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Evening star., 1920-01-10
Progress Toward Teachers Relief

Practical cooperation between the
board of education and the citizens
school betterment committee appears
to be in effective development. A def
mite step toward accomplishing the
most urgent of the four points re
naming of the original program has
been taken. subcommittee of the
board and of the citizens committee
are at work, after consultation with
the Comm issioners, on the preparation
of special bill which. after agree
ment upon details and principles. will
be laid before the Commissioners, and
it is expected will be submitted by
them to Congress, with recommends
tion for early action.
With this bill before the committee
of Congress it will be assured to the
Districts legislators that all Wash
ington is united in the request on ade-
quate compensation for the teachers
and that this proposed change of pay
has nothing to do with plans of school
reorganization. The unanimous as
surance will also be given that in
the Judgment of the residents of the
capital it is urgently necessary to act
promptly in order to prevent dis
astrous depletion of the school per
sonnel. No question can be raised as
to the teachers needs. A brief was
filed with the board of education the
other day by the men high school
teachers, who pointed out that they
are not getting enough money to en-
able them to live; that they are in
debt for the necessities of life; run
ming behind steadily. No one can ac-
cuse them of extravaganza or reck-
lessness Of expenditure. Yet they are
the highest paid members of the teach
ing force.
It cannot be doubted that Congress
will be quick to realize the urgency
of this appeal and the JuStlce OF the
demand for a more adequate compen-
sation for those who are training more
than 10000 children in this District.
With full agreement upon scale, with
earnest determination on the part of
the whole citizenship of the District
to obtain fair hearing for the teach
ers' claims, with perfect unanimity
among all engaged in this present
campaign, the case will be presented
to Congress in the best possible form
without involving the possibility of di-
verting and trouble-causing proposals
for fundamental changes concerning
which there is now wide difference
of opinion.
Evening star., 1920-01-10
Party Splits and Results.

Says Representative Denison, re-
publican. of Illinois:
"The democrats arc going to split
wide open. They Will have an insur-
rection on their hands just as we did
in 1912"
Will the democrats splits With the
republican experience here cited so
fresh in mind, will the democrats take
a like course! Are they not as wise
as the birds7 "In vain is the net
spread in the sight of any bird"
Let us consider the two eases lit
tie. Mr.. Taft had reached the White
House largely through Mr.. Roosevelt's
favor Ills claims to consideration in
l?G5 had been conspicuous. He had
served we'll on the federal bench, as
governor General in the Philippines,
and was then serving we'll as Secre-
tary of War. But without President
Roosevelt's aggressive partiality he
could not have won the leadership of
his party that year. 1t was the Roose-
welt influence that had secured the
nomination, and, subsequently,, the
election.
And vet. for reasons not then fully
given. and not even now fully known,
the two men parted company in the
middle of the Taft term, and in 1912
Mr.. Roosevelt headed movement for
Mr. Taft's overthrow. 1t succeeded,
and SO thoroughly that Mr.. Roosevelt
was himself overthrown. He went
down in the wreck, and never com
pIetciy emerged He died just as
things seemed to be coming his way
again.
Mr.. Wilson is in the White House
Evening star., 1920-01-10

those seeking the highest official re-
sponsibility. The voters are naturally
and properly curious about all ques-
tions that bear upon the public wei
fare in this period of uncertainty and
deep anxiety.
Later, will come the national plat
forms: and let us hope that the men
who fashion them and secure their
adoption may deal altogether frankly
with the voters. making no promise es
not intended to be kept, and express
ing none in vague or tricky terms.
A dark horse this year would not
meet the requirem ents. Neither party
should make such nomination. The
country will need for President for
the four years beginning March 4,
1921, "A man of experience in large af-
fairs, and whose performances in other
places will be a guaranty as to his per-
formances in the White House. He
will be tested to the limit, physically
and intellectually. He should not be
a man who. however excellent and at
tractive on personal grounds, would,
as high official, have to learn his
trade. The country's business now
calls for surer touch than that of
the prentice hand.
And as for the platform, the one
indorsed al the polls should be work
able in every provision. The old cyni-
cism. that "a platform is something to
get in on would be CHASTITY if appli
cable this time. The party that gets
in must have something to stand on
while it's commission runs; and the
sounder the footing, the surer the
stand, and the better the work done
on firm support
Between now and convention time
all presidential aspirants and issues
should be canvassed thoroughly.
Evening star., 1920-01-10
Somniloquence.

