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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-25

All the Ancient Races Were Fonu
of Using the Swastika for Dec.
orative Purposes. 1t Here Appears
on (A) Jeweled Ornament from
Crete; (B) Cup from Smyrna;
(C)a Terra Gotta Ball Found In
the Ruins of Troy; (D) an Orna-
ment Also from Troy; and (E)
Little Faience Fiaue from Cyprus.
the flying gallop," the Near East
and later Greece. This is very re-
markable and interesting associa-
alton.
The Mykenaens and their island
relatives obtained the Swastika
either from the ancient Bronze-age
people of Europe or else gave it to
them, since it is very nearly as COM
mon as a decoration, or symbol on
the bronze swords, spear heads
shields, and other metal work of
these prehistoric people Of the mid
die and north of Europe (also occur.
ing in the pottery Of the Swiss lake
dwellings), as it is in the islands
and adjacent lands Of the Eastern
Mediterranean.
The Swastikd Is also found album
dainty ON the work of the Etrus-
cans, but disappeared from general
use In Italy, as it did from the rest
of Europe, before historic times, al
though occasionally used as in
the decoration Of the walls OF
house at Pompeii. All. over Ger
many, Scandinavia and France
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-25
How GERMANYS Fighting Men FORTIFY THEIR STOWA (HS

"a K lLIIARY experts placed little faith in the nu
tNH merous runners during the first days of the
.. war to the effect that the German armies were
suffering for lack of food The why they doubt
ed these reports because 1t was hard to believe
that commissary department so we'll equipped as
Germanys would fail in its work so early in strug
years. - 80
All civilized nations have long recognized that food
suppLes may play as important a part in the win.
ming or losing Of battles ammunition craftsmanship
ana personal bravery. With tho thoroughness which
IS so Characteristic OF their nation Germans have
Tor years made The feeding of their soldiers a matter
OF scientific study Their commissary department is
under the direction OF group detetic specialists
VINO are admitted to have superors and few EQUALS
ne daily ration which they have prescribed as the
pest torthcation for German fighting mans stom.
ach includes twentysix fresh bread or
teeh ounces OF biscuit; thirteen of fresh meat
OF seven ounces OF smoked meat ounces of rice
or eight ounces of -four fty-two ounces of potatoes:
nearly an ounce Of SALT nearly an ounce of roasted
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-25

coffee or oneenth Of an ounce Of tea and half an
ounce of sugar.
The amount Of bread eaten in week by the Ger.
man soldiers now in the field would make a loaf 1893
feet high and weighing 60,13oO0O pounds. Meat eaten
in the time would make q side of bacon $50 feet
long and weighing 16,OSO,OOO pounds A weeks sup.
ply of potatoes would make 1873 feet high and
weighing 1203300 600 pounds
The figures given for the standard ration which
is probably very different thing from that actually be-
ing consumed along the great battle formation where
there is great fexibilty to the food to be used
1t IS possible that pemmican Ga condensed meat prod
uct) is entering into the ration very largely The
Kaiser has always expressed lively interest in his
soldiers food and he has not inrequently ridden up
ovens
Some idea of the enormous expense of the war will
for the combined armies would be s12 500 600 without
the expense of transportation, which would be 81
moro each day These figures based on the prices
to the cost OF the food making the to-day
OF $Zz9600OO delivered at the place of consumption
Copyright, 1914, by the Star Company. Great Britain
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-25

a THOUGH in perfect health and housed
IA under the most sanitary conditions
~ hens generally become sluggish tow
ard the end of Winter, and either stop laying
entirely for a time or lay SO few eggs that
the cost Of each one is enormously increased.
This is serious matter, for it raises the
cost of living for several months every year
and forces many families during that time to
adepend upon cold storage eggs.
French scientists who have been studying
the problem believe that the annual slacken.
ing of hens laying activities is due to the
fowls getting too much food during the Win
ter and not enough exercise. The hens body
becomes SO loaded down with supernuous fat
that She is able TO produce no eggs at all or
"a greatly reduced number. Autopsies per-
formed OH number of hens which had
stopped laying showed them to be absolutely
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-25

