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Evening star., 1925-10-11

dence and conveying troops from
Rhode Island to New York, Jones had
frequently been cha ased, and many
times was under fire. In each in
stance, however, he escaped by skill
ful seamanship.
'On September /, while off Bermuda
Jones made out five sails. He selected
as his quarry one that he supposed to
be a large merchantmen. and was ia st
closing in when he discovered that
what had seemed to promise a fat
prize was really capable British 2S-
gun frigate. the Solebay. The Provi
dence, no match for the enemy at
tempted to escape, but the English
man at the end OF four hours pursuit
brought her within musket shot and
capture seemed inevitable.
Jones resolved upon an extraordi
nary expedient. Edging away unit
he had brought the frigate astern he
suddenly nut about dead before the
Evening star., 1925-10-11

had contained $500 houses, and was
deliberately burned during the recent
war by the Greeks when they retreat
ed. leaving only five houses standing,
but it is being rebuilt very quickly.
We thought that this might be an
isolated case, but for the next so miles
all was waste, every town and vii
lage having been put to the torch
Inst before we arrived at Alum
Karihissar, we passed what l always
feel is the absolute dividing line be-
tween East and West, a camel cara
van. AS we approached the city over
a long dusty plain, it was stretched
out In single file almost on the hori-
zon and crossing our path at Sisht
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a magnificent view OF the Taurus
Mountains.
1t was like Switzerland, with pine
forests stretching in every direction
for miles and miles, and right up to
and beyond the snoW-line on the noun
tain tops. Waterfalls were crashing
down the mountainside from great
height, and 1t was one of the most
magnificent pieces of scenery imaEi-
nable. AS we climbed the great pass,
and gradually overlooked the plains,
II improved beyond description.
Evening star., 1925-10-11

at a post about 100 yards away, so
l suggested he should fetch them to
help to tow us, but he absolutely re-
fused. l then produced the open
sesame" from Adnan Bey, Turkish
official in Constantinople, and 1t had
magical effect on him. He drew him.
self to attention, saluted, ran for his
men. and was profuse in his apologies
for his lack Of help. .-.,.
We harnessed the soldiers to the
car, and inch by inch we pulled over
the obstruction, and out of danger.
That SO yards took us an hour and
ten minutes. We were soon out of
the gorge and arrived at BoZa NH
Khan, where we came suddenly onto
Evening star., 1925-10-11

dence was signed 81 British men
of.war. mounting over 1000 guns,
were operating off the American coast.
The American Navy at the same mo-
ment consisted of 25 cruisers. mount
ing 422 guns, but only six OF these
vessels had been built for war pur-
poses, the others being converted mer-
chantmen. 1t was in September, 1776.
that John Paul Jones first strikingly
displayed those qualities OF courage
and skill that were to make him the
outstanding naval hero OF the Revo'
luton. While compandins the Provi,
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work, and felt quite elated II con-
ditions enabled us to cover 40 miles
a day.
X X
lila KUSHLA was our objective,
- and 1 must make mention of this
days run, which proved a record up to
the present. Twenty miles from this
place the track disappeared, having
been washed away, leaving 12-foot
drop. AS jumping was not yet one OF
Felix's accomplishments, we returned
and made our way to the end of a small
valley. where there was some sign of
passing of animal transport. The
foothills at the end of the valley be-
came sleeper, and we suddenly came
Evening star., 1925-10-11

wind with every stitch of canvas set i.
allow and aloft. This maneuver was
so unexpected and daring that,
although the brig was forced to pass
within pistol shot. the Englishman
did not sufficiently recover from the
confusion Of the moment to fire until
the Providence was out of range.
For thus saving to the American
Navy a muchneeded ship and subse-
quent costal exploits. netting Is
prizes, Capt. Jones was placed in COM
mand OF the Alfred, in which he con-
tinued his torays against British ship
Evening star., 1925-10-11
Always True.

