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The Washington herald., 1918-01-18
Sugar Beet Experiment.

Sugar beet farming has recently
been undertaken most successfully in
the Tia Juana Valley south OF San
Diego. The industry was begun as an
experiment two years ago by c. ).
Brown, foreman of the H. Peery
ranch. who found the soil, climatic.
shipping and other conditions beyond
expectations. He raised last year
twenty acres Of sugar beets and this
year twenty-five acres. and has now
increased the acreage to 800.
Out of the tryout Of twenty-five acres
he secured twenty-three tons to the
acre, with an acreage test of Is per
cent sugar. The net receipts were $50
a ton. or A,Sl2.50 for the twenty-five
acre tract
Since then many small ranches have
planted acreage to sugar beets. IN the
valley which lies on this side OF the
international border.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-18
BRITISH POET
FORESEES END
OF AUTOCRAC
John Mase6eld Says World
State viii Follow the
Present War.

A world state, whose law will have
sanction In an international police
force, will be the eventual outcome
Of the present war, Is the belief of
John Masehsld. the English poet
novelist. who spoke at the Central
High School last night
"The war win compass the burning
up Of the old machine Of nationalism."
said Mr.. Masefeld. "and viii result In
the conception of q world state. back
ed by an International police force
which wal deal with any country
which brings about . state Of war. as
it would with q common criminal"
War and Disease.
Mr.. Masefield compared war with
disease, and declared that the mind
which has combated yellow fever and
other scourges which were once
thought ineRaceable, win In the end
conquer war.
1--WE might say. indeed, that war Is
nothing more nor less. than q fever,
and in every instance the germ has
been deliberately planted by some
autocrat. This has been proven In
the case of Spain, Of France, yes, Of
England, when George III proved the
autocrat who forced your country into
the rebellion.
war is an infamy and a crime" he
continued, but there Is yet a greater
crime-that of submitting to an ire
sponsible autocrat-"
Mr.. Masefield gave lucid ,descrip-
ton Of French territory which has
been visited by Hun shell fire. and
also a vivid picture Of the battlefield.
The real enemy in the, trenches
is not bombshell-it is soft, plant
mud" he said. Mud in which men
disappear and drown. The battle
field is frequently a waving sea of
liquid mud. I have seen stretcher
bearers blowing painstakingly
through a mile of 1t, carefully lift
ing one foot out of the sticky, oozy
mass and planting the other as deep
as it would sink. and so on.
"The soldier of today must know
more than marching-he must know
how to dig and build and shovel 1t
is work"
To Remake world.
peace" concluded the speaker, "as
they will some day, the three coun-
tries which have done the most for
liberty in the past will have a de-
Gliding voice in the remaking of the
world-your country, France and
my country. And We will see to 1t
that when we remake the machin-
cry of the world we will mold it
more in accordance with mans pres
ent place in the universe.
Il hope that my country may
then do something and be some
thing which will in some measure,
in your eyes, atone for the wrongs
which my country did to yours in
the past
At the conclusion of his war talk
Mr.. Masefield read a number of his
poems and told some tales of the
sea-"
The Washington herald., 1918-01-18
URGES.
SPEEDY ACTION
ON RAILROADS
A m illustrations Control
Bill Stalled in Commit
tee Of House.

The administration railroad bill Is
stalled. President Wilson sent word
to Congress yesterday asking Its
speedy passage. But although anxi-
Gus to comply, Chairman Sims. Of the
House committee, was forced to re-
port that he saw no Immediate hope
OF ending the growing fight to ix a
definite date for return Of the roads
to their owners.
President Wilson'S request was sent
to Speaker Clark, who called the heads
of all important committees into con-
ference. Especial speed was asked on
the waterpower and railroad bills, the
latter of which has been two weeks
before Congress without apparent
progress.
Sims informed the conference that
had united with the Republicans on
jority, able either to force the amend
ments II wishes or to delay the bill
indefinitely.
The conference suggested that the
bill be reported out by Monday. Sims
reported this impossible. Hearings.
he said, probably will last all next
week, after which the committee will
begin its lights on proposed amend
ments.
Speaker Clark told the conference
frankly that the sessions slowness
not only was holding up essential leg
islation but was furnishing ammuni-
ton 20 the Republicans drive for con-
troll OF the next House.
Due to illness Of Chairman Sims, the
House Interstate Commerce commit
tee cannot meet today. The Senate
will continue hearing small railroads
plea to be taken into the national con-
solidation.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-18
Children's Savings.

