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The Washington times., 1914-12-23
Asylums For Destitute and InebriateS
Needed.

TO the Editor o; the Mail Bag:
It is about time we Washinstoniany
were giving the matter Of our dssti-
tute and inebriate serious attention.
with all our wants what do we need
more than an incbriate. asylum and j
modern sanitary municipal lodging
house with a model bath SYSTEM ASH
the Judges of our police courts: the
head of our police department. ana
those officials who come in contact con-
stantly with the poor unfortunates in
the city's lower stratas of life. and they
will tell you instantly which are the
city's greatest needs. A municipal court
structure is admittedly needed, and
right away.
Only those who have seen the thou
sands OF cases OF moral and mental de-
preston caused by the drink habit and
other ravages of the body, hunger, loss
OF sleep. etc. can realize the great good
which can be done humanity by modern
regenerating institutions. A little work
along this line will do a great deal OF
good.
Sincerely. W. W. =.
The Washington times., 1914-12-23
HEIGHTS CITIZEN.
Pleads For Open Barber Shops On
Sundays.

To the Editor OF the Mail Bag:
Senator Works seeks to put the ban
on BARRIERS following their trade IN the
District on Sunday. Just why the Sen
ator objects to barber shops being open
on Sunday is not disclosed in the bill
which he introduced in the Senate with
view of closing them on the Sabbath.
Probably the Senator has never felt
the need OF 4 shave on Sunday morn
ing, or, perhaps he is one OF the lucky
individuals who can shave himself with
a safety razor. However, there are
lots Of men with why boards who can't
shave -themSeIYes,- and to whom ne
barber shop is a necessity on SUNDAY
morning.. Close the barber shops. or
SUNDAY and the Senator will ind he will
haze put blur on the human land
scape OF Washington which will be an
eycsore 10 him and every one else.
4 y l.,
The Washington times., 1914-12-23
PATENTS AND THE WAR

The Boston Transcript laws upon
our patent laws much of the blame
for. some unfortunate industrial con-
ditions that have developed since the
war began. The charge is to a con-
siderable extent justified. There
should be a wider and better under
standing of this situation.
A foreigner may bring his invcn-
ton 70 the United States Patent Of
1icc, and get a patent which protects
ms rights in it for long term Of
years. Then he may go back to his
native country, manufacture the
article, and sell it to Americans. en-
Joyng a monopoly during the term
Of his patent.
But an American inventor cannot
reverse that process; not in the most
important and advanced industrial
countries. He takes his invention 10
Germany or Great Britain and asks
a patent. He gets it; but unless
within fixed time, and a short time.
100, he begins the manufacture of
the article within that country. his
patent gives him no protection there.
In Berlin there is big factory
that manufactures typecasting ma
chimes. 1t is the German branch of
great American industry; set up
IN Germany because there Was a
great market there for the machines.
and if the Americans did not manu-
facture them in that country. the
patents would not protect them
there.
Like establishments are operated
N several other foreign countries.
for exactly the same reason.
The United Shoe Machinery Com
pany in similar fashion has manu-
featuring plants in Canada, Aus
tralia, England, France. Germany.
perhaps other countries; and for just
the same reasons.
II has been American policy to
protect our industries by tariffs,
and then to overlook completely the
need of protecting them through the
patent laws. Some Of the chickens
are now coming home TO roost.
For instance, the Boston news
The Washington times., 1914-12-23
TRAFFIC Rules" For Stores.

To the Editor OF the Mail Bag:
lie me make = plea for the observance
of the traffic rules in the department
stores. The time that is spent in side
stepping when two people happen 10
come face TO face in the aisle. might
enable the busy shopper 10 purchase
half dozen moro articles and come 50
much nearer getting all OF the friends
provided before Christmas. The rule on
the street when you arc driving a
vehicle is to keep to the right This
rule would do equally we'll and is just
as much needed. in the crowded pass
agevays of a store as in the crowded
traffic of a thoroughfare.
NJ Nj
The Washington times., 1914-12-23
Wants More Light On Street Cars.

