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Evening star., 1920-04-20
THREE NIGHT SCHOOLS OPEN.
All Except These viii Close After
Tomorrow's Sessions.

With the exception Of one white and
two colored. all public niKht schools
in the District will close after tomor-
row nights sessions. on account of
lack Of sufficient funds to operate them.
The schools which officials hope to
keep in operation to June l are the
Business High. Armstrong Manual
Training and the Garnet. Tho latter
two are colored institutions.
This decision was reached yesterday
afternoon at conference among Supt.
Thurston. Asst Supt. Kramer. Walter
B. Patterson. director Of night schools.
and other night school officials. Plans
also were completed to consolidate the
merit class students in the other night
schools into classes in the institutions
which will be kept In operation.
Americanization classes being held
in the old Central High School will
not be affected by the closing Of the
night. schools tomorrow night. This
was stated today by Miss Maude Alton,
principal of the school. who said this
institution is being operated under q
separate appropriation.
Evening star., 1920-04-20
AUTO WHEEL RIM IN CAR
TRACK SLOT TIES UP LINE

The rim from an automobile wheel,
falling in the car track slot at 9Th
and F streets at $3.50 o'clock this
morning caused a short-circuit which
tied up traffic on the Washington
Railway and Electric system down.
town for twenty-six minutes.
: A car dragged the rim to 18th and
r streets before the short circuit oc-
CURED. At 9:25 the rim was removed
and service resumed. The company.
citing this tie-up as one of the diff
fcuities of operation with an UNDER
ground system, made the statement
that the company was not response
BILE for the detention.
Evening star., 1920-04-20
TRIES TO ASSAULT WOMAN.
----
Unidentified Colored Boy Brighten
ed by Screams of Mrs. Perkins.

An unidentified colored boy yester-
day afternoon attempted to criminally
assault Mrs. Harry Perkins. 1121 E
street northeast, while she and her
mother were gathering flowers near
the upper end Of Graceland cemetery
property, on Bladensburg road above
H street. Screams of Mrs. Perkins
and her mother frightened off the as
sailant. He escaped.
The boy, the police say. confronted
Mrs Perkins, using insulting Ian
guage, and then grappled with her
The police today are securing the city
for the colored boy.
Evening star., 1920-04-20
BENSON HEADS BOARD.

Admiral William s. Benson: chair
man of the United States Shipping
Board. was elected president OF the
annual meeffng of the corporation
YESTERDAY mt 1919 + street. John
Barton Payne and Raymond B. Ste
yens were elected vice presidents and
trustees. and John a. Donald and
Martin J. Gillen were elected trus-
M atlIen.s nomination. for . mem.
beY 81 ths ehipnin9 HoAyA - DoAA1A1
oonarmstion 81 the esnate.
Evening star., 1920-04-20
TO DISCUSS TRANSPORTATION

To consider transportation prob
lens affecting Washington, the trans
portation and freight rates commit
tee of the Chamber Of Commerce will
meet tonight at $3.50 o'clock at the
willard. w. S. Hoge, jr., is chairman
of the committee.
The membership committee, of
which Sidney West Is chairman, will
meet tomorrow night at the Willard
at $50.
Evening star., 1920-06-30
Bergdoll Escape Indictments.

AfedeEaI grand jury in Philadelphia
yesterday indicted eight persons for
conspiracy in connection with the
flight from justice of Grover c.. Berg
DOLL, military prisoner convicted of
draft lodging, and his brother. Those
accused were the mother and another
brother of the draft dodgers, per-
sonal friend of. the family, dealer
in automobile accessories, all of whom
have given bail, and four others, in
cluding the two dodgers and men who
fed with them. The jury also cen
sured other persons for their connec-
tion with the escape Of the prisoner
and recommended the trial by court
martial of the two non commissioned
officers who constituted Bergd olFs guard
on his trip to Philadelphia in search
for hidden gold. The four who are
under bond will probably be tried in
the autumn. The others are fugitives
from justice, including the escaped
prisoner himself, who has been "re.
ported" from many places, but has
not yet been apprehended. 1t is to
be assumed that the government will
spare no pains or expense in seeking
to recapture this young man, and the
hope is that all of those who are in.
volyed in any degree in his escape will
be appropriately punished.
Evening star., 1920-06-30
Strikes Pending Award.

