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The Washington herald., 1918-05-24
The Washington Herald Today.

The Washington Herald this morning publishes
a special Red Cross edition of twenty-six pages
Fourteen of these pages devoted exclusively to
telling briefly the varied activities of the Red Cross
Although lengthy accounts are presented of the
work of this humanitarian organization, it would
take volumes to record its every action. And much
will never be told because selfsacrihce and heroism
are virtures which often die unheralded with their
modesty.
The remaining twelve pages of today's issue of
The Washington Herald devoted to the
chroncIing of the latest international, national and
local events of the day. But there is scarcely a
square inch any of these pages that the Red
Cross and its work is not emphasized.
Little has been said of the patriotism, personal
and financial sacrifices of the business and
merchants of Washington. Liberty loan, Red Cross,
or whatever the patriotic campaign might have
been, the business men and merchants have always
given ready response. Many Of them have been
the guiding spirits OF committees, and have con-
ributed much of their time and business experience
TO send campaigns the top. And they have
devoted thousands of dollars worth of advertising
space to the patriotic cause.
Aside from those copies going to regular sub
scribers, the entire edition OF The Washington
Herald this morning will be donated free to the
local chapter of the Red Cross.
Workers of the organization will be on the
streets today selling this paper. By buying copy
of The Washington Herald you will be aiding a
national body OF workers who speeding victory
through their messengers of mercy; you will be
aiding the Red Cross in which we believe, in which
our readers believe, in which Washington believes
and 4 which America believes.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-24
The EIouuence of Figures.

There was an unfortunate statement in Repre-
sentative Caldwelrs speech regarding the army in
the House yesterday He made a curiously NAL
apropos reference TO Great Britain. He said that
America has raised and equipped bigger army in
shorter time and now holds a greater section of
the fighting front, in ten months, than England
was capable of doing in twelve months. We began
with less went farther. and arrived with more in
shorter time. Yet their motive was necessity and
ours only desire"
In the first place, even assuming that this COM
parison is correct (there are numerous War De-
partment experts who would like to know where
Mr. Caldwell finds his authority for D, it is one OF
the most dubious sort, for the simple reason that
the present speeding up of American troops abroad
is due in large part to the loan of British shipping
Without the accession of this tonnage from the
British government, the United States would not
be able to make the showing of transport on which
Mr. Caldwell so proudly congratulates the war ad-
ministration. 1t is rifle chursh therefore, even
to suggest any comparison.
But waving aside this feature, what does the
New York legislator mean when he says their mo-
tive was necessity and ours only desre!" loose
Interpretation of it might mean that the United
States is not in the through any impeing ne
cessty to maintain its honor, to protect the
cause of democracy and civilization. 1t might be
thought to mean that America is in the through
only half-sentimental desire to help its friends.
Surely Mr.. Caldwell cannot mean this: for 1t IS an
echo of the "what-are-we-hgh ghting-for" interroga-
ton that has proven such deadly poison in the
hands of enemy propagandists.
We are glad to know that 10000 troops were
moved to France during the first ten days of the
present month. We are fascinated with the fore
cast that within another twelve months we shall
have between 100000 and 100000 men on the
battleline. That means, we take it, that the
will be brought to an end much more quickly than
conservative critics deem possible For it is indu-
bitably true that Germany will not be able to with
stand such crushing onslaught this mighty force,
combined with the Anglo-French armies. will be
able to exert 1t is also true that the war must
20 on until America reaches the battleline in sucl
The Washington herald., 1918-05-24
Why Percy Sobbed.

Reference at social affair was made to the
subject of conjugal infelcity, when this anecdotc
was fttingy related by Representative Frederick
H. Gillette, of Massachusetts,:
One afternoon two tramps knocked at the
back door of farm house and meekly asked the
farmers wife for something to eat Instead Of
giving them bread, she seized convenient broom
stick and began to beat them the head with
such good effect that they precipitously fled for the
gate. A mile down the road one OF the tramps
stopped running and sobbingly dropped beneath a
tree. &C.
turning to his comrade, "did she hurt your"
NO" answered Percy, with another burst, Of
"What's the matter then, old fellow?" quered
the second. "Why those tears?"
Tears of sympathy" answered Percy "Sympa-
thy for the lady's poor husband.
Evening Telegraph.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-24
Italy's Day.

