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The Washington herald., 1916-12-22
CALLS PAY INCREASE
DELUSION and SNARE
Representative Austin Reduces 5 and
10 Per Cent Raises to Money with
Amazing Results.

Representative Austin, Of Tennessee
mas brought down to dollars and cents
the amount Of money which the govern
ment and District employees will receive
If the and 10 per cent graded increases
are enacted into law.
This increase reported by the commit
tee on appropriations Is a delusion and a
SNARE he says 1T means a daily in
crease Of q cents q day for the 8, 900,
daily increase of Is cents for a 8, 400
clerk. 20 cents a day for q 800 clerk, 5
cents day for a messenger at $40, and
q cents day for an assistant engineer,
watchman. or janitor or skilled
laborer.
For . fireman on a salary of $3.50 a
year It means a daily increase Of Is
cents; for messenger at $500 a year,
IS cents day; for a chArwoman at
$3.50 . year, 10 cents a day; for a char
women at $40 year. cents a day.
Tho last increase win pay the price
Of q loaf Of bread.
The weekly increase Of Q clerk at
a.6oo year will be $1.5o a week or 50
month. For a 8. 400 clerk It will mean
a weekly increase Of SIS or a monthly
increase Of S. For a $500 clerk 1t will
mean = weekly increase of d0 or q
monthly increase of $3.50 For an $50
messenger 1t will mean a weekly in
SISdSo VI $1-Io OF monthly increase OF
81. For an assistant engineer wage, q
watchman, = janitor and q skilled
lahorer. all of whom receive the same
scale. a weekly increase Of $50 or q
monthly increase Of Sc. For a fireman
paid $3.50 annually 1t will mean an in
crease Of H.a a week or $3.50 monthly,
while a $500 messenger will get a monthly
raise of IS or a.25 weekly
"A charwoman paid $3.50 a year would
obtain a monthly advance of s. or 75
cents a week. The lowest paid char
woman who now receives $240 for a
years work will get the magnificent in
crease of 81 per month or 50 cents a week.
II have worked out this proposed in
crease under the legislative bill to show
that this so-called salary increase to
meet the high cost Of living Is practical
ly a delusion, and would be a reflection
rather than q credit on Congress, in
doing its duty toward the honest,
capable and deserving officials of this
great government"
The Washington herald., 1916-12-22
OLD ENEMY high COST
EVEN HITS ADJUSTMENTS
Washington Movie" Men Will Keep
Prices Down as Long as Possible.

And now. the last Joy Of the poor man
is to be invaded by the high price Of
things. 1t Is moving pictures.
The giant, high cost. has been carrying
on a disastrous aggressive on people from
their hats down through their pockets
and stomachs to their shoes, but for some
strange reason or other he missed the
amusements.
Amusements, especially motion pictures,
have been the balm with which many
people have soothed their injuries inflicted
BY the onslaught of high prices. Ameri-
can people may be able to go without
several meals, but they must have their
amusements.
While some Western cities have in
creased the prices of motion picture
shows, it is not likely that such an in
crease will go into effect in Washington,
at least not for some time, according to
exhibitors here. In Detroit scent admis-
sions have jumped to cents, and 10
cent admissions to II cents. The reason
given for this increase is the advanced
price Of some Of the films and the high
cost OF running theaters.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-22

The government Of Chile has au-
thorized the erection OF 9 technical
industrial school.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-22
WALL STREET ROBBED
OF BANK DOMINATION
Comptroller Williams Says Reserve Sys-
TEN Has Decentralized Money.

In two years Of operation the Federal
reserve system has decentralized the
banking power Of the United States and
robbed Wall Street of its domination of
the rest Of the country. according to a
statement issued last night by John Skel-
ton Williams. Comptroller Of the Cur
rency.
Mr.. Williams points out that while the
100 largest national banks were central
lied in a few large cities, most Of them
in New York, before the Inauguration of
the Federal reserve system. they are
now scattered over twenty-five States
and are located in thirty-three cities,
embracing all sections Of the country,
The 100 big banks have resources of
s2o. 900 900 or over, and. according to the
Comptroller, are located as follows: Okla
homa, Alabama, Louisiana, Washington,
New Jersey and Oregon. each one; Texas,
Nebraska, Maryland. Michigan, Indiana,
and Wisconsin, each two; Colorado,
three; Ohio, Minnesota, and Massachu-
sets, each five; California and Illinois,
each seven; Missouri. eight; Pennsyl-
vania, sixteen. and New York State,
twenty-five.
The resources Of these big banks in
creased s55o.oOo.oOO or nearly . per cent
between September IL and November II
1s16. the Comptroller reports.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-22
Technically Temporarily Robs
District Employees of Just Pay

