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wider opportunity for his talents pos
sessed him, and at % he went to
| England. He entered an engineering
| firm and always preferred TO be con-
sidered an engineer rather than an
inventor. The development of power
interested him. and within a year his
fertile mind had begun improvements
of far-reaching extent upon boilers
and engines. With that boundless en-
ergy which was to characterize him
through life he soon designed the fire
engine and developed the screw pro-
pellor for marine use. 1t was this new
invention which brought him to
America in 1889. His hopes to inter
est the Federal Government in this
method of navigation were not inn
mediately realized, but he began con-
structcng propeller boats on the Great
Lakes and started a fleet on the canal
between Baltimore and Philadelphia.
which caused the railroad to cut its
Ice still keeps the name of the Erics-
son Line. He was soon building a
small steamboat, called the Princeton.
which was the first man-of-war
equipped with a screw propeller and
with machinery below the water line
out Of reach of shot. In 1876 he de-
scribed this vessel as the foundation
of the present steam marine of the
whole world. She revolutionized naval
vessels President Tyler and his
cabinet made trial trip down the
Potomac on this boat, which, al
though marred by a fatal accident
caused by the bursting of gun, DEM
onstrated the desirability and success
of this type of warship.
Produced His Monitor.
at was, therefore, no novice but a
seasoned and practical shipbuilder
| who responded when the Secretary
Of the Navy, alarmed at reports of a
Confederate ironclad, advertised for
armored ships. This great mechan-
ical genius wrote to President Lin
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Ruler of Sweden
Thanks President
For u. S. Tribute

Qualification of King Gustaf of
Sweden over the magnificent way"
in which the memory of John
Ericsson is being honored by the
Government and people OF the
United States was expressed in a
radiogram received yesterday by
President Coolidge.
Il am very pleased to know that
the Crown Prince and the Crown
Princess are present on this solemn
OCCASION" the message said, refer
ring to their attendance at the un-
yelling of the Ericsson Memorial.
In reply, President Coolidge ex
pressed his appreciation for the
message and added:
I'VE are most happy to be
honored with the presence of their
royal highnesses the Crown Prince
and the Crown Princess, who, l
trust. will find their stay in the
Criited States most agreeable
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arts they have been most proficient in
| music. Inspired by Jenny Lind and
Christina Nilsson they have as a peo-
pie given great attention to vocal
| music, maintaining famous choral
| clubs and producing noted opera sing
ers, displaying also high degree of
talent as composers.
Many in Civil War.
When Lincoln began his great
struggle for the integrity of the
Union this strain was becoming in
creasingly numerous. and DIR. Aman-
dus Johnson declares that 161a per
cent of all Americans OF Swedish
blood volunteered for service in the
Federal Army. Among those who
reached a high command were Gen.
Stolbrand and Rear Admiral Dahl
gren, while the rank and file MAIN
tanned the record of fame for the
fighting qualities which from time i'm
memorial have characterized the race.
Such is the background and great
ness of the Swedish people in the
country of their origin and in Amer
lea that gave to the world John Erics-
son. They have been characterized
by that courage which is the founda-
tion of industry and thrift, that en-
durance which is the foundation of
military achievement. that devotion
to the home which Is the foundation
Of patriotism. and that reverence for
religion which Is the foundation of
moral power. They are representa-.
tive of the process which has been
going on for centuries in many quar-
ters Of the globe to develop a strain of
pioneers ready to make their contri-
button to the enlightened civilization
Of America.
1.-THE life Of this great man is the
classic story Of the immigrant, the
early struggle with adversely. the
home in a new country. the final sue
cess. Born in the Province Of Verm-
land in 1903, at the age of II he en-
tered the army. But the urge for a
Evening star., 1926-05-30
PLAN SPECIAL MEETING.
Susan B. Anthony Foundation Dele
gates to Gather Tuesday.

