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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-08-24

One hundred and forty-nine
years ago Montgomery county,
Maryland, Of which Rockville h
now and always has been the
county seat, was officially estab-
Iished, it being carved out of
Frederick county, which in 1776
was divided into three counties.
Rockyille's citizens answered
the call to arms during the Rev
olutionary war. Descendants of
those who fought in this war for
freedom still live in and around
historic Rockville.
The town has many buildings
more than a century old, famous
as homes of the early leaders in
the American Government. The
most famous building, however.
was torn doom many years ago.
This was Hungerrord's Tavern.
The site Of this old tavern, be-
lieved to be the first building in
the community, is in the heart
of Rockville and is now occupied
by the Baptist parsonage.
1t was in this tavern that citi-
zens of Rockville, after receiving
news that the British had
blocked the port of Boston. gath
cred and on dune II, 1774, passed
the following resolution:
"At a meeting of a respectable
and numerous body Of the free
men of the lower part Of Fred
erick county, at Charles Hunger
ford's Tavern, on Saturday, the
18th day of June, 1774,
'Mr. Henry Griffith, mod,
orator,
"1st. Resolved unanimously,
That it is the opinion Of this
meeting that the town of Boston
is now suffering in the common
cause of America.
'2nd. Resolved unanimously,
That every legal and constitu-
tional measure ought to be used
by all America for procuring a
repeal Of the act Of Parliament
for blocking up the harbor of
Boston.
'3rd. Resolved unanimously,
That it is the opinion Of this
meeting that the most effectual
means for the securing Of Ameri-
| can freedom will be to break off
all commerce with Great Britain
and the West Indies until the
said act be repealed, and the
right Of taxation given up on
permanent principles"
This resolution was forwarded
to Annapolis, the capital OF
Maryland.
On September 6, 1776, the
State convention of Maryland
met and formally founded Mont
gomery county, establishment OF
the county taking place on Octo.
Der l. In the same or the early
part of the succeeding year,
Rockville was selected as its
county seat.
Rockville was then a small
hamlet, consisting Of Hunger.
ford's Tavern and the Anderson
House. The first courthouse was
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-08-24

some municipalities larger than It IS.
Rockville is easily accessible by five
hard surfaced roads, frequent trolley
and railroad service and by buss and
automobile. Rockville is healthful,
progressive, law-abiding, God-fearing
community of happy people-a beau
tiful place Of residence equipped in
a business way to meet all human
requirements. We invite you to Rock
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-08-24

Rockville is a good place in which to live 1t
offers all the advantages Of any American COM
munity it's size and many advantages not afforded
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-08-24
MAYOR. HOLLAND

vile as a casual visitor or as a
resident.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04
BRISTOL MEETS HER

The city Of Bristol is to be con graduated upon its awakened desire to aid the state convention of the Veterans Of Foreign Wars by mak- Ing 1t possible to meet the financial outlay incident 10 entertaining the convention. Mayor Wade and the city council have taken the attitude that should the state convention be switched to another city the reputa. ton of Bristol necessarily would suffer. The mayor evidently under stands that such an act would re- suit in statewide publicity which would be anything but pleasant.
 The estimated cost of entertain ing the convention having been sashedfrom S4,2OO to s1,5OO, the latterconservative sum should not stand in the way of Bristol's main taining it's immaculate record in such things. The state convention Is now certain to be the success all Bristol expects Of events held in the Bell city.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04
WILBURS MOVIE THRILLER
 FAILS TO THRIII

Secretary of the Navy Wilbur has the unhappy faculty of getting In wrong" His latest attempt to ad- vertise the navy through motion pictures, with President Coolidge as the star performer whose main business" would be to hand fake diploma to hired actor during the presentation of diplomas to the An napolls graduating class, fell fiat when the President refused to go through with the role. Secretary Wilbur, in making arrangements for the play-acting. neglected to con suit with the star performer-the President--and discovered to his chagrin that the President did not care for the part.
 As a secretary of the navy, Mir. Wilbur has been aggressive and eff cient; If he were a mummy on the job instead of a live wire he would never get into water too hot for his ships. His idea about advertising the navy through the films was laudable, the details were well worked out, and it was not his fault that things went awry. He probably will never be able to understand why anyone should object to the plans. although the business of as- signing the President and real head of the navy to an undignitied role without first consulting his wishes was a blunder due to overzealous- ness.
 This quality, 1t must be remem- bered, comes with being interested in ones job. The person who mere ly is interested in drawing his pay is not likely to be oyerzealous and his blunders will be blunders ot omission rather than commission.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04
COMMUNICATED
Parent Objects to Religious Eduea ton Under System to Be
 Introduced

