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Evening star., 1924-09-07

monials, and is the first memorial di-
rectly dedicated to the share borne by
the women of the Mayflower in es-
tablishing the colony of Plymouth, to
be placed in the town where they
proved such true helpmates.
The site is in the Brewster garden,
part of the original location Of the
first meersteSds laid out in 1620-21,
the plan of which still exists in the
Plymouth County registry of deeds.
The waters of the spring, which is on
the back portion of the land once
granted to Elder William Brewster Of
the Mayflower Pilgrims, flows by the
spot selected for the statue and forms
n little pool directly in front Of it..
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come from the Canary Islands, ac-
cording to Roy Campbell, collector of
customs at Laredo and large grower
of onions in the Laredo district He
said that 10000 pounds had already
been exported from the Canary Is
lands, but that this quantity would
have to supply all the world He
said growers of onions and onion
plants In southwest Texas normally
use $4,000 pounds of seed. A large
part of the 10000 pounds exported
would be used in small packages by
retailers. he said, thus further cur
failing the actual market growers
supply.
Mr.. Campbell was unable to esti-
Evening star., 1924-09-07

cording to information received by
local growers. The export supply Of
the Canary Islands is exhausted and
there is no possibility of the seed be-
ing obtained from any other source,
1t is said.
This information was contained in
a telegram to Representative John
Garner from the United States De-
partment of Agriculture. The de-
partment's information was based on
a cable from the American consul at
Tenerife, Canary Islands. The con-
sui said the islands had no seed for
export.
All OF the seed for growers of Ber-
muda onions throughout the world
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BUST OF PRINCE SHOWS
LIKENESS TO EDWARD VII
New York Sculptor Completes
Work, Copy of Which Is
Sent to President.
Special Dispatch to The Star.


NEW YORK. September 6.-In his
studio, at Al Grammercy Park, Alex
andre Zeitlin. American sculptor, has
Just completed a bust portrait of the
Prince of Wales. A copy of the por-
trait has been presented by the
sculptor to President Coolidge. -
The bust portrait is only about
1or. inches in height and bears
resemblance to King Edward VII,
grandfather to the present prince.
The sculptor has studio filled
with many interesting art objects,
including two examples which were
displayed at the Paris Salon in 1914.
The Resume" and a study for
fountain figure, the latter notable
for its fine modelling.
Among other pieces there is a re-
production of bust of King Ed
ward VII. which the sculptor de-
signed when the King was the Prince
of Wales.
The latest figure. or bust of the
prince, was photographed by De Witt
c. Ward last week. The photographer
has taken pictures of many celebrities.
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A man came running down the pier
just as the steamer was starting. The
boat having moved off seven or eight
rect, he took a flying leap and landed
on the steamer head first. He Law
stunned for two or three minutes, and
when he came to. the boat had gone
nearly a quarter of mile. Raising
ms head and looking back, he ex-
claimed: What jump"
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The base OF the memorial is a 12-ton
granite boulder, which was quarried
on the Holmes estate at Rocky Nook.
Kingston. close by the latter home of
Gov. William Bradford. The statue
personifies young woman of three
centuries ago, standing in an easy
posture. with her gaze directed into
the future years
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mate the extent of the shortage of
seed for southwest Texas growers,
but sa,d it would be cons cradle.
Practically all onion growers have
some seed. but not enough to meet
their needs. he said
Evening star., 1924-09-07

The Yellow Sea of China is popular
~ supposed to be so called because
of its muddiness, but scientists have
proved that 1t derives it's color from
a multitude of minute living or
ganisms.
Evening star., 1924-09-07
STONE HONORS MEMORY
OF PILGRIM MAIDEN
Statue Erected at Plymouth as
Tribute to, Work of
Woman Settlers.

Special Dispatch to The Star
PLYMOUTH, Mass, September g.
The statue of the Pilgrim Maiden,
presented to Plymouth by the Society
of New England Women was dedi-
Gated Thursday with suitable cere-
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BERMUDA ONION SEED
FAMINE is FORECAST
Canary Island Export Supply Ex-
hausted and There Is No
Other Source.

