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Evening star., 1924-12-19

with help. Thirteen dollars a week, or
$676 for the year viii mean IL months
of happiness to this mother and her
two little girls. They are waiting.
| Amount asked for Ss7s.
Previously acknowledged, $3.50.
Additional subscriptions: L. B. S.,
s.. so; three sisters, A, V. and NJ, $5;
c. q. b., $5: G. NJ, 80: Mrs. w. E. r..
s5 we'll wisher and helper. 81: NJ. s.
NJ, 81; G.. O.. A, in emorianl, So; Miss
NJ. J. s., So; Fl. K. B., s25. Total.
$1S7.50
Amount still needed, $4SS.5O.
OPPORTUNITY NO. 4-THE SUN
BEGINS TO SHINE.
Last Christmas we called him
Tiny Tim," but he is nearly a man
now. for he has Job. He has a
clerical position, and, although still
we expected he would. A brother Is
also working, but their combined
earnings are not enough to care for
this family of widowed mother and
seven children. When the father
died there seemed to the mother no
way out but TO put the children In
institutions. The baby died. Tiny
Tim became crippled through III
ness. and the children all pined for
mother" Now the sun seems to
shine through the clouds. for they
have home and self-support is In
sight. Meantime $40 a week. or a
total Of $500. Will give Tiny Tim"
and his brother helping hand.
Amount asked for. $500.
Previously acknowledged, $194
Additional subscriptions: j. y. v.
So: G. N. Sc: VI. S. NJ, 81. Total. $2O3.
Amount still needed, 1917
OPPORTUNITY No. a.-DEsERTED
OLDEST IL YEARS
Taken by Ktwanis Club and closed
| $3.50
OPPORTUNITY NO 6-THREE GEN
ERATIONS.
/ A widow with four children and an
aged mother is cheerfully trying tC
meet the problems of her household
! but unless she has financial assistance
she will have to leave her charges tc
/ their own devices in order to support
| them. The grandmother earns a HttIe
with her sewing when her feeble
! strength permits. One child is now
old enough to work, and is meeting
| her own expenses and helping with
the family budget. But there are
/ three others of school age, all hearty
| eaters, and inclined to outgrow theiI
! clothes. Twenty-one dollars a week
| or s1,092 for the year is needed.
Amount asked for, $1,092.
Previously acknowledged, S1s8.
| Additional subscriptions: E. G. j..
$25; r. L. w, $40: Mrs. w. X. H, IS;
G. N, Sc; l. A. NJ, 81; NJ. S. w. SO;
NJ. S. NJ, 81; G. G.. A, in memoriam
So: D. S. c.. So; Mrs " w, $25. To-
! tai. s2S5.
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RUPERT HUGHES TO WED.

Los ANGELES, December 19.-
Rupert Hughes, novelist and motion
picture director, and Elizabeth Pat
terson Dial, known to the screen as
Patterson Dial, will be married here
early next year. it was announce ed
by relatives of Miss Dial.
Hughes first wife, Adelaide Mould
Hughes, committed suicide at Haip-
hong. French Indo-China, a year ago
Evening star., 1924-12-19

bereular boy I'm this family. The In
ter-Se Club, through its vice presi-
dent, Mrs. William Brooks, sends $14
for Opportunity No. 13; the section OF
statistics of the Treasury Department
sends contributions for two of the
opportunities, and the Mems Cliff
Rock Beneficial Association donates
SEQ.
OPPORTUNITY NO. LIVING FOR
HER CHILDREN.
with no hope of her husbands re-
turn from the hospital, patient lit
tie woman tolls all day long to keep
an attractive home for her six chill
dren. Even when I'll herself she will
not give up She is proud little
woman, too--proud of her children
The oldest child will soon finish her
vocational training and be ready to
add to the family income. The next
one, lad of school age, earns what
he can after school hours. The hand
some 10-year-oid and the independ-
ent S-year- old bring home fine school
reports. And there is an nffectionate
little fellow in the kindergarten, and
a dear 3-year-old, the pet and pride
of the family Fifteen dollars a
week is required to hold this family
together for another year. or $3.50
Total. $7S2. Closed.
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Amount still needed, sS07.