"The railway trains will not demand
More than a modest fare.
The street cars, too, throughout the
land
Will never, never dare
A more expensive pace to hit.
They will reverse their ways,
And make a nickel do its bit
As in the good old days.
The value of two bits will grow
Till it's enough to buy
A lunch like that of long ago
Including even pic"
The clock sent up its brisk alarms
AS day began to CLEAN,
And Mr.. Public stretched his arms
And wakened from his dream
Evening star., 1920-01-10

largely through Mr.. Bryan's favor
His claims to consideration at Balti-
more in 1912 were conspicuous. DE
was then serving as Governor of New
Jersey, had an organization that ex-
tended far beyond the confines of that
state, and, as all knew. had the White
House in mind. Still, without Mr..
Bryan's aid. rendered at so-called
psychological moment, he could not
have been nominated. 1t was Mr..
Bryan who delivered the finishing
blow to the Clark candidacy-at the
moment in majority control of the
convention-and made Mr.. Wilson the
nominee. And in the campaign that
followed Mr.. Bryan was the star
stumper on the democratic side.
And yet, for reasons not then fully
given, and not even now fully known.
the two men parted company in the
middle of Mr.. Wilson's first term,
though continuing TO hold friendly
personal relations, and here is Mr..
Bryan taking such sharp issue with
Nh Wilson as practically to challenge
the latter's further leadership of their
party.
It is in Mr. Bryan's power to pull
Mr.. Wilson down, as it was in Mr..
Roosevelt's power to pull Mr.. Taft
down But if he exercises it will he
not meet with the Roosevelt fate-go
down with the object of his attack?
How could he possibly escape' 1t is
very pretty fight as it stands
Evening star., 1920-01-10
New Spring Oxfords

And Colonial for Women aready
variety than before
of the workmanship careful
tion modelling
steps and heels previously experienced go.
Dark Brown and Metal Cafskn, Full tip
Quarter Oxfords the smart edge and military
heels.
shown.
Dark Brown and Brown Imitation Straight tip
fords wi ther heels; model also
metal,
Dark Brown sem-dress vici Kidskin oxfords Cuban
heels, $11.
Gun Metal Cafskn Imitation Wing-p Oxfords, Cuban
heel $40. 80
Brown Kidskn oxfords. with rich brown satin
handturned sole and Louis heel
Colonial Pumps. with white pearl
button trimming plain and French Louis heel $14.
Third
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Merger Through Tax Changes.

