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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-10-05
CHICAGO WHEAT PRICE
IS LOWEST SINCE 1897

CHICAGO. Oct. 5.-Wheat yesterday
sold below 81 for the first time since
trading in that grain was resumed
on the board of trade last July and
touched the lowest level it has reached
since 1897. March wheat was down
to Sl.91 at the lowest. while the De-
cember future touched $1.95..
Corn and oats also touched new low
levels for the present crop, corn
dropping as low as So cents and oats
selling down to 541a cents.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-10-05
5 CHILDREN MEET DEATH
WHEN FARM HOME BURNS

MERRILL, Wis, Oct. 5.-Five chill
dren of Edward Nelson, ranging in
age from five to fourteen years, were
burned to death when fire destroyed
Nelson's farm home near here early
yesterday.
The children were asleep upstairs.
The parents. whose bed room was
downstairs, escaped. A lantern left
burning in an upper bed room is be-
lieved to have caused the fire.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-10-05
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The Washington times., 1920-11-15
ASH COLLECTIONS
TO Be CURTA|[ED
District Officials Announce New
Schedule Effective For
Winter Months.

Morris Hacker, superintendent Of
street cleaning and city refuse, today
announced the winter schedule OF ash
collections. The schedules are effec-
tive next Monday.
The schedule. with two exceptions.
Is the same as last year, providing
once n week collection in some parts
Of the city. twice week in others.
The changes provide Wednesday
and Saturday collections on Seventh
street and Florida avenue northwest,
10 Eleventh street, to Spring road to
Georgia avenue, to Buchanan street.
to Rock Creek Cemetery, to Sold'"rs
Home to Park Place. to Fourth street,
west on w street to George avenue
Also there will be a Saturday col
lection from Spring road to Buchanan
street, to George avenue, to Sixteenth
street and from Spring road and Six.
teenth street to Colorado avenue and
Rock Creek Park.
The Washington times., 1920-11-15
TURKEY
Ba1nyard King Gobbling
to Tune of 70 Gents
Per Pound.

Thanksgiving dinner this year is
going to cost fully as much as It
did last. 1t may even cost trihe
more. At least that's the opinion
of chefs and managers in leading
local restaurants.
1t is estimated that a family din
ner for four persons will cost from
IS to $40.
Turkeys, chickens, and other fowl
are as high. or higher. than last
year. True. fruits and vegetables
have dropped in price, but this drop
10 hardly enough to Offset increases
along other lines. Eggs, cheese.
butter, and mince meat still boast
top notch prices.
Pumpkin prices are down. The
best OF pumpkins in local markets
are slugging the old family wallet
TO the tune of fifteen and twenty
Gently each.
which whets the appetite for that
sub King OF American Birds, the
turkey. was bringing from 1914 to
20 cents q quart.
And that brings us to His High
ness, The Turk. sixty to 20 cents
q pound Is the key in which this
regal bird Ia gobbling. The future
OF turkey prices remains slightly
cloudy. One thing seems pretty
sure. however. They will not drop.
The dealers declare turkey raisers
are in a position to demand what
they think they should get. And
chicken prices are In the same class.
A sample bill of fare for the
average family, which could be
served at a cost of 80 for four per-
sons. was prepared this morning by
Charles Picard, OF the management
OF Harvey's Restaurant. II in
eiudes: Cocktail, celery, olives,
vegetable soup, roast turkey with
cranberry sauce, candied sweet po-
tatoes, heart OF lettuce salad. mince
pie. and coffee.
.'This meal should cost about %
per person and, for n family Of
four, would provide Elk or eight
pound turkey" said Mr.. Picard.
"And with such turkey there
should be enough for hash the next
day and soup on the third"
The Washington times., 1920-11-15
ASK BAPT|STS' AID
IN MILLION DRIVE
Church Leaders to Lay Plans
Before Columbia Associa-
tjOn TOnjuht.

A fund Of $1.000.000 for relief ac-
tivities in war-stricken countries of
Europe is to be raised by American
Baptists, according to plans outlined
by the Rev. c. A. Brooks, Of New
York, just returned from Europe as
Baptist commissioner on the Cont.
nent.
This plan will be laid before the
Washington Baptists at the forty
third annual convention of the Co
lumbia Association OF Baptist
Churches, which will be held tonight
in the Second Baptist Church.
The i'm IMMEDIATE result Of this con-
vention, 1t Is expected, will be an
Increase in appropriations for chart
table and philanthropic work for the
coming year. 1t Is thought likely
that DR.. Brooks plan will be ap-
proved and sanction given for the
81 900, 900 campaign.
Prominent Baptists from all the
large cities OF this country and a
number OF delegates from European
nations are scheduled to speak to-
night. The Rev. Hugh T. Stevenson.
pastor of Bethany Church, will preach
the opening sermon.
1t Is thought probable that a move
ment will be launched in the District
for the expansion of local philan
thropic work. since II Is pointed out
that present charities are not surfi
cient to properly maintain the two
homes for the aged now maintained
in his ely.
The Washington times., 1920-11-15

