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The Washington times., 1914-06-10

Washington there were fifty-six rec
ognized experts in charge Of each Of
the branches in which q scout may
receive a merit badge. These
branches comprise = wide range, in
cluding forestry, botany, biology,
chemistry. truck farming, carpentry,
and kindred lines.
II am about to make one brash
statement. but I think 1t can be
Eagle Scouts must have met twenty
one of these merit tests. We have in
this city SIX boys who have so quail
ified. / am willing to assert that not
fifty men in 80. Ok. 900 could meet that
same test. Many of these 1000, 600
men may be better equipped In his
speefal line. But ask the average
launch. to build q house from wood
that will stand inspection from ex-
perts, to carry a body twice his own
weight down q ladder In case Of fire,
to explain the principles. of resusci-
tation. to set a broken limb, and he
will be pretty sure to fail in some
one OF those respects.
An Eagle Scout can perform
twenty-one such tasks.
Boys In the Woods.
Put any two scouts or In the
woods alone and they can boil water
and cook a meal without any uten-
sils. II two scouts, wearing coats.
found an unconscious man by the
roadside they could make q stretch
er and bear him to a place where
medical assistance could be pro-
cured. II such assistance was not
procurable they could give all neces-
sary medical aid them selves
These facts all have been exploit
ed in the Boy Scout work. but Mr..
Moses cited them as examples Of
the practical manner In which the
scouts were taking hold of boy
training.
Already two counties have es-
tablished official connections with
the scout work." Mr.. Moses con-
tinued. ''one Is In Ohio. the other
in Pennsylvania 1t should not be
long before many communities, and
especially our cities, realize the
benefits Of the scout work, and take
q direct interest in II.
''The Boy Scouts and the play
grounds are the two movements in
Washington which are trying to
The Washington times., 1914-06-10
PLAZA AWARD PLAN
GOES TO THE HOUSE
Congressman logue Files His
Resolution for Adjudication
of Payments. ...~

The next step IN affording relief fol-
the small property owners, whose
awards have been held up In the Union
Station plaza controversy. was taken
yesterday when Congressman Logue of
Pennsylvania, fo7 the Committee on
Public Buildings and Grounds, filed a
resolution and report with the House
to ad1udicate the meritorious awards.
AS published in The Times Mon
day, the House Committee recommends
a new commission to pay such Of the
old awards as are satisfactory and to
start new condemnation proceedings in
other cases. The committee today de-
cided upon a change in the personnel
Of the new commission. It is to con-
sist OF Senator Swanson and Congress-
man Frank Clark, chairman OF the
Senate and House Committees on Build
ings and Grounds. and Elliott Woods,
superintendent Of the Capitol.
1t was originally intended to name
the Speaker and Vice President on the
commission. but the plan was today
changed.
After reviewing the setting aside Of
the awards heretofore made and the
legal tangle resulting. the Logue re-
port says:
"A condition exists therefore for
which release should be afforded. Many
owners Of small properties are disturb
ed In their holdings. The passage OF
previous acts of Congress stating the in
tention to take the land renders their
tenure uncertain.
The present substitute resolution pro-
The Washington times., 1914-06-10
ELKS PLAN MOTOR
TRIP FOR SUNDAY
More Than One Hundred Men,
bers and Families Going to
Leonardtown, Md.
By HARRY WARD.

Unoer the leadership Of Exalted Ruler
z. !. Murphy, members Of the Washing
ton lodge Of Elks and their families to
the number OF more than 100 will make
an automobile trip Sunday to Leonard
town, Nd
The start will be made from the Elks'
clubhouse in H street. at 8 O'Clock, and
the twenty or more machines will pe
stiirted at minute intervals. In addi-
tion to Exalted Ruler Murphy the COM
mlttee in chage Of the affair consists
of w. S. Shelby, secretary of the lodge !;
Hugh Harvey, Ed Neumeyer and Frank
v. Killian-
Murphy will lead the procession Of
cars and will see there is no racing en-
the trip. Each driver is expected TO
strictly observe the speed laws" said
he. The affair is designed TO give 4
pleasing outing to members OF the
lodge and their families and any at
tempt to speed UP the machines beyond
TIE legal limit will be frowned upon I"
This will be the first OF n series OF
automobile runs by members of the
Elks lodge. Many members will take
a basket lunch on the trip while others
will depend upon the hotels in Leonard
town for their refreshments.
The Washington times., 1914-06-10

