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The Washington herald., 1918-03-04

bility with respect to winning the war and an un-
necessary sacrifice Of American lives.
at appears from Mr. Togo's statement that
Japan beginning with os,ooo tons in 1914, has de-
veloped her shipbuilding to be able to turn
out 100000 tons a year provided she can get
steel The yards there, the labor is assembled.
1t further appears that prior to entry into
the war her shipbuilders contracted for 100000
tons of American steel, and that it was largely
fabricated and is in storage. Then our gov
ernment laid an embargo, and having exhausted
their steel supplies the Japanese yards, with ships
partly done, closing down. The cmbargoed
steel is necessary, is it declared to be- for
our shipping program. The steelmakers are able
to furnish enough, and more, both for ourselves
and Japan.
Japan offered if 100000 tons of steel were al
lowed to her, to furnish the United States with
10000 tons of ships during 1917, and 10000 tons
between January. 1918. and September, 1910
100000 tons in all. For herself and for hire to
the other allies she would retain 100000 tons.
But even the ships under the Japanese flag would
serve the allies Germany is sinking ships and the
allies are floating them. Obviously it is not vital
where, or under what flag they go into the water.
"The Shipping Board says 'Shipsl Ships!
Shipsp And it seemingly will not make use of a
source capable of furnishing 100000 tons year
Such a policy is scarcely understandable. Can it
be that our government is meanly dstrustful of an
ally, engaged in forcing a one-sided bargain, or
playing for a postwar commercial advantage that
is at war with the Presidents declaration?"
The Washington herald., 1918-03-04
The Queen Is Dead.

, When noted parsonage dies bc he ruler OF
ratiOn or champion prize fighter, recount again
Inc events OF his Hic his battles, his triumphs his
defeats his hie's history. We the death
OF any man who in life did something better than
his fellows could do it. We sorry that he is
gone; and We are glad that once he lived
Not long ago Duchess Skylark Ormsby died.
Maybe you have not heard OF her death, and maybe
you did not even know that Duchess Skylark Orms-
by lived in this land.
Duchess Skylark Ormsby a Not
ordinary COW, but of superior accomplish
mcnts. That she lived means TO this country
and he world than all the achievements of all the
worlds prize fighters, wresterS, and most of its
kings, statesmen, and millionaires.
For Duchess Skylark Ormsby, queen of the dairy
world, made it clear. beyond the shadow of a
doubt that it is the welI-bred COW which will end
the milk problems OF our future days. This cham
pion OF all proved that the our
milk and butter questions lies in the quality of the
COWS in American dairies and not in mere guam
tity. Were all American milk of Duchess
Skylark Ormsby's standard, the nations butter and
milk supply would be large enough to meet every
demand.
The Duchess lived up in Minnesota. 1t was
there she broke the worlds record by producing
in year 2776I pounds of milk and 10000 pounds
OF butterfat.
You and your children and your chdren's chill
dren will have more milk to drink and more butter
for your bread because this queen of dairy COWS
lived and inspired breeders of dairy cattle to
strive for the ideal cow.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-04
REFUGEES - 3, B ss L

down and proceed 10 recuperatd
Those little refugees enabled him
reach q valiant old eye.
That old campaigner, as every
one knew, had a background of DO
mesuc tnfeiicIty. So he wasn't tor
between his desire to stay in publiI
life and his fondness for spendinI
his evenings with his family. In >
sense, his small refugees were a com
pensation for the large refuge ~
might have had in a happy bonel
He, was different from another pub
lie man Of his period whose lie ~
the world was one Of almost unin
terrupted turmoil But the instsnd
enter my front door," he used t1
say i leave IL all behind. Wbe,I
have been there a half hour NJ
seems to me almost unreal"
Here was the greatest tributs
that he could have paid to his fam
ily and to himself. For if he baf
not been fine in his nature he coUI1
not have built up that kind Of refs
uge so successfully.
There are those who never tbIBr
about the Importance Of having reIieT
stations in their days. And such re-
liefs as may be theirs for the taxing
they will neglect or ignore aItogethey.
When they find life becoming almost
intolerably dull they think the fsUIt
lies in life. 1t seldom occurs 70 then,
that II may lie in themselves.
What is the greatest Of all refuresy
IL we were 10 ask this question Of
many people we should find the an
swers varying in an e1traordinar ~
way. There are men nowadays who
say that their lives have been saved
by golf and Il is unquestionabIe that
becoming interested In a simple Earne
played out OF doors has relieved an
immense amount OF nervous tensio-.
and physical stodginess.
And We all know those peonIs VIII.
IND comfort in playing solitaire.
The unproductive refugees have their
place. Perhaps their being refuges a.
enough.
But the productive refugees are the
best OF all, those that give not onIv
relief and variety to the dsys hut
add TO the enrichment OF life.
Ask the religious people about ref
uges. They will tell you that tbcv
know the best OF all, the one tbst
makes all the others seem unirnnor-
tant, the one that can meet al N.
trials. great and small. Wh-n ey.r,--
thing else fails, the supreme co,rso-
iauon and the ineKha Istibie ,7u,, 4.
Of power.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-04
The Congressional Record.

