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New Britain herald., 1925-08-24

lond, handlelike projection to the southwest. The greatest width of this peninsula is six miles and it Is Is miles long, with ridge of hills running throughout its length like backbone. Steep to the east and covered with pines, tho west slope Is very gradual and Is a region of plantations. Due 10 the abundant rainfall, good crops of grain and vegetables are obtained for the mar kets of Revel and Riga.
 "Dagoe. with an area of about third of it's larger sister, is less visit cd and consequently little known. The Island of Harry. to the north east. is its port Of call for the steam- CTS from Hapsal on the mainland, There Is also landing place at Nina Point on the north shore, al- though the shoals prevent large steamers from approaching close to the shore. All the ports of theBe islands are closed by ice for several weeks during the winter, the length of the closed period depending upon the seasons. which vary.
 Many Ancient Fortresses
 "rhe islands have long been con- sldered of military importance, as the remains Of hill fortresses and lofty ring-Walls of pagan date, found along the coast and in many parts of the interior, give evidence. In the 18th century they were oc- cupied by Wademar, king of the Danes. and his men, who built a strong fortified castle. This castle was later destroyed by the Estho- nians who followed the conquest of the island by the Knights of the Sword. In 1859 the islands were sold to Denmark, which nation in turn surrendered them to Sweden. They were incorporated with Russia in 1721 and remained under her do- minion until after the World war, when they were returned to the Es- thonians.
 During the World war the sworbe Peninsula on Oesel embraced a battery of 1c-inch naval guns and was often bombed by enemy air planes. There were Notifications on both islands throughout the war and landings were made by the German forces in the vicinity of Tagga Bay. on the north shore of oesel, in 1917. The two islands surrendered to the German forces on Oct. 16. 1917. Located at the junction of the Gulf of Finland and the Baltic Sea, and not far from the mouth Of the Gulf Of Bothnia, they are considered of great strategic value"
New Britain herald., 1925-08-24
PACIFIC PROBLEMS
 BEFORE ASSEMBLY
Scientific Solution to Questions Is Sought

Tokyo, Aug. 24 Rl-The commit tee Of Ways and Means of the third Pan-Pacific conference which is to be held at the Tokyo Imperial Un- iversity in October. 1926, already has extended frotnal invitations, through the Japanese foreign office, to the United States, Great Britain and other nations with interests in the Pacific Ocean.
 The first conference was held in Honolulu In 1920. it's purpose being to study all scientific questions re- garding the Pacific and to promote friendly relations among the nations bordering It's shores. The second conference took place in Australia in 1923.
 The third conference. next year, Is ts last for 12 days. Prince Kotohito Kanin has been elected its honor ary president, the Premier of Japan is 10 serve as honorary chairman, while the diplomatic representatives, of the nations invited. the ministers of foreign affairs and of the depart ment of education. the President Of the House of Peers and tho Mayor of Tokyo will serve as honorary vice. chairman. Dr. Jyoii Sakursai, pro lessor at the Tokyo Imperial Unl- versity, has been appointed chair man of the Ways and Means com mittee of the scientific barley. It Is expected that some Of the most prominent scientists in the world will he In attendance,
 The conference Is to be divided in It's functioning into general discus son and group sessions which are to conduct more specific research h. to the physical and biological prob lems of the Pacific. They will deal with such matters as racial differ ences from 3 purely scientific point of view, broadcasting on the Pacific, seismic phenomena and meteoro- logical conditions.
 The subjects to be discussed in the general sessions have been divided into three general groups as follows:
 1. Present knowledge on physical and biological phy in the Pacific. the tidal movements, tenn perturc of waters and allied topics.
 ,. Radio broadcasting and aerial currents on the Pacific. the obstacles to wireless transmission and means to overcome them.
 3, Structure of the earth and its movements in the districts border ing on the Pacific. earthquakes, ele- vation and depression of land along the shore. and similar subjects.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-24
Royal Aero Club Names
 Its Pilots For Races

