Evening Star Newspaper, September 27, 1925, Page 6

6 ASK BIGGER SCHOOL FORCE OF DOGTORS Monday Evening Club Sees Need of 12 More Physicians. Enlargement of the medical inspec- tion staff of the District public schools &0 that a complete physical examina- tion can be given every child entering school 1s urged by the public health committee of the Monday Lvening Club in a report made public last night following its comprehensive study of the medical inspection work. | The committec pointed out that 12 ad- | ditional medical inspectors and 20 ad- ditional nurses would be required for | this work. The study revealed to the commit- teo that less than 49,000 of Washing. ton’s 65,00¢ school children received any sdrt of medical inspection in 1924, and less than 10,000 received anything like a thorough medjcal examination. Parents Perplexed. ~Sume Washingon parents are be- ginniny to ask, ‘Am 1 putting the health »f my children in jeopardy by sending Yhem to the public schools? £ays the sommittee’s report. “‘When these pa'wnts refer to the District Commissi-tats they get little com- fort, for tAs las. report of these offi- cials state® that out of 1,494 pupils| examined 41 the lower grades, 85.8 per cent had some p al defect “The parents’ problem s a very real one. Last year Congress passed | & new compuisory education law. The timid parent cannot afford to take | his child out of the public schools un- less he can afford the expense of a private school. In this extremity the arent thinks: ‘Well, perhaps it will all right. The school doctors will be able to at least keep children sick with communfeable diseases out of school.’” Kut even this last hope ey prove a delusion.” Replies to questionnaires sent to other cities by the committee showed that Washington not only lags far behind In its medical inspection work in the schools, but that the salaries paid the medical inspection force are cumparatively low. Eighteen cities, eAen larger and ten smaller than ‘Wushington answered the question- hatres. Comparing the number of persons engaged in medical, dental and nurs- ing work in the Washington schools with siilar figures for other citles, it was somewhat disconcerting to the committee to find that the National Capital ranks eleventh in the number of doctors and sixteenth in number of nutrses, and fourth in number of dentises. The latter rank, however, 18 besed on replies from 10 of the 1§ citfes. In other words the committee learned that 18 citles averaged 25 doctors, while Washington has 13; thut 18 citles averaged 52 nurses, while Washington has 10, and that 19 citles averaged 14 dentists, while ‘Washington has 12. Salaries Lower. A study of the salaries paid the medical inspection staffs in other ciuies showed that Washington ranks tenth in 14 citles in salary pald the chisf medical inspector; eighth in 18 citles in salary paid school nurses, end gixth in seven cities in salary pald dental hyglenists. The average salary of the chief medical inspector in 14 citles was found to be $4,675, or almost $300 more than the Washington rate. The District pays school nurses $65 more than the average for the 18 cities re- porting, but 7 cities pay their school nurses an average salary of $1,863, or almost $200 more than Washington. Finally, 11 of 18 cities reported the employment of medical specialists, such as oculists and psychiatrists. ‘Washington children are deprived of such specialized service. The committee which made the study was composed of Wallace Hatch, chalrman; Mrs. R. Thomas ‘West, Dr. Louise Taylor-Jones, Miss Gertrude H. Bowling, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ottenberg, Dr. W. L. Darby, ‘Walter S. Ufford, Dr. Joseph A. Mur- phy and Dorsey W. Hyde, ir., ex-officio member. Ir its report, the mittee sald: *With a comparat ly small force ef professionals working part time gnd_for the most part at the lowest DR. HUTCHIN'S AMBER OIL LINIMENT For RHEUMATISM, COLDS, SCIATICA Bl o e 1o G EST. 1879 It1s very serfous. Treat It at ence. Get SERGEANT'S DISTEMPER MEDICINE. 4120 at drug. sport and ®seed stores, pet shops, or by mail. Free DogBook. Polk Miller's famens Dog Book on Diseases of Dogs, care, feeding and breeding with Symptom Chart. 