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WASHINGTON
FLIGHTS
Alien Enemies Must Avoid the District of Columbia
ASHINGTON.—Allen enemies, beware. Keep out of the District of Co-
lumbia. Don’t even come near the District line. If you do you will be
locked up instantly. Such is the warning of the United States attorney's
office Issued after investigating the
cases of two aliens who deliberately
violated the law. =
Assistant United States Attorney
Arth said, in talking to Frederick
Xander, an alien who left the city
December 15 only to come back again,
that his office has got tired of warning
aliens that the exclusion act must be
obeyed to the letter and that no ex-
cuses will be taken any more,
Xander's act was a deliberate vio-
lation, the authorities say, and he was
The man, who formerly lived at 3721 Conduit road,
He had coached his family as
sent to the District jail.
pleaded homesickness for his wife and babies.
to what to do in case he was apprehended and they assisted him to hide,
This is his second trip to Washington. He stayed in Baltimore for a
while and, according to his story, he failed to secure work and took a chance
and came back to Washington.
Another alien, Joseph Obrecht, said to be an Alsatian,
A Marshal Splain that his joining an Alsatian society, of which the French am-
bassador is president, did not make him a Frenchman, and he must go out
with the rest of the German subjects.
Obrecht came back to Washington after a visit to New York city and
agaln took up the occupation of a chef. He was placed on the train for
Baltimore.
Bootlegger Sadie Picked Wrong Man for a Customer
ETECTIVE HARRY EVANS ran into a walking “bootlegger” one morning
while on his way to police headquarters. He was about to board a car
near his home when he saw Sadie Patterson, colored. lugging a heavy suits
case. Sadie gave him a smile and the
detective’s Inquisitive nature was
aroused.
“What have you in the suitcase?”
he asked.
“Whisky,” she answered.
“What are you going to do with
1t?” queried Evans.
“Sell it; I've got eight quarts—you
want to buy one?”
“Sure; how much a quart?’ asked
Evans. She told him $3, and the de-
tective handed her the money and she
produced the whisky. She was arrested, to her astonishment,
police headquarters on the charge of violating the
Washington has become literally as dry as a bone.
was informed by
taken to
and
Sheppard act.
It has been that way
since last autumn, and that is one of the most striking phases of the wartime
changes a stranger notes here. Men who formerly poured libations to the
god John Barleycorn pledge one another In cider, ginger ale or grape juice
with a pinch of lemon. And yet it 13 only a few years since William Jennings
Bryan and his grape juice proclivities were the prime joke of the Washington
Journalists.
To be sure, prohibition does not completely prohibit in the District of
Columbia any more than it has done elsewhere. One reads in the local papers
almost daily of the arrest of some enterprising “bootlegger,” who has smug-
gled in from Baltimore, which is the nearest oasis of large proportions, a
consignment of strong waters.
Girls Juggle Station Baggage in the Capital City
HE newest thing to come to light in the “invasion of a man’s province” in
Washington is a flock of girl bagzage masters at Union station. For six
months they have thrived in their new atmosphere “unnoticed and unsung.”
Each girl handles daily as many as
160 pieces of baggage. During rush
seasons they “lift” 200 pieces per day.
Punching the checks, sending the suit-
cases down the chute, they declare is
the most thrilling part of the work.
Lots of muscle and a sweet disposition
are the necessary qualities.
Miss Grace Withy and Misses
Mary L. and Ethel Simpson acted as
spokesmen for the group of 12 girls.
“Do we like our work?’ they an-
swered. “We're just crazy about it.
“My whole heart is in my work,” said Miss Withy. “It is really fascinat-
fng. We get lots of ‘knocks,’ but we don’t mind it much. We can take care
of ourselves.”
The girls wear uniforms on the line of the messenger uniform.
dark blue, and set off with a regular messenger cap.
Miss Mary Simpson holds the record for muscle achievement.
“I carried a trunk that the porter couldn't even get out of the taxi,”
said.
“What is the first thing
the girls were asked.
