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Evening star., 1925-12-04
CASPIAN IS AS|A'S
SEA OF MYSTERY
Water Not Very Salty, at Low
Level, and Constantly
Changing Height.

Mention the Caspian. and Baku and
its famous oil field is generally the
neXt thought. The discovery of an
ancient submerged city near the
great petroleum center recently,
however. directs attention to the
long standing enigma concerning the
origin and history of this largest of
all inland seas.
I'm the earliest periods of recorded
time the Caspian Sea was thought to
he part of the great stream of ocean
surrounding the habitable earth. :
says bulletin from the headquar-
ters here of the National Geographic
Society. "Herodotus, the Greek
Baedeker. mentions a visit to II in
+. G. 45S. when il was an even
greater mystery than today, for then
no one knew its extent.
Part of Ancient Sea?
Some authorities claim that the
Caspian had its origin in a. great
inland sea, an ASiatiC Mediterranean,
with an outlet to the Arctic Ocean.
In support of the Arctic outlet it
is pointed out that seals are still
hunted in the Caspian and there are
other forms of life which show evi-
dence of Arctic ancestry. 1t is
argued that the Caspian owes its
present size to climatic changes and
evaporation.
THAT the sea has reached other
levels is evident by the number of
terraces that can be seen back from
the coast However, to complicate
matters, the weak development of the
terraces indicates that the sea did
not stand at any one level for a long
time. Walls and cities, such as those
just discovered, have been found III
many sections underneath the sur
face, an indication that the level of
the water was even lower at one period
than it is now.
shifting shore lines are not the
only eccentricities of the Caspian. AL
though So feet below the level of its
neighbor, the Black Sea, and with no
known or possible outlet, the Caspian
is less than half as salty. It is only
three-eighths as salty as the ocean.
Furthermore. the northern part.
which receives large quantities of
fresh water from the Folga, Ural and
Terek Rivers, is so slightly salty the
water is quite drinRable.
The Black Sea. with approximately
an equal surface and almost the same
climatic conditions, not only retains
a constant levelsbu is continually dis
charging at the Dardanelles. Yet the
volume of water poured into the Bla ok
Sea is not nearly so great as that
which the Caspian receives. The
Eolga, alone. drains almost half d
million square miles.
NO other inland body Of water is
so richly stocked with fish, nor has
as wide a range of species The Cas-
plan presents an intermingling of salt
and fresh water forms. Before the
World War the annual catch. includ
ing the seals of Krasnovodsk Bay,
was valued at more than five million
dollars.
with an area equal to that of the
State of California, or more than III
the Great Lakes combined, the Cas-
Evening star., 1925-12-04

plan Sea today occupies the deepest
part of a great depression situated to
Ihe west and south of the Ural
Mountains. The northern or fresh
water half is shallow, nowhere reach
ing a depth of more than 118 feet.
Ihe southern half, however, is cut
ny TWO deep depreSsions and sound.
lngs have reached $500 feet BotJi
the north and east coasts are fiat and
hard TO approach. The Caucasus
Mountains on the west and the Ell
burZ on the southern, or Persian,
Snore are close to the sea and leave
only narrow coastal strip. On this
strip are most of the important cities
of the region
Taken as A whole, the Caspian is
not an attractive. body of water. Its
shores are as barren as the granite
boulders of its bordering mountains.
AS there Is no fresh water above or
below the surface of the ground near
the southern coasts, the inhabitants
must bring drinking water from long
distances or condenSe sea water
one Of the distinguishing features of
towns along this part of the Caspian
Sea Is the floating condenser plant,
usually some worn-out steamer or
sailing vessel. Some times the water
Is plped ashore. sometimes 1t is car
RED in tank harges and then peddled
around the streets. as is milk in other
cities.
Baku. Near-East Tampico.
'Baku. capital of the new Soviet
republic of Azerbaijan, is the largest
city on the sea and the center of a
Evening star., 1925-12-04
MISSING EX-GOVERNOR
is FOUND IN HOSPITAL
Naming of Florida County After
Him Prompted Search for Al
bert w. Gilchrist.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, December 4-The
eagerness of friends to notify Albert
w. Gilchrist, former Governor of
Florida, that a county had been
named in his honor, led to a search
for him by the police yesterday. The
police found him in the Hospital for
Crippled Children. where he had
gone for treatment, unknown to
friends in Florida.
Charles A. Finley, secretary of the
Florida State Senate, wired the po-
lice to search, after he had failed to
reach Mr.. GilChriSt in this city.
where he was visiting friends.
At the hospital Mr.. Gilchrist' s
condition was pronounced favorable.
The nature of his ailment was not
made known.
Evening star., 1925-12-04
RIVALS PIED PIPER.
Dime Boun ty for Rat Costs Mime
sofa Town $500.

