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The Washington times., 1916-02-26
CALLS RIDER ATTACK
ON CLERKS PENSIONS
Worker Says Congress Might
Save a Lot by Reducing Sal
aries Of Members.
To the Editor Of THE TIMES:

To the Editor Of THE TIMES:
Your paper has always been 70 strong
an advocate OF the Government clerk
that feel free to suggest that you take
M the matter OF longer hours in our
behalf.
II the solons on the hill consider the
eight-hour proposition such a saving TO
the Government. why not save the Gov
ernment still other millions by reducing
the salaries of the members. or other
wise curtailinE expenses at the Capitol?
The truth is. evory time the pension
subject Is agitatcd. some member of
Congress introduces q bill either to de-
crease our salaries or to Increase the
working hours.
The bounding OF the Government
clerk is something incomprehensible to
melt Is so absolutely small. Back
home the clerk may have eight hours
allowed for work. but know also that
he does not always take ADVANTAGE of
that great privilege. for In many offices
he takes an hour for luncheon. or when
work Is slack puts on his hat and goes
out.
/ Too Much Mental Strain.
Here eight hours means exactly eight
hours OF work. and any physician will
tell you that Is Just one hour End a
half too much mental strain. II q
member or any other visitor to the de-
Dartments sees one clerk "soldiering. -
he must truthfnlly admit he sees hun
dreds worhfhS faithfully. Anyhow,
should the Government clerk be re-
qulred to cave this money for the Gov
ernment by an hours extra grind and
others be permitted TO waste the public
funds by constant unnecessary expendi-
lures In lu1uries. such as office ap-
pointments or absurdly expensive re-
ports. bulletins. etc. to say nothing OF
the frequent recesses and general frlt-
I says:
The fault. dear Brutus. Is not in our
But in ourselves that we are under
linEs."
How IL the Government clerk to rem
edy his condition? II he complains OF
injustice he may lose his position-so
what can he blame but his star for
being an underling?
Condition Creates Anarchy.
He can't take food out OF the mouth.
OF his family while trying to better his
condition. These are the things tha,
create anarchy. Some man who want.
to keep himself before the public. or
as We all know only too we'll. realizes
he must make good with the folks a
home" noses around for something Il
work on that does not require too much
brain. and at once he pounces down OF
the Government clerk, who can't hi
back.
Therefore. I appeal to you to cham
pion our cause in this latest suggestion
to replenish the Golfers OF the Govern
ment at the expense OF vitality of tn,
helpless clerk.
repeat. this Is n clever scheme, nov
almost overworked. OF telling the clerk
to shut up on the subject of pension: 4
Is invariably resorted to when retire
ment has been agitated. It is equiva
lent to saying You'd better be satisfied
with what you have or you'll Re
worse N, T,
The Washington times., 1916-02-26
TO
STATE S-HOUR VIEWS
Sentiment Among Heads Of
Divisions Known to Be
Against Amendment.

With sentiment among heads OF de-
partments decidedly against the Bor-
land amendment to the executive. leg
islative. anti judicial bill to increase the
hours of labor In the executive depart
ments and District government. the po-
sitIon OF the Commissioners probably
will be made known within few days.
Unless called upon the Commission
ers will not send to Congress report
on the proposed legislatlon. At the
next meeting of the board. however.
the question of setting forth their views
In some way will be considered.
Officials of the District government
are reticent in expressing their opin-
ions until the position OF the Commits
sioners Is made public. 1t Ii known.
however, that there Is a practical una.
nimi.y OF opinion that an additional
efficiency and would result In no bene-
ft to the general public.
Many Work Longer.
In many OF the departments. especial
ly In the Engineer Department. a GER
tain class OF employees now work more
than seven. and frequently eight and
nine. hours, and for even longer
periods.
The work OF the inspectors on build
ing operations Is limited not by time
but by the. exigencies OF the situation.
This applies also In the surface divi-
sion, in the Street Cleaning Depart
ment, and in other departments wnere
the public welfare demands immediate
action. L~ -
The hours of the clerifPl, forces are
partments, from 8 until 4:3O, with hall
an hour for lunch.
To increase the hours. of-labor, II IA
argued, would not result in increased
80. -. - l..sSn
ernment now work as long Ms occasion
demands. Frequently. II Is stated, there
is a demand made by heads OF depart
ments for additional labor among the
clerical forces, for which they receive
no additional compensation or credi'
on their annual leaves.
Would Be No Convenience.
To keep the District Building open ar
hour longer each day, It is stated, would
public. Certain OF the departments
among them the Health Department
and the office of the Collector of Taxes
are now closed to the public at
o'clock. This affords sufficient time. \
is pointed out for the transaction oi
business with persons who call leaving
an hour and a half free from interrupt
tions for work which must be don'
daily in order to arrive at q set stand
ard.
Commissioner Newman. who has beer
confined to his home for ten days b,
illness, said he did not care to commen
on the proposed legislation until h,
has had time to consider Its effects
Commissioner Brownlow. who also hal
been Ill for a few days, declined L
make a statement at this time. Both
however, are expected to be at thei
desks the first OF next week.
Engineer Commissioner Kutz said h
would have no public statement to max
until he had conferred with his col
| leagues.
The Washington times., 1916-02-26
AGED GAS VICTIM
LEFT $4,000 ESTATE
Wife of Michael c. Leonard, Also
Dead, Chief Beneficiary.