Some Baltimore and Ohio railroad
employees of Brunswick, Nd, have quit
work, declaring that they will not
return until the railroad labor board
announces its wage award, and dis
patch from Brunswick states that union
officials claim that between 1900 and
1000 men have struck. 1t is to be
hoped that this is an overstatement
and that not so many Of the operatives
have actually done so foolish and un-
justifable a thing as to stop working
pending the announcement of an award
which is to determine their pay and
working conditions.
A strike prior to an award is a form
of coercion, which cannot possibly ad-
vantage the cause of the operatives.
The wage board cannot be influenced
favorably to men who will do thing
so unfair to employers and to the pub
lie as to tie up traffic before they have
any real grievance. The wage board
has announced that it will publish its
award by the Goth of July, which is
only a matter of three weeks hence.
Meanwhile the railway men are get
ting pretty good wages. They will lose
nothing by the delay. for the award
is to be retroactive to May l. What
ever is favorable to them in it will ac-
crue to them for the intervening
period.
1t will be only just for this arrears
back to the 1st of May to apply only
to those men who have stuck to their
jobs meanwhile. In short, there should
be some sort of penalty for quitting
work pending the settlement, and the
lightest penalty that could be admin
istered would be deprival of the "dat-
ing back" period for all those who by
their own precipitation have tried to
break up the railroad system during
the pendeney Of the wage question.
Evening star., 1920-06-30


the public as in effect a dismissal and
has been resented by the community
because in the judgment of the peo-
pie there is no warrant for his dis
placement.
The new superintendent has been
elected for term of three years.
Whatever may happen to the board
of education, through legislation, DR..
Ballou will probably remain at the
head of the school system, barring ac-
cidents and actual breach Of relations
with the board, throughout the period
Of his term. 1t is difficult, therefore,
to see how, whatever may be the re-
adjustment respecting the board of
education, its manner of appointment
or its personnel, Mr.. Thurston can be
restored speedily to the position he
is about to leave. He will, however, be
regarded by the people of Washing
ton with no diminution of esteem for
this circumstance. The injustice of his
treatment will be borne in mind and
the hope of Washington is that even
tually he may be restored to duty as
the head of the District school sys-
tenn. In whatever capacity he may be
employed meanwhile, in whatever field,
here or elsewhere. he has the very best
wishes of the citizens of the capital
He has borne himself in these trying
weeks of strain and uncertainty with
high dignity and commendable for
bearance.
Evening star., 1920-06-30
The Retiring School Head.

Ernest L. Thurston, superintendent
of schools of the District of Columbia
for the past six years and half,
leaves that position at the close of to-
day by virtue of the fact that the
board of education, in disregard of
public wishes, has refused to re-elect
him. Under the law the superintend-
ent of schools is elected for three
years and can be removed from Office
only upon the fling and proving of
charges. In case of the now retiring
superintendent there has never been
any suggestion of improper conduct
nor, save in the form of innuendo and
vague assertion, has there been any
implication of neglect of duty or fail
ure in the administration of the schools
The refusal of the board to re-elect
him. however, has been regarded by
Evening star., 1920-06-30
Politics.

One can easily see now how fortu-
nate il was for all concerned that Con
greas, instead of taking a recess for
the two conventions, adjourned. I'm
agine senators and representatives re.
assembling here any time soon for leg
islative purposes! A resumed session
would resolve itself into a fine old
wrangle over campaign issues and con-
tentions, and Capitol Hill would be
converted into colossal stump.
Everything is politics now; and let
rs hope there may be no change until
election day is over. We need all the
politics that can be drummed up and
kept up. The country ought to be
stirred to the center. There ought to
be friendly contest among the states
for the honor of mastering at the polls
in November the largest number of
voters judged by the registration lists.
There are issues and issues. One
man may stress one thing, and an
other man another thing, but the fact
will remain that the electorate faces
many issues; and not one of them
should be sighted or slurred. All
should receive attention, so that the
mandate when delivered will be clear
reading for the Congress which is to
deal with it.
The primaries, as rule, were a re-
hestion on the people. Only a languid
interest was shown. In some states
the vote east was disereditably light.
But we are approaching now the
real tug of war; and the constitu ency,
large or small, which funks on any
account will incur and receive the cen
sure Of every thoughtful man and
woman in the country.
Evening star., 1920-06-30
Rate by Mail-Payable in Advance.
MaHylan and Iir0inia
All Other States.
Hr. Harding and His Neighbors.