Special Dispatch to The star. .
VIRGINIA., Mimi, December A.
The Pied Piper of Hamlin has moth
ing on the city ordinance of Virginia,
Queen City Of the Mesaba Iron
Rrange, which does the same thing
without making the slightest claim TO
using any magical or supernatural
agency.
A 10-cent piece in the coin of the
realm turns the trick as effectively
as would half a dozen such bewitched
flutes as the Pied Piper had. The
dime rat bounty is the magical clause
in the city ordinance which is ridding
Virginia of it's rats.
Since the ordinance went into effect
about eight years ago s., 500 has been
distributed, according to Al Bickford,
city clerk
Evening star., 1925-12-04
Stresemann May Visit Paris.

PARIS, December 3 P)-The
French foreign office refused tonight
to confirm or deny the report that
Gustav Stresemann, the German for
eign minister. intended to visit Paris
Evening star., 1925-12-04
IT you are not personally

II you are Ilot personally
familiar with the Bond honesty in
clothes making and clothes pric-
ing, you will find it worth your
while to come to Bonds and see
for yourself what the power of
cash really means at Bonds.
Evening star., 1925-12-04
Baku, Near-East Tampico.

'Baku. capital of the new Soviet
'epublic of Azerbaijan, is the largest
;ity on the sea and the center of a
Evening star., 1925-12-13
Ready-Made Gifts

Dainty gifts for the home and
individual gifts, in riot of pretty
colors are to be found in our Art
Department. Gifts that will
please any one who receives
them, offered at nearly every
price.
Silk PilIo,Us, $3.50
Large Size Fancy Silk Pillows, in several
different shapes and pretty colorings
Trimmed with braid and flowers
Boudoir PilIo,cs, Special
$2.95 to $3.50 Ea.
Different Shaped Lace Pillows over the
dainty colors of pink rose, blue. lavender,
peach and yellow. Nicely boxed for Christ
mas giving
Boudoir Nouelties, $2.89
Rose or Blue Boudor Articles, including
Handkerchief, Glove and Powder Boxes,
Trays, Mirrors, Picture Frames, Comb and
Brushes They are all prettily trimmed with
lace, rosebuds and fancy braid, and usually
sell for $2.o8 each.
Kann's-Fourth Floor.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-19

The Buckeyes see a chance TO end
their season OF mediocre success by
defeating Grange and his mates
karow, fullback, is not likely to play
but the rest OF Coach Wilces regu-
lars are in trim for an appearance
before an anticipated crowd OF
10000.
Chicago is grooming substitutes TO
supplant the regulars enthusiastically
ineligible for the Wisconsin tilt, The
Maroon crashing attack is not slow.
ing up and in view thereof, Wiscon-
sin is striving to perfect sturdy de-
Tense,
Indiana is ready to give Purdue a
warm reception when the boiler
makers invade Bloomington for the
Hoosier Homecoming and stadium
dedication. Neither team has won a
conference tilt, Injuries may hand
lean Purdue.
Notro Dame has three backfleld
combinations ready for Northwest
ern, it being Coach Rockne's plan to
use his shock troops in relays
against the Purple. Northwestern,
ending It's most successful season in
a quarter century has its regular
lineup ready to start except Fisher.
Moon" Baker the principal Purple
threat against Notre Dame last year,
Is the center OF its offense strategy.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-19

BIG TEAM GAMES
HOLD ATTENTION
Worst That Minnesota Can Get
Is a Tie

Chicago. Nov. 10 lP-scrimmag &c
.nls today in the western confer
cnce which awaits the weekend
hen the football title pie will 20 to
Minnesota, only undefeatcd Big Ten
team, or will he divided among
Minnesota, Michigan and North
western as teams defeated only once
each.
Michigan, with only 4 field goal
scored AGAINST IT during the season.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-19
HELPFUL HINTS
%HUN TERS
6y MORRIS ALHERNAV