More than 10000 children under 16
years of age have savings ACCOUNTS in
the Los Angeles banks. They have
more than H,00o,Oo0 on deposit, or an
average Of something over SIS each.
One 13-year-old youngster is credited
with heading the list. He has nearly
2,Oo0 on deposit, from a beginning
made with so cents when he was z
years old. ss
Many of the Los Angeles banks
make special provisions for. the saw
ings accounts of children and in addi-
ton to accepting savings accounts,
teach lessons of thrift in their ad-
vertising matter. They also lend en-
couragement to thrift propaganda in
the public schools and children's or
ganizations.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-18

The most important mineral pro-
duct of California is petroleum.
found In the southern half of ths
State. Kern leads all other coun-
ties in this product with Fresno
second and Orange. Santa Barbara
and Los Angeles counties follovins.
The States output of petroleum in
1916 exceeded 1850. 900 bafrels For
the first six months OF 1917 the oIs-
put was tT.tso.Ol7 barrels. an is-
crease OF 1,bs0.ol7 barrels for ti,s
half year. Prospects are that the
figures for the second half OF the
year viii show an even greater
gain
The Washington herald., 1918-01-18
AGED, Dying Mother
CALLSFOR HER SON
James Mudd, 45 Years Old, Wanted
in His Alexandra Home.

A mother, old and gray. lying at
the point of death in her home,
531 South Fairfax street, Alexan-
dria, is calling for her son.
Washington police are trying to
find James Mudd. As years, who is
described as five feet ten inches
in height and weighing 200 pounds.
Mother keeps calling for James"
said his sister at the First pre-
cinct yesterday. He never was
home much and we have lost track
Of him during the last few years.
Please find him for mothers sake.
so that her last hours may be hap
by ones"
The Washington herald., 1918-01-18
War Topics Discussed
AT Arts Club Dinner

The regular Thursday dinner Of the
Arts club OF Washington was held
last night at the clubrooms. 2oi7 I
street northwest, and was featured by
interesting addresses on live topics
besides musical entertainment.
Representative sherman e. Bur-
roughs, Of New Hampshire. spoke on
Banking Interests in the War" R.
+. Ayers. Of the American Bankers
Association and member Of the Ma
uonal War Savings Committee dis
cvssed .savings in War Times" while
John Poole. president of the Federal
National Bank, spoke on RED Cross
Work in the War"
Several solos were sung by Miss
Lucille Smith, accompanied by Mrs.
Paul Bleyden-
r. L. Neuhauser, treasurer of the
club, presided. and Mrs. Neuhauser
and Miss Bertha Critcher were hos
tesses for the evening.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-18
RICHARD D. STMMS
TO COMMAND GUARD
Chosen to Head District Militia.
Succeeding Gen. Harvey.

The appointment Of Richard d.
simms. a native Of the District. to be
brigadier general OF the National
Guard for the District Of Columbia
has just been announced. He win sue
ceed Brig. Gen. Harvey, IN command
or the District Guard when Il was
mustered into service. who now is at
Camp Sheldon.
Brig. Gen. stmms Is popular locally.
ana Tor tne past twelve years has been
treasurer Of the Capital Traction Com
pany. besides active In other pursuits
connected with municipal Affairs.
He has had considerable military ex-
perience. and saw service during the
spanish-American war, and IL head
OF the military service legion Of this
city.
Gen. Simms will be in command of
the local National Guard, and efforts
The Washington herald., 1918-01-18

are being nads 70 recruit - ers.ni-
zstion TO fts fuli gfrenxth- xfprnpnuf
Il n composed - but few hun6re1
members. including q separate colorcc
battalion Of about 80. and q company
OF Balkan war veterans number1nG
more than 100
Plans are on foot 10 have consress
enact q measure providing for the ex-
tension OF the present are limit for en-
.listment in the National Guard. ana
also 70 retain the unit thus created
for exclusive service IN the Distr5ct
instead Of being subjected 10 service
In foreign lands during war time. a.
now prevails.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-18
LINGUISTS AT WORK.

A minister at a certain college in
quired of a returning student in re-
gard to the studies for the year.
Il am majoring in German PROUDLY
the youth said.
We'll, that is, interesting In these
times" responded the parson. 81
have a son who has not yet attained
to such linguistic laurels: he is only
privating in France."-Life.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-18
MAIL TRUCK CRUSHES
man IN LIFT SHAFT
Frank johnson Loses Life at Union
Station in Thirty-Foot Plunge.

