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The Washington herald., 1916-09-23

We shall probably get little real light in the
immediate future as to the decisions OF the con-
terence in Berlin We may or may not see early
changes IN the battle fronts, but there is no mis-
taking the fact that at a grave hour Germany and
her allies are taking account of stock. They all
know now that the war is lost in the large sense;
actually the conference is to decide how the de-
teat can be restricted. 1t can only be restricted
II the allies, that victory is in sight, sur
render cohesion and mutual trust hitherto not
New York Tribune
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23

The action Of the Senate in ratifying the Dan
!sh West Indies purchase puts the United States
IN good position to insist the Monroe doc
trlne When we say, as do that European
power holding possessions in the Western Hem
lsPhere may not transfer those possessions to an
other European country, we must, in all fairness
be ready to buy the colonies ourselves if thev
are for sale. We have met this requirement, and
even if the sale is blocked on the other side, we
have earned the right to veto the disposal of
these Islands in any other fashion-Chicago
Journal.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23

Post-election palaver proves one thing at least.
1t proves that Maine is as flexible as a horse
whip in its prophecies. He is poor Democrat
indeed who cannot see in the States $4,000 Re
publican majority rainbow promise for Noven-
6er's election. By the same token he is poor
Republican who cannot in the Maine returns
a distinct prophecy of a return to Republican
power. Meanwhile Maine chuckles, satisfied with
her own knack of pleasing everybody regard
less 1t is no mean accomplishment.-Buffal
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23

Officials accompanying the Russian army in
vadng Bulgaria, who were to administer con-
quered territory, have been captured by the
Ieutonic forces and put to work the high
ways. The idea might be adapted to the needs
OF some American communities. Then the Of
hcials would be of actual use
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23

Does Candidate Hughes favor universal COM
speeches for Hughes favors it, and Hughes goes
so tar as to congratulate Roosevelt on his
speeches. But the candidate in the long run will
nnd 1t more satisfactory to speak for himself
Roosevelt, being taken largely as a Joke now,
can say pretty much what he pIeases but Candi-
date Hughes cannot commit himself to any of
RooSevelts vagaries without being held to it
ser1ously.-Lousville Courier Journal.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23
George Washington University
Law School
Begins its Sind year SEPT. -. n,

Members Of the Association OF A-sr-
lean Law Schools, which requires sfrirt
standards for C~trsnCe and course
This ensures a select student body and
maximum credit from other law schooIS
throughout the United States for work
done in the school.
Instruction according to the most
widely approved methods by profss-
Slonal teachers trained in the best
modern law schools and by lawyers In
active practice.
Three-year course for IL. B. degree.
oneyear postgraduate for Ii. N and
NJ. P. L.
Forenoon course s-12. or afternoon
5:5U-6:S0. Optional classes T.Eo-S-4O M
SecretarN- Masonic TarrrIa n LELh
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23

Mexco's commissioners at New London are
quoted expressing desire that the American
people re-elect President Wilson. Villas pre-
cinets have not reported a similar sentiment at
any relatively recent date, although there was
time when Wilson popular where Pancho
held sway.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23

Because Miss Claire Cassell, of New York.
is actress and has given skating exhibitions
for pay, she has been ruled off the amateur
tennis courts as a professional Interpreting the
neutrality laws seems to be having a widespread
influence
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23

The hyphen entails no physical defects, &C
cording to the United States Health Service
basing its conclusions on a survey of school
conditions in Porter County, Indiana. The re-
port says the brightest, healthiest and strongest
children are those OF German, Scandinavian and
Polish parents.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23
ON LAND AND SEA

ON LAND AND SEA.
If a chap falls in the sea
And he calls to you and me
Asking help, why doubtless we
Quickly lend a hand;
But if some Overwhelming woe
Catches him and drags him low
In lifc's steady ebb and flow
On the solid land
Well, l put it up to you,
If he calls US in his rue
What is it we do?
Is it yes" or is it mo-?
Is it come" or is it go"
In the pressure OF his woe
On the land
When he asks US for a hand?
Copyright, glAl
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23

The Mutual Welfare League Bulletin of Sing
Sing announces that it will not publish poetry.
Now let the scoffers at the efficacy of Osbornes
reform schemes hang their heads and acknowl-
edge that they are beaten
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23

