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The Washington herald., 1917-02-12
Abraham Lincoln.

America honorS and the whole
world recalls today the anniversary
of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, the
great war President of these United
States. 1t is not necessary to bring
verbal pictures before the eyes of the
American people that they remember
the deeds of the statesman, the Pres
ident, the citizen and the man Lin
coin. History even in it's brevity and
succinctness of outline perpetuates
his deeds.
Yet in teaching the children of the
land the story of Abraham Lincoln,
the historical phase of his character
is usually subordinated to the tale of
his humble birth from which he rose
to heights which have been attained
by no American since his time.
AS the leader of our nation through
its darkest days he carried on his
shoulders a weight of grief, misery
and tears, all in the name of free
dom and state. Nor did he live to
taste the joy of the peace that he
had earned, but passed to that un-
known bourne while the heat of con-
flict still simmered in the hearts of
the North and the South.
5 His life was that of unselfish
martyrdom and his earthly reward
was postponed until too late for its
realization. But the people, the
Amerian people who were the creed
of Lincoln, have seen and enjoyed
the fruits of his labors and self-sac-
rihce.
1t is particularly aptopos at this
time, when the people of our coun-
try again face crisis which is as
serious as that of 1861 that we scan
an extract from his second inaugural
address:
"Fondly do we hope, fervently do
We pray, that this mighty scourge of
war may speedily pass away. Yet, If
God wills that it continue until all the
wealth piled up by the bondman's ESQ
years of unrequited toll shall be
sunk, and until every drop of blood
drawn with the lash shall be paid by
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12
THE FIGHTING RACE.

I've been readin' the papers
And watchin' the capers
or Russian and Jap on the land and the
sea.
And it's got me to guessin'
Why some names is missin'
That should be conspickyus where fight
ms so free.
Shurei where are the Reillys.
The Caseys and Kileys,
And all the rest of the Macs and the O's?
There was never real fghtin'
Or wrongs to be rightin'
But some o. thin byes d be strikin' their
blows.
Now the longer 1 ponder
The struggle out yonder,
Where the Jap and the Russian are firt-
in wtd Fame
The more I'm decidin'
The Irishman's hidin'
Behind the quare front OF a haythenish
name e.. -.. .
II ye read Of 'Patriski''
Or '-Michelkomiski"
Ye will know they're not Russian at ALL
IL ye'Te wise.
And the jap "Tomohara''
Or "Teddimagara"
Are simply good Connaught men there in
disguise.
Tom DAILY. in the Philadelphia Evening
Ledger.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12

perspiration TO stop. bought more and
with three cakes of Cuticurs Soap and
three boxes of Ointment was healed.
(Signed) F. P Whittier, S19 S. Glover
ST., Baltimore, Md, May 21, 1916.
Cuticura Ointment gently rubbed on
spots Of itching and scaling and followed
by shampoo of Cuticurs Soap and hot
water will remove the worst dandrIff.
Having been so successful with Cuticura
why not use them and no other, for
everyday toilet purposes.
For Free Sample Each by Return
Mail address postcard: ''Cuticura,
Dept. H, Boston" Sold everywhere
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12
New York Times.

II the imperial government wishes to
aiscuss with our government means for
preventing war between the two coun-
uies' u Is perfectly piair that as an es-
seheiai preliminary to the discussion II
shooid desist from acts i'm violation of
Jaw ,s winch give Just provocation for war.
we save the German Ambassador his
passports and recalled Mr.. Gerard be-
cause of the announcement of February
! tnat In disregard Of all pledges unre-
strlcted and lawless submarine warfare
would be resumed. To dismiss an Am
oassador and break of relations with
1erinany was a very serious step. No
heeu was paid to II. The German sub
marine commanders have proceeded with
their accustomed brutality to destroy
snips without warning; they have slain
american citizens They have put an
embargo upon American ships in our
ports which until yesterday was entirely
eHectiVe. 1t is obvious that while they
continue to deprive the american people
ana American seamen of their right to
make lawful use of the seas, diplomatic
discussion between the two countries is
at an end and can be resumed only SO
tar as may be required to receive Ger
many's promise to modify her declaration
OF war upon our rights and to abstain
from the unlawful and inhuman acts
against which We protested.
They know that the considerable num-
Der OF persons in this country who put
peace above every consideration Of ma
uonal right. dignity and honor are flood
ing washington with their appeals that
the country be kept our of war. II
remonstrances against the German out
rage and indignty are fewer in number
II is because the great mass OF the Amer
lean people who put honor. right, free
dom and justice above other considera-
tons feel that President Wilson has fully
In view not only the perils of war but the
INFINITELY greater disaster, Of peace with
dishonor. that he does not need to be re-
minded that the government of the United
States has always considered It one of its
highest duties to protect the lives and the
rights or American citizens wherever they
nay be.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12