Crushed under a heavy electric bag
gage truck which he was operating
at the Union Station, Frank johnson,
Il years old. Of Lakeland, Nd, was
killed yesterday morning when the
truck crashed through a guard rail
and plunged thirty feet down an ele-
vator shaft.
Johnson had operated the truck for
four weeks. He had taken mail from
the Southern train and was return
ing to the mail room when the ac-
cident happened on the sub-basement
floor.
johnson lost control of the truck,
The Washington herald., 1918-01-18
LOCAL MENTION.

Whole wheat flour, &c, Argo
starch, &c: % ozs. hominy grits.
12hc: cheese. 30c: white meal, &c.
pineapple. sc; whiskhrooms, 1sc
pound cake. Csc; Bluejacket sar-
dimes, 10c: tapioca, Sc: Marglo oil,
. G; Va. Sweet Pancake -four, u 1-2c
powder, 15c; safety matches, 7Me:
silver brand peas, 12Ac; sugar
corn, IL &c; pure pepper, 40c; A. ].
pancake flour. e12hc: fat TnackereL
lac; large herring. SC: Is lbs. white
potatoes, 40c. 412 Fourth st. Sc.
and all-the J. T. d. Pyles stores.
Our Father. 18th and L sta NV Read our Sat.
urday announcements and come.
Moving Picture Machines.
Electric Webster. TO 9Th ST. n. w.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-18
ALAS AND ALACK.

whats the matter, dear?' asked
the doctors wife. Are you worried
about Mr.. Poorley's caser' -
Yes" replied the doctor.
"And is there no hope?"
! very little. He says he doesn't
expect to leave enough to pay more
than one-third of my bill."-Judge.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-18
Mob of Fair Femininity
Lionizes Poet Masefield
Our Own Nell Leads Horde of Enthusiastic
Young Women In Platform Onslaught
After War Lecture
Copyright Underwood q Underwood, n. Y.

young things-the stage is alive with
them now-and Mr.. Masefield writes
his name in his book of poems,
date and alb.
about the Irish situation" I fin
ish with a savage look at the still
onrushing mass of humanity.
Il think the solution is nearer"
Mr.. Masefield. won't you please
give me your address. and won't you
call to see us before you GO
(Mr. Masefield is sorry, but he Is
going away tomorrow morning).
To-day than it has ever been. When
Ireland"
The next one just wants "to shake
the hand Of one who can write SO
beautifully"
decides what she wants, Eng
land will give it to her."
Mr.. Masefield looked a bit embar-
rassed. so 1 offered a nervous apology
for my countrymen:
You'll have to pardon EN-" I fall
tered; they've all got the 'Gimmes,' "
and then
Seeing that surrender must come,
I give it up, but in that brief and ex.
citing interview I had seen enough to
say this much:
Mr.. Masefield is a charming and ex-
ceedingly courteous man. And from
his talk which I had heard previous to
the abbreviated interview" can say
that he is a living refutation Of the
popular notion that Englishmen have
no sense of humor. Mr.. Masefield Dos
sesses a wit rare and subtle, and he
tells a story wonderfully well.
Here's the Interview.
He will lecture on the war through
out the United States before returning
to England. He arrived in America
several days ago on the liner which
brought to port the rescued men from
the Jacob Jones.
If you can't figure it out for yourself,
her is what he said in his interview
"1ll be in America lecturing abou,
three and a half months. 1 think the
solution of the Irish question is nearer
today than it has ever been before
When ireland decides what she wants
England will give it to her."
Just one thing more: He isn't a bit
conceited. because he plumb forgot to
bring along a copy Of his poems and
had to borrow one from somebody In
the audience.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-18

hhafah hlver orange groves.
A great deal of money has
been spent ON the property,
making the Hotels equal to
the best hotels I'm the State.
Fine hunting, wild turkey,
duck, quail, jaeksnipe and
deerj also as good fishing as
there is to be had In FIerida.
One OF our greatest atfrae-
lions is the Golf Course, one
The Washington herald., 1918-01-18
OTHER TEMPERATURES.

TIDE TABLES.
Compiled BY the United States Coast and
Geodetic SurTey.)
Today-Low tide 6:H a. m. and 7:ll D. m.
high tide. l2N D. m.
Automobils lamps must be lighted by 5s43 D. m.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-18
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

District Of ColrmHa md Maryland-Fair to-
day and tomorrow. little change in Temperature; /;
gentle westerly winds.
Virginia-Fair today. slightly colder in south
east portion; tomorrow fair; gentle westerly
winds
The Washington herald., 1918-01-18

A Virginia county judge has just
issued a warrant for the Kaiser for
disturbing the public peace.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-18
Swiss Recognize Finland.