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The facts as to the total number of exammmations are even more arresti They snow that 15 citi complete examinations, _while hington makes less than 10,000; 17 cities average 603,575 partial in- spections, while Washington makes than’ 60,000. roper health supervision for school children cannot be had without adequate financial support. Salaries must be paid and medical supplies must be purchased. Reports from 15 cities show that they spent an average of $168,604 for school medical inspec- e more than the figure for Washington, which was $61,120 in 1924-25. Only 5 of the 15 cities reported a total ex- penditure less than the Washington figure. “The officers of the Monday Eve- ning Club belleve that the citizens of Washington do not know the true facts regarding the school medical in- spection situation. They believe that these facts speak for themselves, and that they show that a condition exists which calls for immediate attention. Twelve Doctors Needed. “The history of school medical in- spection in Washington is full of set- backs and reverses. It is a technical subject only too apt to be overlooked among the mass of items comprising the District budget. Against great o0dds, self-sacrificing professional work- ers—doctors, dentists and nurses— have been working to build up a serv- ice for the protection of the health and welfare of our children. Lacking public suport, these efforts are fall- ing short of their goal. “The Monday Evening Club's pub- lic health committee, after a careful study of this whole problem, esti- mates that to provide a complete medical examination for each child when first_entering the public school calls for 12 additional medical inspec- tors and 20 additional nurses. This is for one complete examination upon entering school only, without any pro- vision for later examinations, such as are now being provided in other cities, and without which the best results cannot be obtained. To provide for a second examination, on reaching the | n, R. F. Cornett and Capt. Guy Burlingame and his “Flying Squadron” at No. Cotton Growers of West Fear Hardy Boll Weevil Now Living on Wild Plant By Science Service. A Western relative of the cotton boll weevil is being watched appre- hensively by fleld agents of the United States Bureau of Entomology. This insect, which is a hardy ploneer type of boll weevil, has for years hunted the wild cotton of Arizona for food. But entomologists fear that sooner or ter it will find its way to the culti- ated cotton fields of Arizona and Texas, and once it tastes the succulent squares of the cultivafed plant it will probably turn into as terrible a glut. ton as the Southern cotton pest. J. L. Webb of the Bureau of Ento- mology, says that the Southwest has €0 far ascaped the attacks of the boll weevil because the Southern type of weevil does not thrive in an arid cli- RITES FOR DR. S. B. POLE. Physician Died of Infection Re- ceived From Patient. ‘The funeral of Dr. Samuel Boyce Pole, who died Thursday from infec- tion received from a patien,t was held vesterday afternoon from St. James Episcopal Church, where he received his early religious training and served as choir boy. Interment was at Congressional Cemetery, where the Naval Masonic Lodge, of which he was past master, officiated at services. He is survived by a widow, Sarah Le Strourgeon Pole, two small chil- dren, Samuel Boyce and Patricia Le Stourgeon; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Boyce Pole,; a brother, Russell Pole, and sister, rs. John §. McKlinney. —_— third grade, would require five addi- tional medical inspectors and five ad- ditional nurses. “The 12 additional doctors and 20 additional nurses at present salary rates would entail an added cost in salaries totaling $54,200. This sum add- ed to present costs would still leave Washington almost $50,000 below the average expenditure in other citles for the support of school medical in- spection work."” mate. The Western cousins of the Southern weevil, however, are used to dry weather. The accepted theory is that years ago the ancestors of the Western weevils wandered away from the rest of the tr Arizons some sturdy mens survived and established a new line of boll weevil with habits adapted to_the Western country. These weevils live in more or less isolated regions, Mr. Webb points out. But in one or two instances in the past year specimens have been taken from cultivated cotton in Arizona, and Government agents are now work- ing on an investigation of the insect's habits and its population statistics so as to be prepared to combat it in event of emergency. MOUND BUILDERS’ WORK BECOMES STATE PARK Illinois Buys Great Kahokia Tract ‘Which Is in S8ame Condition as When First Studied. By Science Service. ST. LOUIS, September 26.