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The Washington herald., 1914-02-19
A PROBLEM FOR THE PRESIDENT.

There organized labor. ogan-
zaon of labor controlled by Mr. Samuel Gompers has started
campaign force the present Congress into incorporating
of the antitrust bills provision exempng labor unions and
farmers organizations from the operation of the existing Sherman
law They already been less successful along this line
They succeeded attaching rider civil appopr-
alton bill prohibiting the Department of Justice from using any
prosecutions of labor farmers societies any part OF the
100000 appropriated for the department
President Taft vetoed provision of this and President Viii
very reluctant signing the bill Containing the exemption
The Presidents reluctance did him credit and will be remembered
that he stated when he did allow the bill become law that he only
prosecute member of labor union of farmers oganza
ton who seemed deserve prosecution under the antitrust
But there great danger that the President will have
perempto situation The question of eepng labor unions
from the Sherman law will him rider appropr
alton BILL but the general themselves
The Supreme Court has already held that labor properly
prosecuted under the Sherman law anybody may
be- For the President sign bill deliberately removing labor
and farmers organizations from the category of those amenae
laws against OF trade would be defy the of justice
of his We do believe that President Wilson
notion of signing such bill Furthermore though don't pretend
legal knowledge, believe bill of this kind would
grossly unconstitutional
plain nevertheless that the strongest kind OF pressure
being eNeed upon Congress perpuate such outrage
has been referred The members OF that body degd with
letters and kilograms from everybody their respective districts upon
whom the labor unions Influence urging them for
amendments the antitrust bills that will contain these exemptions
The inclusion of representatives of farmers organizations
empons obviously only clever dodge the part of the labor
leaders They hope thereby the support of the farmers
pet believe that they will get and
President Wilson that decent the United
States will uphold him refusal yield demands of this
situation that calls for wisdom the part Congress
and the part of the President 1t won't do for
political party such the present dominant party keep up
agitation based upon the high of living and
carry through legislation which, by permitting unlawful onbi
nations labor and in oodstus forces the high of living
higher.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-19
No Politics in the schools.

To the Editor: In looking Over a Gin
cinnati daily the announcement appears
that on a certain date a well-knOwn Citl-
Zen of Cincinnati will address a COvinG-
ton, Ky. club on The Power of Per
sonaI Influence" and one is again forci-
bly, reminded of the constant and unre-
mitting use Of personal Influence" now
going on among the suffragists. In sea
son and out of season. in places where
they have a right and equally where
they can claim no right, they are work
ing indefatigably to bring into their
party new converts.
Against the undue use OF places where
they have no right to promulSate their
ideas. those opposed to suffrage certainly
have a right to protest. And they should
at once request the superintendents Of
public schools and Board OF Education
to prohibit all discussion OF the ques-
ton Of woman's suffrage, pro or con.
in all the public schools and public uni
versities. Through their appeals to Con-
gress to appoint a national committee ON
suffrage and their endeavor TO have
national amendment inserted in the Con
stitution of the United states. they have
made the question Of universal suitraS"
a political issue Therefore. any per
sonal influence that they may attempt
to exert in the public schools and uni
versities. and also in any department Of
the government. comes under the head OF
'pernicious political activity" which
civil service rules already prohibit; and
this rule should be applied to all the
public schools and universities by the
and boards Of education.
As to the private schools, the only
that could be applied is vested in
the discretion of the parents. and II is
for them to determine whether they wish
their children to receive instruction on
so vital a question as to whether woman
shall have the vote in institutions where
religion and politics are not supposed to
form any part of the curriculum.
That a majority Of teachers and IN
structors are in favor OF woman's suff-
rage, and are largely so for personal rea-
sons is statement that | think can
be questioned. Naturally as their
guides along the path of learning, youth
has much regard for their opinions with
put the ability or judgment to look to
their motives. and Il bchooves not only
those opposed to suffrage. but the gen
eral public. 10 protest against the mis-
Use of their unquestioned opportunities
HARRIET FISHER GREVE.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-19