To tho Editor OF the Mail Bag:
1 wish TO join other correspondents
who have urged more light in street
cars. The company officials would see
the need OF this themselves IL they
would try to read a newspaper on a
street car after the lights are turned
on in the evening Through interlock-
ing ownership one of the street car
companies and the electric power COM
pany are one The other ear company
would not find it expensive to put in
larger globes or more lights in its cars.
This IS crying need and should be
brought TO the attention OF the Public
Utilities Commission.
A COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITIZEN.
The Washington times., 1914-12-23
What's on the Program in
WASHINGTON
Today.

hasonIc-Hs-ulony, No. Y. Grand lo!.s
school Of instruction: Mt Pleasant. No
l.. Royal Arch Masons: Washington 30.
J. knights TemplaT: Naomi 10. 9. and
Brookland. No. II, Eastern star.
Odd FelloVs-Eaatern. No :: Harmony. 80
2; Friendship. No. y: Federal Citg.. No
20. COLUMBIA. No. !. EucIlupmsnf
knights o. Pythis2- Mount Vernon, 20 :;
linton. No -: Columbia. No g: friend
ship Temple. No. ?. Pythlsu Sisters
Socialist Psrty-ItslIau Branch. sill Z street
northv est. b.iJ i. IN.
Exhibition. COrooran Art Gallcry. 4 -. to
C1IrfStili.s carol service. St johns church.
o. H.
R-idE. pzr;v and tea dance. benefit of
Junior Republic, tenth hOOr. H-ow Willard
Bridge. $50 20 p. NJ; tea dance. { TO 7
Coarer,. United state Soldiers Homo Band.
ol.i~-s Home. 80 p. ~.
p.u'.r'aiucUsBt. KIT Carson Post. No. =. .;
T. az lcuuU, wanna avenue northwest
= ~.
The Washington times., 1914-12-23
The Silver
Lining
Edited by ARTHUR BAER.
Early Hints To Late Shoppers.

Early Hints To Late Shoppers.
Never carry a bundle BY the string.
Don't try 10 fold an aquarium.
Remember that even Thomas Edison
| can't crowd into moro than one com
partment OF a revolving door at a tiDre.
You can mako it easier for The stores
If you send tho thirnbles homo by their
delivery service. and carry the piano:
personally.
Cross the street in front Of On auto
mobile, in back OF IT. bu, never in be-
tween it
Never try to rest against i moving
street car.
There is no neutral territory on an
elevator. Before il starts be either all
the way on. or all the way or.
Remember. that even il me shop girl
Isn't q Belgian. she has just as much
suffering capacity.
Charity begins At home. but Gou can
tale it out visiting once in a while.
II YOU arc q married woman. buy
your husband something that viii fit
your uncle.
And II y.u arc a married nan. Your
vito viii bs surprised to see Ou.
Don't end your best girl CIV riog ere.
There isn't any room 10 min en- "a the
modern gown.
To til, bachelor December - IS only
December ..
An automobile flrm will allow You 10
run car fifty miles for demonstration,
but you can't expect a grocer to trust
pound of butter that far.
Don't appear startled II the AoOr walk
or answers you in English.
Never send present to the same per
son who gave it TO you last Christmas.
Pick a new victim.
r standing in a crowded street car
is hard on your feet, try somebody
clse's.
Also remember that even uur.ns tho
mcr-y Yulctidc a Canadian dime is still
= ,auac!aa cline. and conductors have
feelings.
It's too tate now to saop carly.
But OH the last day shop carly rather
than late.
Be considcgate. even il ii hurts.
Christmas only comes once a year,
but that isn't the shop girls fault
AND guy something that can Dc easily
exchanged.
The old proyerb. the more the mer-
rier." doesn't apply TO bundles. Unless
somebody else Is carrying them.
These regulations haven't been passed
by Congress. as yet.
Don't waste any time. While ,Olrc
been reading tins junk you could have
been shoHpin-.
. Eur him any kind oi ,l=ar- lie
won't smoke en- anyw-y
Go to it.
The Washington times., 1914-12-23
commends Opportunities To 5ivers.

