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The Washington herald., 1916-07-01

It was interesting to note with how
changed an aspect the government stood
upon the threshold Of a new century.
The President seemed again to be al
ways in the foreground. as II the hrst
days of the government were TO be re-
peated-that first quarter OF a century in
which It was making good its right to
exist and to act as an independent power
among the nations OF the world.
Now, full grown. 1t was to take place
of leadership.
The closing year OF the century Qsoo
witnessed a great upheaval OF revolu-
tionary forces In China
Insursent bands filled the country, the
very capital itself. in protest against the
presence and the growing influence of
the foreigner, and particularly the occu-
patton of new ports of entry by Russia,
England, and Germany-the dowager en-
press, the real mistress of the kingdom
acting as their ally.
The very legations at Pektng were IN
vested In deadly siege by the insurgents;
and America, with the other nations
whose representatives were threatened,
sent troops TO their relief.
America played her new part with con-
spicuous success.
Her voice told for peace. conciliation.
justice. and yet for a firm vindication of
sovereign rights, at every turn Of the
The Washington herald., 1916-07-01
Not All Music and Cheers.

The martial spirit has 'gripped the nation.
Nothing short of a miracle can stop the in1pend-
ing calamity of war. The official announcement
is not likely to be delayed many days-perhaPs
not many hours. Then not only Europe, Asia
and Africa will be engulfed in war, but praeti-
cally the entire northern half of the Western
Hemisphere as we'll
Once more it is war time. And it is seri-
Gus matter In the great rush of business build
ing the public is too prone to ignore the sober
side of what is impending. The object lesson
furnished from the other side of the water is
almost too great to be grasped and applied at
home. 49,
Perhaps great sacrifices will be asked Of every
American before the is at an end. Perhaps
our war may include other nations. 1t is we'll
that all should think deeply and prepare for the
strain No war is trifling, and this war may
test severely the national character.-New York
Herald.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-01

