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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02

New York. Jan. Precedent WILL
sons experiment. In federal railroad
control will inevitably lead to public
ownership.
Control without ownership has
been tried and failed in Europe. Ger
many tried 1t long before the war;
and she soon passed to complete ma
tional ownership with immense hnan-
oial. social and strategical profits.
Such successes as she has reaped in
the field. and such financial resisting
power as she has shown would have
been impossible had her railroads
been In private hands.
Germany's nationaliged railroads
are the most valuable asset in Eu-
rope. She acquired the asset only
after a severe political struggle.
Like the United States. Germany
started with private railroad con-
struction and operation. When Prus-
STA began building in 1888. she laid
down the principle that the state
should merely encourage construction
In thinly peoplsd districts. which prt-
waite capitalists ignored. Smaller Ger
man states from thu first regarded
railroad building as a state function;
but only Baden and Brunswick built
their own roads.
In 1870, In the earlier stage OF Ger
man railroad construction. only per
cant of the mileage belonged to the
state; yet forty years later exactly
half of the mileage belonged to the
state: and in the year before the war
only 8 per cent of the mileage was
In private hands.
Bismarck the Matchmaker.
Bismarck nationaliEed the Prussian
railroads. Until 1880. private owner
ship was almost universal In Prussia:
but In the next thirty years. the state.
without formally declaring for public
ownership. got control OF many lines
and bought some. Blsmarck's orig
inal plan was for unification and own
ership of all railroads by the imperial
government; and tn 1874 he created
an imperial railroad offlce" and sub
mitted TO the federal council an i'm
periat railroad law for sr
ownership. In the following vel
got the Prussian legislatures co
to the buying up of all private
sian roads and their transfer to
proposed imperial ownership depart
IN sent Hts plan failed. owing to the
opposition of Bavaria. and. instead,
he entrusted hts chief assistant with
the less ambitious task OF naftonalir-
ing Prussia's railroads. The national
ixer, the Prussian minister OF public
works. was MRybach.
Maybach pushed the scheme. frat
In tina form of state control and op-
Grafton, and then state ownership.
After Overcoming oppos,tfor1 in the
PrussIan diet. he passed laws which
established state central. but kept In
mind the ultimate aim OF state own
ership.
Stockholders Bought Out
| TIA xchar,a xrss carrsas ,nrorxb on
.bs fo,,oyv,n, rrtr,,niss. payore ex.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02
BANDITS
FIRE ON RANGERS

Eagle Pass, Tex. Jan THAT the
Mexican bandits fired ct least ATTY
shots at the Texas rangers ana Amer
lean troops with whom they fought .
running battle across the Rio drande
river from the Indto ranch before the
Americans returned the are has been
definitely learned. MsxicAn Authort-
ties are noncommittal on the matter.
but IL has been ascertained that the
Casualties were between fifteen snd
thirty-6ve. No Americans were hit.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02
Bnsiness Rlock pcnroyesi.

Catskill. N. T.. Jan. An entire
block of buildings in the business Sec
t!onl Of this village was destroyed by
IRE this morning at q loss OF over
yl60, 900. Over ton Of mail was lost
when the postoffice burned. Dyna-
mite used to rass the framework OF
the buildings shattered window panes
and showcases along Main street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02

Mcnssssn. Pa. Jan. Fire caused
Of .Monessen's business section. entail
tng = loss Of 3so.oeo,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02
HEART Of BUSINESS SECTION IN RUINS;
LOSSES ARE ESTIMATED lat s5,l00,0O0;
ONE FIREMAN KILLED AND TEN INJURED

Successive Explosions Cause Flames to
Break Out Afresh at Frequent Intervals.
Famous Monticello Hotel and Other
Fine Buildings Destroyed--ConAagration
Believed Under Control Late at Night.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02

Are usefufiy active IN MANY
lines Of humanitarinss
work. Read ali about thest
In the Sunday BdftiOu
Of THE RICHMOND TIR-
GINIAN.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-02
All Virginia
Smiles

