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The Washington herald., 1916-11-20

The Joint Congressional Commit
tee which today begins what is being
called the railroad inquiry" is in
sugurating one of the most impor-
tant investigations ever conducted by
Congress. The committee is to delve
into large number of questions re-
lating to interstate and foreign COM
mcrce and the need for further legis-
lation, but probably will devote most
OF its attention to the railroads. The
attention it gives to the railroad prob
lem probably will be focused on the
conditions which brought about the
hasty enactment of the Adamson law
Thus the nation will be treated to the
unusual spectacle of Congress making
an investigation to determine the wis
dom of legislation enacted under a
threat.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-20

Administration leaders in touch with
Shadow Lawn made no secret Of theiI
determination to wreak vengeance upon
Tammany for the New York City re-
sult.-Long Branch dispatch.
To give to Mr.. Murphy and his cohorts
credit for this city's having rolled up
for Mr.. Wilson the smallest plurality re-
corded in behalf Of a Democratic Presi-
Dental nominee in any recent contest IL
palpable and deplorable favoritism. Tam.
many does not deserve all the honor for
this remarkable achievement. In large
measure the credit should go to our
friends the World and the Times.-New
York Herald.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-20
Today's Events

Annual charity tea washington Hospital for
Foundlnp. ms Ffteenthl street. afternoon
Meeting Of Joint oongressioosl Ooumittee 10
probe railroad question. Senate Office Budding 10
Meeting, First NesdIevork Guild. nS ! street
northwest, 5 D. m.
Meeting. Monday Evening Y NJ C. A. BuIldins.
Recepsion, washington Camp. M. Sons Of ON
federste Veterans. 10 sponsor and maid Of honor.
New Willard. p. m
Of Trade. for election of ofncen. in board rooms
Meeting, Washington Hebrew Cooszeption. to
elect president, in vest5 rooms Of Eighth Street.
Play by s. 8. c. c., Epiphany Church, benefit
Of s. 8. c. ca Epiphany Parish Hall. D. m
BANQUET. Legion Of Loyal Women. Raleigh HO-
Annual session, Columbia Association Of Bspti,t
Churches. Fint Baptist Church, siItssuth and o.
p. m.
Lectures Nine. Mountford The Ten Talents
and the Thief the Cros." Douglas Memorial
Methodist Episcopal Church, 10 p m
Meeting, Unitarian Conference Of Middle States
and Eastern Canada. Al Souls Church. sermon.
Tan, L. D. Bis. "Electridty." at nesting O,
Tatoma Park Citizens Association, Wsshinstoo
Public Libeay. p. m
Muacal rea Friendship brancA Of sunShine So
ciety at Brighton, to p m
Concert, lobby Of Y. N. @. A.. By MacDOwel
Tho; p. m.
Lecture DR.. s. II. Greene. Eating for I'm
ciency." in mems gymnasium Of Y. NJ. g. A, f'e
D. m
land. so p. m
Fail season, eastern cuuferencs Of Maryland Synod.
Lutheran Church, In Church Of Reformation, 10
O. m.
Recital william staDsasld. FIra Congregational
Church, 40 p. m
Masonic-Benjamfn B. French. No. Is; PentalphA.
No. 2; AnacostiA. No. q; Ruth, No. l. Eastern
Star.
ODD FeIIovs-LAngdon, No. Is: Union. No. II:
Beacon, No. Is; Ruth. No. 2: Naomi, No. i. Re
bekahA
knights Of Pythiss-Amarsnth. No. =; Century,
No. 30.
view No.
Fr.ternal Order Of EAsles-LAdies' Auxiliary.
Miss Janet Richards will lecture At loi5 q. m
in woodward & Lothrop's Auditorium on recent
diplomacy Of the war. military changes Of the past
week and the lessons Of the election
AMUsEMENTS.
Belasso-Balet Russe SIS .. m.
NatIonal-"Chin Chin" SIS .. m.
B. r. Keifh's-vaudeviIe 2I5 and SIS .. m.
Polis-'Iittle Gin God Forgot" Sis p. m.
Gayety-Burlesuue, 2:5 and SIS .. m.
Lycem-Burlesque, and Sis .. m
Cosmos-yandeEine 10 to II p N.
Ioew's CofumhAa-Photoplays 10 q. m. 70 II .. m.
Garden-Photoplays g. m. TO IL p. m
Strand-Photopizys-D a. N. to II p m
The Washington herald., 1916-11-20
The Cas-. Of Government EmuIoy...

