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The Washington times., 1918-12-07
Fairfax Writes of Problems Pitfalls of the War Workers
Especially for Washington Women

Parents are sometimes resent
ful when boys and girls Of perhaps
twelve aud thirteen, having dis
covered the need Of an older
friend to confide in, have found
this confidant outside their homes.
Sometimes a child chooses a SYM
pathetic teacher for this purpose.
And in a week the teacher knows
the child better than its mother
does. Most mothers are jealous
OF an outside intimacy Of this sort
But they must see that it's their
own fault II they don't supply the
child's need for a wise, best
friend.
It's important, OF course, to
have the confidence of a young
child. But a really intelligent
mother knows that it's even more
important to have this sympathetic
relation with boys and girls in
their teens.
When your boy and girl tackle
their first grown-up difficulty, find
themselves facing their first real
problem, either they will lovingly
come to you with the whole story,
counting on your advice and sup
port, or they will miserably keep
1t to themselves, and you will find
yourself outside their lives, a
stranger.
And it must be a bitter thing
for a mother to be a stranger to
her children at the very time when
they most need her.
It's a pitiful story, that of the
tortured, puzzled mother and the
suffering daughter with the sealed
lips. 1t must be that they both
long to talk freely to each other.
But there's that closed door of
habit between them that neither
of them can unlock. 1t may be
that a few words would suffice to
answer those unasked questions,
and bring back serenity to that
household. But the words can't
be spoken, and the mother and
daughter are forced to go on lead
ing their suering, lonely, alien
lives.
Of all thrilling condolences that
a boy or girl can make. what can
be more significant than the first
love experience? Perhaps moth
ing in life will ever seem so real
and wonderful again. Perhaps
they will never be so keenly, buoy
antly happy. It's almost impera-
tive that they tell this radiant
story TO somebody, chapter after
chapter Of II. Wouldn't YOU like
10 be the person that they'll tell
T. tot
Or perhaps ia another kind of
n low story, with q sudden ending,
and troubled heart. and tears.
Wouldn't vou wish. even morr. %
be- the Kind ~ mother from whom
a child didn't k-ep that stony
srrrrt'
" you haps 10 mak . Eucre8s
~ motherhood. trv - ~ vaur
shlia's hsst fvieaA
The Washington times., 1918-12-07
TODAY'S TOPIC
TELLING MOTHER

proven faithless to her. Whatever
it may have been, 1 am sure she
longed to talk about It And If her
understanding with her mother
had been complete, she would
naturally have turned to her with
this trouble.
But l think the truth must be
that the mother hadn't succeeded,
many years previous, in establish
ing the confidence habit.
We must all remember that it's
thoroughly natural for the human
heart to discharge its burdens.
We're all ready to tell Of our happi-
ness, and If we are sure enough
Of sympathy, we tell our troubles
and our problems, too. And this
is especially true Of children. A
child conf1des as much as it dares.
II wants very much to pass on its
puzzles to somebody who can help.
1t will tell everything in its heart
The Washington times., 1918-12-07

II 1t knows 1t can trust you and
believes in your sympathy.
so the parents part plainly is to
begin as early as possible to
establish a channel of sympathy
between herself and her child. Let
1t feel that there's somebody who
is always ready to listen, who al
ways cares, and who won't scold
or be unkind whatever has hap
pened
This will take patience and self
control, but isn't it worth while?
And isn't it "up to" you. anyway,
il you are going to be any sort Of
a creditable parent? You see,
there are a great many things
that you'll never know about your
child unless he tells you himself.
But you can't force him tot confide
in you. Therefore, II you want to
be his best friend. and the per-
son he'll turn to. it's you whit
must take the lead.
The Washington times., 1918-12-07
CHRIST CHILD TAG DAYS"

Today and tomorrow are tag
days" in Washington for the benefit
of the Christ Child Society, founded
here twenty-six years ago, and hav-
ing for, its object the supplying of
Door children, at Christmas time,
with clothing, games, toys and other
nice things. -.
Every little child who timidly
writes to the society or to Santa
Claus personally receives what Is
craved, if possible to be had.
Noted Washington women COM
nose the committee on arrangements.
The Washington times., 1918-12-07
Landis' Farm RecOIIectiOns.

