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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-02-21
Rear Admiral Relieved.

Rear Admiral Robert Stocker. Naval
Construction Corps, will be relieved
from all active duty February % and
will proceed to his home. Capt. John
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-02-21

G. Tawresey of the same corps has
been transferred from the Board of
Inspection and Survey to the Bureau
Of Construction and Repair. Navy De-
partment.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-12
ROYAL LINE OF
 SAMOA EXTINCT
Princess Siupolo Tuimanua,
 Last Of Ruling Race, Dies

Honolulu, Sept. 12 Pl-In modest bungalow in the unpreten- tlous residential section of Kalihi in Honolulu the death occurred re- gently of the Samoan princess Siupolo Tuimanua (Mrs. II. A. Ross). She was the only daughter of the late King Tuimanua and the last of the royal line which had. ruled the little island kingdom for generations until 1900.
 King Tuimanua abdicated when he ceded the islands 10 the United States in the first war of this cen- tury. Tn Mrs. Ross cottage was a letter signed by the late President Roosevelt thanking the king for his action.
 On the death of her father in 1908. Princess Siuporo was adopted by Governor Stearns, the American administ strator of Manua. and Mrs. Stearns. When she was IS years old the princess met Ross, chief petty officer n the United States navy. and they were married at the home of the gov ernor. Ross was transferred in 1923 to Honolulu and was accompanied by his wife and their four children.
 From 1900 to 1908, King Tui- manua served as native ruler of the
New Britain herald., 1925-09-12

Winconsin have passed bonus laws, and are now paying bonuses. In some of the other states laws passed have been declared unconstitutional and are awaiting the action of legis- latures or popular reterendums. In some other states provisions for land settlements and home building have been made in place of the bonus.
 e, Is there q class of people in Georgia known as clay eaters?
 A, Yes. There arc people In Geor- gia who cal clay and mud, known as Geophagists.
 Q, What do seals eat?
 A. Very young seals. for the first three months or so nurse from their mothers breasts, and If taken away from the parent requires 10 be fed milk from q bottle. Later 1t depends upon the kind of seal that you have as to what 1t should be fed, The seals that are found off California and the coast little further north eat she'll fish. Those that come from the Alas kan waters eat small fish.
 Q. What was the mark put upon Cain as mentioned in the Old Testa- ment? What was the cause of his death?
 A. It Is not known just exactly what the account of the mark Goo put upon Cain means. Various con lectures are: a branding, scar leprosy, wrinkles and the distortion of the face which crime offer brings. But the Revised Version o the Bible translates Genesis 4:15- "appointed a mark for Cain that is ; reminder of his crime" All that i known of Cain is given in the fourtl chapter of Genesis. His death is no recorded.
 Q. Is platinum the hardest meta known?
 A. Platinum is not the hardes metal known. It is a comparativel, soft metal being about as hard a copper.
 Q. How many acres of land ar there in the United States suitabl for cutting into lumber?
 A. There are approximately 13S, 100000 acres of virgin timber, suit able for cutting into lumber, 122, O00,oOO acres of growing timbe suitable for that purpose and 142, 100000 acres of timber suitable 10 cord wood, fence posts, ties, etc.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-12

Q. Do all radio transmitters have call letters and by whom are these letters supplied?
 A. All radio transmitters have call letters. letters consisting of two,three or four letters and numerals. The government assigns call letters at the time the station license is'granted.
 Q, After what was the state of Colorado named and what Is the meaning of the word?
 A. Colorado is Spanish name meaning bloody" or blood red" The Colorado river was so named because of the red color of the earth along its canyon. The state was named from the river.
 @. Who first said Know thyself?"
 A. This is attributed 10 both So- crates and &enophon. and also oc- CUTS in Pope's Essay on Man in the following lines:
 Know myself, presume not God to
 scan,
 s"Tho proper study of mankind Is
 man."
 O. What is the longest drive ever made in golf and by whom?
 A. At Colorado Springs. Colorado, one James Gullane drove golf ball 40 yards, and claimed worlds rec ord. E. c. Bliss is credited with the longest authenticated drive-445 yards made August, 1913, at Herne Bay, England,
 c. Who were the men who helped ! Westinghouse to get his invention of the air brake on the market?
 A. Robert Pitcairn, the local su- | perintendent of the Pennsylvania Railroad, was the man who offered the greatest encouragement to the young Westinghouse in regard to his invention, the air brake, Pitcairn wished his road 10 place a train oi cars at the disposal of the inventor for a public demonstration, but he could not persuade the officials above him to bear the expense Eventually w. w. Card persuaded the Panhandle Railroad to furnish Westinghouse with a train of cars provided Westinghouse would equir them himself. The demonstration proved successful. Shortly after, in 1869, a company was organized tc manufacture the air brakes and al of the principal railroads began rap idly to install them.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-12

