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The Washington herald., 1916-04-14
BETTER BABY
Prizes named
TwoLadies Gold Watches and
Two Gold Bracelets VIII Be
Awarded IN Herald Contest
TWO GROUPS ARRANGED
One Set Of Prizes Will Be for High
School Girls and One Set for
Graded School Girls.
TWO GROUPS ARRANGED

Two ladies' gold watches and two gold
bracelets will be first and second prizes
respectively in The Washington Herald's
Better Baby" Essay Contest.
The girls Of the graded schools will not
have to compete with their more ad-
vaneed comrades in the high schools.
There will be a watch and bracelet for
the graded schools and two similar prizes
for the high schools.
The infant welfare workers Of the city
and some Of the school teachers express
ed the opinion yesterday that The
Herald's Better Baby Essay Contest
might lead TO the establishment Of Cit
Tie mothers clubs in all the schools OF
the city There are one or two such
clubs IN the city now, but they have
no ofietal connection with the public
school system
VIII Print seven Articles.
Miss EsteIle Wheeler, superintendent of
the Washington Diet Kitchen Associa-
ton, who started the ''littIe mothers
club" idea in Washington, expressed her
self as strongly In favor Of the estab-
hshmelt OF little mothers clubs In the
public schools. The aim OF the clubs is
identical with that Of The Herald con-
test namely, the education OF girls in
how % feed. ciothe, bathe, and, in gen.
eral TO care for the baby.
Girs who are going to write essays on
How to Care for Baby should read the
series OF seven articles on simple phases
OF tie baby's life. which are to be printed
daily in The Herald, beginning Sunday.
d. Arthur L Murray, executive sec
retsry IN charge of baby week head
quEters, suggests that contestants visit
the headquarters. 72S Fifteenth street
northwest The headquarters Is fitted
oI in attractive posters depicting the
evils to which careless parents submit
their babies. In addition, there are
s'yeral exhibits which were prepared
especially by the United States Ch!ldren's
Hureau for the Panama-PacIfic EXPOSE
ton. Headquarters is open every day.
Expect Decreased Mortality.
Health Offcer William c. Woodward
expects the baby week" campaign to
reduce greatly the high infant death rate
In the District, and he believes that the
education Of the children of today in
child hygiene will be a big step toward
making this reduction in the future gen.
GRAFTON. The aim of The Herald's Better
Baby" Essay Contest Is to arouse the
interest of girls in the movement now
spreading throughout the country to
save babies.
All essays must be in The Herald office
~ Eleventh street northwest, by s
O'Clock on the evening Of May s.
Don't forget to look for the first article
in the sunday edition OF The Herald.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-14
TRIAL OF VICE SQUAD
MEN SOON TO BE SET
Date Of Hearing for Officers Who Are
Said to Have Entered House Unlaw-
fully Will Be Named Next Week.

Assistant District Attorney Ralph
Given expects to decide early next week
the date for the trial Of the case of Mrs.
Rose Ksnnett against Detective Mason
L Howes and Policeman John z. Elliott.
Howes and Elliott are charged with
.unlawfully entering the home of Mrs
Kennstt In Delaware avenue northeast
one morning recently at o'clock. Both
oficsrs at that time were members of
the vice squad" being suspended upon
the issuing OF warrants for their arrest
by District Attorney John z. Laskey's
oface. The policemen later were rein
stated by Commission Brownlow
Mr.. Given stated last evening that there
are many legal points still to be attended
to In the preparation of his case. He
expects to have all these definitely
covered by the latter part Of next week,
ana win then place the trial date upon
the court docket. The case is to be
heard BY jury sitting In Judge Alexan-
der B. Mullowney's division OF Police
Court
The Washington herald., 1916-04-14
Infants Department.

3 Children's White Muslin Night
Gowns, trimmed with lace and
ribbon; 35c each. Were soc.
3 Children's White Muslin Prin-
cess Slips, trimmed with lace.
beading and ribbon; soc each.
Were s1,0o.
8 pairs children's White Madras
Rompers. buttoned down back with
pocket and belt; soc each. Were
$1.00.
8 Infants Flannel Gertrude
Skirts, finished with crocheted
edge and buttoned on. shoulder
with pearl buttons; s1.2s each.
Were s2.oo.
Q Little Boys Oliver Twist Suits,
with blue chambray pants, white
waist with long sleeves trimmed
in blue; s1.5e each. Were s2.75.
Third floor-F Ct.
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Housefunishmg Depart
ment.
ment.

