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The Washington herald., 1915-02-22
@. w. Students Will Vote
On Their O1V11 Taxation
Plan Would Aid Activities and Put Institution Upon College
Athletic Referendum Ballot This Week Will
Precede Action of Board of Trustees

The University Hatchet is supporting
the plan editorially in the most forceful
manner. Fear is expressed that the
board of trustees will reject the plan,
and a formidable array of arguments is
presented In refutation Of all possible OBJ
jections to the proposition.
by reason of the fact that the plan
is not subject to the VIKING of rise and
fall of feeling" says The Ratchet edi-
school spirit by insuring those institu-
tons and those traditions which serve 20
make the American college what it Is.
Raps University Faculty.
"As usual. the first opposition to this
project is expected from the faculty and
trustees. who apparently have endeavor-
ed systematically for the last six years
to suppress and nip in the bud. when
ever possible. every student activity
leading to the betterment Of the school
and the creation Of q real college spirit.
1T Is ridiculous to argue that a single
student will be kept away from the uni
versity because Of the small tax Of 50
a year. We anticipate that the faculty
will charge that 1t Is impracticable to
demand and collect such a sum from
charge onerous and will refuse to pay 1t;
and that this innovation would consti-
tute subsidixation Of student interests
by the university.
''The Hatchet III far from believing that
the single tax will usher in q great mil
lennium or prove q panacea for all the
Ills of the university. but The Ratchet
is firmly convinced that this proposition
Ii the greatest step in the right direc-
ton which has been proposed up to the
present time, and that It will be the
most efficient step toward the definite
OF the university in an en-
viable position IN the educational world"
The Washington herald., 1915-02-22
women FOR FIRST time
To Vote IN Chicago
How They Will Swing at Tomorrows
Primaries Puzzles Political
Leaders.

Chicago. Feb. 1.-THE mayoralty pri-
mary campaign closes with the vote on
Tuesday. and the politicians are still
trying to fathom the feminine mind.
For the first time women will vote for
mayor. The registry books contain the
names Of 2lS712 women electors out Of
a total Of 665. OIL The men qualified to
vote outnumber the women two to one,
but the women form an unknown guam
tity, and in all the camps the statisti-
clans are spending more time trying to
figure out the value Of *" than over
anything else.
Last spring the women voted for alder
man and last fall they voted for statutory
oficers. but Tuesday will be the first
time they vote on a great ONCE. The
mayor Of Chicago holds what 10 con-
sidered the third most important exscu-
tive ONCE In American politics-the
mayor Of New York holding the second
and the President Of the United States
the first.
The theory Of the politicians has been
that the feminine vote follows the
masculine" The theory was not entirely
correct last spring and fall. but the ma
jority Of the politicians incline to the
electorate ID not split up by ward lines.
the women's votes will divide like the
mems.
On the Democratic side there are eight
candidates for the mayoralty nomination
The chief contenders are Mayor Carter
Harrison and Robert u. Sweitzer. county
clerk. The Lesser lights are Frank J.
Wilson, Thomas ODwyer. John J. Ger
agility, Russell p. Butler. Peter J.
and James Traynor.
On the Republican side three candi-
dates are out for the mayoralty-Chief
Justice Harry Olson, Of the Municipal
Court: Alderman Jacob A. Hey, ana
william Hale Thompson. Judge Olson
heads the fuslon ticket which was the
product Of Joint eootersaess Of RsDub-
The Washington herald., 1915-02-22

