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The Washington times., 1916-01-22

month, with no rent to pay, no food
to buy, no fuel and light to be pro-
vided by her, she comes out with her
wages all net in her pocket.
But in certain type Of grinding
factory and Of pickpocket shop
where a girl is not only paid low
wages but systematically fined on
every possible occasion so as to cut
them, and then perhaps, in some
cases. is compelled to deposit frac-
tion OF her pay in an alleged bank
ing department of the shop, where
she has a very good chance, in too
many cases, Of being robbed of that
lin such employment, after the girl
has paid for her rent, for the pre-
sentable clothes she must wear, for
her carfare, she may have mighty
little left to put into food.
And yet the Illinois report shows
that, with all these circumstances
entirely and terribly against the girl
working under such circumstances,
she makes a better moral showing
in the percentage tables than those
in some other occupations. So that
the Illinois committees report is a
gross libel on the natural virtue Of
women.
This isn't to say that all women
and girls who have TO earn their
living ought not to get enough
wages to provide fit quarters, suit
able clothes, nourishing food for
themselves. They ought to have all
those, with something to spare be-
sides, and before society is through
with this question they will. But
they will not get them merely on the |
preposterous ground that poverty is
the greatest temptation of good |
women and good girls.
The Washington times., 1916-01-22

After The Times has given pub
hcity for months to the congestion
of street cars every morning and
evening at Fourteenth and F streets
the Washington Railway and Elec-
trio Company seems to realize that
the situation demands remedy. Vol
unfairly it suggests to the public
utilities commission that an effec-
tive remedy for the difficulty might
be the stopping of the touthbound
cars on Fourteenth street on the
south side Of the street.
There is no disposition to quarrel
with the company over the tardi-
ness of move to remedy the condi
tion. Of course, the suggestion was
made to them in The Times many
weeks ago, and the company has
tried to assure the public, which
kept getting to work late, that there
was no delay at all at that point.
But If the suggestion works patrons
will bury the hatchet on this score.
Coupled with this suggestion we
still insist that the cars woAlI be-
expedited in their passage through
the Fourteenth street funnel if Tie
eastbound cars are not held up
while passengers aIighting from
south bound Fars in the rear board
the car in front.
The Washington times., 1916-01-22
PUBLIC LIBRARY's NEEDS

In the wide discussion of the need
for community and social centers in
Washington the fact should nos be
overlooked that the city has one
such center that is active and use
full. 1t is not in a school; it is at
the Public Library.
The library affords place 70,
meetings of every sort of organiza-
ton ranging from home rule So
cieties to drama leagues and domes-
tic science clubs. 1t is forum for
the discussion of public questions
and for the education of citizens. 1t
fulfills every shade of the definition
for a community center given in a
recent address of Miss Margaret
Wilson, which was considered an
authoritative utterance on the sub
Ject. For that reason as we'll as
for the various other forms of SER
vice it renders, the Public Library is
entitled to all it asks of this Con-
gress in the way of an adequate
staff, adequate salaries for its en-
ployes, and additional equipment.
There are few gathering places
IN the city which have become so
popular as the library, which af-
fords rooms for large and small
meetings, and record of the meet
ings there for a year would. give a
fair indication of the community's
activities, The library is not limit
ed to what it does within its walls,
but it has established branches in
schools and at settlement houses.
Much of the success that has at
tended the library's efforts has been
due to the fact that they have been
extremely democratic and not at al.
high brow" Far from confining
its attention to books alone, it has
become a clipping bureau for cur
rent events and newspaper and
periodical articles of value; it has
collections of reproductions of art
works which have been widely cir.
culated in schools and among cluLs;
and it has exhibits that not only
should be educational, but are SO,
because the public goes to see them.
Not even the schools touch the
community at more points than. the
library, though the former gain
more attention because of their
number. In any effort to establish
community centers in the schools,
the encouragement of the one al
ready in operation at the library
should not be neglected.
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POVERTY AND MORALITY


