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White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-02-24
ANIMAL LIFE SPAN
ISL TIMES GROWTH
Horse Should Live to 20, Man
to lat.

Newark, N. jim the animal king
dom, the biological engineers have 1t
the span Of life usually is seven times
the period of growth. For instance,
the life Of horse is % years, seven
times the period Of growth, and the
span of the chicken, 40 months, fig.
ures out the same way.
Man natures in 81 years, and seven
times that is just short of $50. We
should live that long, but don't. Why7
Disease, explained DR.. Roy Schaffer.
a lecturer, before the Woman's club
Of Glen Ridge.
IF you go back in history, we find
that the average life of the Romans
was 18 years. This meant some neg
lect from the time of birth to death
The average life in America in 1900
was 80 years, in 1900, As years, and
577a years in 1925. In a little more
than century we have almost
doubled the expectation of life by TAX
ing proper care Of our children" he
said.
New York doctors have determined
to eradicate diphtheria by 1880, and
you can help to do this by using the
Schick and other tests. Take an in
terest in the reports from your school
medical inspectors; analyze them and
do not pass snap judgment on them.
In these ways your organization can
make great progress in furthering civ
ilizatfon. A stronger spark of life will
be passed on to our children and our
boys and girls may live $50 happy
years."
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-02-24
Italian Marble Now Is
Mined in Colorado

Denver, Colo.-Travertine, a rare
building stone, found heretofore only
In Italian quarries near Tivoli, has
been discovered and is now being pro-
duced in a marketable quantity from
a quarry near Salida, IS miles south
west of Denver.
j. ]. Kerr, former owner Of the es-
tate upon which the stone was found
recognized the material after he had
made trip to Italy to inspect the
product Of the Tivoli quarries. I'M
mediately he began advancing his
newly found enterprise. The quarry
on his property has been in operation
periodically since 1880, but the prod
uct has been used only for its lime de-
posit. A local storage building was
the first to be constructed with 1t.
Shortly after its completion, however,
Kerr died.
His estate was bought by Eastern
capitalists who began marketing the
stone on a nationwide scale. Sew
eral Of the leading buildings on both
coasts, as well as through the Middle
West, have been built with the Colo
RADIO product.
According to an official Of the pro-
ducing company, the deposit, composed
of crystalized lime or marble coming
from hot springs carrying lime solu-
ton, is sufficient to last 200 years.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-02-24
Marines on Guard
Under Soviet Flag

Peking.-American marines in Pc
king are the only ones stationed in
any important capital of the world to
serve under the scarlet and gold BAN
ner of Soviet Russia.
Following the raid on the Russian
legation last April by armed forces of
Marshal Chang Tso-lin, North China's
dictator, and subsequent departure of
the Russian diplomatic staff and
guards, the United States marines
were chosen to police the Russian le-
cation quarter.
Every morning subordinate soviet
official goes to a corner of the Rus
sian quarter and raises the soviet
flag. Shortly afterward an American
marine walking his post, passes I'M
derneath the Russian emblem.
All sections of the legation quarter
are guarded by the military police Of
the powers.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-02-24
British Company After
$6O.OOO.O 900 Treasure

London.-A romantic story of f12,-
100000 (about $6O,O0O,OOO) in sup
posedly buried treasure consisting of
gold, silver and diamonds is behind
the Sacambaya Exploration company,
which has been floated in London to
operate in Inquisivi province, Bolivia.
The treasure is said to have been
buried in 1778 by Jesuits, who were
not permitted by the Spanish to take
it from the country. 1t is supposed to
be guarded by a threat of "a dolorous
death" for those who disturb it. Its
reputed location is based on parch-
ment map.
Edgar Sanders, mining engineer,
plans to leave Liverpool in March
with an expedition of engineers to
hunt for the treasure, rs per cent of
which goes to the expedition and rs
per cent to the owners Of the land.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-02-24
Flesh Pink Rules
for Spring Lingerie

