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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-28
WOMEN'S PAY Low,
DEPARTMENT FINDS
In Many Cases Wages Are In
adequate for Reasonable
Standard, Says Report.

In practically all Industries. the large
proportion 81 women wage-earners are
paid low wages-wages that In many
caseH are Inadequate to supply a rea-
sonsblc standard OF living for women de-
pendent on their own support.
This" says the Bureau OF Labor
Statistics OF the Department Of Labor.
In n statement today. sis one OF the
most significant facts disclosed by an
extensive investigation among estaD-
lishments employing s3b.OoO employees"
The bureau has just issued resume
OF its nineteen-volume report on Con
dition OF Women and Child Wage
Farmers in the United States"
IL declares that the most striking
feature OF this great labor force
was the extreme youthfulress OF
those employed"
I'm three OF the great industry
groups. the South ern cotton group
the glass industry, and the Pennsyl-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-28

vanla silk group. more than two
thirds Of the females employed were
found 10 be under twenty years of
age. On the other hand, the proper
ton twenty-five years Of age or over
was great enough 20 suggest the
need OF vocational training for girls"
The Importance OF married women
among those wnge earners Is shown by
the fact that OF all OF the twenty-seven
Industries studied ,Tiv three were
found I'm which the proportion OF mar
ried women among those twenty years
OF age and over was under 70 per cent,
and from this II runs UP to 90 per cent
in one industry.
Among the families from which these
wage earners come" the report says.
"the Industrial employment of girls is
we'll nigh universal That this employ
ment was n matter Of economic neces-
sity r. Indicated by the fact that from
"a 10 % per cent Of the total family Ia
come was contributed by the girls OF
this age group"
II was found that the women In these
industries were not earning enough to
support themselves Independently.
The report shows the employment of
children was extensive and serious.
They we're employed In great numbers.
below the legal age limit. and for IL
legal hours.
II IL stated. however. that conditions
ar6 improving I'm this respect, through
more comprehensive laws and better
/ enforcement.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-28
Uncle Harry Explains
Position of Belg iunl
What the People Are Doing, Where King Albert's
Army Is and Where Government Officials Are
Working, Told for Nephews' Information.

Belgium II I expldIn the situation this
way; There are 1l,3T3. square miles In
Belgium. and OF that area Germany
holds il,i9I square miles, including all
the important cities, and leaving only
lIe square miles controlled by the Bel
CLAN army Belgium Ia little bigger
than, the state OF Vermont, and the
small part that the Belgium army now
holds IS smaller than the city of Chi
oago-not In population, YOU under
stand. but In square miles. There are
1913 square miles in the city of Chicago,
which IL twenty-five square miles more
own country"
But where is the Belgium armyr'
asked Joe.
Down there in that corner Of Bel.
GUM" said Uncle Harry. King Alder,
Is In command of his troops and they
say they viii not give up those last
rev miles until every Belgian soldier
IL killed. When the German army In.
yaded Belgium the Belgian army wal
forced Ito retreat across their country
after fighting every inch of the way
King Albert and his soldiers we're max
Ing their last stand on Belgian soil
when re-enforcements from the alliei
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-28
DISTRICT DISCUSSED
AS FINANCIAL Center
Col. Arthur {. Randle Denounces
congressman Who Condemn
Extravaganza Of Capital.

oRANgEBuRG. g.. c., Feb. 2s.--
Washington ~ the financial center OF
the world was one of the topics dis
cussed by Col. Arthur E. Randie, Of
the District OF Columbia, who Is visit
ing orangeburR
Colonel 'Randie told the people of
orangeburg that they have, a very keen
interest in Washington, and designated
as a. coward any Congressman who
makes speeches TO his constituents con-
demning the extravagance Of the people
of the Capital.
Such a Congressman IL a coward be-
cause the people Of Washington have
no way of fitting back, having no vote,
and likewise all the extravagance OF
Washington, so called, H. due to Con-
money spent IN public improvements,
Speaking OF financial matters Colonel
Randie discussed the Aldrioh-Vreeland
emergency banking act at length He
This law, the. late ]. Piefpont Nor
gan told me during a conversation a
few years ago at banquet at the
Chamber Of Commerce. New York.
would make Washington the financial
center of the country, IL II was not re-
pIAnother act OF Congress centers the
finances OF the country in Washington,
that is the national baking reserve
system. The great heart of this sys-
tenn II the United States Treasury at
the National Capital. Our great coun-
try Ia making tremendous strides.
I'm 1899, while In Trouville. France,
I. met the great European financier,
Rothschilds, who said to me that AT
the rate which the United States was
pushing forward. II would only be q
few yeaps before the clearing house OF
the world would be transferred to
America.
Last year called at the United
States Treasury and obtained informa-
ton that during. the previous year the
clearing house at London did seventy
two billion dollars Of business, and
New York did nlnety-four billion
which, as Rothsehilds predicted. has al
ready come true.
The greater and larger the country
grows In proportion will Washington
grow. because the National Capital
must keep pace with the growth of the
nation" ~
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-28
A 1T II RIG!
The Newest Discovery I'm Chemistry