would view this matter exactly as the
employees view it. We believe that the
House of Representatives has been very
rair and has shown disposition to grant
exact justice to the employe. We cannot
be blamed, however, If We direct our at
tention toward getting the full measure
10 which we feel we are entitled.
Might Expect Too Much.
Possibly We expect more than Con-
gress will feel constrained to grant us
AT least We shall try as the majority
sentiment of Congress tries-to do jus-
tice to all the people of this government
and the government and District am
ployes are included in this general classt-
fication."
This was the statement of an official
Of the Federal Employees Union to The
Herald last night.
The representatives of the District en-
ployes endeavored yesterday to have the
committee in charge of the District bill
ask for special rules from the Rules
committee Of the House to protect the
increases already included in the bill
Resentment over the manner in which
the Rules Committees had disregarded
the recommendation of Chairman Fitz-
gerald. Of the Appropriations Committee.
IN MS request for a rule on the legisla-
tive bill, caused those IN charge of the
District bill to refuse to make a request
for another special rule.
The feeling OF the House In its entirety.
however. is that the increases written
into the legislative bill should be included
in all appropriation measures and amend
ments to that effect will unquestionablv
be supported by the House conferees
when the bills go to conference.
Employees of the fire and police DEPART
ments Of the District and the school en-
ployes expect to have the Senate ada
amendments to the District bill when II
Is considered. that will give them the
proporuonate increases that the other
employees OF the government will soon re-
ceive.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-22
..CITY'S POOR CHILDREN
WILL SEE movie" FREE
Belasco Theater, Herald and Fox Cor,
porahon to Play Hosts.

Yuletide happiness is to be provided fol
Washington children who otherwise might
not have opportunity for Christmas joys
through the cooperation OF The Wash
ington Herald. the Belasco Theater man,
agement. and the William Fox Corpora.
tIon. producer of a Daughter of tht
Gods" in which Annette Kellermann /:
the star
full. spectacular film will be shown a.
the Belasco for the children, and tht
box Office will be eliminated. Not on
OF the little folk who are to see Tho
play will pay a cent to pass the doors
1t is to be Christmas gift presentation
and the purpose is to arrange that non,
of those who attend are among the more
The Washington herald., 1916-12-22
REV. PAUL HICKOK QUITS
PASTORATE In CAPITAL

The congregation Of Metropolitan Pres
byterian Church, Fourth and B streets
southeast, accepted the resignation OF
their pastor. Rev. Paul Hickok, at a
special meeting held In the church last
night
Rev. Mr.. Hickok explained to the con-
gregation that his call to the Second
Presbyterian Church, Of Troy. N. Y, was
most unexpected. He said he was pro-
foundly grateful for the friendship and
good will which those, surrounding him
had evidenced during the entire eight
years Of his pastorate.
Elder Simpson and Deacon Baldwin
were named to make the necessary re-
port to the Presbytery. Upon the con-
currence of this body. steps will be
taken to secure a new pastor. Rev.
Hickok viii preach his last sermon on
January Il
The Washington herald., 1916-12-22
real YULE IN 1917,
SAYS U. S. EMPLOYE
Correspondent Thanks Herald. Union
and Congressman Nolan for Increase.

Better salaries will mean a real Christ
mas In 1917 for many Of the govern
ment and District employees, according
to the following letter:
Editor The Washington Herald: Many
thanks to Congress, say L We
have got something. Not all. That some
thing is Infinitely better than nothing.
How can We thank The washtnrton
Herald. the Federal Employees Union and
Congressman Nolan?We must thank them
all They must be thanked in the knowl-
edge that those bigger salary envelopes,
even though they will net arrive for
six months. would never be here with
cut their work.
Congress has started in the right d.
rection. / know they will keep It up.
There's many q home that viii be with
out Christmas presents this year, but It
will be happy In thinking that the nt-
tie bit more that has been added to
our salaries will meke
our salaries will make Christmas 1917
a real one. Success to your efforts.
AN APPRECIATIyE EMPLOYE.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-22
ST. ELIZABETH EMPLOYE
SKEPTICAL over RAISE
Fears Increases viii Not Be Extended
to All Federal Workers.