Editor New Britain Herald:
 The question why the city of Neh Britain, through its educational dc. partment (the board of education) should enter into the religious train ing of children. is question that it being asked everywhere nowadays.
 It makes very little difference, whether the religious training is given in the school room or at dH- ferent churches as long as an houf that properly belongs to the educa- tion of the children is taken away for the purpose, without giving the parents chance to express theil opinion.
 What the professional reformei and vice-crusader could not ac- complish in many years of lobbyint in various state capitols, is beint done here in the city of New Brit. ain by our elective board of educa. tion.
 We were always proud of the fact that we were all just plair American school children, withou' any regard to our religion. and f the edict of the school board vii prevail, once week we will be di. vided into the many sects as Meth odists. Baptists, Protestants, Catho- lies, Jews and Gentiles, a very dan gerous thing.
 will agree with Mir. Alice that il want to teach my children re- ligion, there is plenty of time afte, school hours, Saturdays and Sun. days.
 We must uphold by all means thr complete separation of church and state. as I shall repeat keep religion out of our splendid school system as no matter where the religious in. struction Is given 1t has the officis , stamp of the city of New Britai through its board of education.
 A PARENT
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04
25 Fears Ago To-day
 From Paper of That Date

More than the usual interest in the city meeting is being manifested this year. The center of attraction is the $50,OU0 request of the sewer board Frank H. Johnston, the chairman ot the subway board. has returned from a trip to Maine in order 10 be present. The plans to force the trolley company to put it's dangerous wires underground. The attitude of the company is not yet known.
 Gerstaecker Lodge, I. o. 0. F., will hold a notable 25th anniversary celebration at the armory this even- ing Six of the 4 charter members are still alive. They are: Charles F. Hipp, John kunz, Casper Rowe, Adam Zahnleiter, David Dehm and David Kutcher. s Paul Leupold is now noble grand.
 At the annual meeting of the su- preme and superior court judges held yesterday, A, J. Sloper and Frank C, Sumner were appointed jury commissioners for Hartford county
 George Kennedy son Of P. Ken nedy of this city, Is aboard the T. l s. s Newark, which is engaged in quelling the Boxers in China. He is said to be of the landing party sent to guard the United States em- bassy at Picking.
 New Britain council, O. '. A. NJ, will decorate the graves Of Its dead members on Sunday, June 17, New ington, Plainvilie, southington and Bristol councils participating. Lieu tenant Colonel Thompson will be marshal of the parade. ] Burton Doolittle, C. s. Johnson and Charles Buckland have been 1 elected members of the Y. Nj. c. A. wheel club.
 The gates at the Main street cross | ing reached the acme of annoyance 1 last night when trains were switched | back and forth for 5 minutes and a crowd of several hundred people ! damned the walks. A long line of | teams filled the road.
 Because of the heat. the cooking school has been closed. although theoretical lectures are given by the 1 teachers.
 The motormen and conductors have requested couple of benches at Central park for their use.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04
Observations OniTAe Weather

Washington, D. C. June 4.- Forecast for Southern New England: Generally fair tonight and Friday. Not quite 60 warm Friday. Moder- ate to fresh west and northwest winds,
 Wather Conditions: The heat wave continues without much change in the central caIleys and eastward to the coast and maximum temperatures of 90 degrees or above were reported from New Mexico northeastward 10 New Hampshire, the highest being 99 degrees at Washington, D. c. During the past 24 hours showers occurred in northern New England and in the upper Mississippi valley and upper lake districts, thence westward to the north Pacific coast,
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair and conunued warm tonight and Fridar
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04
MORRILL, IS CAPTAIN

