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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-23
DEMANDS 5OMORE
CARS FOR WRECO

The Public Utilities Company has
received from w. Nick. Clayton, act
ing for the Federation Of Citizens As
sOciations. a request that it issue an
order compelling the Washington
Railway and Electric Company to buy
not less than fifty new cars. The let
ter explains that this company about
a year ago purchased fifty cars, but
that thirty-two were burned in the
car barns at lexington, leaving a net
increase OF only twenty. The Capital
Traction Company, 1t is stated, will
soon have sixty new cars in opera
ton.
Mr.. Clayton deplored the poor serv-
ice on many lines of the w R. and E.
and states that without rolling stock
the company cannot improve. eondi-
tions.
Fifty new cars would cost the com
pany about $500, 900. 1t officials state
that It has no money to do this and
practically no credit. II Il offers
bonds they will not bring a good price
because OF its low credit and its imam
cial condition generally.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-23

This is the story of a battle-a
battle against odds, lost when the vic
tory was in sight.
The struggle began four years ago.
when Isaac Halbhnger, a paper
hanger, began to feel the real hard
ships OF sending his two little daugh-
tiers to high school, supporting his
family and meeting the expenses
which continued to increase, while his
too small salary remained the same.
1t was a hard fight, but victory was
in sight. BY dint OF saving-hard,
rigid saving-and by working over
time, he was getting ahead"
The little home at 453 Q street
northwest became a little brighter;
there were "extras" now and then,
and one OF the girls. finishing her
high school course, secured a position.
This summer both the girls, Sarah and
Lena, were working.
And then came the end.
Home Defense Lacquer.
Mr.. HalbAnger was a member of the
Home Defense League. He was a
volunteer policeman. Last night, when
guards were needed. he told his wife
he must go. They sat at the supper
table and discussed the situation
which spread terror into more hearts
than one, and all during the meal his
wife begged him to stay; not to go
out and risk his life.
But the husband laughed off the
fears OF his wife and two girls.
Don't worry, mother" he said;
Just keep the hall light burning, and
IL you are too nervous you and the
girls can sit up for me awhile. I'll
be home early"
He kissed them good-by at the gate,
and left.
The mother and her two girls did
sit up. They sat in the front room,
sewing and talking, trying to keep
up their spirits. and often Mrs. Halb-
finger rose and looked out the win
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-23
.ONLY VOTE AGAINST
BONUS IS BLANTON'S

Congressman Blanton Of Texas was
the only member Of the House who
voted yesterday in favor Of denying
q $240-a-year bonus, previously au-
thorized by Congress- for Federal
employees to such employees as should
benefit under the Nolan S3-a-day
minimum wage bill The wage bill
was passed by the House.
Mr.. Blanton recently attacked Gov
eminent clerks generally, seemingly
on account OF two who have died.
leaving their widows money enough
to live on. In the same attack he
bitterly denounced Government en-
ployes who have relatives on the
Government pay roll, calling on Cabi-
net officers to disclose to Congress
Just what fearful secrets In this re-
spect the pay rolls are hiding. At
the end Of his diatribe It was shown
that Mr.. BIanton himself has had
practically his whole family on the
House pay roll.
Before coming to Congress, Mr..
Blanton announced throughout his
district that he intended to spur Con-
gress On to much better things than
Il had ever accomplished before, and
pledged his constituents that he
would force the House to convene at
8 o'clock daily instead OF noon.
He charged Champ Clark with be-
ing . pink tea" addict.
Samuel GompeFs, president OF the
American Federation of Labor, calls
him "Bleating" Blanton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-23
HOW TO STUDY AND ANALYZE
MARK-DOWNS
By THE MERCHANDISE MAN.