London, Aug. A P>--It has been decided to send Henri Baird and Hubert Broad to America to repre- sent the Royal Aero club as pilots In the Schneider Cup race at Bal timore in October. Baird will fly a Supermarine Napier monoplane and Broad Gloster III Napier bi- plane.
 As result of recent tests 1t has been decided to fit Broad's machine with metal floats. On the question of speed, the makers of the British planes realize that America is aim ing at fast machines and their et- forts are also being concentrated on speed as well as strength.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-24
JUBALAND IS NEW
 COW COUNTRY
It Also Aids in Scramblin6 Map
 Of Africa Again

Washington, D. c, Aug. 24 = The announcement that as a result of negotiations the Italian flag has replaced the British flag over Juba- land. Africa, scrambles the map of Africa once more. T he name, "Jubaland," will probably be elimi- mated. for the territory is being added to Italian Somalland.
 News out of Jubaland a few weeks before the transfer of sovereignty telling of fighting be- tween Somali tribes over water holes, indicates that Italy is not adding an entirely peaceful realm to her colonial possessions" says a bulletin from the Washington, D.. C.. headquarters of the National Geographic society.
 Tribes Fight at Watcr-Holes
 Americans who know something of fights between Indians and cat tlemen in the arid regions of our COW country In the old days--often around priceless water -holes-may fancy they can construct a picture of the continual cattle wars of Ju- haland," continues tn bulletin. The American westerner set down in this Africa cattle region, how ever, would find the differences SO striking that probably he would lose sight altogether of the few similarities.
 "Jubaland is alternately parch- ed desert and green pasture. The Juba itself is the only year-round stream, and 1t rises in Abyssinia and receives practically all it's drainage from that country. The region through which the river flows is remarkably level and steamers ascend the stream for 400 miles during all but the lowest wa ter periods.
 Alternately Desert and Pasture :.
 "The equator crosses the country near the mouth of the Juba, and along the streams banks are bands of tropical verdure. A short dis tance from the river the typical Jubaland plains begin. vast level stretches covered with dense growth of thorn bushes higher than a mans head. In the dry sea- son these bushes are leafless and the ground is dry and dust, As soon as the rainy reason sets in leaves spring out on the thorn bushes hlle the ground becomes covered with succulent grass.
 "The Somalis, the principal peo- pie inhabiting Jubaland, keep ex- tensive herds and drive them into the interior as soon as the grass appears. Scattered among the thorn thickets are numerous watcr-holes, filled by the rains around which grazing activities center. Game trails beaten out by antelope, ga zelles, giraffes, elephants and other wild creatures, connect the water holes and are used by the Somais. The herds of these natives consist of cattle, sheep, goats and camels, the latter for use as burden bearers as we'll as steeds to transport mem- bers of the tribe.
 Somalis Arc Cattle "Rustlcrs"
 "Under the nomadic conditions entaied by the climate, clashes are Inevitable between wandering tribes seeking water and grass. In addi- tion the Somalis are born cattle
New Britain herald., 1925-08-24
New Haven Gas Co. Employe Has
 Lived There for Fifty Years
 Is Now Seventy-0ne Years Old

You csuld not find anyone better known in New Haven or more high ly respected than Mir. Robert Spen- cer, 47 Admiral street, New Haven, Conn.,, a valued employe of the New Haven Gas Go. MT. Spencer Is 71 years of age and has been troubled with muscular rheumatism, sciatica and ncuritis for years He took the NOX-R RI-TIS treatment and says:
 'T don't believe anyone ever had rheumatism any worse than I did. and know no one ever took more different kinds of treatments, lini- nents and salves than I did. trying to find relief, but all ia EaiA Ce-
New Britain herald., 1925-08-24
To Call Us Without Toll Charge-Call $500