OPPORTUNITY NO. (COLORED).-
REFUSES TO GIVE AWAY HER
CHILDREN
Mrs Y. didn't apply for help until
she had to. She just couldn't work
any longer. A. husband. a drug addict,
she struggled early and late to keep
roof over her three babies, but long.
hard hou-s of work exacted their
price and she was taken ILL., She
thought It would pass quickly but 1t
didn't, and she had to undergo an op-
GRAFTON to save her life. Some one
offered to adopt the children, but this
Idea didn't suit Mrs. Y, for they
were her children-she had struggled
for them and wanted them. Mrs. Y.
Is better now, but she can't swing
of $500, will mean year of happi-
ness for her and the children.
Amount asked for, $500.
Previously acknowledged, Ss3.06.
Additional subscriptions: Mrs. j. j..
s. 81; G.. N, sS: NJ. 8. M, 81; G. 6. A..
in memoriam. So. Total, $97.05.
Amount still needed. $422.95.
OPPORTUNITY NO s-A BUSY
MOTHER.
Two lively little boys and a jolly
little girl are enough to keep any one
person busy, this little mother finds.
Her husband has disappeared. and she
takes her family responsibilities very
seriously. The children are seldom
out of sight, except when In schooi.
The mother is not very strong, but Is
energetic and ambitious, and spends
much time scrubbing her floors and
her children as well. Relatives and
church help, but IL the Associated
Charities should withdraw its regular
allowance it would mean children
running wild or scattered in instttu-
tions while the mother worked out
side OF the home. Fifteen dollars
week or $3.50 for the year Is needed.
Amount asked for. $3.50.
Previously acknowledged, sl1I.
Additional subscriptions: @. N, Sc;
II. S. NJ. 81: l. C. B.. S.. Total, 1929.
Amount still needed, 1861.
| OPPORTUNITY NO. 9.--ILLNESS EX-
ACTS HEAVY TOLL.
Not many years ago. mother and
| Katherine had a slight cough. They
| thought it would pass quickly, but
| the doctor who examined them shook
| his head graveIy and ordered rest
| But widow who is trying to support
three little girls can't rest. Espe-
cially when the rent is due and she
and her children are about to be
| evicted. Then the Associated Char
tiles was called in. Now they have a
| home which they call their own, and
, the doctor no longer shakes his head
gravely, for mother and Katherine
| have a good chance to get well, with
| constant watching and care. The old
| est daughter is taking a business
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CHR|STMASFUN
NOT YET COMPLETE
Contributions to "a oppor.
tumties Now Total Only
S4,625.50.

Contributions may be sent to-
John JOY Edison, treasurer,
1922 Eleventh street northwest,
or to The Star office. Make
checks payable to the Asso-
ciated Charities.
Evening star., 1924-12-19
OPPORTUNITY NO. l.
HER CHILDREN.
OPPORTUNITY NO. NO END OF
WORRY AND TROUBLE.

OPPORTUNITY NO. NO END OF
WORRY AND TROUBLE.
This mother has had more than her
share of worry and trouble. When
her husband was sent to the peniten-
tiary he left her and seven children,
the oldest under Is. penniless and
owing six months rent. There are
eight mouths to be fed, eight bodies
to be clothed and eight souls and
bodies to be sheltered. and no re-
sources. The mother can be depend
ed upon to give her seven kiddies
good care and training if only the
means are provided. A minimum of
s35 a week is needed to salvage this
family, or $3.50 for the year.
Amount asked for. $3.50.
Previously acknowledged, S435.
Additional subscriptions: C. T. T.
$40: Mr. and Mrs. S. Fl. r., 81; II. VI.
c.. 81: G. N, Sc: d. NJ. P, 81: NJ. S NJ,
81; E. E. c., $5; H. c., SO. Total. S4Ss.
Amount still needed. 1881.
OPPORTUNITY NO. 3. - IF DADDY
HAD ONLY LIVED.
Not long ago Blanche and Emma
had a good home and father and
mother who loved them both. Daddy
worked hard and mother kept the
home spick and span. Then the father
was taken sick and went away"
Now began the mothers long, hard
struggle to keen the babies with her,
but she couldn't make a go of il, and
when this little family came to the
Associated Charities matters were
pretty desperate. Now life's much
brighter. for they have real home
once more, just chock-full of happi-
ness. Can they keep it? Yes. but only
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-04-25
JAMES ". FOLEY CHEERED WHEN HE
SPEAKS BEFORE ROTARY CONFERENCE