In their bill sent yesterday to Con
gress the Commissioners have laid the
foundation for solution of the street
railway problem which may resolve
the serious difficulties of the present
and yield a financially sound and eff
cient transportation service for the
people of the District. Proceeding on
the principle that a merger of the two
lines is desirable. they seek by a
change in the taxation system to make
merger desirable TO both roads, where
as today there is no particular incen-
tive to the financially stronger com
pany to combine with the weaker. AS
a means to this end the Commissioners
propose that the present tax of per
cent on the gross receipts of the street
railway companies shall be repealed
and replaced by graduated tax upon
the operating income, fixed at 90 per
cent on the operating income in ex-
cess of per cent earnings and at 10
oer cent upon all operating income in
excess of per cent earnings. Under
this plan all operating income under
the i per cent dividend rate will be
free from tax This change would
tend to equalize the present difference
between the two companies in respect
to dividend earning capacity.
As the ease now stands, every in
crease of fare granted to enable the
Washington Railway and Electric
Company to earn reasonable proht
adds disproportionately to the profits
of the Capital Traction Company.
which must of necessity be included
in the fare schedule. If the Commits
sioners' plan is adopted these accre-
tions of income to the company not
requiring them will be taken back in
the form of taxes and placed in fund
to be used for the extension and i'm
provement of the entire street railway
service.
Street railway merger has been
urged for a long time as the most
satisfactory means of solving the
local problem. But merger has proved
to be difficult of achievement, owing to
the wide disparity of conditions caused
by the circumstances in which the
Washington Railway and Electric
Company was formed by combination
of several far-extended lines, some of
them profitable and others unprofita-
BILE, but all working as single sys
tenn of great potential value. Early
financial mistakes and e1travagances
are now proving troublesome. The
war has caused such a large increase
in operating and maintenance expenses
that the company has been menaced
with bankruptcy. Even the grant of
two successive additions to the long
maintained fare rate has not yielded
a sufficient net revenue to enable the
company to pay a 6 per cent dividend
upon the valuation placed upon the
company's properties by the Commits
sioners, and now the corporation is
asking for another advance as a means
of preventing receivership.
This present plan is constructive
move toward relief from the troubles
of today and toward an equitable
and effective system of street railway
ownership and operation and should
have prompt consideration by Con-
QreSS
Evening star., 1920-01-10
Charming Coifures

Arc demanded at this season of
brilliant and notable events.
Washington women will feel
happy and contented in any
gathering after a proper dress
ing of the hair in the Wood
ward & Lothrop Personal Serv-
ice Section.
Skilled operators for Permanent
and Marcel Waving and for all
personal service
Personal Service Section. Second floor.
Evening star., 1920-01-10

Even when the election in Novem
Der has settled the contest the excite
ment will not be over There will bt
the Inauguration committees to an
nounce.
Evening star., 1920-01-10
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHIIANDER JOHNSON.
A Purpose Unattained.

81 can remember most every word
of your Speech" said the admiring
friend.
81 was afraid something like that
might happen" replied Senator Sor-
ghum. at is most undesirable to have
people quoting you Unexpectedly.
tried to make that speech sufficiently
long and uninteresting to prevent any
body from remembering any part
of it."
Jud Tunkins thinks the restrictions
on denatured alcohol give the boot
leggers a little the best of the auto
mobile game in cold weather.
Evening star., 1920-01-10

Predictions that the railroads are
about to organize themselves into the
greatest monopoly in history are cal
culated to start some feverish guess
ing in Wall street.
Evening star., 1920-01-10

Congress may be depended on fol
an abundance of suggestions as to
work the Department of Justice might
take up when it gets through rounding
up the reds.
Evening star., 1920-01-10
New Cotton Waists

For women going south or those remaining at home,
these fashions appropriate:
Sheer Batstes in light tones; also in white,
combining the coors and featuring the fat and Dutch
collars as the outstanding style features $685.
Also two styles in white and navy Crepe de
Chine, of white and featuring strictly high and
convertible collars, at S1I75.
Waist Section
Evening star., 1920-01-10

Mexico City gave the men of the
Japanese cruiser an ovation. 1t is
hoped that Carranza did not mar the
courteous enthusiasm Of the occasion
by attempting to discuss politics.
Evening star., 1920-01-10
Ginqhams and Swisses

Tissue Ginghams strikngy similar to
voe being light in weight but in variety of
stripes checks and paids usually in gnghams.
They very popular
David and John Andersons Famous Scotch Cling
hams that are recognized the peer Of all Gngham
weaves in absolutely fast coors and very originally
blended tones
Imported Coored St. Gall Swisses, in navy, cadet
black and pink with white dots.
pressG Second
Evening star., 1920-01-10

The fact that Jackson was man OF
simple appetite has not prevented an
enormous quantity of food from be-
ing consumed in his honor.
Evening star., 1920-01-10