Berne. Jan. 1.-THE Swiss gov
ernment recognized the indepen-
dence Of FINLAND today.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-18
RESORTS.
ATLANTIC CITY.
R0CkLEDGE, FLA.

Hotel. Indian River Fofda 17s
es below Jacksonville midst or th
The Washington herald., 1918-01-18
Out Again, I'm Again, Tommy.

e"s -
For five long years Thomas Busey
stayed in Jail. looking at himself and
planning revenge on someone when he
got OUT
Tom was in Jail because he couldn't
shoot straight. II his aim had been
good he would have probably have
swung for first degree murder.
When the Jail door opened Tom went
directly to the last place that he
should have gone to. He called on
friend wife.
"whar's me cheeild?" he asked, all
excited.
''Neber yo mind whar she am" an
swered wifey. "Ah took good care
OBJ her whilst yo was wastin' yo time
in de pen-Ah kin take care OBJ her
now"
Immediately Toms fist shot out and
caught wifey on the chin.
She threw a lamp at him. He missed
it.
Out came Toms gun. He fired. Five
years in Jail had not improved his
aim. The prison officials had refused
him target practice.
He missed wifey's head by a bare
half inch.
And now he must go back to Jail to
await the pleasure of the grand jury.
Once more the same old stone walls
stare him in the face.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-18

clock sef tennis billiards
eaaser Of Gransiden Hotel NJ - - "'e"h'
The Washington herald., 1918-01-18
LOCAL TEMPERATURES

Midnight. 3; 2 a. m. 81; Ia. m, g; 6 a.
m. y; a p, q; 10 a. M, "a; II noon. s.;
2 p. m. 81; D m. s: p. m, IS; p. m,
81; 10 D. m, 80. Highest. p; lowest, 2.
Relative humidity-s d. m. 81: D. M. I5;
p. m, S. Rainfall % p. m. to D. M, o.
Hours Of sunshine, e.3. Per cent Of possible
sunshine s.
Departures-Accumulated deficiency Of tenn
perature since January I, 1919. -l73; deficiency
Of temperature since January l. 1913, -i73;
accumulated excess Of precipitation since Jan
u5fJ ], 1913. +o96; excess Of precipitation since
January /. 1918. +Oa6.
Temperature same datee last year-Highest,
20; lowest, ls
The Washington herald., 1918-01-18

It was o'clock in the morning.
There was nothing stirring but the
wind.
Suddenly Tim Martin started up his
phonograph. For hours Tim had been
trying to get to sleep but couldn't be-
cause of the noise next door.
So you can see that he had some
justification for doing what he did.
After all had become quiet, ell sleep
was gone from him.
He played several tunes. Soon some
one raped on the wall
Tim grinned. Then he laughed out
loud. The photograph was also doing
some laughing Con the record.)
At ten minutes past three Tim and
Albert Craig were in a~death grapple
Al had burst in from next door and
jumped Tim instantly.
The phonograph was lying on the
floor. speechless forever
Tim got a half Nelson on Al and
forced him to quit.
It was all right Al said. when he
made a noise, but when Tim made
some noise 1t was all wrong.
Now that Al has gone to Jail for
thirty days. Tim will have a chance
to get a new talking machine and
work 1t to death.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-18
Necessity Knows ne Law.


Rufus Bailey wanted to go out.
Wifey said no. She knew what would
become of Rufus and his bank roll,
should he get into a crap game.
That is why, she went through his
pockets and took all his change.
Rufus was supposed to be dead
broke. So after pleading for an hour
or so, wifey said yes.
A little later, .wifey's sister Ella,
rushed downstairs. "Migawd Ah'm
robbed" she said, all out of breath,
"dere must be burgulars around"
For while both women tried to
figure out how the money walked out
without anyone seeing it
At midnight Rufus skunk back. He
had such a guilty look on his face
that right away Ella accused him Of
taking her dough.
Despite wifey's pleading Ella had
Rufus arrested.
She must have thought the matter
over, however. because she asked that
he be paroled. The court said, "all
right, so order it."
The Washington herald., 1918-01-18
The Delicate Sex.