| The taxation idea has made its ap-
pcaraEce at George Washington Univer-
| sity and will be submitted to the stu
| dents this week for a referendum vote.
1t is a pretentious plan of taxing the
students Of the university with 4 view to
furtherins the interests # student activi-
ties. Under the plan it is proposed to tax
each student taking more than three
hours of university work a week s. per
year, the amount to be apportions
among the student activities as follows:
The University Hatchet. weekly student
publication, 80 cents: The Cherry Tree.
student year book. s1.50. and athletic as
ISOLATION. 81.
Will Advertise Institution.
The payment of the tax would entitle
each student to years subscription to
The Hatchet. to copy of The Cherry
Tree, and to membership in the athletic
association with the privilege Of securing
tickets for athletic events at reduced
rates. As there are approximately 1,5O0
students at the university taking more
than three hours of work a week, the sum
Of a, 500 would be received next year for
the support of student activities.
The suggestion is regarded as the most
satisfactory solution Of the problem of
arousng greater interest in student &C.
tivities ever presented. The plan not
only would interest the students more in
the university. but would place the in
stitution on the athletic map. thus ad-
vertising the university in a most EN-
Gent manner.
The tax would be somewhat similar to
the present tax levied for the support
Of the university libraries 1t Is pointed
out that It would not be burdensome. a.
similar taxes are levied at other insti-
buttons without the least complaint At
Catholic University each student IL taxed
80 yearly for the support of athletics,
and 5 annually Is levied against the
Georgetown University students for the
same purpose.
starts Ton0Frow Morning.
Before the plan Is submitted to the |
board Of trustees Of the university for |
approval. . referendum vote viii be taken, |
% a. to feel out the sentiment Of the |
student body. The balloting win COM
mence Tuesday morning and the polls |
will b open until 7:3o o'clock Thursday |
evening. Ballot boxes win be placed IN /
AL dspartuaents Of the institution. Tho |
COMMITTEES In charge OF the voting con-
test b composed Of Erwin HaFsch, Of the |
Collegs Of Engineering: J. C. Bradley. Of
the Medical school, and Fred u. Fogis. |
Of columblen College y
The Washington herald., 1915-02-22
Anniversary Specials on Fourth Floor.

Duplex and Oil Opaque Window Shades, 45c
each. Values to $1.25.
Cretonne- covered Sofa and Couch Pillows, 81
each. $50 quality.
Cretomne Chair Cushions $l.5O and $500 quail
ity, 800 each.
Fine Imported Cretonnes, 2Sc yard. Regularly
SOC and 60c.
lin and Jack the Merry Acrobat Toy, special
price. DC each.
24-inch Lightweight Mating Suit Cases, spe-
cial price, $l.95 each
Ful-size Canvas-covered Wardrobe Trunks,
special, $16.75 each.
$500 Quality Colonial Mirrors antique gift
frames. 500 each.
Regular ST 90 Colored Prints, Csc each.
Colored Prints in FURNISHED gilt frames, Csc
each. Value, 500.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-22

take any steps it might he deemed
necessary to safeguard American lives
and property. and to secure to Ameri-
can citizens the fun enjoyment of their
acknowledged rights on the high seas.
The foregoing" declared Miss Rich
ards, lis without doubt the most force
full official utterance which has eman-
ated from the White House since March
4. 1872 When the laughter and ap-
plause which greeter this remark had
subsidized. Miss Richards added: Yet,
the German press is already reminding
us somewhat unfeelingly of our naval
and military appropriateness. and one
of Germany's leading naval authorities
has already pronounced the .veiled
threat contained in the foregoing note
as a mere waste of words and has de-
manded what, in the event of the sink
ing of an American ship does the
United States propose to do about it%
While no one can conceivably desire
our country for this or any other rea-
son, to become involved in the present
'world-war' still the thought has occur
red that a possible means does exist,
which might operate at least as re
straining influence were a gentle hint
The Washington herald., 1915-02-22
Anniversary Specials on First Floor.