Speci0 Dispatch to The Star
LAREDO. Tex. September 6.-Ber-
muda onion growers of the United
States and other parts of the world
are facing famine Of the seed of the
odoriferous tubers for planting. ac
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-17

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ECHO GUIDES BLIND
 ALASKA PORCUPINE OWL

The amazing manner In which na- ture has modified animal life in the bleak Arctic to meet the rigors of the climate proves very interesting to the scientific mind, declares J. P. Chis- holm, trapper and big game hunter from the upper Koyukuk river, Alaska who is at the Hotel New Arlington, says the Seattle Post-Intelligencer of recent date.
 "The snowshoe rabbit is perhaps the best known of these, but the least known and perhaps the strangest Is the porcupine owl" he says. Unlike the owl specimens of temperate clim- es, he can see only in the daylight, and as the night lasts six months long there it can be seen that he IS as bad. of course if he could see only in the dark, because the days, too, are half year long.
 gro overcome this, nature has giv- en him a curious equipment and ln- stincts. He has resonant and vib- rant voice, which at a distance sounds like river boats whistle. He uses his voice in the same manner apparently, as the mariner uses his siren in heavy fog. He hoots and then listens intently. If there is an obstruction in the way, he will get the echo, and it is surprising how he can get around hummocks and avoid bad going. Even man or a four footed beast of prey carries an echo to his finely attuned ear.
 "His hoot is also a warning to oth- CT creatures to clear the way, for equipped as he is with porcupine
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ODD FELLOWS DANCE

Odd Fellows Hall Saturday night; all invited to attend. A good time and excellent music. Admission, $1.00.
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ALASKAN EEL is FISH TALE
 HERO SAYS CASSIDY

Alaska eels are perhaps the most eccentric creatures in the known world, according to a story told by G. P. Cassidy pioneer Alaska pros pector at the Hotel Northern, says a recent issue of the Seattle P,-I.
 When the eels leave the headwa- ters of the Porcupine river for the south every fall" he says, "they tray el Indian file, each hanging to the tail of the man in front relying on the instinct and sagacity of their lead CT to guide them through the turbul ent, glacier-fed channels.
 "The natives watch anxiously for the annual migration of the cells, for they depend largely upon these for their winter food Late in the fall natives can be seen patiently waiting on the bank, on the alert for wh"' looks like big link of sausage to rip pie the bosom of the river.
 By catching the leader, the natives are able to pull in the eels hand over hand like a rope, singing a weird song of thanksgiving while SD enga~ ed. Of course, the most skillful fish erman in the village is assigned to the work of snaring the leader of the eel run When he is successful he is idolized as a sort of Babe Ruth and toreador combined. The comliest maiden in the village is offered him in marriage, if he is single, and if he is already welded he can take her any way if he wants to-"
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LIsIEi.:

Everybody is doing It now! What" The Turkey Trot to Dryden's Grocery Why? Because the prices are right; the more sales. the lower tue prices. his stock Is small and fresh on every boat Service day or night
 Fox trot delivery.
 Phone Madison 6z. 'f
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quills, he can more than hold his own in battle, in spite of his lack of sight. The quills will penetrate the thickest fur or hair of any animal and drive through the thickest clothing of man.
 "The owl can't fly being weighted down with quills. He travels amazing
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-17
MANY HAVE APPENDICITIS
 DON'T KNOW IT

Much so-called stomach trouble is really chronic appendicitis. This can often be relieved by simple glycerine, buckthorn bark, etc, as mixed in Ad- lerika. Most medicines act only on lower bowel but Adlerika acts on BOTH upper and lower bowel, and re- moves all gases and poisons. Brings out matter you never thought was in your system. Excellent for obstinate constipation.-Seward Drug Co.
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distances over the ice in winter, spreading his wings like sails and travelling with the wind. He picks out the channel of course, by the ec- ho. Many a Cheechacko, hearing porcupine owl go by. has rushed to the river looking for the steamboat"
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-17

Big Leap Year dance for Saturday. Al leligibles better get ready and do a little accepting.
 Admission price s1O0.
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WANTED-Ten thousand men with long hair and whiskers to call at the o. K. Barber Shop. If
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FOR RENT-Furnishe house. SIX rooms and bath, furnace. See Dough- rety. If
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-17

New shipment of Nen-s Overcoats Trbach tf
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CAMPAIGN MANAGER FOR
 COOLIDGE