Stores Closes Wednesday Afternoons Until Sept End
New Britain herald., 1925-08-24

day, after taking the NoX- -RI-TIS treatment, I can thankfully state that l am perfectly free from my rheumatic trouble. I have not felt so good in years. and not taking anything else but NOX- -RI-TTS is the cause, I shall certainly do everything I can to inform other rheumatics what a grand medicine this Is, and. above all. to have faith in 1t, for if will certainly produce results if given a chance"
 Call at Miller-Hanson Drug Co. 30 Church street, and get the book let, Forms of Rheumatism" A laboratory expert Is here to explain NQ&-R-TIS
New Britain herald., 1925-08-24
CHILD WELFARE CONGRESS-

Geneva. Switzerland, Aug. "A Pl- An effort 10 improve the welfare of the worlds children was launched here today with the opening of the first child welfare congress, attend cd by 1000 delegates from 5S coun- tries, including the United States. Two hundred reports were submitt- ed for action.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-24
DIESEL AND DAGOE
 IMPORTANT ISLES
Are Regarded as the Key to
 Finnish Gulf

Washington, Aug. 24--A news dis patch from Stockholm states that the government of Esthonia has leased to Great Britain for long period the islands of Dagoe and Oesel in the Baltic Sea, just south of the Gulf of Finland.
 With a combined area of 1860 square miles, or approximately that of the state of Rhode Island. many miles of coast line fronting on the Baltic Sea. and high rocky shores adapted to Notifications, Oescl and Dagoe might well be termed the keys to the Gulf of Finland &C., cording to bulletin from the Wash ington headquarters of the National Geographic society,
 During the World war the islands were heavily fortified by the Rus sians," the bulletin continues, "and in 1917 were the obiectives Of a con- ccrtod naval attack by the German fleet.
 OcSel a Limestone Plateau
 "0esel, the larger and more i'm portant of the two. has an area of 1,01o square miles and 65,000 in habitants. chiefly Esthonians. Like Gottland. its Swedish neighbor across the Baltic, 1t consists of a large limestone plateau, covered with a soil layer which, at places, is very thin. The coasts are bold and steep, with many fluctuations, but few good harbors. due to the shoal water off shore. To the north and west there are rrecipitous limestone cliffs where 8 few pine trees battle alone with the bleak winter winds from the tundras of the far north.
 "Yet 1t Is under tho cloudy skies and amid the barren rocks of the island that rich green grass grows, furnishing pasture to the horses of Oesel, which, like those of the Shet- land Islands, are small. but are famed for their spirit and endur- ancc.
 "In addition to stock raising the native of both islands conduct a profitable trade in grain. potatoes, whiskey and fish with the mother country, from which they are sepa- rated by narrow channels of water. The chief city of the islands is Arensburg, on the south coast of Oesel Steamers from Riga, Rcvel and Petrograd make regular calls here. although the bay is shallow md the larger boats cannot ap- proach the shore because of numer- ous shifting sandbars and the rocks and shoals. Green meadow lands and little islets covered with trees and grass give the bay pretty set ting. while its smooth sandy beach makes it a favorite summer resort for Esthonians. Fathers do not seem to mind water temperatures that would benumb those from re. gions farther south.
 Crater Lake in Interior
 Inland there is q shall lake, Lake Sall, & craterlike basin. with a high margin. formed by volcanic upheaval and now filled with water. Tn some of the village churches are fine wood carvings and sculptures in Fsthonian marble.
 "The finest part of the island however, is the Sworhe Peninsula, a
New Britain herald., 1925-08-24
NEW COLD CREAM
 POWDER STAYS ON Until You Take It Off!

