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Evening star., 1927-08-21
Bees Try to Swarm
On Horse; Firemen
Prevent Disaster


By the Associated Press.
BERLIN, July 30.--A swarm of
bees tried to cluster on the tail of
horse harnessed to a light
butcher wagon in front of a North
End butcher shop here. The horse
proceeded to entertain the excited
but helpless mob for at least 10
minutes with some samples of Wild
West bucking. The frantic animal
succeeded in freeing itself of the
wagon and galloped madly down
the avenue.
Meanwhile the fire brigade was
called out. 1t started in hot pur.
suit with the hose assiduousiy
spraying the horses hind quarters
whenever the spraying was good.
After the chase continued for half
a mile. the bees were driven away
and the completely exhausted horse
was corraled.
Evening star., 1927-08-21

"The first thing | do when begin.
ming TO train one of my pets Is to
change him from hopping insect 70
a crawling one This is done by plac-
Ing him in a glass container. where
he thinks he is free, but is not by any
means. Being unable to see his linita L.
tions. he exercises his jumping facul-
tics to his hearts content but finds
himself hindered on every side. Fleas
will be fleas, however. so he continues
TO Jump until he finally becomes so
tired from his attempts to escape that
he is quite subdued and content to
crawl
Evening star., 1927-08-21
Man Found Dead.

A man believed to be +. f. Biscoe,
GO years old. of Baltimore. newspa-
per solicitor, was found dead at the
National Hotel last night. Coroner
Nevitt. after a preliminary eXamina-
ton. expressed the belief that his
death was due to heart disease, but
ordered an autopsy.
Evening star., 1927-08-21
Farm Accident Fatal.

Special Dispat'h to The Star
LEESBURG. Va. August Co
Funeral services will be held at the
Ashburn Presbyterian Church tomor.
row morning for William Theodore
Thomas. Is years old. son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. William II. Thomas of this
county who died Wednesday of in.
jurieS believed to have resulted from
a fal while riding a horse on the
farm where he was employed.
Evening star., 1927-08-21
Own Motor Operates Drill.

Rock drills that carry their own
gasoline motor have been invented in
France. and are especially we'll liked
because they require no bothersome
compressed air hose. A magnetic fur
nishes batteryless ignition for the
motors single cylinder. The entire
drill weighs only 70 pounds.
Evening star., 1927-08-21

strategic point and get the greatly
desired picture
No sooner thought than done.
And it was q good idea but for the
fact that Mrs. Wilcox scented the plot
and did her marching with features
shielded by her hands.
good picture was obtained of
"Efggie," however.
Evening star., 1927-08-21
Honey fer Motor Oil.
Special Dispatch to Tic Star.

Special Dispatch to TIC Star
NAEENO, Wis, August 20.~-Greg-
ory Broullard. a local motorist,
stopped his car at II wayside filling
station and a woman attendant gra-
ciously waited ON him after he had
asked for a quart of oil. Proceeding
the car soon developed motor trouble
and it was toWed TO the city, where
il was discovered the pistons were
stuck so tightly that sledge-hammer
blows were required to remove them.
The cylinders must be rebored. The
woman had poured q quart Of honey
into tho motor.
Evening star., 1927-08-21
Son to Wed, Pastor
Permitted to Act
In ID. E.. Ceremonies

Rev. Robert F. Gayle Of Lawrence
VILE. Va. was authorized yesterday
10 perform marriages in the Dis
trict of Columbia in order that he
may oficiate at the wedding of his
son, Joseph Young Gayle, TO Miss
Harriette q. Burroughs of La
Plata, Md The son resides at 1908
l street. Mr.. Gayle is the father
of six children and has performed
the marriage ceremony for each of
them. - .------4--~ .-,-s4 a
Evening star., 1927-08-21
Predicts Bright Future.
Lawn Party for Epworth.