Michael C. Leonard. who died Febru-
ary II. from gas poisoning. and whose
wife. Elizabeth Russell Leonard sue
cumbed a week later to the same
affiction. left an estate valued at more
than $4,000, according to Samuel III,
Walker, executor. whose petition for
letters testamentary has been filed in
the probate court.
Real estate valued at $7,077, and per-
sonal property at $1,000 were left to the
wife, In addition TO the husbands share
of a joint account. totaling $7,221. SO,
Bequests of $25 each TO the Hebrew
Relief Association and to the Chevra
Talmod Tahra Congregation In South
west Washington are provided for in
the will of Rosie ]. Hoddes filed today
for probate. The rest of the estate Is
left TO relatives.
In petitioning the probate court for
letters testamentary to administer the
estate OF her husband. Brig. Gen. BEN
jamin c. Card. Mrs Isabel II. Card de-
clares the estate consists of personal
property valued at $500.
The Washington times., 1916-02-26
Postoffice Clerks
Urge Oral Hearing

The right to an oral hearing for
postal employees before the Civil Service
Commission on questions affecting their
salaries or positions Is being urged by
the National Federation of Postoffice
Clerks. Congressman Nolan, OF Cali
fornia, endeavored to have the post
office appropriation bill so amended.
At present postal employees have no
appeal from the Judgment of the Post
master General, who must of necessity
rely upon the reports of postmasters
or inspectors. This makes the depart
exooutioner The Civil Service Com
mission refuses to interfere or to in
vestigate unless religious or political
issues are raised. The Nolan amend
of the commission to permit II to in
vestigate charges against any employe
who felt he was unJustly denoted or
dismissed.
Find Laws Inadequate.
According to Thomas F. Flaherty.
secretary-treasurer of the Federation.
postal employees have found the present
civil service laws inadequate to protect
them against the personal prejudice and
vindictiveness of officials who come and
20 with each change of Administration.
"1t Is not the purpose of this legis-
lation to interfere with the proper ad-
ministrative functions of the depart
menI, SHlO fIhneTIy. SnOulO
be no obstacles In the way OF dismiss
ing inefficient or undesirable employees.
But an official making charges against
an employe certainly should not object
to having his charges reviewed by a
detached tribunal, by some one who has
no prejudice in the matter.
Need Right of Appeal.
''Civil service employees are sub
5ected to a severe test in obtaining
their positions. Their mental quail
hcations and their character must
measure up to an exact standard
In justice to them their positions
should not be dependent upon the
whim of a temporary political su-
perior who possibly has personal or
political reasons for desiring their
removals.
ITO postal employees more than any
other Government workers should
this right OF appeal be given. man
with only postoffice training. ac-
quired after years OF study. Is abso-
lutely dependent upon his job. 1t Ii
hts life To deprive him of Ii un-
justly Is unthinkable. We find de.
partment buTeaucrats in the posta
service exercising czar-like dominion
over the lives of thousands OF men
The postal workers want this power
curtailed. They know of too many
instances where II has been abused
TO feel safe until 1t Is curtailed by
legislative enactment"
The Washington times., 1916-02-26
Congressman's Motor Car
Runs Down Aged Woman

Mrs. ]. ]. Souder, seventy-six years
old, Of 1206 X street, is at Emergency
Hospital suffering from injuries which
are not regarded as serious.
She was knocked down last night by
an automobile owned and operated by
Congressman p. Davis Oakley OF Con-
necticut.
Mr.. Oakley was driving west on X
street, near Eleventh, about 10 80 O'Clock
with a party of friends when the acci-
dent happened.
He and his party assisted the aged
woman to a nearby residence, where
first aid was administered, while walt
ing for the ambulance. He then called
up the police and reported the accident.
The Washington times., 1916-02-26
Real Estate Transfers.

