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The Washington times., 1920-02-18

WashingtOn's Schools and the
PrOcraStinatiOn of Congress
By BILL PRO r

Abraham Lincoln said: study get ready may
Fsbu.ry CONGRESS adjourned to honor the Of Ii.
On February 10th the nigh. school: would have been
provide funds TO @ the s studies Of 1000 womsS
Of as s 70. monthly
H' to vote holiday AF'' ''''' F. cTLSERWE
The procrastination' of Congress in dealing with our
public schools most dangerous thing in view OF the
dton in which they left during and since the
Delays in passing deficiency appropriations would never
come about if local law making body would respond to
official recommendations and put in the annual appropra
ton bills sufficient money operate the schools There
District items which Congress may safely prune but no
appropriation for the schools possibly be too generous
Too often in the past have the night schools been kept
open through voluntary action OF teachers and anors
These night schools ought to from September to June
and Congress should that they permanently provided
for in the future Each time in the past suitable amount
money has been asked for these schools but Congress cut
down the request resulting in impairment of efficiency
when the scant appropriation exhausted and def
cheney appropriation requested
Here are 300 night teachers and jantor already poorly
paid for their regular duties voluntarily working for FOUR
CENTS night each, although Congress will doubt
pensate them in full This is the kind of loyalty to the
schools that teachers resgng during the for
better remuneration although hundreds OF designations have
hurt the schools to serious extent together with the failure
of Congress to provide sufficient money to employ the
required number of teachers
The day schools need not less than 1874 additional
Teachers yet the House committee to only g. and
that number will be hard obtain the small salaries
paid Only the belief that Congress intends to increase sal
aries will bring in teachers And the need for addi
tional teachers is most pressing NOW.
is earnestly hoped that when the House Committee
Appropriations frames the District appropriations bill for
the next fiscal year will provide sufficient funds for all
branches of the school system for entire year without
inviting long and dangerous delays in deficiency appropr
atoms.
Our schools if not other local institutions should be
close enough to all Congressman and their children to
insure a definite and liberal program Of Congressional
treatment
The Washington times., 1920-02-18
Why the Servant Problem
Is Net Solved

You hear good deal these days about 'the servant
problem"
Stout ladies, in raghtfront corsets who could not
cook piece of bacon for breakfast discuss with other
front ladies the question of what is to be done
The real trouble with the servant problem is that
who formerly from force of circumstances had to
work all day in kitchens and sleep all night in tuckedup
bedrooms have found more congenial occupations.
They have discovered that work does not mean loss Of
serespect There occupations in which you finish
days work in eight hours and have minute for recrea
ton self improvement There employers who do not
expect you stand attention while you receive orders
and then stand attention again while those orders
Cancelled and others issued
They have found out in other words that all working
women slaves treated like tireess machines
In attempted settlement of the servant problem
cellent place to begin is with the ITSELF Servant
is dervatve of the Latin word "servus" and 'servus
means slave. It's equivalent in English is serf" which
means lone in state of subsection" No wants
be slave to be called slave and we suggest that
less obnoxious word than servant be found for domestic
workers
Hapers Bazar which discusses monthly all the fashion
news of the world and tells American what to
also calls attention to other problems of women and the
leading article in the February number which is written by
Mrs George D. Pratt takes the question Of workers in
the home-why there is scarcity and how it can be
remedied.
Mrs Pratt reasons soundly She explains the attitude
of the employee and shows that her reasonngs and conc
sons are, in large measure, justified
She analyses the mental of the employer and
explains how she change her customs and attitude if
she expects have share the RESPONSE
bilities of her household
There is shortage of domestic workers which will con
nue until the houseworker Is given surroundings and
treatment hours and remuneration, with attractions as
great greater than occupations which command
ing preferences of who have to their living
Mrs Pratts article in the Bazaar is characterized by
common and excellent advice It tells working
of conditions they should realize and who hire
workers of facts they should know Its reading will add
to the information of both
First of ALL however, slavery is passed. and worker
should either be called that indicates slavery ba
treated other than engaged in honest employment for which
she is entitled to fair wages and consderate treatment
When domestic employment is made attractive there
will be plenty Of women who will prefer to other work
Until then the Servant lem" will continue to be
unsolved
The Washington times., 1920-02-18
He's All Right, Too.