This Is a recent discovery OF Doctor
Pierce. who II head Of the Invalids'
Hotel and Surgical Institute at Buff
falo. N. Y. Experiment at DR.. Pierce's
Hospital for several years proved that
there 10 no other eliminator of uric
acid that can be compared to It, For
those easily recognized symptoms of in
iammation-as hackache. scalding urine
and frequent urination, as well as sedi-
ment In the urine, or II uric acid in
the blood has caused rheumatism, II
In simply wonderful how surely
"Anuric" acts. The best of results are
always. obtained In cases of acute
rheumatism in the Joints. in gravel and
govt, and invariably the pains and
stiffness which so frequently and per-
sistently accompany the disease rapidly
disappear.
90 10 your nearest drug store and
simply ask for a 50-cent package of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-28

"Anuric" manufactured by DIR. Pierce,
or even write Dr Pierce for large
trial package 30 oents). II you sus-
pect kidney or bladder trouble. send
him a sample of your water and de-
scribe symptoms. DR.. Pierce's chemist
will examine it, then DIR. Pierce will
report to you without fee or charge.
Note: - "Anuric" Is thirty-seven
times more active than lithia in elimi-
mating uric acid, and is a harmless but
reliable chemical compound that may
be safely given to children, but should
be used only By grown-ups who actu-
ally wish to restore their kidneys TO
perfect health, by copscientiously using
one box-or more in extreme cases-as
"Anurlc7 (thanBs to Doctor Plerce's
achievement is by far the most perfect
kidney and bladder corrector DR..
Pierce's reputation is back of this
medicine.-Advt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-28
William R. Barry Wins
Honors at Georgetown

First prize in the elccution contest
held in CASTOR Hall at Georgetown was
won by william r. Barry. The judges
were the Rev. Leo A. Dore. 8. j.. the
Rev Arthur A. oI.eary. 8. j., and
the Rev. Charles q. Herzog. 8. J.
The other participants in the elocu-
ton contest were Thomas c. ERan.
Richard f. Barrett. Thomas A. Demp-
sey. Mark A. Miller. Eugene r. Finne-
gan Edmund d. WEIGH. Harry w. Sui
Ivan, Lee Mex. Bryan. James F. Ma
honey, George y. Morning. 1r. Stanley
8. Burke. and Joseph ID. Sullivan.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-28

seaport r. ". on thr ENGLISH, cbaRsel,"
"fiow Amy soldiers are .therc in tks
Belgian army. now asked Joe.
ABB 4 10000" said Uncle harry.
Man BeigIans were kr;aa W 50
many men who v.sfr not seldjers be-
fore tho war. have joined ,;lf amy"
well, gfnerc Ere tho Belgian peo-
pier asked Jimmy, who had been look
tng In his geography. "This book saya
sn, and children in Belgium"
Most OF them arc, stu Lying Y
Belgium" said Uncle Harry, although
many-many thousands whose hoTnef
were DESTROYED in the war. ned into
now living and working. Many. too
have died from want and starvation
But the great part OF the Belgian pco.
pic are living In their homo cities and
towns st e. or they w Sysrn Ss.STe a..
Iointed q governor OF Belgium as soor
as the country was conquered and
other officials were appointed latei
and Belgium is now ruled by Ger
%rhe German povernov and nj. ~
ficiais are trying 20 get b,'uiness. COINS
again, ne usual, In BelgiuiI.. and thoi
are succeeding TO some extent. But. 81
courseI the Belgian people can not TAXI
o osy do aSs those things which are al
solutely necessary"
xviii the BELGIAN people ever se
back their own country. asked Joe.
the war" answered Uncle Harry
THE allies. say they will continue IN,
war until Belgium II restored to tn
Belgian people. and while the German
government has made no statement nj
TO what Il will do IN the matter II 4
generally believed that Germany vii
hold Belgium M a German province
she wins the war"
Copyright. 1915. b. the NC Syndicate.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-28
BITTER FIGHT IS DUE
OVER SHIELDS BILL
Filibuster May Result, Tying Up
Senate Business.