A slight element of discord did not
prevent the democratic party from
coming away from the Jackson dinner
with splendid set of testimonials.
Evening star., 1920-01-10

Harmony is always a problematical
matter until the question of who is
to be bandmaster has been definitely
settled
Evening star., 1920-01-10

A democrat is at the present mo-
ment permitted to make choice of
divergent opinions without forfeiting
his standing as a party man.
Evening star., 1920-01-10

The public is still compelled to de-
pend on the mind readers for glimpses
of President Wilson's possible atti-
tude toward a third term.
Evening star., 1920-01-10

Occasionally there rs large dinner
party that does not depend in the
slightest for conversation on the high
cost of living or the servant problem.
Evening star., 1920-01-10

If Lenin's men work far enough
east. they may encounter some ori-
entail functionaries with ideas of their
own about terrorism.
Evening star., 1920-01-10
Needless Labor,

"John," said the nervous woman, 81
think there is burglar in the house."
"Nonsense! Why should a preda-
tory person take the trouble to break
into a dwelling when he can walk
around a few blocks and gather up
gallons of priceless milk?"
Evening star., 1920-01-10
Dividing Line.

It's hard, as men their efforts bend
To join the crowd that wins,
To tell where craftsmanship must end
And politics begins.
Evening star., 1920-01-10
The PrOyisO.

"Don't you believe it is right for q
man to say exactly what he thinks"
"Yes," replied Miss Cayenne; Gpro
vided he really thinks"
Evening star., 1920-01-10

Recent public discussions sounded
almost like the beginning of a Wilson
Bryan discussion.
Evening star., 1920-01-10

There are occasions on which Col.
Bryan entirely loses his regard for
the referendum.
Evening star., 1920-01-10

The roll call will be particularly
interesting feature of the first league
of nations meeting.
Evening star., 1920-01-10

Brigandage continues to be one of
the few occupations not regarded in
Mexico as extra hazardous.
Evening star., 1920-01-10

A soviet demonstration is apparent
ly conducted with the understanding
that the man with the loudest voice
wins.
Evening star., 1920-01-10

Whether running for Congress or
not, Victor Berger keeps moving.
Evening star., 1920-01-10

The toastmaster still survives as a
relic of obsolete forms of conviviality.
Evening star., 1920-01-10
A Limited Showing of Coats

But enough to show you how pretty the tailored
models
Naval Coats with big sailor collars and wide white
braiding Three and Four button, Double-breasted
Coats in coverts and fancy woolens Empire models in
Shepherd. checks and plaids Smart Little Tan Polo
Coats, Infants Section.
Evening star., 1920-01-10
The First Spring Frocks
Pretty New Voiles

The spring voiles surprisingly beautiful; printed
in the lovely designs have grown associate with
Georgette Chiffon and Silks. The combining of numer
GUS colors has been done with strikngly beautiful
effect.
Silk-ribbon Striped Voiles in taupe, navy, copen
and black with small pin dots in contrast.
Chiffon Voes, in lovely dark coors
New American Printed Voiles
Wolfe AyipnonS. Goods Section Second floor
Evening star., 1920-01-10
So Many Modes in Hats and Bonnet,

But of first consideration are the cunning little po
and larger bonnet shapes indescribably lovely in the
combinations of soft straw braids and chfons al
tucked with ribbon bedecking the whole And the mo
darling little affairs of cream net silk impartil
two-eolor effect. with net ruffes and pleatngs at II
brim to give the soft lines.
Natural Leghorn Sailors, with fancy black stra
facing
Natural Panama Sailors
Small Milan Mushroom Hats
Brown Navy, White and Black Polished Stra
Sailors plain or with wreaths of field flowers.
Tam-o'- -Shanters and Fancy Crush Braids, wi
feather trimmings.
But every hat and bonnet must have ribbon strear
ers or ribbon bands and trimmings the streamers be
longer than usual.
For Little Boys there are smart Navy and Viii
Milans
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CTAR !
OPORTS|
INDIANS
CAN KNOT
PREP RACE