CHESTERBROOk, Va, August 20
(SpeciaD. Epworth League will
give lawn party Tueedsy evening at
the church. The recent play given
by the Aid cleared $35.
Evening star., 1927-08-21

4 farmer near Edwardsville. Mo-,
has A little bantam hen which has
just hatched her second coyey OF
IL quail.
Evening star., 1927-08-21
NICARAGUA TO GIVE
RELIEF TO MARINES
Police Work viii Be Taken
Up by Natives-Gen.
FeIand D;ned.
BY the Associated Press.

BY tho Associated Press.
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, August 20.
The policing of the various sections
Of Nicaragua where Marines have
been on guard will be taken over by
the Nicaraguan constabulary as fast
rs possible. Brig. Gen. Logan Feland,
in command of United States Marine
forces in Nicaragua. stated today.
General conditions are steadily inn
proving" Gen. Feland told the Asso-
mer Liberal general Sandino, who re-
Gently was defeated after an attack
upon Marines and conStabulary at Oco-
tai. appears to be hiding with a very
small number of men, although there
were some indications that he had left
the country.
Gen. FeIand to Leave.
President Diaz tonight gave Gen.
Feland a dinner at the Managua Club
at which there were 200 guests, includ
ing the American Minister, Charles c.
Eberhardt, the diplomatic corps. cab
met members and prominent foreign
ers. President DiaZ said that he was
greatly pleased with the results Of the
work accomplished by Gen. Feland.
The American general, with his
staff, will leave tomorrow for the
United States.
Gen. Feland gave the local press
statement in which he said that in
his work in Nicaragua he had tried
to seek only the ultimate good.
'When I came here" the statement
said in part. this beautiful country
was torn by strife and war. My
greatest desire was not to shed an
other drop of your blood. / have not
done so except when the action was
forced on my men in defense of their
lives, ] believe 1T is true that / re-
GREETED the fighting at Ocotal more
than any man in Nicaragua and that
I had done all in my power to pre-
vent it.
Predicts Bright Future.
"T can only hope and I do believe
that the orders I gave them have pre-.
vented graver disorder and will more
quickly restore the tranquility you
all desire.
Il like your country. I like the
kindly, courteous and hospitable peo.
pie of Nicaragua. You have a splen
did future before you. That 1t may
be realized as quickly al possible is
my last wish in saying good-by to
you
Evening star., 1927-08-21

.AL0ve: Oil dcrrlcks along the beach
st Huntington Beach. Calf. A retain
ing wall keeps the oil from overflOwing
into the sea.
Center: Oil drilling i'm a California
orange grove. The work Is by lease
and The lessons i'm this case have
agreed to pay the operator of the
grove ) cents for each orange ruined
by the oil.
Below: Creating synthetic earth
quake in the seismic investigations
for Oil bearing rock.
Evening star., 1927-08-21
EDUCATED" FLEAS TRAINED
TO PERFORM CIRCUS STUNTS
Hopping Insects First Made
to Crawl, Then ColIared
With Gold Wire.
Special Talents Are Devel.
oped, Trainer Says-Dis-
CipIined for Laziness.

Can flea be educated? Many peo
pie would have you think so. for
almost every count, fair has a flea
circus. In fact. so-called educated
fleas are common nowadays and WON
en- as we'll as mon are travelling from
place to place setting up their circus
OF tiny actors in parks, ut the cross
roads or any place they may for the
amusement of the public.
The other day, while travelling from
Los Angeles to Denver a motorst
overlook lady walking along the
highway carrying small black hand
bag. AS was his custom when meet
ing pedestrians. he asked her to ride
with him. She graciously accepted
but on taking her seat in the car in
sisted on holding the little black bag
on her lap The gentleman expressed
great concern about her comfort. 1t
then developed that the bag contained
n circus of educated fieas. which she
hoped to disp'ay in the parks of Den
yer for the Cdification of the visitors.
Evening star., 1927-08-21
How Flaas Are Trained.