age city are loafing. Ask them
why, They will tell you. There 10
nothing to do"
There is your problem. as Mr..
Moses sees it. His opinion carries
weight because he has found time.
active interest in the Chamber Of
Commerce and other civic agencies,
to be president Of the Washington
Playground Association and of the
Washington Council Of the BOY
Scouts of America
And the solution?
That lies with the public schools
primarily. and with such auxiliary
agencies as the Playground Associa-
Moses opinion He has made a close
study of child life in this city, and
ne especially is interested in the
needs Of the boy.
Boy Scouts Work.
THE Roy Scouts are doing more
to meet the case of the city boy
than any other agency" Mr.. Moses
raid. And for that reason I be-
neve the Boy Scouts will be taken
over by the cities of this country be-
fore long. juct as they have taken
over the Fairgrounds"
Provision for play for chilir.n Is
just as much Of q need as p-ovi-
sion for study, Mr.. Moses declared.
The Boy Scouts help meet that need
by providing recreation which has
the maximum of practical benefit
Though not formed primarily for
that purpose. I believe the BOY
Scouts are emphasizing the growing
necessity for wider attention Of vo-
cst!onal education. In this the
scouts do not aim to conflict with
the schools. They now are pointing
the way.
Washington schools have made q
splendid start. through their busi-
ness and technical high schools. In
training the boy for the work OF
afterlife. But they have only rrade
a start. Vocational education Is so
new that there Ia much vet to be
learned. It only is now in the first
stages of its evolution"
Mr.. Moses explained the merit
system of the scouts, saying that in
The Washington times., 1914-06-10
GIRL BALL TOSSERS
MAKE A TRIPLE PLAY
Tech Boys Playing Left-Hand.
ed Are Defeated by. Young
Women.

The girls baseball team of Tech High
School is today boasting a feat not
CQualed or approached by any team rep
~esenting a school in the interhigh
school baseball series- In the box score
7f the game PLAYED against tho heys
on the annual alumni association ex-
curxion to Marshall Hall is found a
riple play scored by Miss Mary Petrie.
shortstop; Miss Sadie Bergazin, third
0ase. and Miss Recil Burchfield.
Miss Mildred Hustled comes in for a
lot Of favorable comment for her work
n pitching against the boys who were
defeated to g. The boys played left
handed against the girls, and were I'M
able to defeat them.
The teams were, girls-Ruth Clayton,
Mildred Hustled. Edith Petrie. Reel
Burchfield, Sadie Bergazin. Mary Petrie.
Effie Judd. Helen Orth. Margaret Mat
ting1y. Boys-L- Meyer. ]. Roberts, d.
Hird. J. Robinson. J. Eismann, A. Carr.
II. smith, c. Richardson, l. Abrahams.
Umpire, w. R Sanderson.
The athletic events on the program
were as follows:
Girls 0-yard dash-Sadie Bergazin,
hrst: Ruth Clayton. second, and Mar
garet Mattingly, third.
one-mile race for boys-A. Carr, first;
third.
Potato race for girls-Margaret Mat
tingly. first, and Mabel Hubbard, second.
T. Ahern. second, and J.. Smith, third.
D-ysrd dash, for frsshmen-Lee Hell
land, first: T. Dowling, second, and F.
Ahern, third.
220-yard dash-E. Hardell, first: r.
Hardell, second, and w. Parks, third.
44o-yard race-E. Hardell, first; s.
Shear, second. and R w. Wheeler, third.
SS0-yard racer Hardell. first; l..
Holland, second, and r. w. Wheeler,
third.
Girls obstacle race-Allie Colbert, first;
Edith Petrie. second, and Mabel Hub
bard. third.
Shot-put-H E. Supplee, first: P. d,
Gibson, second. and w. A. Parks. third.
Broad jump-H. z. Brooks, first, B,
d; Whesler, second, and r. Hardel,
third.
Officers Of the course-Rsferee, Frank
c. Daniel principal Of the school; start
er. Mark De Grange: judges. c. w.
Pippey, A B. Baker. and Miss Jessie
Coope; clerk OF the course. n. II. Nc
Kernan; official scorer, James o'Con-
Asl
The Washington times., 1914-06-10