Tea eacher-George. what Is the differ
ence between capital and labor?
George-Capital is what you lend.
and labor is what it takes to get It
back
Evening star., 1925-10-11

Dangerous, Desolate Asia Minor Fur
nishes Many Thrilling Experiences.
Steering by Compass in Sea Of Mud.
Inch by Inch Over an Obstruction.
Visiting the Birthplace of St. Paul.
Movine River-On Trackless Plain.
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BY F. A. c. FORBES.LEITH.

w YHAT a day we had. You
n who motor on first-class
wv roads, cannot fail to con-
slider the contrast between
Evening star., 1925-10-11
BY WILLIAM s. ODLIN.

- HE American Navy this month
observes Its sesquicentennial,
for IL was $50 years ago next
Tuesday, on October l3, l715,
thai the first definite Step was
New Britain herald., 1925-10-27
land OF ROMANCE
STARTS OFF S7R0N(
New OPERATE Comedy Has Strik
ing Music, Clever Dancing
(By Herald Rev'ewer.)

Occasionally while travelling over
an ocean of ordinary entertainment,
the theatergocr chances across a
beautiful isle, beautiful in setting.
beautiful in music. Such is Land
of Romance" the attraction at Par
sons theater, Hartford, WI oh open
cd last night for a week.
In Land of Romance" the pro-
ducers have resurrected an old type
of operate comedy popular when
actors and actresses had TO have
something besides a clever press
agent-voices that lift you out of
yorr seat, for example, and agility
and histrionic art, for two more en-
amples.
Built along the same lines as the
Chocolate Soldier" with music that
fingers in the mind long after the
lights in the theater have been OK
tinguished, Land Of Romance"
promises to take its place with the
very best in stage productions in
years. 1t is elaborately staged and
costumed. Like all new productions,
it needs bit of polishing here and
there but this will be accomplished
New Britain herald., 1925-10-27
H0LDUP NAN shot,
SO IS Store NAN
PaWtuCket Duel Results in Two
Men in Hospital

Pawtuckct, Oct. 81 R,-A store
proprietor and man who Is al
legged to have attempted to hold him
up late last night ara both in criti-
cal condition Memorial HOSPITAL
here from bullet wounds inflicted
upon one another, A third man,
companion of the alleged bandit, Is
sought.
Albert Abood. 90, the storekeep-
er has a bullet in the abdomen and
surgeons will try to remove Il to-
night to save his life. Alfred Brouil-
lard 26, the alleged bandit, has a
bullet In the jaw and another in the
left leg.
Abood was held up several weeks
ago, and when two young men en-
tered his little shop at Dexter and
Barton streets at about 1850
o'clock, and asked for candy, he
reached instinctively for the revolver
which he had procured against such
an emergency. With no more parley,
according to the story, he told the
police, one of the men. alleged to be
Brouillard, fred at and wounded
him.
Abood bazed away in return and
the alleged bandits fed. Abood was
rushed to the hospital. The police
went there to get his story, ant
soon after arrival taxical
brought Brouillard, who said tina
he was entering a Dexter street stor'
to buy cigarettes the proprietor fret
upon two young men in the stor
and wounded him. Taken befor
Abood, Brouillard was identified a
the alleged bandit who fired,
New Britain herald., 1925-10-27
MANICURE GIRL" AT CAPITOL

Instead OF the ordinary triangle"
'The Manicure Girl" presents what
might we'll be called a "lop-sided
square," In this Paramount Picture
at the Capitol theater, Bebe Daniels
is seen as Maria Maretti; Edmund
Burns Is Antonio Luca, her finance;
Hale Hamilton, the famous stage
star, is James Morgan, and Charlotte
Walker is Mrs, Morgan.
The Keith vaudeville bill has five
first class acts to offer with loads of
good talent.
On Thursday with the change of
program, the feature photoplay at
traction will present charming Mar
ion Davies in "Zander, the Great.
It's her greatest role and a new one
for her as she characterizes Tho
sturdy daughter Of the West.
The vaudeville program will fea'
ture an all girl vaudeville SHOW
which should be a real novelty witt
all the acts composed entirely o
women. The shows are continuou
daily.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-27
MTHE PONY EyPREsSn