another drawn with the sword, as was
said 5000 years ago, so still it must
be said. the judgments of the Lord
are true and righteous altogether
With malice toward none, with char
ity for all, with frmness in the right.
as God gives us to see the right. let
us strive on to finish the work we
are in; to bind up the nations wounds;
to care for him who shall have borne
the battle and for his widow, and for
his orphan; to do all which may
achieve just and lasting peace
among ourselves and with all ma
tions."
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12

Since the submarine blockade be-
gan around the British Isles, food
stuffs have risen 81 per cent The
British government has taken drastic
steps to remedy the situation. Over
here, while there was no blockade
food has risen in many instances I8I
per cent. The government investi-
gates, the spectators get the rake
of, and we poor folks pay the bills.
1t is apparently cheaper to fight than
to remain neutral.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12

Arch Selwyn, Arthur Curtis James and
Ogden Reid.
The United States may have a sur
prise up its sleeve. It is rumored here
that some remarkable war innovations
Will be brought out should the nation
enter the arena The naval consulting
board and the advisory committee OF
the council OF national defense, which
have been considering inventions Of
fered to the government. could prob
ably divulge some startling facts along
this line.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12

They say that at the top there's lots
And lots and lots of room
Not villa sites. but palace plots,
With Iaurels all abloom.
But somehow as I peer above
To where those spaces be,
For all their wondrous treasure-trove
They don't appeal to me.
They seem so lonely and so drear,
No crowds to come and go.
And 1 prefer the bustling cheer
OF Company-below.
Copyright, lsl7)
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12

"Schoolmarm Kills Lion" says a
headline in a Southern paper. We
can remember one schoolmarm who
has never killed lion, but we watch
ed her handle about twenty-five of
the toughest youngsters ever banded
together. Our hat has been off to
that teacher ever since.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12
Montgomery Adverttser.

The Senate OF the United States but re-
hected the patriotic sentiment OF the
American people in declaring, by an over
whelming vote. its confidence in and its
support Of the President in his prompt
and high-minded handling of the contro-
versy with Germany. Only five votes
were registered against the Senate's dec
larHtion Of American loyalty; IL is unfor-
tunate that the Democratic party, which
should be the party OF Americanism and
patriotism. furnished two OF the critics
of the President and two Of the 1--WE votes
which were cast against the declaration
of loyalty.
In this crisis the pacific agitators in
Congress and out. present a rather de-
pressing spectacle. with America enter
ing one of the gravest hours OF its his
tory. The result OF this agitation. the
continued mouthing OF the catch words
and phrases OF pacifism and demagogy,
can but embarrass the American govern
ment and give aid and encoura cement TO
its enemies.
The courageous action of the Senate.
and particularly Of the political opponents
of President Wilson, is an ominous sign
to the real and potential enemies of
America
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12

The Presidents new habit of call
ing on his Cabinet ministers inform
ally and unannounced is the n. st
neighborly idea imaginable. Up to
date his luck has barely been eff y
fifty for most of them were out
when he called. He did not leave
cards.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12

In the exhibition of living picture
representations of masterpieces held
at Washington College Saturday
night, none of the young ladies at
tempted to impersonate September
Morn. 1t was rather cold on Satur-
dav.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12
Jottings from Jokers

He's a criminal lawyer, isn't he?"
Eyes very."-Exchangc.
"She died." says a Brooklyn paper tell
ing of the death of a woman of that city,
'she died without medical assistance -
Macon Telegraph.
In NY time" declared grandma, girls
were more modest"
Il know" said the flippant girl. 'IS
was fad once. We may get back to
n."-LifA.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12
100000 FIRE AT ROCHESTER.