found here decorated with sharplycu swastikas and
In mound in Ohio thin plates Of copper were found
cut into simple Swastika shapes four inches across
Modern Mexican Indians make brooches OF gold and
turquoise in the form of the Swastika. and 1t is ia
vorite device among the Indians of neighboring terri
tory. Swastikas occur decorations lucky marks
the small terra.cota "fg leaf" which was worn by
the women of the aboriginal tribes OF suspended
from the waist and have also been found on native
pottery from the Paraguay River
some students OF this subject have held the opinion
that the Swastika" has been invented independently
at different times in different parts of the world
fairly simple device, it is true; but the view which
is accepted at present is that 1t has from
centre-probaby European in the late Stone period
through the Mykenaeans, Asia, and with
early immigrants across the Pacific into the American
Continent.
Apart from this problem there is an interesting
question as to how the device probably origin
The 'Swastfka" Is sometimes called the "gammadion
because 1t be regarded individuals of the
Greek letter gamma Joined at right angles to one an
other The old English name for it. dating from Anglo
saxon times, was Fylfot-an old Morse word meaning
many.footed" but the term has no currency at the
present day
favorite notion to the origin of the "Swaska"
is that had first Of all circle with cross drawn
within 1t. Then the circle is rubbed out away
four corresponding points where the of the
touch the circle. Then by the Strengthening of the
curved pieces get the rectangular Swastika
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-25

OF course, very small, and destitute
OF commercial value, but still they
were real diamonds and the chemical
result achieved would be no greater
intrtnslcally il they were as big as
the Cullinan.
Scientists have often expressed the
hope that an improvement in the
process OF manufacturing diamonds
may be effected whereby the neces.
sity of dissolving the carbon In mol
ten iron may be dispensed with, and
the required combination Of great
pressure with great heat may be
brought about by some such opera
tions as squeezing the carbon between
red-hot metal plates.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-25
NEW SURGERY for WATER MAINS

r r. W to slice sixteen-inch
water main in two without
~ shutting Off the flow of water
was the problem which engineers in
Woodhaven, y. Y; recently solved
for the first time. 1t was a problem
as diftirult as that which would con-
front surgeon il called upon to re-
move section of a mans leg with
out interfering in any way with the
flow OF blood through the veins and
arteries.
The main was laid twenty seven
years ago by engineers who had no
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-25
How We Got
the LUCKY
SWASTIKA.
BY Sir Ray Lancaster, K.C.B., FRS


%fHE SWASTIF<A is an emblem or device such as
/ is the Cross the Crescent. In India it is in
common use at the present day. and has been
80 for ages. 1t is the emblem OF good luck.
The name "Swastka," by which it is known is a
Sanskrit word meaning good luck" The word is COM
posed of Su, the equivalent of the Greek eu sgnying
well or good and as (like the Greek estol, sgni-
Tying being while ka is sufx completing the word
as substantive "Suast syas", occurs frequently
IN me ancient Sanskrit book-he Veda-and means
"euesto" S
The sign emblem called Swastika must have ex-
listed and been largely used in decoration temples
images swords banners utensils and personal trinkets
of all long before this was given to it. 1t
is often found roughly drawn pottery or cloth
Often the arms of the cross bent rgdly at right
angles. but they often only curved cured spray
when tits called an ogee" The arms of the Swastka
are sometimes bent to the right and sometimes to the
Left but this difference does appear to have any
symbolic significance but to depend the fancy Of
the artist.
The use of the Swastika is common in Japan in both
ancient and modern times, also in Korea and China
where it is called wan" and at one time used
when enclosed in circle, character Photograph
to signify the 1t has been used in China from
time immemorial to mark sacred steciay honored
works Of art buildings porcelain pictures robes and
is sometimes tattoed on the hands arms
In India it is widely used in decoration by both
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-25

To avoid the horns of this dilemma, Prof
Brochemn advises a careful selection of ra.
tons, with strict limitation OF starchy sub
stances. such as maize. rice and barley while
giving an abundance Of green food, such as
cabbage, boiled clover, sorrel, etc. These act
as stimulants of the liver, and thus are an
excellent preventive of fat formation Finally
he advises that the fowls be induced to take
exercise, by giving them ample yard room
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-25

that they will have to exercise when feeding
All the newest discoveries have established
the principle that not only hens. but all ami
mails which are kept for their working abi
tiles, must not be allowed to get fat Excess
OF fat is even more injurious, and therefore
expensive, in the case of animals kept for
breeding purposes. For it has been proved
lndisputably that invasion by an excess of
fatty tissue leads to the degeneration Of the
organs of reproduction
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-25
SCIENCE NOW KNOWS

