Newspaper Page Text
EDISON SCOFFS AT RETIRING IDEA ‘'lt's Unhealthy,” He Tells Questioner —Greets 49 Boy “Successors.” 2?v the Associated Press. WEST ORANGE. N. J„ August 1— Although he is choosing his unofficial •'successor.'' Thomas A. Edison has no Intention of retiring. In response to one of a series of questions submitted bv newspaper men during a reception to the 49 youths who are to take the examination today for the Edison scholarship, the inventor said: "No, I'll never retire. It's unhealthy.” The boys, one from each of the Biates and the District of Columbia, will compete for the Edison scholarship of a four-year technical education and recognition as "the brightest boy in America." They approached the examination after a reception by the electrical wizard and the committee of judges, composed of Henry Ford, Col. Charles A. Lindbergh, George Eastman, Presi dent S. W. Stratton of the Massa chusetts Institute of Technology, and Dr. Lewis Perry, headmaster of Phillips Exeter Academy. Short addresses of welcome were made by Mr. Edison. Mr. Ford and Dr. Stratton, and Col. Lind bergh bowed and grinned in answer to loud cheers from the boys. "I congratulate you young men for having been crosen in this Nation-wide contest.” Mr. Edison said. “You are on the threshold of your careers. If you wish to make them noteworthy, keep your head clear and your feet on the ground. "It must be remembered that there Is no test—no suitable yardstick which positively can determine the relative value of one human being compared to another. Life and human relationships are too complex, too involved, to permit such determination. The race will be j a close one. It would be a stupid race, ! however, if everybody won. "The purpose of this scholarship con test is to stimulate the interest of the j youth of America in mental develop- j ment, with particular emphasis on : scientific matters and more generally In the high ideals that make for the j finest type of American manhood.” After the speeches. Mr. Edison j answered a set of questions presented by newspaper men. "Talkies”* Future Is Discussed. The questions and answers were: "What do you think about the future es the talking pictures.?” "Without great improvements people ; will tire of them. Talking is no sub- j stitute for the good acting we have ! had in silent films.” "Is the introduction of younger men Into your organization, as a result of \ this contest, an indication of your re tirement; and if so. when will it take place?” "No, I’ll never retire; it's unhealthy." "Is there not a danger of serious un employment if so much weight is laid on college and technical education and too many are turned out for the re quirements of industry?’: "Industry is getting so complex that there is an immense shortage of the I right kind of men to manage affairs, j This is getting more serious every day, as science d'scovers new phenomena.”: "What is the next invention or dis covery you foresee?” "Utilization of natural products.”* | Three Factors of Success. "Do you consider the will to work and facing of realities of life as im portant for the youth of America as a first-class education?” "There are three things which insure success—ambition, imagination and the will to work. Os these, the will to work accomplishes the most. Education of the right kind gets quicker results.” "Do you consider the prevalent craze for the setting of records, endurance tests, etc., healthy for industry in gen eral?” "Yes." "Given the same opportunity af forded the winner of this contest, do you believe your own success would have been greater or earlier?” "Yes.” "Will a similar contest be held next year or at regular intervals in the future?” "Don’t know yet.” Disagrees With Wickersham. "Do you agree with the proposal of George W. Wickersham that the States should assume the burden of local pro hibition enforcement?” "No." "Do you think that the scientific experimental field