white-enameled Top Tables.
$3.50 each. Were $3.50.
1 lot Scrub Brushes, Sc each.
Were loc.
lot Household whiskbroomS
zoe each. Were 35c.
l lot DustIess Dust Cloths, ISe
each. Were 25c.
lot Good Furniture Polish, Soc
each. Were 75c.
lot Silver Polish. &c each.
Were 45c.
! lot Butchers and Cooks
Knives, &c each. Were JOc.
lot Aluminium Covered Sauce
pans, Sc each. Were SOC.
White Jspanned Flour Can.
&c. Was 5Sc.
Infants White Jspanned Bath
Tub, SLIGO. Was S1.S5.
oval Nickel-frame Casserole,
s1.5o. Was $3.50.
s-foct Step Ladders, 7se each.
Were S1.OO.
/ White EnsmeIed Basin. zse.
Was 6Oc.
White Jspanned Bread Box.
Sc. Was $1.OO.
White Enameled Bath Tub
Seat, SI.50. Was S2.00.
/ aluminium Saucepan, $50.
Was $2.l5.
! Dustless Floor Mop. 7Sc. Was
&1.c5.
Dustless Floor Mop, soc. was
75c.
FIfth 0oU-Elr~e1th -
The Washington herald., 1916-04-14
Friday Special in Women's s
Summer Vests

60 dozen Women's Swiss Ribbed
Cotton Vests, with We neck and no
sleeves-a cool and desirable style
for summer; all sizes
Special price. 121se each.
And the following:
Is pairs women's Jersey Ribbed
Pants, tight knee and lace trim
med styles; sizes s. 6. and Z; 1se
each. Were 25c.
Is women's Swiss Ribbed Vests,
low neck and no sleeves aad low
neck and short sleeves; sizes
and 6; 1sc each. Were csc.
81 women's Jersey Ribbed Lisle
Thread Combination Suits, low
neck and no sleeves with lace
trimmed umbrella drawers; sizes
and 5; soc each. Were 75c.
Main floor-G q.
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Travelling Goods Depart
ment.

1 a4-inch Cowhide Suit Case.
leather lined and fitted. $1,000.
Was $3.50.
! 24-inch Genuine Sole Leather
Suit Case, $500. Was $500.
26-inch Lightweight Black
Enamel Suit Case, with catches
and leather straps all around the
case; 1885. Was $3.50.
s6-inch Fiber-bound Dress
Trunk, s1S.75. Was $500.
! s4-inch Fiber bound Dress
Trunk, $1,000. Was $500.
34-inch Combination Hat and
Shoe Trunk, rawhide binding:
sI5.75. Was $1,000.
/ Ss-inch Fiber-bound Steamer
Trunk, s9!75. Was $12.OO.
l 32-inch Fiber-bound Steamer
Trunk, s5.95. Was $500.
Fourth foor-Tenth st.
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Muslin Underwear
Department.

10 Black Sateen Aprons, round
shape with pocket; lie each. Were
Csc.
IA Corset Covers, trimmed with
lace or embroidery, beading and
ribbon; 15c each Were soc.
10 pairs Nainsook and Cambria
Drawers, with lace or embroidery
ruffles; s5c pair. Were soc.
10 Silk Petticoats of messaline
end taffeta, in plain colors and
plaid effects with full ruffled
fIounces; $500 each. Were $3.50.
Klosfit Messaline Silk Petit
coats. emerald green with fun
circular flounce; ss.e5 each. Were
$500.
is Nainsook Gowns, round
square and We low neck, with short
sleeves. trimmed with good laces
or embroideries, beading and rib
bon; Csc each. Were Si.00.
Third floor-F st.
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Cotton Dress Goods
Department.

Lengths from III to 5 yards.
1910 Bates Gingham, Zoe yard.
12kc 3S-inch Percale, 1Oc yard.
15c 32-inch Gingham. 121ae yard.
15c Linette, 12Mc yard.
1sc Galatea, 12hc yard.
1Sc Kiddie Cloth, 1211c yard.
zoe Trooper Cloth. 15c yard.
csc Poplin. 15c yard.
Csc Silk Null. 15c yard.
csc Ginghams. 15c yard.
25c Printed Voiles. Zoe yard.
S5c Printed Toiles, 2sc yard.
soc Printed Voiles. 35c yard.
soc Scotch Ginshams, 35c yard.
5Sc Plain Voiles, 4Oc yard.
75c Printed Voiles, soc yard.
Second floor-G st.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-14
Sweater Department.