The last opportunity to see "The
Pony Express" at the Palace thea
Ter will be tonight. Those who
have not seen 1t will do them
selves an injustice If they do not
attend one of the two performances
this evening, for 1t Is a picture
truly portraying the early American
life in the west when the pony ex-
press was in its infancy, showing
all the hazards, the thrills, the ro-
nance Of those sturdy settlers who
blazed the way across the country
the fruits Of which we of today can
enjoy in safety.
The picture is perfectly directed
the work of Ernest Terrence, Betty
Compson, Ricardo Cortez and Wal
lace Berry Is superb. The Pony
Express is at one time a master.
piece Of historical perturbation and
a masterpiece of thrilling romance
James w. Byett was awarded the
radio set which has been on dis
play at the lobby of the theater
Mr.. Byett had the magic key to tn,
set and succeeded in opening tn,
lock yesterday afternoon,
New Britain herald., 1925-10-27
FINE BILL AT IYCEIrN.

Again tonight Lyceum fans will
have a chance to SEQ that famous
old melodrama, THE Limited Mail"
with Monte Blue supported by cast
which includes Vera Reynolds, Will
lard Louis, Otis Harlan and others.
1t was filmed in the Colorado noun
tains and has kick in~every foot.
The companion feature society
drama, is Peacock Feathers" with
Cullen Lands and Jacqueline Logan,
Two other features, THE Call of
New Britain herald., 1925-10-27
CAREY's CONDITION BETTER.

Pittsburgh, Oct. 27--Max Carey.
captain of the worlds champion
Pittsburgh Pirates, taken to a hos
pital suffering from pleurisy, be-
lieved to be the outcome of an in
jury received in a collision with
"Bucky" Harris during tho worlds
series, is reported to be resting
much easier.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-27

shortly because there are very few
weak spots which need 10 be taken
care OF.
Those who attended the first night
at Parsons last night saw a new
star llaze cross the footllghts. She
is Margaret Merle. dainty and Low
able and having voice that thrills. |
Equally as bright In her field, Is
Joyce White, whose dGnc.ng prove.
to be all that could be asked. The
r. 10 OF prince, taken by John Hutch
ms, was acceplahly handled. Ber.
nard Granville als1 was an import
ant COL In the Joy wheel and Stan
.ey lorde was life-like in his cha-'
acterization Of the American Croesns
Others deserving special mentor
were Claire Madjettc, Manart Kip
pen. Gregory Titolf. Walter Edwh
and That's Lawton. William Hassa9
as the court clown, gave an e:-cellen'
portrayal OF difficult role.
Ter cho. Uses may have beer
assembled but they have avoid"
this vicinity. The chorus In Ian"
Of Romance" is more than some
ming TO I'LL In the background.
can sing real music, for ono thing
strong true music that swells acros.
to the audience and holds 1t en-.
Ichan!ed. And how 1t can dance IT
has 1901 steps and it seems that It's
Lag of tricks IA inexhaustiple. or
It's dancing, the chorus received
leoually as much applause as the
principals,
Two songs which take their place
with the best in the musical COM
edy world are Lantern of Love,
sung by Miss Merle and ensemble
and Land of Romance a solo by
Miss Merle. At last nights perform
: ance she was forced to sing thu
latter until she was quite out o
Ibreath. " the audience had IT
way she would have been singing !
lyet, Other musical numbers whicl
Island out are 1.-The Singers Career
by Miss Madjette and Mr.. Forde; j
You Arc In Love With a Girl b
Mr.. Hutchins and ensemble; "Firs
Kiss of Love" by Miss Merle an
!. ensemble; when the Only ON
Meets the Only One" by Miss Merl
and Mr.. Hutchins, and Love
King" by Misses Merle and Mad
iette and Messrs. Hutchins an
Forde.
- "The Lntavian Chant sung by n
q. chorus was also we'll received. III
~ transition OF the chant into sync'
~ patcd time might be eliminate
VI without harm. Tho spell which
~ woven over the audience by II
;, chant is broken when it snaps IN
Jazz tempo. BY the transition Mi
a. White is given an opportunity
no dance but the change is too suddt
on for an audience which HAS bee
We carried across the ocean 10 Il
,ss charming land of Latavia,
of Land of Romance" is present.
tv bv John Meehan and James
X. Elliott. The book and lyrics are
RAYMOND w. Peck and the music
he Percy Wenrich. 1t is staged by J
aft liam Mitchell. The dances are
he John Boyle. The attraction CARR
X its own orchestra. Matinee pc
en formances will be given Wednesdi
he and Saturday afternoons.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-27

