The Washington times., 1921-10-05
EDSPREACH|NG.
REVOLT TOIDLE,
SAYS ZERO AIDE
Will Ask Armories Be Opened to
Protect Men From Park
Bench Philosophers.

who came to Washing
ton this morning as advance agent
for the incoming mobile army Of
thirty-two ex-service men en- route
here from New York. will today,
call upon New York Senators to-
ask for support and passage Of O.
Federal bill forcing States to open,
their armories az temporary shelters
for the unemployed. k
Radical agents are at work on,
the park benches. spreading the
spirit OF revolution among the un.
employed" declared Leavitt, land
unless the States and municipalities
open their arrnories and provide cots
and food for the destitute unem-
ployed, the winter threatens to bring
more serious trouble than any that
has come from the situation thus
far"
After hearty breakfast this
morning at the Shepherd House.
Tenth and + streets northwest,
twenty guests Of Ledoux marched
to the Citizens Employment Service,
cooperating with the Department OF
Labor, l410 Pennsylvania avenue, 20
register for jobs.
To Interview Forbes.
The marchers then disbanded and
were told to use their own initiative
in searching for work, until O'Clock
this afternoon. when thsy are to
eat again.
This afternoon Ledoux will march
his army" to the Veterans Bureau
for a conference with Col. Forbes,
director. to whom the mems request
for a shelter building in the District
has been referred by the District
Commissioners.
The advancing New York contin-
Baltimore at o'clock this after.
noon, for the completion OF the last
leg Of the journey from New York.
The motor party is expected to ar
rive here late this afternoon and
will be cared for by Ledoux at
the Shepherd House and the Services
Club adjoining on L street.
Jobs Scarcer.
The local employment situation was
reported to be slightly worse this
week, according to Eugene Lancaster,
District solicitor for the Citizens Ser
vice, where Ledoux's men Were
registered. He expressed the opinion
that the local field was gradually be-
saturated and that each day
showed a somewhat lessening speed Of
labor absorption.
I'VE find those who appeal to US for
aid are roughly divided into three
classes" said Lancaster. The first
group is composed Of those who are
seeking work. and are not
too particular over the jobs offered
being bit below their former en-
ployrnent The second group is, COM
posed Of 'drifters' who are more or less
over obtaining work. The
third group Is composed Of colored
laborers who are more anxious to get
a small stake through a few days
wor kthan to secure permanent work
I'VE are providing q number Of Jobs
for unskilled labor on building opera.
tons and at Arlington cemetery.
There is a decided tendency on the
part OF those honestly seeking work at
even though II be below
their capacity, to accept .tobs Of CON
less importance and income
than Jobs they previously held
When Ledoux marchers visited the
agency this morning Lancaster via
asked in which group he estimated
the majority OF the men belonged.
ZerO's Men "Drifters."
This Is a new situation" ne ex.
planned. This Is the first time out
agency has been visited by a body IN
this manner. Before examining their
cards. and judging from
1t might be safe to say
that many of them are undoubtedly
not overanxious for work"
LedouX. who said Saturday he was
planning to investigate conditions
brought about by the reductions il
the navy yard, today said he woui6
complete his present Job" betore
taCkiing the local situation.
The citizens committee, appointed
by the District Commissioners yesteI
lay TO aid efforts OF the Citizens En-.
the national conference on uncmploy.,
nent five suggestions, similar to those
sent to governors and mayors. which
have been adopted.
Preference will be given applicants
who are essential breadwinrers. al q
special consideration will be given
hose applicants resident here octob -
and those who agree to accept any
for which they are physd.
ally fit
The four other principles of polly
ire:
'eserve sources. fraternal or other
wise.
Those who repeatedly fail TO give
to employers TO be re-
moved from the list.
Charitable agencies to give no relief
o persons not on this list, except in
asses OF illness. loss OF breadwinners.
tic.
Employers to be asked to give pil
'rity TO recommendations from tbs