New York.-Spring styles in lingerie
have been displayed at the Hotel AS
tor under the auspices of the United
Women's Wear League of America.
Most of the models featured waist
line, close-fitting bodice and full
flaring silhouette.
Flesh pink was the outstanding hue,
while there was also noticeable ar
ray Of printed silks in underwear and
pajamas. The bridal lingerie set COM
prised four pieces. with ivory satin
for the negligee and psghtgown and
cream satin for the SLID and combina-
ton.
Novelties in the pajama line includ-
ed vagabond trousers and an affair
consisting of a seyen-eighths length
coat of gold lace with shirred peach
colored satin sleeves, surplice, satin
bodice and satin trousers.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-02-24
Big Organizations Seen
Controlling u. S. Trade

Misunderstanding at the annual
meeting Of Barclays bank, one of the
largest in England, Frederick G. Good
enough said that trade returns Of the
United States showed that although
the total exports were increasing, yet
over the period there had been grad
ual decline in proportion in agricul
tural produce and raw material ex-
ported except in certain commodities,
including oil, which continued to in.
crease.
This and the large and increasing
number of failures, in America, he
said, suggested that industry In that
country was passing into the hands of
big organizations. He thought that
in the future America would become
increasingly dependent on the export
pf manufactured articles rather than
Y raw products.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-02-24
Bugs Succur,b TO Gas

Germans have found that prussic
acid has proved an effective extermi-
nator of the brass bug, an exception
ally destructive beetle, which is able
to bore through metal. The appear.
ance of the insect in Heidelberg
caused alarm, as previous attempts to
extirpate 1t had failed. The houses
invaded by the pest were gassed for
two weeks, and at the end Of that
time thousands of the beetles were
found dead.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-02-24
Century of Stean,

Just 100 years ago the Baltimore &
Ohio road laid the first commercial
railway track in the world. Since that
time more than 100000 miles of rail-
road have been constructed in this
country alone. This is more than one
third Of the aggregate mileage of the
world. The steel and steam lines are
not to be pushed out Of the picture by
a gesture from the motorists and avi-
ators. There is a notable centennial
Of service.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-02-24
Bearers of Great Names

William Shakespeare runs saloon
in London. He is one of the three
men with that name who are regis
tered in the London directories. One
Of the other William Shakespeares is
a singer, while the third is a lawyer.
William Shakespeare, the singer, re
Gently appeared on a concert plat
form with Francis Bacon, another
noted vocalist.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-02-24
Kerchief-Scarf Adds to
Sports Frock or Jacket

Giving them the air of being quite
festive and gay. brightly cOlored Deau-
Vile kerchief-scarfs add dash and
verve to white flannel or silk sports
frocks or jacket costumes. Some
times these jaunty silk squares are
loosely knotted at one shoulder, and
on other occasions they are worn like
ascot ties. Solid centers and deep
checked, striped, plaided or figured
borders are greatly favored.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-02-24
A Long Shoe Horn

A brand new shoe horn is long
enough to assist in putting on shoes
If one is seated and does not enjoy
bending over. These shoe horns come
in several delicate colors and are sold
in pairs with pair of shoe trees.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-02-24
Brunettes Score First

New York.-The love of blends and
brunettes is under scientific COMPARE
son. Preliminary tests have indicated
to DR.. William M. Marston, professor
Of psychology at Columbia, that bru
nettes are more responsive.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-02-24
His Suggestion

Wife (showing new short skirt)-
Look, dear, and I got 1t on the In
stallment plan.
Husband-Huhl Hadn't you better
wait for the second installment?
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-02-24
Missed This

els an editor a man who puts things
in print7"
mo, you fool, an editor is man
who keeps things out of print"
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-02-24
TO-DAY?
Lost Her Nerve

Visitor Ito villager)-I'm surprised
you never remarked, Mrs. Field.
Mrs. Field-No, sir. Some'ow 1
'aven't got the pluck l lad when l was
younger. / don't think l could ever
bring myself to ask another man.
London Tit-Bits.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-02-24

The Missouri man who sought di
vorce charging his wifes cooking with.
his dyspepsia, lost the case. The cOurl
wouldn't agree with him that her cook
ing didn't agree with him.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-02-24
Useless Baggage

The trouble with many people, says
a great scientist, is that they spend
too much time packing trunks" they
cannot take with them and that
would contain few useful things if
they did.-American Magazine.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-02-24