Careful reading OF the Congressional Record
from day to day would form a basis for a wide
knowledge OF ones country. Very little that is
said in Senate or House reaches the press and
we fear that not enough finds its way the think
ing public.
As a matter OF fact the great majority OF those
elected or selected to high places in govern
ment are men OF wide information and much above
the average in ability to express their views.
4 Congressman makes a life study of govern
ment and all its iunctions-and when he speaks
the papers record in the briefest space some one
point in the address. Stripped OF context and con-
cluson it is often only the skeleton of an opino ion.
Now that the Congressional Record is so hard
TO get some people reading it-and to their
benefit
Every now and then the gentlemen OF Con-
gress get a good laugh. For instance, on Friday
Mr.. Raincy, of Illinois, was addressing the House
on the recent fuel order. Here's the colloquy in
the Record:
Mr.. Randall Mr. Speaker will the gentleman
yield?
Mr.. Rainey. Yes.
Mr. Randall The breweres OF the country are
using 100000 tons of coal year. Does the
gentleman know whether DR.. Garfield intends to
try to any OF that?
Mr. Raney l do not know.
Mr. London. The product OF the brewery sup
plies certain kind of heat also, does it not?
Mr.. Rainey. The gentleman may be able TO
qualify as an expert that l cannot.
We offer the suggestion that this is debatabe
and we name Senator Sheppard and Representative
Cary to go to it.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-04
"The Unbeliever," a Picture Play.

An actor of the legitimate in commenting
recently on the permanency of the film as an
amusement factor said that the public was firing
of the movies and would return to patronage
of the spoken drama.
A producer of films of the better sort took
issue and said that such strides had been and
would be made that the movies would grow in
public favor. He illustrated his point by quoting
box office receipts for films which far exceeded
any production OF the speaking stage.
Yesterday there was produced for the first time
in Washington a picture of such remarkable in
tcrest because of its theme and its art that it
would seem the movie has the best of the
argument. "The Unbeliever" is up to the minute
in photography, in interest and we'll deserves the
name of superfeature.
I'VE need better pictures" say many. Well,
here is one-a story that thrills you with glori-
Gus patriotism. that visualizeS the enemy. that is
consistent in story and directon-a photoPlay
worthy your patronage and appreciation.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-04
Billy Sunday.

To parapbrase James Whtcomb Riley's poem,
Tor moment we feel like saying to Billy Sunday:
Take ker' O. yourself Bill" for Billy Sunday left
the Washington people anxious about his health.
When the choir sang Lead, kindly light amid
the encrcling gloom" one seemed to realize that in
these services the evangelist was literally giving
himself to the God he worshpped. We doubt not,
but in the other days Christ had in His train the
Billy Sundays OF His tme-flippant of speech, but
sound OF heart; careless Of conventions. but true
unto death.
Billy Sunday did Brighten Up the Corner"
He prayed and you smiled-but back of your smile
was the consciousness that the prayer real.
and that life was earnest only when you had faith
in the Giver OF all Good. Billy thundered and whs-
pcrcd his way into your heart. Ii he needed a
Sledge hammer to awaken you he used it as
Smithy might. If he pleaded, his voice
mellow as your mothers. He knew people and
people knew hIm-and because OF that many. OF
them found friend and Savior at the same time.
Somehow Billy could paint only real artist
could, the picture of the Christ who died on Cal
vary. He pictured the One who bore uncom-
1lainingly the burden OF your sins that you got
, q new conception OF the first supreme sacrifice.
Yes he will be missed, but his loss is tempered
h., the knowledge that he helped virtue and hurt
C. il; that he proven ranting hypocrite, but
man full-bloodcd waging war against the devil
in wh2tcvcr guisc he might appear.
The thought that fingers is this: Billy Sunday
was the man who turned the barren soil and sowed
the good seed. 1t is another's duty TO nurture and
.:,rncr the crop. He found unploughed ground and
BY his mighty power he turned it into garden To
care for that garden. to sprinkle it with deeds OF
kindness and TO give il thc sunshine OF approval is
oar 'duty-yours and mine
And to that marvellous woman. Nell, this only
need be said, that Bilry's message is her message,
Tor in the dark and dreary hours she ever
watchiul OF "hcr boy" And Ma" Sunday can 60
on with the full knowledge that her husband has
been the greatest single instrument or good this
country has known.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-04
Monday, March 4. 1915.