Never got much OF a kick out of
hunting squirrels but a lot of folks
do.
In squirrel hunting your success
depends on whether you have more
patience than the squirrel.
This little four-footer has more
curiosity than woman. II he
knows a guy is hunter and knows
4 gun Is 7, N. T., still he'll take II
hide full Of shot before being con-
'inced. I'm not sure he believes It
then. The game is IF you don't
move before l do you win"
In the old days the squirrel sea
son used to open in July and
August. Now it's later. In Ohio,
for instance. it's the middle Of Sep
tenber. That's bad. It's too
early. The squirrels are still with
young,
But If you hunt squirrels use a
shotgun. a % may sound more
sporty" but it's lots less humane.
Too many wounded animals get
away.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-19
LAST NIGHTS FIGHTS

Cleveland - Gene Tunney. New
Nork, won a decision over John Ris-
10, Cleveland heavyweight, az
lounds). Tommy Freeman, Cleve-
land knocked out Al Walthers, Can
ION wcltcrweight in fourth round
Erie, pa.--Quentin Romero, Chi
IAN heavyweight, beat Homer
smith. Kalamazoo. Mich. (10).
Los Angelcs-Bud Taylor, Terre
llaute Ind, hantamweight, defeat
ID Pete sarmiento G0). Lou Roll
ingger, Chicago, light heavyweight,
"l Jack Lee, Los Angeles, fought a
draw (G).
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-19
KEEFER STAR BACK

In picking star backs, don't over
look Jackson Keefer of Brown
Keefer can run, kick and pass and
has been the Bruins star for the
past couple of seasons. Keefer spent
a year at Michigan, where he was
pronounced a promising player. but
the next season found him at Provi-
dence.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-19
CHAMPS GET THEIR
choice TO BATTLE
Richard Suggests Three Possible
Opponents for Each

New York, Nov. 10. Rl-Cham-
pions IN every fistc division are
given three contenders from whom
to pick an opponent for title fight
under Tex Richards directions.
The veteran promoter, making
public this list of logical contenders
today, expects it to furnish basis
for championship trays in most OF
the divisions in the ring Of the new
Madison Square Garden. But in al
least two instances, the heavyweight
considerations involved are such as
! TO preclude the likelihood Of any
title competition indoors, The money
demands of both Jack Dempsey and
I Harry Greb, champions in these two
classes, must recede before they can
he considered for anything but
bouts in the larger outdoor arenas.
In arranging any title fights
among the men he selects as logical
opponents, Rickard intends TO stick
to his offer Of contracts on per
centage basis only in preference to
| flat guarantees.
In naming the leading rivals Of
Dempsey regardless OF the prospect
/ Of bringing the champion to indoor
or outdoor terms. Richard lists
Harry Wills and Gene Tunney as
the foremost American contenders
but creates surprise in the choice
Of Paolino C7cudun, Spanish heavy
weight champion, for the third
entry. There IS clue to the
Spanlard's status however, IN the
/ expectation that he Will invade
America THIS winter under the man
aseral wing OF Francois Descamps,
trenchman who handled Georges
! Larpentler's VISITS here.
IN Inc Ilght heaVy"elsht class
now ruled by Paul Bcrlenbach,
Elckard mas placed JACK Delaney OF
brlageport conn" as the ranking
contender IN view OF the coming
'ltIe clash between these two rivals
IN the opening show at the new
Madison Square Garden December
II. Next to Delaney however,
Rlckard puts Mike McLlgue and
Dung StrlpIin8'
| Rlckard accord3 Dave Shade the
unique alslMctlon OF ranking as
{ 5orcmoSt contender IN both the
! InlIuleWelSht class against Grab,
ana the WelterWeight division,
/ 2salnSf -lckey walker Frank
doody and Jimmy Slatt"ry are Sc
."c'ed as GrehS other outstanding
, zoos While Walkers other main
/ .l'2lS are considered 10 be Tommy
1liIsalL European champion, and
h2hhy Leonard retired lightweight
KING Leonard Is named on III"
Slreh5ta Of ms statement recently
'hat ne hoped to return to the ring
ana me henet that II he did so II
Would he IN the WelterWelght ranks,
Inc posslpllty OF Gfeb me'tinc
/ oA2He, however Is slight, because OF
me mlddle"elght champions high
/ Price feIlaDle reports have il
inat NIen demanded straight
qua Idlllee OF %I1',ooo TO mlnslo
! WIN senate IN a ute match at the
Na["en'
In the lightweight division In
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-19