Port Chester. n. Y, Feb. u.-Costed
with ice and hampered by high winds.
hremen today succeeded in checking a
fire which seriously threatened the bust
ness section OF Port Chester.
An entire block front was wiped out.
The loss Is estimated at 10000
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12

According to the tailors' conven-
tion at Columbus, well-dressed man
should have twenty suits and eight
overcoats. After that, the majority
of the men will probably look for
the reports of the hobos' convention
at Buffalo.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12

The pimples on my face
festered and dishgured II,
and those on my body
were big, red, and scat
tered. They itched and
burned awfully so did not
have any rest.
81 was bothered foT
eight or nine years. Then
| got a sample OF Curicurs
Soap and Ointment. The
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The Washington herald., 1917-02-12

The latest suggestion is to hold a
nationwide vote, or referendum, on
the question of war by means of pos
tai cards. Some folks will have their
vaudeville even in the midst of real,
full-blown crisis.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12
Today's Events.

Address. The Federal N.rootic Law ard Pro
posed Amendments Thereto" By John G. Cap4s
Society Of Medical Jurisprudence, University Club
D. m.
Meeting of District division. United Daughters
OF Confederscy, 1905 Twentieth street northwest
II 20 a. m.
Meeting Of army women, Rsu,cher's. 1870 a N.
Dedication Of Miner Normal School. p. m
Mdyear bsccalsureate exercises Administration
Building. D3 G street northwest, George Washing
ton University. p. m.
Address. Lincoln's Birthday" by j. /. McBrien
school extension specialist United States Bureau Of
Education Gage School Ta5 p IN.
Concert BY United States Marine Rand Orche,
ira, United States Marine Barracks 80 p. ~
Joint meeting Of New Hampshire Association
and Maine Association. Public Library r. n
Lincoln Birthday celebration. By Capitol Hill
Literary Society. Ingram Memorial Church Ma.
sachnsetts avenue and Tenth street northwest 80
p. m.
Meeting Of Northeast Washington Citizens A.
sociation Northeast Temple, p m.
"Get-toCether luncheon OF alumni Of Leland Stan
fond University. New Ebbitt I2:0 T. m
Third annual banquet Of District Epworth League
Of the Methodist Episcopal Church and the Ep-
worth League Union of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. South, Wallis Cafe. Twelfth and G streets
Dedication exercises MyTtina Miner Normal
School, p N.
Lecture The Lady Of the Lighthouse" by Miss
Winifred Holt. under auspices Of lecture committee
Theodors Bailey Myers Mason House. Woman 5
section. Navy League. at home OF Mrs. Edson Brsd
ley. p. m.
Dance by Louisiana natives OF Washington. the
New Ebbitt p. m
Annual Junior Prom Of Catholic University Of
America in Graduate Hall. p. IN.
Lincoln Birthday exercises under auspices Of G.
A. r., Sons Of Veterans Spanish War Veterans
Women's Relief Corps, Ladies Of the C. A. R.
Daughters of Veterans and Legion Of Loyal Women
First Congregational Church.
Meeting Of Park Wow Citizens Association. Park
View School assembly hall 80 p m
Address sfCiylc Ipr hv ,tatfv
Charles G Carlin, at Park IApe-Au Heights
Citizens Association, T:50 D. m.
Meeting Of Piney Branch Citizens Association
Iowa Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church D. In
Meeting Of Vermont State Association. Washington
Club. p. N.
"GlimIse Of Dixie in Ante-beum Days Home
Club Of Interior Department Jackson place.
p. m.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12

A Washington pastor thinks dying
is easier than living rightly. 1t is
easier than living most anyway, in
these H. c. of L.. days.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12

George Washington was killed and
still no covert" act They must be
waiting for "Ty" Cobb or Charlie
Chaplin to fall before the subs"
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12

When folks used to smell ham and
cabbage cooking in our kitchens they
thought we were poor, now they
wonder where we got the money.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12

A would-be masher came to grief
when a New York girl threw two
eggs at him. Nervy, but very cxtrav-
agant.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12

A meeting Will be held to organize
the work of the army women for ma
6onal service on Monday, February
II, at Rsuschet's. 1t is earnestly re-
quested that all army women and
those affiliated with the army attend.
(Signed) Mrs. HUGH L. SCOTT.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12

Although some of the neutrals de-
clined Uncle Sans invitation it is
safe to say that most of them did it
with regret.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12
New York Herald.