Uranus rules for evil early in the
morning. but late Mars is in benehc
aspect
1t is a favorable sway for military
affairs making for safety and success.
except in aviation. which has rather q
sinister direction.
There is a sign today that indicates
treachery and warns against spies,
even in the army and affiliated organ
izatfons.
Under this aspect Of Uranus It is
held easy TO hatch plots and carry
them out. so extreme vigilance should
be exercised. especially in guarding
public buildings.
During this month the planets ap-
pear to forecast much movement on
the part OF United States troops and
it is prophesied that all their expert
ences will be superlative and eNtraor-
dinary. Astrologers predict brief but
intense participation in the war.
The Pacific Coast comes under u
rule OF the stars that presages internal
and external dangers in the various
States.
In the great Northwest peril turks,
the seers declare. through secret
Vaccinations OF enemies, who may
incite Iumbermen and others to deeds
OF violence.
There is again the prognosucation
of strikes and labor troubles.
AstroIogers foresee perils in political
agitation which may have serious re-
suits in the autumn.
Many changes in Congress are fore
shadowed by the planets. owing to SEN
sational incidents and startling events
that will mark the coming summer.
Increase in interest in spiriusIn and
occultism. so long predicted for the
United States. will be very marked
fer midsummer. when st-a-cr
stories will find credencs.
Persons whose birthdste Il ls Trce-
ably will have an active year n bus
ness that will prove fairly p0oSpS0cuS-
II change is avoided The young y II
court and marry, but they should ~
extraordinarily cautious.
Children born on this day are likely
to he exceedingly vital and Nlscrous,
These subjects OF Pisces are often
very abrupt in manner, self-centered
and successful.
Copyright. rise
The Washington herald., 1918-03-04
NEW YORK HOTEL ARRIVALS,

New York. March 5-The following
Washingtonians are registered at To-
cal hotels:
Miss Hilton and Mrs. o. H. Plstt,
WELLINGTON; S. D. Lincoln, Ansonia;
c. S. Moon and L. A. SpieSs, Flan-
ders: l.. J. Osborn. Navarro; II. c.
Purdy and Mrs. II. c. Purdy. New
Victoria; ID. Whitley, Grand; f. WILL
amson and Mrs. E. Williamson, Abe
marie; +. J. Berry, Grand; w. Caffin
and Mrs. w. Caffin, Marie Antoinette;
A, DAILY. Flanders; n. B. Ehler and
Mrs. n. B. Ehler, Bristol; r. l. Green.
Park Avenue; A. S. johnson, Breslin ;
f. c. Wiley. Belmont; J. Anthony,
Hermitage: II. $. Blackman. Wood
ward; C. n. Brown, W. G. Curry and
F. c. Joubert, Longacre: c. F. Doane
and C. Z. MUrrell. Herald Square.
BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVES,.
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NJ. Goldenberg; H. J. Sanger, blan-
kets. upholstery; Grand.
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real lace, novelties, lingerie, kimonos,
neckwear; Latham.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-04
Japan.

1t has been too bad that the steel negotiations
between Japan and the United States failed. No
one ever understood exactly why. The War Trade
Board never made any statement on the subject
When Amairo Sato recalled from the Wash
ington Embassy two months ago and Baron Ishii
sent in his place il generally understood that
the impaSse steel was responsible for the
move, although this popular impression was never
confirmed by word from Tokyo or limited from the
State Department
1t is evident, however, that the American pub
lie will demand statement the Japanese nego-
tations before long, and that the War Trade
Board will have to supply it The Japanese side
of the is presented in the current number
of the North American Review. What this case is
is succinctly told in the New York Globe in the
following way:
Does Mr.. Togo, who reveals an intimate
knowledge of the ship negotiations between Japan
and the United States, tell the truth in the SEN
sational article he has contributed to the North
American Review?
"If he tells the truth, or substantially the
truth, then something is occurring at Washington
comparable to the Goethals-Denman controversy
of last summer which put back the shipping pro-
gram four months. If the facts are as stated,
whoever is to blame, whether Shipping Board or
State Department is assuming a grave resnons;
The Washington herald., 1918-03-04