Employers in many lines of business
in this country recently have recog-
nized the increased cost of living by
substantial raises in the salaries oi
employees, but the army of faithful
and efficient workers on Uncle Sans
pay roll have not been given the con-
sideration in this respect to which
they are entitled at the hands oi
Congress.
The hearings on the Nolan mini,
mum-wage bill uncovered some glar.
ing inequalities in grading and com
pensation, particularly for those Fed,
eral employees receiving less thar
ST 900 per year. The. average gov.
ernment clerk and employe receiving
up to $500 may we'll say that the
government is an ungrateful master
when it comes to consideration oi
length of service and increased value
being rewarded by additions to the
salary envelope.
Statistics in abundance prove that
the cost of living in the District has
advanced more than 40 per cent in
the last decade, but one must look
far for cases where the salary of the
government worker has been increas-
ed in corresponding ratio.
The solution of the problem seems
to be in a new Standardization oi
salaries and regarding of ratings that
will give the employees automatic in
creases commensurate with their
length of service and increased value
to their departments. Politics should
not be the determining issue in the
matter of dispensing such economic
justice. Wages and grades in effect
today were fixed years ago and since
then there has been no thorough at
tempt to make the pay roll conform
to present conditions.
The problem OF the District worker
seeking an advance under present
conditions is a hopeless one. The
first duty of every Congressman is
to win reelection and for this reason
he gives a more attentive ear to the
voter in his district than he does to
the District worker without political
influence
1t may be that during the coming
short session, Congress will not find
time in which to consider the present
plight of government workers, but
the question is one which cannot long
be ignored, and at the present rate OF
increase in the cost of living it seems
that Congress must consider the
question of first importance and give
it attention without further delay.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-20
SEEKS TO DIVORCE REAM.
Former Eleanor Pendleton Begin.
Suit for Separation

Saratoga Springs. N. Y, Nov. 19.-After
having come out victorious in the suit
to prove the validity of her marriage to
Louis Marshall Ream, Eleanor Davidson
Ream. well known in Baltimore, where
has formerly lived. as Eleanor Pendleton,
has instituted suit for separation. Mrs.
Ream, an actress. is on tour with THE
Little Lady in Blue
Her husband, who inherited a large
fortune. 1t was claimed, deserted her
shortly after the marriage in 1911 and
she was induced to file suit for an annul-
ment. This was granted. but later Mrs.
Ream entered another suit on the ground
that the reasons given her as causes for
the annulment action were fraudulent.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-20

Apparently the first test of the validity
of the so-called eight-hour law is tC
come through the suit begun in the Fed
eral Court at Omaha by the Union Pa
cifc Railroad. The company says the
law is unconstitutional because it Is no
a proper regulation of interstate com
merce and because it violates the amend
ment to the Constitution of the Unitet
States which provides that private prop
erty shall not be taken for public us'
without just compensation. Another
complaint is that the law is unavoidable
under the present system of train oper
alton. The sooner the questions at issu,
are settled the better.-Rochester Post
Express.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-20
High School Fraternihes.

If Washington school authorities
have no bigger problem on their
hands than that presented by the
fraternities and sororities they are,
indeed, to be congratulated. The
principal of one high school with an
enrolment of 1900 pupils is report
ed to have only total of fourteen
Greek letter members in his school
and no high school seems to have
more than 10 per cent of its total en-
rollment in fraternities and sororities.
1t seems hardly possible, unless
the members are of peculiar vicious
type, that these small groups are
capable of exercising an influence as
bad as their opponents assert they
do. These bodies are charged with
undermining the democracy of the
schools; grave, specific charges are
brought against them; they are said
to dominate class elections, athletics,
and other school activities, to keep
many good athletes off the track and
field; that they exercise the power of
'blackball;" and that the lives of
some of the students are being made
miserable for them by their practical
ostracism.
From the numbers reported be-
longing to these groups, if for no
other reason, some of these charges
appear absurd upon the face of them.
For the question at once arises: How
can 10 or even 20 per cent dominate? ?
What is the matter with the other
90 or 90 per cent? With such small
numbers domination seems to be an
impossibility.
Hardly less absurd is the charge
that they are undermining the
democracy of the high schools. There
does not appear to be much democ-
racy about them. The grade schools
are eminently so, for the compulsory
attendance law, the free textbooks,
and the complete accessibility of
them to all of the people make them
democratic. But only those who can
afford the four years of support, the
expensive books and fees, can take
advantage of the high schools.
But the responsibility for frater-
mites and sororities would appear to
rest wholly with the parents. Par
ents allow their children to join these
societies. Parents throw the home
open in turn to hold the regular
meetings. Parents chaperone the
dances and social gatherings. Par
ents give the children money for
their expenses. The onus is on the
parents. On the other hand, the
school board does not recognize
them, no principal gives them recog-
milton. In fact, the only school people
who do seem to recognize them are
those who are opposed to them. Why
should the school authorities bother
with them? There are so many other
and more important directions in
which teachers, principals, and the
Board of Education may really
democratize the high schools than
by clustering over a few boys and
girls who, in their social selections
and performances are only dressing
up in their parents clothes and imi-
tating mothers at pink teas and faith
ers in the lodge room.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-20
LIKES JAIL BARBER.
John O'NeiI Also DisIikes . ScraE-
EIy Looking Beard