Out Of their own mouths the mem.
bers of the Illinois senate white
slave investigating committee con.
wet themselves when they attribute
70 poverty the principal cause of
young women going into immoral
lives because of the sheer inability
TO keep. body and soul together on
the low wages they receive"
But the very details of the com
mlttee's report prove mathemat-
lcally that the highest percentage of
tnose that go wrong aren't faced at
All with the question of keeping the
body and soul together. OF all of a
given humber of girls sent to the
state training schools it was found
that $3.50 per cent had been in do
mestic service.
NOW the girl who must support
herself out of her wages in a factory
or in a shop has to spend virtually
all her income on the very things
that are usually given to the servant
along with the servants wages
rent, fuel, light, and food. Whatever
is to be said Of the monotony or
hardship of the servants life, of her
discomfort with it, of the humilia-
ton which she may think it puts
upon her, the cold, economic fact
lRmains that at the end of the
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ENTERTAINMENT TO
AID WAR SUFFERERS
Washington Saengerbund Gives
Plays for German Widows
and Orphans.

An entertainment for the benefit OF
widows and orphans of German soldiers
was given under the auspices OF the
ladies auxiliary of the Washington
saengerbund at headquarters of the or
ganization, 3I4 street northwest. last
night. The stellar features of the af-
fair were two plays.
These were offerings OF the Greek
legend, "PyEmalion and Galatea" and a
playlet entitled "a Pair OF Ball Slip
pers." In the cast were Miss Anita
Schade, DR.. Paul Bartsch. Miss Emma
Bender and Miss Clara Clke.
A piano solo was given by Frank
Jones and tenor solos were sung by r.
Backing. A welcome was extended to
the guests by Mrs. Linvach, president
Of the ladies' auxiliary.
Plans are being made for future en-
tertalnments for the benefit of the war
victims. A bazaar will be held at Odd
Fellows Hall February IL to 10. and a
theater party will be given at Polls on
January 81.
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c. ". j. ARTILLERY
DRILLS IN ARMORY
Quarters for Student Company
Fitted Out in First Street
Militia Structure.

Permanent quarters for the George
Washington University Coast ARTILLERY
Company have been established in the
First Street Armory Of the District Ma
tional Guard, the building formerly used
by the Business High School and later
by the Census Bureau.
A large room on the third floor Of the
structure Is being divided into four
rooms-an assembly room, a locker
loom, an officers room and a quarter
master sergeant's room. An additional
room on the fourth floor will be used,
IL necessary. Large steel lockers al
ready have been installed.
Otfcers for the company soon will be
selected by competitive examination.
Walter w. Burns, who has been recon-
mended for captain, is being examined
this week. Lieutenants and non-com-
missioned officers Will be selected as n
result of exaIninations to be held prob
ably next week.
Capt. Albert {. Thompson. Jr., Coast
Artillery Corps, L. S. A., formerly sta
toned at Fort Howard, Md, has been
designated by the War Department as
instructor OF the company and has been
ordered TO Washington for that pur-
pose.
Measurements for uniforms have been
taken, and orders forwarded by tele-
graph. The blue dress uniforms are
due at any time, and later the wooden
olive drab uniforms will be issued In
the spring tine men will receive the cot
ton khaki uniforms.
Drip now is being held regularly every
Wednesday night from S to $3.50 O'Clock.
The enlisted strength OF the company
now is seventy. with five men awaiting
physical examination.
The Washington times., 1916-01-22
PROBLEM
OF BALKAN STATES
J. w. MCCOnaughy in Munsey's
Presents Study Of Peoples
and Their History.