eann for sppointusnt IN the Dsn.xl Cor. q
the army:
At Fort slocam ~ y.-c4p yunius 9. orssory.
a. % Corn. e frs N Leu 0! JoSs snsns n.'n sa1 pss
Cora
Al counbus Ba.2cs.. ohio-LA.us. oz- cA.ss.
Willow. MsdioAi copi rrst Lisut s DAVIS
Bo<t. deutai sursso1; Firt Lieut. Ld-iu n.
Tsnor, dental surreou-
At Jefersu Bxnzcks Ao-capt Fr.ni n.
Chiffon. Medical corps: First heuL Oarencs v
LAuosrdIs; dental sarysoe; Firx Lssut esorss l.
At ror Logan. Colo-csps. Joan A Burse<,
Medical Corps; First Lsut Juiisu b. BsnA~an,
dental snseon First Lsut william A ssuise-.
Al the Leeteruau Gsnss,l Hospstsl San rr.D-
CISCO. o.L-ool Guy L. Edss. h~dioHl cors; nrs
Lieut. Frank b Wolv~n. dental srrson; FrSt
Fist LAeut Arthu y H.ipsn. unit.e Stats
army, retired, as4Ensd 10 sc-ive duty md De
tahed a. an acs1ns Qusr1rmAsser. Hs vn rcpors
z ne oonnandinr general EAst~rn p-p&rsnsni-
lieut. Dol ssmns n Jonss, uri.Ad st.ts. srny.
sar-d- .ssntd 70 Ari,s duty md ossaDse a. an
SSains Ne suarternaas,~ Re vn uoosS 70 CaieaSo'
ffst IAsut Dard n. ". Sran. kecaoi Re
serre Cops. 10 ordered 70 srrve duty. snd vii
rsort to tas eorsrnor Of the soldisrs Hone. this
EesA q the taIo~.ns-nsu>d o,no-1 a tas
,.. s.sc,oi oo-s win p~osed 70 tia place s>afsd
ts'ef y sis nam. for nuss-ns duty; csps osr-ns
Owen Rsdhsld g. D.; cxpe. ThonAs 4 Johnson
doet Smelling hinn Capt Pad I Fr.-mAn-
ss,snns, Mh,i c~pt Arthur n wh.Ie. For
ftTn Lieut. Geoss p. BaAy. urs.zd st.ae.
aflny. rtred. assigned 70 active oury .ne dstsred
~ acting eu.rtsrnAssss be VIII poo-e 20
Iat ont.ro. y Y. and take ehsrrs q the prop
S0fp al that post relieving C&p< rhomAs T
frissl, United States army, retired vho VII mo-
ceed 70 Piattsnury Bsrrsnts ~ z and rsrpvr for
DUTY ~ assistant 70 the euarsnnA<ter
CAp- francs L< J. PsxkeT. General sag re-
he,eo AZ Y P1so. rex-. and viii repo-t 70 ths
chie< q stsS for duty in bis ofios.
Leave for an nouths granted Firs, Ixeut L>~is
three months
Fra Lsut Geors. O Beach Asoiul R~--~.
ooys. drtaAsd a. a member q examining bo.-d
a. foV honros Va, vice nsut Col Ais1,nds
y. SIAN, Medical Oorps reh~~.d
me op01tlon of ordeu dirucs Cxps Roor-<
= Welsh ousrtermsster Corp- 70 Sosn the Thfrd
pended
Firt Lieut. Samuel @. stxntou Msdscl R-se---
Corps. 70 active duty. and viii report 70 The con-
handing senersl. oentaI Department, fos NsiFn.
mint
The Commanding oefor-, sp1nSssa X-uor,-
Springfield. AAsL. one q his eo-anisxion.d a.
sastAno. VIII p<coeed 70 the United States Cart
rdse Company, Lowell, Ms o. ofHcx hsu,tns~s
pEXinIns 70 Tie o1erztcns a tia ordnsno De-
p&rnent
Fir Lieut. Byroa O. Ioo.. ,r.sar orar
slsnn Corrs. 70 Lns Angels, CS. for tenpo-,J
GUY pr1inins 10 the tnsp>c1oc 1 an A<-opians
Leave ot one month granted seoun6 Lieut. stDs
~. De1eT Coast Artlle-y Cora
flrst Lieut. Joseph L. C1roeuy aviation Of
ace, sSnA Corps. 70 Minsoi,. Long Island sD3
'Abe ehsrge Of AVIATION natter at that paAsL
The Washington herald., 1916-07-01

To eoncede it would be to accept the view that
strike is never threatened" until it is ordered
Without giving consideration to the justice of
their demands, the only logical conclusion to be
reached from the statement of the employees is
that, in refusing to submit their to the
members of Federal tribunal whose knowledge
of railroad matters is unequalled and the fair
ness Iof whose decision could not be questioned.
they proclaim their preference for strike rather
than arbitration.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-01
NAVAL ORUERS.
MnNrNlrN-S nrrrsxn.

MOVEMENTS OF VESSELS
f!ordi sailed for Bloc5 Island Sound June y
MA7And arrived Of AG1slxr April n; New
h1npshire arrived at NsNro-t, Juns .: Pitssburgh
sleo for sahna Cruz. sSns n South Dskotz
arrived a. san Diego, June =: wyou1inx siled for
Bloct Island SoIpo June =
ORDERS TO OFFICERS
Lieut. r =. Frellsen. d~txched Aiichian: 70
North Carolina IS engineer oricer
Lieut. uunioS g1dsl Harold Dodd ostsrhed
division radio o1ioeT
MARINE CORPS ORDERS
MAJ J. p AcSin. detxehed seventh eivixon
Florida. TO FSftA dirSoa New Yo-f
Capl- l. B. Purcell detscaed marin. h.-,,.,
Aev noTt; % Command marine b<-Izr<s Ksy we.r
CAPT c. P. Meyer. dst.chsd marine h.y41rtt.
Key NeS' 10 treatment naval hosrstAl wsshinr-
ton.
Lieut. r. Z. AdanS. detschsd marine bsrr.csS
MATe Island 10 ulA-ins barracks. N0-1oB
The Washington herald., 1916-07-01
The Herald's Army and Navy Department
Latest and Most Complete News Service and Personnel Published
in Washington.
in Washington.