the Mate,"wlth William Fairbanks,
and passionate Youth" starring
Frank Mayo, Beverly Bayne, Pau
line Garon and Bryant Washburn,
will be shown Thursday and on Fri
day afternoon only.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-27

The first farmers institute ever
held in America was at Hudson,
Wis, 1885.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-27
A "Halowe' en- Dance

will be given by tho Ladies' Sick
Benefit Society "Donan" for the
members and their families only on
Thursday, Oct. 10th, 8 p. m. at
$40 Arch Street
Seward daily gateway., 1925-10-07
Athletic Club Holds Meeting Last Night;
 Membership Growing

The first business meeting of the Seward Athletic Club was held last evening in the club house rooms, .ap- proximately thirty members of the newly formed organization being pres- ent. Bylaws were read and adopted and a House Committee appointed to start the ball rolling immediately with respect to preparing the gymnasium for the coming winters activities.
 It was announced that the member ship of the association now totals six ty-one and is steadily mounting. It was reported the sum of $91 had been collected during the past month. A vote of thanks was presented to the Town Council, to Odd Fellows organi- zation and to the many citizens of the community who have all sponsored the formation of the Seward Athletic CluD. -t -.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-10-07
ONLAST TRIP OF SEASON
 WESTERN PORTS
ALASKA STEAMSHIP VESSEL TO PROCEED TO SEATTLE ON
 RETURN FROM WEST

The arrival of the steamer Redondo of the Alaska Steamship Company, in port next Saturday will mark the com pletion of the vessels run to the west ward this season, according to the To- cal office of the company. No cargo will be transferred to the steamer Yu- kon this week, but instead the vessel will sail via the Inside passage direct for Seattle.
 Reservations are being sold locally for the Seattle trip and for the bene- fit of any who are considering voy- aging to Seattle it is stated saloon deck fare of $70 will prevail.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-10-07
FOREST RANGERS EXAMINATIONS HELD OCTOBER 2S
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS TO BE HELD AT CORONA THE
 LAST OF THIS MONTH

In order to grant Alaskan residents an opportunity to take competitive civil service examinations without the expense of travelling to distant points the United States Civil Service has appointed a Cordova board consist ing of Shirley Baker of the Bureau of Fisheries, w. J. Mcdonald and L. c. Pratt of the Forest Service. MT. Pratt will act as secretary of the board.
 The duties of the named board are to generally represent the commis- sion in all the business; to supervise and conduct examinations; to make such investigations as may be requir- ed by the commission, and to perform such other duties as the commission may direct.
 The civil service commission an- nounces a competitive eXamaination for the position of forest ranger will be held in Cordova on Tuesday, Octo- Der 2S, 1925. This examination will be open to all citizens of the United States between the ages of 21 and 35 years and who meet physical, educa- tional and other requirements.
 Application blanks and detailed in formation may be obtained at the of flee of the Forest Supervisor, Cordova.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-10-07
Your Printing g
 Order
WILL RECEIVE PROMPT ATTENTION
 AT THE GATEWAY OFFICE