An old gentleman once told me that
he thought the scholars Of the world
had lost a great deal BY neglecting
the classics. When / smiled TO show
how modern 4 was In my attitude he
held up one hand in gentle protest:
Il am not sure that I have made
my meaning quite plain" ne said.
with his air OF old-fashioned courtesy.
1T is not that ] think the classic
writers have any more wisdom than
these Of later periods. II Is simply
that in my time, and before my time.
il was the fashion for men who took
pleasure and perhaps a little pride
in scholarship to make friends with
the classic authors. In fact, for me.
to read the classics has been one OF
the chief sources OF delight In life.
Other sources have left me disap-
pointed or saddened. The classics have
remained always human and fresh
and inspiring. ! make a point OF
reading from them every day. II
were 20 let h day go by without read
ing ! should feel musty, much as II
/ had not had my daily bath"
So 1t wasn't the decline Of the
classics the old gentleman really de-
plored. 1t was the decline OF a habit
that had grown out Of the scholastic
reverence for the classics. a habit that
had been a great mental refuge for
men of his kind Incidentally, OF
counse. that refuge was al the more
effective for taking the mind away
from the present back into antiquity.
The change must have been all the
more valuable for carrying a reminder
OF the transformers in human eNpe-
rience. the folly so popular among
human beings OF resenung and la
menting over trials repeated from
generation 70 generation, instead of
accepting them as part Of life and
learning how 10 become their masters.
There was an aged political n,
long active in Massachusetts,, who
was the wonder and admiration of
his colleagues on account of his en-
durance. 1t seemed as IL nothing
could tire him out. He would go
through the most arduous cam
paigns. often speaking a dozen
times a day. Those who didn't
know him could not understand how
he managed to keep so well. The
secret was perfectly simple. His
self-control reached even to his
sleeping. As he rode from hall TO
hall he would manage TO secure
forty winks. No matter how vio-
lently he might speak. how excited
he might become. the instant he
was on the platform he would cain
The Washington herald., 1918-03-04
Loyal Women to Meet;
Work Is for Hospitals

There will be a meeting of the
Legion of Loyal Women, War
Emergency Committee, at 10 o'clock
each Wednesday morning at the
residence of the president. Mrs.
Mary Logan Tucker. 1886 Euclid
street.
Members are requested to be
present and they may bring friends
who are interested in the work of
the Legion. The Legion is engaged
in the work Of making pillows for
the base hospitals in the United
States. Those who have feathers,
pillows or feather beds which they
will donate, are requested to noti-
fy Mrs. Tucker.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-04
Brave Gunners Mate
Commended by Daniels

Secretary Daniels has commended
Horace s. Davis. chief gunners
mate, Of the L. S. S. Margaret for
gallantry. In the night OF January
25 last, Davis. who was junior Of
ficer of the deck. heard a cry for
help from a man who had fallen
from the U. s. S. GaIatea- He
called to the chief Quartermaster
to turn on the searChlight and
dived overheard. He swan to the
other man and kept him afloat
until help came.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-04
VOLUNTEER TO HELP HOOVER

c. p. Doe. president. OF the North
Pacific Steamship Company; John d.
Fletcher. formerly of the Luckenback
Steamship Company, both of San
Francisco, and Harold p. PIummer,
of the Union Steamship Company and
Union Lumber Company OF Los An
geles, have joined the United States
Food Administration as volunteers in
connection with the handling of ma
rine transportation problems for the
administration.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-04
Semper Fideis.
IThe Cbanson Of the United states Marine Co

he CbansoB of the United states Marine Corpsl
There is a motto bold
Written in letters gold,
Blazoned on every fold
Qoyal and jealousy
On that proud flag we bear,
Peerless beyond compare,
Borne with us everywhere,
SEMPER FlDELIS.
Hundreds of years and moro
Sea- soldiers of the corps
Battled on land and shore
None could dispel US.
Trained to the fighting art,
We did soldiers part;
Woven within each heart
SEMPER FIDELIS.
Record without a spot,
We've not single blot,
Though some may know it not
(Some may be jealous).
Let every nation know
We never quit the foe,
But give them blow for blow
SEMPER FIDELIS.
Well may the foeman wait,
Falter and hesitate,
Knowing that death or fate
Only can quell US.
Well fight and win the day
When banners point the way
Whose starry folds display"
SEMPER FIDELIS.
Graves of Our men who died.
Strangers have stood beside
"Honored and sanctihed
Heroes"-they tell u.s.
More than the flowers they spray
Graves where our comrades lie
Would be simply to say
"SEMPER FIDELIS."
The Washington herald., 1918-03-04
BAND CONCERT PROGRAM