The good people of Marion, Ohio,
are smarting up the town. Paint is
being used freely. Facilities at the
railroad station for receiving guests
and bidding adieu to parting guests
are being enlarged. A hospitable
spirit has been aroused, and will have
full play.
This, of course, is in honor of the
distinguished citizen who has put the
town on the map. Senator Harding
win arrive Sunday, and the next day
is to receive a formal welcome
Thus will be inaugurated what for
four months will keep Marion very
much before the public. In that time
great many visitors. from near and
far, will pay their respects to the re.
publican candidate for President and
give an eye to his home community.
Mr.. Harding, as all are advised, is
very popular at home. He has lived
in Marion for years, and been active
in all movements for the towns better
ment. As the editor and proprietor
Of one Of the local newspapers he has
been in intimate touch with the COM
nunity's life, and must have contrib
uted much to the community's pros
perity.
So now, at fifty five, having attained
the high distinction of a nomination
to the presidency, Mr.. Harding re-
turns to his neighbors, and they will
welcome him in a manner befitting the
occasion. 1t win not be a partisan
demonstration, for democrats can, and
presumably will, assist as cordially and
sincerely as republicans.
Later, when the two parties square
of for action, Marion may be expected
to show in American style the parti-
san spirit, and divide according to
partisan appeals.
Evening star., 1920-06-30
semblage and probably to the passing

semblage and probably to the passing
annoyance and chagrin of the femi-
nine fraction If the women of the
United States take much more of a
part in political campaign management
they may be shy Of voting for the Sc
lection of convention cities in states
that have such laws in the future. A
hatless assemblage, however, has be-
come the rule in this country during
recent years, and perhaps by the time
the women get control of the manag-
ing committees the uncovered head
will be universally rated as the fixed
style and hat at a meeting will be
"A rare bird, indeed. Already the po-
lite request of the master of cere-
monies at the circus for the removal
of all hats is promptly complied with,
and probably at San Francisco after
the first moment of dismay at the
springing of state law the woman
delegates and others in attendance re-
signed themselves with good -humored
philosophy to the requirement.
Evening star., 1920-06-30
Hats Off. by. Law!..

Women who are attending the big
democratic gathering at San Francisco,
as delegates or as spectators, have oc-
casion to regret the choice of that city
as the scene of the convention When
Chairman Cummings opened, the pro-
ceedings yesterday he announced, with
reluetance,- he said, that under state
law it was required chat all women
remove their hats at public gatherings.
Forthwith occurred general pulling
out of hatpins and taking down of
plumage and other millinery obstruc-
tions TO the public view, greatly to the
relief of the male portion of the as
Evening star., 1920-06-30
Magnified Importance.

"Why do the police insist on re-
ferring to you as master mind :" said
the contemptuous colleague in crime.
81 Dunno" answered Bill the Burg,
"unless it's because I'm the only regu-
lar crook the police have captured in
a long time and they want to make as
much fuss over me as possible"
Evening star., 1920-06-30
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Receptiv:ty,

i Receptiv:ty.
Gan Office I do not desire,"
Said Hezekiah Bings.
81 don't deny that I admire
Such fame as office brings,
But life serene, though all obscure,
Afar from bitter strife,
Where friendships gather and endure
This is the real life!
"And yet what mortal may pretend
His inmost mind to know!
Were I requested to defend
My party 'gainst its foe;
Were l proclaimed the leader great
To whom hope fondly clings,
No doubt I'd be candidate
Said Hezekiah Bings.
Evening star., 1920-06-30
Yesterdays Heat.

Yesterday, it is announced, was the
hottest June 90 in forty-six years.
That does not mean, however, that it
was the hottest day this city has ever
known in that period. But there are
those who will aver this to be fact.
Weather memory is fckle. Compari-
sons are difficult. When the tempera-
ture is as high as it was yesterday a
Idegree or two more or less registers but
feebly on the scale of human feeling.
A rise of degrees in yesterdays tenn
perature would not have caused much
more suffering. But there is always
during the smothering days ground
for comfort in the fact that up to
this time the present season has been
really mild. There has been abundant
rains more than normal, and the fire.
quent showers have kept the air cool.
Only few nights ago warm covers on
the beds were agreeable, even though
last night the lightest covering was
superfuous until the early morning.
Washington in some quarters is rated
as terribly hot city in summer. The
averages, however, do not bear out this
charge. Repeatedly the local tenn
perature is exceeded elsewhere, and
often in cities of more northerly lati-
tude. And there is always the COM
fort here in ample park space and
abundant shade, much in excess of
other cities where there is little shell
ter from the sun.
Evening star., 1920-06-30
Gold Bricks.

"Hiram," said Mrs. Corntossel, 81
haven't heard of anybody sellin' you
a gold brick in long time"
81 never bought but one," was the
rather indignant reply. "And I guess
I've rung in enough imitation butter
here an there to get even with them
city folks several times over"
Evening star., 1920-06-30

The house on Long Island purchased
by Mr.. McAdoo is being carefully in
spected by some of the politically
wise to see whether it is equipped with
a front porch.
Evening star., 1920-06-30

A faint hope apparently exists in
some quarters that in case of a dead
lock on the league Of nations and pro.
hibition the Plumb plan will be ac-
cepted as compromise.
Evening star., 1920-06-30
Machinery.

