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The Washington times., 1920-06-30
BABY MATERA BEST
IN NONE-YEAR CLASS
Judges of Infant Exhibit at
Polls Theater Award One
Hundred Prizes.

Mr.. and Mrs. +. Matera, of 204
One-half street, say they knew all the
time that little Ralph was the finest
and prettiest baby, in Washington.
And they are Armly convinced OF the
good underst anding and sound judg-
ment OF the Judges who yesterday
afternoon declared little Ralph to be
the winner in the six-months to one
year-old class at the baby show be-
ing held at Polls Theater.
Ralph-who is a dark haired young
ster-took one of the leading roles"
in the Aim production of the baby
show being exhibited daily at Polls
this week in connection with John
Barrymore's great photo play, The
Amateur Cracksman."
Announcement of the prize winners
was made yesterday afternoon at the
theater.
JUDGES HAD BIG TASK.
The judges Of the show-Miss Ina
c. Emery, Mrs. F. A. Evarts, and Mrs.
Will II. Chase-experienced difficulty
In awarding about 100 prizes offered
in this class by the management OF
Polls and Washington business firms
among the 276 entrants.
Besides the Matera baby, others
who won high honors were:
Second prize, Dorothy Adams, As
Bates street northwest: third prize,
Dorothy Mccarthy, 2117 NJ street
northwest: fourth prize, Grace Mil
dred Foote, 3404 Rodmsn street north
west; fifth prize, Marjorie Jean Gun
nels, 1910 Fourth street northwest;
street northwest; seventh prize, John
northeast; eighth prize, Nancy Mosko-
witz, 219 Pennsylvania avenue north
west; ninth prize, Dorothy Clark,
Falls Church, Va; tenth prize, David
II. Malone, 2605 Adam Mill road;
eleventh prize. Daniel Giovanni, 1888
Tenth street northwest; twelfth prize,
Francis T. Hennigan, 1921 Twenty
second street northwest: thirteenth
prize, Patricia M. Simmons. 1T0b p
street northwest: fourteenth prize,
Edmund Purdy, 2112 f street north
west; fifteenth prize, Gertrude Levy,
1440 w street northwest; sixteenth
prize, Burdie Hodgkins, 935 e street
southwest
NINETY GET CERTIFICATES.
Ninety OF the contestants in this
class also were awarded handsomely
engraved certi1cates-a list of their
names being posted In the lobby OF
the theater after being announced
from the stage. The mothers of these
children as well as of any of the
other prize winners who have not
claimed their awards are invited to
bring their little ones to the theter
for that purpose any day this week
between 2 and IL p. m.
The awards in the one to two-year-
old class were announced from the
stage at Polls today after the nrst
performance of The Amateur Cracks
man." which begins at 2 p. m. The
awards In the other classes will be
announced on Thursday, Friday and
Saturday.
The Washington times., 1920-06-30

MANY OFFERS
Retiring School Superintendent
Declines to Discuss Plans
For Future.

Clearing out his desk today at
Franklin School, Ernest l.. Thurston.
retiring superintendent OF schools.
felt no concern for the future, for Q
number OF jobs have been offered
him.
DR.. Frank W. Ballou. Thurston's
successor, will arrive in Washington
tomorrow for a brief visit, q telegram
today from Assistant Superintend-
ent OF Schools stephen II. Kramer.
stated. Mr.. Kramer went to Pitts
burEh yesterday to confer with Bal.
lou and administer the oath. The new
superintendent will return to Pitts
burgh on Friday to resume q lecture
burgh.
Thurston declined today TO discuss
the report that he would return to his
former position as q member or the
faculty OF George Washington Uni
versity. which he relinquished seven
years ago to become superintendent
OF the public schools OF the District
MAS MAD MANY OFFERS.
81 have had numerous offers. both
here and elsewhere" said superin-
tendent Thurston. AS l am undecided
at this time what to do, / cannot dis
presented to me. l am inclined to
remain In Washington for the sum-
mer, at least. ! will make q short
statement Friday or saturday"
After today, Thurston's office will
be at his home, l4l4 Madison street
northwest. Thurston will not be In
Washington tomorrow. He 10 leaving
the town on business OF a purely per.
sonal nature. he said this IAorning.
He returns Friday morning.
GETS MANY LETTERS.
During the last week. Thurston has
received hundreds of letters from the
school teachers. school officials.
friends, and scores OF prominent pro-
fessional and business men. who do
not know him personally, but are in
tereSted in his case. In replying to
these letters Thurston expresses ap-
probation for the confidence the in-
dividual has in him. - Nv.
There is not a better known man In
the public school system than Thurs
ton. More than twenty-five years ago
Thurston Joined the schools as a
teacher at Business High School. He
was promoted to be head of one OF the
high school departments, and several
years before being elected superin-
tendent served as assistant superin-
tendent under Superintendent David
son.
DR.. Ballou will actively take up his
duties here about July Il. gA
The Washington times., 1920-06-30
What's Doing; Where; When