The United States Marine Band 0rches-
trs, William Il. ssntelmann, leader, will
give q symphony concert At the Marine
Barracks today at 80 .. m Program:
Symphony No. 4 in A major Utabenl-..
.,,...................Me .Mendelssohn- BGrtholdy
l. AllegIo yiyAce. . Andante cou moto
; Con mOto moderate. l. SaltarelIo.
presto.
Piano solo. "H1ngariAn Phsnt&Sia" .LAszt
Musician Norman Scala
Ballet suite, Prince Ador'' '........ .Ruehoef
!. Dance Of the DemouS- Z Dance q
the Gypsies -Maxurka- ) Pas de deuI-
PolkA grazioso. l. Ballabile-Wsltx
Overture, william Tel1". -Ro&ln
''Ths Star spsngded Bsnn9."
The Washington herald., 1918-03-04

salt your corn advises Assistant Secretary
OF Agriculture Vrooman. And if that docs no
good, try plaster
The Washington herald., 1918-03-04

Special Correspondence The Washington Herald.
New York. March 3.-As Samuel
Pepys might record in his dairy: Up
mighty sleepy and furry tongued and
did vow TO eschew the horrendous
salade concoction Of garlic which has
been my favorite dish for several
nights. Comes the agent from Mr.
Brentano's, the bookseller. with the
pleases me nightly. and I have re-
solved to do much reading which
have overlooked OF late.
To call on E. simpson, the barrister.
who has had a fit of ague and is sup
ported on CrutChes, and We discOursed
on this and that and in especial a
playactress friend just married, and
she is. it seems, very rich in rings and
gay togs and like a lady. and says
she is matched well and We wondered
at the folly OF her husband.
For a stroll through the town and
did see a young lady of the chorus
whose skirts reached only a short
way below her knees. and the wench
=
the crowds. Thence to the dog show
at Madison Square Garden and saw
many fine CANNES. in especial home
ly Airedale named Jerry" which 1
was tempted to buy until I learned
the price was % pounds and l backed
away in. confusion.
Home where fell TO reading Will
liam Johnstone's new mystery story,
The House OF Whispers a throb-
bing tayle and afterward I dispatched
him a note Of compliment and he did
reply by the boy: IF l ever can
get you to say you consider Bill John
stone as good at writing as you con-
sids yourself at the pool table, I'll
live content. Thanks"
In the evening with Fred c Kelly,
the scrivener, and my wife. poor
wretch. to see a new play Booth
Harrington hath done. and found it
dull. albeit his books amuse me
nightly. and afterward to red wine
inn, very Bohemian, and young whip
per snappers and painted women car
ried on. and then came an argument
about the reckoning. and at length
Kelly forced me to pay, albeit l was
his guest. He finds great humour in
these things, which amuse me not at
all. And so home in a hired vehicle
and to bed, very late.
He'll be a railroad president or a
hat check magnate some day. His
gifted genius is already being heard
above the roar OF the Long Island
Railroad. He is New York's first
candy butcher poet.
Sometimes his poetry joIts a bit.
but SO do the trains. But the verses
amuse the passengers. and, what is
more important. they produce tangi-
Bile results in the form OF sales.
As train. leaves the Pennsylvania
terminal and enters the darkness Of
the tunnels under the river, the pas
sengers hear something like this:
Maybe your girl is feeling blue.
Buy her some candy Just made for
two"
A little later on he sings out:
IF your journey will take you far,
Get some nut chocolate, a nickel a
bar"
Even such a prosaic thing as a
newspaper does not make him faIter.
When he has a bunch Of late papers
he sings out:
Get the late news,
It's sure to amuse"
The Washington herald., 1918-03-04

Old man Won Hindenburg is still delaying his
spring drive. Perhaps he has at last decided that
a spring drive is not joy ride.