So far the Washington admin
istration has not declared a definite pol
icy for such American vessels as have
TO enter the zone established without right
or reason by the Prussians. 1t has neither
offered to convoy such vessels nor grant
ed them the right to carry arms for their
protection. Obviously enough. steamship
owners are uncertain of the action to be
taken and in the dilemma are holding
their vessels in port
This Is a most extraordinary situa ton,
one that must be exceedingly gratifying
to the Kaiser and his companions in
frfghtfulness, as to all intents and pur-
poses the so-called blockade extends TO
our coast. 1t is impossible TO state the
effect this is having on cargo steamships
bound for European harbors.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12

Willie-Whst makes man always give
q lady a diamond ring? Gilis-The lady.
-Orange Peel
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12
Pimples BIackheads
and Greasy Complexion
ItChed and Burned
Healed By Cuticura

81 had pimples, blsckheads, and
greasy perspiration which started on my
face, and then spread over my BODY.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12
ALINE O. CHEER
EACH DAY O. THE YEAR.

Fr,t priutins of original poem. written Aa'v
for rhs Washington Herald.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12

be inadvisable at this juncture 10 render
any definition or make or accept any
concession which. II the time for taking
stand on that question comes. would
leave our hands tied against answering
it in the negative.
New York Sun.
Washington dispatches report concerted
efforts to commit the President and Con-
gress TO a policy of peace. no matter what
happens. Form kilograms are used. or
some one sends a telegram and hundreds
OF other persons lend their names az in
dorsers thereon. The influence of william
Jennings Bryan Is seen, and the circulars
and advertisements of peace at any
price are persued. No voices are heard.
There are times when Il seems visest to
these people to work partly under cover.
We have yet to learn Of similar prop
aganda to rush the country headlong into
war; but II there were such an effort we
know what would be said about IT, The
business would be characterized as mon
strous
Could II be more monstrous and inhu-
man than the present effort TO get the
President and Congress to surrender
American rights at sea and to consent 10
the loss OF any number OF American lives
and the destruction OF any amount Of
American propety? What could be so cal
culated TO give aid and comfort TO a pos
sible enemy as that? What could be so
treacherous to the American fag7
Chicago Herald.
Persons with fevered imaginations who
have said the United States was being
rushed into war with Germany should
consider the latest statement of the Presi-
dents attitude He is determined not
to plunge the country into war on a
technically. When he moves IT will be
on complete evidence of an outrage about
which there can be no question. Then he
expects to have the american people and
Congress behind him."
Thus IL the conflict should really come.
the nation will go into # with the full
knowledge that il was not rushed into
war, but that war was rushed on to IL by
the outrageous and aggressive act OF q
foreign nation; with the solid assurance
that even in times when the spirit OF
dictstion is most likely to assert itself
and to be submitted 10 on the grounds OF
expediency, there has been no interrup.
ton in the true workings Of the represen.
tative institutions on which our govern.
ment was founded.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12
THE LONELY HEIGHTS.

By John Keadrtek Bangs.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12
New York Tribune,

We wonder how many native
born Americans have stopped to think
what a tragic issue the great war has
raised in every American of German
blood. thousand bonds, OF childhood
or friendship. or family. a vague and
diminishing background under normal
conditions, were stirred to vivid recollec-
ton. To expect such early loyalties not
to spring to life and color attitude and
utterance would be to expect not only
human impossibility, but an actual
stultification of the finest human Instincts.
This war between loyalties has been
fought day by day in America with vary
ing issues In the nature of things the
final determination could not generally
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12
ADJUSTMENTS,

B.lasoo-' Seven Chances" sa5 p. m
New National" Eleven T. NJ 8 p. NJ.
Polii's-"Sis Hopkins" Sis p m.
B. f. Keiths-vaudeville. 2:I5 and s:l5 p. N.
Gayety-Burlesuue, 2:15 ard Sis D m.
Cosmos Vaudeville 1870 to II 20 p. N.
Loew's Columbis-Photoplays, 1870 a. IN. &c
II 2. m.
strsnd-Photoplays, IL a. m. to II p m.
Garden-Photoplays, IL a. m. TO II p. N.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-12
WHAT LEADING NEWSPAPERS
SAY ON THE WAR SITUATION

be inadvisable at this juncture 10 render
any definition or make or accept any
concession which. II the time for taking
stand on that question comes. would
leave our hands tied against answering
it in the negative.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
MAJOR GENERAL FUNSTON.

