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Evening journal., 1918-01-16
Government Def njfion of Its
Highway Policy Necessary
WON ihe EngIneerIng News-Recordl.

The planning OF highway work Is
either at standstn or Is proceedlne
In the dark The Federal Government
policy with reference to highway work
has not been declared. Until II is, ON
Gals responsible for this agency OF
transportation cannot proceed intelll-
& ntly or with enthusiasm
The present chaotic condition Is due
to two causes The Treasury Deparf-
ment and the officials Of the Federal
Reserve Banks are. very properly. dis
couragng the financing OF am private
enterprises and OF public works which
cannot contribute to the Winning Of
the war In their general deciarat ons
they have not specified highway WORK
as a war essential, ana road bonds
therefore rest under the general nan
Secondly, Priority Order No. forbade
the shipment in open cars Of road
building materials and equipment aftet.
Nov. l. This order conl eyed the i'm
preston that Washington did not re-
gard highway work as Of first import
ance.
II is true that Priority Order No. .
has been suspended but that suspen-
sion does not define the attitude OF the
government on highways. for all prior
ity orders have been suspended. max
ing way for the adoption Of an inteli-
gent, workable priority plan. on the
other hand, there is very clear gov
ernment definition Of It's attitude with
reference to other Transportation agen-
cies. Shipping is now the foremost of
the problems with which the govern.
ment Is concerning itself. The taking
over OF the railroads speaks clearly as
TO the attitude on that transportation
agency, while II will be only q few
days before appropriations are made
for a large program Of barge construc-
tion for use on inland waterways As
to the electric railways and the high
ways, however, there is neither den-
milton Of policy nor action which viii
show the Importance which the gov
ernment attaches to them In the war
transportation scheme
The need for immediate definition is
evident. The highways are being called
upon TO carry an immense tonnage
which the railroads cannot handle
While good results toward clearing up
railroad terminal congestion can be ex-
pected from the centralized control uq-
der the Director General Of Railroads
it is certain that the traffic strain will
be great and that every feasible agency
Of relief must be made ready. That such
is the belief OF government officials is
indicated by the barge-construction
program.
II Intelligent work is to be put upon
the highways during the season or
1918, word as TO the governments at
titude can come none too quickly.
First, the ongestion-relleving roads
must be determined and their require
ments worked into a well-digested
work program Then the funds will
Evening journal., 1918-01-16
JAPANESE v NJ. C. A. SENDS DEPUTATION TO
AMERICAN AND ALLIED ARMIES
JAPANESE

N RINGING gift Of $4,000 to aid the Y NJ c. A. in
ID this county-s5Oo0 OF this sum having been con-
tributed by the Emperor and Empress OF Japan on
Christmas Eve expression OF appreciation Of the
splendid work done by the Y NJ C. A. in the japanese
Army at the time Of the Russo-Japanese war, Major
General ~ Hibki. OF the Imperial Japanese Army. and
Armies presented greetings the Federal Council Of the
Administrative Committee January TO-
Malor-Genera Hbki emphasized the Importance Of the
Christian leadership Of Japan In the Orient and urged
the necessity for missionary work IN that country
"For" said he III win Japan for Christ we win Asia
The Deputation OF the japanese Y NJ C. A which
Major-Gene Hlbh represents has been sent to the
Allied Armies and viii visit the camps Europe
and the British French and italian army headquar-
tors They have brought flags and gifts from Japan
which they will distribute in the various centers.
Major-Genera HbiN was chief Of she Commlssariat
during the Russo-Japanese war He has been director
Of the v NJ c. A. for many years. and his interpreter
Mr. X. Yamamoto, is secretary Of the Y NJ. C. A. in
Toxic Their trip TO New York City made for the
especial purpose of presenting greetings to the Federal
Council They were introduced to the Administrative
Committee by Or. Sidney L. Gulck chairman Of the
Federal Councils Commission on international Justice
and Goodwill
MajorGeneral Hbk stated that there already many
Christians in the Administrative departments Of the
Japanese government and high in positions OF respons
billy When these numbers be multiplied two or
three fold says the international policies Of Japan will
certainly become Christian.
Such conditions are exceedingly encouraging for the
future Of Japan.
Evening journal., 1918-01-16
With The PaTagrapheFs

