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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18
Old.Fashioned Baked Ham.

Have a slice of ham cut an inch or
even a little more thick. one with quite
q little fat on is preferable, trim on
the extreme edge of the fat and wash
the slice thoroughly, lay fat in drip
ping pan and cover to the depth OF
about one-quarter Of an inch with
brown sugar. Stick into the sugar
q bont ten or twelve whole cloves, put
one-half cupful of water in the pan
and bake slowly about three-quarters
Of an hour; do not basic, but add a
little more water from time to time II
# seems too dry; spinach garnished
with hard boiled eggs cut in slices
is nice to serve with this, and the
ham is good cold as we'll as hot
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18
NapoIeon's Tax on Tobacco.


Napoleon tried to smoke once, aid
then, with dire results, instituted the
French tobacco monopoly. which the
German government now proposes to
adopt, so far as cigarettes are con.
cerned.
At court reception held early in
1910 the emperor remarked lady
wearing jewels Of such magnificence
that he inquired how her husband
made his money. He is a tobacco
merchant" was the reply, which led
him to seek futher information as to
such a profitable business. Before
the year expired Napoleon issued a
decree restricting the sale and manu-
facture of tobacco exclusively to the
state. 1t has remained a monopoly
ever since, and for many years past
has brought in an annual revenue Of
over E16,000,000.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18
Beaded Evening Gowns.

The new evening gowns are liter
ally weighted down with beads. Whole
costumes are seen Of jet embroidered
net, made up over airy black tulle, so
that the effect is soft and graceful de.
spite the weight of the jetted tunic.
A gown Of this sort worn at a re.
cent opening rose In its jetted black.
ness only to the armpits. Above this
point 1t consisted Of jet-bead shoulder
straps over a supplied upper bodice
of fiesh-tinted tulle. The effect was
startling, but exceedingly smart
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18

and apparently in the most intense
agony The long hours OF the n'sn.
we're terrible to his family VINO SAT
by his bedside expecting the struggle
to end at any moment
A h. was a man Of strong constltu'
ton, he became better in the morning
finally returning to entire CONSCIOUS ns
nass' and upon being asked now ne NJ,
selt declared to the amazement OF ail
hat he had passed most comfortao'e
night. A.. r,o,iob obi.
In citing this case, the Engllsn eur u.
acknowledges that 1t is reaily NOT
10. n to strengthen the scientific as
n 'sssnca that dying is practically pam
, suraA although the problem Is OF suc -.
l ~ srossing interest to ev'ry human human
s that any incident when ser. 'h
De PENN illuminate min it is we'll worth pub
licity.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18

that have contained dozen bottles Of
wines or spirits will be found very
suitable for this purpose but, Of
course, larger boxes can be used If
preferred, and when the cloth is upon
the table they will be hidden from
view.
This idea could be carried out with
almost any table and a box 50 fixed
would form useful and handy re-
ceptacle for limited amount of
needlework, and all that would have
to be done to gain access to it would
be to lift up the table cloth.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18

results had in these cases were con.
s'uerea not due to any bactericidal &C.
lion that the ray may possess but
latner 10 a change in the blood itself,
winch makes it untenable to these
uao'erla' 1t Is considered to bear out
me vaccination theory of the X ray
.nls being that there is rapid manu-.
facture OF the antibodies. This theory
anu these results are exceedingly sug.
eestlVe In connection with the results
VIC nave recently considered from the
use OF the direct rays of the sun in
the matter Of surgical tuberculosis
cases and of autobiography in general
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18
crackR In Iron.

II there is an ugly crack that shows
on the kitchen range, 1t can be filled
I'd with a cement made by heating m
egg, to which add ashes. Work the
paste smooth and then press 1t into
the crack Smooth off even with the
iron surface. This paste will harden
almost like iron, and will take q pol
ish that will render the crack unn0
ticeable. ....Gg K. 4. f5y
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18
Manufacturers Of Gas Nantes
Are Hurt.
Thorlun, Most Essential Part Of the
Composition, Comes From Ger.
many, and the Supply 10 Shut
or by Conflict.

Thorium, an essential constituent Of
gas nantes. comes principally from
Germany. The supply has now been
cut on. and the Scientific American
foresees serious difficulty in the maxi
Ing of nantes as soon as the present
stocks Of this rare earth are exhaust.
ed. The condition the manufacturers
have to face is shown by the fact
that they are now trying to have con.
sumers save the ash from broken and
burned-out nantes. as the thorium Is
not destroyed by burning and can be
reclaimed from the ashes.
In the meantime the manufacturers
of incandescent electric lights are
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18
Jack johnson and Napoleon.