The Balkan states. p long history Of
intrigue and slaughter" by j. w. Nc
ConauEhy. explaining just what the
Balkan situation and tho Balkan prob-
lem are. and lust how they have grown.
y tho leadinS story in the February
Munsey Magazine. which Is now on the
newstands.
MT. McConauRhy presents an inter-
estinR study of the Balkan peoples and
OF Balkan history. and the events that
ed 70 the situation as II existed at the
beginning Of the present European war.
He tells Of the growth and develop
ment OF the Balkan countries and the
historic events that brought this growth
and development. He gives clear
picture Of BalkRnia. that heretofore has
been much of n mystery 10 the average
American.
The February issue also carries
story 81 the New Secret Service of the
United States, which will prove Of par
ticular interest to WashinRtonians. II
is by Judson c. Wellver and tells OF
the upbuiiding OF the Governments sec
ond great secret agency AS a measure
or American protection and prepared
In addition there is a complete novel.
The Legacy OF Tears" by Robert
Simpson. a description of New York's
Memorials to George Washington. the
stage review and other features and
storieg
The Washington times., 1916-01-22
Film Shops Relief
Work for BeLgianS
Movie" Men Take Pictures Of
Women Sewing at Home of
Mrs. Logan.

Three notion picture men figured
prominently in yesterdays meeting OF
fifty members of the District Belgian
relief committee at the home OF Mrs.
John A Logan. 25.? Thirteenth street
northwest. While the women 5ewed
and knitted garments for the relief of
the Bel2iaEG. the camera men Filmed
the gathering.
The local relief committee has kept
up tho work which was started several
months ago. ard all the members Of
the committee have given their time
freely and assisted financially, accord
ing to Mrs. Logan, who says that yes
teTday.s meeting MAS one of the must
enthusiastic yet held. \ new appeal
has been Issued to the citizens OF the
District for increased contributions of
money and serViCtoblc clothes. She
says the money Is needed to buy milk
special foods. and clothing for tho
many helpless and motherless infants
in the war. stricken country.
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COAST DEFENSE GOOD,
GEN. WEAVER ASSERTS
Head of Service, in Lecture,
Says What Country Has Is
Efficient.

That the organization OF the Forces
and the quality OF the materials used in
coast defense for this country form an
excellent foundation upon which tn dt q.
velop a high degree OF efficio ncy in this
line OF preparedness, was the cheering
part of the picture OF Our Coaxt De-
lenses" as drawn by Mai. Gen +. VI.
Weaver L. S. A. chief of the United
States Coast Artillery. in a lecture he. .
fore the National Gccgra phic Society at
New Masonic Temple last night
General Weaver proved by photo
graphs. motion pictures and statistics
that sucn coast defense as this country
has Is prepared to give splendid ac-
count. of itself in case OF emergency
The organization and system or the
ncinc-laying branch CT the service 3 Sd
we'll developed. according to The lac-
turer. that any harbor in the country
could bc mined completely within forty
eight hours. Tho Notifications along
the coasts, before points of great corr
mercial wealth, and protecting waters
Of high strategic value. are we'll built
and the system CT range-finding Is ac-
Curate. he said. Cne shot can bs
fired every 20 second. from tie lz.inch
guns. he continued. He said The pres
ent record fer hits. q per cent, is
good. pointing out that at lO.0Ol Yards
the thickness OF a small pm and two.
thirds the length. He told his hearers
that the new 1e-inch guns have a range
of twenty miles. and the prolectiles
travel i'm an arc high enough TO clear
Mt. Blanc piled or. tcp Of Pixies Peak.
The Washington times., 1916-01-22
THE TEACHERS VIEWPOINT