when at the end Of the year the
data was collected and classified
and studied it showed that many
reforms were needed.
The next year mark-downs dwin-
died anywhere from per cent to
z per cent, because the scientific
study Of the mark-downs Of the
previous year showed up the
weaknesses Of the manufacturers,
their merchandise and in two
cases the buyer.
If you merchants who read this
article will have a mark-down
book placed in each department Of
your store, so that full and intel
igent information may be given
you as to why the mark-down was
made, and the name Of the man
ufacturer who made the goods
given, you will have at your fin
gers end better grasp on your
business than YOU ever had before
and will be able to control your
losses, by effecting immediate re-
forms that will prevent a future
occurrence.
During the war we heard a good
deal about the return goods problem
and an effort made to put an end
to the practice, but / know Of only
one store that ever made a study
of the cause and solved a national
problem, which was another ex-
ample that it is one of the many
that are merely exaggerations Of
common difficulties.
a L., TIL, Uh,.Jo, C,,.,rI;nofs Tr,c u.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-23
URGES FIREARMS
SALES REGULATED
Major Pullman Declares Riots
Emphasize Need of Stringent
Law Here.


The outbreak OF riotfng emphasizes
the need for increased police auth
GRITTY to regulate more strictly the
sale Of firearms OF all kinds, said
Major Raymond w. Pullman, chief
Of police. this morning.
AT the present time" he said, "a
person may purchase a revolver by
going in any store that sells firearms
and putting down the money for the
weapon, go out and kill a person in
the next half hour. Many crimes re-
suit from persons buying revolvers
in like manner and shooting others
during a fit of passion.
"There is great need at the pres
emit time of a law which would make
it necessary for every person to
make a written application to a deal
er for the purchase of a firearm and
the dealer should be prohibited from
making delivery for at least fifteen
days after application IS made. This
period would give the Police Depart
ment time to inquire into the char.
acter of the prospective purchaser
and, incidentally, give the prospective
purchaser time TO lose his Mt Of pas
sion If he desires to purchase the
revolver to harm anyone else.
persons should not be prohibited
from purchasing firearms for the pro
lection Of their homes, but all persons
owning firearms should be registered
and unregistered firearms should be
confiscated OF the persons murdered
by firearms, fully two-thirds OF the
murders are committed by irresponsi-
BILE persons who never should have
been allowed to purchase q weapon,
and if they were in possession of a
weapon this fact should have been
known to the police.
by all means there should be bet
ter regulation Of frearm sales"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-23
Negroes Bullet Ends
Guards Life Struggle
With Victory In Sight

dow, down the street, hoping to see
her husband coming back early. as
he said he would.
Get Word of Death.
And then came the news of his
death First it reached them in
rumors; neighbor, hearing from 9TH
ers brought snatches OF information
picked up from sidewalk converse
ton. And then. later, came the real
news.
Standing at the corner OF Ninth and
NJ streets northwest with another
Home Defense League guard, Ben
jamin Belmont. OF Cos p street north
west, Mr.. Halbfinger saw a negro,
with a suspicious bulge in his pocket.
He called to him to stop. The negro
drew a revolver. fired point blank
at Halbfinger, who fell to the pave
ment dead, with a bullet through his
heart.
There il a sad little group of
mourners in the little house on Q
street today. The wife. Frustrated
with the grief she cannot realize, and
the two daughters, Sarah. eighteen
years old, and Lena, sixteen, comfort
ing her when they can, themselves
needing comfort.
NeIShbOra Give Help.
Kind neighbors have been with the
little family all morning. There are
no close friends. and no relatives,
in Washington. The Halbhngers kept
to themselves, the neighbors say al
ways cheerful and ready with a smil-
ing greeting, but not exchanging
many visits.
Mr.. Halbfnger had an insurance
policy but IT is said several premium
payments have lapsed.
Lena, the youngest daughter, met a
of The Times this
morning. Bravely she choked back
the tears
We have no friends, now father is
Head" she said. 81 don't know what
we are going to do"
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"Charlie," said to the shee
buyer one day, "your mark-downs
were 1920 last year.
"Can you tell me why"
Haven't the slightest idea IN
the world" he said, ''but guess the
people thought they could buy
cheaper somewhere else. and had
to get out from under"
"Can you tell me why you
marked the So shoes down to
$4.s5?"
Charlie shrugged his shoulders,
and said "that lot came from the
B. & S. people, and l had had so
many pairs to make good because
they broke at the side, and I
thought 1 had better get nd Of
them at any price"
"Can you tell me why X42,
which understand is one Of your
best selling numbers, is on your
odd lot table,"
"Sure I can, couldn't fill in sizes
in time for this season, so I just
threw the balance left out at a
price"
"All right" I said, "but where
are your records for all these
doings, where are your records
giving in detail purchase for pur-
chase and manufacture for manu-
facture?"
al don't keep such records. never
have, and never WILL" said Charlie.
But Charlie did and so did all
the other department heads, and
,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-23
HAD To Do HIS OWN
WASHING, HE SAYS