would call your attention to the
fact that MARSH A. BoDENHAMER'
now president OF Columbia Typo
graphical Union. No. 101. the fellow
who has been responsible for legisla-
ton and negotiations that have been
of considerable material benefit to All
local printers, is again candidate TO
succeed himself as president or that
body. CHARLES NJ. OCONNELL,
Government Printing Onice.
The Washington times., 1920-02-18
HEARD AN D Sc E II

That New York Society.
Wake up, New Yorkersl Why
can't we get together and form q
State Society here as citizens Of
other States have done?
FRANK J. GEARY,
2127 X street northwest
The Washington times., 1920-02-18
DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:


Am engaged to a very nne man
th.r;y-fve years old. with whom
am deeply In love-but his lack Of
polish almost makes me dislike him
at times. and when I demonstrate
with him he says: Life Is too short
to worry about all those little
things" while insist that the
little things count Therefore, there
subject. His table manners are
that he Is ignorant of table ETH
quette, but he 10 just stubborn and
will not take the trouble to culti-
vate good manners. This person
comes from a splendid family, but
his many little ordinary ways get
on my nerves, and still I am crazy
about him. What can I do TO inn
prove himr Perhaps you can sug-
gest way. ANITA.
You are not "crazy" about this
man or you vonld be more or less
blind to these things of which you
complain. I've always found that
lovers and married persons get
over the big jolts of life with
EXTRAORDINARY sWeeJneSs, SCii-
sacrifice and almost heriosm only
to split over things which seem the
merest trifles, but which, after all,
go to make up the warp and wool OF
daily living. Many a woman has
been able to forgive a man for
robbing a bank and then left him
because he was audible about his
soup, or left particles on his chin
while eating corn on the cob IL
a persons manners CRATE on your
finer sensibilities or in any way
gets on your nerves, the danger
signals are up. After marriage
things that irritate seem to multi
ply and cause much more out
spoken comment than during the
courtship days. This man must be
more annoying than the average
because he Is like bird that can
sing and won't.
wouldn't nag him because that
won't get you anywhere and II he
won't adhere 10 the little niceties
of life in order TO please you, he
Is probably hopeless. Your only
hope is to make an appeal that
he do these things because it would
please you and because any other
course causes you distress.
The Washington times., 1920-02-18

We bought a car, 1911,
Been running since 1901
we have II yet, 1870.
Trims we've made, Is or 10.
walked back home at least that maaUI
runet.res ws'ys had; tina
y. c. A HyattsvIDA
The Washington times., 1920-02-18

To settle an argument, please have
one of your readers advise what ma
tionality Q man is who was born
in Czechoslovakia hungary before
the war?
ROBERT c. LEACHMAN. .
Manassas. Va
The Washington times., 1920-02-18
Major OLLIE NEWMAN, a Den

Major OLLIE NEWMAN, q Dem.
ocrat, took dinner at the Willard
with SIDNEY BIEBER and FRANK
HOGAN, two black Republicans. He
listened with amusement to their
prophecies as to how their party
would "sweep the country" but he
also found Frank Hogan running
over with brilliant wit, although
there had been nothing stronger
than White Rock for drink.
Frank has Hoganized some OF Kip
ling's verses, "On the Road to Man.
dalay," so that one verse now reads:
Ship mo somewhere east Of suez.
where the best IL like the worst;
Whore there's no eighteenth amendment
And a man can Quench a thirst
The Washington times., 1920-02-18
The winch Problem.

Mrs. MARY e. O'BRIEN: As
twins arrived, both must be treated
as one, giving the boy $500; the
girl 200, and the mother $500.
E. d. KAUFMAN, pension office:
Boy receives $1,000; girl, 5000;
mother, 81 800.
The Washington times., 1920-02-18
For Violin Experts.

would like to know what the fol-
lowing in q violin 1 have found
stands for: 'Antonius Stradivarius
Cermonensis Faciebat Ammo 172&s
WILLIAM r. CLEMENTS,
200 o street. N. ". I.
The Washington times., 1920-02-18

4: Bill: You fail to note that 3
1: after Lansing his Cabinet the |:
4: President gave it q Payne. S. {:
The Washington times., 1920-02-18

About that train and bullet
problem. The bullet would reach
the engineer in just one minute,
although wind resistance must be
considered. Here's one better: If
the bullet had been shot to the
rear. where would II have hit the
ground. Train was going a mile
a minute in one direction; the
bullet q mile a minute in the
other. G. 3. f.
The Washington times., 1920-02-18

signor BARADO and DR.. McG1LL
having solved the problem Of . horse
being down. the rest of the blue
print boys in the Tank, Tractor and
Trailer Division Of the War Depart
ment can sleep in peace. F. p. X
The Washington times., 1920-02-18