for the ensuing fiscal year and to sat.
isfy the portion to be paid by said Dis.
trict of any debts thereof.
Aside from any other questions in.
volved the half-and-half principle, pro-
vided in the act of 1873, should be al
firmed in the above section OF the
George bill, and the Commissioners
the only executive officials to whom
the people oi Washington can look
to guard their interests-were natur-
ally depended upon to recommend the
necessary change.
As has been pointed out, time and
again and proved by government sta
tiSticS, the people OF Washington with
no wealth producing manufactures or
commerce. pay taxes in excess of the
average for cities OF its size. They
contribute sum. as their share in the
support of the Nations Capital, great
er than the House of Representatives
is willing to appropriate, though, we
contend, not greater than the needs OF
the city demand. The George bill, pro-
viding for assessment at full valuation,
adds so per cent to our taxes if the
present rate of SI.5o per SIoo is main
tanned. The bin authorizes the Com
missioners to change the tax rate to
meet the needs for revenue. But can
any one in Washington imagine for one
instant the present House District Com
mittee, whose members are constantly
telling us we are undertaxed, permit
ting lowering of the tax rate in
Washington: To suggest it is to
laugh.
What. then, is to become OF the so
per cent additional revenue derived
from real estate taxation2 If section
s of the District appropriation bill is
permitted TO stand, the surplus can be
confscated each year and placed in the
Federal Treasury. Should section s
meet with defeat its sponsors and the
sponsors OF the George bill must find
other means of disposing of the heavy
annual surplus wrung from the people
of Washington by excessive and un-
necessary taxation With this money
waiting TO be spent, attacks on the
hali-and-half principle would be re-
doubled and we can see the Federal
governments contribution dwindling as
the $4,000 people of Washington be-
come impoverished in the effort to sup
port the Capital OF 95.oooooo. This
plainly is the program; lowering the
tax rate has no place in it. ...' 4
Meantime the District Commission
crs silently acquicscc in section 8 and
urge the adoption of the George bill.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-19
The Tax Program.

Without qualification or suggestion of
amendment the District Commissioners
yesterday recommended 10 the House
District Committee the enactment OF
the George bill. providing that real es-
tate be assessed for taxation at its full
value, instead of at two-thirdS its value.
now the custom. The bill also pro-
lidcS for annual instead of triennial
assessments and gives the District Com
missIoncrs authority TO fix the rate of
taxation in accordance with the amount
of revenue required TO pay the Dis
trict's share of the cost of maintain
ing the Capital City.
That the Commissioners failed to
urge a change in the wording of the
last named provision is disappointing.
When the George bill was favorably
reported to the House District Com
mittee. nearly two weeks ago, The
Herald pointed out the danger in the
following clause, which ignores the
half-and-half principle and suggests
some otlier division of expenses: --
That upon the assessed value of all
real estate the Commissioners of the
District of Columbia shall hereafter
levy tax of such per centum as shall,
with other revenues OF said District,
he sufficient to pay the portion TO be
horne by SAID District OF the cstimat-
ci expenses OF the government thereof
The Washington herald., 1914-02-19
THE OPEN FORUM.
Readers of The Herald Express Their
Views on Current Topics.

To the Editor: From present we'll
known figures and all the estimates II
has become clear to everybody looking
al the thing impartialIy or with an open
mind that the railroads oI the country
are losing money: or II they are not now
they are about to do so unless the un-
expected happens. namely. the immediate
resumption of the industries by CLOSED
factories and the full employment Of
abOr
In any event il is known that the roads
are not earning money enough to make
needed improvements or to renew proper
equipment: and that II matters continue
as at present for any length of time.
dividends will be passed and the proper
ties forced into bankruptcy and receivers
hands.
Under such conditions why should it
not be competent for the Interstate Com
merce Commission to at once allow the
increase of freight rates asked for by the
Eastern Dads till such time at least as
M be required to find out the exact
equities in the case? This probably would
satisfy all parties-shppers as well as
the railroads and the public in general.
for conditions at present are more than
likely to become intolerable and ruinous
to the best intere of the country.
II. NJ. :.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-19

The activities of the Humane So
ciety's agents, as indicated by arrests
OF persons charged with cruelty to ami
mails, are especially commendable under
such conditions as have prevailed re-
Gently. 1t is inevitable, of course, that
dumb brutes, like humanity, should
suffer more hardships in inclement than
in fair weather. But just as man en-
deavors to protect himself he should
endeavor to protect his beasts of bur-
den from needless pain and labor. Care
lessness is often cruelty, in effect The
cases which have been presented to the
Police Courts, should serve to remind
owners OF horses OF their responsibility
for safeguarding their useful but help
less charges.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-19
ARMY ORDERS.