BY S:aff Correspondent.
ATLANTIC CITY, May GA
group of five club women, represent
ing the Susan B. Anthony Founda-
ton of Washington, are attending
the eighteenth biennial Of the Gen
eral Federation OF Womens Clubs
being held in this city.
Mrs. Anna f. Hendley, president,
heads the delegation, which includes
Mrs. Nanette Paul and Mrs. Clara
O'Brien Mctrone, vice presidents;
Mrs. Luella NJ. Mackennan and Miss
Margaret O'Brien.
A special meeting of this group will
be held Tuesday afternoon to honor
the memory of the founder and to
establish personal contact with the
women of every State in the Union
through representatives OF each State
federation group, who will be invited
10 attend.
Prominent Members to Speak.
Among the prominent federation
members who have been invited to
speak at this meeting are Mrs. John
d. Sherman, national president; Mrs.
Thomas G. Winter. honorary presi-
dent and former federation head; Mrs.
Henry Ess. president Of the Susan b.
Anthony Club of Kansas City, Mo-,
and Mrs. Ella S. Stewart, president
of the Illinois Suffrage Association.
One of the honor guests will be a
woman who was we'll known and we'll
beloved for many years by the chill
dren Of Washington. Mrs. Louise r.
Hogan, now of New York City
author and publisher. who began
her career as Aunt Dorothy" the
editor of the children's page of The
Evening Star. Mrs. Hogan is q strong
supporter Of the Anthony F'ounda.
ton as well a stanch friend of the
general federation. She edits the
Reader, quarterly bulletin for club.
women, the June issue of which is
dedicated to the biennial and carries
many interesting notes concerning the
prominent women in the convention
VIII Meet at Luncheon.
Mrs. Virginia White Speel, presi.
dent of the District Of Columbia Fed.
eration, and the members of her Off
cfaa delegation will meet tomorrow at
Haddon Hall for a luncheon. Those
who will attend are: Mrs. Edgar B
Merritt, vice president; Mrs. F.. H
Brtnley, president Of the Philo-C Classic
club: Mrs. Augustus Knight of the
Columbia Heights Art Club, Mrs
Charles A. Langley of the Takoma
Park Civic Study Club. Mrs. Redwood
Vandergrift of the Women's City Club
Mrs. Harriet Hawley Locher and Mrs
Eugene Pitcher.
Two interested visitors at the con-
vention from the capital are Mrs.
Frank Wilson Of the Political Study
Club and Mrs. Sidney r. Jacobs. OF
the Aid Association for the Blind.
W. F. Bigelow. the man who edits
Good Housekeeping, and Caroline
B. skiing, the woman who edits the
Country Gentleman, met at dinner
last night and exchanged views on
pigs and parlors.
Hear America first: make popular
music good and good music popular, -
~ the slogan OF the department of
rnusic in the general federation, which
has prepared and will release during
the,E convention the first complete
program Of American Indian music
which has ever been printed.
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CAPT. BARTLETT ENDS
ST0RMIEST VOYAGE
Brings Schooner Into New York
s Days Overdue After Is Al
most Sleepless Days.
Snerial nianatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The star.
NEW YORK, May 29.-Capt Robert
A. Bartlett, who commanded the
Roosevelt. in which Peary journeyed
on his trip to the North Pole, sailed
into port today and anchored the two
masted Gloucester fishing schooner,
Effie NJ. Morrisey, off Stapleton, Staten
Island, after a stormy 1S-day voyage
from Brigus, Conception Bay, New
Foundland. The trip had been ex-
pected to take only 10 days and fear
had been felt for the safety Of the IS
men aboard.
1t was the stormiest voyage Of his
life, Capt. Bartlett said, and he had
not had two hours continuous sleep
since sailing. The schooner is to be
overhauled and fitted with gasoline
engine to carry a scientific expedition
Of the American Museum Of Natural
History to Greenland next month.
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DEAD" WOMAN ALIVE.