Seeing the amount of hero worship
lavished upon them, it is not surpris-
ing to find that present day boxing
champions hold an exalted opinion of
themselves. On the occasion of Jack
Johnson's first visit to Paris he was
stalked by a number of reporters, one
OF whom records: when the emperor
of the ring visited the Invalides he re.
NAMED silent for the space Of whole
minute. Then, striking the ground
with his gold.mounted malacca cane,
he exclaimed in tones OF deep con.
viction, "Ah! He also was great
mani" N.a.. ae .. .... '..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18
INCREASES THE TABLE ROOM
Receptacle Placed Underneath II II
Out Of the Way and Extremely
Servicsabie.

No matter what the size Of the
kitchen table may be, at busy times
there never seems sufficient space up
TN It's surface for everything that Is
required. and, therefore, some OF our
readers will be glad to avail them.
selves OF the suggestion illustrated by
the accompanying sketch.
1t merely consists Of fastening a
couple Of wooden boxes underneath
the table by running strong screws
through upper sides Of the boxes and
Into the underside of the top OF the
table.
The best way to do this is to turn
the table upside down and in this po.
sition the boxes may be easily Sc
cured In their places. Packing-cases
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18
PRETTY CANDLE SHADE
TABLE DECORATION EASILY
MADE At HOME.
Simple Materials, With a Little Work
and the Exercise Of Ones In.
genuity, About All That
10 Needed.

Nothing adds more to the homelike
air Of house than prettily shaded,
lighted candles. whether upon the din.
Ing room table. In the living rooms or
the boudoir.
Some OF the very prettiest are home
made, as the illustration proves. This
Is made from four circular doilies Of
sheer handkerchief linen edged with
cluny lace one inch wide, each dolly
measuring six inches in diameter, for
a small shade when finished, larger
sizes up to lamp shades to be in pro.
portion, of course.
II only one shade is to be made, the
best and cheapest way Is to cut the
four squares from a handkerchief, be-
cause then there will be no waste.
Linen is so wide that even when the
smallest quantity is bought more than
half will be wasted. woman's hand
kerchief is ample for small shade. A
mans will make the larger. Also dol.
lies all ready stamped for working can
be bought at ten cents each However,
one may be more individual II she can
trace her own design, and as they are
SO simple this should not be difficult to
do. For instance, If she traced the de-
sign of her dinner ware upon the linen
and worked 1t out In the same color.
ing the light shining through the linen
would give the shade all the impress.
sion of being porcelain, too
Another effective design that would
shed soft glow over the white cloth
would be sprinkling of autumn
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18
DENTISTRY OF 0LD|FEEL WARS EFFECTS
Proof That Skin Is by No Means
Modern.
investigation by Archeolooist Has
Demonstrated Fact That South
Americana Long Ago Were
Experts In the Work.

Among the natives OF parts Of
South America before the advent Of
the Spaniards 1t was the custom Of
the beaux and bellies to decorate their
teeth by having gold and precious
stones inserted in them.
DR.. Marshall H. Saville, professor Of
American archaeology at Columbia uni.
versity. in his explorations in Central
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18
Severe Dinner Gown,

Severe but beautiful Is a dinner
gown of black ninon, in which three
different widths Of the old accordion
plaiting are revived, but the whole is
finished by a belt Of bright magenta
and purple striped silk. with one great
crimson velvet rose tucked into 1t al
most under the left arm.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18
Pork Stew.

Cut up three pounds of fresh lean
,ork cover with water and boil slow
" a couple of hours. Then add three
~ four large onions sliced and half a
.anon sliced tomatoes. When the
ouions and potatoes are almost done
dron in a pint Of cream Of tartar dump
,,nrs and cook for ten minutes. Sea-
snn with salt and pepper Just before
adding the potatoes and onions &c
cook After, removing the dumpllnga
y utt,o thickening may be added.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18
Each pcrsIey and Celery.

A little green parsley or green t'ps
n, celery are often needed in winter
y. "a IN order to preserve them take
CIV a,od.sized fruit can and in the, bot
80 e mt a half.inch layer of salt, and
a LAYER of parsley or celery ana re-
q 80 a4'u usine alternately half-inch layers
p" "oIt and two-inch layers OF the
~ uroen foliage. Press down and fill the
ean as full as possible before screw'na
oa %. no he cover. Parsley and celery pre-
20 oarved thus will keep al! winter
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18
bIouses for Evening.

