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The Washington herald., 1918-01-24
MISSION SCOUT TROOP
TO BE REORGANIZED

The Gospel Mission Boy Scout Troop,
which disbanded several years ago,
will be reorganized Friday night at the
mission. pa John Marshall place. A
rally will he held in the chapel of the
mission, following a parade through
the streets around the mission by the
Boy Ssout Band.
Deputy Scout Commissioner ]. W.
Patton will give an illustrated lecture
at the rally. and an address will be
made by the new scout master of the
troop, William Dean Ham. Mr.. Ham
will then formally organize the new
troop.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-24
To Bury Father and Son
Who Were Fire Victims

Funeral services for Thaddeus and
Hugo Kicker. the father and son who
met their death together in the fire
which swept over the Thomas W.
Smith planning mill on Tuesday morn
ing, will be held in the chapel of the
Congressional Cemetery at O'Clock
this afternoon Rev. George A. Miller
viii conduct the services.
The father and son are survived by
Mrs Thaddeus Kicker, the mother;
Frederick H. Kicker. another son, and
Miss Hester Kicker. a daughter.
Death by accident was the verdict
returned yesterday afternoon by a
coroner's jury.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-24
Bureau Of Engraving
Flag Contains "a Stars

EiEhty-fOur stars are in the serv-
ice flag that was raised at the Bu-
reau Of Engraving yesterday. DR..
Rowe. of the Treasury Department.
presided. and a list of the eighty
four employees of the bureau who
have enlisted was read.
Following the raising of the flag
over the entrance of the bureau, q
patriotic address was given by As
sIstant Secretary Moyle of the
Treasury Department. The flag
raising was attended by many en-
PlOyes of the bureau
The Washington herald., 1918-01-24
Joint Fish Commission
Will Meet in Boston

The next meeting OF the joint
AmeriCIn-Canadian Fisheries Com
mission will be held at the Cham
ber OF Commerce in Boston, Jan
uary 81. Announcement of the date
was made last night.
Sessions have been held here dur
ing the past week.
Efforts are being made to settle
the long standing dispute between
the fish industries Of the two coun-
tries regarding fishing on the At
lantic banks and in the river and
coast waters on the west coast.
New England fishermen are to be
heard at the Boston session. The
commission was presented to the
President yesterday
The Washington herald., 1918-01-24
Seven-Hour Work Day
Suggested by Gompers

indianapolis. Ind Jan. .s.-A
universal seven-hoUr day during
the period Of the war instead, OF
present spasmodic suspension OF
industries by the Fuel Administra-
uon TO conserve coal and relieve
railroad congestion. was suggested
today by Samuel Gompers. presl-
dent Of the American Federation
OF Labor, in a speech TO the con-
Nention Of United Mine Workers.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-24
Winter Clothing Given
Soldiers by Red Cross

On requisition of Major w. S. NeeIy,
commanding the Third Battalion of
the 50th United State Infantry, $50
articles of winter wearing apparel
have been distributed among his men
by Potomac division OF the District
Chapter of the Red Cross. The Out
fit includes go sweaters. $40 wristIets
and $50 helmets. The gifts were made
at the order of Col. w. C. Sanger,
director of military relief of the Po-
tomac division, on the recommended
tion Of Denny Brereton, its field direc-
tor.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-24
WILSON GETS RIFLE SOUVENIR

President Wilson yesterday was
presented with the first Americanized
Enfield rifle manufactured at the
Winchester Plant, and it will be pre-
served as a souvenir. These arms are
being turned out at the rate of 700
per day. or 500 more than the daily
output when the Winchester company
was making them for the British
army.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-24
Lumber Company Loses
License to Do Business

Charged with having allowed IT
self to be used as a blind for the
firm Of Lester Bros. wholesale food
dealers of Newport News. Va, after
that firm had lost its Federal food
license, the Tidewater Tie and Lum-
ber Company. OF Newport News, had
its license revoked yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-24
Thief Stole Key of Mail
Sack, Then Returned 1t

New York. Jan. 23.-The key OF the
eight mail sacks which mysteriously
disappeared with their 81 10000 con-
tents. then reappeared in the midst of
much hubbuh in the postoftice was to-
day declared to have been stolen
three days prior to the sacks dsap-
pearance
Assistant United States Attorney
Haselh expressed belief that some
thief or thieves held the key expect
ing TO loot the sacks but lacked the
nerve. Charles Richardson. the mail
chauffeur who was arrested Saturday
when 1t was believed the mail bags
had been stolen from his auto was
released today.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-24
FARNHAM WILL CONTEST,

