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The Washington herald., 1912-06-06
The Columbus Statue.

The unveiling of the memorial on
Saturday next to the discoverer Of this
continent, after whom this District has
been named, on the plaza in front Of
the Union Station, will bring to our
midst people from every corner Of our
great and glorious country. 1t will be
not only a local event 1t will be ma
tional in its scope. as the visitors here
will testify.
As this is practically the first con-
spicuous monument TO Columbus at all
adequate to>the memory OF that historic
figure. whose journey westward changed
the map Of the earth and the fate and
destinies Of many peoples, It is but meet
that the society which bears his name
should have desired to play a leading
part in the ceremonies. It is highly
creditable to that association that thus
far everything has been carried through
with so much dispatch and so success
fully, and Judging from the Preplra-
tons and the hosts already pouring into
the Capital City. the result will amply
compensate them for their labor OF love
and all expenditure,
So far as Washington is directly con-
cerned in the celebration. the city will
be so much the richer by an exceedingly
artistic and attractive creation of the
sculptor's art, one that will be under
uncea sing observation of the many thou
sands who come and go to view The Cap
itaI City and its artistic, architectural,
horticultural and monumental beauties
The Knights OF Columbus, under
whose auspices the festival will he held.
Is one Of the most powerful orgauiza-
tions of the country. numerically, as
well as ;nhuentiaIly in the church they
represent The society was organized
in Connecticut on March 0. 1882 Up to
1885 there were only 5000 members en-
rolled But a short decade later there
were sixty-four councils established in
New York and the New England States.
Yet to give an adequate idea Of the i'm
mense growth OF the order. here are
the figures based upon facts. The as
sociation consisted on December 2I. 1895,
Of I38 councils; June /. 1902, It had
coo councils: January 1. 1904, $50; Jan
uary 1. 1908 I.2IS; January I, 1910
LOO, reaching on March 81, 1912. 1853
councils
The membership on November I. 1886.
was 2.oo-. On January I. 1910. it had
grown to 1885,. and on March 81 of
the current year it amounted to a total
OF 27+-22I.
The Washington Herald extends the
hand Of fellowship and a hearty
welcome to the visiting Knights
The Washington herald., 1912-06-06
At the Cosmos.

a chic. dainty. and remarkable incIu-
sion. "Fujiyama." a fragrant japanese
operetta n two acts. will be the head
line feature next week at the Cosmos
1t has never before been offered in popu-
lar priced vaudeville. and it is tuneful,
coIorful. and delightful throughout. II
is presented by a large company. in
CIuding Ada Mitchell. Of DR. De Luxe
fame. and John B. Wilson. late leading
man with Mutt and JeT." SCeniCally.
il is elaborate. and the singing Of many
appealing melodies has won great pOpu-
larlty wherever II has appeared.
John Healy. the Colored parSOn.' late
with Al c. Fields minstrels. is certain
of an enthusiastic reception from his ad-
mirers The return Of another Cosmos
favOrite Is noted in the engagement Of
Ray Fern. 4 clever singing and talking
act will be offered by WOrrell and Ken
ney. Marble Raymond. the well-known
singing COmedlenne. will purvey her own
individual style Of fun, and a circus act
with many novelty features concludes the
programme
The Washington herald., 1912-06-06
Successful labor Legislation.