The motOrist was much interested
in the circus. and in response TO his
many questions the lady gave the fol
lowing explanation:
You no doubt have seen flea cir
cus-maybe q gQpd one. probably not.
for most of them are of the 'hot-plate'
variety, where the feas dance because
their footing IS warm. Here is the
true story OF real circus of educated
floas. told by the one who trained the
tiny performers for their various acts.
Flea training has been in our fam
fly for years. My unc,e followed it for
a living. and it was from him that l
got the idea.
The Spokane woman. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1921-1935, 1927-09-29
by Margaret Paine
Lucerne, Switzerland


From the beginning to end our stay
i'm Lucerne was most delightful. The
weather was perfect; the crystalline
air intensifying the blue of lake, the
green of trees and fields and the white
of snow-capped peaks. The two days
were filled with a most interesting
variety of activity, and every one IN
the hotel, in the shops and on the
streets seemed so very anxious To
make il pleasant for the visitors. our
hotel was one of "A number which Dor
dered the lake. From colOrful sun
rise to flaming sunset and on into the
starry night the view from our viii
dows was perfectly enhancing.
On the first morning we took Il
steamer down Lake Lucerne to Wiz
nau to make the ascent of Rigl. For
picturesque natural beauty this SAM
pie of Alpine scenery is unsurpassed.
The irregular shore line of the lake
forms many delightful little bays ana
corners where lovely green slopes sup
mort feathery trees or blooming fruit
trees among which an occasional
chalet spreads its roof, or in peace
full spot near the lake one glimpSes II
rustic shrine. Above ii all the rugged
mountains lift their snowy peaks
against the clear blue sky.
The cog train awaited at Nitznau
and shortly we were on our way up
Rigi. The ascent is quite rapid and
the view between stretches of lovely
woods was increasingly wonderful as
the lake spread out below us. Two
or three stops were made on the way
up. At one little station Il ruddy
checked Swiss maid offered the woody
edelweiss for sale.
The bare summit of Rigi still sup
ported patches of snow arouru the
weather-beaten hotel which later In
the season served the summer tour
lists. Though the mountain rises only
447O feet above the lake its location
affords the visitor Il magnificent view.
Below on three sides spreads the per
feet blue of the Lakes of Luceruc aad
Zug and the Lowerser See from the
shores of which rise steep tree clad
slopes that eliminate in the bright
sunlight.
Bringing our gaze back from th"
thrilling view of the surrounding Al
pine heights. we found an entraucing
carpet of hundreds of exquisite flow
ers covering the rocky slopes az Rigi-
Kuhn. White and lavender cr2,1iS,'N
abounded near the summit and not far
down the slope were deep blue gen
tians. dainty primroSes. golden but
tercupS. quantities of vlolet>. daisies.
sweet peas ana other spring flowers ~
their loveliest. AT midday the warnth
of the sun took the chill off of the
frosty air but as the rays became more
slanting the fields of ice and snow
once more cooled the atmosphere. lie
return down the mountain slope and
across the lake in the changing lisht
Of late afternoon was encuuItingiN
peaceful and lovely.
The second morning in Luterne we
found that few members Of OUT
party had been UP and ont elrlt. Even
before our breakfast we encountered
them going Gown in the elevator lnt
The Spokane woman. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1921-1935, 1927-09-29
Cruising The Mediterranean