James w. Foley came home to
face a royal welcome.
The North Dakota poet of senti-
ment found welcome awaiting him,
not only from Bismarck folks with
who he grew up but 700 Rotarians
at the Ninth Rotary conference.
+ He appeared on the platform at
the conference session yesterday af-
ternoon, having come from his home
in Pasadena, California, especially
for the conference. His welcome was
resounding cheers, which echoed and
reached throughout the Auditorium.
"Boys and Girls of Mine" was his
subject, and it was a talk of piercing
wit, homely sentiment and serious
appeal for the boys and girls of the
country.
+ 81 am with few exceptions" he
told the audience, ''the oldest timer
in this room. came to Bismarck in
1875"
A sense of humor, Mr.. Foley de-
clared, is the greatest balance
wheel in the world, and he added
that "if We didn't have it this coun-
try wouldn't survive hundred years
The boys never could have gone
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-04-25
JOHNSON Will
QUIT SPEAKING
IN PRIMARIES
California Senator Ends His
Republican Presidential
Campaign in Ohio
PASSES UP INDIANA
Throat Infection Halts Speak
ing Tour He Says-NO
Mention Of Withdrawal

Cleveland, April Ex-senator Hi
ram Johnson of California will close
his campaign for the Republican
presidential campaign with a speech at
Toledo tonight. He will make no
campaign speeches in Indiana next
v eek, returning to Washington to-
night. Failure Of his voice and his
rundown condition prevented the
Indiana campaign, Mr.. Johnson said
Cancellation of his Indiana cam
paign trip closes Mr.. Johnson's entire
campaign for. the nomination, no 9th
er speeches having been scheduled
after the Indiana campaign, he said
The Senator, who spoke at the
City Club luncheon here today in
stead of Saturday night, is suffering
from throat trouble brought on by
his vigorous pre-primary campaign.
"A few days rest will bring me
around all right he said.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-04-25

through the World War without it
he said.
Interspersed with storytelling and
humorous astories was serious ap-
peal for a helpful attitude toward all
boys and girls
"A scratch on grand piano is
an incident: scratch on a human
soul may be augmented into ira
gedy," he said, t
The boys and girls o. the country
belong to all, not only their parents,
he said. The state recognizes this
when it prevents by law abuses ry
parents. the poet told his auditors.
Nothing that concerns any boy
or girl Of your community can be "a
matter of ind ference to you," said
Mr.. Foley.
He paid stirring tribute to the
veterans Of the World War and de-
clared he felt the gratitude everyone
owes to one who has done something
for humanity.
Mr.. Foley made an appeal for
simple and direct dealings with boys
and girls.
In closing he read tne poem,
"Chums," and was accorded a tre-
mendous ovation by the Rotarians.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-04-25
NEW MARRIAGE,
DIVORCE LAWS,
ARE HELD NEED
Women Voters Also Urged To
Make a House Cleaning in
Nations Politics
SITUATION DISCUSSED