New Haven, June 1. (AP)--Harry Morrill,, president of the Quinnipiac Rife and Revolver club, has been elected captain of the team which will represent Connecticut in the na- tional rife matches al Camp Perry next fall. Henry J. Gnssman, former ly coach of Yale team. has been chosen as coach. A number Of try outs will be held during the sum mer 10 select the 13 shooters who will be sent from Corneeitcu at the expense of the state,
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04

Any man with sense does not blame the fair sex for wearing as little as possible during warm weather. Why must mere man wear collars and a coat when the ther- mometer aeroplanes? It isn't the weather, men, that is so bad, but the amount of clothes we wear. Saw age tribes have more sense--they wear as little as the law allows and have very little law.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04
CHINESE STRIKE
 THOUGHT GROWING
AdVices Received in San Fran,
 cisco Tell Of Trouble

San Francisco, June 4 (AP)-Ad. vices from Shanghai today told of the spread of the general strike, but of a Iull in rioting, which had been 1 in progress since last Saturday as a protest against prosecution of strik- CTS In Japanese cotton mills.
 While the Chinese city was de- clared to be quiet this morning. re- ports sent to the state department at Washington 'by Consul General Cunningham described conditions as exceedingly serious" Two hun dred American bluejackets and an equal force Of Italian sailors were landed June ? to guard the light and power supplies, the report stated, adding that additional war vessels were necessary.
 American vessels now at Shanghai include the gunboats Elcano and Villabolus, the mine sweeped Pen guin and five destroyers.
 Sufficient food supplies exist in Shanghai for all requirements and no necessity for boarding exists, the food control committee announced Continuance of the essential serv- ices has been guaranteed by the committee.
 Demonstration tn Pckin
 4 peaceful anti-foreign demon stration was held yesterday al Pekin. Students asked permission to parade through the legation quarter, but after the Italian min ister had informed 9 committee that the quarter regulations would not permit of such demonstration the students held mass meeting in 2 park
 Previously Japanese had started to barricade the entrance to the le' gation quarter. fearing a forcibt entry might be attempted.
 A decision by a mixed" court ir the Japanese cotton mill case start ed the demonstrations. Chinese re- siding within the foreign settlements of Shanghai are subject to iurisdic ton of the mixed court, where z Chinese magistrate presides, sup ported by a foreign assessor.
 Not First Event of Kind
 This is not the first time that thu Chinese have questioned the righ of the mixed court to try natives, o protested against its decrees. II December, 1905. differences aros' over the jurisdiction of a Britisl sssessor, a Mir. Twyman. In liam matory placsrds were posted ca'linI for a general strike in defense 0 "chinese rights" Several foreign CTS were injured in a riot Dec. ls Handing of 5000 bluejackets of va rious nationalities for protection o the settlement .auelled the rloter' and after being closed a fortnign the mixed court was reopened "lt Mir Twyman still on the bench
 Tanghai, of which the most com mon translation is "city of the uppe ,ca" dates from So4 B. C., accoroin to Chinese records. It was one . tba first five ports opened In 1s42 ! foreien commerce. The British an, American concessions were 1oinec Forming the international settlemen in 1868. The population Of the cit was estimated by the post office ao m,nistration in 1922 to total l.osS' 800. The same estimate placed th nonp,ation of Shanghai and sur rounding territory Shanghai Hs'en at 5,550,20o.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04

There IS a chance to construct a first class bridge at Black Rock, one that will be a credit 10 the city and the railroad passing beneath it, and the chance should not be overlook ed through conceptions of false economy The railroad should be forced 10 do it's duty.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04
SUES POLITICIAN
 FOR LARGE AMOUNT SchYelkopi Alleges Kracke Got
 S25,000 by False Claims