Alice Blue Silk Sweater. with
white collar and cuffs; size 80;
$1,000. Was s1s.75.
Alice Blue Fiber SILK Sweater.
made with We neck and belted back
and pocket; size 42; ss.75. Was
$3.50.
Two-toned Knitted Sweaters,
made with convertible collar and
belted back, in combinations of
emerald and white, tan and white,
emerald and French rose, black
and orange: ss.s5 each. Were
$500.
5 Angora Wool Sweaters, made
with We neck and pockets, and the
shades are rose, coral, emerald,
black and white; s4.75 each. Were
$500.
A lot of Children's Knit Sweat
ers, made with We reck and
pockets, in shades of Oxford and
white; sizes 2S, 80, 80. 81 and S6;
s1.sS each. Were 1896, $3.50 and
1915.
Third floor-G st.
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Misses Department.

Girls White Lawn Shirt Waist
Dresses, size years; S1.0e each.
Were $3.50.
- Girls Dotted Swiss Shirt
Waist Guimpes, with long sleeves
and turnover collar; sizes 6. IL,
and IA years; s1.oo each. Were
s2.50.
Girls Suits of Gabsrdine and
Mixtures, sizes 13 and IA years;
ss,75 each, Were s16.75 and s1s.75.
A small lot of Sample House
Dresses, in several patterns and
light and dark colors; size 36
only; specially low priced at s1.5e
each.
Third foor-G st.
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Sale Benefits Hospital.

A sale Of miscellaneous articles for the
beneht OF the Washington Eye, Ear and
Throat Hospital was opened yesterday
at Des Eleventh street northwest The
sale viii continue today and tomorrow
On the sommittee in charge are Mrs
Martin L Bundy, chairman: Mrs. Ches-
ter Smith, Mrs Oscar Wilkinson. Mrs
w. T. Pollard, Mrs. z. W. Harvey, Mrs.
Carrie L. Thriving, Mrs. H C. Swan,
Mrs 6sorss Thorn. and Mrs. z. K. Bras
slten-
The Washington herald., 1916-04-14
Book Department.
Some Good Books Greatly Reduced
For Fridays Selling.

Some Good Books Greatly Reduced
For Fridays Selling.
5 copies ToNIo-THE SON OF
THE sIERRAs. by Gen. Chas.
King; thrilling story of the far
Southwest in the days following
the civil war; 2oc copy. Were
s1.oo.
copies THE OLD SQUIRE. by
B. X. Benson; the romance of a
black virginian and civil war
days; maps and illustrations; 25c
copy. Were $3.50.
6 copies of the soRCERY CLUB,
by Elliott ODonnell, containing
twenty-nine chapters of occult
happening told by a master hand;
25c each. Were s1.oo
o copies of the TRAITOR AND
LOYALIsT, OR THE MAN WHO
FOUND HIS COUNTRY. by Henry
K. Webster; a story of the civil
war; 2Se each. Were sl.26.
10 copies THE LOVERS OF
SKYE. by Frank w. Allen; an up
to-date love story with humorous
passages; 2sc each. Originally
s1.oo.
5 copies OF WAR SONGS OF
BRITAIN collection of stirring
verse by Tennyson, Kipling. Doyle,
Newbolt, Houssman. Scott. Ma
cauley and others; xSe each. Orig
inaIly soc.
copy REMAINS OF LOST EN-
PIRES. by P. V. N. Myers; sketch
of Palmyra, Nineveh. Babylon. and
Persepolis; 531 pages, illustrated:
$3.50. Originally $500.
/ set OUTLINES OF UNIVER-
SAL HISTORY. by George P.
Fisher. in two volumes. Volume
Ancient and Medieval History.
Volume Modern History; 81
maps; s2.oo set. Originally $500.
. copies THOUGHTS ON FA-
MILIAR PROBLEMS. by John NJ.
McCandlish; contains chapters on
Faith. Conversion. Sunday. Atone
ment and Providence; 157 pages;
ne copy. Originally $1.oo.
6 copies HOSPICE OF THE Pill
GRIM: THE GREAT REST-woRD
OF CHRIST. by J. r. Macdun; a
reading for each day of the month;
25c COPY. Originally s1.0o.
s copies each BRIDGE DoNTs
and AUCTION BRIDGE DONTS.
by Walter Camp; handsomely
printed in red and black; SC each.
Originally csc
copies AT THE AGE OF EVE.
by Kate T. Sharber; a love story
OF the present times; z5c copy.
Originally S1.25.
copies THE KNOCKERS CLUB.
by N. c. Fowler. jr.; a book full
of ginger and common sense, with
a laugh on every page; it is sugar
coated philosophy; 2Sc copy. Orig
inally SL00.
3 copies OF VOICE, GESTURE,
AND SPEECH; a practical hand
book of Elocutionsry Art, contain
ing also selections in prose and
verse adapted for reading and reci-
tation: six books in one cover:
1.1s6 pages: sI.5o copy. Originally
$500.
Second floor-F St
The Washington herald., 1916-04-14
Basket Department.