dier's life may lead TO later distllusion-
ment and an appeal to a Senator or a
Representative. Then follows the old cry
of young men being '1ured" into the
army.
The third factor that initiates against
large recruiting figures is the rigid med
ical standar that must be observed. Con-
slant care must be exercised to keep out
Of the army those who are physically un-
fit and whose acceptance would but add
to the list OF pensioners as well as to
the cost of the hospital corps.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-01

The health department is to defer enforcement
Pf the regulation requiring sterilization of soda
water glasses until its practicability may be de-
fermined by an investigation which it is expected
VIII require several weeks. This, of course should
}have been done before the regulation was adopt
fd However, experience of many years past
suggests grave peril in few more weeks of
Of soda water germs
The Washington herald., 1916-07-01

The protest of the railroads against the War
Departments plans to send the militia regiments
through to the border without change of cars
appears to the average man to be well founded.
II is difficult to imagine conditions justifying
proceeding that is bound to cause congestion of
bars in, the Southwest and shortage at other
points. 1t would seem students of preparedness
md conservation are not the job at the
Mar Department
The Washington herald., 1916-07-01

At any rate it's for the Colonel himself to
decide in which campaign he can be of the
Isreater service to the country. Whichever choice
lhe makes it can't be blamed on the administra-
Etion, though it hardly be expected to refuse
Ito make him a major general if he insists
The Washington herald., 1916-07-01

Mr.. MARITIME has introduced resolution in the
Penate recommending that the President shall re-
quest OF Great Britain stay of the execution of
Pr Roger Easement. 1t might have been sup
posed that everybody was quite satisfied with the
xisting number of international complications,
rowing out of matters that really concern this
cuntry. Imagine Mr. MARITIME as Secretary of
Ptate, and then imagine the bull in the china shop
!. jealous ragei
The Washington herald., 1916-07-01

Pennsylvania weather prophet who predicted
that there would be summer this year and
fhat conditions OF 1876 would be reproduced, now
says that there will be another cool spell next
|week and farmers will wear overcoats while max
ing hay. His autumn representations may be ex-
peeted to include icicles instead of ears of corn
The Washington herald., 1916-07-01
Just As Wilson Was!

Well-neanng but hasty supporters Of Mr..
name the men whom their candidate will select
for his Cabinet and to commit him to them.
Might it not be less embarrassing to Mr., Hughes
if they would let the Cabinet wait and first see
that he is elected free of entanslins pledsess-
Naas Yaek World.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-01

Representative Helm, of Alabama in the
House on Thursday referred to Hughes and Fair
banks as the cold storage twins" As we un-
derstand it Mr.. Helm was not the originator
of the expression, but since the member who
thought of it first has yet put in no claim 1t
is probable that he has no great faith in it as
|bn issue.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-01
July.

JULY.
Flower and song
The whole day longl
And soft starlight
The livelong night
And breezes sweet
To ease the heat;
And glowing fields
For harvest yields;
And dancing rain
To coax the grain,
And skies the hue
OF truest blue;
Along the way,
And all things green
With summer sheen
What wonder We
Who truly see
Are filled with cheer
With July hsrei
aoopnxht- ,aD
The Washington herald., 1916-07-01

Neutrality Is going to the dogs IN Washing
ton The new tags for the CANNES to be
u,sde of brass because of the scarcity of German
silver.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-01

M Hnghes has dined with Col Roosevelt
add krnched with Mr.. Taft Is reconciliation
|hsszktast, with covers for three next the
|eampsisn programt
The Washington herald., 1916-07-01

A delegation representing Mexican labor Or
|ganizations is coming to Washington to use its
Influence against war. These peace advocates
never seem to go to the right place.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-01

Y am in fighting mood" said President
WlAon IN Philadelphia, and 1t is quite evident
that c>rranza IS. too, the pscihsts have their
Iworik eut ous for them
The Washington herald., 1916-07-01

Hughes is e-to-I favorite in the betting
|in New York, with little Wilson money in
sight; but the showdown doesn't come until
November and then only the votes will count.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-01

cAdxkRs husband has been acquitted of the
sAsrse of oonsptring to blow up the Welland
|CAnal and may retire again to obseurity under
|shs name of Tauscher.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-01

Tightening OF the tension In Washington ae-
|companied by relaxation on the border Is no
more TO be desired than the reverse of the situ-
alton that we formerly were accustomed to.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-01
"A Line o Cheer Each Day o the Year
By JOHN KENDRIcK BANGS.