Say, Bill, can't we revise that
old one and make II, "as the
Governor OF New York said to
The Governor OF New JerseyT
And know a chap who re-
members when a &c drink Of
whiskey could be bought In
Georgetown.
w. DAY BOYER
The Washington times., 1920-02-18
DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:

DEAR MISS FAlHFAA:
have read with interest for a
long time your helpful advice, and,
believing that you have helped
others, 1 am hoping you will help
me.
am twenty-five years of age,
reasonably good looking. rather
quiet girl. and to date have been
unable to meet any fellow who
seems to be ''the right one" for me.
The truth OF the matter Is, I
have no chance to meet fellows.
Have worked at quite q few places,
but II has so happened that the
men at these places were all mar
ried, far too young for me, or else
engaged. have gone to these
dances, but Il seems the boys there
do not meet with my standard Of
good fellows"
Now. 1 do not expect to meet
saint, but the majority of these
boys part their hair In the middle.
wear trousers that At like paper
on the wall. and don't forget the
speta Most Of then AASa The
The Washington times., 1920-02-18

through the women you would
come in contact with there.
It is useless to expect to find
the more solid. interesting typo
Of man regularly frequenting
dance halls. They usually have
something else to do. My ad-
vice would be to meet as many
people, men and women, as you
can, because through women you
sometimes meet interesting
brothers. One man may not par
ticularly appeal to you, but he
may introduce You to another
who will.
The Washington times., 1920-02-18
! EAR MISS FAIRFAX:

Having often read your
- splendid advice through the
Times, / am writing to ask II you
won't kindly give me your opinion
in this case.
am a girl of eighteen and have
Keen keeping company with
young man Of twenty-one for the
lost few years; in fact. we were
sch oolmates together. In later
years, however, friendship has de-
veloped into love on tho part "f
both. I have never gone with any
one else: neither has he; in fact,
have no desire to and remained true
to him while he was away during
the war.
Tho young man in question Is
very Jealous, though I give him no
cause to be so. He often becomes
very disagreeable and Is continual
ly botherins me to promise to
marry him. He stubbornly insists
that I do not love him II / am not
forever telling him that I do.
have q lovely home and n good
position and, furthermore, / think
am entirely too young to think
OF marriage.
Do you, not think I am rieht1
~ NEADEN'
If you are not ready to marry,
you are quite right in your atti-
tude. You do not realize it
neither does he--but you are
both having the sweetest years Of
your life--the years Of courtship-
at the present time. 1t Is a pity
to spoil them with jealousy and
pickering. When you marry, II you
do, responsibilities will come and
the more serious things Of life,
together with something Of the
disillusion that inevitably accom-
panies marriages, except in rare
instances. This is your' "Maytime
Of life" Make the most of 1t and
try to induce him, also, to Just
live to be happy and be happy to
just live.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-23
DEATH THREAT
 IF MRS. SMITH
 GOES TO TRIAL
(By United presa,

Oklahoma City, Okla, Dec. 23- County Attorney Russell Brown of Ardmore appeared in joy al mood to- day over the surrender of Mrs. Clara Smith Hamon, alleged fugitive slayer of Jake L. Hammon. at Juarez last night. Mrs. Hamon will be arraigned immediately upon her arrival at Ard more, the attorney declared He g now in the custody of Sheriff Buck Garrett, who received her from Mex jean officials on the border. Mir. Brown said the Hamon woman would be placed on trial late in January.
 MT. Brown admitted today that sen- t!ment at Ardmore is strongly in fla vor of Mrs. Hamon. He said that threats of death had been given him, should he place her on trial He de- clared that threats were received when he announced immediately after the alleged murder of Hamon that Mrs. Hamon would be captured and placed on trial.
 A change will be made in the office of county attorney at Ardmore after January l, and Mrs. Hamon will be prosecuted by the new holder of the office. MT. Brown plans to have her arraigned before his retirement from office, so that her trial will be assured regardless of the attitude of the new prosecutor.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-23
MOB QUICKLY HANGS TEXAN
 AT Fl. WORTH
fRy Tinted FreesD


 Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 23.-Tom Vickery, white, in the county jail for murder, was hanged by a mob short ly after midnight. The hanging was accomplished so quietly that few sleep ing in the city knew of it.
 Twenty-Five masked men, it is es- timated, composed the mob which went to the county jail in automobiles. The jailer was overpowered and the con- pany swept quickly through the cor riders to the cell where Vickery was incarcerated. He was bound and whisked out as quickly. After he was suspended in the air, several shots were fired into his body before the company dispersed, returning to Fort Worth in automobiles.
 VicFery was under arrest for his alleged murder of Policeman Jeff c. Couch here Monday night, and was under bond for the murder of John Little some time ago.
 It was charged that Vickery mur- dered Couch at local garage, where Couch attemnted his arreet for in- toxication. Vickarv is said to have objected to arrest and to have fired twice at Couch as soon as he called upon him to surrender.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-23
HARDING POWDERS
 CABINET CHOICES
'Ry United PressJ

Marion, Oh 0, Dec. 23.-Cabinet se- lec'ions are thought to be uppermost n the conferences hal1 +odov hv Dr7e i'ent-elect Harding with Fred W. Up- ham of On cago, treasurer of the R. publican nation@l committee Myron T Herrck of Cleveland. former ambas- sad0r tN Fr'nce. and Harry M Daugh- erty of Columbus, pre-convent on man ager for MT. Harding.
 The thren conferences were sched- uled to occupy the entire day for Harding.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-23
COTTON RFCOVFRS
 WEDNESDAY, LOSS

The cotton markets today practi- cally recovered Wednesdays sharp losses, closing 50 to SO points high CT. January New York closed today at 14,65 cents, up 50 points, and March closed at IA Fl cents, 42 points net higher. In New Orleans Janu- ary gained 51 points. closing at 13.f0 cents, and March was up 61 points, closing at 1897 cents. Spots in New Yo~k we~o od-.nn"~I TH ~0 ~'- E cents and in New Orleans 25 points to 14 cents.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-23

crush the states case against Justice William H. McGannon, on trial for the alleged murder of Harold Kagy. McGannon's counsel has interposed few objections to evidence introduced by the state, reserving some of it's principal witnesses for cross examina tion. Counsel so far have given no indication what line the defense will follow.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-23

east of Shankhai, according to delayed reports. Shocks are still being felt over the province and the list of cas- ualties will be increased.
 The town of Pingleangfoo was con- pletely destroyed by the quake, it was sa d on reports. Several villages near it were also wrecked. Rescue work is being attempted, but is meeting with great difficulty on account of the iso- lation of the province.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-23
0'BR|EN 10 SLEEP
 IN HOME VILLAGE
Rv ttnited rra~a,

Momence, H., Dec 23.-Pat O'Brien. a su eide because his wife refused to affect reconciliation with him. was today back in the sleepy little village winch he left many years ago to be- gin his picturesque career in the course of which he participated in six wars and was decorated by two kings. His remains reached here th;s morning from Log Angeles, and will be inter- red Monday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-23
JUNIOR E. Y. P. U.

The Junior B. Y. P. U. is called to meet Friday afternoon at the First Baptist church. Choir practice will be held at clock and the study class will be convened at 3:30. All mem- bers are urged to attend.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-23
QUAKE KILLS
 OFF CHINESE BY THOUSANDS
tBy United Presal

Shanghai, China, Dec. 23.-Two thousand lives were lost in the i'm mense earthquake which has struck the isolated province of Kansu, due
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-23
M'GANNON TO SPRING
 DEFENSE WITNESSES
b faitaS. r~cu

Cleveland. Ohio. Dec. 23.-Twentv- four new witnesses were summoned today by the defense, which aims to
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-03
TRIAL MARRIAGE
 RESULTS DISASTROUSLY.

Phoenix Ari., March 3-A trial marriage contract, entered into in England by soldier and an artists model has resulted in the conviction in federal court here of Henry O'Brien, former British soldier, on the charge of bringing to the United States Miss Vera Mort, for immoral purposes.
 The girl testified that she met O'Brien in London and that he had asked her to marry him. 'sI said I would give him six months triaI,' she said 1T promised to marry him if l liked him well enough at the end of that time"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-03
TIME TO EXCHANGE BONDS.