” “Oh, no, we don't powder our noses
replied.
Standing behind the counter of the baggage room, they look very much
like steamship pilots, with their blue uniforms and seafaring caps.
They are
she
you do when you come to work in the morning?”
first; we put on our uniforms,” they
Humors and Exasperations of the Red Tape Tangle
N THE labyrinthine paths of an expanded government one comes across a
few definite signs. For instance, the government wants more workers and
wants them badly. The government wants more buildings, The government
wants more homes for newly arrived
clerks.
The manner in which the govern-
ment goes about getting its help would
be a source of unending joy to the ap-
plicant did it not fret him. The same
is true about buildings and in a lesser
degree about homes.
Here is part of an appeal which
the civil service commission has sent
broadcast all over the United States:
“Thousands of workers are urgent-
ly needed in the prosecution of the
war. The actual fighting forces would be powerless without
civilian ermy behind them.”
was a former Texas woman of excellent education.
office of her home town,
uable to the government in these stressful
service commission.
“Are vou a resident of Washington?” asked the clerk.
Her home, the applicant explained, was in Texas,
“Then,” said the clerk, “under the regulations you must go to Texas and
take your examination.”
“But,” protested the applicant, “if you want clerks as badly as you
--l?
efficient
ap
Among the many who responded to this
She worked in the post |
and is the kind of material which should be inval-
times. She visited the civil
Ray:
The clerk was inexorable.
“You must gz back to Texas and take the examination,” he repeated. And
dJncle Sam thus lost a clerk.
A prominent expert—one whose time is supposedly of considerable value
to the government—was recently ordered to make some tests in a Western
city. He went there two months ago, stayed two weeks and returned to
Washington without having done anything—for the simple reason that none
of the material required to make the tests had been sent to him
About a month ago he made a second journey. The offices
n which he
was put to work were so cold that the work could not be carried on. About
half of the required material had arrived. He came back to Washington.
He made his third trip to this city to do the work he set out to do two
paraphernalia
months agey and he is there today waiting for the necessar}
to arrive.
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MOUNT JOY STAR AND NEWS, MOUNT JOY, PA.
MORE SPRING WHEAT
|
ASKED OF FARMERS
| Large Supply of Food and Feed-
stuffs Needed in 1918.
Agricultural Gepartment Asks Increas-
ed Pork Production and Larger
Acreage of Grain Crops.
Washington, D. C,—The planting of
an Increased acreage to spring wheat
and the production of an increased sup-
ply of other food products and of live
stock, especlally hogs, is recommend-
ed in a supplementary food production
program issued by the
department of agriculture.
This program re-emphasizes and am-
plifies the food-production program
for 1018 issued by the department in
August, 1017, and other suggestions
made in the fall and
vear regarding increased pork produe-
tion and increased production of food-
stuffs in the South.
tion with the recommendations previ-
ously made, it suggests in full the pro-
posals which the department thinks it
|
|
United States |
the first of this |
| be increased
{ during the year
Taken in connec- De
| maintain the
desirable to offer with a view to se-
cure enough meat and dairy prod-
ucts, cereals, sugar and other staple |
and perishable foods, wool and cotton
for the nation, its armies, and the al-
lies. It gives suggestions for the ap-
| proaching spring operations, based
upon the latest available information
a number of states in the eastern and
central portions of the country where
spring wheat has not been grown in
recent years, the crop Is now being re
established and it is recommended that
this movement be encour
To a extent the
oats, If necessary, could be reduced in
the interest of wheat, Likewise, a
very small portion of the acreage
which normally would be planted to
corn in the northern part of the corn
belt might be sown to spring wheat.
If the nereage of spring wheat indi-
cated for some of the states cannot be
planted, the barley acreage, which
Known to grow better in some locall-
might be increased. The use of
barley for food is increasing in this
country and it is a welcome food in
Kurope.
Summary of Other Recommendations.
Following 1s a summary of other im-
portant recommendations regarding
meat, poultry, and perishables.
