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The Washington herald., 1920-12-24
Attack Trend to Paternalism
AS Foe to Individual Initiative
mDebates on u. S. Relief Bills

Debates on two measures before
Congress in the last week-the land
reclamation bill for the encourage
ment of rural life, and the bill
for the protection of maternity and
infancy-have resulted in charges
that the government is drifting so
far into paternalism as to dull in
dividual efficiency and ambition.
This development will enervate
the people and destroy personal re-
sponsibility." said Senator King
during discussions of the maternity
bill to which he offered an amend
ment proposing that the United
States Public Health Service be
charged with the work designed.
Il think that the work should be
lodged with a single bureau or agen-
cy and not left to a multitude OF
officials. If We begin to establish
hospitals and nursing centers and
supply medical care in all of the
States. the Federal government soon
will have a gigantic task on it's
hands, States will cease to look after
State hospitals, and little by little
the people will make demands upon
the government, which will be fol-
XIV
ment employees desiring to extend
their functions and increase their
emoluments and powers, and it will
finally be insisted that they be given
homes and food and clothing.
Already We see a weakening of
individualism and individual re-
sponsibility and a growing feeling
that the United States must or
should care. for the people. We
already have made appropriations
to enable the Public Health Serv-
ice, to study diseases and SANTA
tiOn and to distribute information
to the States. Under this bill the
Federal government would assume
administration instead of merely
distributing information; ii will en-
ter the States and control certain
activities and create a machine that
will cost the people millions and
tens of millions of dollars annu-
ally"
Senator Brandegee, of Connecti-
cut. in the same discussion, declared
that with the growth of the nation
the separate States are more con-
cerned with the affairs.of each other.
States should provide appropria-
tions and means of educating their
peoples. but few have done it and
death and diseases have spread
among all the States. making it the
duty of the Federal government
Nothing could be more important
than that the helpless infants born
into the world should be properly
taken care of. / regret that the
people do not want to do these
things for themselves in their own
localities. preferring to shove them
of on the Federal government at
Washington. While / think they
were mistaken in starting on tina,
policy, that not only are they aban-
doning their rights to self-govern-
ment and home-rule, which I be-
lieve is the strength Of the citizens
of this country and of the country
itself, still they appear to be willing
to do it. Some of them ! think are
enticed by the prospects of getting
something out of the Treasury for
nothing. But by not doing their duty
The Washington herald., 1920-12-24
MASHERS, oilers
NAMEDIN HIS BILL
Fines and Jail Terms Clark's
Cure for ID. c.
Migrants.

\ biI tc define and punish vagran-
cy in the District of Columbia was
introduced in the House yesterday
by Representative Frank Clark, of
Florida The bill, which follows,
speaks for itself:
That from and after the passage
OF this act, roEues and vagabonds
iiyii- - dissolUte persons who go
about begging; common gamblers;
persons who use juggling or uniaw-
1Ul games or plays, common pipers
and fddlcrs. common drunkards;
c6mmon nightwalkers; thieves, pill
1fTcTs; traders in stolen property;
lswd, wanton, and lascivious persons
in speech or behavior; keepers of
gambling places; loiterers about or
around poOlrOOms; common raiders
or brawlers; persons who neglect
1beir calling or employment and mis-
spend what they earn and do not
provide for themselves or the sup
port of their families; persons wan
Gering from place to place able to
IEOrk and who are without meaps,
and who neglect to earn their sup
port and live by pilfering or beg
gfng; idle and disorderly persons. in
Guiding therein those who neglect all
lawful business and habitually mis-
spend their time by frequenting
houses of 'ill-fame, gaming houses,
or tippling shops, poolrOoms, or 9TH
er gathering or meeting places; per-
Bons able to work but who are ha-
bitually idle and live upon the earn
ings of their wives or minor chill
ss~a OF otrer persons; and all able
hotueo male persons over Is years
ca 20 who are without visible
means of support and whose parents
Dr guardians are unable to support
Them and who are not usually in at
tSndanCe uDon some school or educa-
ttonal establishment, but who live in
habitual tdleness and all male per-
ssns who loiter upon the streets, or
stand a. or near the entrance of
1heaters. motion picture shows, or
other places of amusement and by
any means whatsoever annoy any
woman or girl with whom such per
sons had 10 previous acquaintance,
are each and all OF them hereby de-
cfared to be vagrants."
Section two authorizes arrest of
such persons with or without a war
rant and prescribes punishment by a
ire of not less than 500 or more
fhan $1,000. or by Imprisonment for
ypt less than three nor more than
twelve months, or both"
The Washington herald., 1920-12-24

ITEMS CUT FROM
BUDGET BY HOUSE
Senate Subcommittee to
Hold It's Final Hear
ing Today.