Denying his wife's allegations OF
cruelty, desertion and non-support in
her suit for a limited divorce, Clifton
N. Elliott today filed a cross bill in
the District Supreme Court. He asks
for a limited divorce from Mrs. LII
liam Elliott and for the custody Of
their child.
Elliott, represented by Attorney
James B. Flynn. alleges that on one
occasion his wife attacked him with a
hatpin and struck him in the face.
He left her then, he says, telling her
he was afraid to live with a woma \
like that. Elliott declares he FIRE
quently scrubbed the floors of tho
house and the windows" and that he
had 70 wash his own clothes He also
claims his mott 2r-in-law was too
conspicuous IN his marital fife.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-23

Action on the formation of q perma-
nent food selling organization in the
District of Columbia is going forward
today as a result of action taken at q
meeting of Washington residents In
the board room OF the District build
ing Monday night.
Approval OF the projected organiza-
ton was voted unanimously, and John
G. McGrath was named chairman OF a
committee Of I'VE to formulate plans
for the permanent organization.
Representatives Of the Federal en-
ployes' unions, community center
cooperative stores. and various Gov
eminent departments, all interested in
helping to reduce the high cost of
food in Washington, attended the
meeting.
Tentative plans. which call for the
Incorporation of the community food
selling organization under the laws of
the District, were outlined at the
meeting.
want $4,000 Fund.
It Is expected that Il fund Of $4,000
will be raised in order to finance the
project, and residents of washington
given an opportunity to become
shareholders. Responsible officials
will be chosen officers Of the COM
munity food selling organization, &C
cording to present plans.
Mr.. McGrath explained that it
would be impossible to conduct the
community food business on surplus
army food alone, and said II would
be necessary to purchase food from
ia 90 g1k -
for consumption.
c. d. Ambrose, representing q Chi
cago company, stated that his firm,
which deals in preserves and jellies
OF every variety, is prepared to fur
ntsh foodstuffs to the community food
selling organization for less than
wholesale prices.
Other companies, according to Mr..
McGrath, are prepared to furnish food
at wholesale prices, which will mean a
material reduction in retail prices to
the Washington consumers under the
community selling plan.
Saving Of 100 Per Cent.
"A saving of almost 100 per cent
10 the consumer will be effected in
this way" stated Mr. Ambrose.
Favorable action on the Kelly bill,
which provides for the even distribu-
ton OF surplus army foodstuffs to
individuals, was favored at the meet
ing.
The bin has been introduced in the
House by Congressman NJ Clyde Kelly
Of Pennsylvania
Other members Of the committee,
headed by Mr.. McGrath. which will
draw up plans for the furtherance Of
the community food selling move
ment, are as follows:
w. Carson Ryan. president Of Fed
eral Employees Union, No. 2. Miss
Cecil B. Norton, general community
secretary, and A. J. Driscoll, repre-
senting the citizens ASSOCIATIONS of
the District.
Another meeting will be called as
soon as the special committee drafts
resolution for presentation to the
general committee, Mr.. McGratn
stated.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-23
BILL WOULD PERMIT
.PAWNBROKERSHERE

A law to license and regulate pawn
brokers in the District, which limits
interest to Pa per cent. has been in
tToducsd in the Senate by Senator
Capper OF Kansas, a member OF the
District Committee.
The District Commissioners would
grant licenses to pawnbrokers who
would pay an annual fee OF $500 and
furnish $4,000 bonds. Daily reports
Of business transactions would have
to be made to the police department
and violation Of the law would be
punishable by revocation OF license
and q fine Of $500. The bill was re-
ferred to the District Committee.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-23
new MEMBERS OF
GONZAGA FACULTY