Every Sunday morning
over '~Ye Byrdtowne Cos
SIP" a page of cartoon
comment on current events
drawn by Russell 8. Hen
derson for THE RICH
MOND vIRGINIAN.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1918-10-09
and not a "hold -bac OK. Z

and not a "hold back z
And national prohibition must come,
because under the American scheme OF
government, no state can exercise COM
plete and controlling influence over the
liquor traffic. The state controls state
license, and little else. The federal
government controls interstate COM
merce, navigable waters, and mails
which carry advertisements, treaties,
imports and exports, federal license,
the testimony Of federal revenue Off
GERS all territory belonging to the fed
eral government even within the
bounds Of the state itself. The liquor
problem is a federal question; for the
federal government alone can exercise
a direct and conclusive control Of the
traffic; and therefore national prohibi-
ton by federal amendment to the con-
stitution is the ultimate solution Of the
liquor problem. This state must count
one in helping to bring the result--a
saloonless nation and stainless flag.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1918-10-09
PRIZES OFFERED
Farm Journal Gives National Awards
5ss for CrOp Raising.

The Farm Journal, Philadelphia is
aiming to encourage intensive cultiva-
ton and an increase in the production.
of corn, wheat, cotton, potatoes, oats,
and alfalfa, and, as a reward, will Of
fer three prizes for each crop
The first prize will be national
gold medal and a cash prize Of s., 900 !;
the second prize a national silver
medal and $500; the third prize, ma
2tional bronze medal and $3.50. .
The medals, which will be especially
designated and engraved, will contain
the owners name and address, the crop
and the size Of the yield. The
offer is not restricted to readers or
Subscribers Of the Farm Journal, but
is open to all farmers of America.
There are no entrance fees of amy sort
and no elaborate rules to be complied
with. All the contestant has to do is
to raise the crop and prove it,.
There is a chance here for every boy
and girl, and it is expected that many
of the younger folk will be among the
contestants 49, ~-s-yt. .s..-.. ! s@5s
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1918-10-09
North Star College

Rev. s. w. SWenson has kindly con-
scented to take charge of the religious
instruction at the college during the
ensuing year. The class meets every
Friday morning. >.-
A Bible class has been organized
which will meet in conjunction with
the Sunday school every Sunday morn
ing. Our students have been asked to
atte1tl and they have already made
start. Prof. N. A. S. Miller has kindly
consented to teach the class. ~t
Nine new students enrolled for work
on Tuesday. Many more are expected
during this week. -
We expect several visitors here dur
ing part of this week in connection
with the installation services at the
Swedish Lutheran church.
Mr.. Oscar Peterson, janitor at the
Washington building, has been kind
enough to help out by building our fires
and attending to our heating plant
We are looking for couple of boys
who are willing to work mornings and
evenings The nature Of the work is
sweeping and busting our building,
cleaning windows, etc. Those who are
interested will kindly apply at the col
lege Office .atsany time during this
week. Az / -. -. z ss..z..-.
Several pK our students have joined
the Swedish Lutheran church choir
! Cur total enrolment. to-date mall
the departments is ninety-fve. This is
very good considering that the fall
work on our farms is not yet finished.
The Whittier Literary Society will
meet for organization some time this
week. Programs and lunches will be
continued as formerly~~~-Watch for
particulars next week.
Carl Lindgren, commercial graduate
Of 1917, has accepted a position with
the Swedish American State Bank.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1918-10-09
Card of Thanks.