ence. comfort and humantarianism
and have produced short and convinc-
ing arguments in favor Of early buy
ing.
The merchants " Washington are
ready for Christmas shoppers, all the
stores being unusually heavily
stocked with fresh. new. attractive
and complete displays of merchandise.
School children by the hundreds are
daily turning out convincing essays on
the subject of early purchasing. 1t
looks as il there Is but one thing for
the people of Washington to do. and
that is. go to the stores and make
their Christmas selections now.
OBLIGATION OF PARENTS.
To prove their children's arguments
all the parents of essay writer's would
seem to be obligated. through the
laws Of consistency, to do their
Christmas shopping early. II all the
mothers and fathers of children who
have entered the contest do their buy
ing well in advance OF Christmas
week, it will take a large part of the
burden off the store managers and
clerical forces in local business
houses.
Contestants are warned that essays
written on both sides of the paper
will not be considered by the judges.
The rules OF the contest stipulate
that the writing must be on only one
side of the paper. A number Of essay
writer's already have DISQUALIFIED
themselves by writing on both sides
OF the paper. These writer's are urged
to send in other essays conforming
to the rules.
The Washington times., 1920-11-15
FERGUSON PICKED
TO GUARD HARDING
Secret Service Operative Who
Protected President Wilson
Transfers Activities.

Walter G. Ferguson, a member of
the Secret Service guard at the
White House. Is on his way to the
Mexican Gulf Coast to join the party
OF President-elect Harding. as one of
the picked operatives who will ao-
company the next Chief Executive as
bodyguard through the rest of his
itinerary, including the trip to the
Panama Canal Zone.
"Fergie," who has been attached to
the secret detail at the White House
during the Wilson Administration, is
not only exceedingly popular because
OF his refreshing affability, but is also
regarded as perhaps the best all
around athlete in the whole Secret
Service.
ExCELs IN BOXING.
He excels in boxing and wrestling.
as he has both a splendid physique
and knowledge OF the finer points Of
the two sports. He keeps in topnotch
condition by regime OF systematic
exercise and clean living. and Is at
once a model Of perfect physical man
hood.
As an Investigator "Fergie" occu.
pies one of the foremost places in
the Secret Service. He was 81
soctated WITH me stan of operatives
that penetrated the very vitals OF
the German spy system during the
war and made Hun espionage joke
in this country. His efficiency and
fearlessncss in this enterprise, how
ever. remains untold except in the
glorious records Of the Secret Ser
vice.
"Fergie" made both trips to Europe
with President Wilson and always
cI 4 lit
cranks and would-be assassins. 1t
was a trying task in strange lands
that the Secret Service men had in
France. Belgium, England and Italy.
as anarchists lurked everywhere, but
it may be said to the everlasting
credit OF Chief w. H. Moran that not
a single mishap befell President Will
son or a member Of his party through
out the European tour.
CLOSE TO PRESIDENT.
1t has been the duty Of "Fergie"
to occupy a post close to the Presi-
dent on trips and repel immediate
danger. Such was his detail on the
trans-Continental tour to the Pacific
Coast a year ago, when President
Wilson stopped in scores of cities.
Again 1t Is to the credit of Chief
Moran that his splendid organization
resulted in not an untoward incident
on the trip.
During his residence in this city
Ferguson has made a host Of friends.
He is a native of Quincy, Mass, and
in a quiet way has been identified
with the social activities Of New Eng.
landers in the Capital. Another New
England operative included in the
four immediate Secret Service guards
of the President-elect is Harry l..
Barker, who was formerly attached
to the White House detail. but now
has general charge of the Boston
district of the service.
Chief Moran exercised considerable
care in the selection of President
elect Harding's bodyguard-"the pick
of the service" Besides Ferguson
and Barker the guard comprises Miles
c. McCahill, Of Washington, and
Harry McSwain. OF ST. Louis.
The Washington times., 1920-11-15