Today is Italy Day throughout the United
States Today is the third anniversary OF the
day when Italy joined the ranks of the allies to aid
in the battle against the Hun led by madly am
bilious dcspot who would play with nations OF men
with pawns, crushing them to his will in his lust
for power.
Since that day the ranks of the allies have been
swelled by half the civilized world and our own
nation has joined the conflict, resolved victory.
Today has been set aside by the President
day when America should endeavor to show her
intense sympathy for the nation that has withstood
the battling OF the Austrian and German armies for
three years.
Italy's battle is Americas battle. Italy's losses
our losses; her gains our gains. Ground gained by
Italy is ground gained by country; ground
lost by Italy is ground lost by US. Italy looks to
the United States for sympathy, for encouragement
for help. quarter of million in her
battle line who have been raised in this country
and who cheer their comrades with cries OF
"Attaboy" Is America interested in 1taly's battle?
Has Italy the support OF this great country? Yes
Fly the Italian flag today; display the national
coors of our ally in the world battle for the liberty
of free men and the safety and invioabity of their
mothers, wives and daughters. Remember that
Italy's part in this war is important one. Italy
must win and America must help her, lending en-
couragement and sympathy
The Washington herald., 1918-05-24

power that Prussian resistance win be battered
down. Britain and France are already past the
zenith Of their strength. The future depends on us
The end of the war depends entirely ON when we
able to reach the peaof the load. far a. our
fighting forces are concerned.
On this basis, therefore. we cordially hope that
the splendid figures that Mr.. Caldwell presents-
and presents at least with the understanding that
they are authoritative-wil be justified by events.
Every American who 10 awed at the tremendous
program of the war administration should remem-
Der that the greater the preparation. the greater the
expenditures. the greater the sacrifices now. the
sooner will the worlds tragedy be brought to an
end.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-24
Y. w. c. A. POSTERS
ATTRACT ATTENTION

Y. W. c. A. members are using pos
ters to attract attention to their nu-
merous activities. The ingenuity Of
the young women in adapting maga-
zine covers, as well as their art in
originating unique and attractive pos
ters in the art department of the asso-
ciation, has been q subject OF much
favorable comment from visitors to
the home Of the organization.
Members OF the orga nization depend
very largely on their bulletin boards
for getting notices Of activities to
other interested members. Realizing
how greatly pictures attract and how
activities can be visualized in such a
manner as to attract passers-by, the
young women use the picture
route" SO far as possible in presenting
matters of interest.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-24
ALINE O. CHEER
EACH DAY O. THE YEAR
By John Kendrlek BANGS.
To RAIN.

TO RAIN.
o good old rain
That patters on my windowpane.
Some mortals sigh
When you come by
10 cleanse the air
And make a coming day more fair;
But unto me
You sing Of glee,
And thirsty fields grown fresh and
green
Because you've come upon the scene
Are richer far
Because you are
And that is why on rainy days
/ sing your praise,
Ana all day long
Rejoice in your dear patter-song.
Copyright, l9ls)
The Washington herald., 1918-05-24
MASON TRIANGLE CLUB
PLANS JOLLIFICATION

Ladies' Night will be celebrated IN
the form Of a Jollifcation meeting
by the Triangle Club of the Masons
at the next meeting Of the club, to
be held Saturday, June 1, at, the
Northeast Masonic Temple. Eighth
street. between z and F, northeast.
The entertainment will consist Of
solos, duets. recitations (dramatic),
lantern slides and dancing.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-24

They're trying to prove that Miss Lusk, on
trial for killing that Wisconsin horse-doctors wife,
had advanced marital theories" Shooting up
your affinitys family may be called not only an
advanced but hot theory.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-24