BAYONNE, y. j.. May 20 F).-The
failing eyesight of a. 62-year-old WON.
an and the confusion that resulted
from trying to distinguish between
left and right on n photograph today
was blamed for the erroneous identi-
fication made yesterday of body
found in Kill Won Kull.
Mrs. Mary McHale, &C.. Hoboken.
convinced police that the body was
that of her cousin. Mrs. Mary Clark
Baker Investigation revealed that
her cousin was alive and an inmate of
Laurel Hill Almshouse, where she
has been since last April.
Evening star., 1926-05-30
HEN MOTHERS KITTENS.
Feline Wards Apparently Happy
f. With Foster Parent.
cial Dispatch to The Star.

peclaI Dispatch 70 The star.
SUMMIT, N. j., May 29.--A jeal-
bus rooster has found out the reason
or his spouse's infidelity. Perplexed
by the continued absence Of his better
half, the rooster invades the food and
grain store Of Eugene Scully and dis
powered her mothering litter Of five
black kittens.
Mr.. Scully, 65, today displayed the
hen and kittens in the front window
ut the store. The kittens are 8 weeks
old and seem to enjoy their foster
mother. The mother cat comes
ipround. but only. ct meal timea .
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WOMEN APPROVE
] CHILD LABOR BAN
General Federation Also
Votes Support for U. S. De-
3: partment of Education.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
ATLANTIC CITY. y. j., May %
The General Federation OF Women's
Clubs today reafflirmed its stand for
n Federal child labor amendment but
not by the unanimous vote of the Los
Angeles biennial two years ago. and
not until a substitute resolution for a
program of study and State SuperVl-
sion had been voted down after an
hours debate. Two hundred ana
forty nine of the approximately 9oo
delegates voting. opposed endorseinent
of the amendment. which was origl-
nally drafted at the request of the
federation.
A resolution reaffiirIning faith in
Federal department Of education was
PASSED, with AZ opposing votes.
The opposition to the child labor
amendment came largely from the
South and from industrial sections.
and was based largely on an alleged
invasion of States rights. Feeling
ran high, bursts of applause and even
cheers creating speakers on bofh
sides.
Triumph for Leaders.
Adoption of these resolutions was
triumph for Federation leaders. the
Louisville delegation of five, with three
alternates. representins the Women
club of Louisville, who have been
claiming hearing for the minority
voice" in Federation affairs, have
aligned themselves all week on the
side opposite the governing board. TO
dav Mrs. Atwood Martin and Mrs. l..
Shackleford Miller of Louisville were
two Of the strongest speakers for the
substitute resolution on child labor.
Eighteen of the Kentucky delegates
TODAY in n statement asserted tlear
LOYALTY to the Federation's officers.
Today was Fine Arts day. with re-
ports from the divisions of music and
art and literature, delivered by the
chairman. and a pageant presented
by juniors.
Urges Chance for Americans.
Too much emphasis on the foreign
label is creating false standards for
American artists to compete against.
said Mrs. Harold Vincent Miiligan
Of New York. She assailed $1,000
fees for imported young artists and
800 rewards for brilliant young Amer
leans.
4 resolution seeking daily reading
OF the Bible in public schools. along
with support of the best in literature.
was given it's first reading today and
will be up for action on Monday. after
an interval of Sunday programs fea
turing interpretations and apprecia-
tions of the Bible.
Mrs. w. l.. Lawton, chairman of
the bill board restrictions committee,
told the convention that the leading
factor in the "uglification' of cities
and concentrating of landscapes
was the rapid growth and ind!scrim-
mate use of outdoor advertising"
She urged the restriction of all out
door advertising to commercial dis
tricts.
The landscapes belong to the peo-
pie" she said.
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Hear America first: make popular
music good and good music popular"
III the slogan OF the department Of
music in the general federation, which
has prepared and will release during
the.S convention the first complete
program of American Indian music
which has ever been printed.
Evening star., 1926-05-30
TWO H0N0RED BY POPE.
Canadian Delegate Made Bern
Nuncio--Oficia Given Cross.