An Eskimo has arrived in New York and Of
fered to tell just how and by whom the North
Pole was discovered, provided that he be given
81 600, 900 for the information We are anxiously
waiting to which New York paper will get
the scoop.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23

Secretary Baker is quoted saying that he
has discovered the army is opposed to war. Any
reader Of the news from Europe who confesses
a desire to seek hostilities with any nation
hasn't enough to be a soldier
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23

A Greek garrison kidnapped by the Ger
mans, which reminds that it is only in the
United States that the Greeks shine.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23

The handkerchief brigade" is what the West
is calling the Wilson entourage And the West
Is not referring to red bandanas either.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23

Nothing permanent achieved by
force, according to the President. Respectfully
referred to the four brotherhoods.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23

Prices are soaring but salaries remain at a
standstill When the price of luxuries advances
there is not much to be said in defense or against
the advance, for luxuries can be dispensed with
but when the staff of life falls into the hands
of the bread trust then an evil day may be said
to be at hand, For the sake of public health
and welfare the present standard should remain
unchanged.-Memphis Commercial Appeal
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23

1t has been arranged for the Republican can
didate to make second tour through the North
west and West in October. That is wise move
paign will be in October this year as it was
eight years ago. The personality OF Charles E.
Hughes grows on the people; the cordality of
the people he has addressed in his recent tour
would change to enthusiasm on his second ap-
pearance.-Syracuse Journal.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23

Get an oil painting free with your meat or
der" advertises Duluth caterer. Perhaps a
picture of sirloin cut goes with each silver Of
round steak.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23

Greece has sent an ultimatum to the Kaiser.
Ultimatum means last word 1t is time for
Greece to stop talking
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23
Y. NJ. c. A. szss C St. n. W.

EVERY ONE visiting Washington
wishes TO take away something NJ n
remembrance of the visit to the Ma
lions Capital, or as = gift for friends
AT home.
1t IL the aim of the National Remem-
brance shop TO supply such things in
souvenirs that shall have some HrtiStic
merit.
NATIONAL REMEMBRANCE SHOP,
(Mr. Fosters shspl
I<th Street opp. wiIisr< Hs&<&
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23

"Im coming back" is the defiant message sent
to Carranza by the retreating Villa. Judging by
Pancho's past performances in the art of com
ing back" we are inclined to believe the bandit
will make good his threat
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23

new problem play has for its title, What
is your husband doing" That is hard one for
any wife to answer, unless he is doing sixty
days.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23

Steel Hits Ioo-Headline. Whoever Steel is,
he can probably get job in Clark Griffith's
infield.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23

Mr.. Daniels is to trail Charles E. Hughes in
Illinois and Michigan. Wonderful luck Hughes
is having
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23
The Open-Air School

Tr-m from October 20 Jure Indivdual insrr-,s
tlon given n children hstw0en and ? veart F1r
iforsmtol address MsTFtrrt r. Paine $50 lsth y
NV Col 30
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23
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., 1916-09-23

Standard courses, leading to degrees
OF Master and Bachelor OF Laws
The Undergraduate course may be
completed and the degree of Bachelor
Of Laws secured at end Of second year.
For catalogue. application blanks
etc. address the Dean. at the Admins
tration office, Southern Building
Phone Main 56l7. or after September
% at National Law School Building.
SlE-ElS 18TH ST NV
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23
ASSOCIATION INSTITUTE

largest Private School in Washington. comprising
DAY snd Evening":
PREPARAToRY-CoIlese preparatory. Accredited
basis Free D-pags bulletIn. WashnFtop PrepGTa-
toIy School
ARMY AND NAVY PREPARATORY-Fres buI-
ktin.
ACCOUNTANCY-l to 2I4--ear course EvsrinE
sections for men mixed sections at 5 o'clCck. Pre-
pares Tor c. P. A. and bIFlness Free = page bul-
kttn. Washington School Of Acoo1DtGncy.
SPEClAL-CoumerclEI GIeEs Shorthand Grade
school. Spanish. Drafting Memory TralnInE Etc.
7. W. WALTON. N A. Director.
V. c. A., .zSs G st. \. w.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23

Seven warrant officers and chiefs re-
Gently competed in the annual examina-
tion for appointments as ensign IN the
navy. These officers were examined by
local boards at points where they were
serving. The papers are being graded
here by the naval examining board.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF LAW

Evening Sessions Exclusively
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23