The passage by the Senate Of the
House bill extending the eight-hour
principle 10 all contracts for labor on
government work once more draws at
tention to the progress made in short
cning the hours OF the working day
in this country. Eight hours have con-
stituted the maximum OF labor in much
OF the service Of the United States gov
crnmcn, for some time, but only re-
Gently had there been marked advance
in forcing private contractors doing
government Jobs TO adopt the same
limitation. First steps in this direction
were taken last year, when the naval
appropriation act was amended so as to
provide for an eight-hour day in the
construction OF certain vessels. Then
the postal appropriation bill provided
that letter carriers should not work
more than iorty-eight hours in six
working days OF a week. excepting the
rush periods at Christmas and New
Year Fifteen days.. The enactment
of the bill just passed by the Senate
marks the final victory Of the labor or
ganizations in all work for the Federal
government.
In the public service or public works
Of the States the cfght-hour principle
also has made headway. Last year New
Jersey enacted a law making this time
limit obligatory for al work done di-
rcctly or indirectly by contract or other
wise for the State, unless in an emer.
gcncy when extra pay S to be allowed
for overtime Wisconsin amended its
statute in a similar manner. restricting
Extraordinary emergency" to the pro-
tection Of life or properly from the
public enemy" fire, storm, and food.
In Connecticut engineers, hremen, and
mechanics employed in State institutions
work only eight hours a day. In Mas
sachusetts the law makes eight hours
optional with municipalities, but it also
directs the Observance OF limitation
upon hours by contractors and others
doing work for the State or any mu-
nicipality that has adopted the eight
hour principle
But some of the States also are be-
ginning to regulate the hours of labor
in private employments on an eight
hour basis. The recently ratified San
Francisco charter limits the work of
street car employees TO eight hours day.
the work to be done in ten consecutive
hours each day to give them the chance
for a day Of rest The eight-hour day
IS prescribed for the miners of Colo
rado and Nevada, and in Pennsylvania
the hosting engineers in the anthracite
mines are restricted to- like limit. In
Montana the principle fias been extend
ed to railroad and other tunnels as well
as to mines.
All this reveals a pressure in wiz
separated sections of the country that
seems to be slowly but surely estab-
fishing the eight-hour principle as the
standard for general use in Occupa-
tons where such limit is desirable or
enforcible.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-06
OUR POORLY PAID TEACHERS.
Every Class of skilled Labor Re-
ceIvinE Better Remuneration.

Every Class of skilled Labor Re-
ceIvinE Better Remuneration.
FTun the Philadelphia RscrEd
The report Of Commissioner OF Edu-
cation Claxton gives some interesting
figures in the matter OF the salaries OF
school teachers in the United States.
The report says that the average annual
salary is less than 800; and when Il
is taken into consideration that in many
rural districts the teacher receives pay
for only four months, or a salary OF
$40. the amount paid teachers IS pitt
fully small DR.. ClaEton strives TO give
a little encouragement when he tells OF
an increase OF s. per cent in the salary
OF male teachers and OF q per cent for
female teachers.
Almost every class Of skilled labor re-
ceives much larger pay. Carpenters.
masons. machinists, and in fact in many
instances ordinary day labor is paid
more wages than the school teacher.
Better preparation is demanded each
year. and the teacher OF the smallest
school is required TO possess some eduCa-
ton and to pass an examination before
being employed. School teachers are far
above the average in culture and educa-
ton and are working for less remUnera-
ton than almost any other class.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-06
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
The Belasco.

a revival OF a famous romantic play
Will occur at the Belasco Theater next
week. when the Butterfield Players will
present Anthony Hopes thrilling ro-
nance, The Prisoner Of Zenda." It was
in this play that F. H. Sothern. who
created the leading role, achieved so
great a success After the initial pro-
ductOn. James X. HaCkett was starred
in the piece. and as the leading romantic
actor OF the time gained for the play a
still greater popularity. and Il became
the favOrite presentation in his roper
tOire OF romantic dramas.
The Butterheld Players are particularly
suited for the CharacteriZatIons embodied
in this play. The piece will be staged
by Brigham Royce. FOR many years stage
director with Mr.. Hackett. The cast
will include Franklin Ritchie. Jane Mar
bury. Everett Butterfield. Charles Lane.
Jessie GlendinnIng. Walter Wilson, Nina
Melville. Pearl Havlln. Frederick For
roster. and many others.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-06
Ohio Constitution Making.