Needs OF the District Board of
Charities will be explained to the
Senate Appropriations subcommit-
tee this morning in the final hear
ing on appropriations for Washing
ton.
George s. Wilson. secretary of the
board, will present the figures,
which include Ss60.000 for st. Eliza
beth's Hospital; $1,000 for the de-
portation of nonresident insane; $12.-
900 for relief of the poor; $4,000 for
transportation of paupers; $9,160 for
workhouse and reformatory; $685.
920 for the workhouse, and $780,
$50 for the reformatory, a total of
$3,096,250. The amount recommend
ed in the bill is s2,643,507.
A plea was made yesterday by
the District Commissioners for the
full $240 bonus for the police and
firemen, and 500 for each man en-
tering the service for the purchase
of uniforms. Tho difficulty of re-
cruiting men for the departments
was explained. The bonus now re-
oeived is $3.50, and this was stricken
out when the appropriations bill
passed the House a week ago.
In asking restoration of the $10,-
900 estimate for the Districts share
in the upkeep of the Federal en-
ployment bureau, which was elimi-
mated by the House, E. c. Graham
yesterday presented figures showing
that between February % and No
vember 30,, 1920, there had been
27,19S registrations at the local em-
ployment bureau. OF this number,
jobs were obtained for 14,70a per-
sons.
Results of the District hearings
which have continued for several
days will be reported to the full
Appropriations Committee of the
Senate in time for action on the
bill before New Year, it is believed.
The hearings evidently have re-
and other members OF the subcom-
mittee OF the urgency of District
needs, and that the demands will
be met by the restoration of several
of the items stricken out of the
estimates by the House, particu-
larly as regards the public schools.
was declared to be very likely.
The question raised Thursday by
Senator Curtis as to the availability
of the Districts surplus revenues
amounting to about s4,000.00o, for
use in improving school buildings.
has received the serious thought
of the District officials. School au-
thorities declare that unless the
buildings are enlarged, conditions
next year will be unbearable.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-24

by themselves they are heaping a
load upon the government. The
country is bowed down with taxa
ton and at the same time demand
ing more taxation for putting the
government into these channels,
which. in my opinion, the trainers of
the Constitution never intended
Worst of all it takes away the ca
pacity of the people at home to gov
ern themselves. They are already
wanting Congress to do everything
for them. 1t diminishes the sense
Of responsibility, but the govern
ment has already established the
precedent, and this bill should pass"
Representative Begg, of Ohio. de-
clared the bill proposing reclamation
of lands in the interest of private
owners was socialistic and tended
toward submersion of individual
initiative. This country he. said.
never developed from the days of
the wax candle and the tallow dip
down to the electric light through
the government taking charge of
what the citizen ought to do for
himself"
The Washington herald., 1920-12-24
NEEDY FAMILIES
FUND Still SHY
Seven Thousand Needed to
Complete Relief for Those
In Want.

The Associated Charities reported
last night that the Opportunity Fund
had turned the $1,000 marks This
leaves 1886 still needed. Each
mail Is bringing in contributions,
but not a few persons are said to
be taking the trouble to visit the
Social Service House, 923 II street
northwest, to deliver their donations
in person. Every opportunity has
now at least 5000 to it's credit, the
amounts varying from $2o7 to $532.
Opportunity 10 only needs $l7I TO
complete its budget.
Four Liberty bond coupons were
received yesterday afternoon for No.
l. the man suddenly stricken blind.
These were given by persons sign
ing themselves Three who know"
A little girl of came to the As
ISOLATED Charities office yesterday
afternoon with her mother and
asked to see a list of the opportu-
mites. She went over the list very
carefully with her mother and
finally decided she wanted to give
her money to No. 2, because there
was new baby" in the family.
With only twenty-four hours re-
naming till Christmas morning and
with over $1,000 still needed to
complete the fund, Christmas givers
who have not thus far contributed
to these fourteen families are asked
to put the opportunities on their list
for a last present.
Contributions may be sent to the
Associated Charities, 923 II street
northwest. or to the office of The
Herald.
Surely the Christmas spirit now
dominant in Washington is far
reaching enough to guarantee to the
forty-nine children in these fam
lilies that they shall not be separated
from their mothers the coming year
because somebody forgot them" said
Cuno H. Rudolph, president Of the
organization.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-24
Basket Of Apples
Capper's Gift to
Capitol Scribes

