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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-20
Advice to Railroad ''OWners"
Take Fair Price Now-or Look Out for Trouble Later
Read Hiram Johnsons Speech On Government
Ownership And Do Some Useful
Thinking.

Railroad owners that have taken so many millions out
OF the railroads and put back little will be if they &C.
cept Government ownership NOW while the temper of the
people Will concede just fair payment.
private ownership succeeds in defeating public owner
ship today-private ownership will regret it.
The people not in temper to be trifed with The
war and the various heatess meaess and other Cess
days have not sweetened the national disposition.
The little people of the country see billions poured ont
They see some OF these billions going into railroad recon
struction.
1t would be safe to tell them that the money taken
out OF their pockets to be spent the railroads and those
railroads given back Wall Street control to stock specua
ton, and to selfish private ownership
Let that course be followed and you will have one
day soon really radical Congress that will give to the
private owners of railroads taste of Government owner
ship OF the simon-pure variety-not easy ito take"
You will have some in the White House. with sup
port In Congress, who will say to private owners of rail
roads Keep your railroads The United States will pro
CAN -'' '"-i '-'" 00Nif A1N L hoo
How would the owners of the railroads feel the United
states announced It's intention to build road beginning
through the best possible territory taking in the richest
cities between New York and San Francisco?
Such road built under modern conditions with power
70 condemn nights OF ways in and out of cities would take
the cream of of the transconnenta transportation
Roads OF this kind would be followed by other roads
carefully planned for profit Run for the people at cost
Gentlemen that own the roads their private prop
e and hold back prosperity and efficiency because of lack
of ability and financial power would not enjoy Competing
with the Postoffce of the United States
Suppose they had to send letters from Alaska to New
Zealand for three cents Suppose they had parcel
for which the express companies charge fifty cents at
charge of twelve cents They wouldn't like it.
Very WELL let the Government build its own rail-
roads, demonstrate the prices which the Government can
do the wOrkwithou watered stock hundred thou
sand dollar presidentSandy your roads will first drop
fifty per cent and then another ffty-AND THEN DROP
OUT
While you still sell your railroads for fair price to
the people, SELL THEM
If you refuse to do this you may find yourselves the
of interesting strips Of rust aversng the country
IN various directions and not valuable
Don't you wish you had sold your Russian bonds? Hang
on to private ownership and you may put your railroad
stocks with the Russian bonds in your souvenir box
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-20
By Winifred BIa c k
(See Editorial)

was it one OF his brothers or only
his cousin who went into the navy
from Annapolis?
Yes. ma'am"-why. I can fairly
see broad acres smiling in the sun.
sleek herds feeding in green fields,
calm-eyed men and thoughtful
women waiting for the postman to
drive up to the box at the gate at
the foot Of the hill to bring a letter
home from the boy who said Yes
ma'am"-the straight, clear-eyed
honest. true-hearted boy, who is
the protection Of that woman and
her sons this broad country over.
Yes. mR'am." Maybe he was
from Arizona, or Wyoming. or
Colorado. and could outride anv
man in his own State and outsad-
die any man from any other State
in the Union.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-20
Don't Worry About Our Soldiers Manners

Clear dawns and vivid sunsets.
the level reach Of wide and stretch
ing plains. blue mountains and the
breadth and splendor OF the uni
verse-all these he carries in his
heart as a heritage-the lad from
the west of the mountains and the
plaIns-and the Recreation Leag-
uer thought she was patronizing
him when she asked him to din
ner,
And she calls herself an Ameri-
can woman
Before this war and the far
reaching, far-fung consequences Of
II are over, that woman will have
learned enough, / hope. to blush
for her ignorance and the narrow
minded stupidity which blinded her
vision before our soldiers taught
her better sight.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-20
The Optirnist.

