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The Washington herald., 1916-12-31
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The Washington herald., 1916-12-31
FEARS PRUssIAN ARROGANCE,
III. VI. Scale Believes TeutOn Att
tude May Block Peace,

Editor The Washington Herald: In Of
ferlnE terms Of peace il might be well
for the Prussians not to be too arroga nj
and believe themselves invincible. as thev
seem to do. because they CONQUERED
France in 1870. and have overrun and
laid waste several small nations in the
present war. They have as yet made
comparatively little progress in the
territories of their larger foes France
ard Russia, while not a foot of land of
Great Britain Oheir chief enemy. has
been invaded. Instead. Great Britain
has d"spoiled Germany of all its colonial
posse ssions.
Tn" Prussians might well remember,
too. that history has a way of repeating
itself Within a trifle over a century
and half Berlin has been captured
twice by foreign foe-the last time in
1919 by Napoleon !. and the former time
In 1862, when near the end Of the seven
year war. after battle in which Ger
Todleben. the Russian comma nder de-
featcd Frederick the Great King of
Prussia, he took the town and plundcred
TOdloben found a quantity of gold and
silver metal in the Berlin mint whicn
he coined into Russian money. and with
1t paid his troops. And had 1t not been
for the death at this iuncture of
Elisabeth, the Empress of Russia. Fred
erick's implacable foe, and the success
sion of her grandson. Paul. an admirer
and friend Of Frederick, the kingdom OF
Prussia would then and there have been
made part of the Russian Empire. or at
least divided between that power ana
Austria, which was also at war with
Frederick. IT. NJ. Scale.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31
SONG OF THE CHEMUNG,
Sinking of ship Inspires Muse in
Henry Farrar, Congress HeiEhts

Editor The Washington HeraId-Being
one Of your subscribers, l take the liberty
Of presenting in verse my thoughts on
the sinking Of the Chemung:
WHAT NEXT
Another C-boat outrage; this time tits the
L S
The Chemung sunk by gunfire; 'tis hard
I must confess
Yet peace at any price it seems. the sIo-
gan is today.
Our nag will be byword: for protec-
ton we must paw.
Now. let US beg the pardon OF the IordIv
Emperor Bill
Ano say well keep our ships at home
1t is nice sweet pill.
The shades of all our forefathers who
died TO save the flag.
Must certainly look askance at the way
their sons do lag
What do We want? Another Maine blown
up to set us right?
We've lots of Deweys yet boys, wait
ing for the word to fight
And honor Heavens, Do We think Of
what is going on?
Or has apathy numbed US all? It's up
to pro and con.
But one thing l must tell you. the Che
mung is now the gage.
The gauntlet's down tC the L. S, 10
kniEhthood squire and page
SO. thinkers, after reading this, sit down
and smoke your pipes.
And think what things are happening
unto the Stars and Stripes.
HENRY FARRAR.
Congress Heights D. c
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31
RAPs D. C. PROHIBITION.
II. r.. Webb Says He Likes His Hule-
tide EEgnog and Light Wine.


Editor The Washington Herald-In this
season OF Christmas festivity and New
Year greeting, many of us like to drink
our friends health in A glass OF mild
eggnogg or light wine.
We do not become intoxicated. nor are
we any the worse for this means OF re-
freshment On the contrary, we feel BET
ter for It and look upon the world and
our fellow men with more approving eyes
The thought then naturally arises In
our minds: What possible harm can
there be in this act that there should be
such determined effort made to pre-
vent It?
What would Christmas and New Year
be to most of us with only water and
grape Juice?
The dreariness OF the situation appalls;
and not having a retainer from the grape
Juice people, we are unable to con-
template 1t with equanimity.
But more appalling than this 10 the
prospect of a law providing that a mans
house can be searched at any and all
times at the instance or suggestion Of
Perfectly irresponsible person.
Nothing more tyrannical or oppressive
or subversive of every principle of human
liberty and individual privacy than this
can possibly be imagined.
Such a law would send real estate val
utS III lut lplSlIlCA lullbAllAb, anu lilts
would not rise a gain. Who would care
to live in this city when at any time his
house could be entered and searched at
the suggestion OF someone having a
grudge against him?
Now. for the sake OF justice and fair
play, let those who know and who are
seeking to have prohibition in the Dis
trict come forward and state why they
are doing this.
Why is 1t that 90 many members OF
Congress seek to enact for this orderly
community a most drastic law
Is it because misery loves company:
and, having probition at home. they wish
to inflict II upon the rest of mankind and
make them as unhappy as their own
constituents?
Is it because they consider the absence
Of alcoholic stimulants OF all kinds and
IN all quantities the panacea OF all evils
and so, by forbiddlng their use to the
people OF the District. make them
healthy, happy and prosperous?
Or IS II, as has been rumored. in order
to create a clear field and market for the
sale of soft drinks?
Let some member of the Anti-Saloon
League or some other advocate OF pro-
hihition come forward and say exactly
why he wants prohibition here and why
ne is so unwilling 10 let the people Of the
District settle this question for them
selves. H. r. WEBB
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31