"Oh, Roothy, isn't it exquisitef We
just worshipped the Lion. And to
think that they were killed to a man
for Marie Antionette.' OF course IL
was the famous Lion of Lucerne of
which they spoke.
In open carriages we were driven
about for part of the morning. Tn
one of the older streets were houses
whose outside walls were decorated
with designs and scenes, some of them
of events in the life of William Tell.
The two old Rustic foot bridges eros
sing the river Reuss were of peculiar
interest They are both covered and
above the crossbeams at regular in
tervals are quaint triangular pictures
done on wood. The Muhlenbrucke
contains Il series of pictures of the
Dance of Death" and the Capell-
brucke scenes from the wars of Lu-
eerne. The old part of the city L. par
ticularly interesting and the old walls
and Notifications leading down To the
river are suggestive of Mediaevel ro-
mances.
The enthusiasm of our early morn
ing sghtseers was justified indeed,
for Thorwaldsen's monument to the
memory of the Swiss guard who fell
in Paris in 1892 Is marvellous. In the
side of natural rock cliff partly cur
tanned by leafy green trees, the famed
Lion of Lucerne" was hewn. Above
the statue of the pierced lion, cut in
the rock is the inscription "llelvet-
forum F'idei ac Virtuti." Farther up
the glen beyond the monument in the
"Gletschergarten," We're some excellent
examples of pot holes and grinders
showing the work of the ice period,
Needless to say the shops in Lu-
cerne were most fascinating. The
clock stores contained every kind of
time piece from exquisite enamel and
diamond set watches the size of the
setting of ring. to large Swiss cuckoo
clocks. The stores full of carved
wooden articles attracted many and
few missed the shops where fine linen
was beautifully monogrammed by the
Swiss women. 1t really was fortunate
for the pocketbook that our time in
Lucerne was so short. We even went
into grocery store and what IL clean
well arranged store it was, and they
did have cheese and chocolate of the
brands we see at our imported food
shops, but of course much, much fresh
or.
The last perfect thing we did in
this happy and peaceful place of clear
prospects, was to hear an organ con-
cert mt the Hofkirche Quietly we
sat in the worn carved wood stalls
bearing small Illuminated plates of
the coats of arms of the families to
whom the spaces had belonged during
the four hundred and twenty years
since the construction of the church.
There were very few in the church
and the mellow tones of the organ
filled every corner and floated up into
the high beams. As we listened the
impressions of the two days in Lu-
cerne sank more deeply into our minds
and when the last note of the con.
Guiding number, Il Pastoral Fantasia
of Swiss folk music, had melted away
we felt that our days in Switzerland
were an unforgetably perfect treasure
of crystalline beauty.
The Spokane woman. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1921-1935, 1927-09-29
University Women
Meet Saturday

The American Association of Uni
versity Women will hold the first
meeting of the season Saturday with
one o'clock luncheon at the Crescent
Tea Room. The day Is known as
Membership Day" and all women ell
igible to membership are invited to
attend and join the association. Re
quirements for associate membership,
At least one year. that is 30 semester
hours, toward AN academic degree at
Il school on the A. \. L, w. accredi-
ted list. Associate membership grants
full privilege of voting.
Following the luncheon II business
meeting will be held and program
will follow the business session. The
Misses Katherine Chickering. Ann
Rely, Evelyn Pickeral and Mary Me
kenna will present Il play by Edna
st. Vincent AIillay, 1.-Two Slatterns
and King" Miss LeOna Coulter will
review recent novel. Mrs. james
lIinchliff of Colfax will sing II group
of songs.
Mrs. William Sellers is chairman of
the luncheon committee which in
cludes: Mrs. Arthur Hutton, Mrs. Max
Gerber. Mrs. Eric Johnson. Mrs T.. H.
Bennion, Miss Carlotta Collins and
Miss Rachael Davis. Reservations
may be made by calling Mrs. William
Sellers mt Glenwood 030G. before Sep
TENDER Both.
The Spokane woman. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1921-1935, 1927-09-29
CEDAR SWAMP
Continued from PAGE 81