THE Recreation Lacquer was
talking about the work
among the soldiers-she
was talking a great deal about it to
me-and / was listening very hard.
| wish now I'd had a call to the
telephone or something. II makes
me so cross every time | think OF
what she said.
I'VE have the soldiers and the
sailors to dinner whenever We
can," she said. My husband was
a fad about Il. He thinks it's serv-
ice to the country. Yet, they're all
right. Not half bad, some Of them;
but, OF course, most of them aren't
at all our kind Of people. It's all
very we'll now, but when this war
is over they'll have TO go back to
their own class. l think some Of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-20
Ella Wheeler Wilcox Writes About Death
Fearful Ha guta NvsEEaing E1sn4- Wis. Mrs Wilcox

They can not turn back, but must onward fare
And one by one they vanish from our sight.
Why even Love, knowing all earthly bliss
Lies in the clasping hand and clinging kiss
Goes out and leaves us clutching at thin air.
And comes not back for any plea prayer.
But thou, oh, glorious Death art ever true
Though hid from view,
Still do we know thine august yet benign
And loving presence draws each day more near
And, certain as the dawn, will yet appear
To dissipate the clouds of earth and time.
Oh, Friend of mine,
Thou whiterobed keeper of the golden key
That opens wide the gate
Leading to Life abundant and sublime
wait, wait,
Expectant and impatient for that great
Triumphant moment when thy face see
And hear thy bidding, Rise and come with me-"
But bark We Death, and mark well what say!
On that great day
shall push past thee at the Golden Gate
And run, run, run, through heaven until find
my mate.
ELLA WHEELER WILCOX.
Women who read this newspaper know that Ella
Wheeler Wilcox widow and Of course looks forward to
reunion The last line of her poem will interest all widows
It is pleasant to read of Mrs. Wcox's absolute faith
and to know that when she gets the other side of the Sx
she expects to brush past old Death and run run
through heaven until find my mate"
Knowing Mrs Wilcox and her mental power as we do,
hear her saying to the angel in charge mpe-
ousy Quick give my wings the strongest you have
am in a hurry
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-20
Hail Loyal Death

Hail, loyal Death, thou never failing friend
Dearest and best of all,
Who walkst the fair green avenues of earth
Beside us from our birth.
Though sometimes laggard lettering by the way
Ignoring our loud call
And making too long evening of life's day,
Yet at the last. thy homing footsteps send
Straight to each hearthstone bringing peace to end
The tumult Of earths fray.
Friend after friend, goes out beyond our ken;
Though faithful by intent
On their own pleasure bent
They are but human drops, in seas of men;
And in our times of need
They can not hear or heed
When we are spent with sorrow and despair
Cropping our way through valleys black with night,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-20

Listening TO HOWARD RICHARD
son, the memory expert who Is mere
fertilizinE the mental gardens OF the
members of the police force is a
great treat
heard him In the assembly ball
Of the Business High School. he
taught me q lot Of memory Tricks:
During the lecture POLICEMAN
BROWN, Of the White House force
asked him q question.
You see 1 remember Brown be-
cause he's At the White House, ana
Us sasy 30 remember a combination
of color like Brown and White.
POLICEMAN KITE was there. and
ia easy to remember him because
ha was at the White House last time
l saw him, and it's easy TO remember
a rhyme like Kite and White.
Mr., Richardson warned against d
too great dependence upon note tax
ing. He said that many men coulc
not take q telephone message with
out a pencil N hand:
"You forget tire message unless
you write it down." he said.
"You ought to forget & lot Of the
stuff that comes over the phone,
said Night Clerk Turner, Of the Sec
ond precinct / never saw Mr.. Tur-
ner before, and ] don't know how |
remember his name, which was told
to me by my bluecoated neighbor.
Anyhow do remember it.
ADMIRAL SAM MCGOWAN was
there. Mr.. Richardson pointed him
out as a person who had arrived at
the top OF the United States navy be-
cause he knew how to use his brains.
Perhaps. But I doubt It. Ny own
notion Is that San rose to the
heights he has attained because he
always carries q rabbits foot. His
brother Pat told me so.
You think I'm rathe- free with the
trEt name Of an admiral. AMI so |
am. Put ( asked the admiral II
could write anything pleased about
him and he said | could. and as il
was at a memory lecture | remem-
bered to do So a soon as could
get back 70 the nfli"e.
POLICEMAN LITTLE. ~kOs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-20
HEARD AND SEEN

name remember because re isE't,
has a remarkable memory for Gsite-
mobile license numbers and as 10 IS
motor cycle man, am going 20
keep WithiB the LGtV on bis beat,
you BET.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-20