The Fourth Liberty Loan Committee
of Vega desires to thank every loyal
citizen of the town for the splendid
manner in which they have come to
the support of the government in this
critical time as shown by their liberal
subscriptions for bonds. We also want
to express our appreciation of the
valued efforts of the Red Cross ladies,
who co-operated with the committee to
make Liberty Day a great success.
And my personal thanks to all. 'N =
* AUG. G. HAGGLUND, +
- Cha irman.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1918-10-09
TEMPERANCE
WHY Put Prohibition Into the Consti-
tuition?
BY Clarence True Wilson.

tuition?
ID BY Clarence True Wilson.
Prohibition should be put into the
constitution of this state:
Because alcohol is not food, but a
poison.
Because it does nobody any good,
and uncounted millions irreparable
wrong. r. -
Because it's manufacture and sale
within the social compact, is not a bus
aness but a crime. .".".r.
. Because the liquor traffic is vast
enough as Il public evil to justify this
extreme measure.
Because this evil is statewide. and
active everywhere. and the remedy
must be as extensive as the wrong.
Because statewide prohibition alone
goes to the source Of the trouble and
strikes down the manufacture as we'll
AS the sale.
Because fictitious lines whether OF
precinct. township, county, ward or
city so limit prohibition as to deprive
it of a fair chance to do it's work .
Because this is the only method so
siety ever uses in dealing with kindred
vices what have we done with the
gambling hell, the lottery and the
brothel but prohibit them?
Because nothing short of constitu-
sional amendment is permanent enough
TO give prohibition fair trial. What
she people thus adopt will stay till
they see fit to change it,
Because the liquor power is dis
turber of the public peace. It threat
ems public safety; it induces private
vice: it fosters crime and political cor
ruption and every community in the
state needs and will equally profit by
its Punishment.
Because in dealing with recognized
crimes and great public evils prohibi'
ton is the fundamental principle OF
government and hence should be i'm
Dedded in the constitution, and must
not be left to mere statutory enact
ment. What is wrong in one part OF
the state cannot be right in another.
Because our present local option
laws are aimed at the saloon and the
blind pig, but the center of evil and
the instignation of <lawlessness is moi
the bootlegger or even the saloonkeep
er, but the organized brewers, dis
tributers and wholesalers who contro
the manufacture and distribution ant
brow-beat the government. Per1nanen
cure must get rid Of the source Of thy
curse. TT So: -. III. II. ::
Because the cities are part of th,
state. The farmer is taxed to- supper
the criminal and delinquent classes
the sons and daughters Of the towns
people and country men must come t.
the cities to study and to settle, and i
is matter of vital concern to ever.
family in the state what moral condi
tons shall prevail in our state capital
our metropolis, our college towns AM
ether cities.
Because national prohibition ca
only come through the multiplying o
dry states. We have twenty-seve
such now, and every progressive stat
should feel the moral responsibility 0
being a leader in this greatest mora
and economic reform Of the centur
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1918-10-09
Card of Thanks.

; I wish to thank the members of the
Baptist congregation Of Vega and all
other friends, who so pleasantly sur
prised me, and also for the sum of
money which was given me. I will al
ways remember the Kindness of each
and every one Of my friends God
bless you. Mrs Ellen Johnson.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1918-10-09

II you wish to save money on trac-
tors be sure to Investigate the new
Rumelys at the Warren
Machine & Iron Works Co.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1918-10-09

a Koyar Quack Grass Harrow will
clean your land better than any other
machine known. For Sale at Lund-
gren, Wittensten & Co.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-02
NOTICE To WATER CONSUMERS

urW further notice. Whenever the
ire whistle az the plmpius station
IS blown. consumers who are Gsins
water FOR Spl0klins purposes as the
time are required 90 discontinue the
H-e OF same unrI the whistle is
blown tle second time
Auu person found sp..uhln- at
period while IRE IS on rhe water
VIII re shut Off and penalty m
posed flr turning on same.
fsTs-4 Beard OF Public Works
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-02

NOTICF-Ths Afternoon Edition or The
Ws-TImes carries r. special rsTls" or
Todav'a Picture.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-02