Syracuse, N. Y. Jan. "a legal
battle for the fortune left by will
lam Fl. Farnham. sr., of Palmyra,
was started today when VIM. B.
Farnham and others brought action
to annul the marriage of Louis F.
tarnham deceased son and heir of
Mrs. Cora Farnham, of Kansas City.
1t was alleged the deceased was in
competent. The baby son of Louis
Farnham was named co-defendant.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-24
New Federal Jobs Cut
Down H. S. Enrolment

Statistics just compiled prove that
lucrative government positions are
likely to lure many students from a
high school education. This fact is
found in the making up Of the roster
of graduated graded school pupils who
are qualified to enter one of the five
Washington high schools.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-24
FOOD THIEVES BUSY.

A box containing thirty-six cans
of Crisco. valued at 50. was stolen
from the wagon OF Max Raum. 1347
+ street. southeast, while he was
coming from the Center Market yes
terday. 80
Six loins of pork. valued at s14.
We're stolen from the automobile of
Samuel Mosten of BIadensburV. Md
at Center Market yesterday morn
The Washington herald., 1918-01-24
TWO THOUSAND LAID OFF,

Syracuse. N. Y. Jan. 23.-Two thou
sand workers were thrown out of en-
ployment today when the automobile
factory of the H. H. Franklin Manu-
facturing Company was forced to
close. owing to lack of fuel, coupled
with freight car shortage.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-24

have without exception been de-
cidedly cordial to the resolution. Miss
Rankin's Office is flooded with cor
respondence from Irish-Americsns In
regard to the cause Of Ireland"
The Washington herald., 1918-01-24

To Cure n Cold In One Day
Take LAXATIVE BRoMO QUIN1NE CTsh-
letS) 1t stops the Cough and Headache and
works of the Cold. Z. W. GROVES Signature
on each box. 0c-AdV.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-24

Retirement with pension for an evil
service employees was advocated by
Maj. Newman.
Il am very emphatically in favor OF
retirement of civil service employees, -"
he said. II have always been In ia
vor Of such a reform and advocated
it for years. 1t is step that should
be taken"
Maj. Newman was entertained at
dinner last night by Commissioner
Brownlow at the latter's home. He
is staying at the home of Sidney Bic
Der, Beverly Courts, l736 Columbia
road northwest. His family. who re-
side here. are out Of town an = visit
to relatives.
One hundred officers are turned out
each week at the artillery fire school
in Fort Sill, Mai. Newman said, after
they had completed the course Of
study. The same number are admit
ted as new students each week.
Franch artillery officers who are
veterans of service on the front in
France are stationed ia the school as
instructors.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-24
Major Newman Advocates
US. Control of Car Lines
Former Commissioner, on Visit Here, Favors
Government Operation of Street Cars to
Solve Traffic Problems

Washington has grown so since his
departure, Maj. Newman said. as to
be scarcely recognizable. II wouldn't
knd IT." was his verdict.
Ope ~ of the street car line by
the DIN ,government IL the only
ultimate on" Of the transporta-
ton probleS nWashington, accord
ing to the 4 \eommissioner.
Government WON. that is the
taking over al nkiap Of the
street railways in is the
only ultimate sold nGb-
lem." he declared. u h
inefficient management :
street railway companiey
Favors Retirement T.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-27
Demonstrators Teach Value Of Potatoes
By the U. S. Department of Agriculture