William M Butler, a member of the National Republican Committee, who will have charge of the Coolidge Pre- sidential campaign.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-01-17

Card party, Jan. 29th, I. o. o. F. hall by Seward Auxiliary. Adm soc.
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FOR RENT-Furnishe flat; four rooms and bath See Dougherty. If
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Eastman kodaks, Seward Drug Go. If
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FOR SALE-At a sacrifice. six rooms and bath; see Dougherlv. If
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Dry Cleaning oone al Jordan's Val ct Service. If
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-11
PLANF0R
KALL|POL|S
IS READY
100 Entrants Expected to
Compete in Bobbed-Hair
Beauty Contest

Final arrangements for the Kali
lipolis Grotto excursion to Marshal
Hall tomorrow have been completed
by the outing committee, headed by
Stephen H. Takes, announcement
was made today.
From the beginning of the tradi-
tional race program to the final
band concert on the homeward-
bound steamer Charles Macalester,
the preparations are complete. :
Chairman Takes said today that
he expected more than 100 entrants
in the bobbed-hair beauty contest,
which is to be the feature Of the
outing, before the first boat starts
for the river resort.
The judges, whose decision ia to
be governed largely by the attrac.
tiveness Of the entrants bobs, are
three beauty experts-Miss Belle
Orme, Thomas Contella and Joseph
Ofano. They alsI are to take into
consideration each girls general
effectiveness, neatness and grace.
but the importance Of the bob is
paramount.
The winner is to receive a gold
wrist watch, donated by the Kay
Jewelry Company; the second prize
is a silk kimona, from Lansburgh
& Bro, and the third Is a string OF
Du Barry pearls. given by Sydney
NJ. SelingeT.
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WALES To VISIT
AMERICAN
CAPITAL
Heir to British Throne Will
Dine With President
and Mrs. Coolidge
TIMES sTAEf PHOTO

The Prince of Wales will be the
guest of President and Mrs. Cool.
idge shortly after he arrives in
the United States next month, It
was made known unofficially today.
The heir to the British throne,
who is coming over to the United
States primarily to see the inter-
national polo matches on Long
Island, probably will come to
Washington directly after he ar
rives in New York on the S. S.
Berengaria.
Arrangements are in charge Of
the State Department, and definite
plans will not be made until it is
known exactly at which time the
Berengaria will dock IN New York
harbor.
1t Is believed. however, that It
will arrive Saturday. August 80,
and that the prince will be greeted
by the British ambassador, Sir
Esme Howard; Third Assistant Sec.
rotary Of State j. Butler Wright,
and Major Oscar M. Solbert, Presi.
dent Coolidge's junior aide, who will
act as aide to the Prince of Wales
during the entire period of his visit
to this country.
1t was proposed originally that
the Prince of Wales visit the
United States incognito as Baron
Renfrew, but 1t is now said that
he will be known as the Prince Of
Wales on a holiday. So far as
can be ascertained, the visit of the
future British King to Washington
will be confined to a call at the
White House and luncheon there.
Only the President, Mrs. Coolidge,
and their son, John, will be present,
inasmuch as the family is now in
deep mourning because Of the
recent death of Calvin Coolidge, jr.
Directly following his visit to
Washington, the Prince of Wales
with his encourage will go to the
nome OF Mr.. and Mrs. James A.
Burden. on Long Island, where
he. will stay during the period of
the polo matches,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-11
SUGGESTS WAY
TOSAFEGUARD
AIR MAIL
p. c. Would Have Parachute
Device Save Sacks in
Case of Accident

John w. Currell, Washington me.
chanic, originator of the transcon.
tinental lighted air mail route.
which Post Office Department OK.
perts organized and adapted for
the United States aerial mail serv-
ice, has suggested a device for the
protection of air mail, in case of
accident, to the National Advisory
Committee of Aeronautics, II was
learned today.
Mr.. Currell enclosed the sugges-
ton in a letter to G. w. Lewis,
director of aeronautical research Of
the advisory committee.
The plan, briefly, is to store the
mail sacks in the cockpit of The
planes, the sacks to be attached
to parachute. In case of an ac-
cident, when the mail seems in
peril, lever would throw out the
floor of the cockpit, discharging the
mail cargo. The parachute, of a
noticeable color, is designed to as
sure both safe descent and early
detection from the ground.
Mr.. Currell said he suggested the
Improvement after reading of an
accident in which the mail was de.
stroyed. Often the air mail car
RES valuable matter, and its loss
might lead to damage suits and
other claims against the Govern.
ment
Mr.. Lewis has forwarded the sug.
Eestion to c. F. Egge, general su.
perintendent of the mail division
Post Office Department, for an.
prevail and further action.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-11
GUARDSNEN To
TAKE VOTE ON
INSURANCE
Referendum Will Be Conduct.
ed During Encampment
at Camp Humphreys