to5 p street NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Turnburke TO
Joseph H. Martin. lot II. square $40. SO
(stamps tD.
Rhode Island Avenue Terrace-GeorEe d.
Reeves et ux. TO George w. Drew and l..
43i2. Is (stamps so.
Petworth-Benjamin II. Gruver ct VIZ. 30
Lewis +. and Anna La Strieter. lot sS.
square S31s SO tstamps 81.
Hampton Park-Municipai Realty Company
to Tinsley Howard. lot Sand part lot 10.
square b15s so (stamps 80 centsl. ~
Twelfth street northeast, between Eye and X
streets-Herman r. Howenstein, trustee 70
Roger J. and Elizabeth T. Culltuane. lot
S. square So SO tstamps N.50D.
The Washington times., 1916-02-26
Clerks Rider Imposition
On Business, Says Tailor

II. s. omohundro. tailor, at $40 F
street. expressed himself as strong
ly opposed to the suggested change
in the clerks hours.
1T think It would be an imposition
on the business element OF the town
to increase the clerks hours" he
said.
"It won't mean any real economy
for the Government, and II will mean
that all the stores will have to open
earlier and close later.
81 am in favor of better pay with
their present hours. and with Satur-
day half holidays the year round,
rather than increased working hours
for the clerks"
The Washington times., 1916-02-26
Money Aids Wooer, "a,
In Quick Courtship

NoBLESVILLE. Ind, Feb. @.-Rus-
sell Shugart, eighty-four. a farmer,
told In court how a man of his age goes
courting. He sued his wife, Huldah
Shugart. for a divorce and the case
was up for trial.
II only called on her four times be-
fore we were married" said Shugart.
"The first time ! gave her S25 to keep
her from working as seamstress.
The second time I gave her $50 with
which to buy a diamond ring. and the
third time l told her l would gladly
contribute $50 for a new wedding dress
II she thought the marriage would be
a so. She consented. and l gave her
the money"
A divorce was given to Mrs. ShugarI
on her cross-complaint. In which she
allegeS cruel treatment. ana asked Tor
$500 alimony. The couple lived together
three months. Mrs. Shugart gave her
age a. forty-nine.
The Washington times., 1916-02-26
PLAN
ON DORLANDR RIDER
Congressman Stafford Of Wis.,
oonsln to Propose Measure
as Concession.
Continues from First Psse3

sOguNluNou hhWAA EAaN = eBNO
to-day. IN which event confederation Of
the e9islatiye bill vii be resumed on
Tuesday. Monday II set aside for Dis
trict OF Columbia bills In the House.
Rider Due To Pass.
Congressman Stafford seemed TO think
today that the Borland nider has behind
Il enough votes to pass the, House, and
that the best thing that can be done for
the clerks IL a Saturday half holiday
amendment
CONGRESSMAN Smith OF Idaho, q former
Government employe. was added to the
ranks today Of those who will oppose
the Boriand rider, although IL is& ad-
mitted generally that the eight.h,our ,sar
Il can be stricken out On a point OF
There was talk on the Republican
part of the chamber today regarding
the plan 20 put the efficiency commits
sion at work In the various Govern'
ment department so that the workers
may be separated from tre Bhirkers u
the departments and more promouon'
made on the ground OF efficiency.
A Republican member said that un'
doubtedly something should be done o,
Congress on the subject Of the Govern
ment clerks to bring about more equi
table system of promotion:
The actual vote on the Borland ridei
may not como until late next week
There are still four hours OF genera
debate on the legislative bill. and thei
by % paragraph for debate and amend
ment, witch means that the bill is likel,
to be before the House most OF mex
week.
The Washington times., 1916-02-26
To Give Tea Today.