Baltimore. Nov. ia fastidious man is
John O'Neil when he is sober John was
just gaining his equilibrium after a week
spree and, noting the hirsute growth that
adorned his face when he caught sight of
1t in looking glass. was Mortified to
discover he had not money enough left to
get a shave.
In his desperation, after making known
his predicament to Patrolman Crone, he
felt the solution Of the difficulty would
be a sojourn in Jail and he requested to
be locked up.
O'Neil became angry when the patrol
man denied his request and swore loudly
All, the day was saved, The swearing
did the trick and John was locked up.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-20
Jottings from Jokers

Patriotism. = Myrtle = Why don't you
paint the sky blue?
Mary-Cos I've only got Prussian blue,
and I'm not going TO use that till the
wars over.-London Opinion.
Mileage Per Gallon.-willis-Just think
of It! Those Spanish hidalgos would &c
5000 miles on a galleon!
Gillis-Nonsense. You can't believe
half you read about those foreign cars
Life.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. surely likes tc
put on airs.
Binks-What's he doing now?
Jinks-oh, he nils a gasoline can with
water and carries 1t home in full sight oi
the neighbors every night.-Cornel
Widow.
Danger in Sight.-The cat settled herself
iuxuriously in front of the kitchen range
and began to purr. Little Dolly. who was
strange to the ways of cats, regarded her
with horror. 20 gran'ma, gran'ma!' she
cried. Come here quick. The cats be.
gun to boil. Register.
More Frightfulness.-oId Dame-Tin
pence a pound for candles! That's very
dear, amt it?"
Groceries. but, you see. they are
dearer now on account of the war.
Old Dame lin surprise)--Lor' a massy
You don't say SO. An be they a-fightin
by candle-light now?-Tit-Bits.
Ecclesiastical Discrimination. The
mayor Of a tough border town is about tc
engage a preacher for the new church.
"Parson. you aren't by any means G
Baptist, are your"
why, no. not necessarily. why?'
We'll, I was just agoin' to say we have
to haul our water II miles."-Kansas City
Star.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-20
TROUBLED WITH
P|MPLES z MONTHS
Also 0andruH. Scratched and Caused
A Burning Sensation. Head In
An Awful Condition.
HEALED BY CUTICURA
SOAP AND OINTMENT

I was troubled about two months
with pimples and dsndruH. The pimples
were hard and red and when scratched
them il seemed to cause a burning
sensation and could hardly sleep. My
head was in an awful condition and was
ashamed to go out. My hair was dry and
stubborn and would come out when |
would attempt to comb il.
81 bought a box OF - -
which did very little good. A friend
told me about Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment and sent for free sample. Then
/ bought a bar of Cuticurs Soap and a
box Of Cuticura Ointment and in two
weeks time was completely healed. :"
(Signedl Richard Allen, Cuero, Texas,
March 6, 1916.
Sample Each Free by Mail
With SIP. Skin Book on request Ad-
dress postcard: ''Cuticura, Dept. 7,
Boston" Sold throughout the world.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-20
SWISS IN INVASION PANIC.
Cutting of Forest by German,
Alarms People Across Border.

Berne. Nov. 1s.-The whole northeastern
part OF Switzerland was thrown into great
excitement when German soldiers began
to cut down a forest near the border in
the Rhine district. Like wildfire the re-
port spread that the German general stan
had decided to invade the republic to
flank Belfort.
The federal authorities were swamped
with kilograms requesting prompt action.
but the supposed German threat found
a quick and simple explanation. The
border forest was simply cleared away.
because it had been used as a hiding
place by hundreds of Russian war pris-
oners. who ran away from farms in
southern Germany and tried to reach
Swiss soil.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-20
Stole Barrel of Whisky.