al his request Is relieved from aviation duty
with the Signal Corps and from duty at the signal
CorTs Aviation School San Diego. Cal Lieut.
Seydei will proceed to Fort Stevens Orrg.. and
report to the commanding Officer coast dcfenses Of
the Colunbia, for assignment to a company.
Capt. Wiley Howell Fourth Infantry will proceed
In Fort Crook. Nsbr. for temporary duty and upon
the completion thereof will proceed tn Fort
Leayenworth. Kans.. and report or about March
l. 1914. to the commandment. the Army Service
Schools. for duty at the schools, relieving CAPT
William X. Naylor. Ninth Infantry, who will pro-
ceed to join his regiment
Capt. Ernest ID. Scott, Sixth Field ARTILLERY will
proceed TO Fort Leaunworth. Kans and report on
or about August 80. 1874. to the commandant. the
Army Service Schools. for duty Al the schools
relieving Capt. Oliver L. spaulding. IT,. Fourth
Field ARTILLERY. who will proceed to Join his regi-
mept.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-19
BACK TO THE OLD MOORINGs.
Movement Among that Suggests Wholesome Line of Efforts
for Other Races and Religions
~ BERNARp G. RICHARDS,

of the Jewish Institute.
at II O'Clock in Kessler's Second Ave-
nue Theater. which is the biggest Yid-
dish playhouse on the East Side. Some
! of the best known Jewish teachers and
preachers have iectured here before
large audiences of young people on
Jewish history and ethics. and on
various questions affecting the welfare
of modern Jewry.
AT its headquarters the society con-
ducts a class in Jewish history every
Wednesday evening. and singing
circle called "Hasomir" every Tuesday
evening. The class in Jewish history is
led by Rabbi Benz amin A. LIGHTER. and
Isaac Piroshnikoff, Jewish musician,
has charge OF the choir. On other
evenings of the week different clubs
meet at the headquarters. In addition.
lectures have been held and are now
being arranged in public school audi
toriums and other available halls in
the neighborhood The society makes
il a point to observe all the Jewish
festivals and to enforce. the lessons OF
these celebrations upon the youth.
1t is the aim OF the society also to
meet the social needs OF the young
people OF the neighborhood, and while
it intends to continue to avail itself OF
different buildings of the neighborhOod
when they are not otherwise in use.
the organization also seeks to secure
larger headquarters. so that It may
offer to its members opportunities for
recreation and sociability. To make
the work all the more interesting to
the members. a dramatic circle is being
organized for the study and ultimate
presentation Of plays in the English
language depicting Jewish life.
The Society of the Jewish Institute
already has a membership of 900, but
we need 5000. That is one reason why
want our work to be known. We
HCCu IHOIC support dIlu dlC SSpSNldhS
anxious to secure the assistance of the
people of the neighborhod. who are
mostly concerned in this educational
enterprise. What people get for moth
ing is worth about the same. 1t is
in the institutions which they help to
support that they become genuinely in
tercsted.
The dangers OF assimilation, OF the
imitation OF the cheap phases OF life
about us. of the drifting away from
the tried and true Jewish rules OF con-
duct, are all too apparent. We want
to bring our Young people back and
show them that their happiness and
the welfare OF the community lay in
their return to the teachings and ideals
OF Judaism. The best interests OF the
Jewish race go hand in hand with the
best interests OF this country.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-19

Really, our cousins in the right lit
tie, tight little island can't be blamed
for peevishness over the exaggerated
efficiency 10 be pressed upon their rail-
ways. The row over the engagement
of an American railway man to man.
age one of their roads hardly began
TO subside when it was announced that
ten madc-in-Germany locomotives were
being bought for the South Eastern
Railway. A few Swedish rails brought
into the island now might be as dis
turbing as the suffragettes.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-19
Director OF the