Robert T. Smith. s. J.. and Augustus s.
Travers, s. J., OF the Woodstock Col
Iege. Woodstock. Va will become
members OF the Gonzaga College fac
ulty, it was announced today. taking
the places OF Charles NJ Roddy, who
will go to the Brooklyn College, and
Santo Catalano, who will go to BOs-
ton.
The Rev. Fred G. Boehm. who has
been assisting at st. Aloysius Church
for the summer, will go to Boston
College.
The Rev. John I. Quirk. OF the
Georgetown College, will not be on
the faculty OF that college next year.
owing to i'll health. No other George
town changes are to be made.
II Il to your best interest to put
your Liberty Bond interest In ". 8. 3.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-23
CHARGES PUBLISHERS STOLE
HER 100 BIBLE STORIES

Mrs. Anna L. Colcord has filed suit
for injunction in the District Court
against the Review and Herald Pub
fishing Company, of Takoma Park to
prevent the uatter from Incorporating
100 Bible tSories and Where to Find
Them" OF which she she says she is
the author, with its publication called
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-23
c. K. MOVE TO
KEEPO.C.FOOD
PRICES DOWN
Associations interested in Per-
manent Organization Name
Committee to Draft Plans.

Senator Fall, chairman of the
senate District subcommittee that
has begun to investigate the high
cost of living in Washington. an
nOunced today that hearings
would not be held until some time
next week.
The committee members are
meeting daily to discuss plans Of
procedure In regard to tie inveS-
tiGatIOn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-23
WIFE SUES FOR DIVORCE.

Eleanor z. Grove today filed suit in
the District Supreme Court against
Raymond E. Grove for q limited d.
Agorce, alimony and the custody Of
their three children, alleging deser-
ton and non-support They were
married IN this city November IL,
1905. Attorney Harry W. Brimer ap-
pears for Mrs. Grove.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-23
EXPECT EARLY
SENATEACT|ON
ONNOLANBI
Author of Measure to Urge Pas
sage of Higher Pay for U. S.
Employees.

Early consideration BY the Senate
OF the $3-a-day minimum wage bill
which passed the House yesterday BY
a vote Of 327 to 4s, was promised to-
day by friends Of the measure.
Congressman John l. Nolan, author
OF the bill. will appear before the
Senate Committee on Education and
Labor and urge favorable action
The bill provides for an increase in
pay for the lowest paid employees OF
the District and Federal government.
Those employees now receiving $500
to $500 will receive the minimum OF
$1,OsO per year.
6s,OoO WORKERS Arrested.
About $4,000 employees win be az
fected by the provisions Of the bill.
OF these $500 are District Of Colum-
bIa employees
Within q few weeks therefore. Il
Is estimated by officers of the Nation
al Federation OF Federal Employees.
some $1,000 Government workers
throughout the country will ind their
pay increased to 50 per day or $1,000
per year.
The largest groups OF employees
thus benehting are to be found In
the custom service, lighthouse and
Indian service. custodians, janitors.
and charwomen in the Federal build
IngS throughout the country, the H.
braries Of Congress and the District
Of Columbia, the women OF the Blu
reau OF Engraving and Printing and
the Government Printing Office, large
numbers Of clerks. guards, and
watchmen, in all the executive de-
partments in Washington. the school
teachers and janitors OF the District
of Columbia
Polls Big Vote.
The Nolan bill, sponsored by one OF
the Progressive Republican leaders
of the House. has polled q total vote.
which Is one OF the largest recorded
IN the House In recent years.
This fact, according to President
Luther c. Stewart. OF the National
Federation Of Federal Employees, 10
due primarily to the earnest and un-
firing efforts Of Representative No
Ian. and Is doubly gratifying to the
organized Government employees as
testimony to the fact that their case
is after many years. at length becom-
ing understood In Congress.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-23

Again and again have heads Of
departments recommended that q Law
be enacted which would require re-
tirement at given age, and at the
same time make such just provisions
for the material needs Of the retired
employe as will secure him against
actual want.
Any system which permits the pub
lie business to be carried on without
fulfilling this requirement 10 unjust
to the public. Further, 1t Is unjust to
the employe.
The plan contemplated by the bill
is what IL known as q partially con-
tributory plan. OF whatever nature
the ultimate conclusion 1t is certain
that at the present time the straight
pension plan, aside from the sup
port IL would ind among employees,
would not have the approval Of q
general public
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-23
PENSION BILL
EXPLA|NEDBY
SEN. STERLING
Senator Attacks Present Sys-
TEN as Vicious From Stand
point of Economy.