Ffrpt printing of original poem, written daily
for The washington Herald.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-01

Success has followed forest planting on
the sand hills OF Nebraska. Jack pines
planted there by the government Forest
Service ten years sgo now have height
OF fifteen feet and diameter Of few
inches.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-31

T1HE famous Light Brigade was in
the midst Of its Justly ceIebrat ted
charge.
Cannons were to the right of them.
To the left of them were cannons.
But they Numbered onward.
1t was a feat Of cavalry work un-
paralleled in the history of daily nov
elettes.
Theirs was not a question why.
Theirs was merely to do or die.
Gallant five hundred
Suddenly a mysterious stranger
hurled himself before the onrush-
ing heroes, bTandishing his arms
and face so wildly that the entire five
hundred drew rein sharply to ascertain
what was up.
Rotten" yelled the stranger. Mis-
cradle. Go back and do it againi"
Who are your beloved the cap
tain.
It am Sensen Jiffith. director of the
Dijdaway moving picture company.
DO you call that a charge? Go back
and"
But his words We're lost as the
famous charge was resumed. and after
the valiant five hundred had swept
past. only n vague spot on the ground
remained where Sensen Jiffith had
stood.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-31
Mr.. DoOIey on Preparedness F. H Dunn.

But this is the sad side iv tn pitcher There is
brighter. A correspondent who has Just come frim
tn threnches reports that tn in excellent
spirts certain iv and determined not to give
in before September Diggin' holes in tn rud bathin
in the cold wathers ~ tn lake-more often than not
without sponge-trekkin' blocks an blocks through
tn wilderness without meetin taxicab they show tn
oncomparable spirit " tn New York gintlamen ana
broker that makes him a naehral leader among men.
Feet that awhile ago were used to nawthin heavier
thin dancin' pumps now limp stockily in tn same
leather brogans that wore be tn manest rocky
in tn regular army, an millionaire that Few weeks
ago could push button an tn butler would come in
with thray covered with tins and twinties can now
be pOundin tn ground with pckax an singfn'
he pounds
ITO see doing manyool labor that can afford
TO have it done fir him, is always disthresin' 70
jOurnylis 50 ventured ask wan iv these pampered
childher iv fortune how he liked it. He pulled a
dmon-studded cigsret-case out " tn hip pocket ~
his khaki pants lighted gOuld-tipped cigaret an
said, Why, kid this is dom me fifty times more good
thin French Lick, an it only set back thirty
dollars
Wan Nv the things that sthrlkes 8 New York news
paper man tn most is tn complete absence iv socya
distinctions War the great Ieveer, wipes out all
caste Here in this tented city We can tn captain
iv famous football team chattin' affablg with 4
for"e" Judge j. the supreem court an with
one II the mosE brilliant names in the SOcya Regis
ter cheerfully obeyin tn gruf Ordhers v sergeant
VINO IN time " peace n wholesale dry goods
chant. Numbers iv the stock exchange share their
unt5 with mimbers iv til proOoce exchange. Harvard
men dig in the thrench with grajates ~ Column
Dya an residents " Fifth Avnoo march side be side
with sturdy fellows frim Riverside Drive.
But tn wimen! All tn wimenl whin this bther,
fratrycdal camp is over, who will tn pote be to rise
and sing tn glory iv tn wimen--th wnen iv little
Of New York? What iver do Justice TO
their unfatern courage durin these hours " thral
Mothers wives sweethearts their loved torn
from their embrace They thin go to the club to
be gone longer thin usual. They saw them motor in
seeried ranks to tn Grand CENTRAL deepo They saw
thin disappear in tn depths iv that marble
structure But did they weep? Did they permit
their eeTs to shake tn courage iv tn brave iaads? Up
to the hour iv goin' to press tears have been re-
ported shed. In public their eyes were dhry But
II tn onyx walls v tn marble mansions that rear
their stately fronts in Fifth AvnoO il tn wallpaper in
tn humber homes on Brooklyn Heights cud speak
what tale v breakin hearts they would have 10 tell
Many ace-covered pillow dewy that night with
tears FIR III brave fellows who might nver return rr
3 month"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-31
Pubshed By permiss0n Of Hearst,s MaaazIns.