—The great Kahokia mound, one of the most famous examples of the mound builders’ work extant, lylng just across the Mississippi River and near the city of East St. Loufs, has be- come the property of the State of linols. » Preserved from the inroads of vandals and amateur excavators by the vigllance of the Ramey family hereditary owners of the mound, it is still in much the saue condition as it was when white men first saw it, and it will now be permanently pro- tected as a State park. The State paid the owners the sum of $52,119 for a tract of 114 acres, including the great mound itself and several lesser mounds nearby. A traditional name for the ancient earthwork is the ‘‘Monks’ Mound.” During early French days in Louisi- ana Territory a community of Trap- pists settled there and bullt their monastery on top of the artificial hill. Monks and monastery have long since disappeared, but the name stuck long after they had departed. e elmm\n o i e and migrated to T0 RE-ELECT GREEN Gompers’ Successor Expect- ed to Have Little Opposition at Federation Convention. By the Consolidated Press. Willlam Green will be re-elected president of the Arherican Federation {of Labor in the convention which | opens in Atlantic City on October 5. There are two reasons: | First, there is no one who wants the place who could be elected. Second, no one who might be able to make a creditable showing against Green | would accept the office at this time. | It is no secret in union circles that | | Green has been growing stronger, par- | | ticularly within the pust two months. | |Many of the “wait and see” con tingent have become &trong Sup- porters. There are reasons for this growing strength. Green began his officlal career with @ good deal of caution. He waved no great banner and did not do much talking. But he @id a great deal of SEPTEMBER 27, ILABOR HELD LIKELY studying. As time passed he obvious- 1y felt surer of his ground. The com- ment is general in union circles that the new president is becoming moré firm, more aggressive, more emphatic. He is winning warm friendships and his position is not in danger in_the forthcoming conventlon, according to the best judgment of men closest to | the situation. May Smash Traditions. There are many uncertainties about this convention, however. For the first time In 40 years there will be a new hand on the gavel. It is more than likely that some of what might be culled the respect for tradition will be found to have passed with the pass- ing of Samuel Gompers. There may be, on some matters, disputes and de- bates and decisions that would not have ensued if the old regime still lved. It is pointed out, however, that the new president may keep the conven- tion so busy with issues of his own making that there will be little energy left for going off the reservation. 1f international affairs loomed large in last year’s El Paso convention, they may loom even larger this year. To begin with, a German trade union del- egation of about 15 members will at- tend the gatherine. No such sizable foreign delegation has ever attended any American Federation of Labor convention except the mass delegation of Mexicans who came to El Paso. In addition to the Germans there will be the usual British delegation— and there is 'in that connection a quiet undercurrent on wonder as to what, if any, pinkish sentimerts these delegates may unburden—there will be a Mexican delegation, and there will be representatives of the Pan- American Federation of Labor. Still further to enlarge the internaitonal program, the question of extraterri- toriality in China will come before the convention as a result of President Green’s recent letter to President Cool- idge asking the United States Govern- ment to take an emphatic lead to abol- ishing extragerritorfality. Cofimunluflmflckm. Whether the e of communism will thrust itself into the convention is unsettled. Indications are that un- less Communist sympathizers “start something”’ the question will rest as one on which policy is settled. The question of affiliating with the Inter- national Federation of ‘Trade Unions at Amsterdam is-probably in the same category. ° Perhaps the most important domes- oy V‘V‘ aYA AYAY‘v.v.v.vd'AVAv‘YAYALmY"‘"V‘Y 1925—PART 1. PETER T. MURRAY, of 535 Second street southeast, a con- ductor on_the Richmond, dericks- burg and Potomac Ralflroad, has been retired after a rallroad service of 40 years. Mr. Murray started with the Penn- sylvania Railroad as a brakeman, and later was promoted to conductor. He was for twenty years with the Penn- sylvania lines, and later was transfer- red to the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac. He was born In 1859, in Timonium, M tic question demanding attention is the question of research. There will be an administration move to grealty enlarge—launch would be a better