Manua group under the United States. He had control of the four higher chiefs, Misa, Tufele, Tulolo- sega and Asoau, Upon the kings death, Tufele was chosen 10 succeed him, being credited with having been the most faithful to the United States during the political trouble in American Samoa, His son, l'aatoia Tufele, was sent to Hawaii by the government to be educated In Amer ican life. An athlete of more than ordinary ability, he rowed several years on Hilo crews and also ap- peared several times as an amateur boxer. When the elder Tufele died, I'aatoia was chosen 10 succeed his father as the native ruler of Manua.
 The home of Mrs, Ross in Hono- lulu was the center of Samoan &C., tlvties in Hawaii. Here the trans! planted natives Of inc South Sea islands gathered, mostly from the Mormon settlement at Laie, revived their native customs and held their celebrations.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-12

You can get an answer to any question Of fact or information by writing 10 the Question Editor, New Britain Herald. Washington Bureau, 1922 New York avenue, Washington, D. C., enclosing two cents in stamps for reply, Medical. legal and marital advice cannot be given. nor can eX- tended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive a per sonal reply. Unsigned requests can not be answered. All letters are standardization.
 c. How many motor buses are in use as common carriers? Are most Of these operated by the electric rail- ways?
 A. The number of common car riers" buses now in use exceed co., GOO, of which only about $500 arc | operated by electric railways, and the surprising number of 10000 by schools.
 Q. Is it correct for young mar accompanying two ladies to walk or the outside nearest the curb, oi should he walk between them?
 A. It is aways correct for a mar to walk next to the curb whether he Is with one or two ladies. | c. How many states have passed a state bonus for men who served ir the World War?
 A. Illinois, Iowa. Kansas. Maine Massa chusetts, Michigan, Minnesota Missouri, New Hampshire. New Jer. sey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio Oregon. Rhode Island, South Da kota, Vermont, Washington ant
New Britain herald., 1925-09-12

Here are the hieh-spots. Con- slider them. Check them, point for point, with any car you know that sells anywhere near this price range. Then ask yourself "In what other light car can I hope for anything even approximating this phenomenal $595 value?'
 .. . a full-size, 5-passenger Sedan with room and to spare for 5 regular people to ride in ... a smartly-de- signed car, clean-cut, rakish, low, extraordinarily good -Iooking!. body finished in polished lacquer, rich deep blue with glistenine jet-black trimmings, as handsome a light automobile as anybody ever looked at. "a E-horsepower engine, sturdy, fast, reliable, powerful. A noble hill- climber. A quieter engine because it has fewer working parts. 20-to-25 miles to the gallon, often more light on oil-hundreds of Overland
New Britain herald., 1925-09-12
IRISH CHANGE SCHOOL SYSTEM

Dublin, Sept. l2 P Alteration of the entire education system of the Irish Free State in order that Irish eventually would become the spoken language of the country. is a plan which Prof. John Macneill, minister of education, has in mind. He referred to this intention re- gently while addressing teachers at- tending Irish classes at Kilkee Clare, saying the proposed changes would effect all educational institu' tions from primary schools to uni versailles.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-12

Such WdS the Presidents order. RESULT? Anew-day automobile. light-car classic. A car- Of-nlOrrOW at price unbelievable until today. full-size 5-passenger Sedan, with sliding gear transmission, for less than S6OO-for the first time in history!
New Britain herald., 1925-09-12

c, How are peach trees started from the seed9
 A. Nurseyrmen in growing peach trees from the seed, place the seed or stone In sand and allow 1t 10 freeze during the winter This cracks the heavy covering. In the spring they are planted in cold frames, and are transplanted to open ground in the summer after the seedlings have developed their first pair Of leaves.
 @. How long Is fortnight?
 A. Twa weeks or fourteen days,
 c. What Is done finally with money sent to the Dead Letter or fee in undelivercd mail? ~
 A. It Is held In that office for one year and then turned over to the Treasury Department, If still nn- claimed.
 Q, How many words are In the English language
 A. Approximately 100000.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-12