Local banking institutions have re- ceived word from the government to notify holders of the Second, Third and Fourth issues of Liberty Bonds that they should turn them in to the banker or broker from whom they were purchased in order that the bonds may be exchanged for new is sues bearing the full number of cou- pons. On the Second issue the last coupon was payable last November. the last coupon on the Third is due March 5 and the last coupon on the Fourth falls due October Is next. De- livery of new bonds will be made after March 1k.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-03
Mrs. Anna w. McGeachie.

Many relatives and friends attend ed the funeral of Mrs. Anna ". Mo Geachie, held yesterday morning at SEQ o'clock from the family home, 1888 Main street, Stratford. A high mass of requiem was celebrated at g o'clock at St. James church, Strat ford, by Rev. Michael J .O'Connor The bearers were George Mccall, Robert Brown, John Young, Hudson Hubbard, Edward Stevens, Ernest Thiebault. Burial was in St Mich aeIs cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-03
Frank l.. IathroD.

Frank L. Lathrop, a former resi- dent of this city, died yesterday at his home in Wallingford, Conn. Be. sides his wife, Alice M. Lathrop, three sons, Stanley P. of WalIingford, George W. of Waterbury and F. Clay ton Lathrop of this city and a sister, Hrs. B. I. Hicks of New Haven, sur- vive him. Funeral services will be held Thursday night at the late homa in WaIIingford. Burial will be in Lakeview cemetery, this city, on Friday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-03
T. O Q. NJ.

Charles L. Dennis was elected dic- tator of Bridgeport lodge, No. 2s9 Loyal Order of Moose. last night for the 11th consecutive time at the semi annual meeting in Moose headquar- ters, 651 State street He was also chosen representative to the supreme convention. The officers elected fol- low: Dictator. Charles L. Dennis; vice dictator, Charles M. Pentz; pre- late, Henry D. NeaIe; treasurer, Thos. Douglas; trustee. John Pfalzgraf; rep resentative to supreme convention, Charles L. Dennis; alternate, R. R. Phelps.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-03
Charles H. Snyder.

Charles Henry Snyder, 64, died yesterday at the family home, 185 Black Rock turnpike, Fairfield He was cabinet maker by trade. F'uner- al services will be held this afSSE noon at o'clock at the late home. Burial will be in Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-03
Michael Link.

After a long illness Michael Link died Monday, March 1, at Hillside He leaves to mourn his loss besides his wife, two sisters. Fraternally he was affiliated with the Loyal Order ot Moose. Friends are invited to at tend the funeral from the parlors oi Charles L. Dennis, 558 State street Thursday, March 4, at 2 p. m. In, terment in Moose plot, Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-03
CeceIia. IAFue.

The funeral of Cece1ia Larue, seven year old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Eugene Larue, was held yesterday af ternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the family home, 87 Avon street, Strat- ford. Services were conducted at 2 o'clock at St James church, Strat- ford, by Rev. Michael J. O'Connor, pastor. Burial was in St. MichaeTs cemetery
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-03
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 F<rs6ITske1 1857
FRATERNAL NEWS
Mithra Lodge, K. of P.
<Es6IsHe0 @5Z

Brigadier General Burne1 Of New Haven and his staff were guests Of Mithra lodge, Knights of Pythias. at the regular meeting held last night in Castle hall. 1925 Main street. A new company of the uniformed rank of the order was formed, after the regu- lar meeting. and the following were elected officers: P. c. Andrews. cap tain; R. Taylor, first lieutenant; A. Gambet, second lieutenant; G. Will fam, recorder. and F. Baer. treasurer. The new company is open for mem- bership to all members of the Pythlan order within the city. A luncheon was served after the sesslOn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-03
OBITUARY
Mrs. Augusta KoehIe1..

Augusta KoehIer, 61, of 262 River street, died yesterday at the home ot her daughter, Mrs. Aaron B. Gould I46 Wilson street. Besides her hus- band, three sons, Otto, Henry and William and three daughters, Mrs Chris Schreiber, Mrs. John Moore ot Danbury. and Mrs Gould and three grandchildren, survive her.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-03

held yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the family home, 151 Taft avenue. Rev. Herman Weh- meyer, pastor of the First German Evangelical Lutheran Zion church, of ficiated. Burial was in Park ceme tery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-03

The annual thank offering of the Methodist W. F. M. A. has been as signed to Tuesday, March g, at the home of Mrs. Harry Hungerford. This society has been growing in strength and in ability to do effective work, and has interesting relationships with missionary representatives in foreign lands It is desired that every member of the society and of the Standard Bearer shall be present, if possible. In addition to the exercises there will be a collation..