director OF lne SOclety
TO spread knowledge OF
Judaism and Jewish history and
to foster Jewish IDEALS
This is the motto which adorns the
small but attractive monthly bulletin OF
the Society of the Jewish Institute, a
new organization which has set itself
the task of bringing the young genera
tion of Jews nearer to the beliefs and
ideals OF their parents and of checking
the drift of many young people from
the ancient moorings of simplicity and
purity.
The work of the society is unique,
not only in that il concentrates all It's
efforts upon spreading distinctly Jewish
knowledge, on bringing Jewish ethical
influences to bear on the immediate
American surroundings. but also in that
il conducts a number of educational
activities without the usual expenditure
OF maintaining a costly building. Di-
recting its work from a small Office and
having at its command only one meeting
room, with which is combined a read
ing room, the society arranges and
holds lectures and meetings in different
available buildings in the neighborhood,
with the object of acquainting young
men and Young women with the his
tory and teachings of the Jews and OF
imbuing the audiences with the spirit
OF Judaism
As the area of its activities the So
ciety has taken the whole large sec
ton OF the East Side above Houston
street. which, with its large population,
has few educational agencies and none
OF the description OF the Society OF che
Jewish Institute.
On one OF the walls of the meeting
place at IoS Second avenue may be
seen sign which gives the keynote
OF the underlying motive OF the insti-
tute This motto, which is taken from
the Talmud, says:
Blessed is the generation in
which the old listen to the young;
and doubly blessed is the genera
ton in which the young listen to
the old"
Il is in the main d neighborhood
for it was by the young
men and Young women living along
the Lower Second avenue section that
the society was formed over one year
ago. The majority OF the members
also live in the immediate vicinity OF
the Society's activities, but, OF course,
Jews from all sections OF the city have
been asked and arc still asked to assist
in the work. The leading activity OF
the organization consists OF lectures.
which arc given every Sunday morning
The Washington herald., 1914-02-19
what About the Grand Jury.

Dr. Alexis Carrei. the famous surgeon
of the Rockefeller Institute in New York.
said the other Gay Of an experiment that
he deemed dangerous:
An experiment of that nature reminds
me OF the Cinnamnson cardcr.
"A Cinnaminson caTder shot dog by
accident He went 20 show the owner
how IT had happened. and in doing so
sho- him. When the police came to arrest
him he attempted to show them how he
had shot the owner and in doing so shot
a constable. Later. in showing the cor
Oner how he had shot the constable he
shot the coroner.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-19
The Nation and Its Capital.

The Herald this morning publishes
on It's first page the first of series OF
articles by Henry B. F. Macfarland,
President of the Board of Commis-
sioners of the District OF Columbia
from 1000 to 1910, on the Nations Re-
lations with lis Capital City"
Every taxpayer, every resident OF
Washington interested in the Capital
and its future. owes it to himself to read
an4 study these articles. Legislation
is row pending in Congress OF vital i'm
port to the progress of the city and the
material welfare OF its people, as well
as to the nation. which is so proud of
It's Capital.
II is the duty OF every one TO inform
himself as to what the effect of section
of the District appropriation bill will
be if enacted, what the effect OF the
George taxation bill will be if enacted,
what these measures would cost the
people of Washington in dollars and
tard the growth OF this great Capital OF
the nation.
Do the taxpayers of Washington real
ize that, if the projects of certain men,
bers OF the House of Representatives
arc carried out, where they are now
paying $40 year in taxes they will be
paving $50. the only other alternative
being a deteriorating, retrograding Cap
ilal2 The taxpayers ard patriotic citi-
they would be up in arms. deluging
House and Senate witt: petitions, pur-
suiEg members with personal protests
against the carrying out of such de-
Structivc policies.
Henry B. F. Macfarland the high
cSt-authoritv today on District legisla-
ton and the financial relationG between
Nation and Capital, appeared before a
committee of Senators last week and
submitted the most forceful legal argu-
mcm ever heard at the Capitol on be-
half of the National Capital. A
lifelong student OF municipal affairs
and tirelcss worker tor Washington's
welfare and advancement Mr.. Macfar-
land LETT the District Building four
years ago a poor man. as men are reck-
oned rich OF poor in these days of COM
merciaIism. to practice law. A busy
lawyer he now takes time to advocate
the cause of the Nations City, without
fee
In his articles in The Herald Mr.
Nacfarland will present IN concise form
the interesting story OF the establishing
OF the Capital on the banks of the Po-
tomac, Of years of chaos and bankruptcy,
OF the earnest efforts o. statesmen, wise
and patriotic, which finally gave to the
Capital a permanent system OF gov
ernment' under which it has flour
iShed and expanded, but which is now
threatened with disruption.
The Herald earnestly hopes that every
one of its readers will make a study of
Mr.. AIacfarland's histor- of THE Ma
tion's Relations with its Capital City"
which begins in this issue. Washing |
tons cause is Just. With the intelli-
gent support of all its citizens it can
not fail.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-19
4 Quibble.