No better illustration could have
been produced of the need for a gen.
eral organization Of the school teach
ers Of Washington than the hearing
this week before a committee Of
Congress regarding the proposed
change in the conduct of the schools.
Pupils who go to the schools de-
serve the first consideration, and
next to them come the 1900 en-
ployes of the school system. Every
angle of the question was presented
at the hearing adequately except the
viewpoint of the teachers. 1t 80
happens that the redrafted bill of
the Commissioners contained a
clause insuring the continuance of
the merit system of appointments
and promotions, and the present
salary schedules. But there have
been other bills introduced to reor-
ganize the schools which did not
contain such a provision.
The committee did not hear, and
it should have heard, of the efforts
Of many years to bring about the
present law which insures teachers
longevity pay, an equable salary
scale, promotions through examina-
tions, and tenure of their positions
unless dismissed for some good and
cause.
The present salary schedule was
fixed in 1906 and even then it con-.
;ained many discrepancies which
teachers had to fight in the courts to
nave Strengthened out. The business
IF the teachers contentious was
proved by the fact that, in every
action, the courts ruled in their
'avor. Those familiar with the his
,ory of the schools know the history
# these cases, always undertaken in
spirit of fairness, and eliminating
n the recent decision of the District
Supreme Court ordering the resto-
alton of a married teacher to her
position despite an archaic rule
which automatically dismissed teach
rs when they marry.
During the present hearing the
'nly voice from the teachers was the
eport from the High School Teach
RS Association, containing interest
ng comparisons of the system here
md in other cities, and sketching
he progress of teachers in Wash
ngton schools. But that report,
While it may have represented the
ceiling of teachers, came from a
small number of
hem. The whole proceeding shows
he need of a general organization
which can speak for the teachers
Ipon occasions like this.
The Washington times., 1916-01-22
Potato Stocks Small
On January l, Reported

Unusually small stocks Of potatoes
were held on January in the important
potato producing States, according to a
Bureau of Crop Estimates statement is
today.
Supplies on hand on that day were 80
per cent smaller than at the same
time last year. 'rhe figures in the sta.e-
ment show that the northern States,
which produced ~ per cent OF last
years potato CIoE, had a supply OF lCj,-
$4,000 bushels o. January /, as COM
pared with l6g, g,55! 900 twelve months
ago.
These figures" says the statement,
indicate that Southern growers need
not fear q burdensomc competition with
Northern stocks OF potatoes this spring /"
The statement says the European war
has had no material influence upon the
potato market.
The Washington times., 1916-01-22
Congress Forces On
POStOffIce Millions It
Doesn't Wantto Spend
Annual Struggle to Save Money Enters on New Phase
House Members Find Political Machinery of
Rural Free Delivery Efficient and
Effective.
By JupsoN c. wELLIyEE.

The Posoce Department engaged in its annual struggle
induce Congress to permit few million dollars in
of rural free delivery
Indications that year. Congress will insist
paren spending these millions that it doesn't spend
This annual controversy between the department trying
money and Congress- insisting spending it. has entered this year
into new phase
Postmaster General Bureson his annual report asked
he be given $4sOOOOo with which conduct delivery
The House Committee Posoces reasons why
this is penand then, according report from the
room has raised the to $685. 600.
The Washington times., 1916-01-22
and Navy Veterans
Hear Addresses by Chiefs

The meeting OF Gen. Arthur Macarthur
Garrison. Ne. a. Army and Navy Union.
L. S. A.. last niglJ. was featured by en-
thusiastic addresses bv officers of the
garrison.
The speakers of the evening were
John Mitchell. commander: Thomas
Little. adiutant: n. w. TyrOn. officer OF
the daN; G. G.. Eoers quartermaster,
and Cant. James Mulvev.
Persons who have served in the army
navy. or marine corps and have re-
CeiVed honorable discharge. or persons
who are still serving. are eligible TO
membership In the garrison.
The Washington times., 1916-01-22
Home Club Will Give
A Parcel Post Party

"A Parcel Post" party will be given
tonight by the art committee OF the
Home Club at the clubhouse. A sale OF
attractive packages. the proceeds of
which will be used to frame pictures
that have been presented to the club,
will be held.
Our National Parks" was the sub
lect of an illustrated lecture delivered
before the Home Club last night by ID.
f. Sckmeckebler, chef OF the division OF
publications Department of the InIeri-
or. william MusseT presided.
The Washington times., 1916-01-22
is POLITICAL MACHINE.