| Men QUO quality imported Llsle Hose, DOC
| pair; for $1.OO.
Mems SOC Quality Lightweight Seamless
| Silk-plated Socks, pair $l.15.
Mems $3.50 Quality Imported Tan Capeskin
Walking Gloves. $1.2S pair.
Mems $10O Handsome Silk Neckties, Sc
each.
Mems $500 Grade Terry Cloth Bath Robes,
1886 each
Mems Gray Clotf-top Gun Metal Shoes, $3.75
pair. Regularly SIS.
Mems and Young Mems $500 and $500
Trousers, $3.50 pair.
cial price, Coo piece.
Women's Beautiful New Embroidered Robe
Patterns, half price, $500 each.
Women's Csc Embroidered All-linen Handker-
chiefs. 1sc; 6 for 81.
Women's initiated Linen Handkerchiefs,
- 1-2c each: for 75c
Women's Lace-trimmed Linen Handkerchiefs,
Csc; for $1OO. Worth SOC.
Women's 20-button White Glaze Gloves, $245
pair
Womens 16-button White Glaze Gloves,
$2.15 pair.
Women One-clasp White Washable Chamois
Gloves S5c pair.
Women's 26-inch Black Union Tafeta UNI
brellas, $1.75 each.
Womens New Silk Parasols, special price,
$1.S5 each.
Good Bristle Tooth Brushes special price, 1Oc
each.
$3.50 and $500 French Bronze and Silver
Photo Frames, $3.50 each
$500 Fine French Bronze Photo Frames, $500
each
Imported Silk Opera Bags, special price, $195
and 81 50 each.
Double-covered Dress Shields. 3 pair for Csc.
Silk Frill Elastic Hose Supporters, Csc pair.
Regularly Soc
Regular 15c Cotton Elastic Hose Supporters,
10c pair.
Geraldine Farrar Combs. of demi- amber, Csc
each Values, $500 to $3.50.
Geraldine Farrar Combs 81 95 each Values,
$500 to $500.
Dolly Warden Boudoir Caps, Csc each. Reg
ularly SOC.
Regular $500 to $3.50 Leather Handbags
$1.95 EACH
Silk-lined Leather Party Cases, $195 EACH
Values to $500
Mems and Boys $3.50 Nickel and Gun Metal
Watches $500 each
Women's Beautiful Enamel Watches and
Chains 81. so each Worth $500.
Womens SOC and 75c Embroidered Collars,
35c each; 3 for $10O.
Womens Lace and Hand-embroidered
Cuimpes, SOC each. Regularly $1.0O.
Womens Lace Vestees. Csc each Regularly
SOC.
Regular 25c and SOC Boxed Stationery, 1sc
box
Women's a5c and SOC Quality Silk Isle Hose,
Csc pair.
Women's $1OO Pure Ingram Silk Hose, Csc
pair.
Infants and Childrens Fancy Colored Socks,
special price, 15c pair.
Women's LIS Quality Combination Suits 7Sc
each.
Women's SOC Quality Jersey Ribbed Combina-
ton Suits. 35c each
. Women's Soc Quality Lisle Thread Vests, Csc
each.
Women's 25c Swiss Ribbed Cotton Vests, tic
each; for Soc.
Self-colored Fancy Ribbon special price, 2ec
yard.
Dorothy Dainty Sash Ribbons, 71-2 inches
wide; special price, Soc yard.
5-inch Self-colored Fancy Silk Ribbon; special |
price, 25c and 39c yard
Pin-dotted Washable Ribbons. ten-yard pieces;
Zoe to 45c piece.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-22

licans. Progressives. and non-partisans
The fight lies between Olson and Thomp-
son. and both sides last night claimed
the victory.
The Progressives have a ticket i'm the
field headed by Congressman Charles NJ
Thomson for mayor, but it was brought,
out merely as ''hold-the-fort' ticket
Mr.. Thomson announced at the start
that he went into the running, to help the
fusion movement In case Judge Olson
is nominated Thomson is to withdraw
leaving the Progressive ticket a blank.
The same Is true of the rest of the Pro-
gressive slate.
The party estimate of the vote to be
cast follows:
The Washington herald., 1915-02-22
Will Lecture Before Press Club,

DR.. B. r. Baumgardt's lecture, entitled
THE Latest Achievements in Celestial
Photography" will be the feature of the
Washington's Birthday entertainment to
be given at the National Press Club to.
night. His lecture will be illustrated and
will begin promptly at $50 O'Clock. It l.
being given. through the courtesy of the
Pond Lyceum Bureau and the Belasco
Theater.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-22
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The Washington herald., 1915-02-22

Atlanta, Ga, Feb. 20.-Miss Genevieve
Lehne, twenty years old. stenographer,
filed suit today against John D. Patter-
son. Of the Atlanta Joint Terminals and
former head Of the Panama Railroad
for $4,000. alleging Patterson forcibly
kissed her hand.
II caused her great mental suffering
ana shock. she says.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-22
Will Lecture on Flag.

Prof. John Torbett will give a public
illustrated lecture on THE FlaE-Its
Origin and Development" at O'Clock
this evening at AL Souls Memorial
Church. Cathedral and Connecticut ave-
nuea.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-22
Woodward e Lothrop
New -WASHINGTON-Paris
Our Thirty-fifth Anniversary Sale
Offers Values of Great Importance and Attractiueness
Anniversary Specials on Sixth Floor.