Buffalo, N. Y, April 25 (By the
A. P.)-Uniform marriage and di-
vorce laws, political cleanups by
women, more efficient school teach
ers, cooperative housing and pro
lection of young Americans abroad
were urged by various speakers
here at conferences connected
with the annual convention of the
League of Women's voters.
An amendment to the fedora
constitution in order to codify mar
riage and divorce laws was ad.
vocated by Miss Marion Griffin ct
Memphis, Tennessee, before the
uniform laws committee. She cit.
ed 40 varieties of marriage ant
divorce laws in 48 states and the
District of Columbia, and said they
were undermining the American
home and family and leading to-
ward final breaking up of the state
In 1910, she said, one marriage ir
10 was broken by divorce, in 1928
one in six.
Need House Cleaning
Miss Elizabeth J. Hauser Of Cir.
ard, Ohio, told the education il
government and politics conference
that 1--WE can scarcely fail to note
the extraordinary need for house.
cleaning this spring."
at will be great day for this
country" she said, "when the
women voters, conscious of thei1
might, undertake a political clean.
up with the same vigor that char.
acterizes their house cleaning al
home.
The education conference was
told by DR.. Fletcher Harper Swift
of the College of Education, Uni.
versity Of Minnesota, that more
than 100000 children of schoo
age in the United States are not ir
school and that hundreds of thous.
ands Of those who are might bet.
ter be chasing rabbits" than spend
ing their time under the tutelage
Of under-paid and inefficient teach.
erS.
Mrs. Agnes Warbasse of New
York discussed the cooperative
movement before the living costs
conference. She said that if 900,
600 homes suddenly were provided
in the United States the people OF
the country would not be we'll off
for shelter. She cited Milwaukee
and New York City as starting
points in the cooperative housing
system. New York alone, she
said, had more than 20 genuine
cooperative apartment houses fo,
workingmen's families, costing
from $500 to $1,000 per room.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-04-25
NORTHWEST IN
ST0RM'SGRIP,
MUCH COLDER
Severe Electrical Storm Does
Considerable Damage
Around Twin Cities
RAINS IN EASTERN N. d.
Dust Storm in Red River
Valley Is Followed BY
Heavy DOwnpcurs
RAINS IN EASTERN N. d.

st. Paul, April 25.-A cold wave
with possible snow flurrics will fol-
low the severe electrical storm which
visited the Northwest last night, ac-
cording to reports here today.
Dispatches from North Dakota said
the colder weather was descending
from the Canadian Northwest and
that a heavy snowstorm was expect
ed in the northwestern part of North
Dakota. A dust storm was followed
by heavy rains in eastern North Da-
kota last night.
Considerable damage resulted from
the storm in the vicinity of the Twin
Cities. In Minneapolis several build
ings were struck by lightning, light
and power wires were blown down
and trees uprooted. Firemen an
swered % calls in that city during
the height of the storm.
Wire communication was interfer-
ed with and several towns were cut
off from wire communication with
the Twin Cities.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-04-25
C0NFERENCE0F
R0TARIANS IN
CITY BEST YET
Governor of District Thanks
Citizens for Hospitality
Shown During TwO-Days

t"Bon" McClintock of Minneapolis
Rotary Governor of the Ninth dis
trict, asked The Tribune today to
carry his tribute to the Bismarck
conference committee and Bismarck
citizens for, the success of the pre-
sent conference, which he declared
"sets pattern for all Others
\ *There never was the like Of this
conference held in Rotary" he said,
speaking from experience in dis
trict conferences and attendance at
seven International Rotary conven-
tions.
"This conference can be set up as
a pattern for future conferences.
That portrayal of the spirit of the
Northwest and of Rotary in the pag-
cant which opened the conference
has never been excelled in any In
ternational Rotary convention.
81 want to thank the Governor, the
mayor and all connected with the
affair-especially the young ladies
who were hostesses-andt to the citi-
zens generally for their cooperation.
There appeared to be not single
person who has not taken an inter-
est. Bismarck as host city has not
been excelled.
"The ball, banquet and program
was handled in a fine manner. The
conference has been a high class,
refined, gathering, with much fun,
but educational in Rotary in charac-
ter. There is nothing too good l
can say about Bismarck"
Mr. McClintock declared that Ben
jamin Brown of New Orleans and
DR.. Crawford Mccullough of Fort
William, Ontario, representing In
ternational Rotary, felt as he did.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-04-25
BALDWIN MAN
DIES AT HOME
Henry w. Rupp was Promi-
nent Resident There