Many of the evening blouses are of
lace combined with chiffon velvet.
Satin and silk waistcoats of striped
velvet figure on the front of many
blouses matching a rolling collar Of
the same, with an organdie collar
above
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18

ing of thin wool wadding, which gives
extra warmth and firmness, this again
being covered with soft satin or thick
silk.
smart effect is given one set by
the little outstanding frill Of black vel
vet that edges the inner side of the
stole about the shoulders and is again
repeated as a decorative band across
the front of the muff.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18
....s,,I suburbanites.

rowue-"Do you make your n',, econ
o lo% sor what she breaks?" Suburbs >
pay pa Observation-Disclosures her pay anth !
S YIN as say not! Why, every mont H.
besides besides paying her salary we re d;dnY
S Ser literally t@ what sne o'0'
breaki"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18

leaves, using silk in the natural tints
Of the leaves. After embroidering the
linen the edges are turned neatly un-
der and machine stitched. Half yard
of lace will edge one dolly, the linen
measuring four inches in diameter. A
very good imitation cluny can be
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18

making large quantities of tungsten
lamps in order that. should the gas
nantes be obtainable no longer. they
may seize the opportunity to substi-
tute electricity for gas.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18

contrast is worked out by flowers of
colored beads or sequins, and occa'
sionally you see Burbank out-Bur.
banked by a bit Of fur cunningly dis
torted into the guise Of a flower
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18

The enamel Of the six front teeth has
been filed out and pure gold inlaid as
perfectly as modern dentist could have
done it. though the skull Is that OF an
Ecuadorian native who lived before the
discovery OF America.
Ecuador. He suggests that these ma.
tives had found out the property OF
coca in producing local anesthesia.
The people Of the coast were addicted
to chewing coca leaves mixed with
lime and Professor Saville thinks it
reasonable to surmise that they may
have used it to deaden the pain Of the
filing and saving.
The gold and jeweled inlays are as
skillfully done as those of dentist OF
today; there is no sign of decay either
behind or around them, which proves
with what perfect accuracy they
must have been made.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-12-18

This charming afternoon gown Is
called ia Dame ct la Mode" It Is Of
white ottoman. The new decotfete Is
shown In a pretty effect running from
shoulder to shoulder In fichu effect.
The new waist line is short, coming to
a point at the front. The new skirt Is
extremely wide, laid in folds and al
lows sufficient room for walking. dane.
Ing, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been re-
ported to the health department In the
last twenty-four hours:
Clarence Goldsmith, 80 years, Tubercu-
losis Hospital.
Thomas B. Dean. years. 156 NJ street
southeast
Ashael Ii. Alderman, II years, 2585
North Capitol street northwest.
George T. Dutrow, q years, Tuberca-
losis Hospital.
Maurice Wall. 80 years, Garfield Hos
pital.
Pauline Angel. "a years, 14O1 E street
northwest.
Dora B. Amateis, 40 years. 421 9Th
street northwest.
John w. Woods, 40 years, George
Washington. University Hospital.
John H. Peitz, As years, 1890 North
Capitol street.
Lillian C. Sanford, II years, 1856 @
street southwest.
James A. Payne. 10 years, Sibley Hos
pital
Vincent Bromley, 8 months. Chtldren's
Mary Coleman, IS years, tuberculosis
Hospital.
Dora Miller, 80 years, ia + street
southwest.
Gertie jackson. 81 years. 1877 Decatur
street northwest.
Lester Johnson. 81 years. tuberculosis
Hospital.
Isaac Ward. Is years. so Sd street
southwest.
Kenneth Williams, years, 1925 S
street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14
FAIR WEATHER FAvORS
MAINE VOTERS TODAY
National Interest Centers in Result
Of First State Election
of Year.