CONTINUED ON PAGE SEVEN.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-23

4Sth Year. Opens Oct. 2, 80 p. VI
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-13
Vermont Poets

For Vermont the year 1916 win
have one distinctive feature, the pub
LEGATION of a book of poems by three
Vermonters. First came THE Harp
of the North" by Arthur Wentworth
Hewitt and almost simultaneously at
the opening of the Christmas season
The Land We Love" by Wendell P.
Stafford and STRAY Thoughts In
Verse" by Rev. w. e. Baker.
Each poets work is distinctive and
each one adds to the strength of liter
allure and beauty of thought. Rev.
Hewitt has touched more closely the
level of common life, the joys, griefs,
thoughts and aspirations of the man
and woman who toll and strive to live.
Judge Stafford's book is a collection
of poems written during q term of
years, many of the poems having
been published in the reports of events
For which they were written. Some,
like 1.-THE Old Pine" and "Thaddeus
Fairbanks" are local in character. In
many others zeal and lofty patriotism
thrill and inspire the reader while
the lyrics in the volume breathe a
pure and tender love that charms and
enriches the emotions of all mankind
Rev. Baker is not native of Yer
mont, but is one of the able Congre-
gational preachers of the state To-
Gated at Morrisville. His poems dc
not possess the nationalism or state
pride found in Judge Stafford's poems
Out they do picture a mothers love
fathers loyalty, pure love, the poet
v of nature, the grandeur of the uni
verse, the charms of companionshir
md graceful eXhortations for the bet
er things of life. They are printed
n attractive booklet form and cannot
all to bring the reader a keener
pleasure and q purer devotion.
Every Vermonter who loves his
state, its men and women, the charms
If nature and pure and lofty thoughts
should add to his library the three
volumes of Vermont poetry published
Turing the year 1916.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-13
Universal Training Demanded.

1t may be remembered that when
the army bill was being considered
by Congress The Caledonian express
cd doubt that the attempt to federal
ize the National Guard would be sue
cesstul. also that it would be difficult
to secure enough volunteers to MAIN
tain the army at it's peace strength.
That both features have, proven q
failure is generally admitted, and it
is now admitted by Major General
Hugh L. Scott, chief of staff of the
army, who says i'm his annual report
that the volunteer system again has
proved itself failure and should be
relegatcd to the past
or the National Guard he says the
training period Of as days in three
years as provided by the national de-
Tense law Is wholly inadequate. lie
declares. 1T precludes this force from
being made fit for war service until il
has received at least six months adj
ditional training i'm time of war.
Speaking Of the recent mobilization
of the National Guard he shows that
in IL states with $1,000 enrolled
guardsmen at the time of the call
more than ten per cent failed to re-
spond and >? per cent OF the re-
mainder could not pass the required
physical tests. making the force 4S
raw recruits when II went to the
border. II brought up to war strength
the force would have been : s-pcr-rcirl
green men. The serious condition of the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-13
"FI-FI" A SUCCESS
Musical Fantasy Presented By Large
Cast of Local Talent Plays To
Crowded House

Fiji Of the Toy shop. a musical
fantasy, presented in the Colonial
Theatre last evening before a crowded
house was the finest production or It's
kind ever given in st. Johnsbnry The
attractive costumes. splendid music.
pretty dances ana flnc acting combined
In making scene long TO be re-
memb ered by those who witnessed ii.
Bonnie the daughter of Tackhammer
the toy-maker, wandering in the
woods near her fathers shop at the
close or the day, is overtaken by the
Sandman, who casts her into a magic
sleep. She dreams wonderful dream,
wherein the bsque and wooden crea-
tions of the Toy Shop come to life.
and many strange adventures befall
herself and the toys before the morn
ing light scatters the charm and awak-
ems Bonnie from her dream.
The parts were so well taken by all
that to select the best would be diff
cult, but special mention should be
made of the little girls who so grace
fully danced and sang The Honey
Bees Honey Moon" and also of the
lance of the Live Letter Blocks. The
other groups: bridesmaids, paper dolls,
china dolls, Christmas fairies, jumping
Jacks and Noah's ark animals were al
so excellent.
The musical numbers were finely
rendered and the pretty dances were
so gracefully done that one would
think they had been transported tc
fairyland. There were solos by Frank
Brooks, Miss Brownell, Mrs. James
4 NF,- Col
by Miss Brownell and Mr.. Calder
wood, Miss Browncll and Mr.. Calder
The humorous selections intermin-
Cling with the rest made pleasing
contrast. Altogether the affair was a
grand success and much praise should
be given to the director, A. L. MUIR
dock, to the teachers and all others
who helped to make it so.
The cast of principals follows:
Bonnie. who keeps the shop
Mrs. e. b. Doyle
The Sandman Frank H. Brooks
Tackhammer, Bonnic's father
Leon IL. Baxter
Fiji, Partisan doll
Ella NJ. BrowneH
Loosely q rag doll
Mrs. Raymond Pearl
Ink Spot, a black doll Vera Barrett
Prince Lollypop, gentleman doll
Frank o. French
Lieut. Tin Heart, a soldier doll
Frank l.. Cain
Capt Barnacle, n sailor doll
Geo. X. Bollinger
Laughing Doll Mary Grint
The Witch Charlotte Bundy
Aurclia, the Fairy Mrs. Oscar Beck
Man-in the Moon &. Roy CaldcrWood
Bo Peep, Singing Doll
Mrs. James Corgrove
Clowns
Paul Farnham and Howard Fisk
Talking Doll Ruby Clark
japanese Doll Helen May
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-13
LOCAL GATHERINGS

