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Evening star., 1925-12-27
WATER THAT BURNS
FOUND NEAR SEATTLE
Curious Phenomena Recently
Made Accessible in Green
River Canyon.

BY III" Associated Press
SEATTLE, December 26.-flames
which shoot high in the air from n
pool of cold. salty water. in Green
River Canyon. Sc miles southeast of
Seattle. are attracting much attention.
Water in the pool. which Is about
feet in diametcr. sometimes sinks
almost out of sight. Then ii rises,
troubled with the gas passing through n
il. If "A lighted match is thrown in
while it is turbulent. fire rises.
At times the eruptions are par
ticularly violent. throwing out rocks
and sending flames 100 feet high. At
rare intervals the GeySer falls to work
at all These variations have not been
explained.
A short distance from the geyser,
flames play for two weeks at time
over water which bubbles up between
rocks in a stream. Although the water
in the Geyser pool is salty and con
tains many minerals, il is within ~
feet of a perfectly fresh brook. Sui
phur and fresh water springs are
found nearby.
This phenomenon is near the bank
of Green River, from which Tacoma
gets it's water supply. Although ru
mors of water that burns" had beer
spread by Indians and hunters. the
place was inaccessible until a road was
built in last year.
Evening star., 1925-12-27
TAILLESS SHEEP.
Interesting Experiment in Dakota
Recounted by Hushandmar.

From the Kansas City Tirez
The South Dakota Agricultural Col
lege at Brookings has developed all
Io.s sheen. II has taken 10 years to
produce this ovine specimen, a mo0l-
fication of Russian type of poor con-
formation and low-grade wool to
one that has both wool and mutton
ca rcass. recommendations j. H. VIII
son, head of the animal husbandrN
department, tells of his experiment IN
The South Dakota Farmer, and 1t is
one of the most interesting expert.
ments ever conducted. The principal
object was to produce good wool ana
mutton type lamb that would not have
to be docked. The principal points
are:
n. f.. Hansen. horticulturalist of the
college, scouting for plants in Siberia
in 1918. purchased four ewes and two
lambs known as the fat rump tail
less sheep. He sent them to Dakota.
These animals. because of proml-
nent lump Of fat on the hip. would
NOT make a desirable mutton carcass,
and the wool was thin and hairy.
The first year ewes of the Shrop-
shire. Ramboillet and Hampshire
breeds were crossed with the Russian
rams. Fairly good cross-breeds were
long. and all showing 4 fat rumr. Two
additional rams were imported. ana
the system of crossing with successive
offspring, tails becoming shorter each
year, until last year the desired NUT
ton and wool tailless type lambs came.
Of this wears lamhing there we're IS
lambs whose tails did not require
docking.
The ram lambs this Fall will he
crossed with Western ewes TO deter
mine how the tailless type will hold
on first cross. 1t is claimed that the
iail1ess lambs are more vigorous and
fevelop more rapidly than native
United States breeds of sheep.
A lambs tail is An uncommercial
Rppendage, and unlocked lambs Of
fered on the market receive liberal
price discrimination. The Dakota eX-
pertinent is a search along the line of
q probability.
Evening star., 1925-12-27

night in old Limerick. and one of the
biggest nights of my life
But in 1872 Mr. kiley bade fare
we'll To his beloved Ireland, and fol
lowed his father 10 America. He had
no " "ulty finding odd jobs fiddling
at GGI res. Later he was employed
by actors and actresses to furnish ac-
compa niment for their private re-
hearSais. Mr.. kiley soon decided.
however. that he could earn more
money in a trade than in the profess
sion of musician. So he learned 10
be plate printer.
In 1883 he came to Washington and
obtained employment in the Bureau
Of Encravin and Printing. There h.
remained until a few years 60 when
he was automatically retired With hon.
ors. The hour of his departure from
the Government servic" WIS marked
by celebration. during which he was
presented several testimonials for his
faithfulneSS and ability.
During the years Mr.. kile" worked
as plate printer. however, he never
entirely forsooll his beloved fiddle and
quite frequently has played at bene.
fits here. AS a result Mr.. kiley he.
ieves he stands somewhere near the
head of the list of oldest fiddlers in
4 merica
Evening star., 1925-12-27