When Ohio. in 1851. made her State
constitution, it was written mostly for
agriculturists. Ohio IN those DAYS was
Pre-eminently a farming State. budding
INTO fourishing Statehood. There were
neither large cities nor difficult State
or municipal problems 10 face. Since
then things have changed The new
draft. which is to be submitted to the
voters in September abridges none of
the rights of the farmers, but it is ex-
tended to meet the needs Of the many
and prospectus cities and towns Of the
Commonwealth and those Of the work
ingmen.
The new constitution provides for
forty-two amendments 10 the old basic
law, dealing with Industrial problems,
public service corporations. concentra-
iion of wealth, and other outgrowths Of
modern political trade and social re-
lations.
The Portland Oregonian. a leading
paper that speaks from experience. views
with surprise Ohio's attempt. This year
alone, it walls, Oregon will vote on some
fifty radical changes in her new" con-
stitutiOn, and only two years ago sew
enteen more changes had to be either
rejected or approved. This is but a
sample of what Ohio may expect when
it starts on the way Oregon has trod.
For if the Buckeye voter indorses the
initiative and referendum. as he Is ex-
pected to do. he certainly will be kept
busy initiating and referring"
In comparison with the Oregon
change, the work of the Ohio consti-
tuition makers looks conservative. In
its recall of public officials, Ohio pro-
poses to give the affected officer a
hearing. Besides, Ohio does not i'm
pose the single tax. but still adheres to
a general property taxation. Oregon's
planned classification Of property, levy:
ing a lower rate on some than on
others. also has been rejected by the
Ohio trainers.
Therefore Ohio, relatively speaking,
The Washington herald., 1912-06-06
Casino.

On next Monday. June 10. both matinee
and night performances, the annual
benefit performance for the employees OF
the Casino will be given, and in keep
ing with the event the management has
assembled a stellar feature bill of fifteen
vaudeville acts and photo plays.
Many Of the acts are new to Washing
ton. AS an innovation there will be two
wrestling bouts, and the Goldberg twins
the smallest and youngest vaudeville
team in the world. will appear in a clever
comedy sxit, "Elenor Brown" said to be
the cutest thing in vaudeville.
The Shrier Twins, Slim Kellem, black
face singing and dancing, and others.
The advance sale Of tickets, with prices
of 10 and 25 cents. is now progressing
and promises to make for a record at
tendance.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-06
MRS. SCHLEY's PENSION.
Worthy Recognition of the Heroic
Genius of Her Late Husband.

Prom the Chicago Record Herald
The appropriation. as an addition to
the general pension bill. providing $50
month for the widow OF the late Ad-
miral Schley. will be heartily approved
by the American people. The admiral
has passed away. leaving a memory
most brilliant among those clustering
about the Spanish-American war. His
tory will do him full justice. His con-
temporaries in his own generation OF
American citizenship surely are bound
to see that those whom he left behind
him do not lack such support as the ma
tion may give.
The controverted questions OF tech
nical maneuvers in the battle OF San
tiago Bay may be left for the discus
sion Of doctrinaires. What Schley did
on that occasion was done on the in
spiration Of the moment, In the heat Of
battle--and the battle was won by our
fleet. The pension to Mrs. Schley is a
worthy recognition Of the heroic genius
Of her husband.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-06