) Commencement observation-disclosures Of
Columbus Evening School, Rauscher's res
tsurant, s:30 D. m.
Block Party-Benent Casualty Hospital
Tenth and streets southeast, z p. m.
TOMORROW.
Minstrel show-Pstlsnts Of United States
Public Health Service Hospital, No. az,
amphitheater. 1850 wisconsin avenue
northwest, .. m.
Baseball Practioe--Blue Triangle Recres-
tlon Center. Twentieth and n streets north
west. p. m
Lawn Fetc--Thirteenth and East Capitol
streets. 7 .. m.
Meeting-washington state and Alaska
Society. Thomson School, Twelfth and l.
streets northwest. p. m
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BRADLEY HILLS GUN CLUB
PLANS 4SHOOT" MONDAY
Crack Marksmen to Compete in
Special Match at
Traua

Plans are being made by the Brad
ley Hills Gun Club to start its trap
shooting season with a special match
on Monday, when some of the best
marksmen in the District are ex-
pected to compete.
1t was decided, at a recent meet
ing of the club managers, to establish
regular days for club shooting on the
first Saturday and third WEDNESDAY
of each month. On account of the
tournament Monday, the first shoot
of the month was set for SATURDAY,
July 10. and the next shoot for July
81.
Several features have been added
to the program for Monday and an
opportunity will be afforded to
shooters to win smokes" either by
making good or a bad score. E1-
pert marksmen will be on hand TO
instruct beginners at the traps.
The Washington times., 1920-06-30
Georgetown Graduate
Makes Main Plea for
Filipino Independence
Jose 7. MeIenclo Scores Great
est Personal Victory Of Con-
vention, Says Bryan.
NJ WILLIAM ). BRYAN.
(written expressly for International News
Service)

NJ WILLIAM y. BRYAN.
written expressly for International News
Service.)
Copyright. 1870. by w. J. Bryant
SAN FRANCISCO. June 30.-The
greatest personal victory yet won in
this convention was scored by a young
Filipino by the name of Jose T. Mel
encio.
He 10 assistant manager OF the Phil
ippine publicity bureau at Washing
ton. He Is only 26 years old and
received hts education In the public
schools Of the Philippines under
American teachers as he proudly
boasted and at Georgetown Univer-
sity.
He Is a remarkably promising
young man. Speaking with grace,
using the best language and without
a trace OF embarrassment, he presen-
ted the claim of the Philippines to in
dependence.
The audience WAS astonished at
the strength of his argument. the
skill with which he marshalled his
facts and the high tone of his speech.
He captivated every one. and commit
teemen and visitors paid him the
compliment OF rising and cheering
when nc concluded his plea.
When one Of the committee asked
him some questions. he turned to the
The Washington times., 1920-06-30
POST SELF ON ROUTINE.
TODAY.

Mcctins-Tennessee state Society. Thon-
son school, Twelfth and l. streets north
west, d. m.
outdoor Moving Pioturcs-Biue Triangle
Recreation Center, Twentieth and u
streets northwest, s:IS y. m.
NeiGhborhood lebrstion-Auspices of
North Capitol and lexington.
Citizens Association, United Brethren
Church. North Capitol and r streets noSth-
west, .. m.
Band Concert-Third u, n. Cavalry Band
y. m.
Reception-Bsrry Farm citizens. Blrney
Schools p, m.
III TvsIfth street northwest. p. m.
The Washington times., 1920-06-30
CITY TO- SPEND
25 MILLIONS
Largest Sum Ever Allotted tor
improvements Will Be Avail.
able Tomorrow.