Thanks, Ala.
Speaking Of that stand at fifteenth
and New York avenue, ! think it
would be & good idea TO call it 'The
Tub" Just as It is usually called in
your column. Is there anything
wrong with the name:
AVA MESTOLSoN.
1916 F street n. ".
CHARLES Il. TURNBULIA 4cT
Fourth street northwest has \ whole
armful OF suggestions for the trade
contraptiOn at Fifteenth and Ssw
York avenue
And N verse, toe:
It's strange So many peop's are IN
doubt.
What name 70 call The Tub"
Now. why Lot cal! 1t Point Look
out"
The Pivot, PIER" or "Eiu5?"
The Platform" "Rostrum." 'Eisc,"
and Drum"
All have the proper tone,
But here is one I like, my SON
The Traffic Peeier's Throne"
And il this does not sound Just
right.
Let's make Il more Terrestrial:
But. Oh. the rhyme, Great Scott.
GOcG-Eight.
Let's call it, PETERS PEDES-
TALL"
POLICEMAN CURRlEK. Of the
First precinct, suggests The Old
Pulpit
PULLMAN PERISCOPE i he
Offering # +. L. S, S2i D street
southeast
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-20

Our genius contributor Mrs Ella Wheeler Wilcox who
has sailed for France sends poem and says of it, II hope
you will not think gloomy poem think it optimistic
Everybody has too long hated Death Death good and
great friend The only SURE to fail at last
Everybody almost is dead dying now, and the few
left ought to feel kindly toward death Do publish the
verses"
Of course we publish them gladly and speedily.
Death is the keeper the great lodging house in which
all find rest We have little short sleeps but no REAL
rest until death gives our long nights lodging.
at birth is clean slate Life writes unpleasant
things upon the slate, and wrinkles the face.
Kind death wipes them all away and lets start clean
again here elsewhere we don't know. Here is Mrs Viii
coxs poem written she sails for France through the sub
marine
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-20

Perhaps. But I doubt It, Ny own
notion Is that San rose to the
heights he has attained because he
always carries q rabbits foot. His
brother Pat told me so.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-20

POLICEMAN LITTLE. ~kos.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-20

POLICEMAN CURRlEK. Of the
First precinct, suggests The Old
Pulpit"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-20

PULLMAN PERISCOPE i he
offering # f. L. S, S2I D street
southeast
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-24
FAREWELL DEMONSTRATION

In order that every one of the 80
men may know that the citizenship
of the county is back of them NOR
ally, financially, and every other way,
and to give citizens of the county an
opportunity to express their good
will and loyalty to these boys, W. B.
Harris, president of the Wauseon
Boosters Club, has arranged for a
farewell demonstration for next
Tuesday morning, which all the towns
of the county have been asked to, at
tend.
| The boys will leave at 1854 a. M
Shortly after. O'Clock a parade will
be formed on Fulton street south OF
the court house, also on East ano
West Chestnut street. When the
men are ready TO move the parade
headed by a band under the direction
of George Turnbull, will escort them
to the station, where they will have
time before the train leaves for ina
visiting and leave-taking.
The stores of Wauseon will be
closed until business men have time
to return and all citizens of Wauseo1
should, as far as possible, turn ou
to give the boys cordial sendoff
Let their last memory of Wauseon bt
a pleasant, cheering and encouraging
one.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-24
COUNCIL MEETING
Cedar Street Ordinance Meets It's
Second Defeat-Building Commit
tee Busy Proposition to Finish
Monument on North Park Is Ac-
cepted.
cepted.