Special Correspondent Of The Washington Herald
New York. May 23.-"Oom. the Om-
nipotent," has fallen afoul of the Dis
trict Attorney again. The law seems
to have an unkind, materiaIistic lack
OF sympathy toward this particular
psychic who in flowing purple robes
and coaxed dollars from the cred
ulous.
"oom" has before been in the tolls.
In appearance he looks like the flap
pocketed. Substituted, pomaded par
lor cobra of the pre-war days. He
is a devil with the ladies who go
in for the cosmic urge, the assorted
purple vibrations. astral eccentrici-
ties. soul harmonies, luminous per-
sonalities and the rest OF the weird
sisterhood OF psychic catch words.
There are many of these spiritual
magicians who are to be prosecuated
on crude, impolite material criminal
charges. One in the Bronx collected
a tangible five-dollar bill the other
day from a worried and credulous
woman who was persuaded that her
purchase of q cryptic name" would
protect her son. who is an army
aviator, from any harm.
The arrest Of the dapper ''Oom''
and of several others has shown New
York that 1t has not progressed so
very altitudinously above the cultural
level of savage magic The amulet
has less potency than in the days
of Alexander TraIlianus. yet there is
still a good market for II.
The wonder Of the taking psychic
is the class Of people he attracts.
Many Of his patrons are high up in
the social world. hard-headed bust
ness men fall and one famous writer
was bitten by the psychic bug.
The rendezvous or retreats are in
the most select neighborhoods. Doors
are opened softly. heavy carpets
deaden all footballs and queer Egyp-
tian odors spoil perfectly good at
mosphere. Many Of the victims fall
into stupors after going through the
weird practices of the various cults,
One actress recently stated at a drug
investigation. that she became addict
ed to drugs by visiting these mystic
parlors.
A potential millionaire at .. with
ously and eighteen companies touring
the country with his music at the
same time. This in a few words de-
scribes Jerome Kern, who has literally
set the entire country dancing to his
melodies. He is a slender little chap.
weighing not more than 10 pounds
and big shell-rimmed glasses adorn
his aquiline nose. He was born in
England but has lived in America
for ten years. In the past twelve
months his income has been sl50.cnO.
broadway says he is the most modest
composer the street has ever had. He
rarely ever goes to see the PLAYS for
which he furnishes music and lyrics.
One OF the most exciting Incidents
OF the week In Lobsteria happened in
cafe near Forty-second street on
Broadway and reached the newspapers
with the names OF the principals de-
leted. He is a man of great means
and his wife is a noted beauty. They
were at breakfast overlooking the
passing throngs. It seems that the
grape fruit he was eating back-fired
or something at any rate a gentle spray
OF Juice fell on the front OF his bet
ter halfs dress. She curtly remon-
strated. He made another effort. The
grape fruit repeated and in a rage
she picked up a broiled mackerel she
was eating and slapped him across the
face with 1t. That was all.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-24

Xenie and Olga Romanof, daughters of Nick
Romanof have been doing the family laundry
work of late. The Romanoff family will eventually
be of some value to the world, if only as an ex-
ample.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-24

Our sympathy always goes to man who is a
drum major. How does he ever live up to the job
when he isn't parading?
The Washington herald., 1918-05-24

The Burleson- Roosevelt battle is too tame to
interest 1t reminds US of wrestling match
between a pair of professionals.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-24

The hidden treasure" in India, con-
sisting of gold boarded by individ-
uals. is estimated by the LONDON Fl
nancial Review at S2,OOO, 600 900.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-24

We read that hereafter good scent cigars will
cost cents Hurray All the good scent cigars
we ever saw cost dime
The Washington herald., 1918-05-24

Now that Congress has virtually de-
cided to accept the dictum OF secre-
tary McAdoo and proceed into the
damsntals which the members should
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-06
EXPRESS AGENTS !.
HONOR CHIEF,
Employees Of Northern to Attend
Funeral Of c. B. Newcomb

Northern Pacific train No. / this
morning picked up from all the larger
points in Montana and North Dakota
Northern Express Co agents who
were bound for ST. Paul to attend the
funeral services to be held there
Thursday afternoon for D.. B. New.
comb, the Oldest employe of the North.
ern, who died early Tuesday morning.
D. B. Newcomb for several years past
had been acting as travelling agent
In his early days he ran as an ex.
press messenger on the Bismarck div.
ision. with c. B. Cooper, now general
manager of the Northern, as his part
ner. The deceased had been with
the Northern Express Co. almost from
the date Of its origin His term Of
service began earlier than that Of w.
S. Hay, general superintendent, who
has been with the company 80 years,
and Newcomb was veteran with the
Northern when r. L. Walton, Bis
marck agent. entered the service u
years ago. Mr.. Walton Joined other
employees Of the company here this
morning, leaving on No. 4 for st. Paul
to pay his last respects to the memory
Of his revered chief tomorrow evsA.
lng. ssiRsSSfIr: 3sgiiS 4. fft,f 80
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-06
242,4 ,449 ACRES
\ OF US. LAND !.
=. ON TAX ROLLS
Big Addition to List of Property
to Be Assessed Reported
, by Auditor
McHENRY COUNTY LEADER