deal with the boy problem. I have
70 admit they only scratch the sur
face Of the problem as yet. They
DO not conflict, nor do they overlap.
They dovetail. And they supplement
the public school work.
Boys 0verworked.
Il am convinced that boys Of an
adolescent age In our public schools
are overworked. They must study
until 10 or II o'clock and they should
be in bed by that time. They do
not get enough time for sleep, or IL
they do they lose out on the proper
amount Of outdoor exercise
An Illustration Of the bay scouts
willingness to take care of himself
was furnished when the expedition
made UP of boys from Washington,
Baltimore and Boston set out for
the White Mountains to blaze a ton
mile trail for the Bureau of Fores-
try.
The boys were asked whether they
wished a cook, and they hooted at
the idea. Neither will they take
any bedding. beyond the outdoor
blankets. II they are successful in
doing this work IL is expected that
the Boy Scouts will cooperate regu-
larly with the Bureau Of Forestry In
blazing trails.
The Washington times., 1914-06-10
JANE ADDAMS OPENS
CONVENTION TONIGHT
Federation of Women Clubs to
Hear Noted Social Worker
on policies"

CHICAGO, June 10.-with Miss Jane
Adams, noted social worker. speaking
on "Women's Clubs and Public Poll.
cies," the twelveth bionnial conference
Of the Federation Of Women's Clubs,
was to be started formally tonight
The first business ON the docket for
Thursday was the reports Of the va
rious chairmen Of special committees.
On Friday. Mrs. Ella Flagg Young. su-
perintendent of the Chicago Public
Schools, win address the assembly un
Education In a Democracy" Most Of
the day il to be given over to educa-
tj,nal topics, vocational training, social
hygiene. political science and peace also
viii be discussed.
Helen vardick Boswell Of New York,
Is to have charge Of the general sub
ject, Preparation for Citizenship" At
the Friday evening session, the Rs~l
Jeuein Lloyd Jones, win speak on ''Wom-
ans Supreme Task-The Bringing In Of
Peace" Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait
win tell about The World Progress Of
Woman" Saturday II to be given over
to art and literature with visits to va
rious libraries and art galleries.
The Washington times., 1914-06-10
Red Virgin of the l. w. w.
Gets 8 Months Sentence

NEW YORK. June 10.-Jane Est.
who rejoices in the title "The Red
Virgin Of the i. w. w." went to
work today. in the workhouse. Three
months. Magistrate Campbell did It,
The woman was arrested after she
disturbed q meeting under the aus
pices Of the International peace
forum in Madison Square, where
Frank Urban denounced the I. w. w.
CT patriotic grounds.
"I just wanted to shut of that
gin told Policeman Michael Jordan
when he took her away.
In court Miss Est argued and cross
examined at the top Of her voice
until Magistrate Campbell quieted
her.
"Ts that allr" he asked.
That's ALL" she said.
Then she got three months.
The Washington times., 1914-06-10
WILSON ORDERS HALT
HOLIDAY SATURDAY.
From June IS to September rs
U. S. Employees Get Four
Hours OF Each Week.