We used to hear a good deal about
"shirtsleeves diplomacy" but certainly 1t
was prefera Bile to the modern Wllsuuan
brand The diplomacy of Mckinley, Roose-
welt and Taft was straightforward and
plain. When they had something to say
to foreign powers they left no doubt as
to their meaning in the first place and
did not find 1t necessary to issue a series
of explana tons and then explanations of
explanations to make confusion worse
than confounded. The members of the
firm Of Wilson and Lansing. dealers IN
diplomacy should get together. They
have shown a lamentabIe lack of team
worK-Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31
NAVAL ORDERS.
ORDERS To nFFICERS

ORDERS TO OFFICERS.
Lieut.. Commander 6. W. Steele it, to Penn
sylvania navigator.
Lieut.. Commander W. G. Roper to Kansas as
executive officer
MARINE CORPS ORDERS
Lieut.. Col. ". y. McKelVy. to duty Second Pro
Tincial Brigade, Santo Domingo via Hancock
Mai. H. c. Davis. to duty Second Provincial Brig
ade, Santo Domingo via Hancock
Mai. VIM. Hopkins, to duty First Provincial
Brigade. Hayti. via Hancock
Capt H. O. Smith. to command FiftySourth
'OnTHny, duty First Provincial Brigade. Hayti via
Hancock
Capt Fl. s. Green. to command Thirt,.third
Company. duty First Provincial Brigade Hayt.
Via Hancock
Capt E. P. Fortson. TO Marine Barracks, Navy
Yard D. c.
First Lieut.. W. B. Sullivan. to duty office Judge
Advocate General. Navy Department
MOVEMENTS OF VESSELS
New Orleans sailed for Angela Bay December "a .
Panther arrived at New Yosk Yard December q;
Potomac arrived at Guantanamo. December o.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31
DISCUSSES GEORGIA DRINKING.
Temperance Worker Encouraged by
AtIanta's Liquor Consumption.

Editor of The Washington Herald-1 see
that Mr.. T. NJ. Gilmore. of the Model
License League, Is distressed because the
prohibition city OF Atlanta, Georgia, i'm
ported 5000 packages of liquor during
one month. As Georgia limits each ship
ment to two quarts. these packages ag-
gregated 5000 quarts, or considerably
less than one quart per capita per month.
The average consumption for the country
as a whole Is slightly less than eight
quarts per capita per month. So it seems
that Atlanta has cut its liquor consump-
ton seven-eighths.
II the saloons Of Atlanta were still
open this amount of liquor would fur
nish them with enough to supply the or
binary demand for about one hour a day.
Mr. Gilmore should not distress him
self over Atlanta. When Congress passes
a law forbidding liquor solicitation
through the mails, most of these pack
ages will stay at home.
pEETS PICKETT.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31

Talk of peace is in the air. The end of
the war in Europe may be nearer than
we know, as the President suggests But
talk of peace must not be permitted to
lull the American people into indifference
concerning their own problem of national
defense. The end of the present war will
not mean the end of danger for defense
less America. Whether peace or war
holds sway abroad, the duty of the Unit
ed States to keep its defenses adeosIate
remains the same. Peace is desirable
from every standpoint, but no one be-
lieves its coming will usher In the mil
lennium.-Cleyeland Plain-Dealsr.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31

Whether Secretary Lansing made the
break or was simply the goat for the one
who did doesn't much matter. A break
was made-and that is what did matter
The incident accentuates the delicacy of
the situation. Only tact of a high order
can accomplish anything. A wrong word.
an unconsidered sentence, can smash all
the Presidents aims and plans to bits in
the winking of an eye. Even worse can
be done. The United States can be put
completely and finally to one side as a
possible mediator or umpire.-Toledo
Blade.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31
The HeraLd's Open Forum
EspoUsEs LABoRERs CAUSE.
Urges Increase In salary for Capitol
Grounds EmpIoyes.