Former Congressman CHARLES
LANDIS, who now represents the
DuPonts in Washington, was asking
q friend about corn shucking on the
farms And then Landis told a story
about how the LANDIS boys obtain
ed the opportunity to get away from
the farm upon which they were
raised:
Father owned two horses and all
of MS worked with him on the farm
to FEED THE HORSES" he said.
FINALLY one of the horses died and
the other became sick. There was
no money to buy more, so that let
The Washington times., 1918-12-07

-
He does not
add that all OF
the four boys
went to high
places in the
world. CHAR
LES and FRED
both becam e
c o n e T essmen
from Indiana,
Fred having pre-
viously been a
good newspaper
man and since.
leaving Congress
The Washington times., 1918-12-07
HEARD AND SEEN

Going to the Loans and Currsncy
division Of the Treasury to see about
Liberty bond, was pretty sure
there would be cause for q kick. But
there was not In q minute MISS
MARIE TRICOU, who understands
all about Government bonds, hshed
it out and handed it over.
This division, which has charge Of
all issues Of Government bonds, now
employs 1,400 clerks. ". 8
BR0UGHTON, the chief, keeps .
cool head under the swamp Of work.
The veteran C. N. McGROARTY,
through whose hands millions of
bonds passed for transfer before the
war, continues as MR. BR0UGH
TONS principal assistant
In McGROARTY'S office there are
some Of the best women clerks in
the world, who daily handle bonds
In great amounts without mistakes.
Among these are Miss MARY B.
JONES. Miss MARY R ROACH and
Mrs. KATIE WADE.
PERRY HEATH found himseh
with ten street car tickets he could
not use when the cash-fare order
went into effect December 1. A con-
ductor told him to 60 10 the George
town offices of the Capital Traction,
where they would be redeemed.
81 won't bother about them" said
Heath, 'but I'll bet there are 10000
people in Washington who have on
hand from one to several tickets who
will never offer them for redemption
The roads ought to make quite q liz
tie money out of this"
Mr.. HEATH, who was Assistmt
Postmaster General under President
Mckinley and power in Repubh-
can politics, was talking with ex-
United States Senator HENRY
HANSBROUGH, Of North Dakota,
who has lived a retired life in the
District for some years.
In his Young days Mr.. HANS
BROUGH was a newspaper compost
tor. That was before linotype ma
chimes were invented. In the Senate
with him was the late Senator GAL
who had also been a print
er. These two men and HEATH,
also a printer, one day happened 10
meet WILLIS MOORE, once diree-
tor of the Weather Bureau, and Con-
gresham GEORGE W. FAIRCHILD
Of New York, two old-time compost
tors, and they had a reunion,
MOORE and FAIRCHIED at one
time worked in the same alley" to-
gether, setting type in the old way.
HENRY HANFORD, as to whose
Biblical knowledge I recently made
Joking reference. conVinces me that
he is widely learned In this greatest
Of books. He reproves me for At
tempting to quote them or that
part % them which may be the code
Of another mans life he has, ~
says. several copies % the Bible.
Dne of which I will gladly part With
traits for your enlightenment IN
general will also permit you ac-
'css. " you desire. 20 my oSn
WELL THrMnED persanal coy,
Fith numerous marksi psasaGea,
shirh NAV serve o. enliEhtes yea -
N thnss whieh appeal mNIt to ~
4 h dan EeFona fur lfFsiiaioaa =
''asmEa =" au~is aeslluss
The Washington times., 1918-12-07
High Grade
Patriotism!