To tho Editor o, the MaI Bag:
Allow NE TO commend your paper for
the interest YOU are taking in the well
fare of the needy ones OF the District.
The opportunities for charity de
Scrlbed in your paper are all worthy
cases, surei--. and the manner in which
The Times Is bringing them 20 the at
teution or the public is admirable.
Your contention that in our Gu
thIsiasm 10 assist our neiEhbors across
the seas We should not forget the needy
ones At our own doorsteps. is we'll
founded, and I for ono shall Gear these
povcrty-strickvn families in mind in
ny Christmas donations. W .. p.
The Washington times., 1914-12-23

What street ca lines cross the june
lion Of Ninth and J. streets: Indicate
these lines BY telling signs the individual
cars carry in all directions.
This is the thirtieth ami last question
in The Times Educational 'o:IDetI;ian.
This question directs attention 10 =
Held hitherto untouched in the compSti-
ton. The whole matter OF street car
transportation Is a problem vf growing
interest To every community. IL not
onl- deeply aRects rental values and
convenience Of citizens. hut IN these
days Of trolley freight Transportation
directly bears upon the cost o. LIVING.
Therefore any student o. lo.al condi-
tiyus in = city OF the size o. Washington
should have q thorough aao"I"t.;N Of
.trcct car facilities. pcl:ccmr.. Nal Jos-
.tiry that The average N"siI'a.,tuHiau
Juows little about street a. route in
ths Capital.
The Washington times., 1914-12-23
Opportunity No. "a Fourteen
year-old Hero. $3.50.
Closed.
Opportunity No. 4.-Let's All Back
Martha. sI04,

y colorcd man. growing blind. and
unable 10 work. faces the prospect
of having his whole support taken
from him. Martha, a daughter,
must remain in vocational school
another wear. when she will be a
competent dressmaker. and can sup
port her father. Two dollars a
week, or sI0I. is required.
Contributions: Previously acknovl-
edgeo,S43. Mr.. and Mrs. p. c. H. 81;
Mrs. !. G., 81; Young Mems Club,
So: Miss 4. c. E., 81: y H, 81;
Friends, $50: +. +. H, $3.50. Closed,
This opportunity was over sub
sCTited. $50.
The Washington times., 1914-12-23
Opportunity No. IA. - Deserted.

Before the birth OF her youngest
child, three years ago, tho father
deserted the mother The church
and relatives have been assisting
her. It will require $3.50 from the
outside to support the family for
another year.
Contributions: Previously acknowi-
edged. $50. Mr.. and Airs. 2. c II.
81; w; N: s., 81; J. II. b, 81 Still
needed, S176.
Cndesigrated contributions: Prev
louslv acknowledge, 81: through
Times. NJ. T., 81; through Times. II
~. T., 81; cash. s.; Mrs. SamueI y,
$: proceeds Jap bazaar, $40. Total,
sl4.40.
The Washington times., 1914-12-23
THE PROHIBITION VOTE.


prohibition amendment will be on
the whole reasonably satisfied with
their showing in the vote in the
House last night. They mustered a
majority Of the votes cast, which
places their cause in vastly better
shape than if the majority of eight
had been against them.
But they are nevertheless long
way from the two-thirds necessary
to adopt the resolution. They can
go before the country with the
claim-and it will be urged strenu-
ously enough-that at the first test
in the national realm they have
demonstrated the possession Of a
majority; but their future effective
ness will in considerable measure
depend on the political fortunes
hereafter of men who voted for and
those who voted against the resolu-
ton. Needless to say, there will be
continued and insistent pressure to
get the same measure to a vote in
future Congresses. Ifsin the next
election results prove that the NOR
tally rate is excessively high among
men who voted for prohibition, then
there will be less disposition to sup
port that measure next time. If on
the contrary the political results of
the future demonstrate that the
people, on the whole, are most dis
posed to punish men who voted
against prohibition, then national
legislators will find justification for
supporting the resolution next time
it comes forward.
Thus the liquor question is fairly
projected into the realm of national
politics. 1t has been a demoralizing
issue in the States where it has been
forced to the front; for when it is
at the front, experience in the States
has shown, pretty much everything
else is crowded to the rear. 1t is
pervasive and commanding issue.
There will be difference of opinion
as to the effect OIL party fortunes.
In the vote taken yesterday, 1877
members supported the amendment
and 189 opposed it. They were
divided by parties thus:
For the acknowledgements,
ia; Republicans, II; Progres5ivcs
u.
Against the observation-disclosures
Gratis, 143; Republicans, As; Progress
sives, l.
Thus it appears that 81 per cent
of the Republicans voted for the
amendment, and 44.3 per cent OF
the Democrats. The Progressives
were the only political party that
gave better than the two-thirds
vote; twelve of them voted for thc
amendment and only one against it.
If the Republican and Progressive
vote be consolidated, it appears that
So voted for and 46 against the
amendment; that 10, that 6i.3 per
cent of the combined strength of the
two parties voted for the measure.
1t needed total support in the
ratio of &C % per cent.
Such calculations as these are Ger
tain to be projected into the political
debates Of the future. The issue
has not been made by any means "a
partisan one; but there viii be de-
termined efforts to make il that;
and very likely the advocates of
prohibition who undertake such ef-
forts will hurt their cause. 1t is
pretty safe to guess that the more
cool-headed and moderate among
them will oppose the effort TO carry
the issue into party fights. On the
face of things, it would seem almost
certain that this could only injure
the efforts to get the amendment
submitted.
The Washington times., 1914-12-23
Opportunity No. 5.-Citizens in the
Making. $500.