The washington branch OF the Asso-
citation of Collegiate Alumnae Is to give
a tea this afternoon at the Ebbitt in
honor of Miss Mabel Galr Curtis, OF
Boston. director OF the Women's Edu-
cstional and Industrial Union. Miss
Curtis will speak ON Vocational OPP
portunities for Women" Women OF
the College Womens Club have peen
invited.
The Washington times., 1916-02-26
Physician Talks on
Quackery in Medicine

Certain kinds Of quackery in medi-
cine that have been practiced for ages
were recounted In an address on Pub
lie Health" by DR.. William p. Carr.
ehief surgeon at Emergency Hospital.
before meeting OF the Keen Wells
night.
The president OF the society, Mrs. Ar
thur Macdonald. presided.
The Washington times., 1916-02-26
War Boosts Price of
Ship From $4,000 to $50, 900

MOBILE Ala, Feb. $.-The Ameri-
can schooner Lucinda Sutton, at pres
ent bound for Buenos Aires, Argentina,
was sold here today for $4,000. This
schooner was offered on the market a
year ago for 5000.
The scarcity of ships at Gulf ports
10 causing old hulks to be hauled on
shoals and repaired.
The Washington times., 1916-02-26

nnal paragraphs Of the postonIcs bin.
and. although the Rules Committe or
dered the rule several days aso. every
Tsoeiss s:!SouSa- Tor The rule. Il wasn't
IN charge Of the postoffce budget.
couldn't bulge an inch. II was then
that the legislative bill was called up
10 keep the House from loanng, and
now ccngre.sman Byrns wants TO con-
The House agreed TO six hours Of gem
eral debate on the legislative budget
About two hours were consumed yes
terday afternoon. The only speech made
on the subject OF the Borland eight-hour
amendment was delivered by Congress
man Hamill
Mr.. BorIand interrupted the New Jer-
sey member once. but when Mr.. Bor-
lard obtained the floor he did not dis
cuss his own amendment.
Mr.. Borland will deliver a speech
later on the eight-hour rider.
Meanwhile the friends OF the Gov
eminent clerk are preparing argu-
msnts against the rider and they
point OF order or defeat IL. II the
former move fails the chances appear
TO be against defeat unless yeoman
work e done by the opponents Of the
Congressman Charles r.. crips Of
Georgia, son OF the former Speaker, and
former parliamentarian OF the House. IL
presiding during the debate ON the legis-
latiye bill As explained In The Times
yesterday the bill is being considered
IN committee In the whole" with
Speaker Clark absent from the chair.
Congressman Hamili's i:eynote speech
IN behalf OF the Government clerks and
against the Boriand rider was deiiv-
erred when only. a few members were
upon the floor, but was given close at
Sntion. Tho. New Jersey member.
Democrat. said:
Confirming, Duties.
1T In true that the clerks OF the de-
partments in Washington work seven
hours. and that other classes Of Gov
eminent employees work eight hours a
day. We must. however, remember
that these men who work seven hours
are engaged IN performing duties which
are connning and which require intense
application. Consider that these men
are constantly under the eyes Of Con-
This provision Is not a progressive
| step. IL 10 step OF retrogreesion. n,
private busi2esy the tendency has been
crease ryeEes. The Government now
| prahpbeS 70 1engthen the hours OF In tsor
-end, except In some instances, to leave
wages stationary.
GsntlsTsn ,c men this prOpo:ition N vim york
tai. We ought to take the business
community into consideration because
the people OF Washington. are in a
Congress. They have no representative
on this floor. They have merely the
right to petition Congress. We ought
not. therefore, without good reason, "a
\ work havoc among the merchants. Aid
there IL no good reason for this legis-
lation. No department heads have
/ contrary to the spirit of the timof
which tends to make the working day
shorter. II Il unjust and unnecessary
II Is our plain duty TO decisively defeai
The Washington times., 1916-02-26
Plan Unjust and
Unnecessary, Says
HamilI in House

There II no good reason for this
legislation: no department heads have
called for II or recommended It. II II
contrary to the spirit Of the times.
which tends to make the working day
shorter. II is unjust and unnecessary
and ought to be decisively defeated"
The keynote speech OF those who will
oppose the Borland rider to the legis-
lative bill. which requires Government
clerks here to work eight instead OF
seven hours. was thus concluded by
Congressman James A. Hamill. OF New
Jersey. who urged the House TO 20
slow in consideration of such legisla-
ton.
Forgot To Draw Rule.
The legislative bill slipped in for con-
sideration late yesterday. when II was
suddenly discovered that the debate on
the postoffice budget. which had been
up for a week. could not proceed. A
special rule was needed to consider the
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-23
ROUMANiAN LINE AGAIN
THREATENED BY TEUTONS
Town Of Craiova, on Railway Leading
to Bucharest, In Grasp Of
invaders.