The train pulled into jackson. Beal
sgnaled taXicab. They were driven
to the prison whose sinister walls
lowered above the railway tracks. Edi-
son shuddered as they passed within
the gateway of discolOred gray stone.
The whole place seemed to recover
slowly from the recent siege of wei
weather. There were puddles in the
worn flags of the foot walk. The ivy
dripped as it chung 10 the cold ston,
barriers. There was the same cold
dampness in the prison office, both
depressing and degrading.
Linus received receipt for his pris-
oner and Went away after silent
handclasp. His mouth twitched with
emotion, SO that he dared attempt no
word The clerk in charge had barely
started on Edison'S pedigree when the
warden entered.
Never mind, Jerry" he said To the
clerk. And then to Edison: You're
Forbes of ScottdaleT'
yes, sire
(To be continued)
Miss Ethel Lafferiy. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert j. Lafferty. Mari
bro Apartments. left Saturday for Mos
cow to start her junior year at the
University of Idaho. Mis-, Lafferty is
IA member of Kappa Kappa Gamma
sorority and is active in musical and
dramatic circles.
The Mary X. Baker Chapter of til"
First Presbyterian Church held il
orening fall meeting Tuesday even
ing at the home of Mrs. Mary Baker.
:. 2212 Grand Avenue. Ruth Wilson
and Lillian Krause acting as hostesses.
This comparatively young Organiza
ton has for its members young women
in professional and educational circles.
4 chicken dinner was served ia fiji
teen members, after which the business
meeting was waived aud various mem
hers entertained with vacation rem
absences. The members were widely
scattered over the United States and
Canada during the summer months.
The Spokane woman. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1921-1935, 1927-09-29

Pullman. Sept. 2S-professnr How
ard HIackedorn. head of the depart
ment of animal husbandry ut the State
College. has been chosen official judge
of the Tenth Maui County fair, to he
held October q. I. s. mt Kahului. Ila-
wall. Accompanied by Mrs. Hacke-
dorm. he left for the islands today.
On his way to the coast. Professor
Hackedorn will stop ut Puyallup to
act as judge at the Western Washing
ton fair, being held this week. He in
tends to return to the mainland in time
to take in the Pacific International
Livestock Exposition AZ Portland from
October 20 to November ;.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-02-11
MANY HONOR
MASTER MASONS
Charles H. Mann Chapter En-
tertains-Martha. Washing
ton Party Planned

Master Masons' night" given by
Charles H. Mann chapter No. 1879
when they met in Junior Mechanics
hall Monday night, proved to be a
very enjoyable affair and was large
ly attended.
Master Masons, guests of the ev-
ening, were presented with pretty
boutonnieres of sweet peas and
fern. During the social hour a hui
morous silent drama was enacted
by members and greatly appreciat-
ed.
Rev. ]. J. Messler entertained
with a funny little talk concerning
the officers which also added to
the evenings pleasure.
A Martha Washington party will
be given by the Chapter Monday,
Feb. 81, in the regular meeting
room. The committee appointed
for the affair by the Worthy Ma
iron, Mrs. Carrie j. Bowen, is, Mrs.
Laura Lake, Mrs. Kate Ford, Mrs.
Cora Bates, Mrs. Ellen Sutton and
Mrs. Grace Davies Endicott. The
party will be held after the close
of chapter and each member may
bring a guest.
The committee in charge of Mon
day nights affair was Mrs. Belle
Keeper, Mrs. Helen Reed, Mrs.
Charles Adams, Mrs. Leah Adams,
Mrs. Alwilda Shottin, Alfonso
Shines, Charles E. Howard and Will
liam G.. Lear.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-02-11
AUXILIARY TO
HAVE DANCE
Women of Fire Company No.
3 Met Yesterday-Affair
Friday Night

A special meeting of the Ladies
Auxiliary to Fire company No. 3,
was held yesterday afternoon at the
home of the president, Mrs. Ethel
Loeffler. E. Pacific avenue.
The annual mid-winter dance to
be given Friday night in Junior
Mechanics hall was the principal
topic discussed Mrs. Raymond
Conover, chairlady reported several
prizes for the dances will be given
in addition to the door pre-. Eddie
Wickman's Night Owl orchestra
will provide the music. The hal
will be decorated Friday morni
by the committee in charge.
The first trustee, Mrs. Catherine
Boice was appointed to draw up a
form OF post card to be sent mem
bers announcing future meetings,
said form to be presented at the
next meeting for approval of the
members.
The attendance prizes donate
by Mrs. Clara Haug and Mrs. Ralph
Brewer We're won by Mrs. Anthony
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-02-11
CARD CLUB FETED.
Mrs. G. r. Starr Hostess at Lunch
eon-Bridqe Social Affair.