HEAR HOWARD BARBOUR'S
LASALLE ORCHESTRA.
Evening star., 1918-02-01

will be held tomorrow afternoon at
o'clock at the residence. The body will
be taken to his former home town,
Mauch Chunk, Pa, for interment.
Mr. Barker was the senior member
of the firm of Albright & Barker. He
had been in i'll health for several years
and had retired from active business.
He was seventy-four years old.
Mr.. Barker was born in England and
came to this country when q child.
He was a director Of the Washington
Loan and Trust Company and the Co
lumbia National Bank. and was the
donor of the home for nurses at the
Homeopathic Hospital. He is survived
by his wife, Mrs. Mary Blaine Barker
q sister, Mrs Mary FowIke OF Sunny
side. Va. and brother. Harry Barker
Of Mauch Chunk, Pa.
Evening star., 1918-02-01
DIED.

DIED.
BARKER: On THURSDAY. January 81, 1918. at 9
Mary Blaine Barker. in his seventy fourth
year.
Services at his late residence, 1900 Fsrragu,
z. at O'Clock. Interment at Mauch Chunk.
Pa. Sunday afternoon, February 8. q
BATTLE. Departed this life January 90 1918
after long illness, JOHN BATTLE, beloved
husband Of Hattie Battle. father Of William
b Battle and Ada Dozer and brother Of Lewis
Funeral Saturday. February 2, from his late
residence. 22s D street southwest, at o'clock
BECKERT. On Wednesday, January 80, 1918
at 1918 am. MARY A., beloved wife OF
George J. Beckert. in the sixty-third year Of
Funeral from her late residence. 4o5 9Th street
southeast. on Monday. February 4. at $3.50
said for the repose Of her soul. Relatives and
friends invited to attend. g.
BENNETT. On Thursday. January 81, 1918. a,
$40 an. at Providence Hospital. CHARLES
BENNETT. aged sixty-eight years. beloved
Funeral from the chapel Of R. NJ Perry, 20 q
street northwest Saturday, February 2, at 2
pm. interment Glenwood cemetery. Friends
BROWN. Suddenly. on Monday, January %
Of Fannie Fannie Coleman Brown: brother Of Thoma.
n. Hall and brother-in-law Of Lula LeaL
Brown. Body can be viewed at his late resi-
dence, 415 1st street northwest. Body will be
carried to Caroline county. Va.
BRUCE. On Tuesday. January %. 1918, Al
Fred Douglass Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa.
CHARLES E. BRUCE, beloved husband Of
Ellen E. Bruce. Of 141 Hickman street south
east.
Funeral Saturday, February 2. at p.m., from
his Late residence.
BRuMBAUGH. At sea. on January 20, 1918
BASIL FLOYD BRUMBAUGH, beloved sor
OF Mrs. c. b. Guerard, aged twenty lone years
Funeral from the chapel Of Thomas 8. sereeon
1O11 7th street northwest. on Saturday, Feb
ruary 2. at pm. Relatives and friend.
invited to attend. Interment at Arlington ma
tional cemetery.
BRYANT. On Monday, January %, 1918, a
5:15 pm, ALLEN ]. BRYANT Of Tyrone
Pa, brother Of George ". Bryant, aged forty
one years.
Funeral from wheatley's undertaking chapel
Alexandria. Va, Saturday, February 2, at
O'Clock pm.
Evening star., 1918-02-01
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been reported to the
health department in the last twenty.four boprs
James Pope. 72 years. sibley Hospital.
ptal. ooS'
Rebecca Lehman. so years. 2aa ~ stree,
i southwest. 'oee'
David Parker, 76 years. 11os East c.ptto,
Charles Bennett. 6s years, Provideuce Hos.
Alice L. Griffith. g. years, 900 18th stree,
Mary NJ. Jones. SO years. 1921 Otis street
northwest saee'
: coNalns Wallace sweetland. % years, Walter Reed
Mary Miles. IA years, Garfield Hospits1
Jack Hedding. years. Garfield Hospital
Joe Puglise. years. Children's Hospitai
Hospital. 'on asylum
George W. Taylor. "a years, zoe stree,
Lena Turner, 10 years. tuberculosis HospitaI
Evening star., 1918-02-01
A Mahogany Brown
Boot for Men, $500

LIERE is a boot that most men will
pick out for it's beauty, though it
is equally desirable from the point
of durability-and that is saying
something when you consider the
leather market.
We Fave 1t with narrow, medium
wide toes, welt soles and rubber heels;
sizes to II, AAA to L.
Evening star., 1918-02-01
Births Reported.