This Is not the whole story. however.
James /. Blakslee. Fourth Assistant
Postmaster General, who has direct
charge OF the rural delivery service,
told the committee that II the rural
business were placed on a business
basis. as 1t would be II 1t were con-
Quoted by any private corporation.
SIS. .O0O. 900 could be saved annually: That
is. a service that now costs S5O,OOO.O 600,
in round numbers. annually, could be
rendered for SS5, 100000.
Congress talks about economy, In
slsts that 1t is going TO be economical
worries about whether 1t can raise the
cash to pay for preparedness-and then
refuses to consider putting rural deliV-
cry on a business basis, with saving
of $15.OOO.OOO.
Last year there was Just the same
fight. and Congress insisted on giving
the department nine or ten millions
more than II asked. Why?
Because Congress is determined that
the q, 900 rural carriers. organized into
one OF the most efficient political ma
chimes in the country, shall have what
ever they ask.
That is the long and short OF the mat
ter.
Efficient and Effective.
Congress has made pets of the rural
carriers from the beginning.
When rural free delivery started in
1896, the carriers were paid $500 per
ahnum. and furnished their own
transportation.
Since that time Congress after Con-
gress raised their pay until the elite
among them are now getting $l'SOO
year.
annually. The 1900 aristocracy are
the mon who make their deliveries ON
motorcycles. These cover more
ground because they travel faster
hut on the other hand, they have easy
hours, and. their routes necessarily
being in regions where the best high
ways exist have quite the finest posts
in the service.
There isn't anything in the whole
Government organization more etl,
cient than the rural Carriers' political
machine Its effectiveness Is best
attested bv the substantial results 1t
has accomplished in setting wages
I aised.
Deliver the Goods.
Starting in 1896 at $500. the department
discovered that plenty of carriers could
be had at that figure. There Is testl-
mony that service could be had on most
OF the routes at that figure today.
There is no doubt that at $500 there
would still be more applicants for places
than would be needed.
But the rural carrier very quickly be-
came a politician. The country Con- /
gresham found that the carrier, having
opportunities to do errands
and perform small services for his
clientele. was peculiarly solid with !
the voters on his route. He could de |
liver the goods at the primary and
election. II the Congressman was gen.
erous and amiable toward the carriers. |
he was likely to have their support; II !
he wasn't, he lost that support. and
The Washington times., 1916-01-22
Changes in Department
Of Commerce Announced

Secretary Redfela hNS approved the
following chanRAb b - personnel Of
the DEPARTMENT. q CSsamorce force.
Resignation OF W. 81 G3arksdale stevens,
expert clerk In the Bureau Of Foreign
and Domestic Commerce; promotion II
Franklin A. WertZ assistant chemist In
the Bureau Of Standards; temporary APP
nointmert Of Clyde A. Norton and
Robert s. Pulaski as clerk and steam
litter, respectively in the same bureau.
end transfer of William +. McColough.
laboratory helper. TO a cleTkShip in the
Bureau of Navigation.
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WHAT'S ON PROGRAM
IN CAPITAL TODAY
Recital. Mrs. Byron Mcbride caples and Mrs

Recital, Mrs. Byron Mcbride Caples and Mrs.
Lucy Page Stelle. National Library tor the
Blind, 1929 H street northwest, 2 D. M
Address, The Christian Life-Its Ethical and
Social Aspects" Prof Elbert Russell
Friends Meeting House, 1911 / street north
west, p. m.
Discussion Limits of Peace" Society for
Philosophical Inquiry. Public Library, y.
IN.
Address, Students Work. Miss Ruth NJ.
Keeney, at meeting of volunteer workers,
Y. w. c. A.. s y. m.
Lecture The Teaching of English Through
the Classics" by the Rev. Francis p Don
nelly. president OF GonzRga College, at
meeting Of Washington Classical Club.
Gunston Hall, 1906 Florida avenue. 4:30 p.
m.
Recital Gebest's studio, p. m
Parcel Post Party" at Home Club s n M
Meeting Federation OF Citizens Association
Chamber of Commerce. S p. m.
Anniversary Party by Club OF Colonial Danes
sol Sixteenth street northwest, to 6 y. m
Masonic-DawsOn, No, 16, special NJ NJ
odd Fellows-Patriarchs Militant, Washing
ton Canton, No. l, drill and social.
Socialist Party-Social supper, Su L street
northwest, p, m. -