PORTLAND. Me, September 14.-Fair
weather today favored the voters in the
first state election Of the year. The pro-
party ticket for the first time in this
state, and the size OF their vote. observ-
ers Of all parties said, would have an
important bearing on the result. National
politics have been brought to the front
by more speakers OF national prominence
than have taken part il an "oT year"
election here for decade.
Gov. William T. Haines republican, was
opposed for reelection by Mayor Oakley
C. Curtis of Portland, democrat; Halbert
erick a. Sheppard OF Watervilie, prohibit
zionist. and Percy f. Morse of Portland.
socialist.
All four of Names congressional seats
were contested for by republicans, dem
ocrats. progressives and socialists. While
in two of the districts two OF the prohibit
tionists had candidates.
Democrats Asking Endorsement.
In a campaign fought almost entirely
OF national issues the democrats have
asked for Endorsement of President VII
sons administration.
Both republicans and democrats figure
that the size Of the progressive vote will
be a factor of Importance. Two yearsago,
when republicans and p-ogressives were
united HaineS was elected over Gov.
Frederick W. Plaisted by a plurality of
1929.
At the presidential election two years
ago the Taft electors had 1855 votes,
those for President Wilson 51 113, and for
Col. Roosevelt AZ, 1873.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued TO
the following:
John J. Mcdonnell and Ellen M. DAILY
Oscar d. Slower and Ida V. Fristoe,
both Of Luray, Va.
Frank J. Braugh of this city and
Francis NJ. Eyring of Baltimore, Nd.
Roy f. Reek of this city and Clara
Sherman of New York city.
Henry Davis and Dora Miles.
Willis Madden and Emma Saunders.
Howard P. Kitchener of New York
city and Pomona Champion of Somer-
set, Nd.
Edgar r. Robey and Maybelle A. AL
derSon.
John H Rosson and Lillian E. Ulrich.
Newton W. Dennis and Jennie NJ.
Timbers both of Woodville, Va.
yincsnco Scalletta and Annetta
Bruno.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14
Births Reported.

The following births have been re-
ported to the health department in the
last twenty four hours:
Lewis E. and Ncttie E. Stein. boy.
Pemberton j. and Mary E. Swift.
girl.
George r. and Willie Hamlin, girl
Bernard J. and Mary A. Dyer. girl.
John and Grace Goderinsi. boy.
Charles and Ophelia Rouser. boy.
George and Mary Gross. girl.
Jerry B. and Dolly Bruce, boy.
James H. and Callie C. Baylor, girl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14
VETERANS IN PITTSBURGH.
Convention of Soldiers Who Served
in U. S. Foreign Wars.

PITTSBURGH. Pa. September IL
With delegates from all parts of the
country, insular possessions and the
Canal Zone in attendance the fifth
annual convention of the Veterans of
Foreign Wars of the United States
opened here today. Rice W. Means of
Denver. COMMUNICATIVE chief. held re-
ception after the delegates had regis
tered. Two business sessions are OF
the days program. The convention
will adjourn Thursday.
Wednesday the foreign war veterans
will join with other veterans of the
Cuban and Philippine campaigns in I'M
yelling a memorial to Lieut.. c. w.
Friend Pittsburgh man, killed in the
destruction of the Maine in Havana
harbor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14
Laskey Confirmation Delayed.

Failure on the part of the Senate jul
dietary committee to obtain a quorum
today prevented action OH the nonina-
ton Of John E. Laskey as United States
attorney for the District Of Columbia.
No opposition to the confirmation has
appeared and it is expected that as soon
as the committee has meeting his
nomination will. be reported and that
his confirmation by the Senate will fol-
low speedily.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14
DIED.

BELT. On Monday, September IA: 1914. at 10:15
am, at Providence Hospital, HELEN. daugh-
ter of Mary l.. and the late Jesse Il. Belt, in
the nineteenth year of her age.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
BREWER. On Saturday. September l.. 1914. at
a:i5 nm at the residence OF per daughter.
Mrs. Joseph Clark of Clarendon. Va, ANNIE
s. beloved wife of the lite Charles j.
Brewer.
Asleep ia Jesus.
Funeral services TO be held Ia the chapel Of
Congressional cemetery Tuesday, September Is,
at o'clock pm.
CHASE. Suddenly, on Saturday. September IL
1914. at pm. at her residence. 9005 9th
street northwest. BESSIE CHASE (nec Al
len). beloved wife Of Joseph Chase, daughter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14
SENTENCED FOR BRIBERY.
Vice Admiral Koichi Fujii Gets
Term in Naval Corruption Case.

TOXIC. September i:.-Fice Ad-
miral ko;chi Fulfil, who was accused
of bribery in connection with the ma
val corruption case of last year, has
been sentenced to imprisonment for q
terms of four years and six months
attache at Berlin. He was ordered be-
fore a court-martial in February of
this year.
1t as alleged that he received illicit
commissions for influencing the allot-
ment Of admiralty contracts in favor of
German firm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14
Admiral Strauss Acting Secretary.