6h cents n pound; shoes. s1.25 a pair:
chickens, 81 a dozen; mackerel, 8 la
cents pound; molasses. rs cents a
gallon: oats. ls& cents n bushel:
camphor. 12h cents an ounce: dried
apples, rs cents bushel: dried
peaches, 25 cents a bushel; Wilson
tea, 25 cents n one-auarter pound: /:
Imperial tea, 6k cents an ounce; eggs,
cents a dozen; salt, IN cents q
pound.
The prices of clothes were just as
low. There are shoes, which sold
for S1.25 pair; calico. 25 cents a
yard: muslin, 16 ga cents a yard; silk,
IS cents a yard; woman's hat. T5
cents; ladies' fur hat. H.T5: mans
velvet vest, Si3Tid; silk handker-
chief, Ssl.25. A dozen plates. listed
as common" sold for 80 cents: q
broom for 25 cents.
The Washington times., 1920-11-15
Only TlUo Weeks Left
For Essays in Times
"Shop Early" Contest
BANNED by COMMISSION.

Only two more weeks remain for Washington school
children to enter The Washington Times for the
best essays on Why Everybody Should Do Their Christmas
Shopping Early''
The contest closes December l. and Immediately there
after the judges will begin their work of selecting the
best essays The the school children send in their
essays the sooner the judges begin the preliminary
work of arranging for the final decisions and therefore,
the the prizes be awarded
The Washington times., 1920-11-15

inis ls tne simplest easiest ana
most remunerative contest arranged
by The Washington Times Tor many
months and the rewards for a few
moments work on the part of school
children are large. The first prize is
$50 spot cash. the second $50. the third
$50, and there are ten consolation priz-
es consisting Of orders for $40 worth
of merchandise, making a total OF
5000. These thirteen prizes will be
given to school children who are ask
ed to write 100 words or less setting
forth the most convincing reasons
why Everybody Should Do Their
Christmas Shopping Early"
TO AVOID HOLIDAY RUSH.
The Washington Times Is glad to
offer this $500 so as to give the school
children an opportunity to earn sub
stantial sums of Christmas money by
helping to focus the attention OF the
and necessity Of doing the Yuletide
purchasing early. In inaugurating
the contest The Washington Times
had In mind the thought OF co-operat-
ing with Washington merchants and
buyers alike. to the end that the final
Christmas rush might be avoided and
everybody concerned thus be made
happier.
School children eligible to enter the
contest have responded quickly and
essays have been received in great
numbers each day since the competi-
tion was started. The essays show
that the youthful writers have con-
sidered the advantages of early shop
ping from every angle, notably from
the standpoints of economy, convenl.
The Washington times., 1920-11-15
TWISTED TRAIL
LAID TO CHEW
Army officer Had Trouble With
Landlord Over Payment
of Bill.

Capt. Beverley Grayson Chew,
who, with his wife, Marjorie Blanche,
is charged with the larceny Of furs
and other articles valued at $500
from Mrs. Mary McClintock, Of
Stoneleigh Court, has been absent
without leave from Camp Meade
since November 4, according to off,
GERS of the adjutant's office at the
camp.
STOPPED CHECKS PAYMENT.
Chew and his wife, II was learned
today. lived for two weeks~last Juno
In an apartment house. at 2400 Six
teenth street northwest. According
to Frank Kieh. manager OF tho
apartment house. Chew paid his bill
with a check and left with his wife
for Stonleigh Court.
Chew seemed like a decent sort
OF fellow--a good sport and all that"
said Kleh. "About a week after
they moved, we got the check back.
Payment on II had been stopped. or
course we got busy, and located
Chew. He raised an argument that
he had been overcharged for service
and for that reason stopped payment
on the check. After a great deal Of
hsranguing he came across with the
money"
According to officials at Camp
Meade. Chew was commissioned from
civil life In 1916. and saw service
overseas. He was severely wounded
in action, Later he was assigned to
the Twelfth Infantry and assigned to
Camp Meade.
BOTH DENY GUILT.
Captain and Mrs. Chew were re-
leased yesterday in 81 500 bond each.
Both emphatically denied their guilt.
According to the police the Chews
rented the McClintock apartments In
Stoneleigh Court during the summer.
Furs and silverware belonging to
Mrs. McClintock were said to have
been stored in q trunk in the apart
ment.
Inspector clifford L. Grant, chief
OF detectives, said this morning that
all Of the missing articles had been
recovered. The police say they found
in Captain Chew's rooms Hudson
seal coat which tallies with one re-
ported missing by Mrs. Marie Clay
baugh, who was a guest at an army
and navy function. The couple are
also charged whit the larceny Of the
garment.
The Washington times., 1920-11-15
SURPRISED THIEF
ATTACKS WOMAN
Mrs. Emma Haag Is FelIed by
Man She Found in
Back Yard.

