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Evening star., 1919-12-05
URGES BRITISH TRADE POLICY
Sir Hamar Greenwood Points to
American Competition.

LONDON. December 4 (via Ottawa).
are the "fierciest and
a'ee most eftieient" ficnS trade competitors of
the British, said Sir Hamar Green
wood, speaking today at a luncheon
given by Maj. Gen. Sir Newton Moore ,
in honor of the appointment of Sir
H.mar as secretary of the govern
ment's overseas trade committee.
There never had been in Great Britain
n settled policy regarding trade de-
veiopment' he said, and he believed a
very small expenditure of money
would result in large development
Col. Amery, undersecretary for the
co1onias said it was most important
that financial control remain in Brit
ish hands. adding that If American
capital went to Canada it meant more
Canadian capital for developing
other portions of the empire.
Evening star., 1919-12-05

If ever a swimming place looked as
If 1T wanted to speak it is the new
pool in the flourishing branch of the
Washington Y. w. c. A. at 614 E
that it's appearance strives to and. in
fact, does impart is the time-hon-
ored:
Come on in, the waters fine"
Testifying to the correctness OF
this inferred invitation are thou
houses and apartments. who, missing
perhaps some beach or river or creek
back home" found n dip in its
limpid contents a boon during the hot
months that followed the opening OF
the branch last June. Their number,
others, who will discover that winter
is almost as good time to enjoy
such a facility, and an even better
season in which to learn to swim.
Officials in charge of the f street
branch feel that such a utility as this
pool, their proudest possession, is full
filling it's function only when used
to capacity. and with this idea in
view are bending every energy to
advertise, by means of swimming
classes, swimming meets and a
schedule of general dip" periods, its
enjoyable facilities to every member
of the "Y' in the District of Colum-
bia.
Claims for Y. w. C. A. Pool.
The pool is not as large as they could
wish, as the size of the building pre-
cludes any larger dimensions. But they
do make, and are prepared to substan-
tiate, tho claim that the Y. w. c. A.
pool is the cleanest, the most inviting,
best equipped and supervised that it is
possible to imagine
The pool itself, in the basement of the
thoroughly remodeled premises down
on L street, is 40X30 feet in size, large
enough in which to learn and practice
all the swimming strokes, and deep
enough for dive of any sort. At the
shallow end it is three feet deep and,
for the benefit of the considerable num-
Der apt to be in at one time who can
not swim, it's bottom does not start to
shelves until approximately at the CEN
ter.
From about the middle on, however,
the pitch is comparatively strong. until
at the other end a depth of eight feet
is available for divers and for those
who don't feel they can really swim
until they are beyond their depth. Both
as a guide and as a safety device, a
Evening star., 1919-12-05

certain classes and for tho general
clientele, as the pool will permit. Be-
ginners in swimming have prescribed
a first course of six lessons. from
which they graduate into the more
advanced groups. Physical examina-
tions, conducted by graduate physi-
clans. are arranged for Tuesday and
Thursday nights.
I'VE opened in June" says Miss
Blodgett, "and october was our big
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gest month, with 1.525 individual pa
irons. All the warm months averaged
about a thousand dips or lessons. but
with November came q decided fall
ing OFF in attendance. For this, it is
our cordial hope. there may in time
be substituted an increasing patron
age. until the plant caters to capac-
ity crowds every month in the year
"The water is kept at an average of
IS degrees. In spite of the shivers and
Evening star., 1919-12-05

lamentations of some of the girls
from southern latitudes. we know
that this degree of heat is the most
satisfactory. The temperature of tho
surrounding air itself is kept at ABOUT
SO degrees, and the whole room -
constantly and thoroughly ventilated
by means of a big fan. During very
warm weather we can, IL we desfte,
gain additional ventilation by opening
the windows"
Evening star., 1919-12-05
Shooting Party Reported Fired On.

from Ennis, County Clare. Ireland, re-
ports that a shooting party, including
some relatives Of Lord Inchiquin, was
fired at while travelling in motor cars
in the Carron district. One of the
chauffeurs the message says, was
wounded.
Evening star., 1919-12-05

substantial life line is stretched faulty
athwart the pool at the point where the
pitch begins to be noticeable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-20
VOCATIONAL BOARD TO AID.
Will Test and Certify Disabled
Service Men for Positions.