Say goodbye to worry, you fellows
who don't yet know the joys of a jimmy
pipe and P. A. Tell gloom to be on
its way. Your first fragrant pipefuI viii
give you 99-year lease on happiness,
Prince Albert is the mildest, sweetest,
kindest smoke mortal man ever knew.
Prince Albert gives you lot more
for your money in quantity as we'll as
quality. There are TWO full ounces in
every tin of P. A. The u. S. revenue
stamp shows you that. Make break
now for the nearest shop where they
hand out pipe.peace in tidy red tins.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-19

All Goulet reported to have re-
tired from bicycle racing last season,
has been paired with Cecil Walker
Tor the six day event which starts in
new Madison Square Garden on
No"ember Is.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-19

Any chance that Columbia had Of
winning the annual inter- collegiate
cross country run IN New York
Monday appears to have disappeared
with the edict by the l. c. A. A. A.
A. Officials that Sehmid and Theo-
bald cannot participate on account
Of The three year rule.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-19
S pc a k in 9
of S orts
stssils;tt3Ii;;;,l;.,...,;I.,!.l4.I;:;;

Hockey, major sport at Prince
ton for the first time, drew 40 can
didates at the start Of practice yes
terday.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-19

SIX months ago, Old Pipe, we were
headed for absolute divorce. We were
wrecked on the twin rocks of Tongue
Bite and Throat Parch. tried tobacco
after tobacco. Then I found
Prince Albert!
Today, Old Pipe, you're closer to me
than a tattooed anchor. P. A. made you
sweet and cool as the wind from laden
orchard. P. A. led me out of the hot
pipe desert into the pleasant valley of
contented smokers. Comfort fell upon
me and it was welcome as rain to
dusty frog.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-19

Jake Slagle Princeton haltback
who raced 81 yards to a touchdown
through the entire Tale team Sat-
urdaY HIS not retired from foot
ball although the schedule has
ended. He will play q forward po-
sition In the soccer contest with
Pennsylvania this week. Gates, a
tackle on the gridiron, will be
alongside him.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-19

Washingtons goose" has run
atoul Of ducks. Leon Goslin, left
fielder Of the American league
champions, suffered lacerated
hand while welding a gun in the
meadows Of New Jersey yesterday.
I'm off hunting for the rest Of my
baseball days" the slugger said
after the accident.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-19

The Victorias Of the Dominion
Professional Hockey league defeat
ed the Canadians of Montreal last
night in an exhibition game, to
u, scoring four goals in the last
period.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-19

Twenty-four members OF the
Amhersts football squad, cham
pion OF the little three" have
been awarded insignia and gold
footballs by the student council.
Last year only 16 men we're recog-
nized
Isadore Soldier Of New York has
pcen elected captain Of the City
college football eleven for 1926.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-19

Tex Rickard has sacrificed ca
pacity for comfort in the new
Madison Square Garden. Seats will
be wide enough for even some of
the larger spectators. Leather
cushions, IS inches wide, will
grace the ringside chair.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-19

The College of the City of New
York has scheduled fourteen
games for its basketball season.
McGil university of Canada is one
OF the opposing quintets.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-19

Reports from financial circles
make Yale two to one favorite
over Harvard Saturday despite the
defeat at the hands Of Princeton.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1925-11-19
FAIR DEPT. STORE GIRLS LEAGUE.
PerfeCtoS
COMMERCIAL ALLEYS