ROME. May 20 U9.-Pope Plus has
appointed the most Rev. Peter Di
Maria, apostolic delegate to Canada.
as papal nuncio at Bern, Switzerland.
The Pope also has conferred the
Grand Cross of San Sylvestro upon
Foreign Minister Gozi of the republic
LOT San Martno.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-09-03
Preferred Stock
Dividends Paid
Lighting Company Sent ThOus-
ands of Checks to Many
Local People

The Ohio Power Company sent
thousands of checks to its customers
and other local people through the
mail this week in payment of regular
quarterly dividend on its Preferred
Stock. This payment of dividends
demonstrates again the worth of the
investment service given to the resi-
dents of its territory by the Company.
Some years ago it was no easy mat
ter for a resident of this section to
find reliable stock in which to IN
vest his funds. Part ownership OF
the larger, prosperous companies was
usually granted only to those In the
financial centers.
An indication of the value of Pre-
ferred Stock of The Ohie Power Com
pany to those who have become stock
holders is given by its dividend record;
The Ohio Power Company has paid
dividends on its Preferred Stock reg
ularly and promptly since the stock
was first issued.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-09-03
FATAL ELEVATOR ACCIDENT

William Wilson, aged seventy-six,
elevator operator at the Newark Trust
Co. building was instantly killed Mon
day morning when he was caught be-
tween the top of the car and the floor
in the tenth story. His skull was
crushed and the body mangled about
the chest and abdomen. The exact
details of the accident are uncertain,
but it is known that Mr.. Wilson step
ped into the hallway, and that the
car started down the shaft, and in
an attempt to stop it he endeavored
to enter the cage, but he was not
quick enough, and was caught before
he could get through the door.
The remains were taken to Criss
Bros. funeral home and prepared fo1
burial, and later removed to his home,
118 South Second street. The funeral
conducted by Rev. c. f. Chandler
pastor of the First M. E. church was
held at the home Wednesday after
noon and burial made in Cedar Hill
cemetery.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-09-03
Many Labor Men
Will Attend the
Newark Races

It is estimated that out of the
scope of territory wherein the Big
Labor Day Auto Races at Newark
have been advertised that several
thousand men with their families rep
resenting the different Labor organ
izations will attend the races and en-
joy day of real thrills in the clean
out door programme that has been
arranged. Drivers from Licking and
the surrounding counties will furnish
our interesting race and each county
will be represented in good attend
ance pulling for their special driver.
The five other big features promise
day of thrills.-adv.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-09-03

This magnificent bronze by Harriet
Frishmuth is on display in the Palace
of Fine Arts at the Sesqui-C
International Exposition in Philadel-
phia where the 150th anniversary OF
the signing of the Declaration Of Inde-
pendence is being celebrated This is
but one of the many gorgeous and
beautiful things to be seen in the Fine
Arts exhibit. Famous artists from all
parts Of the world have sent their
paintings, etchings and sculptures to
Philadelphia to be exhibited during
the exposition, which continues until
December /.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-09-03
Death of w. A. Robbins

Willis A. Robbins, aged seventy
four years. died suddenly at the New
ark Sanatarium Wednesday evening
from intestinal obstruction, after a
short illness. He is survived by one
sister and a number of nieces and
nephews. For many years Mr.. Rob-
bins was connected with the Frank
lin National Bank and until recently
was president of that institution. The
funeral was held at the home on Rob-
bins Drive Friday afternoon and
burial made in Cedar Hill cemetery.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-09-03
BEAUTY PRIZE
WINNERS AT LAKE

The bathing beauty show staged at
the Palais de Danse, Buckeye Lake,
Thursday evening of last week by the
Newark Lodge of Elks to select
candidate for the state contest at
Cedar Point, was a great drawing
card, there being 3,555 paid admis
sions.
Thirty-one young ladies entered and
Ernie Moore acting as master of GER
emonies, presented an entertaining
program. First was little girl
dressed in bathing suit, carrying a
banner announcing the show. This
was followed by Jimmie Currie, rep
resenting a fisherman, while the band
played "School Days" Then follow
ed Little SNOWFALL" from Newark
dressed as an Hawaiian dancer, who
did a clever turn. The $50 pound
miss Philadelphia" took the house.
The curtain was then raised disclos
ing the thirty-one "beauties," who af-
forwards paraded up and down the
runway and were later inspected
singly by the judges, who, afterwards
made the following selections: First,
Miss Aileen Elan, of Texas, who has
been spending the summer at the
Lake, with her parents; second, Miss
Dorothy Charleston, of Buckeye Lake;
third, Miss Cleo Karauth, of Colum-
bus; fourth Miss Mary Trieb; fifth,
Miss Kittie Walters; sixth, Miss Eve
Lamont.
The judges were Henry ]. Schneidt,
Newark; Clyde Reasoner, GAINESVILLE,
and Stephen Ludwig, Columbus.
The Elks Committee consisted of
Harry d. Hale, F. S. Scott and Frank
Cherry, ably assisted by Billy Hoov-
er and Manager Heintz.
The stage was beautifully decorat-
ed by Jack Evans and Wayne Day of
the Carroll store.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-09-03
Industrial Commission Member Here