"A series OF advertising posters In
color. including incidents ana char
acters in American history viii he on
Dccexhibition at the AthcnaounsN un
I'll December 10th.
George G. Cary purchased hvc
head of Holsteins at the Brattleboro
sale, paying 1926 for the five.
Notice has boon made or the VII
lage caucus to be held at the town
hall. Monday. Dec rs nt 1880 pm. 10
place in nomination candidates for
election az the annual village meeting,
Jan. 3. 1917
"A well -lSnOwn Boston book dealer
has just sent out a catalogue or nearly
5000 autographs and in tho list ~ a
letter OF GOV. Erastus Fairbanks
priced at Is cents.
The y. b. club held a very pleas
ant meeting with Mrs. S. J. Matson
on Concord avenue, last "Wednesday
afternoon. Next Wednesday the Cub
will meet with Mrs. Henry Ptnrick.
Saturday evening. Dec. 16. Olive
Branch Rebekah Lodge viii hold q
special meeting at the assembly roof >
at odd Fellows hall. in honor OF MS.
Emma l.. Rand Of Saxton's river, vice
president OF the Rebekah Assembly.
A musical program has been arrang-
ed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-13
NORTH CHURCH BRoTHERnooD
Holds Election or Officers Following
Annual Dinner.

The North Church Brotherhood
held a most profitable meeting We'd
nesday evening, and q chicken pic
supper was served to about rs OF tho
members by the ladies OF the
Round Table. Following the sup
per H. S. Waterman called the
meeting to order and bust
ness session was held. The re-
ports of the secretary and treasurer
were read and these officers elected:
President, b. A. Palmer; vice presi-
dent L. w. Sargent; secretary and
treasurer, w. V. circuit. The church
treasurer. George NJ. Gray, reported
for the finances for the year ana
stirring speeches were made by A. y.
Noyes, Frank II. Brooks. Arthur T.
Stone and Rev. i. b. Richards. At
the close of the meeting the plans
were completed for the every mem
Der canvass to be taken next Sunday
afternoon.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-13

President Wilson's endorsement OF
the Vocational Educat ton bill and re-
quest that the house pass it at this
session is welcomed by its friends as
an indication is will pass at this ses-
sion of Congress. Its passage would
be very gratifying to Sen. c. S. Page
who fathered the bill through its
critical stages until it was strong
enough so the democrats were proud
to own it. The President said of the
bill that it lis of vital Importance to
the whole country because it concerns
matter. too long neglected, upon
which the thorough industrial prepa-
ration of the country for the critical
years of economic development inn
mediately ahead of us in very large
measure depends"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-13
ooMpLrsrESrARr EANouEf
s. s. Class of North Church Honoi
~ Teacher, Mrs. George Cross