State Auditor NOsitZky has just fin
ished certifying to fifteen county aud
itors lands added to the counties tax
able real estate during the year 1917
by the proving up Of homesteads. The
federal lands which became private
property during 1917 total 242,449
acres. and at an average assessed val
uation of So the acre, they add almost
three-quarters of million to the tax
able property of North Dakota. These
lands will be spread on the. 1918 tax
rolls and will add to this years state
revenues, per instructions from Mr..
Kositzky.i
Lands certified are as follows: Ad.
ans, 2,116 acres, 1888 per acre aver
aged assessed valuation; ,I:illings, 23.-
33GG9, s2.S4; Bowman, 11,79S, $3.03;
Burke, SO3, 1881 Divide, 16,245, $4.19;
Dunn, 1892, $4.71; Golden Valley,
11.1O9:#$336: Hettinger. 996. $685.:
McHenry, 1O5,500, $3.50; lMountrail,
6,64g $3.43; Slope. 1891. $2.SS;
Starke, 1,0So, 1886; Williams, 24,540,
$.7s.
"A number of counties. such as Sioux,
Grant, MOuntrail. which lies in two
land districts, Ward, Burleigh, Sheri.
dan and Kidder, are yet to report on
homesteads proven up in 1917, and it
is probable there will be very con-
siderable further addition to the slice
of the public domain upon which
North Dakota will collect taxes for
the first time in 1918
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-06
RAIL CONTROL
FOR 81 MONTHS
AFTER THE WAR. !:
Conferecs Make a Tentative
Agreement in House-Sen'
ate Dispute

washington D. c.. March Gov
ernment control and operation OF rail-
roads probably will continue Tor
21 months after the war.
"A tentative agreement fixing that
time limit was reached late today by
c0nferees on the railroad control bill
as q compromise for two years, pro,
posed in the house bill, and Is months
in the senate The conferees expect
their tentative agreement finally, will
be presented to congress.
The conferees adjourned until to.
morrow with the important question
of rate making still in dispute. Com.
plete adjustment Of differences on the
measure is expected tomorrow In
view of intimations said to have come
from President Wilson that he would
not object to the senate bills provts-
ion, giving him power to initiate rates,
but retaining authority for their final
review by the interstate commerce
commission.
The conferees also finally ratified
their tentative agreement, bringing
III short line" railroads into the gov.
ernment system. The house pr0vis.
lbn for the short lines was sub.
stantially adopted by the sconferees
in lieu Of the senate's provision which
would affect only competitive lines. q
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-06

Six hundred farmer elevator man.
ayers, stockholders and patrons, gath.
cred here to attend the seventh an.
nual convention of the North Dakota
Farmer Grain Dealers association
this evening, through the courtesy of
Secretary F. o. Hellstrom. of the
North Dakota Council Of Defense will
see haw Uncle Sam makes war. Sec.
retary Helstrom yesterday offered Sec.
retary NJ. c. Gaulke of the association
the use Of some of the great war
films which are now being exhibited in
25O North, Dakota theatres, and Mr..
Gaulke promptly accepted. These
films will be shown tonight at the an.
nual session of the association to be
held in the municipal auditorium.
In addition, the Publicity Film Cor.
poratiOn. Of Bismarck, through its
president, F. Holmhoe, will present
q number OF reels showing the North
Dakota national guard in training at
Fort Lincoln. preliminary to its de.
,parture for Charlotte, N. C., last fall,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-06
CLAIMS. !
: JOHN REDMOND
!. IRISH /. S. LEADER
Great Nationalist Passes Away
This Morning Through =
Heart Failure y-
END HADsBEEN EXPECTED
Convention Which Supported the
Statesman Adopts Res0lu:
=.
;, tions of Sympathy

London, March 6.--John Z. Red
mond, the Irish nationalist leader, died
this morning
Mr.. Redmond who underwent an
operation in London last Friday, pass
ed fair day yesterday ana apparent
ly was maintaining the progress
shown Monday. f.. {
The Irish convention, which had
been supported by Mr. Redmond, yes
terday adopted a message of SYM
pathy I'M which an earnest wish was
expressed, for his early and complete
recovery.
End Comes Peacefully. -
Mr.. Redmond passed away peace
fully at 7:45 O'clock today Death
was due to heart failure, following the
recent operation, which was for an
intestinal obstruction. This was torne
courageously and it relieved the pa
tient, but heart failure intervened
Tuesday night. : (
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-06
WHITE PLOTTED
SL0AN'S DEATH.
. IS new CLAIM
Revulsion of Sentiment Exper-
fenced in Hazelton as New
Stories Come Out
PRISONER IS IN BISMARCK
Transferred to Burleigh County
Jail for Safe Keeping E.
! Bodies Shipped
PRISONER IS IN BISMARCK