Reno, Nev" ''ept, l2. - Twenty white policans sfrom the breeding grounds on Anaho Islands in Pyra- mid lake. Nevada, are 10 be shipped soon 10 Inc National Geological park in Washington, D. c. Young pclicans which have just graduated from fuzz to feathers, but which are still unable to hy, will be se- lected
New Britain herald., 1925-09-12
THREE HAVE SAME BIRTHDAY

Post Townsend, Wash. Sept. l2--- R, - Mir, and Mrs. Charles Doug- lass Johnson of ihis city have no difficulty In remembering the bir' "- days of their three children. h nice Marian, the, eldest, was bt May 6, 1920, and three years later Elizabeth Julia made her appear ance on the same date. Little Olive Mona kept lip the family regularity as to birthdays by arriving on May this year.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-12

eral piano selections were rendered by Miss liza Harvey,
 The three honor guests received many useful and appropriate gifts to carry to college with them. Miss
New Britain herald., 1925-09-12

owners report as high as 15,000 miles without a dollar spent for engine up-keep!
 Three speed, selecfipe sliding gear tranSn1isSion-at the lowest price ever available in a Sedan! Borg and Beck diSc-type clutch-one of the finest clutches made and used in many of the highest priced cars in this country; Auto-Lite starting, lighting and ienition-again, stand ard big-car equipment; a rear axle system the equal in size and weight to that used in cars carrying double the weight of this one; AxIe ShaftS of MoIybdenun1 steel, the toughest steel known. In the entire three years in which Overland has used this axle system there is no case on record where an dxIe Sh1ft has eyer been broken!
 ChaSSis-a strong, rigid frame with plenty of bracing; springs of Chrome Vanadium steel, the finest and strong
New Britain herald., 1925-09-12

MlSS HELENA l.. DUANE F. Chase poured M the attractive tea table.
 Assisting. Miss Noble as hostes- ses were Mrs. Austin L. StowelI, Mrs. Frank Zwick, Mrs, Frederick Teich and Mrs Douglas A Johnston. Sew
New Britain herald., 1925-09-12
SCHOLARSHIP GIRLS
 GUESTS AT SOCIAL
College Club EntertainS Misses DOane, Murphy and Benjamin

The New Britain College club en- tertained yesterday afternoon at the home of Miss Louise II. Noble, 10 Lexington street, with a tea and
New Britain herald., 1925-09-12

est spring steel known to engineering
 in this new-day car every leaf in each spring is genuine Chrome Van- adium, exactly the same material you will find in the worlds finest automobiles!
 Compare this $595 Overland master piece with any other Hght-car on today's market. We challenge any owner in America to point out where il it can be duplicated for quality or for up-to-the-minute equipment, or for dollar flor dollar value.
 Step in and see this car. Stand be- side it, note the beauty of it. Examine 1t from stem to stern-observe the completeness of it. Ride in it. know the comfcTf of it. Drive it yourself-feel the ease of it, the power in it.
 Easy Terms. Only small amount do,pn. S2 WeekS for the bdIdnce. Trade in your preSeRr cdr as part payment.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-17
Hand Bags

OF genuine cOwhidF
built on solid steel
frame. Fine leather
lined and finished
with C10 IN
pockets. OAN0
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-17

Clearance of Summer
WHITE GOODS
Checked Nainsook
Excellent soft finished checked
nainSook, SO inches wide. Comes
in white and all pastel loo
shades .................
Soft finished imported English
longcloth Of fine quality, 80 inches
vide. Comes 10 yards 20 the
bolt. White only. a C0 40
bolt for ............. ~S'|~
Regular zoe fine mercerized Ing
lish batistP. of sheer quality. ~
inches wide and comes in white
and pastel shades. The a.
yard ................
SOC beautiful solid coIUrod lingerie
splash voiIes, 36 inches wide.
Comes in full line Of 2Qn
wanted pastel shades. Yard Wv
JOSKE'S SECOND FLOOR
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-21
bEXAR COUNTY
FARM CLUBS
CLOSE YEAR