$1.45 each
$1,000 Quality Colonial Rag Rugs, size 9x12
#, $795 each
$1,000 Satin-fnish Brass Beds, all Sizes STATS
each.
1926 Quality Feather Pillows, 22x2s inches,
$1.65 each
Mahogany finished Sheraton Tea Carts, $7.75
each. Value, $3.50.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-22

The election board has estimated that
$4,000 ballots will be cast, and that q, 900
Of these will be marked by women.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-22

The Pacific Ocean n said to be more
favorable for loue-distanes wireless
tra1smiseion tAAa tie Atlantic
Evening star., 1915-11-30
FIND CHRISTMAS MONEY
PLENTIFUL THIS YEAR
Merchants Say There Is More Cash
Than at Any Holiday
Since 1905.

NEW YORK, November 3o.-Merchants
here say that Americans have more
money to spend for Christmas shopping
this year than in any holiday season since
the Christmas of 1906 The big stores
are preparing for a record trade during
December and wholesale houses are un-
able to fill orders in many lines. This Is
attributed to rush of buyers from other
cities to replenish depleted stocks.
L. S. Pelz, secretary of the Wholesale
and Retail Merchants Association, SAID
today that the merchants Of New York
have never known better times.
Business Increased by War.
people who did not have money to
spend a year ago have 1t now and have
opened their purses,' said Mr.. Pelz.
THE business which has come to Amer
lea because of the war has put dollars
in the pocket of the average man, but do
not believe this prosperity is dependent
upon the war. If the war ended next
month there would still be prosperity
here.
"The wholesale houses Of New York
have all the business they can attend to.
Orders are pouring In from the west,
where merchants have been buying very
little in the last year and even up to a
few months ago. fearing to trust in the
permanency of the new prosperity. The
banks are begging business men to draw
money The country has money-that Is
the sole explanation of the prosperity.
Evening star., 1915-11-30
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
UNION" TO BE ORGANIZED
Aim Will Be to Equalize Delegate
Representation in the Ma
tional Convention.

CHICAGO, November 30.-Republicans
from several states met here today for
the purpose of formally organizing the
National Republican Union' The
purpose of the organization. according
to Chairman Horace c. Stilwell of An
derson. Ind. is to obtain equalized dele
gate representation in the republican
national convention.
1t is proposed to submit a new sys-
tenn for consideration at the 1915 CON
Ventlon. but it is not hoped to make
1t effective until four years thereafter
The plan of Mr.. StiIwell and his as
sistants is to determine the number of
delegates in each state on the basis of
one to each 5000 republican votes.
This system. 1t was said, would great
ly reduce the representation from the
southern states -
Among the opponents of the plan is
William Barnes of New York, who
wrote Mr.. Stilwell that 1t Is utterly
meretricious," Mr.. Barnes said it
would make the party a sectional
party" and would deny certain congress
sional districts representation.
Evening star., 1915-11-30
FARMERS OF SCHLESWIG
UNDER EYES OF SOLDIERS

COPENHAGEN. via London, Novem-
Der 30-A proclamation has been is
sued by the governor of Schleswig-
Holstein, warning Danes in Schleswig
Holstein not to believe the current ru-
to Denmark after the war. 1t is be-
lieved here that the proclamation was
issued with the object of stemmng the
agitation of those anxious for the re-
union of the province with Denmark
and to prevent increasing desertions
across the Danish border of men ex-
pecting reversion-
The National Tidende's frontier cor
respondent says that men of SchlesWfg
of military age and owning farms near
the frontier are only permitted to farm
their land under guard, and that each
must apply for an armed soldier. who
keeps him always in sight. in the field
or at home.
Evening star., 1915-11-30
CITES GERMAN POSITION
ON ARMENIAN QUESTION

BERLIN, November 80. by wireless to
Sayvillc. y. Y.-Dr Won Bethmann-
HGIlweg, replying TO petition sent to
him by prominent Protestant clergy
men and theologians. asking the impe-
rial chancellor for an expression of his
opinion regarding The Armenian ques-
tion. Is quoted by the Oversees News
Agency saying:
The imperial government continues
10 consider II one Of it's noblest duties
TO use its influence in behalf of all
Christians. German Christians ma
feel sure that all possible measures are
being taken in this direction"
The Norddeutsche Allgemeine Iei-
tung, continues the Oversees News
Agency, observes that while the en-
tente powers melted Turkish citizens to
rebellion. thus causing an acute sttua
tion. Germany, in connection with the
Turkish government, is trying TO better
the situation OF the Christian Turks"
Evening star., 1915-11-30
RUSSIA STRIVES TO GET
SAVINGS OF PEASANTS