Rear Admiral Joseph Strauss. chief of
the naval bureau of ordnance, has been
acting as Secretary of the Navy i'll the
absence Of Secretary Daniels. who is in
Annapolis; of Assistant Secretary Roose-
welt, who is campaigning in New York,
and of Rear Admiral Victor Blue. chief of
navigation, who is taking a short yaca-
ton. 1t is expected that Secretary
Daniels will resume charge Of the naval
establishment tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14
RESCUED BY L1FEGuARDs.
Passengers Of. Grounded Steamer
Land Safely at Atlantic City.

ATLANTIC CITY, n. J., September IL,
Nineteen women, small girl and. eleven
men. who comprised the passengers Of
the steamer Atlantic City. which went
aground off here yesterday. were landed
safely here today by federal Hfeguards.
The steamer was inbound from New York
when she grounded in the Atlantic ocean
bar, about mile and a half Off the up
per end of this city. The women were
brought ashore in the non-sinkable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14

power boat of the nfe-savers. while the
men were landed in other boats. One Of
the passengers said they were brought
ashore >after they had presented a petit
ton to Capt. Townsend demanding to be
landed. He had wanted them to remain
ABOARD until tugs arrived and pulled the
steamer Off
The Atlantic City withstood the pound
ing of Yesterdays rough sea and will be
foated soon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14
BORN.

SWINSI4E. On Monday. Sepeni5e- u. 1914, to
Mr.. and Mrs Edwin Allan Swinsc, a son.
WILLCOX On Monday. September II, 1911. to
Byron {. and Ruth Norman Wilcox. formerly
of Norwich, Conn, son, THOMAS NOR
NAN WILCOX.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14

The area of Greece previous to the
war with Turkey was $500 square
miles and there was a population of
about 100000 AS a result of the war
the boundaries of the Hellenic king
dom increased 1880 square miles, and
100000 persons were added to the
population
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14

Saturday. and are expected to reach
this city next Monday.
Mrs. James O. Gawne of the Cor
dova has returned to the city from
Westhampton, L. ].
Mr.. and Mrs. Gerome Desio and the
Misses Desio have returned from At
lantic City. where they had cottage
for the summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14

Mrs. Anne Rundtell Mcclure has re-
turned to the city from Bluemont, Va.
where she spent the month OF August.
and for the next few weeks will be the
guest of Mr. and Mrs. Howard S. Nc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-14

Mrs. Daniel O'C. Callaghan and Miss
Madeleine Callaghan have returned from
an extended tour of the New England
states. visiting Boston. New York. Phil
ade,phia and Atlantic City. and are now
at their 18th street home for the winter.
Mr.. Ralph r. Rich and Mr.. Paul w.
Vestal of this city are at Skyland. Va
They spent the past week on a canoe trip
from Cumberland. Md, via the Potomac
river and Chesapeake and Ohio canal as
far as ShepherdstoWn. w. Va. where the
boat was locked while the navigators
are spending few days in the noun
the Luray caves. and after returning to
Snepherdstown will continue the canoe
trip home to this city.
Washingtonians at the Wolcott, New
York city, include Mrs. James Dudley
Morgan and Miss Elinora Morgan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Elwood Foster
announce the marriage of their niece.
Miss Marcy Irwin Curtin, and Thomas
Beaver Browne Thursday. September 10.
at Glouceste-. Mass. M. and Mrs.
Browne will be at home after November
1 at Beaver-Crest Wynnewood. Pa.
Miss Beatrice Jones and Mr.. James
A. Bradley were married last Wednes-
day at st. Aloysius Church. The bride
wore white embroidered muslin. a white
hat and carried bride roses and maiden
hair fern. Miss Edna Humes acted as
bridesmaid, wearing white wolfe trim
med In cluny lace and pink ribbons. She
carried La France roses. Mr. Yobst was
best man. The couple received many
handsome presents. including cut glass.
silver. etc. After October l they win be
pleased to see their friends at $50 I'd
street northeast.
Senator Thomas j. Walsh of Mon
tana- was an over-Sunday visitor with
Mr.. and Mrs. S. 3. Milton at SEXTON,
Chesapeake Beach. Md. Mrs. Walsh
and Miss Genevieve, who have been
touring Europe the past summer.
sailed from Rotterdam for New York