At the Council meeting Monday
evening following the usual routine,
Mr.. Frank Reynolds, who was pres
ent, made a request for sanitary
sewer outlet for a residence on Birch
street. His request was referred to
the Sewer committee.
The Cedar street ordinance, which
was brought up before the Council
for reconsideration at the last pre-
ceding meeting, was placed on its
passage. After discussion in which
property owners on the east side of
said street participated, the roll was
called and the ordinance which pro-
posed the vacation of certain lands
on the east side of the street and
the narrowing of the street to 40 feet,
was defeated by vote of three to
two.
In behalf of Mr.. Allen Shade, a
proposition was presented to the
Council to complete the monument on
North or Monumental Park, Mr.. Sha-
die offering to place on the base which
has stood for long time in the park,
when it shall have been properly pre-
pared, bronze statue of a Cavalry
man of the U. S. Army of the Six
ties and on the base bronze tablet
with the following inscription, or
something similar to it:
This base erected by pioneers of
Fulton County in memory of the
men of this county who enlisted
in the Union Army and Navy
during the Civil War, 1861-1865.
Finished 1918
by Allen and Ann Shade in
memory of their son, Joseph A.
Shade.
Mr.. Shades request was that the
Council consent to his finishing the
monument in the manner described
and that they accept the monument
when completed.
Councilmen expressed their appre.
citation of Mr. Shades generous Of
fer and motion was made and car
ried unanimously to the effect that
the Council consent to Mr.. Shades
proposition and assure him that the
monument will be accepted by the
Council when completed.
The matter of dangerous railroad
crossings was brought up by Council.
man Hanson and after considerable
discussion and the recital of severa
recent near accidents, the city so.
licitor was instructed to demand thai
24hour service be established anc
maintained at the Fulton street
crossing of the New York Centra
railway, and that guards be placed
at the Franklin street and Shool
avenue crossings of the same rail
road.
The Building committee made {
partial report stating that the repair
of the roof of the city hall is imper
ative and must be made at once; thai
the installation of toilets in the build
ing in accordance with the orders o.
the State Board Of Health will neces
state the installation of a heating
plant. The Building committee wa!
instructed to prepare an estimate O.
the cost of repairs that must be mad
on the building and report at the mex
regular meeting.
The committee On Traffic rules ant
regulations reported progress, bu
their report not yet completed.
Claim ordinance was passed ant
Council adjourned.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-24
DECORATION DAY

Next Thursday is Decoration day,
and it will be of special significance
because of the fact that the President
has appointed it as a special prayer
and fast day for the preservation and
success Of our own and the armies of
our allies in the war for freedom;
and it is also the day set for the
graduation exercises of the largest
class in the history of the Wauseon
High school.
The program for the day includes
the Decoration exercises and an ad-
dress by Superintendent Altstetter,
at the cemetery at 10 a. M; program
including address by L. M. Murphy
of Maumee at the High School audi
torium at 2:30 p. M, and the gradu-
ating exercises at the High School
auditorium at 8 o'clock in the even
ing.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-24
THE COURTS

Saturday last Henry Yedica pied
guilty to a charge of incest before
the Court of Common Pleas and was
sentenced to the State Reformatory
at Mansfield. Tuesday Deputy Nc
Quillin and G. A. Bogar took him by
auto to that institution.
The Court of Appeals sitting in
Toledo on Wednesday of this week
confirmed the findings and Judgment
of the Court Of Common Pleas in the
case of Huber Howard, and on
Thursday morning Sheriff Boone took
Howard to the penitentiary at Co.
lumbus to begin his sentence of from
one to fifteen years.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-24

Mrs. Oliver Onweller of Morenci,
passed away May 20. Her funeral
was held at the Methodist church
Wednesday afternoon. Members of
the Shade family of Wauseon and
vicinity, relatives of Mrs. Onweller,
attended the funeral.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-24

The Memorial Sunday sermon to
the veterans of the Civil war will be
preached by the Rev. A. B. Eby at
the Congregational church on next
Sunday afternoon at 2:30.' The COM
rades of Losure Post G. A. R., Wo-
mans Relief Corps, Spanish Ameri-
can War Veterans, and Associate G.
A. R. members will attend. All cit
izens are cordially invited.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-24
PROMOTIONS

Jay Collins, Aviation Section Sup
ply Squadron, Morrison, Va, has been
promoted from the rank of Corporal
to that of Sergeant.
Vern Mohr of Camp Sheridan has
been promoted from private to Reg
mental Supply Sergeant.
Glenn Spade of the 148th Ambu-
lance Co. at Camp Sheridan, has been
advanced to the rank of First or
"Top" Sergeant.
Captain Hartman has been promot-
ed to the rank of Major.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-24

Great preparations are being made
by those in charge for big time at
the 45th annual convention of the
Northwestern Ohio Volunteer Fire
men to be held in Napoleon on June
20. Governor Cox, Congressman
Shook, and Senators Pomerene and
Harding have been invited to speak.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-24

Mr.. George Howard and son Mer-
rel, Miss Adeline Howard, Miss Ger
trude Barber, and Mrs. Charles Jor-
dan motored to Delaware Thursday
to visit Miss Margaret Howard and
other Wauseon girls in college there.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-24