THE GATEWAY operates complete job printing plant and is at all time pleased to furnish prices on any piece of work, wheth- CT it be an order for calling cards or book let.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-10-07
ALASKA CAFE FOR SALE

HENSNH ONT FOh SHIE
 We'll established, new lease, fixtures all standard restaurant equipment, three over French brick range, cop per steam table, twelve stool coun- ter, five dining tables, two boxes, new meat block, o., P. Co.,, Syracuse china dishes, low rent, Al location, excellent ,buyrfor man and wife. Write F. ,. Finn, Prop, Box 1924, Seward Alaska. I2-1
Seward daily gateway., 1925-10-07

!: |. :. |: :. ss s !: .s :. :: T :: :s r r :t Ia WHO WANTS TO KNOW? :s :t 1 !: T a F :s |; .s r s ' ss r q T r F Ifia single salmon has ten thousand young ones how many will the married ones have?- $s aE If a cannibal chief eats grass wid- ow will he get hay fever? What does the weather do to get talked about?
 !, HOW can a pint of raisins make three quarts Al 5s hsts fa th f1 l5 -t}
 Is cold boiled ham cooked in hot water?
 If the hero in the movies swallows an insult does he choke?
 If girl refused to marry man who lied to her would she be an old maid ?
 Do they call it a still when it is running l Where does all the water come from that comes down in Seward?
Evening star., 1925-04-16

Boys Shirts, of
white striped mate
rials, also plain blue
and fancy weaves
attached-collar and
neckband styles, with
double yoke b a c k.
Sizes 125l 10 IA neck
measure. Some sub
ject to slight irnper-
fections, while others
are perfect quality.
Evening star., 1925-04-16
D. c. LED 19STATES
/ IN AID FOR FRENCH
Committee for Devastated
France, Ending Work, Re-
B ports S7,046 Given.

Reporting completion of it's work. the
American Committee for Devastated
France, Inc, today made public
hgures showing that the District of
Columbia led 19 States in contribut.
ing funds for the relief activities,
with total cash donation of S7,04B.
This was more than the total contrib.
nted by IA States, as follows: Ala
bama, West Virginia, Montana, Ari.
2ona, Florida, North Dakota, Arkan-
sas, South Carolina. South Dakota.
mississippi. New Mexico, Idaho, Wyo-
hing and Nevada.
The five other States whose gifts
did not compare in size with the Dis
trict's contribution were Vermont,
Utah. New Hampshire, Iowa and
North Carolina.
Received Nearly Five Million.
In presenting TO local members of
the committee a summarized state
ment of its work from April 1, 1918,
to March 81, 1924, Miss Anne Nor
gan, chairman of the executive COM
mfutee. states in the preface that
'th1 committee regarded itself always
as y trustee, responsible to its donors
and friends"
The statement points out that the
committee received in the United
&C
and supplies. OF this amount 1856
per cent, or S3,6SS, ,S73.44, was sent
to France. Receipts and disburse-
Hnents are fully accounted for in the
summary.
The principal services developed in
France, it is pointed out, have been
taken over by French committees.
The original policy of the committee
was to build toward the time when its
y1-rNf Il
turned over to French organizations,
thereby reducing to a minimum the
after-waste of war and insuring the
continuing effectiveness of the serv-
ices established.
Work to Go On.
The principal services mentioned. it
Is stated were the French Committee
for Public Libraries, organized to con-
troll and develop the public libraries
established in the Aisne and in Paris
by the American committee, and
which will disseminate American
methods and seek to found other
libraries of like nature; the Training
Camp for Scout Leaders, an out
growth of the five scout demonstra-
tions conducted by the committee; the
Association for the Improvement of
Service for the Sick, which plans to
construct training SCHOOL IOr IuV
nurses and a hospital of 500 beds, and
the Association for Social Hygiene of
the Aisne, formed to maintain stand
ards which the American committees
work in public health nursing estab-
lished.
In "A letter to The Star, Rouget d.
Jenkins. executive vice president of
the committee. said:
with this filing of it's final record,
the American committee wishes to ex-
press to the Washington Star it's graft
tude for the courtesy and attention ac-
corded its affairs"
Evening star., 1925-04-16
LIQUOR BEQUEATHED
TO CHURCHES IN WILL
Hospitals to Share in Supply of
Charles William Troughton.
Negro Scholarships Founded.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, April 16.-His stock
of wines and liquors, bought before
the present prohibition law for medici-
nal purposes" is bequeathed to hos.
pitfalls and Protestant churches and
scholarship trust funds are provided
for two Southern negro schools, by
the will OF Charles William Troughton
of New York, filed yesterday. Trough
ton died March %. A letter to the exc
cutors accompanying the will directs
how the liquors are to be distributed
The estate, except for bequests of
jewelry and small amounts of money
to relatives and friends, is placed in
trust for the widow, Florence Ada
Troughton. who is to receive the in
come during her life. At her death
the estate is to be used in establish
ing scholarship trust funds for Hamp-
ton Normal and Agricultural Insti-
tute. Hampton, Va, and Tuskegee
Normal and Industrial Institute, Tus-
kegee, Ala. This money will be used
to assist "such poor. ambitious, de-
serving negro boys and girls to pur-
sue their education" who express
their intention to devote their lives
to the service and benefit of the me-
gro race in the United States"
No valuation of the estate is given
except "over 10000"
Evening star., 1925-04-16
Police Instructed
To Enforce LatU
For Clean Streets
Sullivan Tells Men to
Wdtch for Violations
and Apply Remedy.