Editor The Washington Herald: As a
excellent paper. The washington Herald,
and an enthusiastic sympathiler with its
humanity and philanthropy as shown in
the stand II is taking with regard to the
miserable pittance paid by our govern
ment to its very many faithful and in
dustrfous servants In the lower grades OF
It's employe, / should like very much TO
enlist your sympathy. weighty influence,
and undoubted humanitarian spirit in the
cause Of a class Of men who are work
Ing and struggling to exist under the
very shadow Of our Capitol. men who are
at the beck and call Of their superiors
at all times, night and day, Saturday and
Sunday. in good weather. and especially
In bad weather. such as we are having
just now, who have TO turnout at all
hours OF the early morning. long before
1t ts daylight. and in many cases with
out bite OF breakfast to comfort their
starving stomachs.
refer to the men working on the Cap
ltol grounds They receive the munih-
cent salary OF from $50 to H.5 a day.
and they have TO lose wet weather at
that
Now. II our iIIustrious Representatives
have such conscientious scrupIes in
squandering the money Of the taxpayers
as to offer these men and others like
them. scattered throughout the depart-
ments, q baggarly aims in the name OF a
raise Of wages. for # amounts TO no
more than is cents a day sum that
could not pay for one good smoke for
many of themselves. how could they. a
few years ago. when they had not even
the excuse OF the present exalted cost
of living, so very conveniently pocket
their scruples. or at any rate get rid of
them for long enough to vote themselves
a raise Of 50 per cent on their own saIar-
les. and still retain the many perquisitaes
they already had?
LORTERER
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31
Food for Careful Thought.

President Wilson has won many
splendid successes and for these he
must be given full credit At this
moment he really may be on the eve
of the greatest success ever record
ed in American diplomacy. If he
brings about conference which will
result in a lasting peace for the world
great indeed will be the debt which
humanity will owe to him.
There are other considerations in
this country OF ours quite as important
as those having to do with further &C
complishment by the administration.
One is to hold fast to those things
which already have been given to US
during the rule of President Wilson.
For instance, if panic and ruin engulf
the country about the time the states
of Europe make peace, the newly
intensified Amo rican idea that charity
begins at home is likely to make the
public have strangely mixed feelings
toward the Democratic party.
In looking over the field some con-
Trajectory and bewildering things are
noted. AS an example, it has come
to be accepted without question that
the peace note was sent, as much in
the hope of avoiding trouble with
Germany over submarine "frightful-
ness" as in bringing about peace. In
other words, peace would mean an
avoidance of possible war for the
United States. Again it is noted that
while the railroads show phenomenal
net earnings of more than ST ,ooo,-
600, 900 for this year, the great pub
fishing industry is threatened with
terrific loss. One great newspaper
has doubled its advertising rates in
order to overcome a deficit of $780,
600 caused by the cost OF white paper +;
another is preparing to face a loss
OF 5000, 900 year from the same
cause and still another finds its fixed
charges augmented $I,Ioo,ooo by the
exactions of the paper manufacturers.
There are scores OF great COM
panies whose business OF making sup
plies for the .belligerents will be af-
flicted by the advent of peace and he
is a wise munition manufacturer who
is now seeking to change his product
and find a market for the same
chemical companies are turning to
dyes; acid companies are turning to
fertilizer; rife companies are turn
ing to machinery and automobiles.
Thus it will be seen that "all that
glitters is not gold" and that the
prosperity we have been enjoying has
some soft spots already Here in
Washington a new scheme is on the
way for raising more revenue to meet
the at last-admitted deficit. 1t is
a time for Democratic clear thinking.
Blunders such as those for which the
Democratic party has been noted are
likely to have far-reaching effect for
the country is nervous.
Steadyl
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31
TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE NEW
YEARS.