Johnson, Samuel H. Keets. Joseph @. Ls
Count. Robert II. Logan, A. B.; Julius n
Love, A. B.. Clarence =. Lucas, Fred NC
Kinney A. b. James S. Manning. Robert
N, Owens. A. B.; John H, Randle, Edgard
A. Reid. Cecil H. Riley, William II. Robin
son. Bryant Simpson. Stance ]. Trotter,
Arthur Turner. David W. utz-
Master Of arts-M. W. Connor, A. B.,
Virginia Union University; Jean Hamil-
ton. B. s., University OF Ptttsburg; w. ].
Mundy, A. B., Virginia Union University.
Honorary degrees Doctor OF laws-Rev.
Carl @. Doney, A. NJ, Pm. D.. ID. d.
Doctor OF divinity-Iiev W. Scott Wood,
Of Pittsburg. Pa. and Rev George Frazier
Miller, Of Brooklyn. N. Y.
Graduates in Music.
PaoIa Green was the first graduate in
the high course Of music, graduating in
voice, plano, and harmony.
The music for the commencement serv-
Ices was rendered by the university or
chestra. OF which Joseph Douglas. grand
son Of the famous Frederick Douglas.
was leader. Rev. Scott Wood. OF Pitts
burg. delivered the benedictiOn.
Among the alumni Of the university
yesterday were representatives OF all
classes since 1872 At the business meet
ing Dwight o. w. Holmes, OF Baltimore,
was elected president: Rev. d. Z. Wise
man, DR.. Lucy Moten, Shelby ]. David
son, G. W. Atkinson, DR.. William NJ.
Slowe. OF Philadelphia, and DIR. s. G.
Ebert. OF Wilmington, Del, vice presI-
dents; George E. Collins, secretary; Mrs.
Alma ]. Scott, secretary, and Robert A.
Pelham, financial secretary.
To Honor DIR. ThirkIeId.
George II. DeReef was POSTMASTER at
the banquet last night. Among the speak
ers were Assistant Attorney General
Lewis Bishop ThIrkield. r. c. Bruce.
Rev. Scott Wood OF Pittsburg; Rev
George Frazier Miller OF Brooklyn; Rev
l.. b. Livingston, Of st. Andres, South
America: Register Of the Treasury ]. C.
Napier, James a. Cobb, and r. A. Pei
ham,.
Among the announcements made yes
terday was that by the secretary Of the
university, George William Cook, that
the new science hall would be called
Thirkield Hall. in accordance with
resolution adopted by the trustees. The
name was recommended by Dean Kelly
Miller, OF the College Of Arts and Sci
ences: Dean l. 3. Moore, Teachers Col
lege; Dean Isaac Clark, School Of The
clogy: Dean Edward 4. Babcock. School
OF Medicine; Dean B. F. Leighton.
School OF Law. Dean George J. Cum
mings, the Academy. and Dean George
William Cook, Commercial College.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-06
Chevy ChRse Lnke..

The large attendance at Chevy Chase
Lake evenings affords excellent evidence
Of the firm place this noted resort holds
in popular favor. The convenience with
which It is reached. its natural beauty.
wealth Of amusements, and the splendid
order maintained under all circumstances
are prominent factors in making Chevy
Chase Washingtons favOrite suburban
resoJt.
Quite the most popular attractions are
dancing and concerts, the latter fur
nished by selected players from the Ma
r.ne Band. Every effort is made to
make the pavilion popular with all, but
the management. finding that there is
universal objection to certain forms Of
dancing now practiced by some few. has
posted pIacards about the pavilion Civ
ing notice that all freak dancing IS
barred"
The Washington herald., 1912-06-06
Majestic.

Beginning Sunday. the Majestic Thea
ter will show motion pictures Of the
parade and unveiling OF the Columbus
statue. with many features Of the cere-
monies Incident to the great Knights OF
Columbus celebration. This bit Of en-
terprise on the part Of Manager Tom
Moore will enable many Washingtonians
and visitors as well 10 see themselves in
motion pictures.
The vaudeville bill next week will in
ClUde several hlgh-class musical acts and
Marieno's bears and wolves
Sundays concert will feature SIX en-
tirely new acts and four first-run motion
pictures as added features to the Knights
Of Columbus picture.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-06
Glen Echo.

Glen Echo Today starts on a busy
three days. Tonight the first fireworks
display Of the season is slated. and to-
morrow and Saturday the Knights OF
Columbus celebration will be held.
For the celebration tomorrow and Sat
urday a number OF special events have
been planned Of especial interest to the
visiting knights and their friends. and
there will be something doing every
minute In addition to the Specials" all
Of the regular attractions will be in full
blase and every night the free motion
pictures will be shown.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-06
PoIIs Thenter.