Twelve dangerous enemy aliens according to Assistant
Attorney General OBran are at large They are being
shadowed but Ground Hog Day unfavorable weather
may make 1t necessary 10 intern thom.-New York sun.
Of his hundred million emergency war fund President
Wilson allotted 81 $4,000 TO the committee on public in
formation say, Woodrow. we'd like awfully well the
details OF this item. Considerable information in
si350OOO, these daysi-Nlarquette lNch) Chronicle
When interviewed by a reporter last night she gave
out the following statements 1T wasn't my intention 10
kill him. l merely tried 10 blum him. He was 50 dear
and hope the people viii not think hard Of me for what
I have done. He, loving one from had gone: va
cant place in heart and home is left that never can
be nlled."-Chattanooga Times.
Evening journal., 1918-01-16
MOSS cOvERED METHODS.
From the Lawrence ,Ran) Journa
World

From the Lawrence tKan) Journal
World.
The government and the people are
finally awakening to the fact that the
army Is controlled by antique and out
grown methods. Il took an upheaval In
Europe, following the unnecessary sac
rilce Of thousands Of lives. 10 geu Lloyd
George appointed minister Of munitions,
and it looks as If 1t would require an
other Bull Run TO secure efficiency in
the United States
II has been nearly nine months since
war was declared, and nearly a year
since relations were strained TO the
breaking point, with Germany, and yet
we have our chief Of ordnance giving a
lot OF school boy excuses 10 show why
he has not accomplished what any head
Of a national industry would have done
in three months.
Gold braid and years Of service
should not count for anything In the
face Of inefllciency. There are men in
America who are not soldiers, who can
reorganlze the munitions department in
thirty days and begin to turn out sup
plies in adequate amounts.
Every nation now engaged in the
war, with the exception Of the United
States, has experienced a change Of
premiers and there will be some chan
ges due in this country, if we do not
make a better showing The complaint
cannot be made that there We're no
funds, lack of men or lack Of cooper
alton. The country has been support
lng the president almost as one man
and If his cabinet cannot deliver the
goods the country expects him TO make
the necessary changes.
Evening journal., 1918-01-16
HELPING THE HUN.


Gt'T' HE strength the punch, the ge-there-ness Of
army depends upon its morale; its
mental condition is almost important its ply
sica condition Within the last few months ! have
talked with famous generals Of the old world They
all tell me that disappointed, unhappy men do not
win battles
So says Governor Arthur Capper Of Kansas. And what
he says has the ring Of truth in IT,
Unhappy. disappointed cannot win anywhere
in peaceful pursuits or in wartime occupations.
There but this difference It is much easier to bring
unhappness and discomfort TO a the battle
fields roar or in the soldiers training camp than if he
were stationed elsewhere.
A mothers sister, a friend can do IT, unconsciousy
and without knowledge Of the results. Letters Of the
sob variety may bring unhappiness TO the soldiers
heart especially those teemng with fear for the beloved
boys safety
The patriotic thing to do the thing which will most
brighten your boys days "over there and which will
help surprisingly winning the to write cheerful
letters gossipy letters. the letters which bring smile
10 the eye and take mind on the grmness Of
the roar Of guns and the mud Of the trenches.
II one cannot write that kind Of a letter it better
to write
Evening journal., 1918-01-16
Gas, Gas, Indigestion, SourneSs,
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pape's Diapepsin belongs in your
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and ac dity, at daytime or during the
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Evening journal., 1918-01-16

Time it, In five minutes your sour.
acid stomach feels fine No indigestion,
heartburn, or belching Of gas, or eruc-
tations Of und.gested food, no dizzi-
ness, bloating, foul breath or head
ache.
Pape's Diapepsin is noted for its speed
in sweetening upset stomachs. II is
the surest, quickest and most certain
stomach antacid in the whole world
and besides. it Is harmless.
Mil Ons Of men and women now eat
their favorite foods without fear-they
know papes Diapepsin VIII save them
from such misery.
Please for your sake, get a large
Evening journal., 1918-01-16
as TO HOLDING OuT.