Henry w. Rupp, aged 63 years and
one month, retired business man and
farmer of Baldwin, died at his home
there yesterday afternoon from tu-
bercular trouble. Funeral services
will be held Sunday afternoon at 2
p. m. at. the Presbyterian church in
Baldwin. with Rev. Haden of Wilton
officiating.
Mr.. Rupp, one Of the prominent cit
liens of the Baldwin region, was born
in Austria Hungary and came to
America AZ years ago. He was mar-
ried in Wisconsin Al years ago at
Cumberland, Wis. Twenty-Five years
ago he located at Baldwin with his
family, and has resided there since.
His widow, Mrs. Christina Rupp,
three sons, Arnold, Fredolen and Ed
mond; one daughter, Mrs. Gust Wood
of Baldwin and one niece, Miss Eta
Rupp, who was reared In the family,
are among the surviving relatives.
One son, Theodore, is deceased.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-04-25
Garden Lovers
Are Going Abroad

New York, April 25.-A group of
American garden lovers and students
"f landscape architecture will study
many of the most important kardens,
villas and estates of England, France
and Italy this summer according ia
the Institute of International Edu-
cation which has arranged the trip.
The leader Of the group, which will
leave this country in July, will be
Edward Lawson, first Fellow in
Landscape Architecture at the Amer
lean Academy in Rome, and now as
sistant Professor of Landscape Arch.
itecture at Cornell University.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-04-25
u. S. READY TO STRIKE IN HONDUF
SAINT PAUL MAN NAMED ROTARY GOVERNOR
CUARDSMEN AND POSSE TRAILING
WEST VIRGINIA OUTLAWS IN HILLS

ed fire They were accompanied by
Il man named Palmer. A bullet from
Palmcr's gun was said by tha sheriff
to have frlled McManaway, who died
instantly. The shcrtf's guns poured
a hail of lead on the outlaws, ap-
parently without effect, and was
himself shot down as he cmptlcd his
two guns He Is said 20 be in selious
condition.
In leading daring Jail delivery
at Lewisburg last fall the Scots had
made the hills their home, defyinG
officers to capture them. Once, when
their hiding place was located. they
drove their pursuers away with n
fussilade of bullets and only re
Gently they swooped down upon Neo-
la and rescued member Of their
band who was being held there un'
der guard for alleged outlawry.
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ON EXCLUSION
Maintain Attitude of Watch
full Waiting Now

Toxic, April 25.-Japanese reaction
to the United States immigration leg
islation is in quiescent state while
officials and public alike are await
ing to learn whether President Cool
idge will sign or veto the measure.
Public bodies are continuing to
meet daily and pass resolutions OF
protest which are being forwarded to
Washington, volume, which is bur.
denng cable facilities.
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Covincton. Virginia. April 25... Ma
tional guardsmcn and posses lea by
civil authorities of two states early
today are combing the western Nir-
ginia hills near Nicola i'm a search
fpr the two Scott brothers. celchtat-
ed mountainecr outlaws, and com
panion who yesterday shot and kill
cd state prohibition agent l.. S. Nc
Manaway and wounded Sheriff Gun
of Bath county, in u gun fight on the
streets of Flynn, near here.
Every searchcr carried orders Ia
"shoot on sight" and shoot to kill
The SCOTS, sought for alleged
whisky manufacturing and as fugi,
tives Of justice, following their es-
cape from Jail at Lewisburg, West
Virginia, last fall, met the two otii-
GERS in the center of town and open
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-04-25
Persian Estates
To Be Farmed BY
German Soldiers