That $1,000 which Washington
letter carriers are going to get
for War Savings Stamps sub
scriptions will stimulate lively
work and will materially aid in
putting Washington over the top
in raising its quota
High-grade patriotism was dis
played by Berberich's stores in
making such n large contribution
10 the cause of their country.
The Washington times., 1918-12-07

an author. KENESAW Lands
is the famous Federal judge Of Chi
cago who has swatted trusts and
crooked labor leaders without mercy.
The fourth brother became post
master at San Juan, Porto Rico. and
then went to higher places
The Washington times., 1918-12-07

y. y wALKER. about the Ras
inrrcaac asked for. do YOU know that
tho Eas company IN Indianapolis
makes md sslls gaF for 81 -rnts .
thousand fsetf And that ihg MI
yais company n uouton els feg
- eewts ~ lemfS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-21
SIX UNMASKED THIEVES
IN AUTOMOBILE GET $4,000
i";Emn.ter ;sn Frank Hrown, OF General
Vict,,, nt IN Mnssachusetts,

ENEkETT., MASS December 90
@ "aS uninasked men in Il black touring
ca To- day held up Frank r. Brnvn
p:aymastcr of the General Eiectri,. il.
ooinnany. robbed him of $4,000. The
Weekiy pay roll of the company!s s,,anI
!!oundry here. and made their esc.nc
rom ron, tnickly populated neighborhood
IL, ~. shooting and seriously wounding
m m ,pa!naSter as he sat helpless wifi
hiS hands held over his head. Browns
icai 'o ~ pc trit-
WITH Brown at the time Of the hold.
iiner Tn wern en, ms rs guard special police Of
,,''r ,,Ir. ann me chauffeur. All three men
by surprise No"'P'''c's
me robbery was accomplished under
co'cr or automatic pistols held by five
oi thc ropberS. Brown was shot afta-
ame an rooberS had secured the money.
Vii ".i,io,,, 90, S uinS 70 his two companions.
me nishwaymcn disappeared in the
TrrIo"ueu traii'c headed toward Boston.
their identity. 'U'' 'S ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-21
ASK CONGRESS PROVIDE
S2G,935,000 FOR RIVERS
Purchase Of Chesapeake and Dela-
ware Canal and Improvement
Thereof Principal New Project.
is VA ALCED AT S2,J1I, 900
Tangicr Channel, In Virginia, Is In
Guided With S16,434, and Pagan
River Is Mentioned for $4,000
Appropriation.
IS VALUED At s2,514,ooo

WASHINGTON December o0-More
thah forty new Improvement projects
are Included in the l92U\ rivers and
harhorS bill. which was completed to-
night by the House committee The
measure carries appropriations total!ug
$2G.s35. 000.
For the new work. which is scat
tered along the Atlantic and CUR and
Pacific coasts and the Great Lakes the
iture OF SS.16S. 900 while the cost OF
iurther improvements on existing prof.
ects amounts to Sl5,224.00o. Maintc-
nance cost on other work totals $2-
$4,000,
Purchase OF the chesapeake and De-,
aware Canal, and It's deepening TO
twelve feet. is the principal new proj-
eel. An appropriation of SS.0Do.00o is
proposed. The measure provides tha,
an appraised price OF s2.5l4 900 The
woik OF changing from a lock to Il sea
level canal will cost $4,000, ,0Oo accord
ing TO estimates given the committee
put tne plan now is to make the APP
preparations yearly as the work pro
crosses.
The princina items. for maintenance
ior new projects include; Maryland-
TanGier channel, siG.434; Pagan River.
10000 North Carolina-Bar at Cane
Fear River. s39S,ooo. 10 be deepencd
from 'wenty-siX 10 thirty feet: north
fort harbor. sla.90o. Georgia .a--Bruns-
harbor to twenty-cight feet. and also
the channel up to the city. Tennessee
Cumberland River between Nashville
and Burnside, $4,000
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-21
Opportunity No. 10.
CARL r. GRAY WILL LEAVE
RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION
Former Western MnryInmd's President,
Chief OF Division or Operations,
ia Take Rest.
IBy Associated Press