Precipitation, even. won't affect it won't come through and cause an ugly shine! It spreads evenly. and cannot be detected from the skin suits any complexion, for it tones in with the natural coloring and makes the pores invisible. Get this new wonderful beauty powder called Mello-glo and try 1t. The Boston Store, Raphael's Department Store.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-24
EXTRA DIVIDEND

New York, Aug, 24 R-Directors of the Flcischmann Co.,, manufac- turers of yeast, today declared an extra dividend of s1 share on the common stock in addition to the usual quarterly payment of the same amount. Both dividends are payable October to stock of record Septem- her 15.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-24

Birmingham, England, is one of the greatest industrial cities because each week there is made there 14,- 00O,0 pens, ten tons Of pins, 6,0OO metal beds, 1000 tons of rifles and other articles,
Evening star., 1925-04-21
THE WEATHER

District Of Columbia-Cloudy and
warmer tonight and tomorrow; mod
crate east and southeast winds.
Maryland-Cloudy and warmer to-
night and tomorrow, probably showers
in the west portion; moderate east
and southeast winds.
Virginia-Mostly cloudy and some
what warmer tonight and tomorrow,
probably showers in extreme north
west portion; fresh northeast shifting
to southeast winds.
West Virginia-Cloudy and warmer
tonight and tomorrow, probably show
ers in north portion.
Records for "a Hours.
Thermometer pm, 55; s pm, so;
II midnight, Al; am, "a; am, 81;
noon, 81.
Barometer-4 pm, 5000; s pm,
1892; II midnight, 30.42; am, 30.49;
am, 30.59; noon, 1886.
Highest temperature, SO, occurred
at 5 pm. yesterday.
Lowest temperature, 80, occurred at
am. today.
Temperature same date last year
Highest, 60; lowest, 81.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of the
water, at a.m., at Great Falls
Temperature, Sc; condition, clear.
Tide Tables.
FURNISHED by United States Coast and
Geodetic Survey)
Today-Low tide, 1856 am. and
20 pm; high tide, 6:52 am. and 7:20
pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, Jas am. and
2:13 pm; high tide, 1888 am. and SOC
pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rose, 5:24 am; sun
sets, 6:o1 pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises, 5:23 am; sun
sets, 6:52 pm.
Moon rises, 4:56 am; sets. 5:27 pm.
Automobile lamps to be lighted one.
half hour after sunset.
Weather i'm Various Cities.
Evening star., 1925-04-21
PROF. HARRY KING
DIES At AGE OF 6
Long Identified With Column
i bian College and George
Washington U.

Prof. Harry King. 76 years old. for.
mer chief craftsman for the United
States Geological Survey and the Gen
erai Land Office and for many years
professor of topography and cartog-
raphy at the old Columbian College,
now George Washington University,
died at his home, 1920 Calvert street,
yesterday after long illness.
Prof. King was a native Washing
tonian and was born near the site
now occupied by the United States
Veterans Bureau.
Long prominent as a professor in
Columbian College, Mr.. King held the
title of professor emeritus of George
Washington University up to the time
of his death. He was one of the dis
tinguiShed persons on the platform
when the university conferred an hon
orary degree upon the King of Bel
Eium soon after the World War.
Prof. King was graduated from the
University of Virginia. and later at
tended Columbian. where he received
his LIB. degree in 1871. Following
his graduation, he practiced law in
Washington until his health failed.
ernment service.
Served i'm War.
Prof. King long served as member
of the board of examiners of the
United States Civil Service Commits
sion. and was a member of the United
States Board on geographic names,
group appointed by the President 10
determine the correct pronunciation or
names of cities in the United States.
His last active service for the Gov
Evening star., 1925-04-21
CARDS of Tbanks.

DAT hSON. VIC wish to express our sincere
thanks and appreciation to the relatives.
friends and societies for their beautiful
moral tributes, also services rendered by
the Union Wesley Church. at the death
of our beloved mother and grandmother
MARY JACKSON
IRENE, AND JUANITA. =
NACCk. I wish to express my heartfelt
thanks and appreciation to my husband 8
relatives. kind friends and neighbo for
their KIND expressions of sympathy and
beautiful noral tributes at the death of
my beloved husband ARTHUR, and for
their expressions of comfort during his
serious illness
MRS. A NAUCK AND FAMILY.
SEYMOUR. We wish TO express our heart
felt thanks and appreciation TO relatives
and friends for their kind expressions OF
sympathy and beautiful floral tributes at
the death of our daughter. CAROLYN
MIR. AND MRS +. c. MOSSBURG, Ia
koma Park Md
Frederick. Md. papers please COPY =
Evening star., 1925-04-21
AUTOS FORCE SUSPENSION
OF STREET CAR SYSTEM