AUTOS NOT DURING
The belief
tires Will ac efeual
De
Place one hnge the
mere
find similar path. " "
NEW FACTS ABOUT MICROBES.
just
erect OF in
cool surfaces
the smaller being transported
may be useful in helping
STREETS CAN PAVED
NEW
IA been discovered
furnace
into glass bricks which
HOW MUCH WORK WATCH DOES
1SO0U times times
AS each vibration
balance wheel
bearings each have
at the rate OF mile minute without
Or nearly two for the axle Of
make as many revolutions the balance
'tN0' "'o'no
BETTER FLAsHLlGHT POWDER.
EUROPEAN scientists
II Is made OF peroxide of lanthanum
those
oneenth
powders so dtsageeable and often dangerous
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-25
DIAMONDS from SUGAR

A THOUGH at first thought the
~ statement seems incredible, 1t
is perfectly true that a lump
of sugar may be converted into dia-
monds.
Not all the substance of the sugar,
or course, will enter into the compo-
sition OF the diamond, but only the
carbon that it contains. Sugar con-
sists Of carbon united with oxygen
and hydrogen.
1t is an easy matter to separate out
the carbon. and in certain expert
ments for the production of diamonds
this sugar carbon has been employed
The diamonds go produced were.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-25

and Britain it
is found on OBJ.
jects Of the
bronze period
sometimes on
stone as we'll as
on bronze utcn-
sis, ornaments
and weapons. A
few objects OF
Anglo-SaxOn age
are Ornamented
with 1t = espe-
ciany remark
able is a vase Of
that age from
Norfolk.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-25

"The bread eaten by
the German Armies In
a week would make
a loaf more than half
as high as New Works
taIIest skysorsper and
weighing more than
so, 900, 900 pounds"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-25

Earliest Times by Men Of Every /
e u x

Above, Three Of the Various forms
of the SWastika Often Found on
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-06
HIS HONOR SAID TO BE FAT"
ENOUGH NOT TO FEAR WOLF"

His Honor. the Mayor, is peeved.
some anonyflous persons have been
slandering him and he doesn't like it
Says he:
.Ainf II bad enough so get beat
al this here lelectionl Now the5 go
ten around my wife she has left me.
Also they tell ! commit suicide. A la
horer accidentiy push his elbow
through the plategiass Of my office
6oor, and they tell someone throw a
hfickl What for they tell all these
hes? 80. :.
Il got good home, and certain my
wife finds no better anywhere else.
And besides. stay up al night on
election and make up for sleep next
day. What FOR they tell that I'm com,
nit suicidefl It's al lies. tell youi :.
Asked concerning his plans for the,
future. after J0hh c. Eane takes pos
session of the mayors office next
January. Fern said:
II don't know for sures Maybe en-
gage in private business. Maybe 1
take up the pick and shovel for two
years. ! expect can stand real hard
work that long, 1
There was q story current on the
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-06

contender, based on an entirely new
principle. 1t is new, different formu-
Ia, never successfully inflated. Il
makes corns shrivei and then vanish.
Two drops do the work You don Z
bundle up your toe any more with
sticky tape and plasters that press
down on the poor corn no more flesh
eating salSes that don Z = stay put,
no more hacking 1T eorns with knives
or razoEs, no more bleeding Or danger
of blood poison. No more limping
around for days with sore eOrns, no
more corn pains.
pGETSIT IS now the biggest-seIl-
ing corn cure in the world Use Il on
any hard or soft corn, wart, caIIus or
bunion Tonight 3 the night
sGETSITn d se.d BY druggists
everywhere, Is cents bottle, or sent
direct by 3. Lawrence & Co, Chicago.
GETS1T, Is sold In Honolulu By
Benson, Smith & CO., cor. Fort and
Hotel Sta. and Hollistef Drug Co.--u.I-
Yertisemenf.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-06
SALE OF GERMAN
VESSELS SAID TO
BE genuine
IBy Latest MALL