Employees not included In the legisla-
tive, executive and judicial bill are skep-
ticaf over the possibility of Congress
making the and 1oAper cent increases
granted In that measure a part Of all
other supply bills.
More than 100 members Of Congress, in
Guiding the chairmen Of a majority of the
have expressed their intention of giving
the graded increases voted to the legis-
lative employees to workers appropriated
for in all other measures.
The following letter from a clerk at st.
Elizabeths Hospital expresses the doubt
which many employees feel:
Editor The Washington Herald: I'm
view OF your most noble efforts in the
interest of the government employe, I
write to ask that we-the employees Of
st. Elizabeth's-be not overlooked or for
gotten when the big pie Is being cut and
passed around by Congress; surely we
need and would appreciate even a small
increase in our pay. especially all Of US
who live outside the hospital and are
trying to support a family. As We arc
paid from the sundry civil appropriation,
We fear some slip in the wording Of the
bill increasing the clerks pay, should
there fortunately be ono enacted, will
leave a loop hole through which the
economists and tight wads' Of st. Eliza
beth's can squeeze; this they will lose
no opportunity to do at all hazards
7 am q constant reader and admirer
Of The Washington Herald and have al
ready given my order to your agent as
regular subscriber, which every gov
ernment employe should dog without de-
lay, In appreciation OF the excellent fight
being waged in their interest. With the
wish that every line in The Washington
Herald will spell success and that its
Christmas -- New Year he most happy
and prosperous, remain,
CLERK. ST. ELIZABETHS."
The Washington herald., 1916-12-22
PAIN? NOT A BIT!
LIFT YOUR C0RNS
OR CALLUSES OFF
No humbusI Apply few drops
then just lift them away
with fingers.

This new drug is an ether compounc
discovered by a Cincinnati chemist.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-22

fortunate children Of Washington vhs
might reasonably be expected 70 see o
show in this holiday season
Announcement VIII be made tomorrow
Of the method to be followed IN select
ing the personnel Of thiA the biggest
Christmas party that will be given In
Washington
L. Stoddard Taylor. manager Of thu
Belasco, who is enthusiastic about the
affair, said last night:
You never saw q prettier thing than
the face OF a happy child, and Il is
my hope that The Washington Herzld
William Fox. and the Belasco Theater
viii succeed in making SO many chill
dren happy that there will be q symphony
of beauty singing through our hearts
for q year to come"
The Washington herald., 1916-12-22
Asks |. c. e. if He May
Run His Own Train

The Interstate Commerce Com
mission yesterday received the
most novel request every presented
to II.
A Pennsylvania man, who did
not leave his name, asked the rail-
road regulating body II. under the
law, it is possible for any citi-
zen to run his own train on a
railroad, provided he complies
with the operating regulations of
the railroad.
He said he believed individuals
should be permitted to start their
cwn trains down the track at any
time they desired
The Washington herald., 1916-12-22
Plan to Check Criminals,

Cleveland. Ohio. Dec H-The grand
jury today recommended to Judge Powell
that habitual criminals be sterilized az
a means OF checking the crime wave
in Cleveland
The Washington herald., 1916-12-22
Refugees Reach Kiey.

London, Dec. N.-Thousands of Ru-
manians, who ned before the advance
of the German allies. are pouring into
Kiev. Odessa and other Russian cities,
says a dispatch from Petrograd.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-06
GIRLS! ACT NOW!
HAIR COMING OUT
MEANS DANDRUFF
25.cENT "DANDERlNE" WILL SAVE
YOUR HAIR AND DOUBLE
IT'S BEAUTY
TRY THIS! YOUR HAIR GETS
SOFT, WAVY, ABUNDANT
AND GLOSSY AT ONCE

Save your hair! Beautify it! 1t is
only 4 matter Of using a little Dand-
crime occasionally TO have a head Of
heavy, beautiful hair; soft lustrous.
wavy and tree from dandruff. 1t is
easy and inexpensive 10 have pretty,
charming hair and lots of it. Just get
a 25.Cent bottle of Knowlton's Dand.
crime now-all drug stores recommend
it-apply little as directed and with.
in ten minutes there will be an ap.
pearance of abundance: freshness.
fluffiness and an incompatible gloss
and lustre, and try as you will you can
not find trace OF dandruff or falling
hair; but your real surprise will be
after about two weeks use. when you
will see new hair-fnc and downy at
first--ycs-but really new hair
sprouting out all over your scalp
Danderinc IL. believe, the only sure
hair grower; destroyer of dandruff and
cure for itchy scalp and it never fails
to stop falling hair at once.
If you want TO prove how pretty and
soft your hair really is. moisten d
cloth with little Danderine and care.
fully draw it through your hair-tak.
ing one small strand at time. Your
hair will be soft, glossy and beauti.
full in just few moments-a delight.
full surprise awaits everyone who tries
this.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-06
PIMPLY? WELL, DON'T Be!
People Notice 1t. Drive Them Of
with Dr.. Edwards
Olive Tablets