affords as great op portunities to women as to men; and why were girls not Included in this contest?” "Nearly as great. The first experi ment was with boys, as they act in j W ider fields.” The boys were warned that the ax- : wmlnatlon will be a hard one. The test : Is a written one and will be submitted in the form of a long questionnaire. Announcement of the scholarship award will be made tomorrow. Store Closed All Day Saturdays M-BRODKS&Cn IST? STREET BETWEEN. ITthZ cjhrift <£haps NEW!. Jf Autumn Dresses Just Unpacked for aMa Tomorrow's Selling . no Ji and what values at this specialized price! Featuring Women’s Sizes in I Navy Georgettes, New Satins / and Flat Crepes in Blacks and I \ all the srmtrt Fall shades, and j \ styled with the distinction of / \ much more expensive models / l . . . Featuring flares and the I 1 new higher waistlines. In all /J L\ Main Floor —Thrift Shop r * SOCIETY (Continued From Eighteenth PageJ lard yesterday to await further orders from the War Department. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Watson will go today to Rehobeth Beach, where they have taken a cottage for the remainder of the season. Miss Ada M. Andrews and Miss Flor ence Andrews of Elgin, 111., have motored to Washington and are at the Grace Dodge Hotel. They are accompanied by Mr. J. K. Andrews. Mrs. Barnum L. Colton and Miss Grace Blackistone Colton entertained Tuesday at a lingerie shower in honor of Miss Virginia Fairfax Blackistone, whose marriage to Ensign John Alex ander Milburn, U. S. N„ will take place Saturday evening in Chevy Chase. The other guests included Mrs. Z Deminieu Blackistone, Miss Junette Blackistone, Mrs. T. L. Heath, Miss Jane Blacki stone, Miss Margaret Ann Blackistone, Miss Frances Schoenborn, Mrs. Thomas Somerville, Miss Mary J. Hornaday, Miss Ethel L. Crane and Miss Janet Funk of St. Louis, Miss Margaret Burk, Miss Frances Conn. Miss Lena Allen, Mrs. Byron Wheeler, Mrs. Harry Wheeler. Miss Sallie Osborn. Miss Katherine Chipman and Miss Margaret Temple. Dr. and Mrs. David Alvestegui enter tained at tea yesterday in their apart ment at. the Mayflower, having as their guests Brig. Gen. and Mrs. Frank R. McCoy. Senora de Diez de Medina and Senorita Maria Hortensia de Diez de Medina, wife and daughter of the Bo livian Minister; the Cuban delegate to the Bolivian and Paraguayan confer ence and Senora Marquez Sterling; the Mexican delegate. Dr. Gonzales Roa. and his sister, Senorita Julia Gonzales Roa; the Colombian delegate and Senora Raimundo Rivas and the latter's sister. Senorita Lola Posada; Dr. and Senora Enrique Velasco Gavarro and their daughter. Senorita Pepita Velascj Gavarro: the first secretary of the Bo livian legation and Senora de la Barra; the military attache. Capt. Oscar Mos coso G.; Senor and Senora Santiago Arama.vo of Washington, and Mr«. Charles Gumucio of New York, house guest of the hosts. Dr. Alvestegui. the Bolivian delegate to the conference, has made his home at the Mayflower since the early Spring. The United States counsel to the Fiji Islands. Mr. Quincy F. Roberts, and his wife, Dr. Roberts, who have been in the United States since the early part of July, are passing a few days in Washington at the Mayflower. They have been visiting Dr. Roberts’ former home, in Buffalo, and are now going to Chattanooga, Tenn.. and to Dallas, Tex., for the month of August. Dr. Roberts, the former Regina Flood Keyes, has devoted the past 10 years to voluntary medical work and child wel fare in the Fiji Islands. Until two years ago Mr. Roberts was on duty at the United States consul office in Apia, Samoa, when he was transferred to Suva, capital of the Fiji Islands. Dr. Roberts was in charge of the American Red Cross Hospital In Monastir, Serbia, during the World War. Mrs. Paris Brengle has left Saranac Inn, in the Adirondacks, and is stop- j ping for a few days at the Fifth Ave- ] nue Hotel. New York City. Judge Frank M. Walcott of Detroit ! gave a luncheon for Mrs. Brengle at the Cascades, atop the Biltmore, yes terday, having among his other guests Miss Amy Farnsworth and Col. Sloane. Dr. and Mrs. Gregg C. Btrdsall and Miss Mary-Stuart Birdsall have left for a trip through the Northwest. They will be on a ranch in Wyoming for a month, returning to Washington late in September. Miss Anne Devereux. daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J. Ryan Devereux. will leave August 29 for Cape May, N. J.. j where she will be the guest of Miss Dorothy Donoghue of Philadelphia for a short while. Mr. George Wickersham, head of the Hoover Law Enforcement Commission. V Food and Service Unsurpassed II ' m •mire i mailt tr 3fnui \ * “ICOLUMBIA RDI ATlßt»St*| t 4F I oaaosiT* AnnASsan<ip. Iy. , TONIGHT ~ I In e o niunction S ff with our regular % ‘f, menu we are tea - 8 l. ntil «:30 ff y. turmg — ff y F t Our Famous 4-Course fry emt £ f CHICKEN /r»rf / DINNER ' t/V ; SPECIAL DINNERS £ £ FRIED CHICKEN DINNER A A with Cream Gravy and Hot $-f y iff Biscuits f Y S-Course CLUB STEAK $1 < £ DINNER 1 y 't| Colombia 504* THE EVENIKG STATE, AVASIII Mi TON, T). C„ THURSDAY. AU.LST 1, 3929. was host to a party at dinner last eve ning at the Plage Deauville at the Wardman Park Hotel. Mr. Harry Wardman and Mr. R. Golden Donald son were also hosts last evening at the Plage Deauville. Mr. and Mrs. Devereux, who are oc cupying the house next to Portledge, the home of the former’s parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. Ryan Devereux, in Chevy Chase, announce the arrival gs a baby daughter, Agnes Kemp. University of Michigan Women Luncheon Party. The monthly luncheon of the Uni versity of Michigan Women will be held at the clubhouse of the American Association of University Women at 12:30 o'clock tomorrow. Members who have just returned from attending the dedication of the Women's League Building at the University of Michigan will speak, and a print will be shown ot the gift sent by the alumnae here for the interior decoration of the League House. Mrs. Lowell F. Hobart, president gen eral of the Daughters ot the American Revolution, has been back in Washing ton several days after about six weeks spent in the Middle West traveling in tne interests of the national society. Mrs. Hobart makes her Washington residence in the Colonial Dames Club on New Hampshire avenue. She will go to New York Monday, where she will be at the Belmont Hotel several days. Afterward Mrs. Hobart will again go to the Middle West, finding some time j perhaps to visit her home, at Milford, Ohio. She will return to Washington in September. A prominent party of Central Ameri- | cans, who are making a tour of the : United States and who arrived at the : Willard yesterday, includes Senor F. Mo- j rcno, Senora and Senorita Moreno of j Guatemala, Senor Alfonso Gonzales and Senor Rodolpho G. Rivas of San Sal vador. Mr. C. E. Gibbons has returned to the Colonial after spending the month of- July at his fishing camp in Canada. Mrs. T. Hartley Given will close her apartment at the Wardman Park Hotel shortly and will go to Maine, where she will join her daughter, Mme. Paul Lessinoff. Mrs. Given has taken an apartment in Atlantic City for the month of September. Mr. Douglas B. Sterett of Tilden Hall Is spending a month at the Hotel Polliser, Canada. He expects to return soon to Tilden Hall. Mr. Andrew Danzall, jr., will leave Washington at the end of the week for Pittsburgh. Pa. Mr. Danzall was here in the interest of the forthcoming reunion of the 80th Division, Veterans of Foreign Wars, sometimes called the Blue Ridge Divi sion, which will be held here the week of August 18. While here Mr. Danzall made the Arlington his home. Mr. W. Blocker, consul of Mazatlan. Mexico. Is in Washington on official GEO. W. SPIER JEWELER *9 Tnri at 310 Kth St. N.W. Now Located at 806 14th St. N.W. -*~n ... IJJE. Cunning fiom Co. i 314*316 SEVENTH ST..N.W. „ L Open < Beauty! *'Tu ) *• Tlipw are the character- n 1 " h \jt*(tCC • istic features of every coat n i < in our advanced showing. 