Much interest attaches to next weeks $
offering OF the Poll Players. as they will
present the popular young leading wom-
an. Izetta Jewel. in an entirely new
sphere OF h strionic endsavor. The play
IS The Chorus Lady. by James NJ.
Forbes. 1t made the lasting reputation
OF Rose StahI VINO has played It more
than 5000 times
One OF the most interesting features
OF the play is the glimpse Of the dress
ing room OF the chorus girls. Here they
are seen preparing for their entrance
and there IS a vivid insight into m ngled
joy and sorrow in their lives OF thought
lessness and love OF pleasure.
Miss Jewels role next week will afford
her the first opportunity she has had ir
Washington to create a character part.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-06
SWEET GIRL GRADUATES.
Eight Young Women Receive Di-
pIomns from Cathedral school.

Eight Young women were graduated
at the twelfth annual commencement
exercises of the National Cathedral
School. held yesterday at the Bethlehem
Chapel Of the Nativity. Diplomas were
conferred by Bishop Harding after an
address was delivered by the Right Rev.
Frederick Courtney. pastor Of st.
James Church in New York
The following are the graduates:
Misses Loretta johnson Smith, Mary
Velma Seibert. Maud MurdOck, Sarah
Barclay FOgg. Pennsylvania: Sara
Agnes Keith. Alabama; Mary Alice
Gilman, Minnesota: Laura Louise Ken
ncdy. Ohio. and Charlotte Cuttings
Harding. OF this city.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-06
Duche.. RestinE EnsIIy.

Montreal, June 5.-The Duchess Of Con-
naught was resting easily at the Royal
Victoria Hospital to-day, and II was
stated that her illness, which has finally
been diagnosed as peritOnitis. is not
critical She is believed also TO be
threatened with appendicitis and prob
ably will undergo an operation when
the peritonitis disappears.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-06
The Columbia.

The Columbia Players will next week
regale their patrons at the Columbia
Theater with visions - Indiana life as
disclosed in Edith Ellis current three
act comedy drama. Mary James Pa
Mary James Pa was given It's origi-
nal production in Springfield. Mass. un-
der the title Of Il Take This Man" but
Henry W. Savage quickly cOrnered II
and gave II its big New York production
after changing the. title. Following the
extended run at the Garden Theater. II
was taken upon the road, where It Is
still a prime favOrite n almost every
city and town Of the country. The cast
which the Columh Players will rally
for this production will be a revelation
to many. and one OF the most interest
ing offerings OF the season may be con-
fidently expected.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-06
ALITTLE NONSENSE.
JUNE JINGLE.

In jocund June when blooms the prune
And winters woes are past
The hckle spring. erratic thing,
Does settle down at last
Then days are rare, as poets swear
And other men afnrm.
Then by the brook goes on the hook
The unresisting worm.
In jocund June the birds attune
Their well-nigh frozen throats.
And as they nit they now emit
Some quite delightful notes.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-06

tries to remain conservative, despite
certain progress, and does not propose
to try the system Of governing by bal
lot every detail, even the smallest of
public needs.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-06
Neurpnpcr VIM Cnne.

Richmond. Va. June SIN the United
States Circuit Court to-day Judge Ed
muhd Waddiu DISMISSED the indictment
against the Richmond Evening Journal
on the charge Of sending obscene matter
through the mails. The indictment was
based on the publication OF evidence
given in open court in the trial Of Henry
Clay Beattie, tT., for the murder OF his
wife In Chesterfield County last Sep
tember.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-06
Uncle PennyNrIse says.