Alone, fighting against invaidisn
and poverty this widow has for
many years been doing her full duty
in the training Of three fatherless
children. Ten dollars per week. or
500 for the round year. is needed for
this constructive home and health
building.
Contributions: Previously acknowl-
edged. 1919. Mr.. and Mrs. P. c. H.,
81: Miss z. B. So: II. L. G. S5;
. Gates Bible Glass (pledge), $50: G.
X, so: VI. L., So; NJ MscL.. So; L.
q r, 81; z. II. s, So. Still needed,
The Washington times., 1914-12-23
ONE CHANCE LEFT
FORL|TTLE MOTHER
Unless Help Comes by Tomor-
row. FatherIess Family
Faces Institution.
continued from First Pace

babys neck. Her little body shook
cCnvulsively while the baby took the
opportunity to mako havoc Of q neat
pig-taI. Not care, Just because he had
been away for few months,
Until yesterday the family Of this lit
tie girl consisted of six children. the
mother struggling against poverty and
an arrested case OF a dread disease,
and the father i'll in the hospital. Then
the father died, and in order to partly
save the little family the rigors OF a
Christmas funeral. the body was taken
directly from the hospital to the coun-
try Cor burial.
So the twelve-year-old little girl
dressed up in a long skirt to play
mother TO. the others. and the best she
got, was that she didn't 'reelize."
If there is a doubt in the mind of
any one else as to whether or not she
does "reelize," here's what went on be-
fore, when the family came into the
notice OF the visitor.
That same father, who is dead today,
vas at home, because they couldn't let
HIM go TO the hospital, They idolized
him. Before he became desperately Ill
he had made q good living for them,
and afterward he became the most ideal
companion children ever had.
During the long hours of the mothers
absence. he played at nurse girl, and
v
ings her long days work seemed a
dream. and only her happy family and
cheerful husband part Of real life.
And in this home OF poverty and sick
ness, with the shadow Of death hang
ing over it, there was love, the Won
derful love OF a good woman for her
husband, and children who adored their
parents in their turn.
The worst blow came when the father
went TO the hospital, when the COM
panion of all the play hours was taken
from these children. The hope that he
would come back before Christmas kept
them going for many a day while the
mother was out AT work.
But Christmas is here and father will
girl, who stayed up until ! talking
over plans" is keeping house today.
and she doesn't look as IL she realized
what had happened.
Her eyes. however, ask one question
when you look into them. Ono word
seemed 10 come from her, shouted by a
thousand tongues, as she clutched the
fat baby and bid sood-bv to the Visitor
the word INSTITUTION?
This little girl can have that word,
with the question after il. answered
If Washington closes one
Of the fourteen opportunities listed in
this paper. for she has yet one more
chance to keep her sisters and brothers
and mother together under one roof.
may be sent either to
The Times office, or to the Associated
Charities. go II street northwest.
The Washington times., 1914-12-23
Opportunity No. The Brim o.
the Melting Pot. $3.50.