Thursday evening as Katie Evans
stepped onto her porch to go into
the house. her feet shot from under
her, and a few million stars as yet
unknown to astronomers made their
appearance.
When she recovered. Katie swore
as only a lady can swear.
She'was absolutely certain that only
that morning she had cleaned every
bit of ice and snow from her porch.
Well, she really had. Her porch
was as clean as it could be when she
went to work.
Maggie jackson, next-door neigh
bor, had carelessly thrown a dish
pan full of water onto that porch.
The water did the only thing 1t could
do-freeze.
A little bird whispered in Katie's
ear. She then raped on Maggie's
door.
A minute later someone telephoned
headquarters for a supply of gas
masks. The atmosphere around the
two women was in terrible shape.
Even a cop a block away blushed
when he heard those choice cuss
words that passed between Katie and
Maggie.
However, there is some consolation
left for Katie. She had S with which
to pay her fine, and Maggie did not.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-18

ssT I'VE me LIBERTY or give me
" death"-these were the
undying words of Patrick
Henry, famous statesman of the
American Revolution. Since the day
this republic was born, loyal Ameri-
cans have ever been willing to sacrifice
their lives in the name of Liberty. To-
. day our Government asks only that
we SACRIFICE NEEDLESS BUY
ING; that we give up a few nom
essentials, and LEND a share of our
savings to protect the great cause of
American Liberty that is now threat
ened. Our Government urges us to
lend our savings at per cent interest
Compounded quarterly by purchas-
ing
The Washington herald., 1918-01-18

Moving Picture Machines.
lectric Webster. 10 9Th ST. n w.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-18
War Savings Stamps

Surely no American worthy of the
name will fail to heed the call of his
Government. Before this day ends go
to the postoffice, or the nearest bank,
trust company or other authorized
agency and buy War Savings Stamps
OR U. S. Thrift Stamps in the name of
Iihertu
The Washington herald., 1918-01-18

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The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1918-09-04
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS.

men, cheerfully ready to do whatever
they were called upon to do and many
of them have already been called upon
to make the greatest sacrifice.
The men, women and children Of
these states have given their time,
their money and themselves to aid
in the great work being done by the
Red Cross, the Y. M. c. A. and other
organizations. The rich, the we'll 10
do, and the poor have marched shout
der to shoulder in the financial army
that is carrying out every order is
sued by those in command at Wash
1ngton.
In fact, the people of the Ninth
District have been so we'll organized
and have responded so Loyalty that
they have put this district in a class
by itself. During the Third Liberty
Loan campaign, this district started
it's campaign last, finished it first, ex-
ceeded every other district in over
subscription of it's quota, and, in the
sale of bonds, secured a better per-
centage of distribution than any other
part Of the United States. Surely the
people of this district have very great
reason to be proud Of their record.
The peculiarly effective plan of or
ganization adopted and successfully
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1918-09-04
| xhcll out..Whoevers for mc!1
money to produce. To provide these
things is the opportunity and duty Of
those who do not offer their livos -

money to produce. To provide these
things is the opportunity and duty of
those who do not offer their lives. -
Winning this war is a matter of
money. When you buy a Liberty
Bond it means money for the United
States treasury. During the coming
year, this nation must raise $24,000,-
100000. About $4,000, 100000 of this
must be raised by loans and $8,000,-
000, 900 by taxation. II we do not raise
this money. the United States treas.
ury will have failed. When the
United States treasury fails, the war
is lost. If the war is lost, democracy
Is lost-the world is lost. T..
Thus we get some idea of what
each individual must do. He must
save, do without luxuries, he must get
along with what he has rather than
buy things that are not absolutely nee
essary. He must do those things only
which are of productive value. He
must simplify and cheaper his diet.
In short, he must in every possible
way use for his own comfort as little
of the nations labor, time, and eff,
cheney as possible. He must save
every cent of money possible and loan
it to the Government. In this way
only can a citizen live up to his patri.
otto duty and do his part towards win.
ming and ending the war.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1918-09-04
American Soldiers Can crushsthcS
Hun Only II Equipped BY
American Dollars. U 4
DUTY Of ALL IS CLEAR /
:. n - II s7i...r- -
War More Than Armles-To Provide.
: Food, Clothing, Weapons and Hun. !
dreds Of Other Things u oppor- J:
tunity Of Those Who Do Not i
Offer LIves-Buv Bonda! >

America is the Atlas on which the
world is resting. Not only must Amer
lean soldiers fight and win the war:
for democracy, but American dollars:
must equip and maintain American
armies and, in addition, they. must.
maintain the armies of the Allies. ;:
Never has so colossal a task fallen
to the lot of any nation; never before:
In the history of the world has any
nation been in a position to accom-
plish such a task. America can do
all that she is expected to do, but
she can only do it if every citizen of
this greatest republic does his full
share.
The war in Europe is more than
the splendid army of young American
manhood fighting under our banners
in Flanders; it is matter of food,
shelter, clothing, munitions, weapons,
roads, engines, cars, ships, hospitals,
medicines, of hundreds of other i'm.
portant things that take labor and