With its plans for Improvement
held up by the late war. washinstos
will begin to "catch up" tomorrow
when the new nscal year begins.
Twenty Ave millions OF dollars. the
largest amount ever available In the
District for one year. is to be ex'
pended.
City streets and suburban roads
are to be repaired and repaved; more
grammar schools will be built: q big
new high school and a new municipal
hospital erected; the morgue viii be
modernized: more motor nre engines
Will be operated, and countiss other
improvement made that will tsad 10
keep Washington in nrst place as the
most beautiful and modern city IN
the country.
Salaries OF school teachers will be
increased. salaries OF numerous clerks
raised and the clerical force increased
slightly. Before the year is out. Dis
trict officials predict. the entire cler-
ical force of the local Government
will be awarded q substantial pay In
crease by Congress.
This is WashinEton's banner year"
said Auditor Donovan today. Never
before has II had 80 much money to
spend. Washington win surely
Nearly 81 1,50O.O 900 will be spent to
build new streets and roads and to
keep existing highways in good con-
dition. More than $4.200. 900 will be
spent in building school houses and q
new municipal hospital. The hospital
and new high school will cost the
District about 81 5000 each
The Washington times., 1920-06-30


knows whereof she speaks. Sheer
/. to stick to the originally Intended
FIRST person-had perfectly good
Buffalo nickel once. l have 1t now
Not that I'm inordinately fond of that
nickel. 1t means particularly nothing
in my young life. But by the same
token. 1t seems to mean particularly
nothing in the life Of anybody else.
Said the city editor: Take this
nickel and go out and spend 1t and
come back and write q story about
it."
SOUNDED LIKE A PIPE.
1t sounded like a pipe. I can re-
member-and so can you-when
spending a nickel was about the
easiest thing imaginable.
I've walked countless blocks and
worn out pounds of shoe leather try
ing to spend that lone nickel But 1t
absolutely won't be spent. 1t sticks
like adhesive. With another nickel
perhaps-or even with another per-
fectly good red cent one might be
able to persuade some shopkeeper or
drug clerk or something to take that
nickel in exchange for some article
Of merchandise, be It ever SO humble.
But a nickel alone and unaided-
uOoD oLD
Remember what they call "the
good old days, when you could buy a
human-size piece of apple pie for
nickel and a cup of coffee for another
nickel? Or. IL 1t became necessary.
you could get two perfectly good
doughnuts and a cup Of coffee for one
scent piece?
Some of~the boys around the office
also can remember the day, they say.
when you could get one "about so
high" for jitney, and no questions
asked. But that's another story. And
the purchasing power OF nickel
these days is-as thy say in Chicago
non est.
II you had a nickel to spend and
had to spend 1t, where'd you go?
Listen, and I'll tell you where not
to 60.
WHERE NOT TO GO.
Don't go to the notion counter Of
any department store. Don't be mis-
led by traditions. The same spool of
cotton thread that used to sell for
8 cents now sells for Z, s and 10 cents.
The same package OF pins that once
The Washington times., 1920-06-30
SEEK 100000
NWAGE FIGHT
Federal Employees Association
Starts Membership
Campaign.

One hundred thousand members Is
the goal nxed today by the National
Federation OF Federal Employees. In
launching q nationwide drive for sup
porters In their campaign for legisla-
tion beneficial to the Government en-
ploye.
Delay in passage OF the Johnson
Nolan minimum wage bill has stimu-
lated interest in the drive and spurred
officials Of the federation to action.
"The little drama enacted on the
floor OF the Senate during the closing
days Of the last session" reads a
statement OF the federation, in which
3 law to provide Il minimum wage OF
81 per day for more than $4,000 per-
sons who have served the nation Tor =
pittance during the trying periods OF
the war and even more burdensome
reconstruction days, while wages In
the Industrial world we're keeping
pace in a measure, at least, Win the
increased cost of living. was wilfully
defeated by a group or reactiohafS
Democratic Senators.
WOULD IMPROVE SERVICE.
These gentlemen either could not
or would not recognize the obligation
OF the Government to provide a pare
living wage in return for the daily
labor OF $1,000 persons.
There Is indeed much work for
Federal employees to do both FOR
themselves and for the beneht OF the
service. The stronger their ranks
are, the quicker and better the work
will be done"
The defeat OF the johnson Nolan
minimum wage bill has given great
impetus to the national membership
campaign. 1t is taken by Federal
employees as an unmistakable indi-
cation of the treatment they may ex-
pect II they do not themselves cor
rect the situation, according to the
federation.
ANTAGONIST HELPS.
In launching the campaign. the
federation reviews it's achievements
and points to the fact that antagonism
on the part of Congress or individual
Congressmen always has resulted In
a boost for the union.
The organisation Is represented by
1S4 locals in the United States. and In
Canada, Alaska. Hawaiian Islands,
and the Philippines. There Is a total
membership of about 10000.
National Secretary-Treasurer E. ].
Newmyer has called on each Of the
locals to cooperate with the national
organization in an effort to bring the
membership up to 100. 900 for the per-
sonal benefit of all Government en-
ployes.
The Washington times., 1920-06-30
READERS CLUB GIVES
INTERESTING PROGRAM
Syracuse University Professor Gives
Three Observation-Disclosures
Scenes Win Applause.