This week in the Senate will see an
even more bitter fight than was waged
last week against the shields water
power hill a., ,e...
A group OF progressive Republican
Senators. aided by some Of the Demo-
Gratis, are prepared to war at length on
thiA measure. which they charge Is a
Power trust proposition. -..,
1t Is possible the fight will develop
other Senate business is nearly checked
because OF this contest.
Charges by" Senator Norris and others
that a powerful lobby representing
water power interests Is In Washington
in behalf of the bill have helped to
stir up feeling and arouse interest in
the struggle. Talk 10 heard OF demand
for q lobby investigation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-28
lane PLEADS FOR
HOME rule HERE
Cabinet Officer and officer
I, Shelby Address Peoples
! Forum at Museum.

A.Cabinet officer ana a private on the
police force made the principal address,
90 at the meeting OF the peoples forum
OF the Grover Cleveland School In the
National Museum auditorium yesterday.
Secretary OF Interior Lane spoke on
the matter OF home rule for the District
and Private Shelby. Of the, police force.
told people how to avoid street acct
dents.
District Commissioner Louis Brown
low and Major Raymond Pullman, to-
gether, with several citizens, also made
addresses. Miss Margaret Wilson, found
er Of the forum. was present, but did
not make an address.
The meeting was held at the National
Museum because the Board Of Euoa-
ton has not had time to receive a re-
port from superintendent Thurston on
the question Of what other cities are
doing with regard to permitting public
meetings to be held In the public school
buildings.
Crowd Overflows Hall.
President Andrew !. Driscoll presided
at the meeting. which was called to
order after the doors had been closed
TO prevent the meeting being swarnped
by the crowds that sought admission.
Every seat in the big auditorium was
filled. and hundreds could not even find
Secretary Lane praised the movement
started by the forum. ana commenced
the plan e hold PHblic pesting ~ in ,, the
and women behind the idea deserved the
heartiest support Of the citizens OF the
District.
Mr.. Lane also declared that the people
NJ Uo n Fn ah ha "A
voice in the management of theil
affairs. Washingtonians have grown "a
depend too much on the members OF
Congress. he declared. The matter Of
the use of schools was one OF the things
which the citizens should have the right
to demand.
Would Use Schools.
Mrs. Susie Root Rhodes. a member OF
the Board of Education. was introduced
'and spoke in favor OF the use OF the
schools as meeting places for the people
OF tho community. She said she re-
garded school houses as the most val
liable part of the public property fol
this reason, and would use all her per
sonal efforts and influence to see that
the school houses are thrown open tc
Policeman Shelby told the meeting Of
the efforts thnn arc being made by the
police department to bring about .
better understanding between the small
boy and the cop" He also spoke al
length on the observance Of traffic regu'
lations and how carelessness causes al
Commissioned Browniow and Majoi
Pullman exp essed their Interest In tn,
forum and hve-minute addresses were
made by citizens principally In ref ,ss,
haS' been made by persons opposed t.
Sunday meetings.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-28

arrived. and the onward march OF the
German army was stopped"
How about the Government officials
and records; what became of them?''
asked Jimmy. Germany captured, and
occupied Brussels. the Belgian capital.
didn't she?"
yes, Germany took possession OF
Brussels" said Uncle Harry, "and
seized some OF the Belgian records, but
the most important. records were taken
by the Belgian officials who fed south
ward through Belgium and. into France.
The Belgian government now has a
temporary capital in Havre. a French
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-28

Belgium would have a say in what was
decided. Just the same as France. Rus
STA, and England"
You mean II the allies win," said
Uncle Harry. AT present. you know,
and for more than a year, Germany
has been In control OF practically all OF
Belgium"
Hasn't the Belgian government any
Of its own country" asked Jimmy.
"Oply very small part. Just the cor
ner. down there In the Southwestern
end of the country" said Uncle Harry.
You will get q clearer idea OF how
completely Germany has conquered
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-28
Dog Eats Hatpin.