During the two weeks of summer
training of the National Guard,
covering this week and next at
Camp Humphreys. referendum on
the life insurance plan initiated by
Major General Anton Stephan, COM
mander Of the guard. will be con-
Quoted.
General Stephan has applied for
lie insurance. totaling $4,000, 900,
for the LOO men Of the guard. The
insurance will be written on the
group plan. Under the provisions
OF the policy, privates will be in.
sured for $4,000; non-commissioned
officers for $4,000, and officers for
SIS, 900.
When privates and non.comnis.
stoned officers re.enlist, 1000 NAV
be added until a maximum of
$4,000 Is reached. The premiums
to be paid by the guardsmen, upon
their consent being given, win be
deducted from their pay. The in.
surance will be available for guards.
men without medical examination
and without regard for civilian &C.
cupation. The soldiers will be given
access to the nursing service Of the
company.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-11

Organization of Staff is Now
CompIete-Weeks on Tour
of inspection

Settling of a definite date when
the War Department will begin
sending its world-war bonus COM
putations to the Veterans Bureau
for action was imminent today
when Secretary Of War Weeks,
with Adjutant General Robert C.
Davis, inspected the adjusted COM
pensation section of the War De-
partment.
The visit showed that organize
ton of the section, under super
vision of General Davis, is prac-
tically complete, in a little less
than the two-month organization
limit.
Training Work Over.
1t was necessary to train the
employees to use the especially built
adding machines, and to acquaint
them with various technical details
OF the work. This training Is now
in its final stages.
Secretary Weeks and General
Davis were accompanied on their
tour Of inspection by Major John
N. Smith, executive officer of the
bonus section, and other officers.
The Veterans Bureau is ready
to handle the bonus claims as soon
as the War Department sends
them in, according to Major w. o.
Clark. in. charge Of the bureaus
adjusted compensation activities.
Basement Taken Over.
The spacious basement of the
Arlington building has been taken
over almost altogether by the bonus
workers. more space will be needed.
A survey showed that 2S, 200 square
feet will be needed for the filing
system alone.
At present the files are crowded
into one long section of the base
ment. Another section is occupied
by empty desks.
Finance Officer John I. Spreckel-
myer has completely organized his
forces. He also has charge Of the
addressing machines, for which 300,-
900 addressing blanks have been
requisitioned as the initial order.
The computing office is equipped
with specially constructed typewrit-
ers and adding machines. The
clerks also are to be aided by an
ingenious series of charts, which
show the amount due a veteran at
a glance.
1t was suggested today that one
reason for the delay In getting the
actual work started was that nu-
merous cases have gone to the
legal departments Of the War and
Navy Departments for decision, and
some will go to the Attorney Gen.
eral. The need for specific rules
in disputed claims has become i'm
perative lately. with the large num-
Der Of debatable questions coming
up daily. The impossibility of han
ding each case on its individual
merits is so pronounced that the
departments are to abide by iron.
clad general rules, always having
before them, however, the policy of
giving the veteran the benefit Of
q doubt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-11
DEFENSE DAY ORDERS
RECEIVED IN DISTRICT

Orders for participation in the
Defense Day test have been re-
ceived by 1000 District officers and
enlisted men in the organized army
reserves from headquarters in Bal
timore. Every officer and enlisted
man is to report his presence or
availability. Not all officers are
to report to the same place. Nor
is 1t required that they report In
person, if this is impossible
The orders direct all assigned or
attached officers or men to report
to their commander in person, or
by letter, and for unassigned or de.
tached officers to report to the
civilian committee in charge Of ar
rangements. This calls for the
local detached officers to report to
Major J. Franklin Bell, or some
members Of the committee of which
he is chairman,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-11