Senator Sterling submitted to the
Senate today the report OF the Civil
Service Committee in favor Of the
immediate adoption OF the Sterling.
Lehlbach retirement bill for employees
of the Federal District government.
The main purposes to be accom-
pUshed by such legislation, Senator
Sterling said in his report, are:
(a) Greater efficiency and economy
in Government service.
(b) A moderate provision for the
material welfare Of those who, By
reason Of length OF service and their
ability to no longer render full or eff
cient service, are obliged to retire.
Explains HardshIDs.
Senator Sterling explained the hard
ships involved both on the Govern
ment and the aged employees under the
present system.
THE system is vicious, both from
the standpoint Of economy and ef-
ficiency," said the Senator. ITO the
extent that the employe, drawing the
regular salary that his position COM
mands il unable to perforrS fully or
efficiently the work Of the average
person In a like position, such en-
ploye ID penstoner OF the Govern
ment, and the attention Of your COM
mittee has been called to many
cases where the service rendered by
the employe was so slight that he
was practically q pensioner to the
full amount Of his salary. While
such employees are not pensioners, the
system which permits them to be
such is not a pension system.
The report continued: The system
IL unjust to the head Of q department
or bureau charged with the RESPONSE
bility Of the efficient and economical
management OF the business Of sueh
department or bureau. Few WouII
say that the human sympathy which
retains the aged employe after his
usefulness is gone, in whole or in
part, is not without commentator,
and yet the public demands and
rightfully that the public business be
conducted both economically and eff
hciently.
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Great Burden.

ut is conceded that 1t would be Q
great burden upon the Government.
The employees themselves now realize
the situation and in order that there
may be relief from present condi-
lions, are ready to contribute a Just
proportion Of the amount which will
serve to create an annuity or en-
dowment.
while the wholly coRtributory
plan, under which the employee would
through deductions from his salary,
contribute the whole OF the amount
necessary to create such annuity, yet
had some earnest advocates, II Is
manifest that, under conditions as
they have existed during the last few
years and as they are likely to con-
tinue with reference to salaries paid
by the Government and expenses Of
living, this plan would mean q great
hardship to the employe, and is one
which a Just government should not
require"
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Means Compromise.

"GA18 NSmHEOmlBCBs
Senator Sterling explained that the
bill meant many compromises. at in
wolves apparent sacrahces on the part
OF the higher salaried employees,
who. on the pa per cent rate fixed by
the bill, would be forced to pay a
larger proportionate amount for the
creation of their annuities than do
those of smaller salaries. OF course,
they are somewhat ADLER to do this.
but the worthy motives behind the
confession they make IL their desire
to do justice to all"
Employees Of the Capitol Building
and public grounds In the District
have been included in the provisions
Of the bill, at the special request Of
superintendent Elliott Wood, while
employees OF the Canal Zone likewise
were included at the last moment.
Under the bill all District employees
except members of the police force
and school teachers who will be pro-
vided for in other legislation are
grouped in the same class as Federal
employees in the civil service.
District employees also are entitled
to the provisions OF the disability
clause.
The maximum annuity to be paid
employees who have served thirty
years or moro will be $T20 per year,
with q minimum of $3.50.
The other classes are as follows:
Glass B: those who have served
twenty-seVen years and less than thir-
ty years, SEAS to 1924.
Class c: those serving twenty-four
years and less than tWenty-seVen
years, 1915 to $2sS.
Glass D: those serving twenty-one
years and less than twenty-four years,
1904 to 1852.
Glass Z: those serving eighteen
years and less than twenty-one years,
S432 to $216.
Glass F: those who have served fif-
teen years and less than eighteen,
Saan to S1Sn
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-23

1t f. to your best interest to put
your Liberty Bond interest In ". 8. 8.
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dow, down the street, hoping to see
her husband coming back early. as
he said he would.