The federal civil service regulations
as amended by an executive order of the
President place upon the Federal Board
for Vocational Education the RESPONSE
bility of testing, training and certifying
to the United States Civil Service Com
mission disabled soldiers, sailors and
marines who desire to enter civil service
employment. The amended regulations
permit the fullest cooperation of gov
ernment agencies with the federal
board. in the vocational rehabilitation
of men disabled in the war against Ger.
many.
individuals and private institutions
are working with the federal board in a
most patriotic way. The government
departments have been DESTROYS Of lend :
ing full cooperation. This is now pos
sible because of the removal of certain
restrictions and the arrangements for
meeting this changed situation worked
out by representatives Of the federal
board and the United States Civil Serv-
ice Commission.
The federal board proposes to dis
charge its obligations under the amend
ments to the civil service regulations
through cooperative arrangements with
the government departments and
through the expert advice, counsel and
assistance of government officials and
employees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-20
Day and Night

Our days are full of care and
dread, of toll that never ceases !;
we trudge along, with weary
tread, to gather up the pieces !;
the same old tasks we've done
for years, the struggle and en-
deavor; the same old doubts,
the same old fears, the same old
grind forever. But there is
night that brings us sleep, when
we are worn and aching, the So
lace for the eyes that weep, the
balm for spirits breaking.
Through restful hours, upon the
hay, we dream of youth and
laughter, forgetting every by
gone day, and days that follow
after. A little while we roam
afar, perhaps on astral pinions,
and gaze down from a yellow
star upon this worlds domin-
ions. And this is all that keeps
us sane, the sleep that night is
bringing, for days are full of
stress and pain. of being stung
and singing. Our days are full
of played-out dreams, of empty
words and phrases, of ruined
plans and broken schemes, and
hopes deferred like blazes. But
night comes dripping from the
sky, from heavens spangled
rafter; here is the hay-here let
me lie, and dream of love and
laughter. WALT MASON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-20
KALLIPOLIS GROTTO OUT
FOR AN ALL-DAY PICNIC
Varied Program Of Entertainment
Provided for Members and
Friends at Chesapeake Beach.

Members Of Kal1ipolis Grotto, No. IS,
NJ. o. v. P. E. R.. their families and
friends are participating in an all-day
picnic at Chesapeake Beach today.
The event was originally scheduled
for a week ago today. but inclement
weather made a postponement neces-
sary.
Starting at $3.50 o'clock and continu-
ing until the last train leaves the
resort tonight, a varied program of
entertainment, in which all are to
participate. is being pursued at the
Chesapeake Bay resort. The principal
item in the day of pleasure will be a
series Of motion pictures arranged by
Chairman NJ. w. Pickering. which will
depict Shakespeare's seven stages of
man.
Monarch Charles D. Shackelford and
his cabinet of assistants have sched-
uled athletic events, aquatic sports,
prize contests for the children. OK
cart rides, dancing and concerts by
the Grotto Band. A costume parade
on the boardwalk, which will be pho
tographed by a motion picture camera
and later shown at local theater, is
another feature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-20
SYMPATHY FOR IRELAND.
Virginia Federation of Catholic
Alumnae Takes Action.

Sympathy for Ireland was expressed
at a meeting of the State Federation
of Catholic Alumnae at ST. Edith's
Academy, Bristow, Va, last Monday,
at which five schools were represent
ed. The delegates were from ST. Jo-
seph's, Portsmouth; st. Patrick's. Rich
mond; st. Mary's, Alexandria; ST. Jo-
seph's. Richmond, and ST. Edith's,
Bristow.
Among those present were Mrs. Mar
garet Mulvey Hewitt, Miss Mildred
Revell Brady, Mrs. John J. Williams,
Miss Mary Hammond Kavanaugh, Miss
Grace Sullivan, Miss Margaret J.
O'Connor, Miss Margaret McHugh
Miss Elizabeth Dolan, Miss Anna
Long, Miss Constance Brady and Miss
Susan A. Tresnon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-20
COURT Restraints HUSBAND.
Douglas I. Nisewander Ordered to
Stay in City Pending Suit.

Douglas 1. Nisewander, a plumber,
has been ordered by Justice Hitz to
furnish a bond of $500 not to leave
washington pending action on a suit
Tor maintenance filed by his wife, May
a. Nlsewander. She complained to
the court that her husband had
threatened to go away if she fiIed
court proceedings against him.
They were married June IS, 1906.
and have one child. The wife charges
that her husband deserted her July I.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-20
Says Grievances Are Petty.