Mrs Emma Haag. forty-five years
old, 1907 sixteenth street northeast,
yesterday was attacked by a negro
who had been hiding in the yard.
1t is believed that he went to the
yard to steal fowl. When discovered
he knocked the woman down and
was frightened away by her screams.
She was not seriously hurt.
Miss Isabelle Beurrier. twenty-one
years old. OF 726 sixth street south.
east. who was attacked by a negro
near her home Friday night, identi.
fed Leroy Butler. thirty years old, OF
434 Thirteenth street southeast, as
her assailant. The arrest OF Butler
was made by Captain Sanford, Ser
geant Davis and officer Hilidrup, OF
the Fifth Precinct. Butler denied at
tacking the girl
Madeline OBrien, nineteen years
old, OF 15 Seaton place northeast. was
attacked by a negro at North Capitol
and Claiming streets northwest, Sat
urday night. Miss O'Brien was with
her mother, Mrs Edward o'Brien. at
the time.
Both the young woman and her
mother fought hard and succeeded In
driving the man away.
The Washington times., 1920-11-15
Annual Battle Of Caps"
To Be Fought on Hill
Next Wednesday

Freshmen and Sophomores are
donning their war paint for the
annual Battle OF the Caps' that
will be fought to a finish on the
Varsity Field at Georgetown Col
lege Wednesday afternoon.
Upon the outcome OF the contest
will depend whether or not the
Freshmen will be compelled to
continue wearing their tell-tale
skull caps during the remainder Of
the scholasti year. Odds are favor
ing the "Frcshies," who are deter
mined to be branded publicly an
such no longer.
Upon entering the college each
Freshman Is compelled to wear a
skull cap while in the college
grounds, and this custom continues
until the referees decision in the
annual battle.
The Washington times., 1920-11-15

Those were the days OF the log
cabin, the fire-pan, home-spun stock
ings and prayer meetings. 1t was
around the time that John Alden was
courting Priscilla.
A ledger OF general store kept
by his father at Transylvania. Ohio.
in 1884 has been resurrected by will
liam H. Pindeli, Of III seveneth street
northea ast, as the result Of what he
describes spending the rainy day in
the garrett" The ledger, kept in n
scrawling handwriting, sheds consid-
erable lights on the scale OF priCes
prevailing about 100 years ago in the
United States, and forms an interest
ing contrast OF those of today. Here
are a few OF them:
Butter, 9 Ia cents . pound; cheese.
The Washington times., 1920-11-15

Tibbitts. william H. Tonkin, A. A.
Llompart. George c. Wizard and w.
r. Haynes. student assistants in
chemistry: Harry N. Weigandt. stu
dent assistant in political science:
Walter F. Aman, student assistant In
physics; Daniel B. Lloyd. jr., student
assistant in physics; George H. Hast
ings, student assistant in physics
Wilmer T. Bartholomew. student as
sistant in history; Henry Temin,
student assistant in history: Robert
N. Anderson. student assistant in
Jennie Lowell. student assist
ant in education; Benjamin NJ Nc
Relway. student assistant in English;
B. II. Smith student assistant in COM
merce; Waldo Schmitt. instructor In
zoology; Katherine C. Symmonds.
student assistant in zoology. and
Bryan Morse. director Of student ac-
tiyitieS
The Washington times., 1920-11-15
Banned by D: G. Board,
Hurley May Quit Union
Commissioners Decline to Deal
With Per Diem Chief, Due
To Attack on kutz.

Joseph II. Hurley, organizer and
president OF the City Employees AS
sociation. who for three years past
las directed the union activities OF
!,4O0 local Government employees,
may tender his resignation when the
organization meets Wednesday night
In Cadet Armory. 708 o street north
west.
BANNED ny COMMISSION.
This action Is expected as a result
OF the decision OF the District Com
missioners to refuse to deal further
with Hurley as representative OF the
District employees. The Comm is ion :
ers took this step last week upon
receipt Of letter from Hurley TO
Commissioner Hendrick. in which
Commissioner kutz was severely
scored.
''rhe probabilities are that ] will
resign at Wednesdays meeting" said
Hurley, Il probably will tell the men
10 pat another man IN my place"
"ls there any possibility OF a strike
as result OF the Commissioners re-
fural to deal with chosen representa-
tive OF the men?" Hurley was asked
None: I viii advise them against
u, hurley replied.
UNION MAY TAKE STAND.
1t Is known. however. move 10
on foot to have the union pledge its
support to Hurley and probably in
sist that the District Com nissioners
recognize him AS the representative
OF the association.
Hurley was at one time an employe
OF the auditors office In the District
building. He quit this post to organ
lie city employees association, later
being elected president.
During the three years he has
served as president. the association
as a whole has threatened many times
to strike because OF the Commission
ers' refusal TO grant higher pay None
OF the strikes. except In one or two
departments. materialized.
A controversy is now being waged
over the pay of per diem District
The Washington times., 1920-11-15
Hadassah Dance Tomorrow.