lie escaped with a quibble, He got off
with a quibble"'
william Trayers Jerome. the noted New
York lawyer. was discussing notorious
case. He continued, indignant. but, as
always, amusing:
He was like the chap. out walking
with his girl, who turned TO flee when
savage dog approached:
What. George cried the girl You'd
run and leave me unprotected in this
way? And only yesterday you vowed
you face death for me
IL know. stammered George. but is
this dog dead?' Exchange.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-19

The British navy. t is said, is ex-
perlmenting with arrror plate made of
rubber. The theory, we suppose. is
that a projectile will rebound from a
vessel covered with such material and
will fly back to the ship from which it
was fired and explode the magazines
and send all hands to Davy Jones'
locker. Great idea, that.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-19

Penitent Pittsburgh threatens to 90
the limit. Recently it decided on sep
arate saloons for women and now it
is urging separate sections for women
in moving picture shows. Separate cars
tor women were tried on the New
York subway not long ago, but they
travelled empty except during rush
hours.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-19
The Fathers Surprise.

Widower Ito his little daughter. aged
do you know that Susanne
our housekeeper. is going to be married? {?
DOra-Oh. I'm so glad were getting rid
of the old pelican, ont it be jolly?
But who is going to marry her?
Father-WeII I am.-Philadelphia Pub
lie Ledger.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-19
Not Quite the same.

50 he praised her singing. did he
Yes: said it was heavenly
Did he really say that"
We'll. not exactly: but he probably
meant that. He said it was unearthly. -
Liverpool Mercury.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-19
NAVAL ORDERS.

Lieut.. Commander c. II. Fischer. detached Ten
nessee, 10 home. wait orders.
Lieut.. Junior gradel George Joens. detached
Bufialo: to home. wait Orde.T.
Ensign @. W. Hewlett. detached Tacoma; TO New
Jersey.
Ensign W A Richardson. detached TacDms,
February q. 1914: to Arkansas.
Ensign !. r. Dalton, detached Arkansas; to tenn
porsry duty Constellation.
Ensisn A. 2. Montgomery, detached Constellation; I;
10 Tacoma.
Ensisn p. W. Robinson, detached New Jersey /. to
The Washington herald., 1914-02-19
Old Nucleus Himself.

First negro-Say. what mean dis deah
word nucleus
Second negro-Sumpln What Odder
things gether bout.
First negro-Uh-huh' Den | vas one
las week when | upset a beehive in da
Sun
The Washington herald., 1914-02-19

That pair OF expert dancers from
New York have some new steps they
call the "half-and-half." If they would
only go up to the Capitol and try to
teach them to the House District Com
mittee, or down to the District Building
and instruct the Commis missoners.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-19
A Line o Cheer Each Day o
tn Year.
Written expressly for The Herald)
By JOHN KENDRICK BANGS.
WHEN SHADOWS FALL.
Copyright. 1914,

Copyright l9l4l
In the darkling gloom of your discomfort
Keep ever this pleasing thought in
sight,
Relieving the burden OF your lament:
THERE'D BE NO SHADE WE'RE IT
NOT FOR LIGHT.
And every shadow that comes to snare
is proof that the Light itself IL there!
The Washington herald., 1914-02-19

The President can convene Congress
when it doesn't want to meet. but il
remains to be seen il he can make it
adjourn when ii wants to remain in
session.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-19

The Simultaneous assertion and de-
NAL that President Wilson and his
party are. on the verge of an irrecon-
cilabie difference prove that politics is
not a dead issue in American states
manship.
The Washington herald., 1914-02-19
Women Made Climate Change.

II believe our climate is changing"
Think so?''
our winters seem to he getting
warmer.
Well. the women wouldn't wear enough
clothes. The climate had to change The
women wOuldn't.-Louisvine Courier
Journal
The Washington herald., 1914-02-19
Morning Smiles.
All Made Clear.

Customer think this meat is spoiled.
Meat Market Froprietor-Pcrhaps so.
mum. but that meat came from prize
lamb and it may have been petted too
muCh.-ENChanEe.