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The Washington times., 1915-01-04
CROPS AND WORK

Secretary of Agriculture Hous-
ton estimates that farm products
for the year have value Of, approx
imately. $lO,OOO,0OO,OO0 If farm
products alone cannot bring pros
perity, they can do more toward
Frightening the skies than any other
things.
Bountiful crops and good prices
mean in the pockets of the farmer
money which finds its way to the
country merchant and through him
to the wholesaler and the factory.
They mean business for the railroads
and, given fair rates, start the life
blood through these great arteries Of
commerce.
The American people are going
back to work in all industries. With
great crops back Of them, they are
on the real job of prosperity.
The Washington times., 1915-01-04
Police Phone Operators
Again Denied Increase

Despite recommendations made by
the Superintendent Of Police. Congress
has refused again to raise the salaries
Of the six telephone operators at Police
Headquarters, who at present are re-
ceivins less than many messengers in
the Government service. These men.
who work all hours of the day and
night, get $50 month. For several
years Police Department officials who
realize the arduous duties they perform
have been striving to have thfr sal
aries increased to S15, but Congress has
cut each item recommending an increase
for the operators.
Besides receiving and transmitting en
average OF more than 800 messages sach
"A day. these operators jot down III Il
record a report of every ACCIDENT, no
matter how trivial with which the rn-
licemcn of the District como in contact,
They also record all fires: notify The
coroner when he is needed in suicide
and cases of sudden death; inform the
detectives at headquarters Of certaii
matters OH which they must Keep posted
and attend to 4 score of other tnlhf'
OF vital importance to the police ma
clinerN
The Washington times., 1915-01-04
A MILWAUKEE, INSTANCE

Milwaukee is a town of just about
the same population as Washington.
The 1910 census credited it with
$4,000 and Washington with a few
thousands less.
Milwaukee is a great industrial
city; Washington is not. Because it
is Industrial. Milwaukee understands
the importance of keeping neces-
saries of life as cheap as possible.
The people tend to go to the place
where, other things being equal, they
can live cheapest.
Milwaukee has no convenient
source Of vast and cheap power for
industry. Washington has.
The Great Falls of the Potomac
are right at the door of this city.
They could be halnessed and made
to operate the public lighting and
street. cars Of the town.
On the other hand, Milwaukee has
nothing inside a hundred miles that
could be utilized for any correspond
ing purpose; and then only at very
large expense.
Yet. while Washington gives no
thought or attention to the possi-
bilities Of Great Falls, Milwaukee
enterprise has actually gone away
100 miles, found an available site
on the Wisconsin river. built mag
nificent dams and works, and is just
finishing the operation Of turning
the water fiowage Of that stream in
to 25,OOO-horsepower of hydro-elec.
trio current. This is to be trans
ported in mains all the way to Mil.
waukee and used to run the street
cars Of the city.
Why must it forever be some other
town that does these things and
benefits by their doing, while Wash.
ington continues to muse over the
beauties and the vague possibilities
of the most splendid waterpowel
that lies at the very door of any
American city?
1t is, of course, because Washing
ton is a different sort Of town; no,
less intelligent or capable, but 81
organized that local initiative is sup
! pressed and public opinion has nt
The Washington times., 1915-01-04
UNDEFENDED DEFENSES