Before any laurels are handed out
To Americas oldest fiddler. Morgan
kiley 60 years old. of 2127 X street
would like TO he heard from. He has
been playing the fiddle since he was
: years old. or considerably more
than half century. II there is any
man who has tiddled longer than that.
he has never heard Of him.
Mr.. i\iley came by his musical
talent by inheritance. He WAS born
in Limerick, Ireland in 1859, the son
Of Pat kiley. an accomplished muSi-
clan for his day and maker of Irish
pipes. BY the time he was wears
old Morgan kiley had mastered the
violin so we'll that he WAS given a
permanent position with troupe Of
travelling mountebankS. Al the mag
nficent salary of 10 shiilings a week.
which is equivalent 10 about $3.50
THAT was good money. in those
days. and I thought I had just about
arrived" said Mr.. kiley. recalling
his early life. But the proudeSt day
of my life was when | was selected
TO play at a reception in honor of
Daniel O'Connell when he returned
to Limerick after his first trip to the
English Parliament. That was big
Evening star., 1925-12-27
The Virgin Isles.

The Virgin Islands in the Caribbes n
Sea We're purchased eight years ago
from Denmark for $4,000. zoo. The
purchase was made during the war 10
shut Germany out of a possible sub
marine base. But negotiations for
he islands had gone on intermittently
for Il half century. Secretary Seward
first opened the question with Den
mark AT the close of the Civil War.
Denmark agreed. the purchase was
ARA nged and the King bade farewell
to his subjects: then Sumner in the
Senate killed the ratification Of the
treaty. On another occasion negotia-
tions proceeded to 4 final stage. only
10 he rejected hy the Danish Parlia
ment The price amounted to about
$500 an acre for land worth for peace.
time purposes possibly $50 an acre.
Evening star., 1925-12-27
Cake Makes Town Famous.

Nuremberg is one of the best known
readers are concerned. probably be-
cause of Wagner's opera. The Meis-
tersinSer of Nuremberg" but the fact
remains that in Europe Nuremberg
is more famous for its cake known as
the Lebkucchen. The cake is made
from a remarkable old recipe, and
Furthermore is made in animal shapes
or. as in the case of the more am
bItious bakers. in human poses. one Of
the best known being that of a coun-
try squire out walking. The cakes
are shipped to all parts of the world.
Evening star., 1925-12-27
FIRST Outdoor Electric.

At Cornell University. Ithaca, n. y.
the first institution in the country to
teach electrical engineering, the first
outdoor electric lighting was installed
in 1875, according to Prof. Frederick
Bedell, four years before Edison made
The first practical incandescent light
This was on the original Cornell cam
pus the illumination being supplied
by two arc lights. The current was
furnished from Il dynamo built by
Prof. W. A. Anthony and Prof. G. =.
Moler. who is still II member of the
faculty. Although it was recently
used as shop motor, this generator
.1if - be the t.-sC ever construct ed
Evening star., 1925-12-27
New Yellowstone Planned.

Plans for developing the system Of
parks in Denver. colo. are so am,
bilious that if they are carried out. the
city maintains, il will have something
on a par with the Yellowstone Ma
tional Park. The board has at its dis
pcsal 410 400 acres of parks extending
from the foothills of the continental
divide and between the Platte River
and Clear Creek TO work with. The
tract is 80 miles long and 25 miles
wide. and includes mountains, game
reserves. lakes and highways. The
Federal Government will be asked TO
aid in some respects Herds of wild
animals and large fish hatcheries will
be included.
Evening star., 1925-12-27
U. 6. Feeds the World.

The United States supplies to the
world each year about II ,000. 900 cans
of vegetables and 10000. 900 cans Of
fruit.
Spinach is the king Of canned ve@e-
tables having increased since 1909
over 900 per cent. Asparagus is sec.
ond with a gain of 40S per cent.
Beans and bects come next in popu-
larity, saws the Thrift Magazine.
Berries have increased 200 per cent
in the fruit class. Cherries. however.
mold the record with 445 per cent in
crease since 1909. Peaches are sec
ond with a $50 per cent gain.
On the whole vegetables increased
Evening star., 1925-12-27
Wedding Bells Has to Throw Roses

From the Los Angeles Times.
OF course. it is the duty of school
teachers to be dignified. but one
young miss at Il school was thrown
completely into Mysteries when "A
little one tiptoed up 20 her and said:
Please. teacher. | can't come to
school tomorrow cause my auntip
is going to he married and ! has to
throw roses by their legs"
Evening star., 1925-12-27
Truth Wins
From The r.