An entertaining program was
given last night at the Readers Club,
2O17 / street, with the members of
the Arts Club as special guests.
Harry J. Heltman, assistant pro-
fessor of oratory at Syracuse uni
versity, opened with a trio of read
inRs, Riley's "Knee Deep in June"
DaIy's mia Carlotta-" and Dunbar's
"When Malindy Sings"
other readings we're given by Miss
Violet Warren Pierson. Mrs. Grace
Ross Chamberlin, and Maurice Jarvis.
Miss Leonora Marie De Grange and
Harry J. Haltman won applause with
their presentation of two scenes from
"The school for Scandal"
The Washington times., 1920-06-30

Dr. Van Schalck was nominated Tor
District Commissioner on December II
last by President Wilson. but the Sen
ate, on May 2s, refused to confirm
him, following q night made against
him. principally on his record as
president OF the Board Of Education.
The new Commissioner will serve
without pay until he has been con-
firmed by the Senate. it being the in
tention of the President to send the
nomination back to the Senate in De-
cember when that body meets.
EXPECTS FIGHT AND IS READY.
Friends Of DR.. Van Schaick say that
he is fully aware a fight will be made
on him through the courts before his
nomination Is sent to the Senate, and
that he lie willing to serve and fight
the action In the courts. because he
believes that after working for the
best interests OF the District for the
past twenty years he has not been
given q square deal by some of the
people, who TO attain their ends have
distorted facts" DR.. Van Schaick Is
a fighter, his friends say, and he will
night the issues in which he is in
volved to the end.
1t Is the intention of the opponents
OF LIT. van oCHAiCh 10 opposc thS
placing Of him in the District build
ing by court action. Suit will be
brought in the District Supreme Court
to oust him, and IL unsuccessful there,
the fight will be carried to the Court
OF Appeals, and IL necessary, to the
Supreme Court of the United States.
DR.. Van Schaick is fully informed
OF what to expect, and it Is said that
he is willing to have all the issues
tried in a court action. 1t will mean,
also. his friends say, that he will not
be able to get away on a vacation
this year, but will be forced to stay
in Washington all summer fighting
court actions and administering the
District affairs.
The opponents OF DR.. Van Schaick
are as determined as ever to prevent
him from occupying the position OF
District Commissioner. They say that
for the President to give him a recess
appointment after he was turned
down by the Senate is the greatest
argument for suffrage in Washing
ton that has ever been presented.
POST SELF ON ROUTINE.
DR.. Van Schaick has been very con-
spicuous at the District building late
ly, having been seen conferring with
officials there frequently. 1t was ru-
mored at the District building today
that he WAS aware he was to be given
a recess appointment and was famii-
iarizing himself with the routine
work OF the office he will occupy. He
has several warm friends in the Dis
trict government. who are doing ev-
erything in their power to see that
The Washington times., 1920-06-30
The Hole in the Nickel
Means Nothing These
DAYS, Auers Martha
BY MARTHA WRIGHT.

Time was-and it hasn't been so very long ago-when
the quntessence of nohngness summed in the
few but expressive words "a nickel with hole in it,
Meaning of course that worthesstha you coudn
spend it,
Today it isn't necessary to say anything about the
hole in it," nickel with hole in is just about
valuable in Washington these days nickel that's
been operated And it's just about easy to spend
The Washington times., 1920-06-30
Van Schaick Studies
Commissioner Duties,
Expecting Office Soo1,

Dr. John Van Schaick jr, will be given a recess ap-
pontment District Commissioner in few days and will
resign from the Board of Education according to Govern
ment officials who in position to know. The appoint
ment of Dr. Van Schaick it said has already been made
out at the White House, but is being held up for
explained reason
The Washington times., 1920-06-30
COAT STOLEN FROM AUTO.

Ralph w. Curtin, 1909 Twelfth
street northwest, is the latest victim
OF auto providers" to complain to the
police. He reported today that a coat
containing a s5 bill was stolen from
his car yesterday while II was parked
in front of his residence.
The Washington times., 1920-06-30
LOSES sIOO DIAMJ1lD RING.