An item from Los Angeles and
one from Chicago, appearing in a
quite irrelevant juxtaposition in ad-
joining columns Of newspaper, sug-
gested a theme that might be of in
terest to Congressman Gardner in
connection with. his propaganda for
national defense.
The Chicago dispatch said that
the twelve forts maintained by the
Government in the Central Depart
ment of the country are now practi-
cally depopulated Of soldiers. Two
years ago there were over 10000 Of
ficers and men in these twelve posts.
Now there are forty-nine officers and
7Os men; just enough to guard bar
racks and stables. The others have
gone to the Mexican line, Colorado,
and other places where they are
needed.
The other item says that work has
been begun on the $3,00O,00O mill
tary defense establishment for the
city and harbor Of Los Angeles.
Twelve forts scattered over the
interior of the country--deserted. No
soldiers for them.
Nor need for them, either. Who's
afraid that Fort Des Moines or Fort
William Henry Harrison, at Indian
apolis, will be ambushed by an army
Of Bulgarians or Hottentots or Mex
leans?
But we must have the forts, and
must spend the millions building
them, because somebody has pull
enough to get appropriations for
them! Who cares for the money, if
only "our town" can get slice of
Federal money? Who cares for the
common sense Of the thing, if only
"our Congressman" can solidify
himself with his constituents by
carving off hunk Of the pork?
Millions for defense, not one cent
for defenders!
That seems to be the moderniza-
tion Of the famous aphorism that
Pinckney-according to the icono.
clasts-didn't invent at all.
The Washington times., 1915-01-04
Military Honors Paid
Marshal J. M. Wright

The funeral OF Major J. NJ. Wright,
for twenty-siX years marshal of the
United States supreme Court was held
at ST. Johns Episcopal Church today.
The Justices OF the Supreme Court
attended in q body. \ military escort
accompanied the remains to Arlington
National Cemetery where final oh
seouies were held. The honorary pail
hearers were Major General George T.
Davis, retired: Maior General Joseph
+. Sanger. retired: Brig. Gen. Thco-
dorc Schwann, retired: Brig. Gen. Os-
vald VI. Ernst. Major william y
phillips. Gen. Charles l.. Fitshugh. We
tired; Paul T.. Johnson, AMI Dr. Ralph
Jenkins.
Major Wright died at the EvcreA
lsotol Oh saturday al the age u. s0e-
spty three.
The Washington times., 1915-01-04

Chicago or st. Louis. He is notified
at the same time that there will be
no call for that kind of labor in his
own city for some time. Isn't it much
better for him TO move to Chicago or to
st. Louis. where he can find something
to do, than to remain at home and do
nothing? It Is the intention Of the ex-
change. OF course, to use up the Jobs
that are near home at first, but in
case there Is a dcarth OF work a. one
place, then the exchange will advise
moving, even though it be across the
"The man who is in charge Of the
exchange bureau must be able to do
more than register a name and occu-
patton. He must be man specially
fitted for that unique position, Of broad
sympathies, of tact, OF helpfulness, and
full OF the zeal of his mission. He must
suggest, and make shift one way or
another to get every man on the road
to q good living.
II he can get bill through Congress,
Mr.. Moran believes. granting money
for the establishment Of these Offices.
Mr. Moran is an enthusiast over life
in the country. and he thinks that a
labor exchange will help substantially
farms 10 return TO them.
Thousands Of acres suitable for
small and paying establishments may
be found in different parts Of the
West" he said. The South is coming
to be the best section Of our great con-
tinent for cattle raising. II we had
a reliable Government bureau. retailing
information in regard to opportunities
like these. many Of the people Of the
cities would be encouraged to go back to
the soil for q livelihood, instead Of re-
manning in the atmosphere OF the
crowded and unhealthy city streets"
Will Classify Labor.
Another important function OF the
labor exchange will be that 1t will
classify laborers. In the words of
the chairman Of the committee. It will
separate the wheat from the chaff. The
good man and the industrious man
viii secure the benefit that comes
from having his standing vouched for
by the exchange bureau, and the city
or community Will know who the in.
dolent man is and will accord him the
trC Catment due one of his stamp. Tha,
we do not know how many of the
unemployed arc so by reason OF un,
toward circumstances. or through un
Willingness on their part to work. 1,
the opinion Of Mr.. Moran. When thu
sncorrigible Of society are sifted out
ve should then have an opportunit.
to discipline them at Occoquan or care
for them at the institutions which
seem proper after an analysis into
the causes OF their laziness.
The Washington times., 1915-01-04
BRIGHT SILK.OUTLOOK