Hazelton, N. d., March 6.-There
has been revulsion of feeling here
toward Clarence White, slayer OF
Charles D. Sloan, his former employer
and benefactor, and R. S. Piatt, as
new developments leading up to the
double killing are being. brought to
light Scott Cameron. states attorney
for Emmons county, was interviewed
here today by friends Of the dead men
who state they have positive evidence
that White plotted the murder of
Sloan; that the gun with which the
killing was done had not been carried
for months, as White claimed, but
that it was purchased here in Hazel
ton on Saturday or Sunday; that
White had made threats that "some
thing was going to happen to a certain
enemy OF his" and that White, on
Monday morning, went out along the
road which Sloan was expected to fol.
low in coming. into town and lay in
wait for his former employee .."
Friends Make Charges
Friends of Sloan allege that White
bit by a bit built up the story which
he told the states attorney following
his arrest on Monday, and that this
story does not jibe with the facts.
There are witnesses here, it is said,
willing to swear that they have posi-
tive knowledge the killing was premed'
itated, and that White, armed with the
gun later did such deadly work, did
lie in wait for Sloan on the road lead.
ing into Hazelton. There are others
who profess to have heard vague
threats made by White against an
unnamed enemy, and still others who
state they can testify positively as to
the purchase of the gun, not more
than 4S hours preceding the murder
White to Bismarck
White passed through Hazelton this
morning in custody of Sheriff mein.
there are no other prisoners in the
Bismarck for safe-keeping. The avow.
ed reason for this transfer is that
there are no other priosners in the
Emmons county Jail and that White
can be cared for more economically In
the Burleigh county prison. There
are some, however. who contend that
the officers fear violence if White re.
mains in the county. The same train
which bore White to Mckenzie, to
transfer for Bismarck, carried the
body of his first victim, c. D. Sloan,
the latter's brother. o. F. Parker, and
Mrs. Sloan and her children, who are
accompanying the remains to Parker,
S. D., where funeral services will be
held Thursday. From Mckenzie the
body of Sloan will be carried on the
same train with the remains Of r. S.
Piatt, who died in the Bismarck hospi-
tai Tuesday morning, and who also
will be buried at Parker, S. D., whence
all of the principals in this tragedy
came to North Dakota two years ago.
Mrs. Piatt will accompany the body OF
her husband.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-06
ROUNDING UP
BANDIT GANG;
OF SLAYERS
One Dead, One in Custody and
Police Seek Third of Gov
ington Murderers 4

Covington, Ky, March 6.-Wfth one
bandit dead, apd suspect inscustody,
the police of three cites, govington,
and Newport, Ky., and Cincinnati, o.,
are searching the river front for the
third member Of the gang which held
up a meeting of the Ninth Ward Build
ing association Of Covngton last night
and killed two. of the directors and
wounded third. the latter, the chief
of police of C0vington. One OF the
bandits was killed by the chief of
police after he had shot down the two
directors.
y.q The shooting was the boldest in this
IN years, and it believed the
burglarssobtahe shout $500.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-06
LABOR PARLEY
Is UNFINISHED
Several Members Absent at Con-
ference of Labor Plan
ming Board

Washington, D. c., March G.-Con-
ferences of the labor planning board
which is to outline basis of rela-
tions for employers and labor during
the war will be resumed tomorrow
with several members absent, accord
ing to indications last night. Frank
-. Walsh, chosen by the labor dele
gates to represent the public. prob
ably will be detained in Chicago by
the arbitration of the packing house
wage dispute. Victor Olander and T..
A. Rickert of the labor delegation
also had not arrived last night. For.
mer President Taft, named by the
employers as a representative of the
public is expected in the morning and
all of the five representatives of the
employers probably will be present
Frank j. Hay and William L. Hutch
eson of, the labor delegation said the
absence Of their colleagues would not
postpone the beginning of discus.
siOns.