The difference between classical
dancing and ordinary chorus dancing
Is that the classical dancer looks nude
instead Of naked.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-02-24

The man who is looking for trouble
doesn't have to look far.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-02-24
Elaborate Cirdle

A very wide, tightly draped girdle
with flower-entwined bow, in deep
fuchsla velvet, Is very decorative On
a crepe In paler tone.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-02-24

The old question has come up again
in Texas whether the Trinity river
ought to be deep-wnter ocean high.
way or hard-surface trunk rond.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-02-24

Another magic gift from modern
chemistry would be free-flowlng ink
to dry instantly on the paper but new
er on the pen.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-02-24

And another thing: Who intro
duces these "companionate couples"
In case they happen to meet later on
at party?
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-02-24
kent Busy

Egbert-Did he leave his footsteps
on the sands of time?
Bert-No. he was too busy covering
his tracks.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-02-24
The End of Eunsion

-"Our friend Dodge tells me that he
is doing settlement work lately"
/, eyes, his creditors finally cornered
him" Boston Transcript.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-02-24

Thirty wounds were inflicted on
participant fn dance hall row in the
South and the police have been asked
to look out for sawed-off cornet.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-02-24
Frankly Put

Marie-Don't be silly. I'm older
than you think / am.
Bill-Aw, / doubt 1t.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-02-24

The Straight and Narrow Path is
not favorite thoroughfare with
crooked people.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1928-02-24

If it were not for the unexpected
life would be terribly monotonous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-12

his home on account of illness. Chair
man Ohm reported the death of Will
liam J. Lockhart at the United States
Soldiers Home July 81. when taps was
sounded and the usual period OF silent
prayer was observed,
Philip r. Marsteller, u. S. Marines.
was mustered In as an active member
Of the camp and Ernest A. Ferris and
Harry NJ Brown we're readmitted.
Past Comdr. Daniel Foley Of the
board of trusteeF made report on the
matter of insurance of the officers un-
der the compensation insurance act.
Quartermaster Thomas A. ludlow,
chairman OF the special committee on
life membership plates, reported prog
ress w E. Rink stated that returns for
the excursion tickets for the Santiago
day celebration were coming In and
that a complete report would be made
by the entertainment committee at a
later meeting.
The meetings Of the camps and auxil-
iaries for the week are Col James s.
Petit Camp, Tuesday night. 92l Penn
sylvania avenue southeast; Gen. M.
Emmet Urell Camp. Wednesday night.
Pythian Temple; Richard J. Harden
Camp. Thursday night, Pythian Tenn
ple;. Gen. M. Emmett Urell Auxiliary.
Wednesday night, Pythian Temple; Col.
John Jacob Aston Auxiliary, Thursday
night. 92i Pennsylvania avenue SOUTH
cast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-12
The Dust Breather's Health.

The results of thorough and pro-
longed investigation indicated that the
calcium dusts generated in the process
Of manufacturing Portland cement do
not predispose workers to tuberculosis
nor to pneumonia. The workers ex-
posed to dust experienced however an
abnormal number Of attacks of dis
eases of the upper respiratory tract es-
pecially colds, acute bronchitis, dis
eases of the pharynx and tonsils and
also influenza or grippe. Attacks OF
these diseases serious enough TO cause
absence for two consecutive working
days or longer occurred among the men
in the dustier departments at a rate
which was about so per cent above
that of the men in the comparatively
on-dusty departments. Limestone
dust appeared to be slightly more de-
leterious in this respect than cement
dust
Outdoor work In all kinds OF weather
such as was experienced by the quarry
workers appeared to predispose to dis
eases of the upper respiratory tract
even more than did exposure to the
calcium dusts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-12
Spanish War Veterans