Cumberland, Md. Nov. 19.-John Askey,
Of Martinsburg. w. Va, was sentenced to
one year in the Federal prison at Atlanta
on the charge of having stolen goods in
his possession. He was accused of steal
ing a barrel of whisky from a Baltimore
and Ohio car and claimed he found the
barrel on the ground
The Washington herald., 1916-11-20

Low wages in the South are caus-
ing the negroes to move to the North.
1t always has been regarded as a
certainty that the Southerners would
settle the race problem if given time
enough.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-20
NEW YORK HOTEL ARRIVALS.
me Wa.hlnrton HenId.

Special 20 The Washington Herald
New York, Nov. 19.-washingtonian
registered at New York hotels include:
T. @. Brady. c. A. Carlson. Grand: W.
z. Casey. waliic<; c. w. Wells, Breslin;
@. A. Anthony. Murray Hill; l. o. Arm
strong. Navarro; J. NJ Flanders, Buckley;
s. NJ. Marks. Navarro.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-20

After all, it seems reasonable that
a man who believes in his ability to
raise an army of I,ooo, 900 men over
night should also believe in his ability
to put a prohibition plank in the
Democratic platform.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-20

The emigration reports contain no
mention of an exodus of those Re-
publicans who just simply couldn't
bear to live in this country another
four years under a Democratic admin
istration.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-20

AS long as there are no stories that
Miss Jeanette Rankin has been offer
ed $1,000 a day in vaudeville we may
be certain that the first Congress
woman still is without a press agent.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-20

Mr.. Perkins says that President
Wilson's reelection was fluke. But
that is what they always say when
the favorite in the betting loses out.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-20

Mr.. Hughes seems to be taking
plenty of time to make up his mind
as to who won the election. But per-
haps he has broadened his inquiry
so as to also determine why he lost
il
The Washington herald., 1916-11-20

1t is we'll to remember that Shop
Early applies to Thanksgiving as we'll
as to Christmas.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-20
THE PARADOX.

When 1 am glad I try to share my
pelf,
When am sad I keep it to myself,
And strange to say my savings wholly
pain,
But what I give away is golden gain
Copyright, lsls)
The Washington herald., 1916-11-20

1t is becoming apparent that Mr.
Hughes does not believe in the re-
call of congratulations
The Washington herald., 1916-11-20
CHARLES s. LANE DEAD.
Banker of Western Maryland VIC
tim of Heart Attack.

Hagerstown. Md, Nov. 1s.-Charles s
Lane, 6S years old. q prominent banker, o.
Hagerstown. died Of heart failure III
had been ill for some time.
After graduating from Princeton Uni
versity in 1872 he went to Baltimore anc
returned to Hagerstown In 1876 Mr.. Lam
was the father Of Alexander McGin Lane
of Washington
The Washington herald., 1916-11-20
LINE O. CHEER
-AFu nav ~ TILE WEAR

First printing Of an original poem, written dair
for The Washington Herald.
BY John Kendrick Bangs.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-29
pcsits increased $4,000: circulation
decreased $4,000: aggregate re-
ccrve sst7.ss5.00o.


WASHINGTON. July 2s.--..mbas-
sador Spring Ruce delivered to the
state department today n formal writ
ten guarantee regarding the SCOPE
and application OF the black LIST ~
applied to American firms.
The memorandum was from the
foreign office and Gays the black
lsst applies only to those firms ac-
teally named and that there VIII be-
no so-callcd second list
The note also says no firms are
sahIect 10 bc hlack-lIstcd unless u
ic proven they are agents for the
German government or are acnding
money 10 Germany.
While NJ the state department
Ambassador spring-Ricc had y short
talk with Ambassador Fletcher and
secretary of War Baker.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-29
JOHN MORGlN re TURNS
and IS ARRESTED
MAN INDICTED IN CONNECTION
WITH TAX EMBEZZl4EsIENTS
RETURNS To DALLAS.
Placed Under Arrest Today When
Found In Saloon by Detec-
tive---Iudicted BY Grand -
Jury.

DALLAS, Texas. July 29.--Dallas
police rules won't allow members of
the force to enter saloons during
working hours. but they are not Ike h
from looking in with longing eyes
on the cool high ones" Detec-
tive WIN Moffett took look today.
But he forgot all about refreshments
when he saw John Morgan. former
saloon keeper who was indicted in
with city tax cmbezzle-
ments. standing up against the bar.
Then he broke. the rule by going In
and arresting Morgan Morgan went
with Moffett to police headquarters
and said he vas willing to stand
trial.
Morgan accompanied Clarence NJ
Goun, former assistant tax collector.
to Monte yidio. Uruguay, just be-
fore they were indicted Both were
arrested on request .,f the American
state department. McGoun return
ed to Dallas with an officer but
Morgan refused. He promised 70
come back on his own accord. He
kept his word today.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-29
The DANISH KING
HAS MARROW ESCAPE.