New York, June A. (AP)-The Evening World says today that a se- queI to the robbery of $2S5. 900 worth of jewelry from Mrs. Irene shoclkopf of Buffalo January 1. 1923, when she was lured into a New Years party in the New York Tenderloin, has come to light with the service of papers upon Frederick J. Kracke, appraiser of the port of New York, and one of the influential republicans in Brooklyn, in a suit brought by Mrs. Schoelkopfs hus- band, c. P. Hugo schoelkopf, to re- cover s25,000 which he avows was paid under duress.
 Clarence E. Dill is named as CO., defendant with Kracke in the suit, which " as filed in the supreme court of Erie county. The plaintiff declares he paid the defendant s25,- 600 on their representation that Mrs. Schoelkopf was said to have been implicated in the robbery by a con- fession which the defendants avowed had been made by Frank Carmen, and that publicity of he case against Carmen would do her harm. The complaint states that Carmen made no such confession. Kracke alleged the complaint says, that he had an organization which would obtain the arrest of the thieves and return of the jewelry withoue undesirable pub licity.
 schoelkopf avows he paid the s25,00o, but later learned the de- fendants claims were false. He sues to recover the sum pand with inter- est from January S1, 1924.
 Buffalo, N. Y, June 4. (AP)-- Suit has been filed in the supreme court of Erie county by c. P. Hugo court attendants today, aaginst Frederick J. kracke, appraiser of theport of New York, and Clarence F. Dill, to recover s25,00O which MT. Schoelkopf alleges was paid the defendants in connection with de- velopments after the robbery of s2S5,OoO Of iewelry from Mrs. Schoelkopf during New Years
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04
TENNIS PLAYERS SAIL.

Sydney, N. s. w., June {. (APr- The Australian Davis cup tennis players, Gerald l.. Patterson and J. B. Hawes, who will meet Canada in the elimination play in the Ameri- can zone, sailed for America todd! on the steamship Niagara,
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04

Roxy and has gang are to have their own theater and broadcastins station in New York. Thus radio like the screen, creates fame, and "Roxy,' whose real name is Samuel L. Rothafel. will cash in on it.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04
.FactsandFancies
BY ROBERT CULLEN

Failure; A man who was too stubborn to take his wife's advice, Gay life, 1890; A sweetie in every port; 1925, port in every sweetle. They won't And anything at the north pole, except possibly. a new Casus belli.
  Americansm; Starting across a railway track; winding up across Jordan.
 Vacation: A period during which people go away from home to wear sport clothes.
 You can tell when you are on the wrong road, You miss the smell Of hot dogs
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04

Yes, we had no tornado-but the middle west did. The storm of this week vas of first class calibre but In Nebraska and other western states they had 10 have one of the old fashioned barn busters"
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04
Motives

Priscilla: George must be q great lover of music when he says he'd riathsr stay home with you and hear you play"
 Elizabeth: 'I guess it's because he's rather close and doesn't want to spend any money taking me out"
 Mrs. Hillas Cryerman.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04
MH9S., Fun chOb
 MAxS0NE ExKllx JtunI
oNE0KluJ JtUzI

4 most refreshing wave would be A wave of mirth and you'll agree A permanent wave" through the
 nation Would surely mean a ''transforma-
 tion!"
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04
More Fun

How do you like punching q time clock every day?" "I don't like it at all. I'd much rather punch the man who invent ed the darn thing"
 Helen wicks.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04
Membe, of the A,socInted Presa.

The Associated PreSn is exclusively en' titled to thr use for republication Of all news credh ed to N or not otherwise credited in thIs paper and also local news published htVeiu.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04

Hot weather has the advantage of making people drink more and bathe more frequently.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04

An amateur weather forester on Main street opined that a hot June meant d cool July,
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04
Commencement Dreams

 (lnterpreted by Dr. I. C. Itt) Beth. You dreamed you were sent on a dangerous mission? It means that you'd better pay up tuition. Loeby: You dreamed that your right arm felt tingly and funny? It means it's no use to write home for more money! Rudie. So you dreamed someone gave yot a baby to held? .r The Dean didn't fall for that stor, you told! Arthur: So you dreamed you were kissed by the wife of a prof? Don't worry about 1t; you'll soor
 be a Soph.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04
\ Mistake Snmewhere

Hoover: History tells us that criminals used to be tortured in the old days by having the skin re- moved from their faces" Grant: Why, I thought safety razone were only invented recent ly."
 Mrs. ". C. Kuhn.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04
The Difference

When I was a youngster," re- marked Uncle Ike, "a dollar would buy just about twice as much as it will now, but then again, a dollar was about four times as hard to get as 1t is now"
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04

must cry on mans shoulder. be careful that no face powder gets on his coat!
 lCopyright, 1925. Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04

More than 15.Ooo, 900 telephone in s,rnments are in use in the United States.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04

Learn 10 concentrate and then your work won't suffer even when the home team Is losing.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04

Everybody should cultivate indi' yidualism, but never at an intersec- tion of busy streets.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04
Member Audit Bureau of Circulation.

