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Kt THE LABOR ADVOCATE to! JVl Slums of American Cities Will Be Clogged After European War The Welfare of Our People and Democratic. Institutions Demand Further Restrictions of Immigration. Chicago, III. Writing in the Chicago Tribune, Henry M. Hyde gives the fol lowing estimate of conditions in Amer ica after the European war if legislation restricting immigration is not passed by the present Congress: "Peace, prosperity and high wages while the dam of war holds back the rising flood, then, when the war is over, a ruinous rush of illiterate, pau perized and degraded peoples, coining from southern and eastern Europe and western Asia to clog the slums of Chi cago and other cities. "That is what many students of iin migration predict will be the effect of the great war on the United States. "They foresee the coining of millions of illiterate, unskilled, penniless, labor ers, who will undercut wages, lower the standard of living while increasing its cost, increase child labor, lengthen the hours of work, make peonage more pos sible and postpone for years the suc cess of the woman's movement in the United States. "They shudder at what will happen when the twentieth century is invaded by a vast army of people who have never risen above the standards of the sixteenth century. "They declare that now, while the war is acting as a temporary barrier to immigration, the people of the United States should take sonic steps which will prevent the inundation of democratic institutions by an abject and illiterate Hood of feudal peasants and oriental serfs. "With the coining of peace they be lieve that not only will immigration from .southern and eastern Europe be renewed on a much greater scale, but that new and swelling streams will start from all of western Asia and as far east as Persia. " 'We are already receiving immi grants from Asiatic Turkey, Circassia. Syria and Arabia.' wrote Prof. Edward A. Ross, .of the University of Wiscon sin, just before the war began. 'An im migration has started up from Persia, and conditions are ripe for a heavy in Mux from western Asia.' "'There arc in southern and eastern Europe and western Asia,' says Dr. Wanie in the last Annals of the Acad emy of Political and Social Science, 'great reservoirs of races and peoples only recently tapped by the ocean steamship lines. No one can conceive for these racial groups any possible bet terment in their economic conditions growing out of the present war. If anything, it will be worse, not better, ami such as to increase their emigra tion.' "Even among those experts who do not favor the further restriction of im migration, there is a widespread be lief that the end of the war will see a tremendous influx of aliens. "Experts point out also that peace will release scores of great ocean liners which are now busy carrying soldiers and munitions of war. To the steam ship companies the transportation of immigrants has been for years one of the most profitable features of their business. Their glowing circulars and glib-tongued agents have been respon sible for much of tlfe more or less un desirable immigration in the past. Free from war duty, they will certainly start at once to build up again their immi gration business. No matter what the nations of Europe may do to keep their people at home, the steamship managers will do their utmost to fill the steerage of their ships with living freight. "Whatever the future may bold and no man can be certain is not this the time while things are at a standstill for the people of the United Stales to take stock of the immigration situa tion? "Is the United States to remain an open refuge for the poor and oppressed of every nation with the exception of the Chinese? Or does the welfare of the people of the United States and of the democratic institutions demand that further restrictions be placed on immigration?" AMUSEMENTS LVKIC. SOCIAL SERVICE COURSE FOR POLICEMEN URGED BY JUDGE HOFFMAN i Judge Charles W. Hoffman of the Court of Domestic Relations delivered an interesting address at the Mt. Au burn Methodist Episcopal Church last night on the inner workings of the court and on the inner methods which are employed in handling the many dif ficult cases. Of the numerous cases he cited the one that created the most interest was that of a feeble-minded man marning, and his offspring following in his foot steps, all of whom ended by being con fined in a county institution for the State to support. "This i? just the thing thai this court is trying to abolish," said the Judge, "and as long as such conditions are al lowed to exist, just that long will asy lums for the in-ane and other public institutions be taxed to capacity " Flic woik being done by the proba tion officers also was defined, and the speaker urged all present to assist in the good work. In bis talk the Judge said eery po liceman should be compelled to take a course in social service work. Accord ing to the Judge, the policemen, as a rule, are too gruff and harsh, and they are so intent mi making a "catch" that in many instances they help make a criminal out of a person who, if treated kindly, would cause the community less trouble. CASH FAILS TO CORRUPT LABOR UNION OFFICIALS New York. United States Attorney Snowden Marshall declared today that Franz von Rintelen, the German agent who is accused of coining to this coun try to incite strikers in munition factor ies. .Trmed with a large corruption fund, was "double-crossed" by a labor man he tried to corrupt, and, despite the ex penditure of several hundred thousand dollars, failed to accomplish his mission in any effective maimer. Mr. Marshall gave the major credit for Rinteleiis failure to the stand taken by