Published by permission of Hearst's Magazine.
IN 'YE think iv gOin into tn thrainin' camp
next Summer" Nj. Hennessy asked gravely.
NO" said Mr. Dooey Il can't dance.
Besides arned to dig threncb whin first enlisted
in tn Europeen army iV occupation nanny years ago.
an me hand hasn't lnSt its cunning. But If war
breaks out with any country, I'll do me share. III
go over and lick Schwartzmeister.
In me younger days whin lnighthood was in flower
ten Germans considered be tn akel Of wan iv
the superior race an niver thought iv bosstin
about victory wan iv them no more thin Jes
Willard would put tn number ~ times he skipped the
rope or punched tn bag into bis record They were
willin enough mind yer but their culture wasn't tn
ael iv They rushed in with their eyes shut and
their fists whrlln in front iv their faces tn gallant
numbskulls, an a poke, maybe kick in tn midst
Nv thin. ended tn campaign Me uncle Mike always
said that these little wars bad fr us He said
the Dutch comm into tn ward had made us efmi-
nate. Two often heerd him remark that he had a
headache firm lack ~ exercise. Haven't you had a
fight lateyY 'Divil the one. Oh Wis now that you
mention IT, did larrup a couple iv German piano
movers way home-but nawthin to speak
about So if breaks out I'll apply FIR civil en-
DlOyment sooted to age an gentle disposition. I'll
form posse to knock the hyphens out " our good
frinds down til sthreet
But anyhow, twas grand to see tn way tn col
ieges the clubs an tn stock exchanges responded to
Gineral Woods call fir all who would be willin' TO be
major-gnerals in case v war No one hsitated that
wus invited. tn news frim New York the great
military centher melancholy but inspirn' durin'
that turrIbe month iv August r-read tn dispatches
firm tn desolaed It is impossible to pitcher tn
havoc wrought in tn life " tn metropolis be this
precedinted thrainin-camp. TIL blow Of course fell
heaviest on tn clubs But yesterdah they we're filed
with lsughn throngs composed iv tn best an purest
blood in tn East. Today few old men hobble
through tn deserted corydors amidst tn rooms ~
las nights hlarity. Everywhere ARE half burned
cigarets, ontasted drinks, unfinished card games
here abandoned dhress suit, there pair Of tennis
shoes-mute witnesses " tn eager haste v tn heroes
in rallyn' to tn coOrs The suspince among certain
classes has been beyond belief tn tango parors ARE
practically bankrupt Tn proprietor " tn RESTRAINT
mex dure to tn stock exchange says he hesnt sold
ham sandwish since July thirty-irst. Frim Newport
comes tn report that CLANCY Wilyboy seriously
If not fatally wounded, has defaulted in tn tennis
tournymint. tn chiropodist who was rushed to tn
front in SPECIAL thrain gives little hope that he will
liver recover his speed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-31