Thirty million bushels of potatoes, the estimated surplus Of last
years crop, must be eaten before July or they will rot Potatoes are a
cheap food now in most places. At two cents a pound they are equal IN
food value to bread at eight cents a loaf. Every potato eaten saves wheat.
Fifteen hundred MISREPRESENTATION agents Of the United States
department Of agriculture and the state agricultural colleges are ready
to push the potato along a welpaved way. They are teaching how to
use mashed potatoes rs a substitute for wheat flour In, breads and pies
and cakes; they are giving instructions in the making of potato loaf ana
ScalOped and baked dishes They are showing women how they can tram
their families to eat potatoes cheerfuly three times a day.
In the cities the gospel of potatoes for patriotism IS spread through
the war kitchens, the neighborhood centers, the clubs, the churches, DEM
onsrations in settlement houses, talks before Red Cross auxliarles, etc.
Potato booths are being arranged in the local food shows and IN the retail
stores and the schools and clubs are being enlisted In the big drive.
In the country the work is not so spectacular but just as telling, Tor
through the county organizations and the home-demondration agents
voluntary workers the potato idea is carried directly to thousands OF
women in their own homes.
These home-demonstration workers re dedicating their time and
energy to the work of aiding the women Of the country in their war-con-
servation problems and are proving more and more every day that this
is the most direct and practical route for carrying an idea into the hearts
and homes Of American women.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-27
Bread From Cotton Seed;
Provides Salad Dressing
and a Butter Substitute

The cotton plant, upon which the
world depends SO largely for clothing,
is rapidly increasing in Importance
as a food producer. Oil from the cot
ton seed, formerly almost monopolized
by makers Of high grade soap, now
appears upon the table in the form OF
palatable salad dressing and also as
lard and butter substitutes. More re-
Gently the seed has been made to yield
a -four from which bread pleasing to
the taste and as nourishing as lean
beefsteak is baked. A bakery In a
Southern city is selling 400 loaves OF
it a week.
The annual value of cotton seed
products Is placed at $250,OOO,OOO, one-
half the output being used for food.
Farmers are now receiving $40 to 500
a ton for the seed, as compared : to
So or 81 a quarter Of a century ago.
The yearly crop is about 100000
tons, a great asset to the consumer
at this time of extreme high prices
for pure lard and dairy products.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-27
THEN HE Strengthened UP
Generals Indignation Probably Made
Him Forget His Aching Back for
a Few Moments.

A newly arrived general stepped out
Of the staff car and was "taken over"
by the guide who was to lead him to
this particular part Of his tour Of in
spection. The two went forward alone,
and very oon the guide made a sign,
and whispered to the general to leave
the duck boards and come close in to
the hedge. The general was tall, and
he bent low to keep his head from
showing above the hedge.
Now and again the general whisper
ed q question and the guide whisper
ed in reply. The former began to feel
a pain in the back through so long
maintaining a bent position.
"How far away is the nearest
Boche?" whispered the general, think
ing he might straighten his back and
risk a sniper's bullet.
"About four miles," whispered the
guide.
'Then what the deuce are you whis-
pering forT" roared the general.
"Can't help it, sir. Been like 1t for
three weeks. Worst cold I've ever
had"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-27
OLD PRESCRIPTION
FOR WEAK KIDNEYS

Have you ever stopped to reason why
It is that so many products that are ex-
tensively advertised, all at once drop out
of sight and are soon forgotten? The
reason is plain-the article did not fulfil
the promises of the manufacturer. This
applies more particularly to a medicine.
A medicinal preparation that has real
curative value almost sells itself, as like
an endless chain system the remedy is
recommended by those who have been
benefited, to those who are in need of it.
A prominent druggist says, "Take for
example DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, a
preparation / have sold for many years
and never hesitate to recommend, for in
almost every case it shows excellent re-
suits, as many of my customers testify.
No other kidney remedy that / know Of
has SO large a SALE"
According to sworn statements and
verified testimony Of thousands who have
used the preparation, the success of DR..
Kilmers' Swamp-Root is due to the fact
that, so many people claim, it fulfls al
most every wish in overcoming kidney,
liver and bladder ailments, ~corrects ur-
mary troubles and neutralizes the uric
acid which causes rheumatism.
You may receive a sample bottle of
Swamp-Root by Parcel Post. Address
DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, and
enclose ten cents; also mention this paper.
Large and medium size bottles for sale
at all drug stores.-AdY.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-27
City Boys Keener of Ear
Than Are Country Fellows

English army doctors, finding city
boys keener of ear than country boys,
adopt the theory that the quietude OF
rural districts explains the difference,
says the New York World. Urban
noises, they argue, keep the aural
nerves in a state constantly respon-
sive. Looking across seas, these sa-
wants may discover that the keenest
human ear ever known, those of the
Indians and the frontiersmen, have
been developed In the silences OF
American forests and prairies. II
seems probable that hearing, like
many another faculty, depends for its
active strength upon the exercise due
to necessity. 1t is need, rather than
noise, which keeps a listeners nerves
on the alert.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-27
Cherry Time.