Senator Arthur Capper, OF Kansas.
remembered the boys in the Con-
gress press gallery yesterday with
a basket of luscious apples, tagged
Merry Christmas." The fruit went
fast and there were many compli-
ments on the Western Senator's
great statesmanship.
The Christmas spirit pervaded
the whole Capitol, and there were
exchanges OF gifts among Senators,
pages and fellow employees through
out the building. Policemen will
don their new uniforms Monday.
This was decided yesterday by Maj.
Abbot, who is in charge Of the
force following completion of alter
ations.
Letters and kilograms from for
mer members of the Legislative
bodies, press galleries and employees
Of the various offices were posted
for the interest of those present.
Telephone operators and messenger
girls received candy or other gifts,
The Washington herald., 1920-12-24
URGES REDUCTION
OF ACTIVITIES
PRE-WARSTATUS
Senator Frelinghuysen
Would Abolish u. s.
Agencies.

Senator Frelinghuysen, New Jer-
sey. In a speech to the Senate yes
terday urged peduction of govorn-
ment activities to a prewar basis
by next June. Employees should be
dismissed Wholesale. he said, ex-
penses curtailed and some agencies
abolished entirely.
This must be accomplished IL the
Republican Party is to retain pub
lie confidence as expressed in the
November election, ,Frelinghuysen
said.
Among reforms FreIinghuysen
said should be made by the Harding
administration are:
Reorganization of the labor de-
partment. and elimination of So
cialism" from it
Working out a national policy to
benefit the farmers.
Revision of the tariff and taxes.
Refunding of the war debt
Limitation of immigration.
Development of the commerce de-
partment as an aggressive aid to
foreign trade.
Respecting American membership
in an "association of nations" Fre-
linghuysen said:
Il am very skeptical that any
association of nations can be
created which we can enter without
losing our independence. our in
huence and our sovereignty. Will
an association of nations induce
Europe to disarm IL we do2 Will
such an association of nations pre-
vent the members from taking
commercial and financial advantage
OF us when they have a majority
OF votes? Will an association OF
nations prevent the members from
transferring their debts to the tax
payers Of this countryr
The Washington herald., 1920-12-24
Would Bar u. S. Suits
By Federal Employees

Senator Thomas Sterling, of South
Dakota, yesterday introduced a bill
to prohibit former government en-
ployes from prosecuting claims
against the government.
No officer. clerk or employe in
any executive department, bureau
or office whose salarysis paid from
the United States Treasury, the bill
says. shall act as agent, counsel or
attorney, directly or indirectly, in
the prosecution of claims within
three years after his connection with
the government service. A fine of
from $1,000 to $4,000 and imprison-
ment for from one to ten years or
both ID the penalty fixed.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-24
: :: CALDER URGES HOUSING LAWS ON CONGRESS !. ;:
What Congress Did Yesterday
SENATE