Spanish war Veterans ct the conven-
ton, that members OF the order and
their families will be exempt from the
head tax recently imposed by the gov
eminent Of Cuba on all persons leaving
the island
Departments, camps and indlVldual
members who intend to present resolu-
tons for consideration by the resolu-
tions committee at Havana will forward
same to national headquarters not later
than September !. The resolutions
must be in duplicate, typewriter and
on letter size paper.
The Secretary OF the Navy advises
the commander in chief that there are
still available for assignment number
of Maine Memorial tablets. These tab
lets are made out of bronze metal re-
covered from the wreck of the u. S. s.
Maine, The tablets are ia inches wide
by Is inches high, weigh about IL
pounds and each is numbered and reg
istered. The design is syn1bolicai ano
Is most fitting and appropriate me-
mortal for any camp hall. Any camp
that has not already secured one OF
these tablets can apply for same on
application which will be furnished by
national headquarters. The cost is
to destination.
The members of the Richard J. Har-
den Camp discussed the plans placed
before them by Department Ad1utant
A. Eugene Pierce in regard TO Maine
memorial exercises in accord with the
instructions of the recent department
convention and on motion of Joseph j
Harvey the matter was made the sub
ject of referendum vote, and ques-
tionnaire, together with the last de-
partment circular. will be sent TO each
member.
Past Comdr. in Chief Rice w. Means,
president OF the National Tribune News
paper Co, addressed the meeting and
told OF the plans being made by the
Cuban government for the ceremonies
and entertainment at the national en-
campment. He also spoke of the lead
ership of the Spanish war Veterans
among the veteran organizations and OF
the pioneer work the veterans of 1898
had performed in matters of legisla-
ton, not only for themselves but in the
interest of the service men of the World
War and the Regular service.
Department Comdr. james @. Yaden
spoke on united effort in the interest
Of the organization. Others who gave
snort talks we're Senior Vice Depart
ment Comdr. Lorin C. Nelson, Junior
Vice Department Comdr. Benjamin r,
Motley. Comdr George " McAlear OF
the Gen. Nelson A. Miles Camp. Comdr
Ernest r. Graves of the Gen. Henry w.
Lawton Camp. George w. Kingsbury
and Philip F. Marsteiler.
William O. Ohm, chairman Of the re-
lief committee. reported r. NJ. Cheshire
in walter Reed Hospital. Charles Will
lianfs In hospital for minor opera
ton and John j. Kennedy confined to
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d. c.. Naval Reserve

After two weeks more, the United
States Naval Reserve Battalion of the
District of Columbia, will be able to
settle down for the annual armory
routine, for by that time the I'd Fleet
Division. will have completed its annual
l5-day training cruise at sea. and all
of the component parts of the battalion
will be in the city The I'd Fleet Divl-
sion left yesterday aboard the IT, S.
Destroyer Abel p. Upshur, for a l5-day
cruise in New England waters, during
which II will maneuver with the destroy
crs of the Atlantic Scouting Fleet, max
ing Boston, Mass for liberty, and New
port. r. l.. for liberty and provisions,
as well as fuel
Plans now are being worked out by
Lieut. Comdr Finney Bascom Smith
reserve commander of the battalion, and
Lieut.. Comdr Harry j. Nichols execu-
tive officer. for the Winter training
program The members of the battalion
have received the report Of the Regu-
lar Navy Inspection Board, and while
their organization this year prevented
them from making the headWay they
desired. they are nevertheless, deter
mined this year to place the organiza-
ton high on the merit list
tIC PAdtiS bStllS HiAt Rip-
vide for series of schools in various
naval activities. for the purpose OF
polishing off the men for examinations
for promotion in ratings. During the
annual cruises those who show pro-
ficiency in their work are recommended
for promotion. but the recommends
tons have to be followed by the taking
of an examination by the men. In
order to pass as many as possible
schools are provided so that the men
may have the necessary book knowledge
to back up their practical experience.
While these plans are being made, the
other two divisions of the battalion are
virtually marking time, so that all may
get fair start at The same time, when
the Fall and Winter drill schedule
begins AS soon as all of the names
of enlisted men recommended for pro-
motion are in. an examining board
will be appointed, to begin the exam
nations, Just as soon as the men have
completed their class work.
Lieut.. Walter T. Lockhart. chief engi-
neer. has been transferred from the Sd
Fleet Division to the Headquarters
Division, taking the vacancy made by
the promotion of Lieut.. Comdr. Nichols.
Lieut.. Lockhart has been detailed to
work ont comprehensive training
schedule. including classroom work. for
the members of the engineer force
Of the three divisions, as under the
present organization of the Reserve
each division has an engineer gang.
Although as much of the instruction
as possible will be provided aboard the
destroyer Upshur. he also is collecting
a number of moving picture reels from
the Navy Department, showing the de-
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tails of engine working and in engine
repair and maintenance work.