Cherries, like other small fruits, may
he canned without cooking. Crush
the fruit well and mix with equal parts
of sugar; stir until the sugar is
well dissolved before canning. Care
should be taken that the Jars are
sterilized, and that they are perfectly
sealed; then keep in a cold place.
A few preserved cherries to use as a
garnish for various dishes are quite
an addition to the fruit closet. When
canning cherries, IL a kernel or two
of tie pits are added to each jar, the
flavor of almond, which is most deli
cate, is given to the fruit,
The Royal Ann, which is a sweet,
juicy cherry, makes a most delicious
salad. Sprinkle the cherries, after
pitting them, with a little lemon juice
and sugar. Served in a fruit bowl,
garnished with cherry leaves, one has
a most refreshing breakfast dish.
A pretty garnish for cherry jelly or
other desserts is the fresh cherry left
Pin punches with the stems on, dipped
in powdered sugar. Arrange around
the jelly or nodded dessert.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-27

pert golfers, Mortified, hurried over
and grabbed the club of the Dutch
man.
sob, my dear fellow he exclaimed,
you never can accomplish anything
with such a high mound for your ball.
"And then the golfer lifted up tho
ball, kicked Wagner's four-inch mound
to dust and built another about a half
inch tall, placed the ball on it and
then, turning to Wagner, calculated {:
"'There; that's about the proper
height
"Wagner surveyed the new mound
and then said:
"T think / like the higher one bet
ter and at once rebuilt the mound to
it's original four-inch size.
"And then, while the veteran golfers
sadly shook their heads because of the
fool idea of Wagner, the Dutchman
swung, caught the ball fairly, and
made the longest drive ever recorded
on Hot Springs golf course"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-27
Dimensions of Capitol.

The entire length of the capitol
building at Washington from north to
south is 751 feet 4 inches, and it's
greatest width from east to west is
$50 feet. The area covered by the
building is 1912 square feet. The
dome is of cast iron; it's height above
the base line of the east front is 287
feet 5 inches; the diameter of it's base
is 1876 feet 5 inches. The bronze statue
Of Freedom on the top Of the dome
is 10 feet 6 inches high and weighs
1895 pounds. The rotunda is 96 feet
6 inches in diameter and it's height
from the floor to the top Of the canopy
$50 feet 8 inches.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-27
Few Senators Present to
Hear the Opening Prayer

Some time ago, when the archbishop
of York, primate of England, was in
Washington he prayed at the opening
of a session of the senate. Most of
the senators were present. They all
listened devoutly and attentively and
when the archbishop wound up with
the Lords prayer they Joined in with
him. There is nothing very extraor-
binary or striking about this incident
until it is considered in connection
with the attendance of the senator's
on ordinary occasions when prayer is
offered in the senate chamber. Often
there are only a handful of senator's
and a few youthful pages present. On
one occasion only mi senator and a
few pages were on hand when the
opening invocation was delivered
Pathfinder.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-27

other vegetables on the farm of
Thomas Egler, a farmer, according to
the New Orleans Picayune. Observa-
ton showed that only overripe fruit
vas punctured by the insect and that
the wasp kept the plants clear Of
every insect and caterpillar pest dur
ing a trying eason The inherent
tendency Of the wasp to the kitchen
and parlor ceiling was thwarted by
screening the windows and the sue
cess was such that Mr.. Egler intends
to consult the department of entomol-
ogy as to the best means of encourag-
ing the highly useful but unappreci-
ated insect.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-27
That Did Ii.

A sturdy tramp went into q subur-
ban garden where the lady Of the
house was occupied In attending to her
bulbs.
He took no notice of her refusal to
give coppers, but continued to worry
her until a small dog appeared, bark
ing loudly. The lady seized its collar
and held 1t, calling out:
"You had better go; it may bite"
"You amt got no right to keep a
savage dog" replied the tramp, out
ragged in all his most sacred feelings.
perhaps l have not" she answered
coolly. eff you think so l won't keep
him. I'll let him 60"
The latch of the gate clicked viO-
iently, and in 20 seconds the tramp had
vanished into space.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-27

a bully way to live, Miss Ann. Each Of us has two rooms which we furnish
to suit ourselves and there is a MAJ to cook and a Saturday cleaner to max
the wheels 81 round. Bob attends to rent and wages, Joe markets
mends, Billy keeps tab OF fuel and light bills, and I'm the official shopper.
Say, Miss Ann, this housekeeping stunt is great. I don't blame you business
women for not getting married unless you feel like it-because I'm that way
myself 1 used to think I'd have to get me a wife just to have a me-eV
man wants a home, but-now that I've weathered the infatuatons o. ca1
hood you don't catch m e ever giving up my home with the. boys except Ir
solid love. What do you say to that lady,?
And lady SMd-but never nine what she said. lie didn't
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-27
Interesting Facts