Twas III" night before New Years
and all through the flat,
Not creature was stirring, not even
rat
For Pa had gone out to sit up with
a FRIEND
He slipped out with a letter that he
had to send.
And Ma to a watch meeting had gone
Who was it Mrs Jones had invited to
tea
Big sister Susie had gone to a dance,
While Bobhie was giving the movies
chance.
When out in the hall there rose such
fuss
1t seemed like the Germans were after
the Russ.
I ran To the door and turned the nipbt-
It was dark in the hall. so lighted a
match
And there. while the engine sputtered
and roared.
Sat little old man in II Ford.
He turned With a shout as l stepped
out the door.
And said. Il want you. that's what I
came for"
Who are you | said boldly though
quakt1g with fear.
Oh. you'll find out quick enough" he
replied with a leer
This sight fore my eyes I could hardly
believe.
But he sprang from the fIivver and
caught hold my sleeve.
I'm Santa Claus brother" said the
little old man:
Il ride. after Christmas. all over tho
land.
] come after wives who give Christ
mas cigars
Or give their poor hubbys new UNI
brella jars.
| come after husbands who give to
their wives
Things they can't possibly use in their
lives.
come after humorous people who
laugh
When they give their deaf uncle a
nice phonograph.
Perhaps you remember what you gave
this year;
II you don't then your memory's GER
tainly queer.
You gave your old grandpa loud
pair of socks,
You gave poor bald uncle a comb for
On your dad you palmed of a new jar
of tobacco;
You knew you would use 1t, YOU mis-
cradle Stacker!
On long suffering sister you weren't
quite so bad,
But you gave her a book that she
already had.
Your kid brother you gave a nice
poker set
But you use it yourself. am willing
to bet.
Have I told you enough or shall I say
more.
About gifts that you have exchanged
at the store?'
Come with me-" he continued. I felt
myself reel.
His grip on my shoulder was like that
of steel
Come with me-" he repeated. My eyes
opened wide.
The old man had vanished, but there
at my side
Stood blue-coated figure of six feet
or more.
Ny heart gave a jump; twas a minion
of the law.
Come with me. now be quiet and don't
try to hght;
These park benches amt places to
sleep on all nightT'
W. o. B., 1916.
With apologies to Clement Clark
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31

One of the most grewsome OF current
ideas is that OF the war after the war
the trade combinations which carried out
will! probably split the world into two
hostile parties. The governments of the
world will tend 10 become what the ORR
entail despotsm used to be-organized
wholesale. legalized graft. Purblind ma
tions will grub desperately in the dirt
without art, without literature, without
Civilizing leisure, without democracy
Millions Of men and women will find their
days work made burdensomc by the
discipline of petty efficiency" while their
governments insist on perpetuating the
incalculable waste caused by the substi-
tuition of international competition for in
ternatonal cooperation. Whoever wins
the war after the war; 1t will be a dis
NAL victory for all the common people
Of all the world. But there are signs that
the liberal forces in all countries are real
izing these truths and preparing to op
pose the sinister policies of tyranny and
revenge.-San Francisco Bulletin.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31

This Is a very small allowance Tor two
Persons one year and includes only arti-
cles of necessary food, prepared by the
good wife. without indulgence in any Of
the luxuries.
The increased cost o9 fuel. medicine, the
laundry. clothing, ard service of every
class is not taken into consideration.
There must be some men I'm Congress
who can and will measure correctly the
justice of the claims of this class OF
clerks for an adequate increase in sal
aries. Five per cent is not enough. and
whatever increase is granted should ex-
tend back to the beginning of the pres
ent fiscal year.
Congress has established such prece-
dent. and wisely, in its own several in
creases in salaries especially the first
from 1900 to 500.
GOVERNMENT CLERK.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31

The United States has assumed a mill
tsry dictatorship over Santo Domingo. to
be continued until the little republic elects
a new president. which will be in Janu.
ery. The new government will be asked
to enter into a treaty which will give this
country, control over its finances and the
management Of the constabulary. After
the request is made, what will the United
States do in case of refusal? Send q sharp
note? Probably not. Santo Domingo is
very little nation.-Toledo Blade,
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31

That Harvard student who was so
much in love he could not study,
may get over it when it comes 10 a
showdown between continuing to love
50 much and devoting a little time
TO earning living for his fair young
bride.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31

1t is certain that the watchman in
the State, War and Navy Building
who is making desperate effort to
save his whiskers would have found
comfort had the election results been
different.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31
WANTS TRAINED RESERVE
h. ID. SpIIman Opposes Universal
Military Training System.