tails of engine working and in engine
repair and maintenance work.
Lieut.. Harry L. Shenier has been or
tered to the Second Fleet Division for
duty.
Ensign John B. Cleland. jr.. has been
recommended for transfer from the
Volunteer Reserve list 70 the Fleet Re-
serve. and assignment 10 the Third d.
vision.
The local Reserve headquarters has
received the records OF the following
men who have been assigned TO the
local Reserve; George A. Bayer, chief
gunner's mate. from the Third Naval
District at New York City: his local
address Is given as the Reclamation
Service. Justin c. Mccarthy. chief
quartermaster. from the Third Naval
District his local address Is the Hy-
geographic ONCE. Navy Department.
Thaddeus D. Webster. enginenlan. first
class from the Third Naval District.
Thaddeus E. Roberts. Lincoln National
the Fifth Naval District John G,
stone, bandmayter. recently retired
from the Navy Band, sos Fifteenth
street southeast. Raymond c. Wilson.
chief torpedoman. 1925 Ridge place
southeast. also from the Receiving Sta
ton in this city. Irving r. Sumner.
radioman, second class, 1874 Pennsyi-
vania avenue, from the Third Naval
District.
Edward N. Dingley. radio engineer. In
the Bureau of Engineering, Navy De-
partment, has been appointed lieu
tenant, junior grade, in the cor1E1ur1i-
cations volunteer Reserve, 1t was an
nounced at the local battalion head
quarters.
John Sterba. 1r., seaman, first class,
volunteer Reserve, has been authorized
by the Navy Department to take the
third training cruise with the local
Reservists, without pay.
Malcolm P. Hanson. a civilian EN-
ployed at the Bellevue, D. c., Naval
Research Laboratory. has been COM
nissioned a lieutenant IN the naval
Reserve. He has been selected as one
of the party of Comdr. r. z. Byrd on
his expedition to the South Pole.
Rife practice is being given the
members of the divisions which have
completed the annual cruises. in the
indoor range in the basement Of the
Navy Yard Armory. The officers say
that it is their purpose to pick the gun
pointers for the gun crews Of the bat
talon, from the best shots as develoncd
on the local range. Rife teams will
be organized in the near future. from
among members of the division, In
order 10 stir up some competition. by
which II is hoped TO improve the gun
fire of the local organization on the
cruises next year.
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icates from the John J. Clarity.
camp officers. who will be furnished
with certificates by department adju-
tants.
Unattached camps have been fur
nished certificates direct by national
headquarters.
Members at large desiring to attend
the encampment will make application
to national headquarters for certlncateS
All certificates are numbered ano
must be accounted for, Department
adiutants will be held responsible for a
record OF the issuance of the certlfl-
Gates. Camp officers to whom certiti-
Gates are issued must make record OF
every certificate and will insert the
name of the veteran or member OF the
veterans family who Is to use the
ticket.
II is unlawful for any one not bona
fide member OF the organizations listed
on the certificate or dependent mem e.
Der of his or her family to use one OF
these certificates.
The orders also request those conn
rades who live convenient to the ports
OF Boston and New York TO use water
TRANSFORMATION. Those desiring to sail
from New York will communicate with
Past Commander In Chief William
Jones. p. o. Box ALL City Hall Station.
New York City. Those desiring to sail
from Boston will communicate with
Charles F. Mccarthy. 64 Florence street,
Marlboro. Mass. The rates from either
of these ports include meals and Sleep
ing accommodations while in Havana.
Travel directors will make a careful
survey of their departments and make
definite arrangements for transporta-
ton with the various railroad compa-
nics not later than August 90. in order
that the proper equipment may be set
up by the railroads and transportation
arranged for at Key West,
National headquarters has been adj
vised by the secretary of the Cuban
commission appointed by President Ma
chado for the entertainment Of the