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Evening star., 1921-07-25
Washington's Sense Of Humor.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Those who knew Washington well
seem to have had different opinions
about his attitude toward humor.
Some declared and wrote down their
opinions that Washington seldom
smiled and never laughed. Others
have left records not only of the in
cidents at which he laughed, but even
record instances of his humor.
We are told that Jefferson. who was
full of French views, disliked the idea
of two houses of congress, and one
day called on Washington to object
to the system. AS was the custom in
those days, the men were served with
tea while they talked. Washington
listened attentively to the objections
Jefferson advanced. He replied to
them by saying that although Jeffer-
son was much better informed than
he. nevertheless, he would adhere to
the experience of England and
America. Then Washington's eyes
twinkled. and he said:
you, yourself. have proved the ex-
cellence Of the two houses this very
'T?" Jefferson exclaimed. How is
:You have turned your hot tea into
the saucer to get 1t COOL" Washing
ton said. ut Is the same thing we
desire in the two houses"
When Washington was dining with
some friends one day, 1t is said, he
was SO placed that his back was
toward the open crate. which was
roaring merrily. It became so hot
the general complained, saying he
would be compelled to change his
base Of operations. One Of the diners
chuckled a bit. saying 1t behooved
a general to stand fire.
"True." Washington replied, but
1t doesn't look we'll for a general to
receive fire from behind"
Evening star., 1921-07-25
FEARTEACHERSMAY
NOT GET H|GHERPAY
School Authorities Say Eff
cheney Bureau or Congress
Likely to Block Request.

While substantial increases in SAL
ary for officials and teachers of the
District public schools are provided
fiscal year, 1t is the opinion of some
school officials that there is little
chance Of the higher wage scale be-
ing approved by either the United
States bureau of efficiency or Con-
gress. Their belief is based ON the
efficiency detailed at the administra-
ton headquarters Of the school sys-
tenn at the Franklin School has
turned his attention from general rou-
tine matters and now is making a de-
tailed study of the teachers pay
schedule.
Several SnnEs Feared.
Although school officials have had
no positive indication that the e1-
ficiency expert will place any obsta-
cles in the path of proposed pay in
creases for the teachers, they are
fearful that his move may have some
significance other than just calculat-
ing what the annual pay roll OF the
teaching personnel aggregates. If the
wage increases meet his approval the
officials are fearful, too, that they
VIII Strike d SIldS III cOhSiSs "iiAS'A
is making cuts for economy's sake
wherever possible.
1t was pointed out today that the
budget provides an increase of $20o
a wear for elementary school teachers
and $3.50 for high school instructors.
The grade school teacherssnow are
receiving $1,44O. including the S24O
federal bonus, and if the bonus is
Withdrawn. i was explained, they
will be making $40 less year under
the new wage schedule than at pres
ent. he increase in pay of the high
school teachers, when the bonus Is
withdrawn, therefore, will amount to
$12O annually, instead Of $3.50.
Many Anxious to Teach.
The prospect of obtaining higher
wages in the District school system
already has caused many government
employees and former teachers to put
in their applications for positions,
with the result that for the hrst
time in five years the schools will not
face shortage of teachers upon
opening for the new term. Failure OF
the new salary schedule being ap-
proved, it is believed, will cause some
Of these teachers to seek more re-
munerative positions in other cities.
Evening star., 1921-07-25

After an illness Of four years
Charles o. Rockwell, for more than
thirty years resident of the
District, died at the home of his
sisters. Wicomico Church. Va, Satur-
day afternoon at o'clock.
Funeral services were held yester-
Gay at Cavalry Church. Richmond.
Va, and the burial was in the
cemetery adjoining the church.
Born at Farnham, Va, Mr.. Rock
well came to this city when a young
man. and for more than fifteen years
was an employe of the District
government.
Besides his three sisters and one
brother, residing at Wicomico
Church, he is survived by two
daughters. Mrs. Lottie Fish anu Miss
Maud Rockwell. and two sons.
William and Henry Rockwell. The
first named three are residents OF
this city. and the latter lives in
Baltimore.
Evening star., 1921-07-25