These men complain of petty
grievances. They want the privilege
of leaving their life guard posts and
coming into the bathhouse at any
time they please. For the safety of
the lives of the bathers. we have es-
tablished a rule which compels guards
first to get permission of the head
life guard before leaving their posts.
It is the aim of the management that
the beach be well supplied with
guards at all times. and men wishing
to leave their posts should first con-
suit the head life guard, who can
replace them during their absence.
However, we have a new staff Of men.
equally as capable as the men who
left. Yesterday I discharged one of
the life guards for general incompe-
tency. Despite the fact he was a good
swimmer. he did not keep his atten-
ton on the bathers."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-20

eat 1 o'clock yesterday the life
guards came into my Office. They
shook hands with me and told me it
was a pleasure to work for me and
regretted they were leaving. l took
their names and mailed them their
pay checks.
These men have never come to
me and presented any of their griev-
ances. There has been no complaint
as to conditions made to my office.
/ learned only from hearsay that the
men were dissatisfied.
II will say, however, that the eff
cheney of the life guard STAFF at the
beach will be greatly improved now
that they have left here. l do not be-
lieve, in the interests of the public,
that 1t would be beneficial for me
to employ again men who think as
little of the lives of man and woman
bathers as to leave without notice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-20
HOSPITAL SEEKS 100000.
Campaign for Children's Institu
ton Will Be Made in December.

The Children's Hospital will make a
drive for 100000 in Washington to
repair and refit the hospital. at 18th
and w streets northwest Definite
dates for the campaign have not been
made. but it is announced that 1t
will be held probably the first week
in December.
The hospital building was con-
structed in 1870, and is now badly in
need of repair. 1t Is the only institu-
ton of its kind in Washington. and
the medical staff has among its men,
bers some Of the most eminent physi-
clans in the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-20
Officers Ordered to Washington.

Army officers ordered to this city
for assignment to duty include Col
Harry F. Dalton. infantry, at Camp
Dix. n. J.; Col. Tiemann N. Horn
field artillery, at Fort Bliss. Tex.
Col. Thomas II. Slavens. Quartermas-
ter Corps; Col. Glenn H. Davis. adju-
tant generals department.; Lieut.. Col
Robert S. Oberly. ordnance depart
ment. at Aberdeen, Nd, and Lieut.
Col. William c. Rogers, infantry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-20
EXAMINATIONS ANNOUNCED
Civil Service Tests to Be Held for
Various Federal Positions.

Examinations for positions in the
classified civil service were an
nounced today by the United States
Civil Service Commission. The exami-
nations are as follows: Printers help
er. foremen. heat treatment of armor
plate and large guns. foreman of small
guns and foreman of heat treatment
Of projectiles. associate mechanical
engineer. Investigator in commercial
dehydration, superintendent of melt
Ing shops, superintendent of forge
shops. skilled laborer, lighthouse
service aid, chief of division of for
eign investigations and farm economist.
Further information regarding these
examinations may be obtained from
the commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-20
ASKS FOR $2,470, 600.
Attorney General Cites Need of
Additional APPROXIMATION.

An additional appropriation of ST.
1905 for paying expenses of the
Department of Justice during the
current fiscal year was asked by At
torney General Palmer in a request
sent to Congress yesterday.
While no specific mention was made
of the cost of living investigations
of the department, the largest request
was for $1,000. 900 for detection and
prosecution Of crimes With other
requests were sums for repairs at
penitentiaries. and $250.o00 for ex-
penses of interment and return OF
enemy aliens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-20
AGNES KENNEDY DEAD.
Sister of Mrs. Rudolph Kaufman
Passes Away at Summer Home.