as ass 6Q2-I46S
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-05-30

! Mr.. w. F. Merrill has been spend
ing the week in Stockton with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Han
cock.
Mrs. Corbin, who has been sick for
the last week is able to be at her
work again at Givarz' store.
Elder Kerr and wife, of Delmar,
spent a few days with Mrs. Kerr's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T. B. Walters.
Mrs. Francis B. Merrill, who for
sometime has been living in the apart
NEXT with Miss Annie Davis, has dis
continued housekeeping and will make
her home with her daughter, Mrs.
W. r. Belote.
Messrs. James and William Thigh
man spent the weekend in Baltimore.
Mr.. Hiram Birmingham has been
on the sick list this week.
There will be tuberculosis Clinic
for known tuberculosis cases, con-
facts land suspects in the City Hall,
Pocomoke, Thursday, June 18th, 1890
o'clock A. NJ.
Mrs. James B. Townsend, accom-
panied by Miss Mollie Townsend,
spent part of this week in Ocean
City, preparing the "Lil-Myrn" for
Mr.. Webster of Deals Island, who
will occupy the cottage this coming
summer, while Mrs. Townsend will oc-
cupy "The Pocomoke" cottage. The
weather at Ocean City has been fine
this week and many people are book
ing their reservations.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-05-30

If you are looking for economy, and
the best the "Miles" Sectional Build
ing" is your solution. My-3O-tf
FOR RENT-3-room apartment and
garage. Convenient. Apply to the
office of the DEMOCRAT. My 80 ct.
FOR SALE-90-day Yellow Seed
Corn, $500 per blu. J. E. TULL, POGO
moke, Md, RID. My-303t.
FOR SALE-One single Garage
Building complete size 10 IA feet.
A splendid offer for immediate ac-
ceptance. My-30-tf.
The Miles Sectional Building Co.
FOR RENT FOR 1926-My farm
on the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS stone road,
where John S. Chesser now lives, l Il
miles from town. Either cash or share
rent. Apply to W. C. GILLESPIE,
Temperanceville, Va, or JOHN S.
CHESSER, Pocomoke, Md. My-30-tf
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-05-30
Real Estate Transfers.

John D. CULLEN rom Mary Gather
inc CULLEN and husband, 2 lots 'front.'
ing on the west side of Baltimore
avenue, at Ocean City. Consideration.
Mary Catherine CULLEN from An
thony H. Purnell and wife real estate
on the west side of Atlantic avenue,
on the north side of Ocean City. Con-
siderat on, $40, etc.
Guy E. Long, Curtis w. Long, John
B. Long and Conrad o. Long from
Lizzie B. Malone and Roger Malone,
surviving executors, 2 adjoining lots
of land known as "Townsend's Luck"
and '"Townsend's Neglect" contain
ing respectively 90 81 acres and 92
acres, more or less, in Atkinson's
EeIction district. Consideration, ST.
OO5.0O.
Barney F. Sturgis from VIM. T.
Mason and wife and others, 13 and
three -fourths acres of land, more or
less, in the 1st Election district, on the
east side of the County road leading
from Pocomoke City to Wagram and
known as the Dun Swamp road. Con-
sideration, $40, etc.
Washington B. Trader from Edward
T. Waters and wife and another, par
eel of ground in the 1st Election dis
trict. Consideration, SIS, etc.
\ VIM. C. Bunting and Bessie May
Bunting, his wife, from Ellen N. Out
ten, real estate on Walnut street, in
Pocomoke City. Consideration, $780,
CO., etc.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-05-30

Mr.. Elihu Ward and wife of Sails
bury, were visitors in town on Satur
day last.
Miss Sadie RodbeIl is visiting IL
New York.
Mrs. Charles Smith, who was re-
Gently operated on is now on the roac
to recovery and spent Tuesday ir
town with her mother, before return
ing to her home in Virginia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leland B. Richardson
Of Snow Hill gave a card party on
Thursday night of last week in homo,
of their daughter, Miss Hazel Rich
ardson. During the evening Mr.. and
Mrs. Richardson announced the en-
gagement of Miss Richardson to Ed
ward Gladding, of Pocomoke City.
The Somerset Co. Sunday School
Association, in its campaign for bet
ter attendance, issues a second slo-
gan: Brighten the Corner. Let the
Sunshine of Gods Holy Word stream
into and through your Soul. Attend
Sunday School, and the Church Ser
vices"
Bishop Davenport will preach in the
Church of st. Mary the Virgin Sun.
day at 7.3O P. NJ, and will administer
the sacrament of Confirmation.
Mr.. Norval P. Nichols, of San Juan
Porto Rico, is visiting his brother, ths
Rev. Ransom p. Nichols for severa
days. Mr.. Nichols is U. S. Commits
sioner of immigration for Porto Rice
! and the Virgin Islands.