Mai. Louis Albert Fischer, chief of
the division OF weights and measures
of the United States bureau of stand
ards. died this morning at his home
in the Wellington apartments after
a lingering illness He was fifty
seven years old and a lifelong resi-
dent of Washington.
Maj. Fischer was born In Wash
ington January 4, 1864. the son of
Frederick G. and Anna Cox Fischer.
On August 6, 1883. he married Marion
G. Harvey, also of this city.
Maj. Fischer was one of the most
prominent scientists of Washington
and the foremost leader of the move
ment to promote a uniform system of
weights and measures in the United
States. His activities in this field
began early in life when he joined
the staff of the old weights and meas
ureS office of the coast and Geodetic
survey. After many years of service
in this office he took prominent
part in the establishment of it's. sue
cesSor, the United States bureau of
standards. in 1910. in which institu-
tion he was made chief of the division
of weights and measures. a position
which he filled since that date. In
sluuitioii " his leaueiShip III lhe "ofh,
his own scientific attainment won him
world wide reputation as one of the
leading American metrologists.
Major During War.
During the war he was selected
and commissioned major in the ord
nance department of the United
States Army and placed in immediate
charge of the section of gauge design.
The experience and energy he carried
into his work We're considered an i'm
portant contribution to the nation in
time of war. especially when it was
realized that the quantity produc-
tion of munitions of war largely de-
pended upon precise measurement
Maj. Fischer was graduate of
George Washington University He
was a member of the Washington
Academy of Science, the American
Society of Mechanical Engineers, the
Evening star., 1921-07-25
On a Secure Basis.
Rnrfan Ten

From the Boston Transcript.
Dad" said the financier's son.
running into his fathers office, lend
me $780,"
What for, my boy?"
I've got a sure tip on the market"
How much shall we make out Of
it?" asked the old man. cautiously.
"A couple of hundred sure" replied
the boy eagerly. That's hundred
each"
Here's your hundred" said his
father. Let's consider that we have
made this deal and that it has sue
ceeded. You make hundred dollars
and I save five hundred"
Evening star., 1921-07-25
The Average Speakers idea.

From. the Boston Transcript.
your speech at the club last night
was altogether too long" said his
candid friend you really didn't
have anything to say"
II know It," he replied. ''but l
hoped that II I kept on talking
might think Of something"
Evening star., 1921-07-25
CAPT. HARRIES DEAD.
Ex-Representative and Command.
ant of q. S. Soldiers Home.

MINNEAPOLIS. Minn., July 25.-
Capt. william H. Harries. seventy
eight years of age, former repre-
sentative in Congress from Minnesota,
and former commandant of the Min
nesota Soldiers Home. died suddenly
Saturday at the home of his son. Paul
W. Harries, in Seattle, Wash, ac-
cording to word received here.
Capt Harries was born in Ohio in
1S43.
Evening star., 1921-07-25
CARD OF THANKS.

"IHsLoW. We wish 10 express our thanks to
oar friends and relatives for their kindness
and sympathy and floral tributes rendered
our mother Mrs. l.. /. WINSLOW, in her
recent sickness and in oar late bereave-
heht. HER CHILDREN.
Evening star., 1921-07-25
ARMY DlRiGIBLE HERE.
C-2 Lands in Polo Field, Later
Leaves for Camp Dix.

En- ruote from Langley Field to
Camp Dix, n. j.. the big Army dirigi-
bile balloon CO, stopped in Washing
ton for several hours this morning
after circling the city. The balloon,
carrying a crew of seven men. left
Langley Field about 1870 o'clock and
arrived here two hours later. 1t
landed in the polo grounds in Po-
tomac Park. where it later took off
for Camp Dix.
Officers at the Army air station at
Boiling Field kept in constant COM
munication with the balloon during
its flight by radio telephones.
Evening star., 1921-07-25

American factories last year pro-
duced over lis. 100000 pairs of rubber
heels-sufiicient to supply every man,
woman and child in the United States.
and the population of Greece besides.
Evening star., 1921-07-25
Technical.

From the Boston Transcript.
The dramatic triangle, Robert, is
caused by people not being on the
square.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-03
SSNby JEAN ELIOT m I