A complimentary banquet was ten
dered Mrs. George Cross at the ST.
Johnsbury House Tuesday evening,
Dec. 5, by her Sunday school class OF
the North church on the occasion of
her birthday.
Twenty-six members Of the class
were present. and Rev. and Mrs. f. B.
Richards and Mr.. Cross were invited
guests of the class.
Following the banquet. Mrs Ida
Brooks. toast mistress, introduced Mrs.
Fred Potts, who laughingly styled her
self mother" Of the class and gave
brief class history. In Mrs Potts
paper it was shown that the class was;
founded in 1896 or 80 by Dr. Heath.
then pastor of the North church ana
has had for teachers. e. NJ. Chapman.
Mrs. M. c. Harvey, Miss Martha He'll
and it's present teacher, Mrs. Cross,
who has taught the class for years.
Mrs. Potts spoke of the work the
class has been doing in home mission
airy work in st. Johnsbury, and Of the
flower fund which has supplied the
sick in the community with flowers
irrespective of denomination.
In closing she wished the class rs
years more of service and to Mrs.
Cross:
I'VE are most glad. since you were
sent to earth
1t was while we were here-not hast
ened down,
To share amid the shadows Of the
past
Nor kept, to. grace some joyful future
ray,
But come to share our present as it is
And leave tomorrow better for your
stay"
The next speaker was Mrs. Robert
French, who offered congratulations
on behalf of the class and illustrated
each point with an anecdote, which
kept the listeners convulsed with
laughter. Mrs. French quoted:
age comes to all men
But fate is kind to women fair
For when she gets to %
She stops right then and there"
After congratulating Mrs. Cross up
on reaching her 2Sth birthday. Mrs.
French closed with the following anec-
dote: Old Jerry had saved his mas
ter's life, and the latter wished to
reward the faithful slave suitably
Make three wishes, Jerry, and you
shall have what you have wished for, ,
declared the master Jerry thought a
moment. Den, Massa, I'd like jes
as much of dat good ole peach bran
dy, sab, as me and ole Dinah can drink
for de res of our days" That's easy
Jerry, now whats the next wish % IAN
jes as much oh dat good ole home
made tobaccy as me and Dinah can
smoke for the res of our days" Still
Jerry had not asked for his liberty
''And now Jerry, what is the third %
For while he was lost in deep
thought. At length he spoke: "Ei
it's all de same to yau Massa, I'd like
little mo- oh dat peach brandy, sah.'
Nov in behalf of the class, sin
cercly wish you all the good things
possible and u little bit mo-
Mrs. Cross responded, expressing
her gratitude in a few well chosen
words and further remarks were made
by DIR. Richards, Mr.. Cross and Mrs
L. ID. Cramer.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-13


country. if actually involved in hos
tilities. is evident.
Here is the remedy proposed by
Major General Scott: I'm my judg-
ment the country will never be pre-
pared for defense until We do as
other great nations do that have large
interests to guard. like Germany.
Japan and France, whore everybody
is ready and does perform military
service in time Of peace as he would
pay every other tax, and is willing to
make sacrifices for the protection he
gets and the country gets in return.
There is no reason why one woman's
son should go out and defend or be
trained to defend another woman and
her son who refuses to take training
OF, give service. The only democratic
method is for every man in his youth
to become trained in order that he
may render efficient service if called
upon in'war.'
We believe there is no other way
to properly defend this country and
hope, now that no political campaign
is pending, Congress will have the
courage to go ahead and provide the
country with actual and efficient de-
fence.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-13
REORGANIZATION of Commissions.

Some newspapers are saying the
people should not expect any reduc-
lion in the number of commissions
and Office holders in the state govern
ment because the present office hold
ers and their friends will see to it that
their Office is continued. There is no
doubt that all of the present Office
holders will oppose the abolition of
my office they hold; but there is rea-
son to expect that a quite thorough
partment which will materially re-
duce the number of men on the state
pay roll will be suggested and rec
commended by the incoming governor,
Horace f. Graham.
The present horde of Office holders
has been brought about by the as
sumption of new duties of the state
government and the creation of new
officers to perform those duties. The
result is that the state has a much
more cumbersome government than it
really needs and an unreasOnably ex-
pensivc one. A complete reorganiza-
ton at the coming session of the
legislature cannot be expected be-
cause it would arouse so much OPP
position that it would defeat the
whole program. Gov. Graham and
the legislature of 1917, however, have
an opportunity to do the state real
service i'm curtailing the number of
judges for our courts. the number of
commissions and Office holders, and
we have confidence they will serious
~ undertake it. They will need the
support OF every man who believes in
running the state government on busi-
principles and if they have this sup
port they cannot neglect to perform
their duty.