;xpeet the man who is always satis-
fed with himself has all the best Of
life, after all.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-06
Quite So,

Who reads poetryP"
Numerous people"
Bah, What good is it,"
DO not sneer at poetry. my friend
Poetry has risen in the estimation Of
many since they began using it on the
baseball page"
The Washington herald., 1912-06-06
Planning a House.

Where do you want the servants
room7"
Second floor front, Of course" an
swered Mr.. subbubs And no matter
where else you have to skimpt don't
sklmp on that"
The Washington herald., 1912-06-06
A Gutter.

The young man wanted an understand
ing before he proposed.
Can you wash dishes?" he asked.
"Oh. yes" said the girl. Can yol
wipe 'em?'
He didn't propose
The Washington herald., 1912-06-06
AIhnmbra.

A strong showing Of the best Yitagraph.
Kalem, Essaney. and other pictures are
the daily feature at the AIhambra in
Seventh Street, and Manager Airy, for
the knights Of Columbus celebration
Saturday and Sunday. will have a great
double star.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-06
June q in HiEtory.

June 6. -l5Ss-oueen Elizabeth is taught
June 6, i5St-oueen Elizabeth is taught
votee Of the game.
June 6, l5s4-Henry Win Is short Of
money and has a tag day. Those tagged
cough up a few simoleons or 90 to the
Tower
The Washington herald., 1912-06-06

From the Detroit News
T. R. manages to keep about six
landsIides ahead Of Mr.. Taft.
From the Troy STANDARD Press.
Our old and much abused friend Of
other days. 'Mugwump." is knocking
for admission to the current vocabu-
larry.
Prom the Los Angeles Times.
1t is none of our fight, but It looks
as II Gov. Harmon ought to retire to
save further damage to his political
face.
From the Dallas News.
When those two so-horsepower
steam rollers come together at Chi
cago we fear greatly for the safety Of
Senator La Follettes runabout.
From the Memphis APPEAL
Col. Roosevelt says he is a necessity.
Well, hand US out luxury for ours.
Prom the Chicago Record-HeraId
Nevertheless, there are optimIsts
who believe 1t will be possible to un-
scramble the Republican party between
now and November.
From the Chicago Inter Ocean
Those who accuse Theodore Roose-
welt Of an intention to change our
form of government are, perhaps. do
ing him an injustice. 1t looks as II he
intended simply to ignore tiff he gets
the chance.
From the New York Herald
One never could tell what Theodore
Roosevelt would say next. quoth Mrs.
Storer. Nothing remarkable about
that. He can't tell himself.
From the Knickefboeker Press
Wonder II Theodore Roosevelt will
insist upon the Kaiser. King, George,
Emperor Nicholas, the Sultan. and the
Haitien artillery being present at his
coronation.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-06

A dividend OF sixty per cent was
declared by the directors Of the White
Star Line at their meeting in England
the other day. And yet this mammoth
corporation did not think enough Of the
lives Of Passengers who intrusted them
selves to their care and watchfulness to
equip its latest and greatest marvel of
seagOing luxury with sufficient Iifeboats.
Apparently ours is not the only trust
ridden country.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-06
All in the Name.

How about love in cottage?'
Il could never marry a poor man"
said the girl.
but this cottage is really a bunga-
low"
Il might consider that"
The Washington herald., 1912-06-06
She Was InEuIted.

Madam. I'm taking a census OF hens
in this country"
DO I look like a hen? You trot or
I'll call the dog
The Washington herald., 1912-06-06
The True Version.

Maud sMullerIo Ion a summers day
Observed the hired man raking hay.
She criticised him. found much fault,
And said he wasn't worth his salt.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-06

1t is a wise father among the present
day statesmen who knows his own po-
litical children.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-06

Prom the Los Angeles Times.
1t is none Of our fight, but II looks
as II Gov. Harmon ought to retire to
save further damage to his political
face.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-06

When those two s0-horsepower
steam rollers come together at Chi
cago we fear greatly for the safety Of
Senator La Follettes runabout.