Mrs. Joseph Hampson and Miss
Frances Hampson will leave wash
inston the last of this week or ;he
first of next week for Atlantic City
and will be at the Hotel Chelsea,
Chelsea, N. j.. until the middle OF
September.
Miss Sidney Webb, daughter of
Mrs. John. Sidney Webb, left town
today to visit her brother-in-law and
sister, Dr. and Mrs. James r.
Mitchell, at Bar Harbor. She will be
absent about month.
-
Comdr. williams McBntee, u. 8.
N, and Mrs. McEntee have gone to
New York from Washington. and are
staying at the Hotel Aston for a few
days prior to visiting Boston and
the Berkshires. Later they will 20
to Newport News, Va. having recent
ly sold their house in Washington.
-
Mrs Kennn Elkins,- Mrs. Edward III.
Alsop and Mrs. William Haywood at
tended a dance yesterday at the White
Sulphur Springs.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Henry White left Len
OK yesterday by automobile for Bar
Harbor, where they are to be guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick w. Van
derbilt.
Vice Admiral Albert s. Niblack was
q guest of honor last evening at the
annual dinner in Cowes, Isle of Wight,
of the Royal Yacht Squadron at which
King George presided.
=
Lieut.. -Comdr. and Mrs. r. w. Nc
Kee, who went to New York last Fri
day for a few days visit with Mrs
George Buchanan Fife. are now on
their way to Pacific coast where Lieut.
enant Commander Mckee will become
aid to Admiral Edward w. Eberle,
commander of the Pacific fleet.
-
Joseph r. Whitehead, of New York,
with a party OF guests, yesterday flew
In an airplane from New York to the
Ritz Carlton. Atlantic City. in an hour
Mrs. William b. Caperton and hes
daughter, Miss Marguerite Caperton,
who are now at the Muenchinger King
in Newport. will be joined later by
Rear Admiral Caperton and DIR. and
Mrs. Clement Cleveland. Of New York.
-
John B. Henderson will leave today
to Join his mother, Mrs. John b.
Henderson, and his daughter, Miss
Beatrice Henderson, at Southampton.
=
Arthur Yencken, third secretary OF
the British embassy, will leave Wash
ington Saturday by motor for Sea
bright. where he will spend week
playing in the Seabright tennis tourna-
ment. He will go from there to
Southampton to participate in the
tennis tourney and will Join the bache-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-03

Japanese foreign office, and Mrs.
Moore. Sixteen guests were enter.
tanned.
Judge John Barton Payne, former
Secretary of the Interior, who Ia
now I'm Europe, IL expected to return
to Washington about August IS. II
is expected that he will visit Warren
ton, Va, shortly after his return.
Judge Payne, native Of Fauquisr
county, is greatly interested in the
proposed memorial library for War
renton, and has offered handsome
sum of money toward its erection.
He OWNS the st. Leonard's Farm
near Warreton.
-
Mrs. Franklin X. Lane, who has
been the guest of Mrs. Blaine Beale
at the Connecticut. Is passing several
days with Mrs. Francis G. Newlands
at her home In Massachusetts ave.
nue.. and will leave Sunday for Blue
Ridge Summit. Pa. She viii be
joined later by Mrs. Philip Kaufman
and her infant son, Franklin Lane
Kaufman.
Mrs. Lane and her daughter, Mrs.
Kaufman. have cottage at Blue
Ridge and Mr.. Kaufman will spend
the week-ends there with them.
-
Viscount and Lady Bryce motored
with Gen. Arthur MusErave, Col. and
Mrs. Archibald Hopkins, and DR.. John
II. Denison to the top of Graylord, the
highest mountain In Massachusetts.
-
Miss Williamson Engaged.
Mrs. William Balch Williamson. of
Washington and Warrenton. Va. an
nounces the engagement of her
daughter, Miss Margaret Williamson,
to William Henry Hoyt. Of New York.
No date has been set for the wedding,
but 1t is thought that II will take
place in the early autumn. Miss VIII
hanson is a sister Of Mrs. Walter II.
Robertson, of Warrenton, who is re.
membered In Washington and George
town as Miss Gertrude Williamson.
She and her mother make their homo
In Washington at 1725 II street and
spend their summers In Warrenton,
where Mrs. Williamson has cot
tage. Miss Williamson, who has been
for some years teacher in the
Washington schools, is q granddaugh-
ter Of the late Capt. Hamilton Shep-
pard and Mrs. Sheppard. formerly of
Warrenton:
Mr.. Hoyt is a lawyer by profession
and practices in New York. He has
written several legal textbooks which
are highly regarded. He Is connected
with the Ewings and the Shermans,
well known in Washington, and with
many prominent Southern families.
Miss Williamson and Mr.. Hoyt were
with Mrs. Williamson in Warrenton
over the last weekend.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-03

.lors of the British embassy at Bar
Harbor about August rs.
-
The military attache OF the italian
embassy, Col. Marquis Vittorio di
Bernezzo, accompanied by the Mar
quise di Bernezzo and their daughter.
left yesterday for Ocean City, Nd
where they will pass several weeks.
s.
Lieut.. Commander and Mrs. II. j.
Foy. of Washington. are at the Hotel
Chatham, New York, where John w.
Clifton is also stopping.
-
J. II. Paris, of Washington. and
Mrs. Paris have sailed for Europe
and after touring Holland will visit
France and England.
Capt. Julian Lamar, graduate
Of West Point and for some time an
officer in the army, is today show
ing a number of portraits at the
exhibition of the Art Association In
Newport. Three of the portraits are
of special interest to Washington.
Continued on Page l9)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-03
Fletchers Entertain.