NE osT Delawareans will recognize that good deal is
IVA going to depend upon power OF endurance against
the rgors Of winter, and the most rabld German
actcans must admit that the present status more
favorable 10 the allies than ever before
Last winter and winter before It was the entente
soldiers who had to stand fast mud sush and water
OF the lowands This winter these soldiers hold all the
highlands on the d5Omile front from the North sea to
Switzerland barring a few small sectors and it is the
German soldier who must endure the muskrat existence
over in Italy the situation is reversed The Italians
hold the comparatively comfortable plains while their
enemies must endure all the terrors OF winter in the
mountains, with their supplies dependent upon their
ability 10 keep open adequate transportation through
blizzard-swept passes.
Indeed il is said that General Cadona long ago planned
FOR retirement to the present line Of the Paye as nrs
class war strategy, but forbidden 10 so move be-
cause Of the III effects upon the morale OF his forces
which was being steadily undermined by German propa-
ganda-
II the allied lines hold Germany is going to have a lot
Of wel-seasoned' troops in one sense before spring
comes
Evening journal., 1918-01-16

and other taxes, let us hope that the
early spring will see an impetus to
good road building Delaware Is much
in need Of good substantial roads
There is great need for a concrete road
between Smyrna and Dover. Let Us
hope the Highway Commission will get
busy on the job as soon as the weather
is ut.
Evening journal., 1918-01-16
WHEN TIE TuRKs LEI GO.

XNT HILE the British attitude toward the Dardenees
W has been pretty well understood by EVENING
JOURNAL readers. Lloyd Georges open and definite
declaration for international control Is something bit
new in war aims, as remember matters.
At the beginning Of the war when Cousin Nicholas
Romano Of the operating allies 10 was generally
conceded that control Of the Dardaneles to be part
OF Russias share in the spoils Of With Russia
breaking up into ndependenoles and her so-caed dc
facto government flirting with separate peace PROPOSE
tions, nernatonalizaon Of this most important outlet
Of the eastern world sounds better
Certain Il is that, when peace comes and the world
punges into trade before the Turks will have
to let go Of the Dardanees and it will be safest to the
free states Of the east and most advantageous to
great Russas delayed development TO have control Of the
Dardanees participated in by the big powerful nations
Evening journal., 1918-01-16
STILL AIMING AT THE RIuIsE,r

7 LLOYD GEORGES latest statement Of war aims indI-
~ Gates not the slightest aspect Of even preliminary
negotiations and was undoubtedly largely for Russian
consumption
So long as British British and German autocrats
autocrac, restoration and reparaton for Belgium re-
nqushment Of Alsace-Lorraine and determination Of
Hohenzolern marism form a stone wall against which
pacinsm will butt its head in vain
In only respect do the Britt and German minds
to all in the same channel They seem to
agree theoretically at least that territory might
be returned accord with the consent Of the people
thereof but this is not significant until specification is
made to which power should the election ma
chinery In such territory.
Most Of our readers no doubt win agree that Lloyd
Georges statement IS OF Ysac 20 sIa notification
that dealing with the treacferous hypocrtcal German
autocracy hopeless and OF time and the Russians
fast finding this out for themselves. And Lloyd
Georges statement will enough for America
Progress OF peace movements is invariably wrecked
upon the common knowledge that party to the deal
is, by education habit and practice not be trusted
Evening journal., 1918-01-16
Editorial Opinion
WHICH SHALL 1T BE?
From The Idaho FAILS Post.

FROM tle lQdnO rails POST.
The people Of Idaho and the country
In general were advised TO buy and
store coal for winter use. that short
age OF coal. men and transportation was
eminent. Some needed and did as ad-
vised. provided for the future, and now
are, in the language Of other fuel ad-
visors and administrators "coal hogs, 20
and are called un-Amerlcan If they do
not give up what they have provided
for their own use, and which, in many
instances, Is no more than they will
require Again they were advised TO buy
coal, that 1t was 10 be higher ia price
soon again comes the advice, do not
buy COAL It will be cheaper" With so
much conflict Of opinion and authority,
the people in general feel inclined many
times 10 disregard the advice given and
do as their best judgment dictates.
Evening journal., 1918-01-16
GEMS OF THOUGHT

They alone that are accompanied with noble
thoughts-Sr Philip Sidney.
Where through the ongdrawn aisle and fretted vault
The pealing anthem swels the note Of praise-Grav
The accusing spirit. which flew I'D 10 heavens chan
cery with the oath, blushed he gave t in and tbe
recording angel. as he wrote II down. dropped tear
upon the word and blotted it out forever.-sterne
Evening journal., 1918-01-16
A FITTING APPOINTMENT.