Less than two in every 10000
operatives meet death
from accidents connected with
their work.
A recent 1914 per cent bonus
to British munition workers is
costing the country $700.0O0,OO0
q year.
Two thousand four hundred
college men have been enrolled
for work in shipyards for the
duration of the war.
The federal bureau of mines
reports that there were 2,696 "a
talities in the coal mines of this
country last year.
Canadian unions want a labor
representative on the committee
to aid vocational training among
returned soldiers.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-27
Hans Wagner'S Idea of Size
Was Right When 1t Came to
Building Golf Ball Mound

Barney Dreyfuss always delights In
recounting the tale of Hans Wagner's
first golfng experience.
"SOme years ago, while the Pirates
were training in Hot Springs" de-
clares Dreyfuss, 'some Of the enthusi-
astic golfers tried to get Wagner in
terested in their game. But for a long
time Honus would not enthuse. At
last, however, they succeeded in lur-
ing him to the links and armed him
with a driver and a golf ball.
"Honus grabbed a handful of earth
and built himself a huge mound, on
which he placed the ball. Just as he
was about to drive off, one of the ex-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-27
Nk1a M44me4Q
The New Beginning.

Almost everyone believes in the
principle of making a new start.
When we fail we comfort ourselves
with the hope that we can try again.
But we must not forget that in start
ing again one of the most important
considerations is just where we should
make this new start and how to begin
it.-Exchange.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-27
Elevated to Presidency.

There were six secretaries Of state
who afterward became president, viz /:
Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, John
Quincy Adams, Van Buren, and Buch-
anan. There has been no secretary Of
the treasury, of the navy, of the inte-
rior, 0 any postmaster general or
attorney general who reached the high
er Office. Jefferson Davis, president of
the southern confederacy, was secre-
tary Of war under President Pierce.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-27
Cherry Eritters.

Make a batter of a cupful and a half
Of flour, barley or corn flour, mixed
with equal parts of wheat flour; sift
with two t~easpoonfuls of baking pow
der, a half t%easpoonful Of salt and one
half cupful of milk, n beaten egg.
At the last add a cupful Of pitted cher
ries that have been covered with SUI
gar and allowed to stand for an hour.
Drop by %spoonfuls into hot fat, and
fry to a golden brown. Serve with a
sauce made from the cherry Juice and
sugar.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-27
Just Giving Him a Prod.

81 haven't anything new to sing to
you tonight, George"
"Well, give me something old, then"
She broke into a refrain that was
ga song of the day" IL years be-
fore.
That's very old, Clara" he remark
ed at the close.
"Yes, George, l sang that to you the
night before we became engaged"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-27
Necessary Expenditure.

81 say, Brown, can't you manage TO
pay me that SO you owe me? l need
the money"
lawfully sorry, old man, but | can't
do it."
81 notice you manage to go to the
theater two or three times a week,
though"
That's just 1t. The thought that l
owe you money Is worrying me so that
I have to do something to help me for
get it."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-27
His Wife,s Fault.

"This man says you owe him money,
SAM said the judge.
"Dat's right, judge, l does"
"Well, why don't you pay him."
"Why. I hain't got nothin' t pay him
WV, judge"
swell, why haven't you?"
"To tell de homes truf, judge, s'pects
my wife has felled down on de jobl"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-27
Just One Word.

Henry. you ought to know a little
German before you go abroad. Suppose
you are captured? You will want to
know what the Germans are saying to
you"
Don't worry about that" said the
k%haki-clad hero confidently; "all I ever
expect to hear from a German soldier
is Kamerad.'"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-27
In Mass Formation.

We've never had time yet to go UP
and ask that eminent biologist at Ohio
State university how often under
natural laws neighbors' cats are sup.
posed to have kittens and can only
say in a general way that they seem
to be coming in mass formation.-Ohio
State Journal.