Mrs. G. F. Starr delightfully."- en-
tertained members of her club at
a luncheon-b bridge at her Ryon ave
nue. home Tuesday afternoon. The
table decorations for the luncheon
were red and white, with pretty
favors appropriate for the Valen-
tine season. Dainty place cards
expressed a quaint Valentine greet
ing.
Mrs. Edward Weaver was a guest
of the club. There were two tables
of bridge. At the conclusion OF
the games Mrs. Clarence Lilly, OF
Atlantic City, was awarded first
prize for score and Mrs. Harry
Brewin, the consolation prize.
The next meeting will be held at
the home of Mrs. Harry Brewin,
East Verona avenue, Feb. %.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-02-11
Personal Gossip of Interest
To Folks on The Mainland

William White has returned as
manager Of the American store,
Main and Adams avenue after an
absence of fifteen months.
Mr.. and Mrs George Reed, Of n.
Main street, recently entertained
Mrs. Reeds mother, Mrs. William
Naglee of Bridgeton.
Mr. and Mrs. Percy French, of
n. Second street. entertained Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Peterson. Tuesday
evening.
Dr.. and Mrs. r. J. Eccles, of
Pennington. were dinner guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Austin at
their home on y. Second street.
Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Susan Reed Aged mother of
Howard Reed has been quite i'll at
her home on y. Main street.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-02-11
FRATERNAL NEWS
AND CLUB EVENTS
GUILD GIRLS
PLAN PARTY
Also Make Arrangements for
Annual Spring Musical
During Meeting

A st. Patrick's party for March
Is, and the annual Spring musical
to be held April % were discussed
by girls of the Westminster Guild
of the First Presbyterian church
when they met at the home of Miss
Laura Muhly, West Washington
avenue, Monday night. In the
absence of Mrs. Raymond Ireland,
president, Miss Muhly, vice-presi-
dent, presided.
The ST. Patrick's party will be
held at the home of Mrs. Harold
Smith, Linwood, and will be for
the girls of the guild and their in
vited guests.
The Spring musical will be held
in the church. The girls practiced
music for the event and discussed
plans. Owing to the absence Of the
president, the appointing of COM
mittee was postponed until next
meeting.
Expressions of thanks were re-
ceived from the sick and shut-ins
who had been remembered since
lats meeting.
Two new candidates were accept
ed for membership. They were:
Miss Catherine Nichole and Miss
Virginia Nichole.
At the next meeting, which will
be held at the home of Miss Mary
Campbell, officers will be elected.
Miss Sara Lake and Miss Mary
Campbell were appointed on the
nominating committee.
The girls provide flowers for the
pulpit each Sunday. At the meeting
they were very pleased to receive
a gift for their flower fund from
Mrs. Margaret Ireland.
During the social hour refresh
ments were served. There were
twenty-five members present.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-02-11
SOCIETY MEETS
Plans Made For Play and Social -
Supper a Success.

tdnS M duC VI ray di'N
Supper Success.
The Foreign Missionary society
of Mt. Pleasant church met at the
home of Mrs. Elwood Bowen Tues
day night.
During the business session plans
were formed to have a missionary
play and social early in March. The
president, Mrs. Frank Hires, was
appointed TO select and coach the
characters for the play. The annual
thank offering service will be held
Sunday night, Feb. 81. The program
in charge of Mrs. w. E. Pellet Will
be announced at later date. the
proceeds from the recent supper
were very gratifying, having real
lied $6O.5O. After the meeting adj
iourned a social hour with refresh
ments was enjoyed.