word-—thorough-going research work. Bevera] fields for such work are in contemplation. Most important of these are: Labor banks, women in industry, company unions, employe ownership and custo- mer ownership. This program, if it goes through, means a reversal of the policy of ignoring as far as possible the existence of company unions. The aim of this program is to find out all about them so as to replace them more effectively with trade unions. Back of the desire to get information about women in industry is a plan to revive and carry out the program for the organization of woman work- ers. Looking still more deeply into the meaning of the new proposals, it is evident that there is a desire to put the whole work of trade union organi- zation on a more scientific basis. This move will undoubtedly find the strong- est kind of support in the convention. ‘Will Insure Workers. The convention also will have to deal with the question of Insurance. A special committee after two years’ work now has in the hands ef the executive councll a detailed report, on the basis of which labor plans imme- diately to enter the insurance field with a $2,000,000 corporation. These are some of the major ques- tions that will occupy the time of the Atlantic City convention. In no case 18 there a departure from the policies of the federation under Samuel Gomp- | ers, but there is apparent such a vig- | orous and rapid development and en- | largement of those policies as to make probable the contfnuance of Willlam Green in the president’s office. S. 3. KRESGE HOST Head of Big Chain-Store Sys- | tem at Banquet Tells of Early Struggle. More than 500 persons, including executives and co-workers of the Palais Royal department store, at tended a banquet tendered them in the City Club last night by 8.°S. Kresge, owner of a chain of 285 Kresge stores of which the Palais Royal 18 a unit. The program in. cluded special features by professional entertainers and addresses. Felicitations were extended to Kresge, regarded by the employ: the honor guest of the evening, b Commisgioner Fenning, who in a brief | address, congratulated those partict pating on the fine spirit of the occa- sion. ~ The Commissioner was intro- duced by Avery Marks, managing ed- itor of the Washington Times. Bpirit of Fraternity. Rev. Dr. James Shera Montgomery, chaplain of the United States House of Representatives, emphasized the necessity of a spirit of fraternity and £00d will to bring success to any or- ganization. J. H. Overman, general manager | of all the Kresge stores, declared it the duty of the management of each store to make the environment of the employes of that store such as they would want to live in, and said tha he was working with such an oblect in_mind Mr. Kresge, in a brief address, to of how he had built up his business. Made Start With $6,000. “Born on a farm, Mr. Kresge re: ceived his early education in rural schools, and at the age of 19 vears taught school, one year later going to work in a store. After this, he ex- plained, he went back to his home on a farm in Pennsylvania, where he re- malned until going to TO EMPLOYES HERE . thus engaged he saved more than $6,000, he said, with which he made his first investment in a store, ug . ing o hall intornat. F°rom tils Statt hif N e e e ze stores, doing an annual busk ness of about $100,000.000 a vear. ief address also delivered . Brake, president. and cer of the Palais Royal kers' Lable were E, Ay. istant o Mr. Kresge, and I. D. Orm managers of Kresge b-und-10. stores of Washin All Join in “Pep Song.” 1]l feature was the sing lais Royal Pep Song” The song was composed Roosevelt Armour, secre- W. Briggs of the Palals Jumes v 1o I Several song and dance numbers and music by the Montrose Quartet and Meyer Goldman's Band featured the entertainment program. Music for dancing was also furnished by the latter band. The program of entertainment wae under the direction of R. E. kely and Mrs. Ethel M. Par et Royalty Enters Theatricals, pondence of the Assoclated Pross. RA, Thuringla, August 80— Prince l[leinrich of 'Reuss will fill again the post of chief dramatist of the State Theater of Reuss for the coming season. Ie held that position last year. Another scion of a noble house to enter the theatrical business is Prince Joachim Ernest of Anhalt, who has been engaged s stage man ager for the coming season at the Theater in the Harz t than miles hicago, NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS To avoid omission in receio- ing The Star when changing address give at least two days’ advance notice. 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