high officials in labor organizations. "Rintelen only succeeded in corrupt ing some subordinates," Mr. Marshall said, "and he was beautifully double crossed. The real labor leaders took prompt steps to check his activities." Mr. Marshall refused to comment on David Lamar's activities in the scheme hcjond saying emphatically that lie would not be called as a witness before the grand jury, a proceeding which might give him immunity from prosecution. It was a wise critic who remarked, "A musical show is known by its chorus." Especially is this true of the modern revue type of musical show, which has for one of its chief assets its chorus. The old Amazonian type of chorus girl has long since passed into oblivion, and her place has been taken, not by the much-abused "broiler," nor by the statuesque beauty, but by the "medium," neither Amazon nor "broil er," but handsome and capable. It was the New York Winter Garden which first introduced this new type of chorus girl to Broadway, and since first shown at the big New York temple of amuse ment, other managers have taken her up and now the "medium" type of chorus girl is the most popular of all for musi cal shows. But the Winter Garden still retains its first honors for having the best-looking of all productions. For what girl would not like to be identi fied with America's most famous home of extravaganza? It means staying in New York four months, and then a three mouths' visit to Chicago, about eight weeks of one-week stands, Boston for three mouths and Philadelphia for a like stay. It also gives a chorus girl the "class" she covets so much to say that .she is with the Winter Garden. Hence the producers of the Winter Garden have an abundance of beauty to take their pick from in recruiting their chorus for every new production In "The Passing Show of P.M.")," the latest of the Winter Garden effort, which is to be seen at the Lyric The atre here December 12, the chorus is said to be unusually handsome. As is usual with Winter Garden attractions, the chorus plays no small part in "The Passing Show," hence special efforts were made to have an especially pul chritudiiKHts lot of young women. And critics who should know pronounce it the finest-looking chorus of all the Winter Garden attractions. There arc eighty young women of vaiious types in this aggregation, and a feast of love liness is promised when "The Passing Show" is seen here. Of course, there arc other attractions besides the chorus, prominent among them being George Monroe. Eugene and Willie Howard, Marilynu Miller, John T. Murrav, Helen Eley, Daphne Pollard, Miller' and Mack, Theodor KoslofT, Rodion Mendelovitch, Marga ret Warde and Clarence Harvey. GUAM). yf A k !V i : via Vw7 if fi . v ALL-WOOL m suits Come to the Big Store and save money on your clothes. All made in our own great Cincinnati Tailoring Shops and sold direct to you at matchless, big savings. HAND-TAILORED SUITS For Men and Young Men The handsomest suit values on earth shown in great multitudes of the newest and finest Pure Wool suitings and authentic styles. $10 $12 $15 TheBtoStore 419-427 WEST FIFTH STREET. PRIVILEGE OF NEWSPAPERS linpuitial Kt'poMs of Ollieinl I'm ciM'illngH rphrlil. Columbus, Ohio. Fair and impartial newspaper accounts of the proceedings of courts and of legislative and execu tive bodies can not be used as the basis of libel suits, according to the charge delivered to a jurj in the Franklin County Common Pleas court Tuesday, and the verdict subsequently rendered in favor of a Columbus newspaper in two suits brought by Samuel Heimlich of Cleveland. A third case was thrown out of court. The suits were based on the publication of the part taken by Heimlich in the attempted referendum on laws passed at the Will session of the Legislature. The court held that Gov ernor Cox was within his rights in mak ing an investigation and that fair and impartial accounts of the proceedings held by the governor were privileged. ct In Order. The Professor Latin, being a dead language The Sophomore High time it was cremated. Exchange. itiosrirs oi-' tic.vdks unionism. Jopliu, Mo. Organizer Lowney, of the Western Kederation of Mincis, in his last report, says a !2." per cent wage in crease has been announced by zinc mine operators, and he gives these additional illustrations of the power of trade unionism : "The men who heretofore bad to eat and change their clothes in dirty dog houses are now being furnished with up- ito-date, dry houses, with shower baths 'and lockers, hot ami cold water. Water pipe lilies arc also being installed in the j mines, and the deadly custom of blasting aim squionmg during sunt is nemg elimi nated. Even the mine inspectors have called at the union headquarters and of fered to co-operate in bringing about sanitary conditions in the mines. The wage scales also are not being tampered with as much as formerly." INSISTS ON I-'HIK PKOTKCTION. Six mouths of capacity audiences was the record of "The Song of Songs" at the Eltinge Theatre, New York, last season, and it was withdrawn only at the insistent request of the principal players, who needed a rest before going on tour with the play. No play of re cent years has created Mich wide-spread discussion and has so gripped the heart and the imagination of the public. Adapted from one of the greatest in" German novels by one of the greatest of American playwrights, it became im mediately the sensation of the season because it was an intciiselv human, vividly real and dramatic portrayal of a giiTs'lifc; because il was universal in its appeal, and because it was replete with the pathos, the poiguance, the tragedy and the comedy of human ex perience. A. II. Woods, famous for the bril- I liance of his production-, outshowu himself