By the Associated Press.
PHOENIX, AriZ., April 2l.-This
city, in the heart of a great desert
but also richly developed agricul
tural center. today faced the specter
of the passing of it's street cars to
make way for the automobile.
The street car system is not paying;
has not for many years. and the in
roads on the transportation field by
the automobile, coupled with the high
cost of electric power, compels sus-
pension of the street car business, ac-
cording to officials of the Phoenix
Railway Company.
Notice of the intention of the com
pany to cease operation was filed
with State, city and county author
tiles.
a bus company already has asked
permission of the State Corporation
Commission to operate motor passen-
ger lines over the route now used by
the railway company II the street
cars stop running.
Evening star., 1925-04-21
WOMAN FALLS ON STREET
AND DIES IN SHORT TIME
Mrs. Lillian Smoot Is Taken Into
Home Nearby-Husband and
Daughter Sought.

Mrs. Lillian Smoot, 55 years of age
of sol New Jersey avenue, fell in
front of the home of Dennis Smith.
20S d street southwest, last night and
died in the Smith home before medical
assistance could reach her.
DR.. T. j. Brown of 31S Third street
southwest. pronounced her dead on
his arrival. The body was taken to
the District morgue, where it is being
held. Police are endeavoring TO To-
cate James Smoot. her husband, and
Mrs. Goldie King, daughter of the de
ceased, but had failed to find them up
to noon today.
Mrs. James F. Walsh of sol New
Jersey avenue, at whose home Mrs.
Smoot and her husband roomed said
that the couple had come there in
August, 1924. and that the husband
was employed at various odd jobs.
The husband. Mrs. Walsh said. had
not been home since yesterday after
noon.
Evening star., 1925-04-21
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF


District Council, Royal Arcanum
will meet tomorrow, 8 pm, at Eagles
Hall.
There will be 500 card party to-
morrow, 8 pm, at the home of Mrs.
Pearl X. Hall. 126 u street northeast
for the benefit of Good VIII Chapter
No. 36, Order Eastern Star.
United Lodge of Theosophists, 1871
K street, will meet tomorrow, pm.
The PhiIatelic Society will meet
wednesday night at it's rooms, 1888
G street. There will be an exhibition
and discussion of the new United
States postage and registration
stamps. A junior society of stamp col
lectors will be formed and the meeting
room be given over on Saturday
afternoons, where boy collectors from
various schools may have a rallying
point for the trading of stamps and to
hear talks by advanced collectors.
There viii be 500 euchre party to.
morrow. $50 pm, at 623 Louisiana
avenue.
The Center for Psychic Develop
ment will meet tomorrow, pm. at
1887 Oak street. DIR. Jane 3. Coates
will give address: "If You Have Not
All You Want, Why Not?" Public
invited.
The third annual dance and festival
of the AmericaniZation School Asso-
citation will meet tomorrow, s pm,
at City Club.
The annual meeting OF the Com.
mandery, Naval and Military Order,
,f.,I x.fn tlk a
place at the Army and Navy Club
tomorrow, $50 pm. Election of Off
GERS, annual reports and introduction
of new members. The speakers viii
include Secretary Curtis ID. Wilbur
of the Navy, Postmaster General New,
Admiral f. C. Billiard and other promi-
nent officials. Dinner, 1880 pm.
Benning, Glendale, Oakland Citizens
Association Will meet Thursday at
Smothers School.
City Club: Annual election Thurs.
day from noon to 1880 PIN, blue
room. Rhondda Welch Singers in
ballroom at Sis pm.
The Ladies' AID Society Of Rhode
Island Avenue NJ. P. Church will
serve a roast beef dinner at the
church tomorrow from to z pm.
The A. b. Pugh class and Miss
SchnelPs team of the Mount Vernon
Place NJ. L. Church South will con-
duct a meeting tomorrow night in
the Central Union Mission. The
evening is to be Mount Vernon night.
In the absence of the pastor. Rev.
DIR. w. A. Lambeth, Rev. William
A. Mckee will make the address.
Rev. Thomas Burke, Paulist preach
er, will speak at the three-day re-
treat to be held tomorrow, Thursday
and Friday, at st. Patrick's Church
by the knights of Columbus.
The Ohio Girls Club will give q
dance Saturday night at Franklin
Square Hotel.
Evening star., 1925-04-21
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been reported
TO the Health Department in the last "a
hours:
EstelIe NJ. Robey. "a, 2aes 11th st.
Sophia Standsh 65. Garfield Hospital.
Sadie R. Pons. 46. 251s 17th st.
Georgia A. Drew. 76. 1888 Newton ST.
William r. Colklesser, 81, 1915 Park I'd.
Mary V. Bowen, 81, 63S Quebec st.
Sarah Shurtz, so, National Lutheran
Home.
Anna Mole. Gallinger Hospital.
julius J. Hurley. IS. 742 Quebec pl.
Molie s. Schwartz. 26, George Washing
ton University Hospital;
James w. Carlisle. 81, AL ] ST.
May H. Ruckman, IS, Walter Reed Hos
pital.
Melvin Mcdonald. 56. III Pleasant ct. s.w.
Maggie Harroway. ~. 2516 / st;
Jessie Coleman 40, Freedmens Hospital.
Albert E. Hawkins. 3, 3l40 stanton I'd. Sc.
Eloise Tennile. 8. 1125 1st st. sc.
Evening star., 1925-04-21
j. w. kEENER DEAD
| AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Was Formerly Chief of Reclama-
ton Division of General
Land Office.