The following births have been reported to tn,
health department in the last twenty-four hours
Albert K. and Bette v. williams. girl.
George q. and Carrie s. Rohrbach, girl
girl. W."
Merrill !. and Julia Pitcher. girl.
Merrill l. and Julia Pitcher boy.
Thomas r. and Annie Z, Mills girl
Lee and Mary Merriheld, boy
EImso Elmer, W + and md Margaret C. kerper girl
Clifton and Amelia Heath, boy
William and Maria Matthews, boy.
Richard II and Cora Beverly. girl.
Frederick D. and Sarah Myers, girI.
Evening star., 1918-02-01
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
James Johnson and Jane Johnson
Leonard d. Corkery Of this city and Ruth NJ.
Boardman Of Waukon Junction, Iowa,
Frank NJ. Bynum Of this city and Marie e.
Arnoult of New Orleans, La.
Madison X. McLain Of Mart. Tex, and Mabel
G. Roberts Of Brooklyn. Conn.
Chester G. Childress, o. s. A., and Essie e,
Buchanan Of Richmond. Va.
Louise Larrabee Of this city.
J.; Clemons Storm Of Mclean, Va, and Susie
L. Dey Of Herndon, Va
Samuel Porter and Alberta johnson,
Of New York city. '''-
George G. Smith and Agnes M. Redmond
Fred Brown and Ida Smith,
Of The Plains, Va
Keysville, Va. ~ Va
Evening star., 1918-02-01
Detailed to General stsf.

Under the provisions Of the act Of
Congress- approved May 1s, 1917. the Pres
ident has detailed the following named
officers as members Of the General STAFF
Corps Of the Army 'for the period Of the
present emergency: Col. George H Estes,
United States Infantry; Lieut.. Col. Her
bert A. White, Judge advocate: Lieut..
Col James M. Graham. infantry. National
Army, and Maj. Guy Kent. United States
Cavalry. They are ordered to report to
the chief OF staff, in this city, for as
signment to duty.
Evening star., 1918-02-01
POLICE FIND RUNAwAYs.
Population in D. G. Makes Philadel.
phia BOYS Homesick.

Isadore Gartman and Milton Tserney
were the names given by two Phtladel-
phia boys who were found asleep in
Union station last night by Detective
Fred Cornwell. They had run away
from their homes, they stated. expect
ing they could find employment: in this
city. :
I'VE soon found there were too many
people here already" said Tiernay. land
we concluded to return to Phi1adel-
phia-"
Being without funds. the boys visited
Evening star., 1918-02-01
Bills Change Annapolis Reeu1at;on,

Bills passed by the Senate yesterday
nix the age limits of candidates for
admission to the Naval Academy at
from sixteen to twenty years, and au-
thorize the President to reduce the
course of instruction at the academy
from four to three years.
Evening star., 1918-02-01
Discharge Of Capt. Rind.

Capt. Robert c. Rind, Medical Reserve
Corps, who has been on duty at Camp
Meade, Admiral, Md, has been honorably
discharged from the service ''on account
of physical stability which existed prior
to his entrance into the service
Evening star., 1918-02-01
BORN.

WAGNER. On January 81. 1918, to d. Earl and
Carrie Bruce Wagner. q son, RICHARD EARL.
10
Evening star., 1918-02-01
CARDS OF THANKS.