The Undersecretary of State and
Mrs. Henry p. Fletcher entertained a
company at dinner last evening at
their country place near Edgemoor, In
compliment to the newly appointed
ambassador to Spain, Cyrus f. Woods
The guests included the Spanish am.
bassador, Senior Riano: the Belgian
ambassador. Baron de Cartier; the
Secretary Of the Treasury. Andrew w.
Mellon: Senator Philander G. Knox
Senator Frank B. Brandegee and
Senator George III. Moses. On Mon
day evening Senior Riano had a dinner
for Mr.. Woods.
-
The Secretary of the Japanese EN-
bassy and Nine. Saburi were hosts al
dinner last evening at their home on
Magnolia parkway, Chevy Chase, in
honor Of Frederick Moore, the newly
appointed American counselor Of the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-08-03

/" HE Vice President ana Mrs.
Coolidge, who went to Ply
mouth, Mass, to attend the
tercentenary celebration, are now
at Swamscott, Mass, where they
expect to remain until the last OF
this week or the first of next
week. IL his duties permit Vice
President Coolidge may visit his
father, John Coolidge. at Ply
mouth. Va, before returning TO
Washington.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1921-09-23
WASHINGTON NOTES

Farmers are very busy housing
tobacco and preparing to make mo-
lasses.
MIR. Jay Newcomb while cutting to-
bacco last week had the misfortune
to cut off one of his toes, when his
tobacco knife slipped from a stalk he
was cutting.
Mrs. Noble Baird and little daugh-
ter. Pauline, of Alexandria, spent
Monday with Mrs. L. L. NewcOm, of
this community. Miss Versie New
com accompanied the visitors home,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. Newcom were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Travis
Sunday.
Miss Violet Allen was a guest of
Miss Cola Bennett of Hartford Mon
day.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1921-09-23
ONE CENT A MILE RATE -
TO LEGION CONVENTION

Kansas City, Mo-, Sept. IA one
cent-a-mile rate will be available to
World War veterans attending the
national convention of the American
Legion, to be held here, il was an
nounced today. A. e. Hutchings, ex-
ecutive chairman of the legion's ma
tional convention committee. was in
formed today that the Trunk Line As
ISOLATION of Railroads, at a recent
meeting in New York voted reduced
rates to veterans and members of
their. families.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1921-09-23

Miss Harriet Flener of Cromwell,
Assistant Chairman and head of the
Woman's Division, on the Republic
can Campaign Committee of Ohio
County, underwent a successful sur
gical operation in a Louisville Hos
pital Wednesday morning. The opra-
ton was for the removal of a growth
upon the left side of her chest.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1921-09-23

Among the thirty-five applicants
who passed the state bar examination
and were named in the orders of the
Court of Appeals Monday. was Clar-
ence Bartlett of this city.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1921-09-23

Mr. John II. Park, who has been
visiting in the county for some time,
will return TO his home in Oklahoma,
Friday He will stop over for a few
days in Evansville, and may decide
70 locate In that city.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1921-09-23

Mr.. NJ. F. Chumley of McHenry,
Secretary of the County Republican
campaign committee, is in IndianapO-
lis, Ind, this week. as a representa-
tive of the U. NJ. w. of District No.
%, in a session being held there.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1921-09-23

Mrs. Arthur Wilson of Narrows,
left Saturday for Jeffersontown, near
Louisville, where she was called by
the fatal illness of her sister, Mrs. F..
NJ. Petty.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1921-09-23

Miss Myrtle Gentry and Mr.. George
Askins were married in Fair & Co.'S
store while attending the fair Sat-
urday The young folks live in the
Narrows community.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1921-09-23

The seventh annual HON e-coming
exercises were held by the Fordsville
Baptist church Sunday. A large
crowd was present and a bountiful
dinner was served on the church
lawn. Mr.. and Mrs. s. o. Keown
and Mr.. Ed Barrass of this city, at
tended the exercises.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1921-09-23

Mr.. Cleveland Taylor and Miss
Mary Benton of Wysox, were married
at the residence of Rev. II. +. Fuqua
Saturday Rev Fuqua performing the
ceremony.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1921-09-23