Bexar county farm club boys and
girls wound up their years program
when they met in the assembly room
of the Chamber OF Commerce Satur-
day. took lunch in one of the parks
and attended a picture show at the
Plaza theater as guests Of the manage
ment. The most successful year in the
history of the clubs was reviewed and
prospects for next year as outlined by
Fred w. Malley. o. B. Rollin, Miss
Ida Reynolds and Mrs. Bonnie Camp
bell, met with hearty applause from
the youngsters.
Many prizes have been won this
year by members of both the boys and
the girls clubs. Plans for next year
will give them a much wider range
and will include pig clubs. A big
campaign for membership is to be
launched during the carly part of the
year with a view of interesting O max
imum number Of boys and girls in the
club work so they will take up projects
which not only will be profitable to
themselves but will be of material ben
eft in developing the best methods OF
farming. hog, cattle and poultry rails.
Ing on farms Of Bear county.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-21
CHARITY CHEST
T0START NEW
CAMP A|GN
Civic Clubs Get Behind
Drive in Effort to
Reach Goal.

With the entire membership Of the
San Antonio Rotary Club. the knights
of Columbus Luncheon Club. q COM
plete division OF the Lions Club and
half a dozen other organizations in
the field next Monday. the Community
Chest drive will start all over with
complete new plans. A whirlwind cam
paign such as San Antonio has not
seen since the days of the Liberty
Loan drives during the World war, is
expected to put the s42S,062 budget
on paper before the end of the week.
When reports late Thursday night
revealed that more than S26S, 900 had
been raised already. new life was In
iccted into the campaign. Reports
from various leaders indicated there
are hundreds of people who have NOT
vet been reached and all that is need
ed is an ample number Of workers.
These will be available for the new
drive
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-21
WOODS YACHT GOES
TO AID SICK WOMAN

MANILA, Nov. 21.-CP)-Official
business was sidetracked by Governor.
General Wood to save the life of the
wife of an American official. it be.
came known when the governor-gen.
erals yacht, Apo, arrived here bring
ing Mrs. G. Perkins.
The executive was on his way to the
southern islands on an inspection trip.
When about 100 miles south of Culion
the Apo picked up radio message
that Mrs. Perkins, wife Of the chief
chemist Of the Culion Leper colony
was desperately ill, and that her life
could be saved only by her removal
to Manila for treatment.
Governor-G General Wood immediate
ly ordered the Apo turned about. Mrs,
Perkins was taken aboard at Culion
and today rested in n Manila hospital
while the Apo again was en- route
southwark.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-21
EPISCOPAL

St. Johns Episcopal. Burnett ana ~
blackberry; Rev. Jay Scott Budlong, rec
tor. Church school and THANKSGIVING
program, $3.50 a. M; no morning service
evening prayer and sermon, 1850 p. m.
Christ Church, Belknap and RUSSELL
Rev. l.. p. Richards, rector HOLY com.
nunion, 1890 a. M; church school, s;3o
a. M; morning prayer and sermon by
rector. Holy communion, 1880 a. m.
church school. $3.50 a. M; morning pray
or and sermon by rector, II a. M; molly
communion, 1880 a. m. THURSDAY
THANKSGIVING; morning prayer and SER
mon, 10 a. M: litany and holy commun-
ion, $40 a. m. Friday.
81. Marks Episcopal. Travis PARK;
Rev, Sylvester P. Robertson. acting rec
tor. Holy communion. 1880 a. m. Sun
day; church school and adult biole
classes, $3.50 a. m; morning prayer ana
sermon. II a. M: Rev. Rolfe p. Crum,
rector elect, preacher: evening prayer
and sermon. n. M: young peoples ser
vice league. Sis p. m: holy communion
10 a. m. Friday. ~,
The Rev. sylvester T. Robertson VIII
conduct the services at ST. Luke's Epls-
copal church. West Houston and Chupa-
deras streets. at 1880 p. m. sunday NO
vember 60. Sunday school, $3.50 a. m.
st. Paurs Memorial. the bishop
church for army work; Grayson and
Willow streets Holy communion. 1880
A. m. Sunday; church school. $3.50 n. m.
morning prayer, IL a. M; Rev. W. H.
Mills, preacher.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-21
SPIRITUALISTS