1 roisel £ j^llEII/f : [ jflM Fvf^t Y -4 smaff deposit will hold your coat until wanted. & business. He and his family are stop ping at the Martinique. Mrs. G. Tinsley Creech and her young son, Master Donald, are leaving to day for Front Royal, Va., to spend the week end with Miss Jean Eliza beth Creech, who has been there for the last fortnight. ■—•- 3,000 ON LODGE OUTING. Forestville Odd Fellows Have Day * at Chesapeake Beach. Over 3,000 people gathered at Chesa peake Beach today for the thirty-first annual outing of Forest Lodge, No. 41, of Odd Fellows, of Forestville, Md. Odd Fellows from Virginia and other sec tions of Maryland were present at the outing, which was held in the groves overlooking the bay. One of the chief attractions of the day was a chicken feast. The outing committee was composed of Howard I. Beall, chairman; Leßoy Pumphrey and Jerry Brady. Officers of Forest Lodge present were A. O. Beall, noble grand: Herman Moore, vice j grand, and Leßoy Pumphrey, grand representative. • 0 - The used-car problem Is now bother ing the Philippines. phtltpsbarn " ELEVENTH ST - BETWEEN ft, G § Choice Every White Stitched Crepe Hat Felts and Straws J From Our French Room and Millinery Salon ; A White Hat . . . the flattering finish to the Summer costume . . . intensifies the “brownish” beauty of sun-kissed faces . . . can now be purchased at great DOCTORS CANNOT MOVE MUELLER FOR 3 WEEKS German Chancellor’s Condition Causes Delay in His Removal From Heidelberg. By the Associated Press. HEIDELBERG, Germany. August 1. —Chancellor Mueller’s physicians, after a consultation today, decided that he could not be moved from Heidelberg for about three weeks. They have not yet been able to determine whether a second operation will be necessary. The physicians have agreed that after the chancellor has recovered from his present illness it will be imperative that he go to some spa in September. Consequently his return to office is not likely before October. 36 : in. Theatrical Gauze All colors. 100% linen. Buy qa I now for later use at this low OUC I price. Yard H McDEVITT n HH, I pht(tpsborn | " ELEVENTH ST. - BETWEEN F* G r ! Friday: Choice of Any Summer F rock in the House! | (T ♦ !! 440 Highest-Type Frocks. For Women and Misses i Complete Sizes SIH Plenty Sizes j| j . 14 to 44 1 38 to 44 Th« P r °up includes every remaining highest-grade Summertime Frock. Fashions and trimmings alone are worth sl9. Supply your wardrobe needs for the entire season while such savings last. ( < / , J, (T 150 Misses’ Danee Gowns in Chiffon, Laee am! Taffeta. 75 Women's Dance Gowns in Chiffon and Lace. .ji 50 Georgette Ensembles. * 40 Printed Crepes. 1 75 Hand-blocked Chiffons. < ( j 10 Point De Sprite Dance Frocks. 40 Lace Afternoon Frocks. fj ( I Foremost Daytime and Evening Fashions * 355 Mid-Summer Frocks J 4 Reductions That Compel Early Attendance Sizes 14 to 44—For W omen and Misses * 1 $■ / l 50 Georgettes, 200 Tailored Frocks, 20 Evening Frocks, 10 I ■ V J Organdie Frocks, 75 Chiffons. This price is less than whole- I W sale cost. Smart fashions for months to come. aJi^ 1 : l 145 Dresses ♦ ♦ ♦ the ' ultimate in savings *, " " ■■ ■ ■> .Manx/els CLEARANCE of SUMMER DRESSES ■ in Three Special Groups $7.00 M Regularly Sold m Up to $12.50 sn.oo SIO.OO Regularly Sold I f Regularly Sold m W Up to $16.75 ■ Up to $25.00 Every frock must go! No regard for former prices! We must clear for our advance Winter models. What values at the height of the Summer season! Many frocks can be worn far into the Fall. Nowhere can values like these be duplicated! W'omen's and Misses' Sizes I ALL SUMMER HATS in 2 Giveaway Group# s~l Reg. Sold 1 $ Reg. Sold to $4.95 aiKl to $7.95 Felts , Straws , Milan a, Stitched Crepes All shades , including white -MangeVs 937-939 F St. Experienced Advertisers Prefer The Star 19