The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-23
TOP v. s. s. Prize
WON BY TIFFANY

Exceeding by far even the most
optimistic predictions, S1OS.112s2o was
realized in the letter carriers War
Savings Stamps contest. held under
the auspices of The Times, which
came to a close Friday. Tomorrow
afternoon, in the Offices of Postmas-
ter Chance, the twenty-one winning
carriers will receive as rewards for
their ten days effort cash prizes rang
ing from ST5 to SO.
The last day OF the contest was
featured by numerous surprises. In
business district, Carrier Tiffany
"nosed out" Carrier Spiker. winner OF
three previous contests, by margin
OF less than $500, the total sales of
each being in excess of $4,000. With
the exception OF only one day, Tiffany
had headed the list for the entire
period. but 1t was known that Spiker
was holding back sales and he was
generally regarded as an almost GER
tain winner. He attributes his defeat
he was disappointed in a prospect"
j. n. l.. Main Easy winner.
IN Section No. 2. composed OF car
riers serving residential and semi
business sections, J. K. L Main, who
maintained a comfortable lead over
his competitors throughout the con-
test, easily won, with J. L. May as
"runner-up." Mains route lies in the
vicinity OF Fourteenth street and
Spring road.
The real surprise came in Section
No. ), which includes carriers at
tached to stations. collectors and men
on rural routes. Irving Cole. assigned
to Takoma Park. won first place by
the slender margin of 1885 ovsr
Joseph w. Turner. a Chevy Chase
carrier. A. ]. Baker. another Chevy
Chase man, who had held first place
throughout the contest. finished third
When informed that he had woE
the first prize in his section and
piled up greater sales that any other
carrier in the contest, Tiffany mod
estly disclaimed any special talent
for craftsmanship.
II feel that the credit lies entire
ly with The Times for my success"
he said. Through the daily publica-
ton OF my standing, the people on
my route, which covers Pennsylvania
dNtIue anu - street, between MIMI
and Tenth streets and the immediate
vicinity, became just as interested as
though they and not were Compel
ing for prizes. They just made me
win. or course. / wasn't leaving any
stones unturned. for l realized that
had to contend with Riley Spiker
and his winning ways. Every Thrift
Stamp counted with me. But it sure
was some battle. and I'm ready for |
the next one whenever Mr.. Chance |
and Mr.. Callahan decide to arrange
another contest"
"SpIker's No 500 Man.
Spiker's route is in the Colorado |
Building. and every office in that edi- |
fee was canvassed by him for all il |
was worth. Promised a sale for the |
last day of the contest. he appeared |
bright and early Friday morning to |
claim it. but found the promised buy |
er was not quite so enthusiastic. |
However. rather than disappoint |
Spiker. the man promised to call up |
his wife and consult her. as a result |
of which he agreed to take stamps 20 |
the value of 800.
"Spiker's no 500 man." said the I
ave got you down for the |
SlOOO-and il you will |
make out your check for $40. their |
present value. I'll bring them on the /
next trip" The prospect was unable
to resist his persuasion and the check |
was Immediately forthcoming. An
dealer was so impressed /
with SpiIer's abilities that he offered |
him a position as a salesman. but the
carrier decided to continue wearing
Uncle Sans gray uniform. His rec
ord for the year shows W. s. 5. sales
in excess of $4,000.
When informed Of the results OF the
contest. d. J. Callahan, director of the
District war savings committee, was
elated.
Best w. 9. 9. Statesmen.
'T know they'd do it. for past con-
tests have proved to me that Post
master Chance has the best w. s. s.
statesmen in the country attached to
his Office" said the director. The
Washington postoffice has record in
this respect which has not been ap-
preached in any other city. Inciden-
tally. I'm wondering IL it wouldn't be
a good idea TO make both Tiffany and
Spiker members of my committee.
with both working continually
the year. there's no doubt
but that the District would realize its
assigned quota Of S7,5OO.OO0 in record
time"
Carrier Clark. who won fifth place
in the first section. has the distinc
ton Of having Won a prize in every
contest held. Greer is another who
has figured prominently in the compe-
titions.
Assistant Postmaster Malcolm Ker-
lin and Superintendent OF Carriers
Clarence Scholey, who assisted Post