From the Boston Post.
y coal merchant had advertised fuis
boz. \ red-headed. red-faced boz
applied for the job.
''Do you like work." asked the MOI
chant.
40. sir said the boy
Then You can have the job. Your"
the first boy who's been here toda&
and hasn't told lie.
Evening star., 1925-12-27
Saving the Play.
From the Argouaut.

From the ArGonaut.
n is a truism that the quickest and
most efficient method Of attracting
Ihnatergoers to indecent plays IS 10
'icnounce them. \ reader Of the New
Nork World evidently believes that
the rule works both ways. for he
RECENTLY wrote to that journal: There
ts one decent play in New York City.
! know, Tor | have seen il. | will not
give It's name. as I have no wish to
TO Il an inju.@."
Evening star., 1925-12-27
Just for Her Alone.

From the Boston Glohc.
Geraldine-Do you love me for my.
self alone?
Gerald-WeH ] don't think that
your father and mother add anything
to the sum total Of my affection for
the family.
Evening star., 1925-12-27

100 per cent and fruit 2G8. During
the period population increased only
- per cent.
Evening star., 1925-12-27

/ Lady Diana Furse is the latest re
Cruit from English society to 80 in
( for a business career. having recently
opened a shop for the designing Of
wedding gowns.
Evening star., 1925-12-27

good condition and is preserved in
Rockefeller hall
Evening star., 1925-12-27
SIPS Bvntings

Daintily made and
trimmed and lined
bonnets. of china silk
or crepello. Pink, blue
and white.
Evening star., 1925-12-27

211-inch Fancy Outing Flan-
mel, in neat stripes on light
grounds, in 10 to 90 yard
lengths.
Evening star., 1925-12-27

Corded and plain ginghsm
iressy House Dresses. ricll-racll
and organdie trimmed. full-cut
sizes. all-around belts. Sizes SO
to i6. All colors and checks.
Evening star., 1925-02-23
VAST LAND IN MEXICO
AVAILABLE FOR SUGAR
American Says Irrigation Is Not
Necessary for Cane Cultivation
in Acaponeta District
lorrespondence of the Associa ted rre.r

Correspondence of the Associated Press.
ACAPONETA, Nayarit Mexico,
January 30.-Wi1liam Dunn. an
American, says he has demonstrated
that sugar cane may be grown on
extensive areas of this district with
out the. usual necessity of artificial
irrigation.
1ir. Dunn is manager of the Hacien-
da de Quimichis, a California owned
holding of some $4,000 acres located
on the Acaponeta River west of this
city. Growers say the discovery Is
likely to prove of economic impor-
tance. Production of sugar on a
large scale without irrigation Will
save much money now devoted to
pumping plants or gravity canals.
According to Mr.. Dunn there are
hundreds of thousands of acres of ex-
tremely fertile river bottom lands ly-
ing wasted in the deltas of the Nay
arit which are capable of producing
sugar cane without irrigation. The
soil is a fine river silt and very deep.
This allows the direct penetration OF
the heavy rainfall of the Summer,
without the usual run-off The
ground thus is thoroughly saturated
to considerable depth, and a con-
dition of sub-irrigation is found to
exist. In the experimental paintings
he has obtained an average yield
above 80 tons an acre within year.
The region is frostless, with pleas
ant climate.
Evening star., 1925-02-23
GEORGE E. 0TTERBACK,
Ex.MERCHANT, DIES
Shipping Board Employe, Aged 65,
Belonged to Association of
Oldest Inhabitants.

George Z. Otterback. SIS years old.
formerly a confectioner here and an
employe of the United States Ship
ping Board since the World War, died
at his home, Eighth street south
east. yesterday. Mr.. Otterback was
member of the Association of Oldest
Inhabitants of the District of Cofum-
biA
Born in southeast Washington, Mr..
Otterback was a descendant of one
Of the oldest families of that section
Of the city and had been a lifelong
resident here. He was the son of the
late Henry 3. Otterback
Funeral services will be conducted
at the residence tomorrow afternoon
AT o'clock. Rev John Paul Tyler
officis ting. Interment will be in Con-
gressional Cemetery.
Mr.. Otterback married Miss Mary
Trumble of this city. He is survived
hy his widow, sister. Mrs Harry
cook, and Ave brothers. William OF
terback, Charles Otterbsck. P. r. Ot-
terback, Harry Otterback and Morris
Otterbsck. ali of this city.
Evening star., 1925-02-23
URGES ENGINEERS
TO KEEP STUDYING
Harold Almert Stresses Need
of Placing Industry on
Plane of Professions.