West Seattie's prep school nine In
out OF the race for tho city title. but
the Indians can mako the going
mighty warm for Lincoln tomorrow
when the teams meet at Hiawatha
field Tho first time these teams
met this year Lincoln walked off
with the game by . 70 1 count
This time the tilt win be staged on
the Hiawatha field ana the Indians
haven't lost a start on their homo
grounds this season.
Lincoln Is leading tho high school
procession but II the Nortbsnders
lose tomorrow ana Broadway beats
Franklin. broadway and Lincoln win
bo tied. Broadway and Lincoln win
then fight II out for the champion
ship.
The Broadwny-Frankiin 70 ton61s
row will be staged at Lincoln play
field. Queen Anne entsrtains Bal
lard In the other game Of the day.
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FRENCH
CHAMP
DRAWS
DEMPSEY
BY NEAL O'HARA
or THE BOSTON POST

HOTEL kNICkMORE,
New York, May 90
The great Dcmpsey-Car-
penticr battle took place
here today before a mob
of ls,026 fight promot-
ers. The spectators were
filled to capacity, and the
soft drink receipts
amounted to $5l7.002, of
which S250.000 goes to
the landlord, 100000 TO
the sugar trust, $4,000
10 the government rev.
ehue collector and the
balance to the Wall
Street Benevolent and
Protective Association.
Carpenter was fra 10 enter
the room. lie wore An OPEN
WORK smile and = <miie u conf.
d~neo embroidered with dollar
signs. He wa~ closely followed
by D~schanps and Deschamp~'
hypnotle ey-s. Carp sat Ia lbo
Louis XIV. chair uiat stood In
his corner. and D~sehamps
famed him with dek Of bank
boolss.
Dempsey ~ntv~d rhe rvom clad
In ovrrLls inisld with draft en-
emptlons. lie wAs greeted with
. saivo Of salvc. Jack sat In the
defendants corner and famed
himself with q court subpoena
lie was 80 fun Of CONFIDENCE you
could smell the hopes from his
breath.
Round i--TcI Richard sfartcd
thr battle with an offer Of $780,.
900 for the match. D~mpssy
rount~r~d with . d~snand for
$500. 600. and Tex ui~d 10 knock
him down. D~-ehamp. fctnied
with . signature Ia tho contract
but . right hooker Of scotch r--
viv~d him. lie Vas up nj the
count Of St5o. geo. The round
Was In even money.
Round s-Carp~utirr sfart~d
the s~cond with light Jabs at
RicisArd's bankroii. but T~x's d.
frrrse was perfect Dvmp~~y
wziIoped him with . nat drmsnd.
and T~x came back with = show
~ Of movie righfs. Dcsehamp-
rrnewcd his assault on the Eng.
li~h language. but was unable IN
land ON the dollar signs. Rich.
ard Offered $3.50. 900. ~ The b~il
rang. Tho round Was In round
numb~rN
Round -when chs third
oprprd. kearns put over . stiff
d<rnand Richard sid~~t~pp~d.
but ran into . counter proposal
from Carp's right hand man.
Ten was groxKy. but kept frvn
falling by going Into ciineh
with . certified check. Dempsry
made . stab at Rick's inside
pocket, but mi~~cd by sioo. 900.
Csrpeniier rallied and had Tex
rceiinE By swinging . pm In his
d~adiy right hand Carp was on
the verge Of sixning. but was
saved from Disgrace by tho white
papr shortage. The round WAS
on Richard.
Round As the final STARTED
Carprntier and Dempsey shook
hands and offered 10 fight for
$500 900. De.ehamp. and
ksarns shook heads and tho deal
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WINS off. Richard was fighting
for an d. X. 10 his contract. but
Carp's sisi~stepping was too
much and Jacks terms were too
high J. y. Morgan thrvw .
towelfui Of bonds Into the ring.
and Rick made . last stab with
an offer % 500. 600. Ter fol-
lowed Il MP with = sharp demand
for an answer. but Carp and
Jack responded with . heavy
horse.iauEh ~ The bell moanod-
Ther~ was no DECISION.
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rptAis -......tf ~ 81 is
sH2tt-d for Andrews In ttth.
''Ran for nassier tn iSth
s.siiat,ed for fer,ies In isth
Score by lnntnr~:
Seattle minimum
10. Anr~ies .sebstsiiisst 90
SUMMARY; Hon. ran--Woi;sr T1,fe>-
base hits-ksnworthy. Lapan T-o-bas-
hits-rhouas. Eidred. oriGEs Niehag.
nohne stolen bas-s--kopp. Eidf~d
Sacrifice hits--Adafns a. LaEuinck. X
crandsli :. Thomas. Wares. struck out
ny ThsmAs 1. ~ p~nAr~- 1. By Fsrtlrs
T. ~ Gesry 1. Bases On haiis--ofr
psmaree J, efr Br~stoa I. Oft fertieS :.
Rams responsible faF--rnSrnss a pemAr-e
:. nr-rten I. FsrfteA . fnniags stitched
by Thomas 80. By p~srar~> Charge
defeat to rerticA. credit vieterY to Gsary.
poahie play---kAmiecs TO nahns 20 Adaua
10 Murphy 20 stAma umyifhe-hglm.s
Aad TonAn Tine-f.si
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SEALED PROPOSALS WILL he
received BY the undersigned up to
izO o'clock Y. NJ. on Monday. Jun.
Tth, 1890, and then opened. for fur
nishing food for detained aliens ard
Immigration Station for two years
beginning July l. 1870. unless sooner
terminated by the Secretary Of La
Dor. Particulars hs to conditions
covering bidding may be obtained
upon application 10 the EamniiasfOn-
er Of Immigration. Seattle. WashlnE-
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DUCKY BOBS UP