Editor. The Washington Herald: The
country has approved adequate prepared
ness and continues its approval, but ade-
quate means enough and no more
The country will not approve universal
service Imagine the farmers busy feed
ing the nation. stopping all their workers
in the summer for the sake Of military
CONTINUED on PAGE FIVE
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31

Patriotism is all right. say some of
our PlattSburg friends. but they can
not see that it makes for good mathe-
maticians. For instance, they paid
$50 each when they went to camp;
the expenses were $I4; they received
S. change. Now $II is not much
but-they want to know who got it
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31
WHAT s PER CENT MEANS.
Government Clerk Counts Up Com
modities He Might Buy.

Editor The Washington Herald: I am
81. 100 clerk and have been wondering
what could do with my per cent pro-
posed raise I'm salary, but my wife says It
will take care OF the higher cost Of liv-
ing on the following articles:
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31

dispatch from Grand Rapids,
N'ch, tells oi a Young woman who
st~g,sd i"- 4 Sho-p,ng tour six weeks
go. rad mental lapse and has just
TUNED up. Lucky girl! Wish w
had thought of that before Christ
mas rolled around.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31

Here's to you, 1916. You've been
a pretty good old pal.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31
Jottings from Jokers

Madge-I was awfulIy angry with him.
He tried to kiss me
Marjorie-What made him change bt,
mind?-Judge
DO you know her very WeII7'
Not very I've met her only once or
twice and so don't know a thing that's
wrong with her."-Detroit Free pres
Grace. what is il your father SEES i'm
me TO object tor
He doesn't see anything in you. A.
gernon. that's why he objects. ts."-Pear-
sons Weekly. London
What is the plural OF man. johnny
asked the teacher Of a small pupil.
Men" promptly answered Johnny.
Correct" said the teacher And what
Is the plural Of baby"
Twins" was the unexpected renlv.-
Chicago News.
Sheerlock-Yonder woman is unmar-
ned. Wartson-How can you telIT
Sherlock just heard her telling how
children should be brought up.-Judge
An American motoring through a small
Scotch town was Puued up for excessive
speed.
Didn't you see that notice Dead
Slow inquired the constable.
Course l did" returned the Yankee:
but thought il referred to your durned
little town.'-Boston Transcript.
I'm thinking seriously OF starting a
moving-picture theater. Well, there's
good money in that business" 1T isn't
the money I'm after. But ] would like to
see my wife and children once in a
while New York World
Hokus-That fellow Closehst doesn't
know what il means to be sensitive.
You can't hurt his feelings. Pokus-Did
you ever try pinching him in the pocket
book Town Topics
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31

Madse-I was awfulIy angry with him.
He tried to kiss me.
Msr)orie-What made him change his
mind?-JUdge
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31

GOODBYE!
Good-by, Mr.. Going Year!
Here's a little farewell rhyme,
Just to say We hold you dear.
And that on your visit here
Hope you've had a pleasant time.
You have brought US tear and smile,
You have brought US cheer and guile,
But for evil or for good,
You have done the best you could.
And no man the whole world DER
Has q right to ask for more
Copyright. D1sJ
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31

Sheerlock-Yonder woman is unmRr-
ned. "artson-How can you teTT
Sherlock just heard her telling how
children should be brought up-Judge
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31
LINE o. CHEER
EACH DAY o. THE YEAR.

Fnt printing Of an original poem, written daily
for The Washington Herald.
By John Kendriek Bangs.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31

DO you know her very WeII?"
Not very I've met her only once or
twice and so don't know a thing tbst,s
wrong with her."-Detroit Free Press
The Washington herald., 1916-12-31

An American motoring through a small
Scotch town was puUed up for excessive