WASHINGTON. December 2o.-Carl
r. Gray. Of Baltimore. director Of the
division of operations of tle railroa Il
administration. has resigned. and Di-
rector-Gcneral McAdoo has accept cd
his resignation, effective January Is.
Mr.. Gray, who formerly was president
of the Western Maryland Iiailroad,
said he needed Il complete rest.
In announcing the resignation to-
night, Mr.. McAdoo said no successor
30 Mr.. Gray has been appointed. Mr..
Gray resigned as president of tho
Western Maryland to take up his duties
with the railroad administration last
January.
In his letter to Mr.. Gray. accepting
the resignation. DircctorCcncral Me-
Adoo said:
"You have served with such marked
ability, loyalty and patriotism and
have rendered service of such great
value in the responsible post you have
occupied What your resignation is a
great loss to the railroad administra-
tion and to the country. You have
not only lghtcned my burden by your
effective cooperation. but YOU have
rendered service Of the richest char
actcr TO your country"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-21
Playing HIide-and-Seek
Wi h U-Boats in Storm

Now thnt the war In over md the
victory won. thrilling stories OF the
scn nny be told-storIeS which even
few weeks nEO would not have
FOUND their way pnst the censor. In
fO-mOrroN'S issue OF The Times
Dispatch Clair Prire relntes tho sb-
sorbinE tale "s how Renr-A
todmnn'- sTuadron Joined ADMIRAL
Brntty's grand hcct In bottIin= I'M
the Hun. For the nrxt time tho
public learns of TINT memorable
dash of the Atlantic neet TO Eu-
rope when the call TO Nnr came,
how the crossing wna marked by n
storm described as the worst IN the
memory of navy men, md how In
the midst Of these terrrrx OF the
deep the 1ife-nnd-denth game of
hfdc-nnd- -Eo-scek with the subma-
rines wns played. Incidentally he
drives home the Lesson learned
from the wa. TINT tho milton which
controls the sens In the nntion
which will come out victorious IN
conflict.
This thrilling story viii nppear
to-a,OrroN.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-21
CALLS
TWO MEN TO FRANCE
Bernard M. Baruch and Vance G..
Mccormick Are Summoned
to Peace Conference.
ALLEGATION OF MATERIALS
Believed Problem Of Open Mar
kcts Has Assumed Vital
Importance

WASlilNGTON, December 2l-Thc
caDi"d summons Of President Wilson TO
Bernard NJ Earuch. chairman Of tho
War Industries Board. and Vance c.
Mccormick. chairman OF tho War Trade
Beard. 20 jo!n him In Franco is re-
carried here as indicating the import
arce tn" ALLEGATION OF raw materials
and the problem of open rnarkeas is
Ass SsininS mt tho peace conference.
Previously warned tina, they might
be Summoned. 10th werc ready and
expect TO sail together early next week
i!oth ar" authorities on raw material
Hr. i;aruch IL familiar with all Of the
industrial! necessities Of Aincrica while
IN Mr. Mct"rInick's hands has been the
handlinE Of The blockade and the en-
Dafro. lhe two Instruments which have
controlled the fOW OF Supnliov from
tils count'y TO the desired destinations.
The Presidents advisers told him bn-
fore he left that free access by every
nation TO the raw materials il needed
FOR It's Industries must hc assured be
arT agreement for peace If IL we're
to hr permanent.
But America. before throwing her
markets wide open TO the world must
consider her obligations TO hor own in
uHStri"s. her allies and TO the starving
smaller states OF Europe France. cs
rcchlly has urged that America con-
thue her system of embargoeS and bv
permits and licenses direct tho nov OF
iooh and supplies first to her and Bel
riUni.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-21
Children of France Now
Think Wilson Real Santa