The number of should
by at least per
1018,
should be made
re of sugar cane and
to increase these
us these crops are well
1
ne
aged,
small acreage
Is
ties,
cereals,
Hogs. hogs
15
Sugar. Effort
acreag
sugar beets, and
areas in so far
established or
gricultural
are necessary to sound
practice.
Production of satisfactory substi-
| tutes for sug: including sorghum,
corn and cane sirup, maple products
[and honey can and should be 1n
as to the condition of the fall-planted |
crops of winter wheat and rye and as
to the number of meat and dairy ani-
mals reported for 1917. They repre-
the best thought of the special-
ists of the department who have had
the benefit of advice from agricultu-
ral leaders throughout the country.
Our Best Efforts Required.
“Notwithstanding an increased pro-
duction of staple erops in the United
States in 1917, there is need for more
food,” the program states. “Taking
into account our own needs, the needs
sent
| yards
creased.
Sorghum sirup, it is pointed out, may
be produced in nearly state in
the Union, and increased production of
sorghum sweets would enable the pub-
lie still further the sugar
supply in the form most available for
transportation to our soldiers.
Dairy Products. The supply of dairy
products should be maintained to meet
this country and to help
every
to conserve
the needs of
supply the increasing demands of the
allies.
Poultry. Poultry production should
be Increased greatly, especially in back
and on farms where waste mate-
rial is available and the purchase of
| expensive grains and other material is
| not required.
of the nations associated with us in |
this war, and the needs of friendly
neutral nations, our best efforts will
be require rovide e g d in | 3
Df quired to provide enough food in | mately equal to that of 1917 should be
1018. Whether the war continues or
not, the demands on this country, be-
cause of the inereasing population and
the needs of Europe will be great.
especially strong demand will be made
on this country for meats and live
stock. In 1917, notwithstanding the
many difficulties encountered, the
farmers planted the largest ac
fn the history of the nation, harvested
record crops of most things except
wheat, and succeeded in greatly in-
creasing the number of live stock.”
“The situation is such that chief em-
phasis should be given to the produc-
tlon of the great staple food products,
with special stress on wheat and hogs,
the leading war foods.”
The South is urged to provide food
for its own people and feed for its live
stock and then to plant as much cotton
as can well be cultivated and harvest-
reages
ed. To raisers of hogs and beef ani-
mals the world need for meats and
fats is made clear. Farmers are urged
to join with the men on the ranges in
providing sheep whose wool is needed
to equip soldiers.
The program discusses the farm la-
bor problem, points out the lines of ef-
fort for relief, and outlines the activi
ties of the federal and state
to furnish assistance.
Spring Wheat.
In dealing with the
spring wheat, the program states:
The acreage of spring Wheat should
be increased in order to make certain
that we shall have an adequate supply
question of
in certain
Corn. An acreage of corn approxi-
planted, with possible slight reductions
sections to free areas for
| spring wheat.
An |
the
agencies |
of wheat for our own uses and to meet |
the needs of the allies.
“While the area winter
sown in 1917 was the largest on record
the condition of the crop,
on December 1, the
recorded, indicating a probable produe
of wheat
as reported
was lowest ever
tion of only 540,000,000 bushels.
Whether the actval production will be
greater or less than the estimate will
prevailing be
If
in
depend upon conditions
tween now and the time of harvest.
there were planted to spring wheat
the United States this year an acreag
equal to the sum of the record planting
in each spring wheat state within the
last ten years, there would be sown ap
proximately 23,300,000 acres. If there
should be planted an acreage equal to
the sum of the record planting for each
state within the last five rs there
would be sown approximately 21,000,
V00 acres. The record planting for any
vear was 20,381,000, in 1911. The acre
for 1917 was 185,511,000.