Fret Texas church. O. OF. s.. 307h
Alamo plaza; Rev. w. Mcdowell, pastor.
Sunday service with entranced lecture by
Father Francis through medlumshlp OF
pastor, 1880 p. m; demonstration OF
painting and message work by Percy
Trims; mid-week healing and message
circle. s p. m. Friday at $50 Broadway
avenue. Bunco party at 3O7h Alamo
plaza at p. m. Monday. November IS.
Union Sp!rltualist Sunday school (Ly-
ceum), 2:30 p. m. sunday; sunflower
club. 3:45 p. m. Clara p. Harshman,
superintendent, Invites all young people
interested to attend.
Kosmos spirituaiist Church. Rev. L.
NJ. johnson. pastor. Spiritualist service.
1880 D. m. Sunday: address on THE
Vision OF Immortality: mid-week serv-
Ices on Wednesday and Friday; seances
and messages. 1875 Mason street.
The Spiritualist Church OF Harmony
services at W. o. W. Hall. S22 East
Houston street: Mrs. Lola Taylor. pas
tor. Sunday service, 7:45 p. M; message
circle at pastors home. iii South Presa
street, p. m. Thursday.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-21
METHODIST

Trinity Methodist. Grant and West
Huisache: Rev W. L. Biackstock, pas
tor. Sunday school. $3.50 a. m; preach
ing, iO:i5 a. m. and 1850 p. m; Epworth
League. 6:f5 p. m: official board. 1880
p. m. Tuesday; open house, 1850 p. m.
Wednesday.
Palm Heights Methodist. DeSoto and
Walton: Rev. ]. L. Wood. pastor. sun
day school. s:{5 a. M; Thanksgiving
sermon by pastor, IL n M: Epworth
League. $3.50 p. m; song service pro-
gram. 1880 p. M: woman's Missionary
Society at home OF Mrs. NJ. Z. Key. SOS
Thompson place. $3.50 p. nj. Tuesday;
play by Epworth League at Joel Chand-
Ter Harris auditorium. p. m. Wednes'
day; church night changed to Thursday
this week only.
Mckinley Avenue Methodist. Mckinley
and South Presa; Rev. J. II. Perry. pas
tor Sunday school. $3.50 a. M: preach.
Ing. IL a. m. by DR.. T. +. Sessions oil
Austin. and 1880 D. m. by pastor; Ep-
worth League. $50 p: M; prayer seF''
Denver Heights Methodist. Denver ane
South New Braunfels. Rev. Hubert NJ
Smith. pastor. sunday school, $3.50 a. M
preaching. 1885 n. m. and p. m; sons
service. 1880 p. m: Junior League.
y. M: league. $3.50 p. m: mission study
1880 p. m. Wednesday.
East End Methodist. Belmont and
North PolariS: Rev. Hubert NJ. Smith
pastor. Missionary service. $3.50 a. m
Sunday; Sunday school. 10 a. M; teach
err training class. II a. m; unior
Thanksgiving service at Palace Theater
10 a. m. Thursday.
Brooks Memorial Methodist. Rev. c
L. Browning. pastor. Sunday school
s:45 a. m: preaching. II a. m. and a;9'
u. M; Epworth League. $3.50 p. M; MIS-
slonary Society TO observe week OF pray
er. beginning Monday; supper at church
Monday night; mid-week prayer service
1880 p. m.
Travis Park Methodist. Travis and
Navarro: Rev. Arthur J. Moore. pastor
Sunday school. $3.50 a. M; preaching
1C:45 a. m. THANKSGIVING service. and
1880 D. M; Epworth League. $3.50 ,. m;
missionary circles meet In various home'
during week; prayer service. 1880 p. m
Wednesday.
Prospect Hill Methodist. Buena Vista
and Cibolo: Rev. J. w. Rowland. pastor
sunday school, $3.50 q. M: preaching
Io:t5 a. m. and 80 o. m: Epwortn
League. $3.50 p. m; prayer service. 7;SV
D. m. Wednesday.
berry and Montana: Rev. II. w. Bahler
pastor. sunday school. $3.50 a. M; serv'
ices lo:45 a. m. and 1880 p. m; Ep-
worth League. 7 .. M; teacher training
class and mid-weei; service. 1880 y. m
and 8 p. m. wednesday.
Prospect Hill Methodist. West Travis
and North Spring: Rev. 7. l.. Ensey.
pastor sunday school, 9:is a. IN.
preaching, IL a. m. and 1880 D. m; class
meeting, 1880 D. m. Tuesday; prayer
service, 1880 p. m. Thursday.