Not only through it's suddenness but from the fact that it removes one of the prominent army heads of this country. at a time when he was of great value to the country. the death of Major General Frederick Funston comes as shock to the nation. Gen era1 Funston has always been one in whom great reliance was placed ever since he fought for and obtained the opportunity to demonstrate his abil- ity as a leader of men and his clever ness in accomplishing the tasks he undertook.
 Though in the prime of life he had had a diversified experience He was never satisfied unless doing something and in his early years he turned his hand to many things. but the makeup of fighter stood out through his en- tire career regardless of his small sta- ture.
 The real big opportunity which came to him to demonstrate his ability as a soldier was at the opening of the Spanish-American war when at the head of the Kansas volunteers he was sent to the Philippines. He has dene much travelling and undergone many nardships so that such an assignment Hid not bother him. He was inclined to the adventurous and he showed his resourcefulness on many occasions. His real big accomplishment was the capture of the Filipino leader Agui- naldo by a clever ruse. This brought him to the attention of the war de- Dartment as never before and his rise was rapid thereafter. He was found smcient in every task assigned. This was demonstrated at Vera Cruz and again in his handling of the forces Hong the border and there is every reason to believe that he would have handled them equally as well had any Ereater tasks been found for him. The lountry loses his services at a time when they can least be spared.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21
THE EXACT SPOT

you sit up and say he is dreaming!" Well, if you did bring 1t down, where is it7" asked his wife in mad dening triumph Tt couldn't run and hidet"
 s1n you laid 1t in the wicker chair
 shouted her husband, pounding one palm with the other fist, why isn't 1t in the chair? The same laws of mo-
 'tOh, my soodnessl" said the lady of the house grossly. Why don't you go out and buy another instead of rais- ing such an uprear and spelling the whole evening and everything. I never saw anything like meni"
 T suppose not!" agreed her husband in dreadly sarcasm "FooIish microbes that they are! If you aren't just as bad, claiming to have seen the paper on the machine and in the wicker chair and goodness knows where you'll remember it next"
 WeHi" exclaimed the lady of the house. rolling up her knitting vindic- work and go upstairs and find it for you A man never can see anything he's looking for, even If it rises up and snites him in the facei I@ the house bounced on the chair she had just vacated. There." he shout ed. There is the paper! You were sitting on it! told you that I'd brought it downstairs and I was righti"
 The lady of the house came up from the depths at last Well" she got out triumphantly, eff you did bring it down, you had to bring it from some where, didn't you? And you brought it from the wicker chair right where said I'd put it! So there! Pm ex- actly as right as you are-aren't I, grandmother
 "Oh, my goodness!" said the white haired woman at the desk, "stop 1t, both Of you-or I'll spank you and send you to bedi Give George the section, Marie. and hand over the rest to me! He needs disci- plinei"
 "Ah," said the unhappy victim. what chance has a mere man got here e?"-Exchange
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-21

The allied countries produce all but
 l 1-2 per cent. of the nickel of the
 world. Most of this comes from Can- ada. Nickel is an almost indispensa-
 ble part of gun and armor plate steel and of the modern bullet and armor-
 piercing projectiles. Hardly less i'm portant is chromium, an essential con- stituent of armor plate and armor- piercing proJectiles. Rhodesia and New Caledonia furnish between them the bulk of the chromium ore. Russia pro- duces substantial amounts. More ferro- tungsten and manganese are used to- day than was ever used before in the history of the world. Tungsten that used to bring some SC or $7 per unit is now bringing as much as $s6 for the same quantity. Every manganese mine in the world ie being worked 24 hours a day in the effort to turn out enough of this wonderful hardening substance for the preparation of war materials.
 Practically every shop in the United States that has a lathe has found one way or another to partici- pate in the intuition trade. There are even cabinet factories which have gone into making one or another of In Canada a manufactures Of undertaker's supplies joined the ranks of munition makers, furnishing drop metal for the manufacture of shrapnel."