Incidental economy in silk wear
will cause small embarrassment to
American manufacturers. The re-
vival of general prosperity is al
ready reflected in spring orders from
retailers and garment makers and in
an accompanying rise of prices.
The demand may soon grow alb
normally large, since there rests up.
on Us responsibility for making good
loss Of nearly $3O,0O0,0OO in i'm
ports Of silk and kindred textiles.
Besides We have an opportunity to
substitute our goods for customary
exports from the belligerents, COM
prising nearly $4,OOO,O0O to South
America, $1,0OO,O0O to Japan, 49,
100000 to Canada, and $4,000, 900
to India.
The product of French mills usual
~ supplying the bulk Of this trade
will for the present remain neg
ligible. Not merely the price Of
manufactured silk but also of raw
silk is steadily rising. Economic
pressure stimulates the development
of American resources. The Univer-
sity of California is attempting to
domesticate the silkworm.
The silkworm's rarity in the
United States is not due to climate.
1t California evenings are too chill,
shelters can be spread over the pas
tures-another field for the volumi-
nous cotton canopies already used TO
protect some delicate crops. The
equable climate with fresh vegeta-
ton the year round favors silkworm
cultivation, because the cold storage
eggs can be hatched out whenever
convenient without seasonal inter-
ruptions.
The difficulty with silkworms i.
the expense of feeding them. If
stalled with mulberry leaves host
worth only $50 or $50 in the cocoon
stage will occupy one persons whole
time for six weeks. The labor cost
trifing in China and Japan, is pro.
hibitjve here.
The experiments aim to breed a
new race able to pasture upon some
abundant American plant. The ideal
ly mated food and race will prob
ably soon be found, since silkworms
have already eaten the leaves OF
orange, lettuce, elm, blackberry
spinach, viper grass, and othel
crops.
AS the uses of silk multiply tn,
Importance of American grown sill
will increase. Producers may lool
forward not merely to temporar.
booms like that brought by the full
ler skirts of the spring fashions. bu
to the development of new mechani
cal uses, like that for airships AM
possibly for mems summer suits
War emergencies, such as the short
sAe Of kid and the consequent de
The Washington times., 1915-01-04
Seeks $4,000 Damages
For Trolley Line Hurt

Joseph c. Cation filed suit in the
District Supreme Court today against
the Washington Railway and Electric
Company and the District Of Columbia
for $4,000 damages for injuries alleged
to have been received October .. when
he was thrown from his wagon as a
result Of one OF the wheels gettin,
caught between a piece Of iron and enc
Of the rails OF the car track
The accident occurred. according to
the petition. on Nichols avenue, between
Sumner and Fields streets.
Attorneys Il. l.. C.. Moncure and A.
Lcftwich Sinclair represent Mr.. Cation.
The Washington times., 1915-01-04

Question OF whether to diSarm or
arm sinks into insignif,cance when a
star ball player hurts his.
Seems that the Monroe doctrine
should also protect our South American
neglrtors from the throes Of q white
hope battle.
One of the warning countries having
published an orange book, il is almost
time for the Delaware farmers 10 get
out their peach book.
About the sanest form of insanity
known 10 science seems to be money
madness.
OF course, even a water wagon has
to have fabrication once in a while.
The Washington times., 1915-01-04
Work for the Unen1pLoyed
Cause to Which Capital
Merchant DevOteS Effort
P. 7. Moran Would Have Ma.
tiona| Labor Bureau to Keep
Men Informed on Conditions
in Country.