The Ohio county fair last week was
about the usual meet in recent years.
Some good racing was had and the
shows, while not numerous, were bet
ter than the usual type of fair exhi-
billions. Rain Saturday noon result
ed in many people leaving the
grounds.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1921-09-23

Revs. T. T.. Frazier, pastor of the
Hartford church, Will S. Buckner,
pastor OF the Beaver Dam church.
and John Hamilton left Tuesday for
Scottsyille, to attend the annual con-
ference of the Methodist Church
South,
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1921-09-23

Mr.. James York, who has been en-.
gagged in business near Schroader's
Schoolhouse for several years, moved
to Hartford this week, and will en-
gage in the grocery and meat business
at Ellis old stand, near the depot.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1921-09-23

Rev. r. E. Fuqua of Hartford, as
sisted by Rev. ]. w. Phillips of Dean
field, will begin series of meetings
at the Pond Run Baptist church, the
evening of September %.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1921-09-23

Mr.. James sultser and wife of In
diana, were guests of the family OF
Mr.. George Jones, Of the Washington
nigh bOrhoOd, Sunday
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1921-09-23

At the services Sunday at Slaty
Creek church, of which Rev. r. e,
Fuqua is pastor, E. e. Rogers, Albert
Patterson were ordained deacons. Rev.
C. C. Davis of Beaver Dam. preached
the ordination sermon.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1921-09-23

p. l.. Edge qualified in county
court as guardian of Estil Horseman,
a minor. and entered into bond in the
sum of $3.50 for the faithful perform
ance of his trust.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1921-09-23

. The county superintendent has re-
ceive6 a shipment of school furniture.
chiefly seats, the greater part OF
which will be furnished to the schools
at Westeffield and Sugar Grove.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1921-09-23

Blood poisoning, following the
pairing of a corn. necessitated the
amputation of toe for Mr.. E. j. TIL
ford of Beaver Dam. DR.. p. T. Will
lis performed the operation.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1921-09-23

Church What's that rooster
across the street Growing for so.
BOOSTERS don't lay eggs.
Gotham-No, but he's done some
thing more. wonderful. He just
crossed the road without being
struck by an omobile.-Yonkers
Statesman.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1921-09-23

The pastor, Rev. T. T. Frazier,
closed a successful meeting at Mt.
Herman. Thursday night of last
week. There were sixteen additions
TO The church.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1921-09-23

Mrs. R. A. Bennett and little
daughter Virginia, who had been
visiting Mrs. Benefits parents, Rev.
and Mrs. r. d. Bennett, have return
ed to their home at Christiana, Ill.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1921-09-23

Superintendent Howard has about
completed his itinerary of the county
schools, and reports them in excellent
condition and with a large attend
ance.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1921-09-23

Mr.. Isaac Foster, who is engaged
as a building contractor at Central
City, visited his family here Saturday
night and Sunday.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1921-09-23

Remember Job-he was the most
7, tient NAV who ever lived"
Eyes, but don't forget one thing"
'"What is that?"
"He le,.r had to ride 10 miles
on a flat tire with a quarrelsome
wife. Florida Times Union.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1921-09-23

Ramey Duke and Ed Barrass have
recently added two cars to the tax
paying property of Hartford. Mr..
Duke bought a Chevrolet and Mr..
Barrass a Ford.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1921-09-23

DR.. A. B. Riley has moved his Of
flee from next door to the CONNER
cial hotel to offices over the Ohio
County Drug Co, ~
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1921-09-23

Mr.. Roscoe Stone of Centertown,
has moved into one of Mr.. John
Bells houses, and will be employed
at the mill of Bell and Hagerman.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1921-09-23

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. r. Barnard of
Equality were visitors with the fam
lily Of Mr.. J. c. Bennett the first of
the week.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1921-09-23

Mr. Delbert Whitaker of Nocreek,
and Miss Florence Miller of Beda,
ran over to- Rockport, Indiana, and
got married Saturday.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1921-09-23

Mrs. Sarah Ellen Boswell of Mar
rows, went to Louisville Saturday
where she will undergo treatment
for cancer.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1921-09-23

Mr.. w. c. Bennett, who has been
spending a few days with relatives in
Hartford and at Beda, will return to
Greensboro today.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1921-09-23

Mr.. and Mrs. John A. DUKE re-
turned Friday from an extended trip
through Illinois. Indiana and Michi-
gan, where they had visited relatives.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1921-09-23

Little Miss Martha Smith of Ma
tanzGs, was a guest of her father.
MIR. &. Z. Smith and Mrs. Smith, from
Saturday until Monday.