The return of personal effects of
the boys at Camp Sherman, news of
loading process, and other bits of
gossip and rumor all indicate that the
boys of the 83rd Division will soon
be gone from Camp Sherman. Of
course we do not know when or where
or how and we would not publish it
if we did. All we have to say is:
God bless the S3rd and every boy in
it!
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Rex had as
guests last Friday, Mr.. Rex's aunt,
Mrs. Caroline Savage, of Tiffin; his
cousin, Mrs. Jane Casper, and two
sisters, Mrs. T. A. Moreland, and Mrs.
]. w. Felton, of Toledo.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-24

A neat little surprise was perpe-
trated upon Miss Bess Wilson, teach
er of the Fifth grade in the public
schools, Wednesday evening. She
had been invited to the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Ed. Cole for dinner, and
upon arriving found the pupils of her
class there with a spot luck" Miss
Wilson was the recipient of a couple
of gifts from her pupils, which be-
speak their esteem. A royal gooc
time was enjoyed. It is with sincere
regret that some in this class lose
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-24

The Fulton County Fair is offering
through the Red Cross societies spe-
cial Red Cross tickets, good any day
of the fair. The society selling the
tickets receiving 25 per cent on all
sales. Carl F. Orth, Sec'y, Arcade
Bldg, Wauseon, Ohio.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-24

Married-At the M. E. parsonage
Wednesday afternoon, May %, Mr..
Roy W. Snow and Miss Ida 1. Brehm,
both of Fayette, Chic, the Rev. Geo.
B. Wiltsie officiating. This is the
third wedding in which three broth
ers married three sisters,
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-24

The Rev. George C. We'll of Toledo,
who was on the program of the Sun
day school convention, held at the
Christian church last Sunday, was en-
tertained while here by his cousin,
Mrs. Otto Philipar.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-24

At the regular meeting of the Wau-
seon Temple Pythian Sisters Wed
nesday evening the semi-annual cleo
tion resulted in the reelection of all
present officers. Installation will
take place first meeting in July.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-24
RACCALAuREATE SERMON

The Baccalaureate sermon to the
High school class of 1918, will be de-
livered at the Methodist church by
the Rev. C. F. Evans, pastor of the
Christian church, next Sunday even
ing at 7:30.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-24

Have you seen the young wood
chucks chuckle, or have you ever an
swered that old conundrum: "How
much wood would woodchuck chuck
if a woodchuck could chuck wood ?'
There is a practical life-size demon
stration now on in Schlatter & How
ards show window.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-24

Jefferson Terry, wife and son, and
Mrs. Abbie Bovee, all of Weston,
Mich, were in Wauseon to see their
niece, Mrs. Will Toms, of Walnut
street. They also called on a for
mer neighbor, Mrs. ]. P. Roos, on
Howard avenue.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-24

Mr.. W. A. Ritter. and Attorney
Hess of Napoleon attended the meet
ing of the League of American Pa
triots at the City Hall last Thurs
day evening, and helped materially
in advancing the organization of that
body in Fulton county. Mr.. Hess
made an eloquent plea for a 100 per
cent Americanism on the part of ev-
cry citizen and the demand that
every one who is enjoying the bene-
fits of this government respond with
their loyalty.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-24

Word was received here this week
that Myron Miller of Offerle, Kan,
had suffered stroke of paralysis last
Sunday morning and that no hope of
recovery was entertained. Mr.. Mil
Ter was a farmer resident of Fulton
county, and will be remembered by
many here.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-24

The Rev. R. 4. Bunge, pastor of
the Lutheran church, is i'll with ty-
phoid fever. His brother, the Rev.
Walter Bunge, Of Cleveland, will fill
the pulpit Sunday morning at 10 o.
clock.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-24

Next Monday forenoon the Rev.
Geo. B. Wiltsie will go to Scott to
attend the District Conference of his
church. He will have charge of the
Conference for an hour Tuesday fore
noon, considering "The Stewardship
Movement in the Methodist Church" /"
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-24

Mr.. and Mrs. William Figy wish
to thank the Condensory for the use
full presents received; also for the
presents received at the Shower
from the friends and neighbors.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1918-05-24

The Betsy Ross Girls are keeping
up their end; in addition to the work
they are doing in connection with the
local Red Cross chapter, they have
subscribed So per month to the War
Chest.