There is man in this city whose
heart is in a big cause. His name
is P. T. Moran, and the cause is
that Of the unemployed.
Chairman of the committee re-.
Gently appointed by the Chamber
Of Commerce to cover the ques-
ton of unemployment, he is con.
vinced that the committee can find
a way out, and he pictures the con-
ditions that will come to pass as a
result of their efforts, with a face
alight with enthusiasm.
Thousands Of fine fellows must
return to wife and family at night
with the pitiful tidinss that they
have been unable to secure the
money or the food which children
and wife look to them to supply
he explained.
Has Devised One Plan.
"Our work 10 to help men like this,
and II will be q brutaliy selfish fellow
who win not give some OF his time and
energy TO relieving a situation Of this
kind
In the intervals between giving out
orders to his workmen, who appealed
from time to time through the small
glass window Of an office dropped pic
tvresquely in the middle Of large feed
store with balcd hay and piles Of buls-
ing sacks all about 1t. he expounded the
plan which the committee has. worked
the problem Of unemployment.
A national labor exchange, bringing
the man to tho work. or the work to
the man, he believes, will do away with
unemployment 1t viii DO more. II
will be a vocational guide, o registeG
for handy reference. and many things
more. But let Mr.. Moran trace the
development Of the idea in his own
way:
".rhe Associated Charities, even per.
Sonal fr1en0s, cannot roech many OF the
cases Of want People are proud, and
they will not apply for help, even when
It Is case Of actual destitution. We
know, although We have no authentic
data on tho matter, that there arc many
respectable families in Washington who
because many men in the building trades
are without employment are fit cases
| for the Associated Charities, but whc
would rather struggle along without
food than suffer the humiliation OF ask.
Ing for help.
Faced Serious Situation,
"A man whom I know came TO lne
the other day and said that he didn't
know where his rent for the next month
| was coming from. He 1, a carpenter
and sickness having drained him of all
the savings Of previous work. and witt,
no prospect OF work to br!n. in curycn,
revenue, he faced a bad situation.
! "a national labor exchange will com,
pletely eradicate conditions that make
IN Industrious. deserving man 4 burcer
on the state. For instance, a man finds
out through the authentic channels OF
, this labor bureau that nfty or seventy.
| Ave skilled mechanics are needed il
The Washington times., 1915-01-04
NEWMAN OUSTED AGAIN

The Newman custer case was de-
cided once more today, this time by
the Court Of Appeals of the District.
It has now reached the stage from
which appeal can only be made to the
Supreme Court Of the United States,
either by writ of error or by GER
tiorari.
Mr.. Newman was appointed Com
missioner of the. District by Presi-
dent Wilson after the Department Of
Justice had rendered opinion that he
was eligible; that is, that he had
been for three years resident Of
the District. The Senate Committee
on District Affairs and the Senate
took the same view, and Mr.. New
man was confirmed. -.
The "home rule committee" insti-
tuted a quo warranto proceeding in
the District Supreme Court, to COM
pei Mr.. Newman to prove his title to
the Office. Mr.. Justice Anderson de-
cided in Newman's favor, and the
matter was appealed to the Court Of
Appeals. It reversed the lower court
and sent the case back to- the Su-
preme Court to be tried on the ques-
tions of fact and law, before jury.
In the jury. trial a verdict against
Newman was reached, and again the
case went up on law points. In this
appeal the decision is rendered to-
day, and it upholds the verdict Of the
jury, Chief Justice Shepard dis
sehting.
The text of the decision by the
majority of the court, printed in an
other place in this paper, discussed
questions of legal and constructive
residence, domicile, actual residence,
and the like; reaching the conclu-
sion that a person may have his
domicile in one place and his legal
residence in another. But the court
thinks that Congress meant that it
wanted a Commissioner to have
maintained legal, actual residence,
domicile, and abode, all at once,
within the District, for the three
years previous to his appointment.
1t becomes in short largely ques-
ton of definition of words and Of the
underlying intent of Congress. What
did Congress think was meant by
the words it used, when it passed the
law? What did the President think
these words meant, when he signed
the law? To these questions we have
the answer of the President who ap-
pointed Mr.. Newman, of the Attor-
ney General, who examined his eli
gibility, and of the Senate which,
confirmed him. On the other side is
the verdict of a jury that the Presi.
dent and Senate, after making the
law, violated 1t.
The case raises questions which
are said to have had no final deter
mination since the Government was
established: the question whether on
a question Of eligibility, the power
of appointment and confirmation car
be withdrawn from President and
Senate by a decree of court. The
determination of the Supreme Court
is so highly important that it ii
presumed the court of last resort
will find justification for taking jur,
isdiction and bringing the matter te
a final issue.
The Washington times., 1915-01-04
Opens Skating Pond to
500 Women COnViCtS