“The department of agriculture has
carefully studied all these records and
other data in connection with the pres-
conditions and needs, and be-
will be
ent
lieves
war
that it possible
the
| duction
| Flaxseed.
| rice,
Rice, Buckwheat and
The area in oats should be
maintained, especially in regions and
on soils which are not so well adapted
but with a small reduc-
for increasing the
Barley production
be increased in regions where
it grows best, especially in the north-
ern edge of the corn belt and in sec-
tions north and west of the belt; and
buckwheat and flaxseed produc-
if pos-
Oats, Barley,
to other
tion to
wheat
should
grains,
provide
acreage.
tion should be maintained and,
sible, increased.
Grain Sorghums.
grain sorghums (kafir,
etc.) should be increased greatly
throughout the drier portion of the
Plains region. Kafirs the most
certain grain crops in this section and
they can #» made to supplement wheat
as human food and to replace corn as
animal food.
Potatoes.
Irish and
The production of
milo, feterita,
are
of
potatoes be
maintained in 1918, notwithstanding
large crops in 1917.
Hay, Forage and Pastures. Wher-
feasible, the area devoted to hay,
ge and silage crops should be in-
The normal
sweet
acreage
should
ever
for:
creased and these products should be
used to a greater extent in place of
crains and other concentrates.
Beef Animals. Thesumber of beef
animals should be maintained and, in
it is clearly the best range
should be increased.
The pro-
should be
areas where
and farm practice,
Beans, Peas and Peanuts.
beans and
of peas
increased in regions to which they are
re |
adapted, because of thelr high food
value, keeping qualities, and availabil-
ity for domestic or export trade. Soy
heans and peanuts should be increased
gnd peas
of much
in order to supplement beans
food, as a source
as human
animal feeds.
| needed oil, and as
Perishables. (1) Market gardens
near large consuming centers should
be increased so as to meet, as nearly
as possible, the needs of the communi
tv. and in order to obviate the neces
sity of transporting such products
from distant points.
It is important to do all that is pos
sible to relieve the strain upon trans
this year |
to secure an acreage in excess of
record acreage which was planted in |
911. It is believed that increased |
acreages ean be secured in states and
sections where spring-wheat prod
is known to be reasonably
and that such Inere
without upsetting farm plans.
It is hoped that many farmers,
asses can be
cially in the northern part of the corn |
belt, will find it possible to plant five
to ten acres additional in wheat. In|
some eases they will plant more. In
TY |
promising, |
made |
espe- |
ion |
portation facilities.
(hb) The planting of home gardens,
especially for family needs and for
preserving food for future use, again
should he emphasized.
(¢) The commercial production of
perishables senerally should be in
reased above normal wherever it is
reason clear that transportation |
‘ilities will be avall
and marketing fa¢
able.
Literally.
“We've oot to get a good acto= te
play the role,of Satan in that spec
tacular perf formance. »
“Then there'll be the devil to pay!”
Instinctive Dislike.
“Do vou the clinging-vine va-
riety of | le?
“Not much. They're too apt to he
some kind of suckers
PRANNAARAIAAA AAA AANA ASA AYNAARIAINANIIRINIIP ISSA ANPP
Period of Rest Coming.
See the studious young man. How
solemn he is. His brow overhangs like
the back of a snapping turtle, and he
first mutte : of
burns the n
as the
an earthquake. He
0 il in great quantities, poring rover ? pon]
as ominous
vidni
ous tomes until he is worn most
to skin and bones. But aever AL he
will presently have ample opportunity
to rest. In a short while he will be ad-
mitted to the nd after that he
Ww not have any 12 to do.—Ikansas
sht
| left-handed.
Left-Handedness.
an being in
“his is the
At lea
minim
1orities s four in
lares that
Jones de
{ per cent born left-
handed, bu -fourths of
{1 .
hesc are
more or le
On the other }
the race, though born r
the left
in |
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'TO SPEED NEW FLEET
| Call Is Issued for 250,000 Volun-
cent |
|
to |
teers to Aid in Work.
Reserve Organization of American Me.
chanics Is Formed to Complete
Great Shipbuilding Program
Planned to Win the War.