without relatives to help her, a
thrifty German widow. handicapped
by poor cye5ight, Is bringing up five
bright Amcrican-born. future citi-
zens. the oldest thirteen years.
s. pcr week. or $50 for the year, is
asked for a Christmas present
Contributions: Previously scknovl-
edged. $3.50. Air. and Mrs. p. &.
IL. 81; n. y. e.. 81; Mrs. J. C. IL,
The Washington times., 1914-12-23
Concert Today
b. the U. S. Soldiers Home Band
at 1880 P. NJ.
EMIL :. FENSTAD. Asst. Director

EMIL :. FENSTAD. Asst. Director.
March. Wedding March"
Mendelssohn
UFrom Midsummer Nights Dream.
Overture. FRA Diavolo' ........A uber
Scene Oriental. In the Sudan
"a DcTyish chorust...........Sc bek
Grand selection. Ell Trovatorc"
Verdi
Earcaro!c. % Belle Nuit' .OTcnbach
Hesitation, ''Avec Moi, with
Me- OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. l.dZcrnc
Finale. BY The Beautiful Sea-
Carroll
The Stsr-SpanSlcd Banner
The Washington times., 1914-12-23
Opportunity No. 11.-Reportinr
Dividends on Last Years Invest
ments, 1864.

Inc society has assisted a desert
ed mother and four little children for
year. and has made an excellent
housekeeper out OF the former. Seven
dollars week is needed to keep the
little family together another twelve
months.
contributions: Previously acknowi-
edged. s34. f. and Mrs. P. C. ga
5. w, s.; Mrs. +. s. S, s.; Mrs. j. G.
u: Miss A C. V, 81; r S. F., 81;
For most needy. SO; c. NJ. H.,S.
Still needed con - -
The Washington times., 1914-12-23
Opportunity No. 12.-Neutrality in
Charity. $3.50.

A clever little French woman.
whose husband is seriously i'll in a
hospital. has four little children to
care Tor. The eldest child, a girl, is.
taking a business course. The other
children also are attending school
Five dollars week is required for
this family.
Contributions: Previously acknovl-
edged, %S. Mr.. and Mrs. P. c. H.
a: H ~; W: G r, so; o. c. s,
The Washington times., 1914-12-23
Opportunity No. ia Result of
Timely Help. 1912.

The Associated Charities is assist
Ing a widow and four children TO
che out an existence. Six dollars a
week will bring Christmas cheer to
the family for a year.
Contributions: Previously sckuovl-
edged. 80: Miss n: L. H, 81; ]. L.
NJ. So Mr.. and Mrs. P. G. II, 50.
Mrs. {. u. W, 50: through Times
Mrs. J. c. H., 81; \. NJ. NJ, 81. Still
needed go
The Washington times., 1914-12-23
AmusenlentS

NnuonaI--.ITfe yellow TictcJ.' 10 ana a.15
=. IT,
Tic.asco-'D4-non and Pythias, motion pic
lures 8 and $50 p. IL.
ColunnuI4,-"THirty Leagues Under tho So4. d"
motion pictures. $50 and S:lO p. m.
Polrs-''Cfnderclla.' 2:l5 and $50 y. r.
Z = Keith's-Naudevillc. 2:l5 and S:l5 D. II
SpesiGht. $50 p. III
2:lJ and s:l5 p. m.
Ma jcstic- BuricSQCe, S:lJ y. m.
S,rand-Photoplays. II a. m TO u p. n.
Garden-PhotoDlays. 10 a. Ia. 70 II .. IN.
co nos-Vaudcvil!e continuous.
ca sino-Vsudeville. continuous.
The Washington times., 1914-12-23
Opportunity No. 6.-Our Friend Mrs.
Miuys Arzin. $3.50.

