in Washington during the con-
vention OF foresters.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-24

Miss Bessie Munnikhuysen. Of Balti-
more, has returned to her home after
visiting Miss Marguerite Barbour, of
this city.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-24

F. NJ. Halstead. chief of the division
Of customs. Treasury Department, spent
last week in New York on business. He
was accompanied by ]. d. Nevtns ana
f. X. DuPuy, law clerks
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-06

it is the of named Hoover boy California
who has worked all
the Belgian Relief Herbert
America He has fed the people
working
A he day when to lin: ell !
held highest
oh believe Tell who
OF the American legation where
from sunrise They will
the This the of
world
Belgium tribute that flag
coun-From Secretary Lanes address before
Using Clubs OF the World Philadelphia
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PROPOSALS FOR SUPPLIES

Sealed proposals for furnishing
supplies, delivered at the State Or
phan>' Home, for six months from
July /, 1910, will be received up TO
June 2S. 1916. MI articles to be first
class of their kind, and to be deliver
ed III such quantity and at such times
as the superintendent may Direct,
quantity varying cash month as re
quired All articles not satisfactory
to be returned at contractors expense
Bids TO ne directed to Secretary #
the State Orphans Home, Carson
City, New, up to 80 O'Clock p. M,
June %. 1910. The Board reserves
the right to reject any and all bids
jl4-2w ]. +. BRAY. Sec'y.
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Subscribe for the Appear. Read your
own paper instead OF the neighbors.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-06

list of II Republican candidates
election and defeated by the Demo-
cratic candidate who paed
asking him the position OF leader
asks that the
guarding aside and that special rule his
deving be substituted
Mr. Pla,ts partner George Sanford
Central committee the only machinery the party has for
Mr.. and this chairman and the chair
Graham Sanford the and managers
Evening Republican daily
making pretense to general state ee"aion
candidate the senatorial nomination
nomination against other Republican, If there
should candidate
or any Republican, the
Evening Republicans of the would like o
to for impartial newspaper
help candidates those OF ether
no. o nominate Republicans other Republicans
If there any chairman the Rpur
ian Central committee is candidate the business partner
leadership OF the and for the highest Office
his the Democrats have oead
Republicans OF "bosm and aehine rule
Why?
The present primary introduced provided the
very rule suggested by compulsory OPTIONAL
with simple method for legally carrying into effect was 'oS1
ed the bill became law this eliminated Mr.
Tor elimination: And when
wa the time for protest?
But proposal Tribune and
holds no brief for any candidate but it has it views And
Teves that it shares the view Republicans
this when condemns to make political c"p
OF appeal that safe
guarded saeguarde
of the proceedings by any legal voter the " possible APP
already disqualified by their participation the
o
be applied the senatorial that
denied other contest the
ixteenc II
The ballot boxes intended the Official ballots and
the
paper
There could be neither official req"re"en official
sponsibiy Republican
by Democrats ballots by Democrats.
in
kind o e,ccto
board and what kind Of e"tansmen legal oterwi would be
The Tribune declines the candidate
mot by
delegates II
the conlmttee chose Mr. Plat and his associates
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-06
FALL PROSPERITY

With
by and
being selected big mobilization Carson has bright
II osperly
period permanent? Only
make Will
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-06
MEANS DEMOCRATIC LANDSLIDE

When Republicans
1896 predicted would be
following presidential election Perhaps
back Taking a S not
able the Republicans
though they claim Is of
gressive added the normal Democratic
gest landi party country know