BEDFORD. n. Y, Jan 4.-Five hum
dred inmates Of the State reforTnatory
at Bedford Hills are being permitted by
Superintendent Mary Moore to skate,
tohoggan and frolic on the ice on the
grounds.
This is called concession in ldvance
Of anything yet granted Sing Sings
male inmates, The privilege will last \
Essk.
The Washington times., 1915-01-04
Three Zeppelins "Seen"
Making Way to London

LONDON, Jan. 4.-Eneland is seeing
things as result Of the numerous dar-
ing raids of the Germans.
\ rumor spread that three Zcppelins
lad been sighted at Chelmsford at noon
headed for London. T.atcr they wero
"snen' at Romfold, thirteen miles from
London.
The official press bul eau says the gu-
WpyS AIS Without foundation.
The Washington times., 1915-01-04

mand for fabric gloves, will swell
profits until the fuller usefulness Of
the future helps silk to come into its
own.
The Washington times., 1915-01-04
Knox to Confer With
Harry Thaw Tomorrow

MANCHESrER. y. H., Jan. 4.-Phil-
andcr c. Knox. chief counsel for Tarry
x. Thaw. is expected in Manchcste" to-
morrow for a conference preparatory to
the ilnal move to prevent the return of
Tha~ to Matteawan. Thaw's mother
with participate IN the conference.
The Washington times., 1915-01-04
Study Kansas Farming.

TOPEKA Kan. Jar. 4. kansas
school children today began the study
Of agriculture from the text books
complied by Kansas authorities to COW
er conditions in the SunfoNer state.
The State printer printed the text and
Kansas Agricultural College profes-
sors prepared the manuscript.
The Washington times., 1915-01-04
Tomorrow.

Masonic-National. No. II; Amlnius. NJ. 20:
Myr9n n psrser' No. 2; snd hins Ray;G .b ;, NO;
Lodge Of Perfection and Robert de Bruce
Council. knights Eadosh. Scottish Rite
Masons: Mizpah, No. s, Eastern Sta".
Rule. No. Il; Amity, No. 81 Fidelity, 80.
:. Rebekahs.
knights of PNthias-Webster: No. :: Her
moline. No. y: Excelsior. No. Il; 1aeNal
No. %; Myrtle. No. c5.
Macca bees Mount Vernon Tent, No. 4;
Brshtwood Tent. No. ..
Socialist Psrty-Jewish Branch and Local
M: Local Northwest. Oriental University
Hall. Fourteenth and Chaplin streets rorth-
west. s:ls y; m. c.
New Willard. small ballroom, 10 a. m.
Conference. National Child Labor Commit.
tee. New Willard, large ballroom. 1856
Address, Secretary of State Bryan before
Democratic League. ball room. Cairo. S
Week Of prayer services, Church of the
Epiphany, Ii to T. m.
Week of PRAYER services. New York Avenue
Presbyterian Church. %:3o n. m.
Meeting. Columbia Heights Citizens Asso.
teenth street. between, Columbia ROAD and
Irving street northwest s p. m.
Meeting. Civil Service employes. under aus,
pices OF Home club OF Department Of In
terror. Home Club, II Jackson place north
Meeting, Middle Atlantic States Association
OF Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance
Agents, Raleigh Hotel Banquet Hall, IL
Meeting, Assotcation. Of Government Conirac,
tors, Raleigh Hotel OAK Room, 10 a, m,
Hiie.sh As:sL Green rsilsx. I II u ,. y
The Washington times., 1915-01-04
The Silver
Lining
Edited BY ARTHUR BAER.