BRoWNvfLLE. Neb.. May 20
The veteran Ducky Holmes liz man
aging an independent club here.
Only IT votes were cast against the
proposition Of playing Sunday base.
ball In the town.
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A PLACE TO JUMP

SHREVEPORT. la. May 90
Husky ball players who want 70 qui,
tho game and go In business can
work for pode Criss. former star.
who In In charge OF drilling for a
biz oil company. nods offers sis a
day.
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NATIONAL LEAGUE
HERE'S JEDCE RUTH

CoIIUMHUs. o. May so.--Judrr
Ruth. Of them unicipal court here.
claims 20 be a cousin OF Babe Ruth
The Judge says that he Is M good
a fan az Babe In a sluKwsr when
the Yankee Bamblno Is hitting 'en.
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BAT WAS FLAT

MILWAUKEE,. May .o,--Umpire
Murray examined Dick wade'n bat
while the MIIlsrs were playing here
and found II fiat. Murray consigned
u to cordwood wade don't hif so
good now.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-05-20
HARVARD IN RACE

BOSToS.--Ths Harvard crew win
b. In the trial races for the olympic
games. They win row under the
colorn of the Union Boat club.
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REBREAKS ARM

ST. PAUL. May .o.--Jock Malone.
baker. has entered q hospital here
In an effort 10 make the bones In
his lcf, arm knl, properly. I, was
necessary TO rebrcak the bones
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-05-20

Home Manages Sunday want TO n.
surs and ifns up the fields for play Tn.
following teams mus, linz Up the grounds
for Sundays games on the following
folds: Rainier Valley Juniors at Column
bta field. INTERPLAY Juniors at Mercer
field Diamond Aces at Waiia walIa
field, Madison Park Juniors at washing
ton field and waiia wara Juniors a,
Wsra WaiIa field.