All clerks and other employees in The
Government service will enjoy Saturday
'haif-hoiidays from June IS to septem-
Der Is Of each year. according to an
Executive order signed yesterday
by President wilson The order limits
the length Of work on Saturdays TO
four hours. exclusive Of time for lunch
con- Tha order reads az follows:
1T 10 hereby ordered that. from June
Is to September Is of each year. until
further notice. four hours. exclusive of
time for luncheon. shall constitute q
days work on Saturdays for all clerks
and other employees Of the Federal
Government, wherever employed. and
all Executive q other orders IN con-
nict herewith, except the Executive
order Of April 4. 1sos, relating 10 Ger
tain naval stations. are hereby revoked
Provided. however. that this order
shall not apply to any bureau or office
Of the Government. or to any of the
clerks or other employees thereof. that
may for special public reasons be ex-
cepted therefrom by the head Of the
department. having supervision or con-
troll Of such bureau or office. or where
the same shall be inconsistent with the
provisions Of existing Law.
WOODROW WILSON"
The Washington times., 1914-06-10
lore Vocational Work in the
Schools and Joining of Play
grounds Association and Boy
Scout Plans His Solution.

Washington's biggest problem
Just nom is its boys.
That is the opinion of Arthur C..
Moses, Washington business man
and friend of the juveniles. And
|the problem especially relates to
the five out of ten boys who are
loafng because "There is nothing
to do"
More vocational pork in the
public schools, municipal control
ot the Boy Scouts as well as the
fairgrounds, and wider realization
Of the need for recreation among
children, are some of the nays Mr..
Moses points for a solution of the
Roy problem.
The Washington times., 1914-06-10
D. A. R. Present Tablet
To State of Michigan

LANSING, Mich. June Il-On the
spot where stood Michigan's first cap
itol building a bronze tablet presented
to the State by the Michigan Daugh-
tess of the American Revolution, was
this afternoon unveiled with appro, rate
fCImality.
Mrs. Judge Grant, OF Detroit, dangh-
ernor of Michigan at the time the first
capitol building was erected, unveiled
the tablet.
The presentation speech was made by
E. z. Campbell, Of Benton Harhor.
vice regent Of the Michigan Daughters
Of the American Revolution, ani Cow
ernor Ferris accepted the tablet on
bsish of the state.
Tie unwilling marked the close OF
the fortieth annual cortve.ltion Of the
Michigan Pioneer and Historical So-
ciety.
The Washington times., 1914-06-10

vides for n commission. the purpose of
which is to enable the land, the sub
iect of previous proceedings to be ac-
quired either by purchase or condemna-
ton. The power conferred on the CON-
mis- sion enables II TO deal quickly with
the property owners who are willing to
convey tho land at q price not exceed
ing in value that placed on the property
by the jury OF view.
For such property as cannot be ac-
quired at a figure not exceeding that
fixed by the jury Of view, the COM
mission Is authorized to commence
proceedings"
The report says there will be but
little delay now in settling the claims
Of those satisfied with the previous
awards.
The Washington times., 1914-06-10
Duchess of Marlborough
To Speak in Newport

NEWPORT, June 1o.-Woman suf-
frage leaders will meet with Mrs. o.
H. p. Belmont here July 8 to greet
the Duchess of Marlborough. Mrs Bel
mont's daughter. who will explain
British suffrage methods
The Washington times., 1914-06-10
Wanderluster Finds New
York Too Big; Gets Lost

NEW YORK. June 1o-Mrs. Lora
Hess, Of Ponca. Okla. who has roamed
the West and visited all the big cities
in the country, admitted to traffic cop
that New York Ii too much for her.
She got lost.
The Washington times., 1914-06-10
Politicians in Duel.

PARIS. June 10.-A sword duel be-
tween Senator Henry Berenger. repre-
sentfng GuadeloEpe, who - editor of the
Action, and Deputy George Ponsot re-
suited in the deputy's being wounded
in the right wrist.
The adverSaries were afterward rec
onc!led.
The Washington times., 1914-06-10
By ]. R. HILDEBRANp.