LONDON, November 30.-Curious
crowds standing in the snow covered
streets of Petrograd reading placards
announcing a new one-hundred mil
lion-p pound war loan at 5i2 per cent in
tercst are desert bed by the Malls cor
respondent in the Russian capital This
is the frst tlrne an appeal has been
made to the masses Of the people to
subscribe for such an issue. as previous
loans have been taken by banks and the
Wealthier classes
The campaign OF poster advertising
was planned with skill and enterprise
10 attract the attention of the large
portion of the population who do not
read newspapers. Exclamations of by
ISLANDERS when the posters were read
aloud gave promise, treasury officials
believe, OF success for the effort to
draw out the secret savings OF the
peasants.
Evening star., 1915-11-30
PAUL FULLER, ATTORNEY,
DIES AT HOME IN new YORK
Was President Wilson's Agent in
Conference With Gen. Carranza
on Mexican Situation.

NEW YORK, November 3o.-Paul
Fuller, the New York attorney who
visited Mexico In September of last
year as President Wilson's agent and
conferred with Gen. Carranza on the
Mexican situation. died suddenly at his
home here late last night. He was
sixty-seven years old.
Mr.. Fuller spent several months in
Mexico as personal representative of
President Wilson. He conferred not
only with Gen. Carranza, but with the
leaders of the other factions there, and
made a report on conditions to the
President.
At one time Mr.. Fuller was mentioned
in official circles in Washington as
President Wilson's probable choice for
ambassa dor to Mexico. when a govern
ment there was recognized.
Evening star., 1915-11-30
AN INTERNATIONAL TOAST
FOR PANAMA EXPOSITION
President Wilson to Announce SEN
timent Which Will Be Proposed"
December 4, at Noon.

SAN FRANCISCO. November 3o.-An
international sentiment" a toast com
posed by President Wilson to the
Panama-Pacific exposition. will be
made public throughout the world to-
morrow. three days before closing day,
according to announcement today by
Charles c. Moore. president of the ex-
position.
The sentiment will be proposed as a
toast at noon. December 4. In the court
Of the universe at the exposition, as
one of the central features Of the clos
ing exercises.
With the view TO making the event
as international In character as is the
exposition itself. President Moore's
announcement states:
"All nations, states, organizations, in
stitutions and individuals participating &
or Interested in the exposition are
asked TO join in the sentiment at noon,
December 4, San Francisco time. so
that practically all nations may partic-
ipatc with the exposition in a toast for
world unity and for d higher type of
iuternationalism."
Attendance at the exposition today
passed the $4,000. 900 mark the goal
set early In the exposition period by
the officials.
Evening star., 1915-11-30
RAILROAD LEGISLATION
UNLIKELY. Y.T0@ PASSED
Action Governing Issuance Of Sc.
curities May Be Referred to
Joint Commission.

Legislation affecting the railroads
and the interstate commerce commits
sion. in the opinion of administration
leaders in close touch with the subject.
probably will not be pressed at this
session of Congress.
There was pending in the Senate
committee on interstate commerce at
the close of the last Congress, the bill,
considered at length during the ses-
sion. to give the commission jurisdic-
ton over the issuance of railroad Sc
curities. There also is a movement,
which has attained considerable i'm
petus, to enlarge the membership Of
the commission. Both subjects un-
doubtedly will be given attention early
in the coming session. but it is doubt
full If either will be pressed for action
for another year.
Regarding the railroad securities bill
a difference Of opinion has arisen in
the minds of democratic members as
to the extent of authority that should
be given the commission over railroad
stocks, and bonds. Some think that
suances would be sufficient. while
others believe the commission should
have direct regulation of the securities.
Seek Joint Commission.
AS a result of this difference OF opin-
ion, together with the unusual condi-
tions brought about in regard to trans
portation requirements during the war,
there is a movement among leading
democrats in Congress to turn the
whole question of railroad securities
and the enlargement of the interstate
commerce commission over to a Joint
CONGRESSIONAL M Oh
investigation and report
With regard to Reorganization OF
the commission suggestions have been
made that the membership be increas-
ed from seven to nine. and that the COM
mission be divided into departments
Senator Newlands. chairman of the in
terstate commerce committee, said to-
day that this subject, together with the
railroad securities bill, probably would
be taken up for consideration, but, in
his opinion. such matters would be
submitted to a thorough study by a
joint committee.