Evening Star Newspaper, December 15, 1925, Page 20

D. C. MODEL CHILD LABOR LAW URGED! Davis Declares Congress Should Give District Meas- ure to Guide States. nact for the Dis- law which will Congress should triet of Columbi give “needed protec dren under its juris a8 a model for th of Labor Davis de Commenting on amendment to the £aid he does not cure the ratify Va’\, SN2 SNl SNeals of the amend- ment by the interested individuals and organizations will be relaxed, but if there is anything In the language of the proposed amendment that might be misconstrued so as adversely to af- fect its chances for adoption, then Congress should consider rewording it, in order to make its intent and scope plain. ““This is a subject the evils of which each State should control, but if they will net recognize its importance by appropriate action, I awm convinced that the Federal Government should have the power to regulate child labor,” he sald. “While there is no immediate prospect of adoption of the | child labor amendment, I feel sure that the issue is not a dead one; that it will continue to have the considera- | of little children - | sideration. XA ?“‘-‘f"l XLXBXS tion of persons who have the welfare at heart, until the whole country is rid of every sem blance of the inhuman practices of ulated child labor. > the submission of the child amendment to the States on June 4, 1924, 43 State legislatures have had‘the measure befors them for con According to offictal in- formation, 83 legislatures have voted THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., TUESDAY, unfavorably in one or both houses. As States rejecting this year may ratify at another session of the legislature, the amendment {s still legally pending. This vear's action, however, indicates clearly that for any immediate reliof from oppressive and burdensome con- ditlons the children must look to the legislatures of their individual States. In view of the fact that Congress is the legislative body for the District of Columbia and that the child labor law of the District was passed 17 years ago and lags behind the standards of the more progressive States, it fis sug- gested that Congress enact for the District o law which will give the needed protection to the children un- der its jurisdiction, and which might serve as a model for the States.” . e Bell to Talk on Beauty of Capital. | Lieut. Col. Franklin Beil, District Engineer Commissioner, went to Pittsburgh today to address a group of architects on “The Beauties of Washington.” The Commissioner car-| vied with him a hox of stereoplicon | slides depicting many of the show places of the Capital. T Nl ALLEY CLEANING METHODS SCORED 16th Street Citizens’ Body Sees Menace to Health in Dirty Lanes. Sixteenth Street Highla Associatic terfan (' nedy str lutions den ds Citizens' , meating in Sixth Presby; urch, Sixteenth and Ken te, last night, passed reso- uncing the dilatory man- ner in which employes cf the Street Cleaning Department pursue the task of cleaning up the alleys in the com- munity. Blame for the neglect was | placed on the inspectors and the con- dition was declared a menace to the health of the citizens. The association reiterated fts plea for the abolition of the loop on the Capital Traction car line at Four- teenth and Kennedy streets. Geory C. Bhoemaker, chairman of the co! mittee on streets and alleys, was i structed to survey the community to determine what alleys are in need of illumination and to urge the Com missioners to place lights where need- ed. F. E. Magee of the Anthracite Coal Hervice uddressed the meeting on the use of aubstitutes for hard coal. President John D. Rhodes announc- ed the following committee appoint ments: Pyblic health--Dr. Millard F. Thompson, chairman; Dr. C. A. Baker, " E. Edwards, J. L. Leverton and J. ahrer. Membership- I&UI ¥. Grove, chatrman; N. E. Bock, R, J. stefn, Dr. O L. Finch. 8., Roth- ell and C. Transportation—Stephen H. Talkes, | M. Lum, B. H. Droop, Weschler chairman; D. W. C. Skinker and A. A Law and legislat Everything A Boy MacKinaw 7 Big Bo 5 .3 JCoct‘sgej A Sale of Warm Girls’ Winter Coats 57.95 Velour and polaire— some with collars of beaverette or mandel Excellent quality fabrics — styles for - every type of girl from 7 to 14 years. Fur collared, braid, novelty stitch, or button trim. Fully lined, with slash or patch pockets. Lipstick red, grackle- head, rust, and cuckoo. (Second Floor.) Washable Things for Wee Folks | Tots’ Pantie Dresses Baby Boys’ Wash Suits Tots’ Rompers and Creepers Ginghams — prints —chambrays—poplins trimmed with dainty touches of hand em- broidery — pipings — contrasting colors. 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Sizes 8 to 17 Sizes 10 to 18, in full double-breasted with muff and (Second Floor 1,000 pairs of seven-eights Sport Hose for children—the kind that sell usually for 50c. Put at least two pairs pretty socks in her Christmas stock- ing. Plain or fancy cuffs. and heather mixtures, camel, skin. Sizes 6 to 10. Bright of these Gray “boy.” buck- 5to9. Felt 95¢ For old Santa Claus to put in every child’s Old rose or Copenhagen blue felt moccasins. etts with quilted satin inlays and rosettes—American stocking. And don’t forget that these are the very socks to please the small Plenty of half socks, too— for his I.ongie suits. and heather mixtures, camel. Plain, gray Slzea (Second Floor.) Slippers Ever- Moccasin, 95¢ beauty or china blue bootees with contrasting cuffs and padded soft leather soles—red or blue moccasins with silk rosettes. In sizes 5 Children’s Phoenix Silk Half Sox—bright colors. . to 2 50¢ Phoenix Long or Seven-eighths Sport Hose, sizes Children’s Rubbers—of first quality U. S. rubber. .98c Phoenix Silk Three-quarter Sox, checkered or plain, $1 Phoenix long or seven-eighths Woolen Hose, fancy Boys’ Golf Hose, checkered legs and fancy cuffs..$1.50 Everett Moccasin, 95¢ (Second Floor.) Bootie, 95 THE HECHT CO-~F STR DECEMBER 15, - | wet 1925. by, chairmay E. Alden, Minott E. Porter and E. H. HBond Parks and parking ; P, Lum, Evans, Offterdinger and W Education—Jeene man OHIO U. CLUB ELECTS. Rennick W. retary of ' Benjurin, chair Inmi.ll_ Amsintant Sec Agriculture, was elected | prestdent of the Washington chapter |5 of the Ohlo Htate University Alumni Association lust night at business meeting held versity Women's Club, i I street Misn Ellen L. Corbett was re vice president, Willard Kipl the new secretury und 1. 11 treasurer, Ti Kile, pre Stambaugh, Hll, treasure, or Janua dinner and | the Uni ephine and Colvin | e next meeting is | | ITALY DENIES CONFLICT. lian government has e metropolit and fron mayors of the Dodecanese addresses of Aegean Sea Island Peoples Held |gratitude.” Satisfied With Rule. Chinese rugs and carpsts are to le Taking cognizance of news dis-| made by an American firm whic patchen from Athens muying conflicts | recently bought a factory in Bhanghia! had taken place between Italian troops | with the intention of shipping all the und the population in the islands of | cutput to this country for sale at the Aegean Sea, the Italian emb tumued 4 statement last night, sa. “This news i& absolutely unfou | Not only there has Leen no hostile | demonstration in these islands, but | durlng a recent Visit of the ltalian on_with inanifestations | lnl in Drir. 50c to $12 Harry C. 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