With the advent of Spring when
the trees are budding and Washing
ton is beginning to take on it's warm
weather attractiveness, Mai. Sullivan
today instructed police to cooperate
In maintaining the good appearance
of the city by endeavoring to pre-
vent throwing of waste paper and
miscellaneous refuse on the streets
The superintendent called the at
tention of his men to the section of
the police regulations which states
that no person shall throw any dirt
ashes, paper or refuse of any kind
upon any street or alley.
Where the practice is observed
of repeated deposits or accumulations
of waste paper or refuse matter, eff
forts should be made to find out the
cause and the persons responsible
so that the condition may be RENE
died" Maj. Sullivan said in the order
Evening star., 1925-04-16
II Regular S.
Juvenile Suits

Choice OF collar attached or
sport styles, in a large assort-
ment OF new patterns in
striped percales, also plain
white and tan. All made with
double-yoke backs. Full-cut
sizes from 8 to 10 years of age.
Some perfect quality; others
subject to slight imperfections.
Evening star., 1925-04-16
BALDWIN Is H0N0RED.

NEW YORK, April 16.-Roger n
Baldwin, convicted on a charge of
unlawful assembly, and sentenced on
April 9 in Paterson. n. j., to six
months imprisonment. has been
unanimously nominated for president
of the Civic Club of New York. an
organization of liberal tendencies, 1t
was announced.
Baldwin, director of the Civil Liber-
ties League of New York, was con-
victed in connection with a parade and
riot of striking silk workers at Pat
erson the night of October 6.
Evening star., 1925-04-16
SCHOOL SITES STUDIED.
Budget, District and School Of
fieials Make Tour.

a number of school and playground
sites recommended for inclusion in the
school budget for the next fiscal year
were inspected yesterday by Budget
Bureau, District Government and
school officials.
The inspection party was composed
of F. j. Bailey and George B. Ken
nedy of the Budget Bureau, Assistant
District Engineer Commissioner Hol-
eombe, superintendent of Schools
Frank w. Ballou, Assistant Superin-
tendent Robert l.. Haycock and James
T. Lloyd, president of the Board of
Education.
If you want work, read the want
columns of The Star
Evening star., 1925-04-16

that are ideal for school wear.
Belted model coat, with one pair
Of full lined knickerbocker pants.
Sizes to II years.