5oHHSoN. We wish to sxpFess our sincere
thanks to our relatives and many friends for
their kind expressions, sympathy and also for
their beautiful floral oGertngs at TIE death
OF our dear sister, ANNIE g.. JOHNSON.
BY her DEAR SISTERS.
and relatives for their kind expressions Of
sympathy, also beautiful floral designs, at the
death Of our dear father and husband, GEORGE
DANIEL SETTLERS.
Evening star., 1918-02-01

Union station and sought shelter from
the cold. Their parents have been noti-
fed that they are being cared for at
the house Of detention.
Evening star., 1918-02-01

WHITNEY. On Wednesday, January 80. 1918.
at 1910 pm, at his residence. 12l1 9Th street
| northwest STEPHEN W. WHITNEY.
Funeral Friday at 2 pm. Interment GlenEood
| cemetery. =,
Evening star., 1918-02-01
WILLIAM E. BARKER DIES.
Had Been in Business in Washing
ton for Nearly Half q Century.

William q. Barker, in business IN
this city for nearly half a century, died
yesterday at his residence. 1900 Farra-
gut street northwest. Funeral services
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-16

100000 Buick testify the character of the Buick
No other has attained such prestige In the last twelve
months the stamp of approval has been placed Buick by
purchases of over One Hundred and Fifty Million Dollars
The Colorado statesman., 1918-10-05
GERMANS VAIN EFFORT TO
BElITTLE AMERICAN POWER.
Poster Widely Circulated In kaiser's
Empire, and Reproduced In This
Country, Shows Morale of Huns is
Being Shattered.

A poster recently issued by the i'm
perial German government in an effort
to belittle the participation of America
in the war and thus strengthen the
morale of her people form the text of
one of the most striking pieces of litera-
ture that the bureau of publicity of
the war loan organization has prepared
for use In the forthcoming Fourth Lib
erty loan.
The title of the poster Is "Can
Americas Entry Make decision of the
WARP" Integral sections of it attempt
to convince the reader that Americas
army cannot take the place of Rus
sia's withdrawn forces; that the Unit
ed States cannot build enough ships
to have any effect on the result of the
war, and that the U-boats will destroy
virtually all the ships that America
can build when those ships at
tempt to cross the ocean. A French
poster also is reproduced in the Ger
man poster and the meaning so twisted
as to make it appear that France is
very badly in need of food.
Two millions of the booklets have
DeeH DTlIltu anu VIII De ulSlTlDuleu
in various parts of the country, par
ticularly in theaters where Liberty
Loan speakers take the book as their
text.
The enormous figure of a Russian
soldier is the first object on the poster
to strike the eye. He stands with
hands in his overcoat pockets, indica-
tive of the fact that he is through
fighting. Beside him stands Uncle Sam
holding small figure, designed to
represent the United States army, in
his right hand. In his left hand Uncle
Sam carries banner which bears the
inscription, america threatens to
send transport of one-half million men.
But 1t cannot ship them. Below
Uncle Sam are these words: ut is
impossible for America to train and
fit out in time for the European war a
suitable and sufficiently large army
and provide it with the necessary re
endorsements" The catchline of this
section of the poster is "Russia's army
of millions could not down Germany"
and on the skirt of the Russian sol
dfer's overcoat are printed these
words: Russia used up altogether
fifteen million men in vain!"
The Colorado statesman., 1918-10-05

way or the other 1t will buy one
high explosive bomb, dropped on some
Boche fortification, or pay for the
gasoline that will carry the bombing
plane and it's fighting protectors far
into Germany.
The deadly machine gun that is
geared to shoot between the blades OF
the propeller can be bought with the
proceeds of four $50 bonds.
A days fighting for an American
pilot usually means that an observa'
ton plane, signalling back hits and
ranges to batteries in the rear, can
continue it's invaluable work. With
out the fast fighter to protect him the
slower flying observation plane would
be an easy prey for the Hun. The
American who buys one $500 bond
pays for that days fighting.