Mrs. H. Sherry. chairman OF the
Hadassah, the leading Zionist organ
ization in Washington. has appointed
thirty-hve men to act on the reception
committee Of their second annual
dance to be held at the Raleigh Hotel
tomorrow night. Abraham A. Lustig
is chairman and Max Ruderman, vice
chairman of the committee.
The Washington times., 1920-11-15
Connecticut Society to Meet.

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Connecticut Society will be held 10.
night at the Women's City club Mt a
o'clock. There will be speaking, en-.
tertainment, dancing and refresh
ments.
The Washington times., 1920-11-15
Alumni to Meet.

The members OF the Washington
Chapter of the Alumni Of Lehigh
University will hold their annual
meeting Thursday night at S:15
O'Clock at the University Club.
The Washington times., 1920-11-15
Citizens Meet Ioninht.

The regular monthly meeting II the
East Washington Citizens Associa.
tion will be held at East washington
Hall. 314 Pennsylvania avenue south.
east tonight at 8 o'clock. Charles N.
Emmons will preside
The Washington times., 1920-11-15
Ledger, Century Old,
Sho.Us That Gougers
Are Recent Products
Backward, turn backward, O Time, in thy fliphf
Rxina hack fhcsn nxiccs iuct 4ou;nL4

Oh, for the good old times when eggs were 5 cents a
dozen, butter sA cents per pound sale cents pound
adys fur hat $75 You don't believe it! WE'LL it was
100 years ago.
The Washington times., 1920-11-15
:: :: .. @H Wbashtnoton 0tmes ="

WALTER C. FERGUSON.
member Of Secret Service
guard at White House. who has
been appointed TO the body
guard Of President-elect Hard
ing.
The Washington times., 1920-11-15
I EVILS b. PERKINS. recent

EWIS Is. PEhhINo, recent-
ly appointed by the Dis
triet Commissioners as As
sistsnt Corporation Counsel to
Gil the vacancy which has ex.
listed In that Office for several
weeks. Mr.. Perkins formerly
practieed law In the District.
The Washington times., 1920-11-15

employees. The men have demanded
higher pay twice and have that num-
ber Of times been refused. A third de-
mand was made several weeks ago
and the Commissioners have taken the
question OF more pay again under
consideration.
Frank J. Bresnaham. member OF
the District Wage Board as repre-
sentative OF the employees. Is the most
likely successor to Hurley in the
event the president resigns.
Hurley said today he had many po-
sitions open to him II he quit as head
OF the union.
The Washington times., 1920-11-15

Better Homes-Better Maids"
The Times is the Bond Between
The Washington times., 1920-11-15

Better Homes-Better Maids"
The Times is The Bond Between
The Little River news., 1920-05-26

In the race for governor, there have
 been no special developments, MT. Powell and MT. Floyd continue to pay their respects largely to each other. The State Highway Department con tinues to be the chief issue apparently among the candidates for governor. Secretary of State Tom J. Terrall made his opening speech at Sheridan last Saturday and MT. Floyd also spoke on the same date and same place. Col McRae announces that he will soon make his opening speech and he expects during the last two months to make an energetic campaign of the state Frank M Wells, who has the distinction of having made more speeches in his campaign for governor than any other candidate in the history of the state, contlaues to tell the public why he should have the nom- ination. The other candidates, Judge Haynie, Harry Walsh and John A. Riggs are pushing their own methods in keeping themselves before the peo- ple.
The Little River news., 1920-05-26
Keeping Country Boy on Farm.

'.The intent of congress In passing the federal farm loan act was not to bring the city boy back to the country.
 as some seem to think, because the congress, having in it's membership a
 goodly number of men who sprang from the farm, was fully aware that it was folly to expect the city man to succeed in the country. Rather it was the intent of congress to keep the country boy on the farm by making farming sufficiently profitable to be at tractive to an ambitious man of brains,
 energy and vision. I mention this be- cause some people seem to feel that the millennium will come the
 moment we can get the city boy headed
 for the farm. Farmers, however know
 better. They know that the success ful, efficient farmer must be made 1 from the country-raised boy. And all
 know that there will be enough farm
 CTS, when farming is made profitable and country life is made attractive.
 Neither can be accomplished unless adequate farm credit can be had all
 the time and on reasonable terms"