A pimply face will not cmbarrass you
much longer ii you get package OF DR..
Edwards Olive Tablets. The skin
should begin to clear after you have
taken the tablets 4 few nights.
Cleanse the blood, the bowels and tic
liver with DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets,
the successful substitute for calomcl-
there's never any sickness or pain after
taking them.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets do that
which calomel docs, and just as effcc-
lively. but their action is gentle and
safe instead Of severe and Irritating.
No one who takes Olive Tablets is
ever cursed with "a dark brown taste"
bad breath, dull. listlcss, mo coed"
feeling. constipation, torpid liver, bad
disposition or pimply face.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets are a
purely vegetable compound mixed with
olive Il; you will know them oy their
olive color.
Or. Edwards spent years among pa
ticnts afflicted with liver and bowel
complaints. and Olive Tablets arc the
immensely effective result.
Take ono or two nightly for q week.
Sec how much better YOU feel and look.
- ~.'N - 49, 49, 4" '...c--;stS
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-06
PERSONALS

y daughter was born yesterday to
Mr.. and Mrs Everett B. Moore of this
city in Baltimore. a message receiv-
ed here last evening announced tho
arrival.
Miss Beatrice Snidcr has returned
from Romney where she had been the
guest for several days of the Misses
DeBerry.
Mrs. N. L. Sturm has recovered from
a weeks illness at her apartments on
Main street.
Dr.. and Mrs, w. l.. Mitchell. of Man.
ningtOn. spent yesterday i'll the city
with friends
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank e. Dudley have
returned from Corning, Bath and other
points in New YorI: state where they
had spent several weeks.
Miss Margaret Mckinney spent yes.
terday in Wheeling.
Mrs. Paul Hamilton and daughter,
Margaret Linn Hamilton, are the
guests OF friends III CiarkSburgh.
Mrs. Ernest Mccoy has returned
from several weeks visit with
friends in Marlborough. Mass, and
New iorI; city.
Miss Florence T.angStein who has
been the guest of Miss Dorothy How.
ard. has returned TO her home in Nc.
kcCspOrt, Pa.
Henry rIrshman and family, who
Cor the past several years has been 10.
Gated in Kentucky. have returned TO
this city ana will again occupy Inoir
residence on BcnOni avenue. Mr.
Nirshman will have charge Of til" Con.
solidatIon COMPANY store at Montana.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-06
To Convention,

Mrs. p. c. Gu!lahcr. president of the
West Virginia Association Opposed 10
Woman Suffrage, will leave for WASH
ington this evening 10 attend III" first
rational convention OF the opposed to
suffrage movement. Mrs. Gallahcr has
appointed as delegates from West Vir-
ginia. Mrs. stephen b. Elkins, of Elk
ms, and Miss Wilson, of Wheeling. w.
Va. The Shorcham will be the head.
quarters Of the party. - Charleston
Mail.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-06
Personals,
Frank P. Graves. of Monongah, was

Frank P. Graves. of Monongah, was
a business visitor here Monday.
Edgar Book. OF Pennington. was
calling on relatives here Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bradley BerGine were
weekend visitors with relatives near
Fairview.
Chas. E. Kerr, Of Shinnston, was a
business caller here Monday.
Oakley Randall. # Fairmont, was
visiting relatives here Sunday.
Chas. E. Stewart, OF Enterprise, was
Lransacting business here Monday.
James W. Brumage. of White Rock,
was business visitor in NNortnington
tuesday.
w. \. Pigott, of Carolina. vas trans.
acting business here Tuesday.
Miss Jennie D. Brand, of Downs, was
tho guest OF friends in Worthington
Sunday.
Mrs. Isabel Collins, OF Carolina,
Ipent Sunday With friends here.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-06
To Give Recital

The students in music Of Miss Iva
Ginkel vii give piano forte recital
tonight at the homo Of Miss Ginkel on
CASTOR avenue. The students who
will take part are Dorothy Moore,
Margaret Mashall, Gene CARPENTER,
Hazel DeDolt, Irene Graflius. Harriet
White. Mary Belle Haggerty. Opal
StOneking. Doris Jenkins, Sarah and
Mary Taylor, Mary LeF'ollette. Mildred
Google, Virginia Palmer, Katharyn
Moore and Marguerite Google
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-06
Recovered Purse.