Called to order Mt noon and ad-
journed Mt 4i35 p. m. until Monday.
Passed two bills amending Federal
Reserve act concerning agriculture.
speech ~ senator Calder urging
program of legisintion to relieve
housing shortage.
Speech by senator FreIinshuysen
urging n reduction of government
activities to n pre-war basis by next
June.
Bills Introduced.
Sutherland, West virginia-Bill to
provide for tneorporation OF certain
companies to engage I'm foreign
trade, also bill to establish forestry
experiment station In Pacific North
west.
Calder, New York-Biu amending
Federal Reserve act to permit ma
tional banks to lend 50 per cent of
their savings deposits on real estate.
Dial, South Carolina-Joint reso-
luton to use alien property funds
until they are legally distributed.
Ashurst. Arixona-Joint resolution
to amend the Constitution to pro-
vide for more prompt Installation of
officers In general elections.
Smoot, Utnh-Bill to allow the
commissioner of the General Land
ONCE to dispose of certain trust
funds.
Jones, washington-Bnl requiring
ships under foreign nags to obtain
shipping Board permits, also bill to
transfer from the Department of
Commerce duty pnd power to en-
force navigation law affecting
steamboat inspection employees to
the Department or Labor.
Gay, Louisiana-Amendm to
tariff law providing for sugar.
Fletcher, F1orida-Amendmen to
Immigration bill to include Bahama
Islands.
Laid Before senate by Presiding
Onicer.
Amendment to House bill to sup
ply appropriations to sundry civil
expense of the government.
Message from President transmit-
ting report of Secretary of state
and letter of Secretary of Agricul-
ture to give governmental sanction
to Worlds Dairy Congress.
House message announcing joint
resolution signed, directing War
Finance Corporation to act for relief
of farmers.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-24
u. S. PAYS 3f5,545O
WAR RISK CLAIMS

Disabled former service men and
their dependent relatives will be able
to celebrate Christmas in style. with
cember checks having been put in
the malls before the middle of the
month, Director r. G. Cholmeley-
Jones, of the War Risk Insurance
Bureau, announced yesterday.
A total of 345,54e checks, cover
ing payments on compensation and
insurance claims amounting to Sl5.-
253,2S5.62, were written. This brings
the total claims paid by the gov
ernment to 1891, sos, ,95S.63. There
are now 32S,607 active accounts in
which payments are being made.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-24
Falling Coal Kills Man.

FREDERICK, Md, Dec. 23.-John
w. Nelson. of Knoxville, was killed
yesterday when lump of coal fell
from the tender of B. and o. en-
gine at Brunswick, this county. and
struck him on the head. He was 80
years old.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-24
Man and Wife Hurt in Upset.

FREDERICK, Md, Dec. 23.-Mr.
and Mrs. James B. Russell, Winches-
ter. Va. were seriously injured near
here yesterday when their automo-
bile overturned on the State road.
They are at the City Hospital.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-24
Petitions and Menorials.


Kendriek, for Warren, wyominE-
TeIssram from Fsrt Collins, wye-
favoring legfslation ON meat and
meat products, also letter from
Evanston, Wyo. urging wool em-
barge.
Lodge, Massaehusetts - Memorial
from Boston. Mass, opposing immi-
grafton.
Nelson, Minnesota-Petition from
Duluth, Minn.. favoring government
supervision Of coal industry through
Interstate Commerce Commission
also petition from st. Paul, Minn.,
favorinE the seTruth in Fabric's bill.
Capper, RECONSIDERATION of wool
growers Of ottawa, Kan, favorins
tariff on wool, also petition from
Blush, Kan, for passage Of anti
gambling grain bill.
Gronna, North Dakota-Petition
from many North Dakota American
Legion posts urging 'five-fold op-
tional plant also soldier bonus, also
petition of Seneca Indians, New York
State, opposing citizenship.
HOUSE.
Met at II m. and recessed at 2,45
ps me uhul mum "Onuuys
Passed omnibus pension bill.
Passed pension appropriation bill
carrying S265, 900, 900.
Ways and Means Committee re-
ceased until January 8, when hear
ings will begin on tax revision.
Committee on Merchant Marine
and Fisheries recessed until same
date, when hearings on bill to use
naval radios for Transmission of
news will be resumed.
Thomas G. Atkeson, president Of
the National Grange, asked Ways
and Means Committee for hearing
to oppose proposed sales tax.
Opponents of sheppard-Towner
maternity bill were heard by Com
mittee on Interstate and Fofeign
Commerce..
Bills introduced.
Jones, Texas-To use profits Fed
eraI Reserve banks to supplement
gold reserve held against outstand-
ing U. =. notes or applied to redue-
tfon of boAded Indebtedness.
Clark, Florida-Denning vagrnncy
In the District of Columbia.
Snyder. New York-Providing for
continued education, support and
vocational instruction of Usage chill
dren.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-07
GeOrgette
BIouses in ColorS
For Large Women