Magdeburg. Germany, April 25.-
Detlef Schmude, former captain in
the Germany army, is about to lead
a company of his former soldiers in
to Persia, where two big estates west
OF Teheran comprising about $4,000
acres have been put at their disposal.
The land and climate are suitable for
the cultivation of cotton. rice. tobacco
and tea.
Srhmude has been the leader Of q
colony of ex-so'diers who have been
cultivating land near Voelpke. but the
colonists are dissatisfied with the
agricultural and political situation in
Germany.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-04-25
AstOr Gives Gift
To Pl lymOuth

Plymouth, April 25.-Lord Astor is
supplementing Lady Astors donation
of $50, 900 to form a housing trust
for Plymouth, by an additional $780,
600.
The situation now is that Lord and
Lady Astor are prepared to found
trust with a joint gift of 100000
which will be used to purchase the
site. build and institute and erect
suitable dwelling houses.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-04-25
LAST RABBIT DRIVE

Wilton, N. D., April 25.-The last
rabbit drive of the spring will be
held next Sunday afternoon, April
,27. The drive will begin at 1880 p.
m. sharp. The start will be from
the John Kiefer residence in Wilton,
thence. south to the AL. Holden farm,
thence east seven miles and North
to Still and West to the starting
point. All drivers are to be at the
Axel Hedberg farm at : ). m.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-04-25
HOPE EREP0RTS
OF SLAYING OF
MARINES FALSE
Washington Maintains Atti-
tude of Watchful Waiting
Following Dispatches
STU ALTON TENSE Z
L. S. Representative Made
Efforts to Bring About
Peace in Honduras

Washington, April 25.--Overnight
advices to- the state and navy depart
ment contained no word of casualties
among the American naval forces at
Tcgucigalpa, capital of Honduras, re-
ported yesterday in unofficial mes
sages from San Salvador.
Officials were inclined to accept
the lack of any official report as II
hopeful sign. They pointed out that
in view of the disturbed condition in
Honduras it would not he unusual if
exaggerated versions of the situation
had trickled across the border into
Salvador.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-04-25
RAINS IN JAMESTOWN

Reports received by The Tribune
early this afternoon were to the eff
feet that it was cloudy in Grand
Forks and Fargo, and was drizzling
rain in Minot.
1t was not showing at anyone of
the II weather stations of the state
at 7 a. m. today. Precipitation re-
ported in "a hours ending at a. M
was: Bowbells, .05; Devils Lake
SO; Dunn Center, .10l; Fessenden
80; Grand Forks, go; jamestown
AT; Langdon, SO; Larimore, 60;
Lisbon, .65: Minot, OF; Napoleon
.O5; Williston, .l6; Moorhead, Mirn
GA.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-04-25
CLOCK MADE OF GLASS

Prague, April 25.-A Bohemian
glass polisher here has constructed
"a clock which, with the exception of
the springs, is made entirely of
glass; The glass plates and pillars
are bolted together with glass
screws. Many of the parts had to
be. made over and over before clock
that would keep time was produced.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-04-25
Russians Kill
Polish Police

Warsaw. April 25.-Forty-eight
Polish rural police have been killed
during recent months in running
fights along the eastern border.
These encounters have been with
bands Of plunderers who make for
avs from across the Russian frontier,
pillaging villages and farms
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-04-25
GOOD SAFETY RECORD

London. April 25.-Only one rail.
way accident involved loss of life in
England during 1928. The years 1901
and 1908 were without single fatal
accident to passengers. In the last
% years, the number of railway
deaths totals only %.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-04-25
BERLIN LOSES
POPULATION

Berlin. April 25.--At the beginning
of 1924 Berlin had n population of
4,004,000, according to official sta
tistics. This is $1,000 less than a
year ago.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-04-25
FRENCH LIKE SPEED

Paris, April 25.--A new 12O-ton
electric locomotive for the Paris
Orleans railway, operating at 1900
volts, is designed to give a speed in
excess of 80 miles an hour.