THE appointment Of Representative Sherman E. Bur
roughs, OF New Hampshire. to membership on the
Committee Merchant Marine and Fisheries conforms
to Mr. Burroughs preference In the NATTER
Although the coastlne OF New Hampshire is but
eighteen miles In length. boasts OF the best navy
yards the Atlantic seaboard. and there now beng
completed a shipbuildng plant that already has con-
tract with the Government amounting to si6OO0OO0
From his acquaintance with the marine activities
within his district Mr. Burroughs should go 10 the com
mlttee well prepared to consider the that will
come before him.
Evening journal., 1918-01-16

Representative Albert r POLK has sent to us an ad-
vance copy Of Government publication entitled Ger
nan War Practices" 1t is an exceedingly interesting
volume and one which. If widely distributed in this
country should to strengthen American determine
ton to win the war. regardless Of cost and hazard We
thank Mr.. Polk for his kind remembrance in the matter
Evening journal., 1918-01-16

The Chicago police have succeeded in running down
and killing a i5-year-od burglar who loaded with
svag from fruit stand. It's record, for the
Chicago police
Evening journal., 1918-01-16
Spirit of the
DeInldrUia Press

THAT SMfKNA-DO, . ER kOAD.
From the Smyrna Times.
Now that Delaware Is receiving thou
sands Of dollars from the automobile
Evening journal., 1918-01-16

It was close shavel Bostons food dictator declared
a porkless day. when somebody told him Il meant
paralysis Of Boston baked beans and he took it back
right away
Evening journal., 1918-01-16

cabesams state that the Kaiser objected to negotlat
ing peace at Stockholm because American and other
diplomats are "buzzns about there" II Bill has to ad
init that we can buzz he must be ready lift his boy
colt OF our war
Evening journal., 1918-01-16

La Foete will take his place the investigators
frylngpan. say, we hope he doesn't get scrambled up
with Hoover, Baker and Daniels
Evening journal., 1918-01-16

After Prussian autocraoy has eaten up the Socialist Of
Russia, watch it slaughter the Socialists Of Germany
Evening journal., 1918-01-16

Italy bans Importation Of American baseballs. She
SsSsr had a team that deuce high. anyhow.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-05-30

acre extra on wheat land when re-
turn as high MS 30 bushels and even
more may be taken from every acre
Sown? With hogs bringing $50 hun
dred pounds; beef on the hoof Mt Sl2,
and mutton Sl6, while wool under the
new government arranged system or
handling and sale brings 60 cents a
pound (and these values cannot fall
TO any great extent for some years.
the demand for land will continue and
values increase in corresponding de-
gree.
"There has never been In the history
of Canada a time so favorable for the
farmer as the present; self-interest,
the inspiration of patriotic feeling, the
aid freely extended by the govern
ment, who are permitting the import
Of certain agricultural implements
free, all these tend to still further
raise the price Of Alberta land."-Ad-
vertisement.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-05-30
Mis- Ion Of the Church.

The church has great mission in
the world, as the nation has. If the
nation is at war TO make, as the presi-
dent says, "the world safe for democ-
racy," mny not say that II Is the
chuch's mission at all times to labor
In the words OF another, Ito make de
mocracy safe for the world?' For de-
mocrncy Is great force, and like all
other forces may become very dan
gerous power 1t, too, must become
consccrated by the divine spirit to the
service of all mankind. Of all classes
and nations Of men. That consecra.
ton is the churchs responsibility
The Bishop of Georgia.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-05-30
INCREASE IN WESTERN
CANADA LAND VALUES
But Forty and Fifty Bushels OF
Wheat to the Acre.