Georgette Blouses to match spring
suits are again the vogue. These of
black georgette and navy with bisque
feature soft silk under bodices. They
are splendid values ct 1850.
Other dainty blouses of white and
flesh georgette have modish tucked
fronts The desirability of the ma
terial and workmanship enhances the
value Of these garments. Price $3.50
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-07

most dangerous points in the county
The other railroad involved is the
Chicago, Lake Shore and South
Bend railw3y
Cost Has Gone Up.
The construction Of "a subway was
ordered by the commission July IS,
1916. The estimated cost Of con-
struction at that time was about
$4,000. Now IL is stated the cross
ing cannot be built for less than
$4,000
Charles p. Drummond. attorney
for the Chicago, South Bend and
Northern Indiana railway. argued
that under the state highway law
the public service commission had
no Jurisdiction Of the crossing since
II was within the incorporate limits
OF New Carlisle and that. with juris-
dictiOn admitted. the cost OF con-
structiOn should be divided half for
the county and state and half to the
railroad companies The present di-
vision Of expense places one fourth
OF the cost on the county and each
of the three railroads
Stuart MacKibbin. representing the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-07

Tricotine Dresses featuring elab-
crate gilt embroidery. long straight
bodices and cartridge draped skirts.
Tailored in line.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-07
RAILROADS PLEAD
POVERTY AGAINST
NEED FOR SUBWAY
New York Central and Elec-
trio Lines Oppose New
Carlisle Project.

The construction Of the grade
crossing a. the intersection Of the
New York Central tracks and the
Lincoln highway near New Carlisle
was declared 20 be "A financial i'm
possibility In the hearing i'm circuit
court before Judge Eli r.. Seebirt
IN the case brought by the New York
Central % stay an order Of the pub
lie service commission.
The Chicago. South Bend and
Northern Indians. railway which was
made a party defendant by the com
mission stated that owing TO the
present financial condition OF the
company e would be impossible for
that company 20 bear any OF the ex-
pense Of the crossing.
Three railways intersect the high
way al one point and for some time
IL has been considered one OF the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-07
SEEKS DECREE FROM
TOO-JEALOUS HUSBAND

Rose A. Harmon charges her hus-
band with possessing a jealous dis
position and reprimanding her
every time she left their home.
She filed suit for divorce from
Herbert r. Harmon in circuit court
Saturday in which she charges her
husband with abandonment.
He left me Sept. u. 1919" said
Mrs. Harmon, and left behind a
note in which he said he did snot
intend to live with me and that 7
need never expect him back"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-07

Up-to-the-minute in style and splen-
did for service. Loose and graceful
lines enhance the becomingness of
these useful coats.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-07
ASKS DIVORCE FROM
NAN "WITHOUT AIM''

Demetrius Maggert had no aim in
life and his favorite pastimes were
lOafng, playing cards and leading d
life of ease and Incidence
All this and more is charged by
his wife, Florence Maggert, IN her
suit for divorce filed in superior
court Saturday.
Mrs. Maggert said her husband
had never supported her since their
marriage Jan Is. 1920. and that she
was forced TO work to provide her
self with the necessities of life.
They separated a month and half
after they were married.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-07

commission. argued that the commits
sior. did have Jurisdiction and that
the court should enforce the order
Of the commission and order the
construction OF the subway started.
The case was taken under advise
ment By Judge Seebirt and ruling
is 20 be given in the near future.
The Nome nugget., 1920-07-17
CHALLENGER WINS FIRST
 AMERICAN CUP RACE

Sandy Hook, July 15-With hun dreds of excursion boats and small crafts scattered along the route and thousands of spectators watching the contest from points of vantage along the shore. tha initial race !etween Sir. Thomas Lipton's challenger Shamrock ". and the American de- fender Rcsolute for the American Cup started at noon today. The Resolute led the British challenger across the starting line. The American vessel crossed the line at 12:0l:5 50 and the Shamrock at l2:02: i5. From shore it was apparent that the Shamrock had made a poor start.
The Nome nugget., 1920-07-17
CONSIDERING ORGANIZATION SEVERAL
 NOPE PARTIES

Chicago, July 15-Fart of the com mittee of Forty Eight national cons vention, called to create q new party, reconvened today. following the for nation of a formal Labor Party dur ing an all night session last night. On reconvening the committee consid- cred whether to organize still another party. J. A. H. Hapkins. national Eight. suggested that course as the only solution of the difficulties aris- ing from opposing views.