John w. Keener, 56 years old. of
1914 Emerson street, former chief OF
the reclamation division in the Gen
eral Land Office and later a practicing
attorney in this city for about 10
years, died in a sanatorium at Salem,
Va, Sunday after lingering illness.
The body is to be placed in vault in
this city and funeral services will not
be held until the arrival from Europe
of John Keener, 16-year-old son. The
latter is expected to arrive the latter
part of this month.
Among the important work done by
Mr.. Keener while ne was connected
with the General Land Office was the
compiling of a book on public land
statutes, which dealt with general
land cases. After his service with the
Government Mr.. Keener was associ-
ated with the late c. T. Mccoy in the
practice of law. specializing In land
cases. The firm handled several
STANDARD Oil and other cases or I'M
portance.
Mr.. Keener received his early edu-
cation in schools in Tennessee, was
later graduated from Grant University,
at Athens. Tenn, and came TO TINS
city about 20 years ago, where ne was
graduated in law at George Washing
ton University.
He is survived by his widow, one
son John Keener; his father ana
mother, Mr.. and Mrs. c. l.. keener OF
Jonesboro, Tenn; two brothers, DR..
q. G. Keener of Kingsport, Tenn,
and A. G. Keener of Los Angeles,
Calf and two sisters, Mrs. Ross
smith and Mrs. Samuel France, both
of Jonesboro.
Evening star., 1925-04-21
Births Reported.

The following births have been reported
to the Health Department in the last "a
hours:
Francis and Virginia Galope. boy.
Bennie W. and Molly ]. GreeDwell, boy.
William r. and Bessie L. Dellett. boy.
James and Bethel Stuart. girl.
Carl j. and Blanche Kirby. girl.
Theodore W. and Christine s. Norcross.
boy.
James f. and Alice R. Nolan. boy.
Thomas B. c. and Blanche L. Coleman.
boy.
James w and Pearl Jack son, girl.
w and Mary C. Jones. boy.
Arthur and Hester Hazel. girl.
Inhn f and Ernestine GRAY. girl.