A grandmother has undertaken to
bring up her two orphan grand
children. There is littlc boy and 4
little girl 70 be cared for.
Contributions: Previously acSnoVl-
edged SSH Mrs. J. L. NJ, So: W. 7.
c., So; Mr.. and Mrs. u. c. H., 81
II. 4. II, 81: cash. 81 L. II. s.. IS
In His Name. 81; +. L. H, $3.50.
sun needed, $3.50.
The Washington times., 1914-12-23
Final Query About
Street Car Service
transportation Problem Presented for High School
Pupils-One Week Is Given to Contestants to
Send Answers to the Contest Editor.
CONTEST QUESTION NO. 80

so. What lines the junction of Ninth and
streets? Indicate these lines by telling signs the individual
carry all directions
AHsrerS not to be submitted separately one question
sW be printed daily for ttTty days. Pupils then submit
tIeH writing, the thirty questions Wiling
&c IN side of the paper only
The Washington times., 1914-12-23
Opportunity No. 10.-A Homemaker
At All Odds. s46S.

The father is serving a term in the
penitentiary, while the mother. with
out any relatives, Is trying to keen
IoSether her large family OF children.
Tnere is grandmother, a mother,
and three small children to be pro-
Nlded Tor, and 80 a week is needed.
contributions: Previously acknowl-
edged. 81.
Through Times-M. F., So. Mr.. and
Mrs p. c. H., 3: ]. II. T., 81; c. p.
), 81; A b, s.; Mrs. ]. b, %
cents: z. ~, 81 Still needed. SsS5 20
The Washington times., 1914-12-23
Seats Urged For Motormen.

10 tho Editor, OF the Mail Bag:
The suggestion OF the Federation OF
Nitizens' Associations. that seats be pro-
siuea Tor motormen is good one.
Anythlng that will add to the comfort
81 tne Woodworking employees OF the
consideration by the conpanies and ,Ss
I Cpnc utilities Commission. II is to
oe hoped the commission will act fayor-
d2ly on the suggestion.
TRT-RRANTTL
The Washington times., 1914-12-23
FOURTEEN XMAS
OPPORTUNITIES

Here is YOUR chance play Santa Claus and bring happ
the lives your fortunate brothers. The Times
the Associated Charities join asking help Every penny
your contribution will go directly the family which you
interested The Washington Times nil sponsor for fund.-
and money will be received Christmas Editor office
Munsey Building
The Washington times., 1914-12-23
Tomorrow.

AIasouic-Gso-sc g Whiting. 40. -. Wasll-
iustnn, No >. ROYAL Arch NasOns: william.
= Hunt: 10 10 E-tsseTu Star
C.d FcII0vs-Co lIuL!:l. so. 10; Excelsior,
10 i: Salem. 80. 90
Nace;ance District Tent No s.
National Uuioa-D-nc-ogt Council. Dahl-.cn
Council.
Christmas service Tor C,-!G-cn, 81. Mar
.Arct'H Church. p. sH.
Exhibition. Co7corsn Agr Caller, 9 g. ~
90 1870 -. I#.
marty brI'h's followed - ,Cc lance .
rsterni house. 1910 y street -o-'a'. CT.
The Washington times., 1914-12-23

- III - d. -. gun 44teQtus AltJ.OU.
Opportunity No. 8.-Never Say Die,
$3.50.
Forsaken by her husband and
forced by broken health TO give up
the work by which she supported her
two children, this mother refuses to
surrender. Search Is being made for
the husband. but 1t is doubtful il he
can be found.
Contributions: Previously acknowl-
edged. so. Mr.. and Mrs. p. c.. Il,
=; NJ Y. H., =. Still needed, 500
Opportunity No. 9.-Enforced Sepa-
ration. 1853.
The mother OF this family is fac
ing the situation Of separation from
her lncurably i'll husband, who is
. receiving hospital care. She is work.
Ing hard to make a good home for
her four little children Unaided she
will fail in health and purpose. 80
per week is needed to keep these
children at home and happy with
their mother.
Contributions: Previously acknowl-
edged. Sill, Z. Z. c., IS; Sympa-
thizer. 81; Z. W. O., s.; J. II. H,
$50; a. E.. So; J. r, g: Mrs. ].
L NJ. 50; Mr.. and Mrs. P. c. H,
y; Mrs. @. B. w, 80; Miss A. c.
D.. 81; c. P. s., 81: Mrs. ]. B,
S-JO. Still needed, s3l3