A solitaire diamond ring belong
ing to Pearl Stark, s1s New Jersey
avenue northwest and valued at 500,
was stolen from the bath room At her
home. she told Sixth precinct police.
The Washington times., 1920-06-30

platform and answered them with as
much logic and precision as II he
had taken weeks to prepare his an
swer.
II was a remarkable triumph. A.
one who began % years ago to nght
for the promise OF Independence. !
was proud of this illustration of what
the Filipino Is capable of.
The Washington times., 1920-06-30
NOT EVEN AS A TIP.

walked up to a lunch counter.
ate a thirty-cent lunch. and slipped
the nickel alongside the plate for the
waitress. Ten per cent OF the bill.
you know, they say In New York is
the really adequate tip. But evidently
this waitress had her own ideas on
the subject.
Just as I'd picked UP my check and
risen from the stool, rejoicing that /
was rid forever and ever OF that un-
worthy nickel, and thinking what
a joke I'd played on the city editor.
/ heard a woman's voice. And turn
ing l heard these words: Madam,
you left your change"
Take this tip from me and don't
offer a Ave cent tip to a lunch counter
waitress, or walter, in Washington.
unless you want to be told where you
get off. 1t doesn't register.
As a last resort, l ambled into a
drug store, and up to one OF the
girl clerks.
What have you got for a nickel?"
/ asked. half heartedly.
what do you want?" she countered
The Washington times., 1920-06-30
CONCERNING HEADACHES.

Anything" l answered, that you
have hanging around the Shop which
you could possibly sell for a nickel"
well l can't think OF anything"
she answered, "unless, it's chewing
gum"
Discouraged as I was, / sort OF
hesitated at investing a perfectly
good buffalo nickel in chewing gum.
There's nothing else7' I asked.
Nothing else you could sell for a
nickel?"
well, In pinch" she answered,
I'VE might sell you a nickols worth
OF aspirin. It's awfully good for Q
headache, you know"
Which brings up the questions:
How the duece is a person going Ia
get a headache in Washington
The Washington times., 1920-06-30

retailed at 5 cents a paper now sells
for twice the amount.
There was a time when a woman
could go into the notion department
of any store and pick up most any
article she wanted for a mere nickel.
All those little stalls, you know, where
they keep them, had signs sticking up
--"5 cents each"
Now the same little stalls are
there. But the wording on the signs
has changed. Instead of IS cents
EACH" you now see 40 cents each" or
"Special-9 cents"
One condescending clerk did OFFER to
sell me one hook and eye for a
nickel-but the cards of hooks and
eyes that once sold for a nickel now
sell for 10 cents.
BABIES COAT OF ARMS.
And the safety pin-the American
babies coat Of arms-no longer comes
on a card of a dozen or so for Ave
cents. The price has advanced to ten
and fifteen cents, according to the
strength and resistance of the pin.
Even in the FIVE and ten cent store,
you will find no clerks waiting with
outstretched palm to relieve you of
your lowly coin. II you happen to
be one-legged you may be able to
get rid of a nickel in one of these
emporiums in exchange for one garter,
or perhaps one sock. Not fve cents .
pair, but five cents each is the way
they come. And ribbon no longer
selling for five cents yard. You'll
see it advertised for Ave cents all
right. But it's FIVE cents a half a
yard. Don't let them tell you other
wise.
After a tour of investigation Of the
Ave and ten cent store, 1 had an
Idea. 1t was getting along toward
press time and l hadn't spent that
nickel The idea was that maybe /
could give 1t away-as a tip.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-08-14
Tavo Exchange agents
Taken in Providence
Men Charged With Conspiring
to Obtain Money on False
Pretenses Arrmgned Today

Special Dispatch to The Tribune
PROVIDENCE, r. L., Aug. 13.-.
James R. King, agent for the Old
Colony Foreign Exchange Company of
Boston, with Offices at 236 Butler Elk
change, this city, was arrested this
afternoon, charged with conspiracy and
obtaining money under false pretenses.
Arthur w. Thompson, of Boston, assist
ant at the Office of the company here,
was taken into custody, charged with
conspiracy.
Both men will be arraigned to-mor-
row morning. Action in the scase was
started by Assistant Attorney General
A. A. Capotosto, after conference
with State Banking Commissioner New
hall Chief Inspector Mcguire, who had
obtained literature of the company
since the day of its opening here, said
last evening that the offico had been
open since last Wednesday and that
business to the extent of about $1,000
had been done so far. King advertise ed
as doing business in international
reply coupons, guaranteeing SO per
cent profit in forty-fve days, according
to the Assistant Attorney General. The
alleged Ponzi rival was taken by the
police few minutes after he had filed
at the city clerks Office a certificate
registering his firm as doing business
in this city.