Justice J. Lane Parrish recovered
the purse which was stolen by pick
pockets at t'aIrmont on Thursday.
Most OF the valuable papers were still!
in the purse. hut two notes were miss
ing. Payment for them, however has
been arranged for and Mr.. Parrish's
only loss will be the cash that was n
the purse when taken.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-06

Rummage Sale - The Woman's
Christian Temperance Union will open
Rummage Sale in the residence at
the corner Of Jackson and Monroe
streets, Thursday, continuing till Sat.
urday night. Any one having clothing
or other articles to donate may call
Bell phone 790.W or Cons. $40 and the
things will be called for.-Advt.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-06
Dangerously III.

Edmund, a young son of Mrs. Eliza
beth Snoderly, has been dangerously
Ill for severaS days but at this time is
reported to be slightly improved.
There is alCo considerable sickness in
town especially among the small chill
dren.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-06
PhiIathea Class Meets

The girls Philathea class Of the
Highland Avenue Methodist church
met Monday evening at the home OF
Gladys Jones. An Interesting program
was given. Rev. Meredith was present
and gave a helpful and encouraging
talk, after which delicious refresh.
ments were served BY the hostess.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-06
LOCAL SOCIAL EVENTS

Methodists will hold their bazaar at
the church on Fairmont avenue and to.
morrow night turkey dinner will be
served. The Presbyterians vii hold
their bazaar in the First National bank
residence on Main street and will
serve chicken dinner Friday night.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-06
Returned From Washington

Mrs. Martha Davis has returned
from an extended visit to friends in
Chierton, Va, and Washington. D. =.
AT the latter place she attended the
marriage of her cousin. Miss Edna
Shinn. daughter OF Edward Shinn. for.
merly OF this city, to Simeon Bush. Of
Albuuueruue, n. NJ.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-06

Is Miss Stevens Of Chicago, the
most beautiful suffrag ist in the Uni.
ted States?
Since the death OF Mrs. lncz Milhol-
land Boisscvain, who was considered
the most beautiful suffragot, this title
is looking for an owner.
Miss Stevens is an athletic type Of
woman. has a dainty gold tint in her
brown hair. deep blue eyes, pink
checks and dusky brown complexion.
She is chairman OF the department Of
organization III the Congressional I'm
ion for Woman Suffrage.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-06
Evangelist at Christian Church,

The men ,bcrship OF the local Chris.
tian church have arranged for ali
rvangeistic campaign 10 begin Mon
day, January Sth, 1917, and to continue
at least three weeks. Rev. W. E. Pierce
of Cameron, w. Va, will do the preach.
ing,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-06
WORTHINGTON.
Meeting Closes,

The rcvivai meetings at the ban.
church conducted by Rev. 4. NJ. Rite
nour, came to close Friday evening.
There wcse several additions to the
church and six persons we're bapt'2cG
in the West Fork river Sunday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-06

Yesterday man of Fairmont walN.
ed into q Fairmont furniture store and
asked the girl who came forward to
wait on him, to see some hall racks.
The girl was q new girl and was just
working there that day in the place
of a regular clerk who was sick. But
she had studied the stores line and
knew what was what.
II want to see some Mission wood
racks" the gentleman" said and she
led him toward the hall racks.
Some Mission wood racks were
shown him.
Look here" he said. Il said want.
ed to see Mission wood racks didn't
/? dent call this mission wood
What want is some of that dark
lookiug-"
"Of YOU mean fumed oak"
We'll. Maybe that is it but l always
called il Mission wood
NO. don't want one with a seat.
Amt Won got any more than this"
The girl then told him that the ones
or tho floor wore the only racks the
store had unless possibly there were
others in the store room which she
Nnew nothing about. Sh" rOld him
hat II he would wait a minute for the
return OF the store manager from
lunch. he could tell whether or not
they had other racks. The the man
broke loose.
well. | think its a pity they don't
have some one here that got sense
enough to show furniture to the stores
customers. Its wonder they wouldn I
get clerks that knew something about
what hey were trying to do-grr.r-rr
b0w.bo%. etc"
Then with vcry outraged aid and
WITH never glance to the poor trem.
bling girl he stormed out Jabbering
% himself.