PITTSBURGH. Pa. Feb. 2s.-A hat
pin seven inches long was removed
from the stomach OF Kink, a valuable
Boston terrier, by a surgeon. The
dog had been Ill for several days and
an operation was decided upon. The
pin lay lengthwise in the dogs
stomach.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-28
William Stockmann.

Funeral services for william Stock
tow! University Hospitai, wAi be held
at Costello's undertaking establishment
tomorrow at $40 O'Clock. Mass will be
celebrated at st. Aioysius' Church at ID
O'clock Interment will be in st. Mary
Cemetery.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-28
S25,GOO Explosion.

NEW YORK. Feb. IA mysterious
boiler explosion which shattered win
dows for blocks In all directions and
did SO, 900 damage to the Franklin Steam
Boiler and Machine Works. In Wllllams-
burg. engaged In manufacturing NUM-
OF Unknown origin IN the plant.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-28
Mrs. Mary KIecfisch.

Funeral services for Mrs Mary
KlCetsch, who died Saturday, aged
fifty-five. will be held at the residence
of her daughter, Mrs. II. O. Wrinkler.
300 II street northwest. tomorrow at $3.50
o'clock. Mass will be celebrated at ST.
Mary's Catholic Church, Fifth street
between G and II streets northwest. at
0 o'clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-28
William r. Myers.

Funeral services for william II.
Myers. who died Saturday at his resi-
dence, 1854 Mckinley street northwest.
were held at his late home today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-28
Mrs. Marion Goldsborough.

Funeral services for Mrs. Marion
Goldsborough, who died yesterday at
her residence, 2ll0 II street northwest,
will be held at her late home tomorrow
at 2 o'clock. ..' ......
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-28
Mrs. Louisa Nourse Forrest Erwin

Funeral services for Mrs. Louisa
Nourse Forrest Erwin. who died Friday
at George Washington Hospital. were
place, today -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-28
FUNERAL RITES FOR
CAPITAL RESIDENTS
Hours and Places Of Service Ar
ranged by Bereaved Families.

Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Z.
Butt, who died Saturday at her resi-
dence, 227 Florida avenue northwest,
aged sixty-seven, were held at the resi-
denco today. Interment was at Prospect
Hill. ,..
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-28

wv: & 'sg g.. - Uncle i''i Harry Ak *
That's strange aues-
ton, joe" said Uncle Harry. What
has become OF Belgium Why. moth
ing has 'bscome' Of Belgium; the coun-
try Is stin there In Europe"
Uncle Harry thought ne knew what
Joe meant, but he spoke as though he
were puzzled by the question.
II mean, where are the Belgian peo-
Pile. and where Ia their government
said Joe,
And where Is King Albert and the
Belgian army7" asked Jimmy.
Not so fast, boys" said Uncle
Harry. '1'll be very glad to answer
your questions, because they are both
interesting and important"
There must be a Belgian government
somewhere, Uncle Harry" said Joe
because saw a news article In the
paper'a few days ago about the govern
merts OF the allies promising the OIL
Gals of the Belgian government thai
when the time came to make peace
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-28
Augustus Heimer.

Funeral services for Augustus Heimers
who died yesterday at his residence, l2sZ
f street southeast, aged seventy-eight,
will be held at his late home tomorrow
at 2:3o o'clock. Interment will be In
Congressional Cemetery,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-28
FLORENCE BENNETT

Supported by\a remarkable cast, includ-
ing Elmer Terley, Paul Cunningham, R.
billiard, John Sherry, Emanuel List, Jerry
Manday, Virginia Irwin, Six xela Sisters.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-08
Carranza Cabinet Discusses
Problems Growing Out of
Presence of American
Troops in Republic.
SIGNIFICANT STATEMENT
BY GENERAL AGUILAR
Ambassador designate Are
dondO Sends Latest Re-.
quest of Washington to de
FaCto Government,


Queretaro. Mex, April THE
Mexican government has not given
the American government permission
to use Mexican railways for any pur-
pose whatever. said Gen. Dido AGui-
lar, Mexican minister Of foreign rela-
tions, after a meeting Of the Carranza
cabinet today.
At the cabinet meeting General
Carranza and his advisers discussed
the notifications suggested by the
United States In the recent proposals
for an agreement for crossing the
frontier between the United States
and Mexico by the armed forces or
the respective governments. The lat
est proposals Of the Washington state
department were received here yes
terday having been sent by E1iseo
Arredondo. Mexican minister -desig-
nate to the United States
General Aguilar denied vigorously
stories published in the American
press TO the effect that the Carranza
government to the effect that the
Carranaa government had given per-
mission TO the United States army
forces TO use Mexican railways for
TRANSPORTATION of foodstuffs and sup
plies
Please reefify these false state
ments,' said General Aguilnr - the
Associated rrcss. The Mexican hAv-
ernment has not given the AmeriFw
government permission 10 use MeKe
can railways Tor any purpose what
eVnf.sR
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-08
OKUMA IN FAVOR OF
ANGL0-JAP ALLIANCE
Associated Press Correspondence