All states have been requested to
contribute thelr quota of volunteer
shipyard workmen to speed America's
new merchant fleet to rapid comple-
tion. The United States Shipyard Vol-
unteers of the Public Service Reserve
has been formed, embracing skilled
workers in many trades. Two hun-
dred and fifty thousand workmen will
be enrolled, all of whom will stand
ready to respond when they are called
to go to shipyards for service.
An appeal for volunteers has been
made by the department of labor,
the council of national defense, the
shipping board, the 20,000 four-minute
men, governors of the various states,
organized labor and business men. The
aim is to fill all the present and future
needs of the government's shipyards.
Pay of volunteers will be in accord-
ance with the prevailing wage in the
shipyards at the time they are called.
Construction of houses for tze workers
is being pushed with energy, and the
homes wlll be ready when
are called.
necessary
the men
Preliminaries Are Arranged.
All preliminary work, such as the
building of shipyards and shipways,
construction of housing facilities,
preparation and transportation of ma-
terial, and the training of workmen, is
being rushed to completion. Thus the
organization of the shipyard volunteers
is belng hastened with energy and en-
thusiasm.
Volunteers are requested to go to the
nearest enrollment agent of the public
service reserve or state council of de-
fense and sign up. Should there be no
rolling agent in the vicinity, they
are asked to write to Edward N. Hur
lby, chairman of the United States
shipping board, Washington.
Cards are issued to all applicants,
bearing statements of the purpose of
the shipyard volunteers, classifying
them according to trades and asking
signers to respond when called. But
tons will be given to volunteers bear-
ing the inseription, “U. S. Shipyard
Volunteers." In addition, the work-
er will receive a certificate signed
by Chairman Hurley, which reads:
“Phis is te certify (name of vol-
of (city, state), has
in the United States
Volunteers of Pub-
lic Service Reserve to aid the
nation in its imperative needs
for merchant ships with which to
unteer)
enrolled
Shipyard
overcome the submarine menace
and maintain our forces at the
front.”
Shipyards to Win or Lose.
“The world war will be won or lost
fn the American shipyards. Every
rivet driven is a blow at the kaiser.
Every ship turned out brings America
nearer to victory.”
“Those who give their stre rength and
influence to the speedy construction of
ships render service that patriotic
and highly essential to the successful
termination of the war.”
Quota of Each State.
state has been assigned a
based upon the and
The quota is as follows:
is
Each
quota,
industries.
population
Maine ......... 2,972 New i
New Hamp... 1,698 Pennsy 1
Vermont .. . 1,390 Ohio 1
,
Indiana
Illinois
Massacl
Rhode TIsland..
(Connecticut ...
New York
Minnesota
Towa
Missouri
North Dakota.
South Dakota.
Nebraska
Wyoming
Colora lo
Virginia
West Vir ginia.
N. Carolina.
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Trades Needed in Shipbuilding.
The department of labor has provid-
the following list showing the kind
ed
of trades most needed in shipbuilding,
and a special appeal is addressed to
men in those oct ions to enroll In
the St: Shipyard voinn-
United
\
teers:
Acetylene and elect lders, as-
bestos workers, bl iiths, angle-
siniths, drop-forge men, flange tarners,
furnace men, boilermakers, riveters
reamers, carpenters, ship carpenters,
dock builders. chippers and ecalkers,
electrical workers, electricians, wire-
men, crane operators, foundry work-
! ers, laborers (all kinds), loftsmen,
template makers, machinists and
machine hands (all sorts), help
ers, painters, plumbers and pipe
fitters, sheet metal workers, copper-
smiths, shipfitters structural {rot
workers, erectors, bolters up, cement-
ers and crane men,
Everyiedy Does it.
form which eur national lying |
requently takes is to say, when
does come
One
vinent friend finally
and pay back what he owel
you, or part of it: “Why, I'd forgotten
all about it.”—Ohio State Journal.
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pec seem to t
ws of the
ke up all
t; to them they
‘Some ple
the sorro pas
th
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