SNOW favors pin, the man.
ufacture of which is mere de-
tail. EVERETT, a splendid ar
fist and lover of the column, is
in favor of the B. B. button, pin
and creed and will, we are sure,
send US designs. BLADEN, an
other clever artist, has promised
to send designs, and we ask that
other artists do likewise, these to
be printed.
In the meantime will all fans,
readers and contribs write us
frankly and honestly, as to their
views about these pins and the
thoughts they will stand for?
We don't want to jump at this
as a fad and then forget all
about it. Let's talk it over.
Write us your views.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-11
Presidents Engagements

1880 a. m.-Japanese charge
d'affaires to present the Japa-
nese military mission to Presi-
dent Coolidge.
1915 p. m.-General Rich
ards, mayor of Baltimore, and
Victor Leon, to present an in
vitation to the President to at
tend unwilling of Lafayette
statue on September 6.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-11
{ NPL0YES
A|[)EDBY
PLAN
Congress Gets Data That Will
Show Where Injustice
Has Been Done

That the class specifications for
the Federal employees, written by
the Personnel Classification Board,
are to be used by the department
in making their final estimates
Of their expenditures for the COM
ing fiscal year became known to-
day.
The specifications virtually will
furnish a cross-indexing Of per-
sonnet salaries for the budget bu-
reau and for Congress.
Provides Needed Information.
It will give a detailed view Of the
average salaries being paid in the
Federal establishments for various
types and classes of work, and will
provide personnel information of
a kind that has never been avail
able before.
The recent circular letter Of the
Budget Bureau to the departments
stipulated that the salary estimates
must be on the basis Of class
specification.
The average Of salaries, and the
different classes of work will be of
great value to the Budget Bureau,
and to the Congressional appropria-
ton committee in showing the
classes of work in which promotions
have been most in evidence, and
the others in which salaries have
been stationary.
In this manner, equitable read
justments of salary problems can
be made whenever necessary. The
chief value of the class specifica-
tions, for the present, at least, will
be in furnishing just this kind of
information.
All class specifications will be dis
tributed to the department. IN ''~'a
for the final estimates which must
be in the hands or the Au.,>
reau not later than September Is.
The personnel board is expecting
the public printer to be able to
start this distribution within the
next few days.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-11
CHARGED WITH HoLD-UP
AFTER LOSING AT CRAPS

Loser In a craps game, police
say, John j. Foley. twenty.seven,
1855 Neal street northwest. tried to
recoup some of his fallen fortunes
by holding up Minority M. Owens.
colored, 1902 Ninth street north.
west, whom he believed to have
been participant in the game.
According to police, Foley robbed
Owens of $23. but was arrested
shortly afterward following a chase
through the fashionable uptown die
trict.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-11
STILL TRUE TO HIM.

The other night the "OnIy girl'
Got mad at me and, then,
She told me that she didn't wish
To see my face again.
To drown my sorrow i bought o pint
OF Sympathetic" gin,
I drank IL all, and right away
My troubles did begin.
When came to the sun was ND
And shining In my cell,
And I'll confess 1 was q mess,
didn't feel SO well.
They took me In to see the Judge,
He wasn't very kind,
He told me I would have to pay
A thirty dollar fine,
For being drunk and fighting
In a public dining place.
paid the thirty "berries"
With a smile(?) upon my face.
Hereafter when we have q fuss
I'll stay away from gin,
1 need my "bucks," yes, ev'ry one,
To have when we begin
Housekeepin', yep, my "babe" and me;
The Same one? Sure, yOu see,
fixed II up the next day,
She said she still loves me.
C. BERNARD C.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-11
DEVOTION TO WORK is
URGED UPON MASoMS

Unselfish devotion to work is the
need Of the hour. according to
Lieutenant Colonel Thomas ], Dig.
on, retired army chaplain, who
spoke yesterday at the Masonic
open.air services held on Temple
Heights, Connecticut avenue and
California street.
Attending the services were about
500 persons who heard Colonel
Dixon, known as the Flower chan.
lain" for his habit during the
war Of decorating the graves Of
soldiers for whom he performed
the last rites. Past Grand Master
Cyrus G. Coombs directed the serv.
ices and Grand Master Charles r.
Roberts sang two solos.