2 Fancy Grass Scrap Baskets,
75e each. Were Sl.J0.
Palm Automobile Lunch Bas-
ket, S2.oa. Was S2.50.
Willow Automobile Lunch Bas-
ket, e2.eO. Was $500.
2 willow Automobile Lunch Pas
kets, $2.OO each. Were $3.50
Large Willow Clothes Hamper,
S2.0o. Was S2.75.
Fancy Music or Magazine
Racks, slice each. Were s2.s0.
! Clothes Hamper, 25c. Was SSc.
i lot Wicker frame Trays, 25c
each. Were S1.0o.
2 japanese Scrap Baskets, sc
each. Were soc.
2 Japanese Scrap Baskets, 4Se
each. Were 75c.
Fifth hoor-CenteT.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-14
Friday Special in
Women's s Silk Hosiery.

A splendid value in women's silk
hosiery, in black. white, and a good
line Of coIors. with silk or lisle tops.
All sizes.
Specially priced at sOe pair. -
Also so dozen pairs Women's
Lisle and Cotton Hose, in black
and white; mended. If perfect
these hose would sell at the regu-
lar prices of 25c, 35c, and SOC
pair. 3 pairs for Soc.
Main hoor-G st.
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Suit Department.

Stylish English Whipcord
Suit, coat in tailored style and
lined with satin-striped MESA
line; full skirt with gathers in
back; dark brown color; size 50;
STATS. Was $500.
Smart Navy Blue French
Serge Suit, tailored coat and
skirt full with detachable belt
across the back; size "a small;
STATS. Was $500.
I Handsome Black English
Whipcord Suit in tailored style
with flare around the hips and
braid binding; braid-trimmed
skirt to match; size IS; sIs.7s.
Was 5000.
Third hour-G Il.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-14
Friday Sale Of Unframed
Pictures, Choice
S1.00 each.

This opportunity comes at a
most opportune time, when
housewives are preparing their
summer homes. There are in
cluded Genuine French Engrav-
ings, Etchings, Photographers,
Reproduction of famous artists,
among them being copies of the
works by Meissonier, Jacquet.
Millet, Madrazo, Max Rapierez,
Troyon, Paul Bendry, etc.
They are all high-grade, and
some of them formerly sold
as high as 1900; now sI.oo each.
Fourth foor-F =.
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Skirt Department.

IS Skirts of broadcloth. serge.
basket cloth. poplin. and corduroy;
all are one-of-a-kind spring styles
of the highest grade material and
tailoring. The colors are navy
blue, brown. black. and green. and
the waist size is 26 inch only.
$3.95 Each.
Regularly Up to $8.75..
Third hoor-G st.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-14
Blouse Department.

Georgette Crepe and Crepe de
Chine BIouses, in tucked. embroId-
cred and plain styles, and a few
Lace Blouses; 1896 each. Were
s5.75.
Crepe de Chine and Georgette
Crepe Blouses. plain and embroid-
cred styles, with long sleeves and
flat collars; s2.sS each. Were
1886.
Crepe de Chine Blouses with
orgsndy collars and cuffs. in flesh
and white; s1.s5 each. Were $2.s5.
A lot of vestees to be worn over
silk or cotton blouses, in plain
green and blue silk and brocaded
silks.
sI.00 each. Were s1.g5.
s2.5e each. Were s3.D5.
A small lot of Lingerie Blouses,
lace, embroidered and tucked
styles, with long sleeves and fiat
collars. ....
s1-Se each. Were sI.Ds.
slss5 each Were s2.05.
s2.e5 eneh. Were s3.s5.
1895 each. Were S5.I5.
few slightly soiled Handker-
chief Linen Blouses. plain, tucked
and embroidered styles, finished
with pearl buttons; long sleeves
and convertible collars
s3.aS eaeh. Were $500.
S2.s5 each. Were s3.a5.
s1.s5 each. Were s2.s5.
Size each. Were s1.o5.
A few Marquisette and Dimlty
Blouses, with large and small col
lars.
sse each. Were s1.oo.
Third fiOOr-G &
The Washington herald., 1916-04-14
Corset Department.