London, Nov. 22.-With the end OF
the first stage of the Franco Serbian
campaign, which resulted in the capt.
ulation OF Monastir by the Bulgarians
and Germans ard diminution of hos
tilities in the Somme region of
France. except for bombardments and
isolated infantry actions, Roumania
again has become the center Of inter
est.
Driving eastward through Western
Wallachia. the Austro-German forces
are now reaching out for Craiova, ly-
ing on the railroad midway between
the Danube town of Orsova, Hungary.
and Bucharest. This maneuver appar,
emily places a menace in the rear to
the retreat of the Roumanians fight
ing In the north of Hungarian soil and
disputing with the Austro-Germans the
passages of the Transylvanian Alps
leading to the plains of Wallachia.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-23
sERRiANs AGAIN ON NATIVE SOIL
PREPARE TO ESTABLISH CAPT.
TAL-BERLlN ADMITS EvAc-
uATiON or STRONGHOLD.
AUSTRO-G GERMANS ADVANCE
ON TRANSYLVANIAN FRONT
Teutonic Allies Force the Narrow
Mountain Passes Leading to WaIla-
chan Plain Of Roumsnia-Brit-
ish Capture More Prisoners
In the Ancre Sector.

London, Nov. 2l.--While rain and
sleet interfered with full resumption
OF operations along the Somme. addi-
tional advices served to increase the
brilliance Of General Serials French
Russian ltalian-Serbian victory In the
taking OF Monastir. II Is now doubted
here that the German. Bulgarian forces
can make complete escape from the
encircling wise OF the allied fianking
movement. Desperate fighting is pro-
ceeding as the Allies strive to close
in still further on the retreating Teu-
tons. Roads churned into sea of mud
from snow and rain will, it Is believed,
make 1t impossible for the Teutonic
sorces to proceed with sufficient haste
In their retreat to accomplish a com.
plete withdrawal of forces and equip
ment
serbians On Native Soil.
London. Nov. 21.--After having been
for months men without country.
the Serbians are again to establish
their capital on native soil. Monastir,
In Southern Serbia, for which the AL.
lied forces have been struggling since
the advance from their base at Saloni
XII began, has been evacuated by the
German and Bulgarian forces and oc.
cupied by the French and a consid.
cradle number of Serbs.
The French and Serbians have cap
tured the crest OF hills partly sur.
rounding the valley city, the Germans
found their position untenable and
withdrew, according to Berlin, TO a
new position north of Monastir which
could be defended to better advantage.
Becomes Capital Of Serbia.
Unofficial adyices from Talonixi say
a temporary capital of Serbia will bs
Immediately established at Monastir
With the re-occupation of Monastir
the railway line from the Allied base
at Saloniki now is in Allied hands.
To the east and southeast of Mon.
astir the French and Serbian troops
continue to make gains in the Germs
river region against the Teutonic Al
lies. having captured several ether
towns In this region.
A Reuter- dispatch from SaIoniki
says the German Bulgarian forces
made disorderly retreat In the direc.
ton OF Prilep.
Manv Prisoners Captured.
THE Serbians," the dispatch adds,
took great number of prisoners
and trophies, The pursuit continues
Great fires were visible in Monastir,
where violent explosions were heard
News OF the occupation by French
troops OF Monastir was received In
Paris as one OF the most important OF
the late developments of the war. II
came too late for general comment In
the French press"
The Temps points out that the sue
cess is not only OF immense moral
value but is likely to have great in.
| fiuence on subsequent Developments
In the Balkan campaign as the place
commands all the practical route,
| between the Aegean sea and the Adria.
| tic sea.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-23
RAILROAD BROTHERHOODs
MAY JOIN THE A. r. OF l.
Assiiatlon 10 Regarded Az More Than
= Possibility by influential
Federation Leaders.

Baltimore, Nov. 20. --- Afiiliation OF
the four railroad brotherhoods with
the A. r, Of l.. as a separate body Is
regarded as more than possibility by
influential federation leaders. II was
reported on reliable authority that rep
resentatises Of the railways depart
Ment Of the federation had been In con
ference with officials OF the brother,
hoods, looking to an aiiiliation Of all
railway men with the federation. Two
separate organisations OF railway en-
ployes with membership In the fedora
ton that would give them the support
Of the organized labor forces OF the
country In any effort to advance the In
terests of all organized railway work
era, was the plan. according to infor
nation obtained.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-23

Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 2o.-Memhers
Of the executive committee of the Ma
tional Association OF Master Bakers.
decided at a meeting here, to take a
poll of public sentiment on the uues-
ton of an American food embargo, II
the expression opposes the embargo,
the bakers say they win adjust their
prices to meet the increasing price in
wheat. Another advance in the price
of bread will be necessary, ii was pre-
dieted by members OF the committee
before January |.