Member Audit Bureau of Circulation. The A. E. c. Is national organization which furnishes newspapers and advsr- tlsers with A strictly honest analysis Of circulation. Our circulation statistics are based upon this audit. This insures protection against fraud Tn newspaper distribution figures to both national and local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04

7 The only profitable advertising medium
 in the City. Circulation books and press room always open to advertisers
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04

"1n be his pal" said the wife. Gosh, l wish she wouldn't stick around all the tine," said the hus- band.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04
High Power salesman

High Power Salesman
 Peeved customer Those tires you sold mo ain't worth the pow der to blow them up."
 Secondhand dealer: ,"Who told you to use powder?"
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04

The Herald Is on sale daily In New York at Hotallng's New stand. Times Square; schultzs News Stand. Entrance Grand Central. l.nd street.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04
Mistaken Identity

bIISAken IdentIty Three-year-old John was playing with his railroad train. His aunt, passing through the room, reached out her arm to catch him and give him kiss. John protested. Don't kiss me. auntie. I'm the engineer"
 A, F. Mahan,
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04

Correct this sentence: Yes, she smokes a lot" said the friend, but she never ridicules those who don't"
 (Protected by Associated Edi-
 tors, Incl
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04

Remarks about the chilly New England climate" have been singu' larly missing the past few days.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04

Modernists are not trying to for sake all of the old things. They use the same old collection plate.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04

Another aid to longevity is the possession of relatives who are waiting eagerly to inherit.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04

The Irish question isn't as big as, 1t was. It no longer sticks out be- yond Ireland.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04
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 lla sxtsTpas l ;s;

There Is a bright side. We hear too much about Volstead. but we hear less about sweet Adeline.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04

Fable "I am poor and friend less" said the man. q am sorry" said the police judge; ease dis missed"
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04

The first man who really lived was the one who invented fried chicken.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04

II might help some if nations would be frank enough to publish their peace aims.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04
TELEPHONE CALLS

Business oftles ..,. ssS
 Editorial Rooms .... sss
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04

Eventually booze ships will be cleaned out, and then home sinners will have no competition.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04

Justice isn't cheated. The rich killer keeps his case dragging in court, but meanwhile old age gets him.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04
Wally the Mystic

He'll Answer Your Questions It's great that youth, with blinded
 eyes Can come to Wally, who Is wise; Who knows what's right, and fit
 and proper; Who never yet has told q yhopper
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04
The Matching Color

The Matching Color
 (By Mary Carolyn Davies) You're so becoming to blue! And it's becoming to you! No one can wonder, it's true That you appear In a new Blue gown as oft as you do! know it's because your eyes Are the color of Paradise. The shades and the tints and dyes That others may dearly prize You scorn. for you're very wise. You're so becoming to blue! And here my good luck holds true I doubt If you ever knew My eyes are the very hue That's so becoming to you! Toms rich, but his eyes are gray. While Dick, who's so happy. 50 gay, Has eyes that are hazel: and Ray Has black. On the avenue You'll look more charming with
 blue! All right. then, I'll meet you at twol
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04
New Britain Herald HERALD PusLIsHINo COMPANY
SUBSCRIPTION RATES

!, Issued Daily Sunday Exeaptsdl At Herald Bldg. s7 Church Street N SUBSCRIPTION RATES $500 a Year. II s200 Three Months.
 75e. Month. Entered at the Post onlcs at New Britain as Second Cass Mall Matter.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04

Always remember TrudS if ssu
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04

As the Pedestrian Iniagines It Mrs. Powers; Wallace, you just barely missed that man." Powers: Well, I'm in too much of a hurry to try again"
 F. D, "
New Britain herald., 1925-06-04

party in New York in 1923.
 schoelkopf could not be reached at his home here today.