Agnes Kennedy, a resident of this
city for many years. died at the home
of her nephew, Shirley T. Colman, in
Dunkirk. N. Y, last Sunday evening.
Miss Kennedy lived in Dunkirk dur
ing her childhood and early girlhood,
and was in the habit of returning
there each summer. She was the sis
ter of Mrs. Rudolph Kaufman, who
was with her at the time of her death.
The interment was private at her
old home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-20

r.. Kaplan was chosen director Of the
War Risk Insurance Dramatic Club at
meeting yesterday in the building
at 9Th and streets southwest. Other
officers chosen were: Chairman, Miss
Maude Mays; vice chairman, r. j.
Haley; secretary, Anna c. Cord.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-20
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Rev. DIR. william Tate, formerly
connected with the Bahai movement,
will give an illustrated lecture on
THE Wonderful Workings of the
Human Heart" at the Davis Memorial
Mission, SO Myrtle street northeast,
tomorrow night.
The cOlOred citizens committee of
the Boy Scouts will meet this even
ing at o'clock at POLL Georgia ave-
nue.. All interested are invited to
attend.
A musical comedy. 1.-THE Wedding of
Molly McGinnis," will be presented to-
morrow night at the Columbus Coun-
try Club. There will also be a dinner
and dancing. Dramatic artists in the
play will be Charles c. L. Moran
and Joseph J. Degnan. The libretto
is by John c. Merkling and music by
Lieut.. Arthur McCreight.
The Illinois State Society will meet
tomorrow night at o'clock at the
Wilson Normal School, 18th and Har-
ward streets. E. A. Lang will sing.
Following the meeting there will be
dancing in the gym" Herbert Wal
ton Rutledge will preside.
Grant Circle. Ladies' Of the G.. A. r..
will hold a special meeting tonight at
c. A. r. Hall at o'clock.
The Wanderluxters' moonlight stroll
this evening will begin at Georgia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-20
avenue and Butternut street at SIS.
The Ohio girls will hold a VI

The Ohio girls will hold n wiener
roast at the 18th street reservoir next
Saturday. Those expecting to attend
are requested to meet at the end of
the 14th street car line at 5 o'clock in
the afternoon. All Ohio people are in
vited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-20
SUED FOR MAINTENANCE.

Maintenance is asked in suit filed
by Mary E. Fisher against Isaac w.
Fisher. They were married at Rockville
May S. 1914. and have one child. Cruelty
is ALLEGED.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-20
Gen. Fredericlx Fun.ton Post, No. 1

Gen. Frederick Funston Post, No. 1,
of the American Legion, recently or
ganized, will elect officers tomorrow
night at a meeting at Carroll 1nsti-
tute, 91S 10th street. The charter
muster rolls are to be closed at the
meeting. All former United States
soldiers, sailors and marines who par
ticipated in the world war are in
vited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-20
Col. Howell to Go to Honolulu.

Col. Robert P. Howell. Corps of En-
gineers, at Camp Humphreys. Va. has
been ordered to Honolulu. Hawaii, for
duty with the Sd Engineers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-20

TAKE BELL-ANS BEFORE MEALS
and see how fine good digestion makes you feel.
-Adyertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-20
PROPOSITION TO ELECT
SCHOOL BOARD FAVORED
Bill Providing Popular Vote In.
dorsed by Citizens Committee,
One Member Dissenting.

With but one dissenting vote the
bill providing for popular election OF
the members of the board of educa-
ton of the District of Columbia was
approved last night at a meeting OF
the steering committee of the citi-
zens' joint committee for an elective
school board, held at the rooms of the
Board of Trade.
The vote against the bill as it stands
was recorded by Miss Ethel Smith,
head of the Washington committee
and was not made in person. Miss
Smith left the meeting before a vote
was taken, but instructed j. Clinton
Hiatt, secretary of the steering COM
mittee, to cast her vote against the
bill.
Gives Reasons for Opposition.
Miss Smith objects to that portion
of the bill which provides that the
personnel of the board remain I'M
changed-three woman members and
six man members. She said that as
there are about 10000 more women
than men in Washington they should
have stronger representation on the
board, and announced that she would
carry the fight to have this part of
whole joint committee to be held
early in September. Mr.. Claflin, who
with DIR. Starr Parsons and B. w.
Payne are joint authors of the bill.
said the joint committee had instruct
ed the subcommittee to draw up the
bill so as 20 retain the present COM
position of the board as regards pro-
portion of man and woman members.
Miss Smith said she felt that no
restriction should be put on the num-
her of woman members Of the board.
1t is felt that some effort will be
made when the bill is. taken up before
so amended as to provide for equal
representation of men and women.
George Warren. a delegate from the
Federal Employees Union, said that
the union will stand back of such a
move.
Vote in Favor of Bill.
Those who voted for the bill as drawn
up are: b. W. Payne, chairman of the
steering committee; DR.. Starr PARSONS
of the Northeast Citizens Association,
Roy c. Claf1in of the Board of Trade j.
Clinton Hiatt of the Columbia Heights
Citizens Association, Walter S. Early
and George H. Warren.
Miss Alice Deal president of the High
School Teachers Union, was present as
proxy for Miss Florence Rogers, but
left before a vote was taken. 1t was
announced by Mr.. Payne that the Cen
trail Labor Union and Federal Employees
Union. No. 2. are in favor Of popular
election of the school board and that
the support of these organiza ions may
be expected when the bill appears be-
fore the Senate District committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-20
ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES
TONIGHT.