Our good friend John E. Sullivan,
of Columbus, special Investigator di-
vision of safety and hygiene, Indus
trial Commission of Ohio, was in
town last week and was welcome
guest at the Newark Federation OF
Labor meeting. He also visited q
number of local union meetings whose
cooperation is appreciated by the In
dustrial Commission. He did not neg
lect to pay a visit to the Leader.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-09-03
OBJECT TO CONVICT MINERS

Lexington, Mo. - Officers of the
State Federation of Labor and the
United Mine Workers are protesting
to state officials against the use of
convicts in state-leased mines.
A. F. of L. President Green has
joined in the protest.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-09-03
NEWSY BRIEFS
Fisher-Shull

The marriage of Miss Edith Shull
and Mr.. Edward c. Fisher took place
Thursday, August 26 at the home of
Rev. w. Bowman. The bride is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. H.
Shull, of Hudson avenue. Mr.. Fisher
is employed in Wheeling, W. Va,
where the young couple will make
their home after returning from trip
through Canada.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-09-03
Prizes for Union Bread Labels

The cash prize contest for the Iarg-
est collection of Newark bread union
labels held by Bakers Local 172, clos
ed Saturday night, the winners being
Charles Mcknight, 736 Sherman ave-
nue., first; Erma Renner, 81 Bowers
avenue, second; and Geraldine Swartz,
72 Day avenue, third.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-09-03
He Paid S1OO and Costs

Carroll Hommann, of GAINESVILLE,
was fined $100 and costs in munich
pal court Monday morning for illegal
possession and transporting liquor
and driving an automobile while in
toXicated.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-09-03
Mr.. Morgan Talks to Lions Club

Congressman William M. Morgan
spoke very interestingly at the meet
ing of the Lions Luncheon Club, Mon
day, on the problems of Govern
ment." The address contained much
valuable information was enjoyed by
all present.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-09-03
COUPON GOES AS CASH

In an advertisement appearing else
where in today's Leader, Fuchs Bros,
the reliable jewelers., inform our read
ers that until January 1st, 1927, the
advertisement has cash value of
five percent on any purchase made
at their store. There is no easier or
surer way to find real money than
by taking advantage of this liberal
offer.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-09-03
Entertained Friends

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Browne, of
North Second street, entertained Mrs.
Mary Carey, of Kansas, John Whit
ney, of Frederickstown and Mr.. and
Mrs. William Whitney of Seattle,
Washington, at their home last Sun
dav.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-09-03
Steering Wheel Broke

Owing to the breaking of the steer
ing wheel, William Hartupee, of South
Webb street, an employe at the Hol-
ophane factory, lost control of his car
and crashed into an iron post while
out driving Sunday afternoon. Mr..
Hartupee's right hand was caught in
the door and so badly injured that the
amputation of one finger was neces-
sary.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-09-03

No Gentle Reader, just because
Father prunes the trees is no reason
to believe that Mother intends to
have prunes for supper.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-09-03

Scientists are positive that the hui
man brain is strengthened and invig-
GRATED by fish diet, and while some
don't believe it, all viii agree that
going fishing certainly does put pep
into the human imagination.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-09-03
-Four Narrowly Escape Drowning

A party of four, Norma Hoskins,
Doris Stevenson, Lloyd Thorne and
Foster Ambrose, all of Columbus,
had a narrow escape from drowning
at Buckeye Lake Sunday evening
when their canoe capsized during a
wind storm. Neither of the girls
could swim, but through the heroic
efforts of the men they were enabled
to reach the canoe, to which they
chung until rescued an hour and a
half later they were rescued by
George Mooney, also of Columbus. All
were able to return home the same
night.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-09-03

Union is one of Gods greatest
agencies.