PARIS. December 2O.-ThousnndS
OF letters. many OF them from chill
dren, are received dnfIy by President
wilson, hundreds of IEscscnts nIso
nrc pouring In ON him, Including
dofls, carved wood sets. countless
Germnn helmets and other trophies
frGns French soldiers.
To-day Mr. Wilson received "a let
ter from little Spanish hoy from
Madrid. The boy said he hnd hcnrd
the President came to Europe TO
hrinE Christmas presents to MI t:te
children. He added he wished the
President would not forget him md
the other children OF Madrid.
MIR. Wilson Kent tho hoy per-
sonnl letter, saying he felt nure thI.
Christmas would br u very hnppy
one for niI hrcnuse of peace. but
thnt tho President did not have
enough money TO buy Christmas
presents for nil the little children
OF Europe. Dir. Wilson added IL nc
could nc would bc only too happy
To do 80.
The President IL making II u
point to answer every letter re-
criycd. The Hood OF mniI keeps
hnlf Il dozen stenoErnphers busy.
An odd feature il that the E'resi-
dents mail includes letters from
children not only in the allied raun-
tries. hut from IIoIinnd, SwiyIrr-
land. Spain and other neutrnh. "a
well. All arc OF the frIcndlirst
character.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-21
281 PRISONERS LIBERATED
Governor Williams Considered That
Prnprr Manner t0 Celebrate
Ills Fifieth BirthJny

OKLAHOMA CITY. OKLA. pec,,n
per .c-Two hundred and eighty one
prisoners in Oklnhoma's peual ins,itu.
t!ons were liberated today by Go,
crnor T. l.. Williams as token OF
thanksgiving in celebration Of his
nftteth birthday. The birthday christ.
mas gifts which the Governor gave
out were IN the form OF loo pardons
paroles and rcprieves. while I75 other
were given expiration pardons. Twen.
ty-siN Of tho freed men had been con.
victcd OF murder and given life sen.
tchccs; ciEhtY were sent up for terms
%! on" 10 twenty-five years for various
other capital crimes OF the loo gifts
from the Governor. cIghty-onc are ma
roles, nNr arc full and complete par
nohs. fourteen are rcpricvcs and siN
are combinations
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-21
500 WOUNDED ARRIVE At
NESTHAMPTON HOSPITAL
Second Contingent of Veterans
Reaches City From New
port News.
BE HERE THROUGH HOLIDAYS
Elaborate Plans Being Made to En-
tcrtain Heroes During Stay-Later
Go to Points Nearest Iiomcs-All
Needs Being Met.

The second consignment OF sick and
wounded soldiers from overseas. about
800. arrived at Dcbarkation Hospital
No. 81. at Wcsthampton. last night.
from Newport News. The first train
over tho spur tract; OF the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railroad arrived at the hos
iital grounds at 40 o'clock. followed
twenty minutes later By the second
train over tho Same route.
when the trains came TO ii stop
practically the whole hospital per-
sonnel, both officers and enlisted men.
We're present to carry on the work Of
assigning and assisting the men tn
the!- quarters in the various buildings
formerly occupied by Richmond and
WesthamptOn Colleges Further as
sis'ancc was given by members OF the
Red Cross motor corps. which was
formed recently with the sole purpose
Of assisting In TRANSPORTING the wound
ed from place to place.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-21
ELEVEN MILLION ENROLL
Southern Division Makes t:r.,, Sho,x
ing With Total OF cOS, 900
New Members

WASHINGTON. December 90
Eleven million persons had answered.
I" the American Red Cross "Chrislmas
roll call up I" Thursday night. ar.
c"rdinS l" reports received to-day AT
htadiuarterS This number, IL was
stated IS more than the total num-
Der OF new, members set as a goal in
the irst Christmas membership drive
Reports from the Southern a;vieiou
announced tonight show Norih and
south. Carolina. Georgia. Tennessee
and Florida 20S,00O
The Potomac division tiyures were
not given.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-21
MESSAGES BY WIRELESS
TO RETURNING SOLDIERS
Government Announces New Plan
Whereby Relatives Nny Get
Word to the Men.
fRy Associated Press. J

NEW YORK. December 20.-Rela-
tives and friends of soldiers returning
on transports from overseas may com
municate with them by wireless and
receive answers to their messages
under a Navy Department agreement
announced here tonight
The announcement says messages
may be filed at any telegraph office
and will be relaycd to New York. Bos-
ton or some other naval radio base.
where they will be flashed TO the in :,
coming ships. Answers will come over
the same route.
Charges for the service via New York
are t6 cents Il word
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-21
NAY ALSO SUMMON
FTEI. ADMINISTRATOR