pairs Chamoisette Corsets, low
bust and long skirts, with very
few bones; sizes 20, 81, 22, and 2S;
$500 pair. Were $500.
pairs Bon Ton Corsets. low IN
bust and long hip; sizes 20, 21, %,
and 81; $3.50 pair. Were $500.
Berthe May Girls Corsets,
sizes "a and 26; s1.s0 pair. Were
$3.50.
pairs Parame Corsets. coutll,
low bust and long skirt, boned
with whalebone; sizes 10 and 2oi
S2.00 pafr. Were $500.
10 pairs Coutil and Treco Cor
sets. various makes. low bust and
long skirt models; sizes 19 and 20;
slice pair. Were s2.0o and $3.50.
Third floor-Eersnth 81.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-14

There merchandise TOR and children and for the home
gether the opportunities for desirable selections much
far than ordinary and will prove great
cal shopper.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-14
Friday Sale Of Fine
Cretonnes.
lse yard-Were SOC to 40e.

ISS yuu-W1c SVS " w.
225 yards Imported and Domes-
tic Cretonnes, in neat small hg-
ured design - color tones are
gray, blue. deep pink. lavender on
white grounds: also several de-
signs in medium and dark effects;
Isc yard. Were SOC to 4Oc.
And the following:
$50 remnants of Imported and
Domestic Cretonnes, Curtain Nets,
Scrims, Madrases, Velours, Tapes
tries. Damasks. in various short
lengths, suitable for upholstery,
drapery, cushions, box covers.
fancy work, etc
Is to IL less than regular prices.
Fourth f1oor-G St
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Hardy Shrubs and Euergreens From
Holland at Most Reasonable Prices

Rhododendrons, in red,s each.
Conifers (cedar), 4oc each.
Magnolias, feet high; sI.co each.
Box Bushes (Buxus), zSc each.
Peonies, in red, pink, and white, ISc each
Fifth hoo-EeJenth =.
The Washington herald., 1916-04-14
Friday Specials in Terry
Cloth Bath Slippers for
Men, 3Sc Pair.

Mems Soft Terry Cloth Bath
Slippers in neat patterns and
neat colors, with carpet soles; all
sizes from 7 to 10. The value is
an exceptionally good one.
Main Boor-renth St
The Washington herald., 1916-04-14
Friday Sale Of Women's
New Spring Pumps.

Popular new styles in women's
Spring Pumps, including graceful
and effective models of patent
leather. trimmed with bright
metal buckles and have tongues,
or with self-covered buckles and
with or without tongues. The
sizes in the combined lot are as
follows:
and AA.
2Ls, 3. 4. 5h, sk, I and IN A.
~, 8. 4, 5, 5h, 6, 6h, Z and
IN B.
2h, 8, 81, AZ. s. 515, and
J. 81, 6h, 6 and 81 D.
Greatly Reduced to $3.50
the Pair.
Third hoor-Tenth st.
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Our Oun Direct Importation of
Hardy TWo-year-old
Holland Rose Bushes
Is NoU on Sale.
I5c Each; $1.75 Dozen

Holland Rose Bushes the sturdy
These we offer the twoesrO Fdown variety
specializing bushes and with which
he have just come to us through the Georgetown Custom House
the these bushes experts from
Agricultural Department and mucto purchasers
the bush bought has thus been inspected.
Every bush tagged individually guaranteed TO name
Wurtemburg yellow Climbing La France lilac roS.
Tetou, pink American Beauty light criimosn
Mrs John Laing, soft lilac. Tepitz red
1se each; S1.75 the dozen.
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Woo6waro & q0Gbroqp
New York-WASI4NGToN-
A Good Collection of Remnants for Today,s .Sa

week being Easter week have decided make stocks clean
every respect possible To do this have pursued usual
very great reductions all odd lots and remnants.
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Mems Furnishings
Department.