What is the modern city's biggest
problem?
Its public utilities" says one ex-
Dart. The housing problem" says
snother. Suppression of vice."
answers 2 third
"Boys,' will be the one word reply
Arthur c. Moses will give you.
Five out of ten children observed
outside of school hours in the aver
The Washington times., 1914-06-10

TVERY day bargain day! Every piece of goods new
II clean and perfect Every square foot of the store
- agow with money-savng values
EW shipments ordered before the fire. coming in by
N the carload and give fresh impetus to this mammoth
bargain event Thousands of dollars worth of goods
will be opened up for Thursday-al at half price and less
The Washington times., 1914-06-10
15c Colonial Draperies

Beautiful yard-wide quality col
onial silkoline. in rich lowered
and figured patterns. OF all Qafo
colors. Yard .CTSS
The Washington times., 1914-06-10
$1.5O Lonscloth

Full 1s-yard piece high-rads
English Longcloth. yard-wide. and
with fine cambric OS~
The Washington times., 1914-06-10
Mems Collar Buttons

Set OF four Rolled Gold Collar
Buttons. strongly made and nom
furnishing. Two cards for sc. o.
Each. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ~
The Washington times., 1914-06-10

29c kimonos
Women's Short Lawn Kimonos, in
howered and figured patterns OF
all colors. Scailoped edge Ito
and belt. ..........-..........'.. AsS
The Washington times., 1914-06-10

Rep, Gingham. Percale and Cham
bray Dresses, in Persian and EN-
Z broidered kimono styles. An colors,
and many trimmings. Sizes TO-
6 to IA years. s............-........ sOS
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-09-20
RESERVE BOARD FAEORS
GOLD POOL PROPOSAL
Plan for $lOo.OOO.OOO Fund Is APP
proved, Though Working Details
VIII Be Considered Further.
FORMATION PLAN UNSETTLED

The Federal Reserve Board yester-,
day approved the plan of the Morgan
committee OF bankers for a gold pool
of 800. OoO. 900 to meet the country's
International obligations. After a gem
eral discussion of the plan the ap-
prevail of the board was given, al
though IL was specified that certain
matters OF detail should be considered
further before definite announcement
should be made.
One Of these details OF the plan has
TO do with the manner OF forming the
pool Both bankers and members OF
the board are agreed that IL should be
by contribution. but the bankers have
urged the board to undertake the re-
spCnsibility of spprOpriating the sum
aTgOng the cities expected to contrib
ute.
The board, which demurred from this
for some time on the ground that it has
no legal authority to make such aPpor-
tionment, gave evidence yesterday of in
clininE in its favor.
The pool is to he formed by the gold
contributions of banks in reserve and
Federal reserve cities. The first cali
probably will be for s.. 600 600 to meet the
early maturing obligations held abroad.
and the hope is entertained that no
further part OF the pool may actually
have to be collected by the committee Of
the New York Clearinghouse AssoCia-
ton in charge OF H. This sum is to be
deposited in the Ottawa branch Of the
Bank Of England to be made the basis
OF credit abroad.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-09-20
FRENCH EMBASSY CLAIMS
REFUSE OF GERMANS IN
THREE PLACES AT RHEIMS

The successful repulse of German at
lacks against the. French position at
Rheims is reported in the following mes
sage received at the French Embassy
here:
The battle continued on the whole
front from the River OIse TO the River
Nycevre during the lStE without any i'm
portant change in the situation at any
roint ,.--...-. .-- ....-
.Al the left in the Latte of the Disc
sr occupy MenarquSgiise, CarlepOnt, and
Cts. On the heights to The north -
toe River Aisne we have ADJ anced slight
L. in 8 few places. Three attacks at
tempted by the Germans against the Eng
FISH army have been checked at TToyGn,
beITecr Scissor and C:aJnne.
From Caronne to Rheims We have
repulsed the counterattack executed
during the night The enemy tried but
has not succeeded in taking the often
sive against Rheims.
At the center from Rheims to the
Argonne Mountains the enemy is rein
forcing the situation by important for
tifications and taking an attitude mere
~ defensive. On the east of the Ar
gonne and in the Woeyre Valley the
situation is unchanged. At the right in
Lorraine and Vosges the enemy occupy
positions defensively organized close TO
the frontier.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-09-20
GERARD SENDS APPEAL
FOR RED CROSS FUNDS
Ambassador Cables that American
Hospital for German Soldiers in
Berlin Needs Money.