in staging "The Song of , Songs." Suderuiann could not have done more ample justice to his novel or Sheldon to bis play in the matter of cast and setting than Mr. Woods did in the present instance. Playgoers of Cincinnati will have an opportunity of witnessing "The Song of Songs" with the same players who were responsible for its success in New i York. Irene Fcmvick, vvho-e perfor- , niance, George Jean Nathan pronounc ed the best given by any actress last season, will be seen in her original role. Willi Miss Fcnwiek will be seen Thom as A. Wise, who enhanced his already great reputation by his portrayal of the I great Uncle Pbin in the astounding fourth act of the play. In the cast are also Cyril Keightley, Hardee Kirklaud and an excellent supporting company. j "The Song of Songs" will be seen at the Grand Opera House the week com- I inencing Mondav evening, December I i:uh. world bad ever produced. Jules Levi, Jr., following in his illustrious parent's footsteps, also plays the cornet, and the charming daughter. Louise, is an in spiration with the violin The rest of the excellent bill includes Roder and Ford, "breezy boys from ragtime avenue" and what they don't know about ragtime effects isn't worth knowing; Harry Sterling, who has quite a big fund of original harmony which he uses to good advantage; and a reel of comedy film at the opening of the show, and another reel to close it. Till-: CHARMING WIDOWS. J Telephones, Canol -1395 and ASVb J The Charming Widows, a big bur lesque and extravaganza production, which is new in every detail, will come to the Olympic Theater December 12, to begin a week's engagement. This show, which is regarded as one of the top notch attractions on the American cir cuit, is a big drawing card and the ad vance sale of tickets is brisk. The com pany is made up of some of the best known entertainers in the field of bur lesque and in all there are thirty-five peo ple, including twent) pretty and vivacious chorus girls. The show is resplendent in new and stunning costumes, handsome secnerv, special stage settings and novel electrical effects. The management has tried to get away from the stereotyped brand of burlesque and has injected a variety of novelties into the production. Probably the most interesting feature is the boardwalk runway extending from the stage riejit through the audience to the lobby of the theater. On this runwav I many of the musical numbers are intro I duced and this gives the audience a clo-e view of the girls. Eddie Dale, the clever 1 little German comedian, is the commander-in-chief of the fun brigade, and his able lieutenants include Sam Carlton, Hebrew funster; Jimmy Cooper, in a i straight role; Pauline Palmer, "The Gin ger Uirl ; Ada l-uni, prima donna; Dainty Helen Stanley . ingenue; Hugh Skelly and llarrv Peterson. The claim is made that the chorus is the handsom est aggregation of girls in burlesque 'Fhe girls are not only young but the are also excellent singers and dancers as well. 'Fhe musical numbers include the latest popular songs as well as "Wanda," "There Was a Time," and RICHTER & CO. I MANUFACTURERS or SUPERIOR BRASS GOODS J 210 E. Ninth St. Cincinnati, 0. j I Union-Made HATS i Rielag 1120 Main Street USIO JOHNSTON'S DULL KOTE I'AINT. It dries perfectly flat without lustre, washed and cleaned like tile. Color folder free. Buv it from your j dealer, or TIM-: It. F. JOHNSTON PAINT CO., Pearl unil .Main Sts., Cincinnati, O. , "Sailing Down Honeymoon Bay." which i were written expressly tor the show. The first part is supposed ot take place i on the grounds of the Chantilly Yacht i Club in France, and the story has to d with the laughable experiences of Her man Klutz (Eddie Dale) and Izzy First i (Sam Carltonl. In the second act the scene shifs to the polo grounds at Long Island, and Klutz and Izzy are still in volved in laughable mixups. Vaudeville specialties will be interpolated. The added attraction is "Macherk," in which Mile. Simone De Ileryl is featured in a sensational dance. This act will be pre sented with special costumes and staci. settings. impkiiss. Cincinnati, O. Mayor Spiegel has signed the oidinance requiring motion picture theatres, which have movable scenery and asbestos curtains, to em ploy men on the stage. The ordinance was opposed by the theatre managers and certain public officials, but the mayor replied : "I took into consideration that mo tion picture theatres are patronized largely by women and children, and that no precaution in the interest of safety should be neglected. The employment of competent men on each stage is a precaution against fires or panics, If I have erred in signing this ordinance I prefer that my error should be on the side of safety." A merry mixture of fun and frolic, with songs, laughs and swagger girls, is the 1910 Cabaret Revue, with Lew Pistel, the "explosive" minstrel man, as the chief hilarity inciter. This is the happily blended cocktail of swingy sur prises that will head next week's bill at the Empress Theatre, the only popular priced family theatre in all Cincinnati "Marvelous vaudeville," is the term that will easily fit next week's show, for in addition to Lew Pistel and the 11)10 Revue, the bill will also include the Six Fultons, each a star in his own right, in their very different novelty "The Lawn Party;" Mr. and Mrs. Fred Al len, in their comedv of one thousand laughs, "She Had To Tell Him." and those gifted musicians of consummate art, the Jules Levy Family, the father of which was known to the preceding generation as the greatest cometist the Wall Paper. Paper for the beautifying of walls in residences was first introduced into Europe from the east in 1025. A Now Wrinkle. 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