HUMILITY.
Talks on How to Reduce the High
Cost of Living" at Trinity Civic
Forum, Sd and c streets.
Lawn fete for benefit of Holy Rosary
Church. at Sd and Eye streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-20
BEACH GUARDS
. OUT IN PROTEST STRIKE.
Object to Method of Administration
Employed by Head Guard
W. A. Apple.

Six life guards at the tidal basin
bathing beach went out in a protest
strike" yesterday afternoon against
the administration of Head Life Guard
w. A. Apple.
In a statement issued last night the
guards charged that they have been
replaced by men. who in every in
stance but one had not passed the goy-
eminent life-guard test"
According to the statement. "the
substitutes were placed in the boats
and on the stands. and most of the
public did not know the difference"
Only two of the old guards were on
duty with the new men, it is charged
by the guards-these men being the
director and assistant director.
"storm" Long Brewing.
The storm has been brewing for the
past five weeks, according to the story
of the strikers, and conferred around
Head Life Guard Apple.
His continual nagging and petty
fault finding gradually antagonized
his subordinates until they finally re-
volted in a mild manner and told him
that they didn't like this sort of treat
ment," declared former Life Guard
Gemain, one of the strikers.
The guards claim that Apple yes
terday attempted to discharge a guard
without giving a specific reason for
the dismissal other than that his gen.
eraI attitude was undesirable. The
other guards walked out with him.
Charge Lack Of Precautions.
Serious charges Of neglect Of precau-
lions for the protection of bathers are
lodged by the guards in their statement.
It declares that 1.-The present manage
ment should nave learned its lesson
when Mr.. Sweeney was drowned in the
early part of the season. as two of the
life guards at that time could not pass
the required tests, and both later left.
One of the two was again Oh duty
yesterday as a substitute, and both are
high school boys
No drownings have occurred while the
striking guards have been on duty, the
statement claims. Some days as many
as fifteen persons We're pulled out OF
the water by them, it was stated.
The statement is signed by Guards
Truart, Maitland, Levy, Gemain, Pol
lard and Daniels.
Statement by Manager Leech.
l. Gordon Leech, manager of the
hea oh jsSuad this statement TODAY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-20
Charge Lack Of Precautions.

Statement by Manager Leech.
l. Gordon Leech, manager of the
beach, issued this statement today:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-20

The Wanderluxters' moonlight stroll
his evening will begin at Georgia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-20
The Illinois State Society will meet

Grant Circle. Ladies' OF the G.. A. r..
will hold a special meeting tonight at
g. A r. Hall at o'clock.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-11-11

that the miners union Ae asked 10
consent to two extra hours Of work
daily. the men 10 be given attractive
bonuses
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-11-11
If THIN AND NERVOUS
TRY bITRO PHOSPHATE

White excessive thinness might be
attributed to various and subtle caus-
as IN different individuals. il is a well
known fact that the lack OF 2hosphor-
GUS in the human system is very large
~ responsible for This Condition.
IT seems to be we'll established that
this deficiency in phoss horous may
now be met by the use Of Bitro- Phos-
phate. which can be obtained from any
good druggist in convenient tablet
form.
In many instances the assimilation
OF this phosphate by the nerve tissue
soon produces welcome change
rerve tension disappears, vigor and
strength replace weakness and lack
OF energy and he whsse body loses its
ugly hollows and abrupt angles, be-
coming enveloped in d glow Of perfeet
health and beauty and The viii and
to be up and doing
CAUTION: = White Bitro- Phosphate
is unsurpassed for the relief OF ner-
vousness. general debility. etc. those
taking il who do net degire to put on
flesh should use extra care in avoiding
producing foods.