BANILA.- Instead of being operated
by her owners, the Don Steamship
Company-the newly organized inter-
island shipping concern-the steamer
Don Zoilo, formerly the German steam
er Matiide, has already been char
tered to Y. Sontau & Co., and will
be operated by that firm on the Ma
Mia, San Fernando, Vigan, Aparri and
Santo Domingo de Basco run. The
Den Zcilo, which Is now berthed IN
the river, is already flying the Well-
known house flag of the Chinese con-
Germ, and the color of her smokestack
has been changed to agree with the
hcusefiag.
The Don Zoilo, which was formerly
the German steamer Mathilde. arrived
here under distress Of war on August
5. seeking protection under the Stars
and Stripes. On August 20, this steam
er and another German vessel, the
Clara Jebsen, now the Don Neil, were
purchased by the Don Steamship Com
pany, new shipping concern, whose
organization was precipitated by the
present war and which filed incoT-
poTation papers with the executive
bureau as bona fide concern.
Satisfying the customs authorities
that the transfer of the steamers was
a genuine business transaction COW
cred by true bill Of, sale, the vessels
were given American registry and II
cense to engage in coastwise traffic.
The Den Neil was despatched about
a fortnight ago for Mindanao ports.
but the Don Zoflo is still in port, hence
her maiden trip under the American,
flag will be under the house flag OF
Y Sontua e Co.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-06

streets this morning that His Honor
is contemplating engaging In the auto
rent or taxicab business. 1t may not
be generally known, and probably up
10 the present His Honor has not
Wanted q known, nut 1t Is a fact that
he Is very good automobile driver.
: II never would have done to have dTiy-
en- the official car himself. else citi.
zens would have been asking, why
should the city pay for driver when
Joe can drive the machine as good az
-the professional chauffeur" So he
neyer drove the .city's car. There
isn't much doubt His Honor would
become very popular taxi driver.
And then. too. he would prove big
drawing card at all the luaus.
+. From his remarks above quoted,
however. 1t would seem that the Hon.
sorable 5Useph. although beaten. this
time, is far from disheartened. He
may be beaten. but apparently he has
recovered his vino and even stands
ready to cast his hat into the political
ring again two years hence. His close
personal friends say Joe needn't liter.
ally take up the pick and shovel or
stevedore's truck fa1 a livelihood, how
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-06
Y Secretaries
URGED TOBODST
TRAVEL T0HAWAI|I

AT the suggestion of Paul Super,
general secretary of tire Honolulu
Young Mems Christian Association,
the promotion committeefis preparing
a circular letter which will be sent
to association secretaries In all parts
i of the United States, requesting them
to urge their travelling friends to visit
the Hawaiian Islands
The letter follows:
"Your wealthy friends will not be
able to travel to Europe for some time
at least en- account Of this terrible
war. But all is peaceful and serene
in beautiful semi-tropical Hawaii. the
country with the well behaved eli
mate. Why net tell your travelling
friends about Hawaii. the, loveliest
fleet OF islands that lies anchored in
any ocean? = ~
Hawaii is unparalleled both as
summer and a. winter resort 1t. Is
free from cold in winter because of its
tropical location, and free from the,
heat of mainland summers because
of the constant and refreshingly cool
trade winds. Suggest to your travel
ing friends that they enjoy the, new
experiences Of the Pacific islands;
that they learn of q new country and
a new life. We have all conveniences
of modern trayel-with the charms OF
the cid native Hawaii as a new and
fasci mating, experience. zes.=>z
Remind your friends of our famous
but harmless active yo.cano. Kilauea,
2a0 miles from Honolulu on the island
of Hawaii; Of the romance of our
sugar industry; CT our thousands of
acres. Of pineapples; bananas all year
round; bathing in the great rolling
South Pacific, free from chill, fogs and
ice-bergs. -. {.
Yes-and tell them we have
$230,000 modern Y. NJ. c.. A. building
with over 400 members in the central
association. I'm to the minute like 9TH
er things in Honolulu
"Of your cwn leading secretaries,
such men as Doctor Mott. Mr.. Messer,
J. f. Moore. and the Brockmsns cam
tell YOU of the attractions of Hawaii,e
for they have been here, some of them.
a number of times.
IF ycu are in San Francisco during
the 1915 exposition, 60 to the Hawaii
building. Ycu will find much to inter
est you there. 8ss serae s.,s.
Again may we express eeur hope
that you will tell your travelling
friends about u.s."
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-06

City and County Treasurer N. II.
Drummond has made good tie pre-
diction published IN the Star-Bulletin
last week and Palmer p. Woods now,
holds two jobs, that or marriage u
rcense clerk and that Of deputy city
and county treasurer. The latter APP
pcintment was made by Drummond
yesterday. formal notification being
given the board Of supervisors last
night The second position carries
with 1t a salary Of SITS month, but II
NAV be good for only two months.
until D. Z. Conkling assumes the Office
Of country treasurer Conkling may
prefer another deputy.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-06
ORIENTAL GOODS RECEIVED.