The second Of the year is the time
when a man resolves to reform on the
first Of the year.
Expert says we will soon be sending
hot soup by mail. That's one method
OF foilins the waitress thumb.
Re more enjoyable II they postponed
that carnival on the ice until 1t was
worth 10 cents for nickel sized chunk.
The Washington times., 1915-01-04
Composer GOldmark Dead

LONDON, Jan. t~Csrl Goldmsrk,
the compose, is dead in Vienna. Eie
was born in HesZthcl! -A:n I',sttsascc.
Ha,sksrsi "a l!ah ...
The Washington times., 1915-01-04
What's on the Program in
Washington
Today.

Conference, the National Popular Govern.
raent League. Willard. 10 a. m.
Meeting. stockholders, Washington Market
Company. office OF company, Il IN.
Charity ball. benefit OF Childrcn's Hospit al.
New willard. p. IN.
Meeting. Society Of Constructors OF Federal
Buildings. 1ol7 II street northwest. 10 4. m.
Concert. United states Marine Band Marine
Barracks, p. M.
Meeting. North washington Citizens = $50.
ciation., Church Of the Advent, Second and
Z, streets northwest. 1850 p. m.
Installation ceremonies. Camps Of Spanish
War Veterans Of the District. Pythiar
Temple. D. m.
Advantageous. No: :: psntam'n B
Pheasant, No. Ss:. Orient: No. 5. Knishts
Templsr; Ruth No. l. Eastern star.
Odd Fellows-Cnion. No. II: Covenant. No
Is: Beacon. No. Is: Langdon. No aG
Naomi. No. I, and Ruth. No. ., ReSehahs
knights of Pythias-Eouai. No II; Anna r
anth, No. IS: Century, No. 80,
Macca cabces-National' Tent. No. /; Anacos'is
Tent, No. T.
National tuion-Potomac Council
Socialist Psrty--Tailors' Union and Work,
mems Circle, committee OF l., Sill z stree
northwest. SIS D. m.
Meeting. Northwestern Mutual Life lrsur
snce Compan- Agents. Raleigh Hotel Ban
ouet Hall. 10 a. M.
Meeting. Association OF Government Con
tractors Raleigh Hotel Oak Room. 20 a. m
The Washington times., 1915-01-04
Wimborne Becomes Lord
Lieutenant of Ireland

LONDON. Jan. Lord Winborne
has been appointed lord lieutenant Of
Irela nd to date from February " sue
ceeding Lord Aberdeen
The Washington times., 1915-01-04
Amusements.

Nationa!-'The Prodisal Husband, SIS D.
m.
Colurnbia-"1he Girl Of Girls" SIS D. M.
Belasco-Dark.
Poli's-.'The Psssers-by,' 2:1o and S:l5 p. m.
T.. +. Kcith's-Vaudeville, 2:l5 and Sis y. IN.
CosInos-Naudeville. continuous.
Casino-Vaudeville. continuous.
Gayoty-Burlesque. 2:lo and S:1D D. m.
Majestic-Burlesque. s:i5 .. III.
Standardization pictures. II a. IN. to II y. m.
Standardization pictures. II a.. IN. to II p. m.
Crands IL 's-Moton pictures. II a. m. to II
d,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-08-12
FILM COMPLETE
SHOW IS HERE

Starting August Is and run
ming for four days. the Tacoma
film, -Four Hours from Tacoma
to the Glaciers" will be shown
at the Colonial thester. This film
is the completed work of a con-
tract started several months ago.
The partially completed film,
shown in the Washington build
Ing at the San Francisco fair, won
much commentator. After show
ing in Tacoma the film will be
shipped east where 1t will make
a complete circuit of eastern
theaters.