LONDON. July 29.---King Chris
tian OF Denmark had a narrow cs-
capc from drowning Friday after
noon through the capsizing of Q
boas which he was sailing near
Arrnus. says a Reuter- dispatch from
Copenhagen.
The king went out alone In n
small sail boat and Il sudden puff
OF wind capsizcd the craft, throwing
the king into the water
The king immediately swan to
the overtArAe. crast and pnlline
himself upon 1t. sat astride the keel,
where his plight Was oimerxed from
the shore. Boats Immediately has
tened to tho kings assistance and
rescued him.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-29

The above translation OF she
message transmitted by the papal sec
retary Of state was made by Mon
sgnor Lavalle of st. Patrick's Ca
thedral, who on behalf OF Cardinal
Farley, added
"His eminencc, Cardinal Farley,
L not a. home. but his whole hear
re-echoes the sentiment OF the Holy
Father. BY the cardinals di -ections
an the priests are praying for peace
every day at the affairs. They are
constantly urging the same prayers
by all the people. especially the in
nccent children SO touchingly allud-
eJ to in the papal telegram"
The message from the pope ap-
pcaling forppeace. tirreash the prey-
es Of he Innocent children Of the
world was in response to a cable
gram sent by the United Press from
New yerk, supplementing a request
made by John H. Hcarley, United
Press staff correspondent, for a
state correspondent, for statement
On the second anniversary of the
var. The cablcgram requested he
papal statement for the American
people and through America to the
world
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-29
MAN SHOT BY WIFE
O|Es' Of INJURIES

HOUSTON, Texas, July 29.--E. w.
Hill. aged thirty-six. died this morn
ing from bullet wound in his head
which he received when his wife shot
him last night as he was trying 10
force his way into her apartment
to kidnap their two-year-old son.
The wife. Mrs. Maggie Hill, aged 2S,
said she did not intend to XIII Hill.
He was under court injunction to
leave his wife alone.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-29
THE SLAvs NOW
MENACE k0vEL
THE CITY ~ BEuNG RAPIDLY nm
vEuApPED nv RUSSIANS
FROM THE SOUTH.
CAPTURE OF BR00I
Occupation of This Important Snpply
Iia~e dives Csar's Troops Op-
possmnity IN Improve TIjrNss
against Koyc..

pETROGRAD. July 2s.---Kovcl is
rapidly being cnvelopcd south as tho
Russian troops advance INCREASINGLY
nrainet tho Austrians In 0allcia,
said the OFFICIAL statement today.
The capture OF Brody, military ex-
perts pointed ont, eives the csar's
troops an opportunity TO improve
their thrust northeast OF Kotel.
Meanwhile Il Is believed the csar's
troops are forcing onward toward
Lemberg.
An evidence OF the precipitate
character OF the Austrian retirement
before the Russian offensive Is given
In the fact that on Tuesday the Ras-
SLAMS were twelve miles from Bfody
and on Saturday It's occupation was
officially announced.
pctrograd Is eagerly awaiting fun
word Of srodya investment. Il u
regarded as certain that large sup
plies fell into the hands Of the city's
conauerors, since the town was m
important base for the Austrians.
The announcement Of the capture Of
large number OF prisoners IL likewise
expected
From Brody. Il Ii pointed out, tho
Russian army In its invasion Of 0al-
icia will have the advantage or =
railway for movement against LEM
bArg. Every foot OF the region along
the railway TO Kovel emphasizes
anew the danger OF the Teutonic po-
sition at Kovel
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-29
NEW YORK AGENTS HAD
NOT HEARD O FATTACK

NEW YORK, July 29.--At the
New York offices of the owners of
the. liner it was stated that the Rea
Italia sailed from Genoa for New
York on July 10. The New YORK
agents had not heard of the attack
and had been furnished with no de-
tails as to how the vessel beat OFF,
a submarine attack, but it was as
sumed the superior speed of the ves-
sci enabled her to outdistance the
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-29
EXECUTION rs POSTPONED
FOR THE THIRD TIME.

OSSINING, n. ", July 2s.--The
execution of Chas. Steibow was post
poned for the third time today when
Supreme Court Justice Guy ordered
a stay of execution until IL O'Clock
tonight. The execution was TO have
taken place this morning at .
o'clock. Steibow's wife and babies
waited until s O'Clock on the outside
of the prison to receive the body be-
fore they were told of the postpone
ment.