Needs of the engineer to place his
profession on the plane with other
professions should be developed on
the business as we'll as the profess
sional side, Harold Almert, directing
manager of the American Association
of Engineers. told those attending the
convention of District No 10 of the
organization at their first annual con-
vention in the boardroom ef the Dis
trict Building today.
Stressing the point that engineers
must incessantIy keep at the task of
learning the developments of their
profession, he pointed out that for
every alcoholic drunk" there are 10
literary "druhks," those who read the
trashy literature of the day instead of
the serious literature that will help
them, and for every literary drunk
there are 100 amusement "drunks,"
those who after the days work is
done give no serious thought to
their business, but go out seeking
amusement.
District Director Installed.
II. J. Spelman of Huntin gton. w.
va. was Installed as the new direc-
tor Of district No 10. which COM
nrises the District OF Columbia. Mary
land. Delaware, Pennsylvania and
West Virginia Mrs. Spelman pre-
sided at the morning session.
Addresses will be delivered at the
afternoon session as follows:
..F,ngineering Ethics" E. J. Fitz-
maurice. "Ampiification of Ideals and
Objects" Dean A. n. Johnson: Ways
and Means of Obtaining More General
Adoption of the Association Schedule
of Salaries" J.. H. Gardner; "lmproV-
ing Existing Conditions and Enforce
ment of the Laws Regulating Prac-
tice Of Engineering" George E. Tay-
lor; Fuel Economics" DR.. F. III.
Newell; Motor. Safety and Traffic
Control" A. B. Mcdaniel, and EN-
ployment Service by A. A. r. in Dis
trict TO-"
VIII Close With Testimonial.
The convention will close tonight
with a testimonial dinner to Presi-
dent Bien, which will be held at the
Franklin Square Hotel, at which ad-
dresses will be delivered by Addison
T. Smith and Harold Almert.
Evening star., 1925-02-23
IMPROVEMENT or HEALTH
OF CHILDREN is SOUGHT
Child welfare Society to Use It's
Share of Charity Ball Fund
in Campaign.

concerted effort to reduce disease
among children under : years OF age
will be made by the Child Welfare
Society with the funds 1t is to receive
from the charity inaugural ball, ac-
cording to DR.. Hugh j. Davis, director
of the society.
One of the features OF the society's
undertaking will be survey to de-
termine the extent and causes of
ricketts,, a common ailment in small
children. The society will have
nutrition expert to suggest means of
preventing ricketts,.
DIR. Davis explained that the Dis
trict Health Department has no fund
with which to make the proposed sur
vey, and he lauded the charity in
auEural ball committee. for allotting
a part of the proceeds TO the Child
Welfare Society fo1" that purpose.
In cooperation with the Health
Department. the society mai AIMS
three health centers, in which there
are dental clinics, nutrition classes
and food demonstra tions.
Evening star., 1925-02-23
BOY IS SERIOUSLY HURT
IN COLLISION WITH AUTO
Joseph L. Naish Knocked Off His
Bicycle and Skull May
BE Fra ctured.

Joseph Leonard Naish, Ia years old.
of 773 Tenth street southeast re-
ceived a possible fracture of the
skull when the bicycle he was riding
collided with an automobile operated
by Joseph T. Hickman, 312 d street
northeast, shortly before noon today
a Eleventh and | street southeast.
The boy was taken to the Casualty
Hospital by Hickman. where physi-
clans regarded his chances for recov-
cry as good. Hickman, the driver of
the machine, was one of the Rowen-
ties who resigned his position and
sold his property in anticipation of
the world end three weeks ago.
Policeman Joseph Russell, who in
yestigated the case, stated that wit
nesses regard the accident as entirely
unavoidable because the boy on the
bicycle had swung almost directly
into Hickman's machine from the
rear of another car, giving the latter
little time, If any, to avoid the col
1ision.
Evening star., 1925-02-23