In tho final conclusion on these n-oh
lens. Messrs. Baruch. Mccormick, IIur-
icy and Hoover rill participates with
IN" PRESIDENT Dr. Garteld' fuel ad-
ihinistrator may also be called over
me opposition of President Wilson
70 The allied suggestion of Herbert
hoover for administrator OF an allied
pooi Of raw materials is regarded hor.
as one OF the moves in Americas cam
paiEn to conserve her raw materials
$" thai there may be no slowing down
o' h"r industries. no Interference with
employment nnd no lowerinr or mo
standard Of labor
y further step in tho same campaign
iS expected 10 devclop in the iI:,se of
representatives in the introduction of
= resolution calling on the War Trade
noard and. possibly. tho War Industries
Soard and Department to report on
pius average for export. the nrobn h;o
cNnnrt dnfnnnd from the various coun-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-21
MAY OUTLINE.
I:XPORTATIOS pnJIcrJ.S

congress may then outline a policy
rcEarding expectations of raw ma
BOARD with it's power Of LAYING en-
bargoes. or may transfer that nownr
10 the Department Of Commerce n
protec' raw materials by the heavy
worked up here cheaper than ,be;r
hhished products can be imported
AMERICAN industry is preparing 70
I'iie up with the government ana IN
sh nush great sales camnaien abroaJ
l. nc ne copper and chemical interests have
airraHy organized expert selling pools,
nnu me steer and tinplate industries
iat uHde rstood TO have similar orrani
zations IN mind American raw M.
teriais ar" to b" made into fnishsd
pnoduc's in America by American iabo-
IN an american standard of wages
leaders, OF industry have agreed pnh
''""ers OF labor are with them '
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-21
Charlie. II. ,tcs<e. n.,d

II. Mckee. president Of the ST. Louis
Globe Democrat. died last night Of
pneumonia which followed an attack
ty-six years old. and has been con
nected with the Globe Democrat mir
ty-two years. He was elected prcsi.
dent Of :he ncWspaper in 19l5
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-21
ROYAL ENTERTAINMENT
FOR HEROES WHILE IIEnE

, on Christmas Eve night. thirty OF
kicnmond's best singers. under tho di-
Tecti0n Of Professor T. Flaxington
iiarkcr, Will go to Westhamptou and
sing Christmas carols in every section
OF the hospital grounds so that every
man may hear the singing at least
once. Old English ballads will be sung.
as well as the jovial marching tunes
ana popular airs that the soldiers like
most of all. And then when the mon
wake III. Christmas morning they will
ma on their beds tightly stock
inGs filed with candy and cigarettes
ana iitt!e daintics dear to their hearts
This work will bc in charge Of the Red
troSs ana Will he further evidence that
TINS agency ministers to the men In
service at home as we'll az abroad
1t is planned to have every one Of
the men at the hospital take Christmas
dinner in some Richmond home. The
local organization Of the War Camp
community Service asks every family
in this city which is willing TO have
ono or more of the overseas men with
them for Christmas dinner to COM
Innnicate with the secretary. G.. II.
Wim:rcy. nt the Army and Navy Club.
seventh and Franklin Streets.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-21
100000 DISCHARGED
Number OF Soldiers Mustered Ont Is
Now RrmrhinE Total OF
150,OuO Per Week.

WASlllNGTOE. December 2o-Threc
hundred thousand soldiers have al
ready been mustered out, ana The rate
nl discharge lS now approaching
lIo.00o per week. These figures. which
were announced as approXi innate today
Ivy Secretary OF War Baker. is. he iu-
dicated. largely in excess Of the work
II was expected the muster officers
could do.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-21
steamer Overdue.

NORFOLK, VA, December 23.-The
Argentine transport Chacc. three days
overdue from New York. reached
Hampton Roads to-day. The captain
said that the dense .soE and storm
forced him far Off OF his course to
sea in order TO avoiG coast dangers.