A cabled appeal from Ambassador Ger
ard at Berlin for financial support for an
American hospital Just organized to care
for German wounded was received az
American Red Cross headcaarters yes
terday. As German-American organiza-
tions in the United States have made IN
dependent collections Of relief funds in
this country, and as the American Red
Cross for that reason has a comparative
ly small amount Of money designated for
use in Germany. Ambassador Gerard's
appeal is urged for their consideration.
The greater part OF the funds thus far
received by the Red Cross will be de-
voted to the support Of the 10 surgeons
and nurses already sent abroad to be
divided equally among the belligerents
and in paying for large quantities OF
surgical and hospital supplies hereto
fore ordered.
Among contributions received at head
quarters yesterday was one for N.5O
given by Thomas H Powers. Of Phila-
delphia. for use in the care Of suffering
children in the countries at war.
Francis B. Reeves. the Red Cross
treasurer in Philadelphia. has just sent
in a check for S,31s contributed by a
number Of PhiladeIphians. From the
Rhode Island State board of the Red
Cross a check for Sl.375 was received
Tho total OF the contributions thus far
received is approximately 10000. which
is far under the sum needed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-09-20
The Worst Enemies OF Man.

One of the most fascinating exhibits in
the University building at the fair is the
collection of glass cases containing the
more common and destructive insect en-
emies of the Nebraska farmer, exhibited
in their historic development from the
egg to the worm and on to the moth or
beetle. This series is the work of Prof.
Myron Swenk, of the Agricultural Col
lege Looking at this panorama Of OBJ
scure life. costing the people of Nebraska
every year millions Of dollars which no
statistician dare compute, one realizes
that mans greatest enmies are the most
minute. The fight is no longer with the
tiger or wolf or serpent or panther. The
mites and midgets, the sings and cut
worms, the aphids and corn root lice
threaten mans food supply, the bacilli
threaten his very life. Here is a battle
field where the question of man'sS exist
ence upon this planet must be fought
For this militia service Nebraska needs
every man and woman, boy and girl, be
tween the ages OF five and -ninety-dve
and for the line and stan officers the
best and brightest inteliects our prairies
can produce.-LincoIn State Journal
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-09-20
cARNEe1Es SAIL FOR HOME.
Forbe.-RobertsoB and SCOTT Also
Coming 10 Emitted States.

London, Sept. 1s. - Seven steamships
sailed today for American and Canadian
ports. all with available steerage space.
They are the cunarder Mauritania, the
American liner PHILADELPHIA. the Atlantic
Transport Minnehahs. the Allan-ScandI-
navian Donaldson and Letita, the Royal
liner Royal Edward. and the Anchor
liner Columbia.
Half a dozen ScOtchmen who came to
the Euston Station to say good-by TO Mr.
and Mrs. Andrew Carnegie and their
daughter found the peace promoter had
eluded them by travelling to Liverpool
yesterday Lord Shrewsbury escaped il.
reviewers by the same method.
Sir J. Forbes-RobertsOn. Ian Robertson.
and Miss d. Robertson. were also aboard
the Mauritania. Connie Ediss, a gaiety
actress, sailed to join Lew Fields forces.
Sydney Ellison, the operate producer,
is going to produce new opera for
Andreas DIPPED, to be staged at the
Casino before Christmas. ScOtti, the
barytone. completes the little cOterie Of
stage folk on the big Cunarder.
Others are Mr. and Mrs. W. b. Aver.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Bailey. Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. s. Burrill. Miss n l. Dexter, the
Rev. and Mrs. Paul Revere rockingham,
OF Boston; Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Hegeman.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel NJ. Hyde. Miss
Cecilia Iselin. Mrs. Carl Loomis, OF Los
Angeles: Mrs. A. A Milne. Mrs. Wheaton
Smith. Mrs. Arson Phelps Stokes. and
Miss Phelps Stokes.