, someone who has sat all his life in
an invalid chair who wants to walk
and yet who does not know quite how
to take the first step alone. 1t means
aid, comfort and the benefit of greater
wisdom and advice. 1t means being
guide counsellor and friend. 1t never
means leading someone whom YOU
have blindfOlded or dragging someone
forward in long strides when they
have a capacity for taking short steps
alone.
Feeling that you are a Lady Boun-
tiful" to heaven-lille arbter of des-
but it is miserabIy unfair to any
one else concerned. Don't he guilty
Of il. playing Providence" is just
play-acting to yourself; it is pretend
ing that you are a noble, unselfish
helper when in reality you are Just a
self-centered boss quite like the child
who won't play" unless it can be
president.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-31
4 NdratiUe OF Everyday Affairs
Their Married Life
Helen Tries To Be Cheerful at Party, But She Is Forced
To Go Home ILL.,

| feeling comes back, and my head aches
Where else do you feel bad?"
All over ] feel cold"
That's a shame"
Helen began to nibble at the New
burg as the Stevenses came hack
NJ hat the matter with you people ?
w ny aren't you dancinE?" asked Mrs
stevens L think you're growing
aged"
Hem doesn't feel well" explained
warren, think we'd better be get
ing out Of here early tonight folks"
Don you feel any better. Helen?
No. there's no use of denying it.
the feeling comes back and j really
mink ! ought TO go home" said Helen.
trglng 10 smile She really did feel
But you people needn't come Just
because we are going" protested War
No, indeed; 7 wish you would stay.
it," pleaded Helen.
But We couldn't have any fun with
out YOU Warren get your check and
you men divide it. and then we can 20
right home. And motherly Mrs stew
ems was solicitous in a moment.
Warren insisted upon n taxi to the
SUBWAY and Dy the time they reached
their apartment Helen was too in to
SCI Itdug loi beu- Sne managed 70
struggle out of her clothes and War
ren brought her steamng hot water
bottle.
Shall I call up the doctor?r he said.
a worried expression on his face.
Wait till morning, dear, and then
II I don't feel better wen call DR.,
Marshall. I think a good nights rest
viii help me, and that medicine. ri
take good dose of that"
Helen did not feel as confident as
she seemed TO. but she did hope she
wasn't going to be very ill-Copyright.
1915, international News Service.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-31
Beatrice Fairfax Writes on
The Busybodies of Life
9res Difference In Being Helpful and Patronizing

! TTHE consciousness of power over
others brings the most exquisite
joy to any human being. To be
able to I gulate other peoples lives
! seems a very desirable position to most
Of us. OF course all life is managed on
[ this basis from the institution of an
| boss.
| But most of us do not recognize the
! tyranny in our own natures for lust
I what it is We call ourselves philan-
/ thrOpists and neglect to consider just
| how welcome our philanthrOphy is
l know a girl who took her stand
against her whole family and assisted
her younger brother in making a mar
! rage which TO his youthful fancy
seemed desirable. The girl had a won
derful feeling that she was playing
Providence" most graciously for brother
and his sweetheart. She was a manag-
ing young woman and stood out against
all of her people for what she consid-
cred very beautiful and noble reasons.
Actunted BY beautiful Sentiment.
She imagined she was actuated by a
beautiful sentiment of desire to make
others happy. She fancied she was the
one person who could get the point of
view of her "A year old brother and the
girl her whols family deemed rather an
adventures
Sister CLOSED over the whole situa-
ton and with feeling of nobility, en-
gineered a marriage which the bow
would never have put through by him
self Two years proved it disastrous
And like disaster attends almost all
instances where one human being steps
in and MANAGES the affairs of another
1t is never fair to insist on regulating
other peoples lives. 1t forces them
into an attitude of weak helplessness
that makes them parasites, whether
they are conscious or unconscious of it,
Being helpful is another matter. 1t
means answering a cry for assistance
and letting someone who feels the
necessity of getting someone else's
opinion or OF having their doubtfulness
bolstered up a bit recognize the fact
that the world is not totally cold and
Indifferent place.
Tremendous Field for sympathy.
Between playing Providence and
being called Indifferent to the needs
of others there is tremendous field
Of sympathy and helpful kindness.
playing Providence" is the sort Of
thing that patronizingly takes a equare
peg out of a square hole where it is |
enscOrned, and insists on
whiting it down to fit a round hole /
n notch or two higher up in the |
world
It means manufacturing discomfort !
for the object of your experiment If I
you happen to fail, and making a /
weaklng who needs to be directed out |
Of that object if you succeed with /
him.
on the other hand. being helpful /
means lending helping hand to :