II Mems Outing Flannel and
Muslin Night Shirts, slightly
soiled from handling; sizes IA.
IS, and II. ssc each. Were soc.
9 Mems Muslin Night Shirts,
with turn down collars, size
II. 55e each. Were Ssc and
SI.oo.
II Mems Colored Shirts, in neg
lige and plated bosom styles,
with attached and separate
cuffs. Sizes ~ and IS. soc
each. Were $I.oo.
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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-09

enth or eighth season of undergraduate
FOOTBALL is wrong in part. Patterson
played but four years In all. w. q j.
h'ed up TO It's rule. While its faculty
may he criticised for this. there IL little
precedent on which to bar him. And
prominent W. & J. men were opposed TO
his playing. This oase and the jumping
or Spiegel from Lafayette to W Il !. ara
unfortunately causes Of much trouble
FOR W. a y But ctses like those Of
SpIcgel ard Patterson are over. OF that
We can be sure.
The difference between these two col
leges and most of the large Eastern uni
Nersities is that they admit they want
athletes and that athletes ahl then.
Each ~ attempting officially to stamp ou.
PROSECUTING. The aid given IL employ
ment. Employ ment IS given TO athletes
al Cornell. Princeton. Tennsylvan mia.
Harvard and Vale and men AT zach place
seek jobs for boys OF athletic ability.
4 W. & !. professor told mo recen'lv
that n" thought some Of their alumni
aided boys OF athletic ability and some OF
their graduates have told inc It was
done. But to get hold Of something
tangible to US" as evidence - "A prob
lem. W & J has IN Witherspoon u
notable Case Of ;Ne other thing. This
hoy. Ike Mahan OF Harvard. has refused
financial aid az he refused tho football
captainry for next Gall To enter a
theological school ". n j. is criti.
cised because Graduate Manager Muir
ply visits schoolhoys and prospective
athletics. The fact ~ that IN" does nut
do 50 as an athlete manager. hut az
secretary Of tho college. Murphy gets
no pay for his activities m athletics, It's
trips are official Cor the urpo OF get
ting students. The faculty believes this
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-01-09
Pittsburg Deserves More Credit
Than 1t Usually Sue
cceds i'm Getting.
GOES AFTER ATHLETES
AND FREELY ADMITS IT

Gently adopted freshman rule would be
a distinct disadvantage to W. 4 j.,
u rule w. & J. tried unsuccessfully for
three years. And both these institutions
are conceding that West Virginia Is
working under II distinct handicap In
that another Interpretation Of N q rule
defining "A college would deny Il the ma
terial 1t naturally draws from its three
.mall colleges, bethany. Davis n FL
kins and Wesleyan, none OF which Is
officially n college according to the bu-
rcau of education definition. in that such
an institution must have $50 or more
male students In the collegiate depart
ment. Bethany has not had this number
since 1908. and Wesleyan had hfty-one
IN 1g14 n. 4 r.. about %. As West Viz
rinia draws all but n small percentage
Of IT, students from It's State, whereas
fiit and ". * !. ave "A larger field, ar
hltratlon by DISTINGUISHED parties should
hc the means OF settlement of a bone
~ contention that otherwise promises
trouble. Athletics at all three should
be encouraged and attention should he
given to some Of the other West Viz
ginia colleges which have forced Wcst
Virginia. in a measure 20 fight. In that
one OF these institutions especially has
been put on a par with II ~ an athletic
way because It has no eligibility rules or
faculty supervision OF athletics.
AZ Pitt. under tho wise control 81
/ Kari Davis and Charles Miller. Inter
collegiate sport has been properly pro
noted. This university Is big In every
sense and IT should be successful. II
is l@S years old. has 1000 students and
5000 alumni. At Fit a Door boy can
get work which enables him to get
through. Last year It's student employ
'nent bureau apointees earned $4,000.
Boys wait on table. clerk IN stores and
usher In theatres. Perry Graves. later
q star on the Illinois team. wui;ed on
table while at PITT. and this Chs is;mas
capt Williamson and half "A dozen foot
bail players aid special work In the post
o0iCo. Aud this app.i.s to athletes and
!uu-athletes. As At Penn state things
have improved wonderfully. FOR no
longer are star athletes hired 20 pay
football and hold fake jobs scholar
ship and clean sportsmanship are tho
test the hoy who goes to CollpG" for
athletics alone Is not war.ei Tbcy al
want mo hoy OF athletic ability II he
wa MS an education.