"Charley, DEAR" said young Mrs.
Torkins, "I want you to keep out of
politics"
whats the reasons I might stand
as good chance as. the next man."
'T don't think so. Anybody who is
SO. unhandy with a, little, thing like
a lawn mower would stand no chance
whatever in operating steam roller"
Evening star., 1920-06-30

Reports that Bryan will be for him
are calculated to arouse in Champ
Clark's mind question as to whether
a hoodoo can transform himself into a
mascot.
Evening star., 1920-06-30

A new era is proclaimed by the
opening phrase, "Ladies and gentle
men," instead of "Friends and fellow
citizens"
Evening star., 1920-06-30
One Comfort.

Whatever sorrows may appear
To add unto our summer woe,
At least we have no cause to fear
Those locusts of a year ago.
Evening star., 1920-06-30

The Elwell. case plods. along in
which makes monotony seem
possible even in homicide mystery.
Evening star., 1920-06-30

Wall street posts Gov. Cox as
favorite, but does not report any enor-
nous volume of business with this
particular quotation.
Evening star., 1920-06-30

Tammany is inclined to agree with
Col. Bryan that prohibition should be
made the dominant issue in the cam
paign. 80
Evening star., 1920-06-30

The overwhelming interest in other
matters has caused all curiosity as to
whether or not the ex-kaiser is to be
tried, to subside.
Evening star., 1920-06-30

In order to avert suggestions that
he is dominating the convention, Presi-
dent Wilson may see fit to revive the
deferential phrase, "May I nots"
Evening star., 1920-06-30

A few live wires on the ground are
regarded as more valuable than any
long distance telephone connection.
Evening star., 1920-06-30

A few reservations in connection
with the Volstead act appears to be
contemplated with favor by several
statesmen.
Evening star., 1920-06-30

It's fully expected by Senator Reed
that Missouri will regard his exclu
sion from the convention as no way
to 4reat a favorite son.
Evening star., 1920-06-30

Some of the cabinet officers are
buster in San Francisco than they have
had chance to ,be-in Washington.
Evening star., 1920-06-30

A shortage threatens embarrassment
to factory managers who, last winter,
neglected to lay in their summer coal.
Evening star., 1920-06-30
A Circle Unto Themselves.

ave ought to ostracise profteers," :"
said the indignant citizen.
sWhats' the use? There are enough
Iof them to hire jazz bands and give
Large parties for their own entertain
mantp
Evening star., 1920-06-30

TIE Evening Star with the Sunday morning
edition. is delivered by carriers within the city
at 90 cents per month; daily only 4o cents per
month: Sunday only. 20 cents per month. Or
ders may be sent by mail. or telephone Main
5000 Collection is made by carriers at the
end of each month.
Evening star., 1920-06-30
THEODORE W. MOVES. . Editor ell,

The Evening Star Newspaper Company
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Evening star., 1920-06-30
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Evening star., 1920-06-30

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Evening star., 1920-06-30

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Evening star., 1920-06-30

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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-09-13
P|CKFORD
TELLS Of HIS
WIFE'S END
LLNIEENAIloNAL NEWS SERVICE


LONDON. Sept. 13-Niss OIve
Thomas. famous and beautiful young
American notion picture actress. was
planning 70 retire TO quiet home life
and future Of simple domesticity
when she died at Paris from bichIor-
ide Of mercury poisoning. it was de-
clared today by her former husband.
Jack Pickford
Pickford ana owen Moore. former
husband Of Mary Pickford. came to
London from Paris by airplane. Pick
ford explained that re wanted to get
away from the tragic II his wife
dsath and rest few days
olive and myself y-ere the great
est pals en- earth and her death was
CHASTITY mistake" declared the youna
husband, " no is no moro than a boy
We had both cancelled cur work IN
America TO take a belated honeymo y.
We We're the happicst couple on the
ship coming over from New York She
gave birthday party for me on board
When she arrived in Paris. olives on
~ thought was 10 buy some dresses
and set back home to finish picture
contracts Then she Planned to set
tie down for quiet home life and to
care for our babies II any came
I went to London TO .uy some
clothes fer myself and returned TO
Paris on the fatal Saturday. on Sat
urday night, Sept A. we had dinner
with few friends and Went to a
number Of cafes and cabaret shows.
We got back to the Ritz about 33e
Sunday morning
We were 70 have left for London
by arplane sunday morning and had