During the past year there has been
greater demand for farm lands in
Western Canada than for number of
years past. The demand Is for good
farm lands improved or unimproved.
And at an increase of from ten to fif-
teen dollars an acre more than the
same lands could be had for couple
of years ago.
The rise In the price of every kind
Of produce grown on these Western
lands, In some cases to double and In
others to treble the price prevailing be-
fore 1914, have attracted and are at
tracing in ever-lncreasing proportions
the men who are anxious to invest
their money, and apply their energies
in the production Of wheat for when
the allied nations are calling with
voices which grow louder and more
anxious as the months roll on, and the
end of the war still seems distant.
Beef, and more especially bacon, are
required In ever greater quantities.
and the price OF all these things has
soard, until II is not question OF
what shall we produce, but how much
can we produce. Even should THIS
world calamity be brought to close
ln six months from now, II Will be
years before normal pre-war prices
prevail, and meantime self-interest II
not patriotism is turning the minds OF
thousands back TO the land. The In
evitable consequence has been the rise
in values of land, especially wheat
land.
The Calgary Herald, commenting on
these conditions says:
"From inquiries made from leading
dealers in farming and ranching prop
critics, and from the information gath
cred in other ways, it is known that
the value of all land-wheat land,
mixed farming properties, and even
good grazing land-has risen In the
last two years 40 per cent. wheat
lands in some districts have practical
ly doubled in price. One dealer In
farm lands recently sold three sections
for $40 an acre, one extra good quar-
ter went ms high as 800, and another
brought 500. These are, Of course
large prices, but that they will be
equaled or even surpassed in the near
future is beyond question. There Is a
feature about this rush TO the land
from which the most solid hope can
be drawn for the success Of the move
ment. The proper tillage Of land, to
produce large crops In climate Ike
ours Is now understood and practiced
as II never was In the early days OF
the province. II would seem too that
with the increase Of land under cuti-
vatiOn, the seasons are changing
and the rainfall becoming greater and
more regular.
"Crops are being harvested, especial
ly in Southern Alberta, which would
have seemed impossible to the old-time
farmer, with his old-fashloned ideas
Of breaking and seeding. And at the
price now set by the government for
wheat and which possibly may be In
creased during the coming season, the
return to the practical skilled agrlcul-
turist must necessarily be very large.
"What matters so or even 500 an
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-05-30
Selectlnp a Farm.

In n recent examination of eight
grade pupils, on the subject Of agricul-
ture, the question was asked:
"What are the principal things to be
considered in selecting farmW
one youngster answered emphatcal-
ly, but with questionable spelling:
"YOu must get good ground. Don't
get too much clay soil. And good
buildings on the farm, and good fense
and good well and no large hill on
it, You must get cattle barn to. And
clost to town and clJst to road. Don't
have and old muddy lainw
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-05-30

some people wear glasses because
||.ury can't believe their own eyes.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-05-30
FRECKLES
Now Is the Time to Get Rid Of These Ugly Spot,

There's no longer the slightest need Of feeling
ashamed Of your freckles, as Othine-dOuble
Strengths guaranteed TO remove these homey
spots.
Simply get an ounce OF Othine-double
strength-from your druggist, and apply a little
Of II night and morning and you should soon see
that even the worst freckles have begun TO dis
appear. while the lighter ones have vanished en-.
tirely. II is seldom that more than one ounce
is needed TO completely clear the skin and gain
q beautiful clear complexion.
BE sure TO ask for the double strength Othine
ns this Is sold under guarantee of money back
II II fails 10 remove frcckles.-Ady.
The source Of many large river Is
but small spring.
Man Is mistake and woman Is an
agreeable blunder.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-05-30
SWAMP.ROOT FOR
KIDNEY AILMENTS

There is only one medicine that really
stands out pre-eminent as a medicine for
durable ailments Of the kidneys, liver
and bladder.
Dr. Kilmer's Swamp. Root stands the
highest for the reason that IL has proven
to be just the remedy needed in thou.
sands upon thousands Of distressing cases
Swamp.Root, a physicians prescription for
special diseases, makes friends quickly be-
cause its mild and immediate effect Is
soon realized in most cases. II is q gen
tie, healing vegetable compound.
Start treatment at once. Sold at all
drug stores in bottles Of two sizes, medi
um and large.
However, IL you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents TO Dr.
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, n, Y, for q
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Ady.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-05-30

lis a happy man who can find
."ough unrotted tlmbers in the past
10 bridge the future.