allied foreign secretaries in Paris or
Brussels to discuss the German dis
armament question.
The French now do not oppose this
idea. but they definitely refuse to ac-
cept the British suggestion of allow
conference.
Premier Herriot that the presence
Of the Germans last Summer at the
London conference facilitated the
task of the experts, allowing them
to reach an agre eement much more
quickly than if Germany had been
kent out But M. Herriot refuses
to accept this point of view, stat
ing that Germany is guilty of not
fulfilling the disarmament clauses
In the Versailles treaty and so can
not be accepted at disarmament
conference.
If France did not object to the
presence of Germany's delegates at
last Summers conference, the reason
was that Germany was asked to
do something outside the province
of the Versailles treaty and when
they had to be given an opportunity
to express her wishes. But the
present situation Is entirely different.
according to the French premier,
and with the best will, France can
not accept the idea that Germany
be invited to attend such aTcon-
ference.
Copyright. 1928. by Chicago Daily New, e.,
Evening star., 1925-02-23
c. v. i. TO CONFER
DEGREES ON 70
MidWinter Convocation to Be
Held This Afternoon---CoIo.
nial Ball Tonight.

George Washington University will
confer degrees on about 10 of it's
graduates at the annual midwinter
convocation exercises in Memoria
Continental Hall this afternoon at
2:30 o'clock. The degrees will be
presented by the deans of the various
colleges.
DIR. Michael Pupin of Columbia Uni
versity, noted scientist, educator and
author, will deliver the convocation
address He will receive from the
university the degree of doctor of
humane letters.
Members of the board OF trustees,
the university council. faculty and
graduating classes will attend the
exercises in academic dress They
viii assemble In the basement OF
the D. A. r. building at 2:15 o'clock.
Colonial Bali Tonight.
The university began its Midwinter
convocation ceremonies yesterday
afternoon, when Rev. George Black
Stewart, president of the Auburn
Theological Seminary, preached the
bacculaureate sermon to the Gradu-
ates in Corcorsn Hall. The Mems
Glee Club and the Women's Glee Club
rendered a musical program.
After the convocation exercises
this afternoon the annual junior class
reception to the members of the uni
versity will be held In Corcoran Hall.
The event is scheduled between 4 and
o'clock.
Another important event on the
university's program is the George
Washington Colonial Ball. which will
be given by the board of lady man
ayers for the benefit of the instltu-
ton in the gymnasium, 2014 II street,
nonisht at $40 o'clock. Mrs. Coolidge
is one of the patronesses.
Evening star., 1925-02-23
CHARGES AIRCRAFT
PROBERS DECEIVED
0'Sullivan Says Committee
Was Told Funds Were Gone
and Cessation Necessary.

The House aircraft committee, which
abruptly terminated its inquiry into
the aircraft controversy last Satur-
day. assembled behind closed doors
today and discussed various features
OF the tangle into which it's affairs
have fallen
Members declined to say what
transpired during the session, but 1t
was revealed that Representative
Bloom. Democrat. New York. had ad-
vised the committee that II it's hands
had been in any way tied by lack of
appropriations. he personally would
supply the money necessary for the
continuation OF the inquiry.
Fund Lark Caused Action.
Lack Of funds was one of the rea-
sons given when the suspension of
hearings was announced Saturday.
At the same time it was announced
that the committee wanted to get it's
record printed and it's affairs wound
up in preparation for the expiration
of the present Congress March 4.
Representative O'Sullivan, Demo-
crat, Connecticut, A member of the
committee, charged today that the
committee had been deceived" into
voting to close its hearings because
of lack of funds.
The Connecticut member said he
and an accountant examined the COM
mittee books today and found APP
proximately $4,000 remaining. At
Saturdays meeting, he continued, the
financial condition of the committee
appeared so desperate that I'VE even
considered chipping in SIS apiece. SO
the record could be printed
Whether purposely or not. Mr..
OSullivan said, I'VE were led to believe
Saturday that the s25,000 allotted for
the inquiry was exhausted and that we
must close at once to have enough
money to print the committee record.
II was among those voting to wind up
the investigation Immediately"
An examinat ton of the books. he sal
revealed that the committee had ample
money to conclude its investigation If
it SO desired.
Several committee members today
were Of the opinion that the closing
of the inquiry would not cause the
committee to refuse Secretary Weeks
invitation to Fort Monroe. Va. for a
demonstration of anti-aircraft firing
on airplane-towed targets Although
there was some uncertainty in this
regard, It was the belief that the
committee would arrange with the
War Secretary for the demonstration
on March s.
War Department officials said the
whole question was one to be answer
ed by the committee. The demonstra-
.tion was planned entirely for the COM
mittee's benefit and will not be held
unless 1t desires to attend.