Tokyo, March 3t.-Spurred to speech
bv nersistent attacks on the Anglo
Japanese alliance by several Japanese
newspapers, Premier Count Okuma, IN
an interview yesterday, insisted on ia
mans unwaVering fidelity to the agree
ment with Great Britain. lie declared
that Britain. Japan. Russia, France
and Italy must hold together TO crush
their common foe
"The spirit of chivalry and loyalty
10 a friend" said the premier, Is
strong among the japanese, and thls
spirit has been manifested in many
ways since the outbreak Of the war.
| have no fear that the Leading men
of America, or of any other country,
will doubt Japan's sincerity or loyauS
because of the writings and mouthiiss
of a sensational newspaper any more
than we Of Japan doubt the frlehu-
shin or the loyalty of England OF
America because a few newspapers
sav unkind things or publish untruths
about us,
lie went on: I'VE are doing every
thing we can to assist England in
fighting her enemy.
"It is true that recently a smai
section of the japanese press has
taken a stand that might be regarded
as anti British. II has been suggested
ia me that such newspapers should ne
vigorously dealt with, but | regard the
muzzling of the press as dangerous
thing unless the newspapers oVerstep
The bounds. The vast majority OF the
neople of this country and of the press
of Japan is extremely friendly to Eng
land and the allies.
"The alliance" he asserted. is Just
as strong today as ever 1t was. bene-
fitting Japan and benefitting Britain.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-08
NO SUGGESTION OF
AMERICAN WITHDRAWAL

Washington, April f.---Recurfing
reports that the Carran2a government
had asked. formally or otherwise, for
the withdrawal OF the American forces
from Mexico were disposed of tonight
by statement from Secretary l.ans-
ing He flatly denied that such re-
quest had been made, formally or by
intimation or suggestion
Mr. Lansing explained that when the
American expedition was ordered
across the border to pursue Vfla,
General Carranza had inquired of the
state department regarding the pro-
posed strength of the force and cam
palgn plans contemplated. Since then
the de facto government has been
kept advised constantly regarding the
progress of the chase.
Belief in some quarters that Car
ranza had asked or soon would ask
how much farther into Mexico the
United States intended to send Its sol
diers has been based on the belief
that Villas traif was getting cold
Recent state department statements
have given no clue TO the outlaws
whereabouts. The last report. several
days ago. had him located near Safe
vo. Since then department. agents
have reported inability 10 secure any
further definite clue.
An encouraging feature of the cam
paign today was found In reports to
both state and war departments indi-
eating actual cooperation between
the American and de facto troops.
From the border the statement was To
the effect that the Americans had
penetrated as far south as Cienguellas.
near Satevo
A dispatch from American Consul
Letcher, at Chihuahua, through GEN
eral Bell reported an engagement Mt
"Cianegullla" on April between Car
rama troops under General Gava2os
and fifty Villa bandits. in which tho
outlaws lost ten killed and two cap
turcd. Mr. Letcher also confirmed
reports of the fight April between
Tenth cavalry troops under Colonel
Brown with n villa band, at Aqua Cal
ientes, in which between thirty and
forty outlaws were reported killed.
The consu's report quoted Colonel
Brown as saying that for two weeks
his command had suhsisted largely on
beef and corn, but that u mining COM
pany had brought in a special train
of supplies, including forage, to re-
plenish the American stores. Off
cials believed It was possible the spe-
cial train of supplies referred TO was
the one which left Juarez yesterday
Difficulties of communication were
indicated by the fact that Consul Let
chers dispatches were sent on tho
wires and addressed to Cen
eral Bell at El Paso. instead of TO the
state department.
The state department. received Of
fetal reports tonight that the value
of Carranza currency had risen mate
rally during the last few days, over
so per cent in some districts. Reports
from Acapulco and other interior
points said conditions were quiet.
along both the eastern and
western Mexican coasts wRs reported
.o the navy department.