II. Miyaki, importer Of Japanese art
goods, reports the arrival of par
ticularly comprehensive collection of
Oriental art goods, which he viii
place on sale beginning tomorrow
morning.
So extensive was this shipment,
says Mr.. Miyaki, that he will be un-
able to properly display 1t in its eu-
tirety. II is owing to the lack of
space and the fact that there are
more goods en- route that these goods
are to be placed On sale, thereby re-
ducing the stock in preparation for
the receipt CT future arrivals of the
same elegant class as those to be sold
at this time.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-06
C0RNS COME. OFF AS
EASY AS YOU PLEASE

''Gets.It' Being Used by Millionsl
: 1t is the first time that real,
corn cure has ever boen
discovered. aGETS.IT's Is the new
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-06

H. L. Kerr. Bertram G. RiyenburG
and Harry MaefarIsne have been APP
pointed members OF subcommittee
of the committee now investigating
the feasibility of the construction of
an amusement pier at Waikiki. to ar
range all the details connected with
the proposed project. The original
committee was appointed by the Pro
motion Committee.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-06
SEASIDE HOTEL
HOLDS DANCE
TOMORROW
The regular SATURDAY evening dance
will be held at the Seaside Hotel to-.
evening.rAdv.

d. L. Wilmington, W. L. Stanley and
e. A. Douthitt have been appointed by
President Charles il. Hemenway Of the
Bar Association as members OF the
committee on the revision of the con-
stitution and bylaws of that organize
tion, This committee will report at a
meeting Of the members of the asso-
eiaticn which s. scheduled for Nov. Is.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-06
ANTI-SAL00N LEAGUE
TN A SPECIAL PROGRAM

Manager Blair has told DIR. Wadman
that he viii do all he can to make
the entertainments to be given in the
Popular theater next Tuesday under
the auspices of the AntLSaloon league
most interesting and entertaining
School children are to be welcomed
In the afternoon and adults at night.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-06

There will be work in the third de,
gree at a meeting of the members oi
Oceanic Lodge No. 371. F. and A. NJ.
which will be hel at 1880 o'clock this
evening in the Masonic Temple.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-06
MASShE|''E||.'T1INGS
ON TEMPERANCE
next SUNDAY

In the interests of "The. Nation
Wide Temperance Campaign" and to
help Honolulu a little, simultaneous
mass meetings will be held Sunday
evening at 1880 O'Clock in the three
cooperating churches, Central Union,
Christian and Methodist churches.
Three rousing speeches are to be de-
livered by Doctors e. e. Brace, w. P.
Ferguson and J. w. Wadman. Mr..
Geo. A. Andrus' quartet will sing at
least two selections at each of the
services. Automobiles VIII quickly
convey the speakers and singers from
enc church to another
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-11-06

ever. One who ought to know made
the statement on election night that
Joe's Income, aside from his salary
and perquisites as mayor, amounts to
About $3.50 a month.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-19
PUGULISTIC EVENTS.

TOLEDO, Ohio. June 19-Glen
Coakley of FIT. Wayne, Ind. outpoint-
ed and OutfOught Tommy Gavigan of
Cleveland in ten rounds here last
night.
weight from Chicago named Eddie
Nearing made favorable impression
when he knocked out Tommy league
of the navy in the first round at ST..
Nicholas rink last night. Referee
job stopped the bout before league
was put to sleep
NEW YORK. June LIT took all
that Al Reich had in him last night
to whip Sailor" Fred Fritz at the
Stadium A G. He made "A clean Job
of II. however, for he knocked the
sailor out in the tenth round. Fritz
with a handicap of twenty-five pounds
fought most courageous fight
against the big ex-amateur Reich
took terrific beating in the first part
Of the fight.
ST. CHARLES, H.. June I9.-Phil
Harrison. Chicago product, defeated
Stock Yards Tommy Murphy in the
ten-round battle here last night. Ref
cree Eddie Santry gave him the de-
cislon at the close OF the bout.
MISSOULA, Mont, June 19.-"Pea-
nuts Scheiberl, the Illinois feather
weight, gave Jerry Dalton of California
a bad beating last night in a 12-rounC
glove contest here. The bout went the
limit only because Peanuts" suffered
bad injury 10 his left hand In the
fourth round.