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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-09
EXPEDITION TO STUDY PYGMIES
LEAVES TODAY FOF THE DESERT
Americans Soon to Reach Homeland of
Only Race of Stone Age
Still Living.

The following dispatch comes from the
Cameron. Cadle Kalahari expedition, or
gani1ed by DR.. G Ernest Cadle, Colo
rado Museum Of Natural History, The
center OF South Africa. and the object OF
the expedition is to get q complete story
Of the Kalahari.s strange pygmics, the
only people in the Stone Age state of
civilization who are LIVING today. Or.
Cadle and his companions reached Jo~
hanneshurg.. South Africa, July 30; trsv-
eled $50 miles to Mafekine and then 70
Serowe. Ecchuanaiand. which is $50 miles
ncrth-northeast of Mafekine
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-09

reach the desert shortly to begin our
efforts to fatllom Its mysteries From
here we will so to Lake Nganli, passing
through land where wild animals and
wilder men are the only living things.
We know not what awaits us. but we
know that the land bristles with relics
which reflect the whole life of our pre-
historic ancestors.
tCopyright. 1929. hy North American News
paper AlliAnce.A
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-09

been engaged In rum running. was shot
and killed early today at the Green
Mill Dance Gardens, northeast of this
city Two girls, entertainers at the
gardens, are held under bonds OF So
900 each as material witnesses, and po-
lice are searching for T. H. Smith. who
the officers say, was with the girls and
King shortly before the shooting.
In Kings pocket police said they
found notebook containing the
names addresses and telephone num-
beers OF more than 100 bootleggers and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-09
Ex-BADEN RULER DIES.

BADEEwETLER, Germany, August
. Friedrich II, former Grand
Duke OF Baden. died at his residence
In this health resort here today. He
was II years old and occupied the
throne of Baden from the death of his
father. September a. 1907. until Mo-
ven1ber %. 1913. when he abdicated on
the proclamation Of Baden as q re-
public
HIS father was first To take the title
Of grand duke nreyious rulers having
been called electors until 1898 His
lister Victoria Ii Queen OF Sweden.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-09

GENEVA. August P).--Ecuador
and Egypt have announced their ad-
herence to the international Relief
Union. formed to help nations stricken
by disaster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-09

newest and largest submarine, the GEL
yesterday. The royal party made :
careful inspection Of the various devices
aboard the craft while 1t was under
the water.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-09

rum runners In Indianapolis and v!cin-
ity. The book also contained q list of
telephone numbers Of Federal prohib-
ton agents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-09

SANTANDER, Spain, August o lP.--
King Alphonso, Queen Victoria and the
Infante Jaime took dive In SPANS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-09
Two Doomed to Die.

MOSCOW August Q tP,.--Former
Director 1ssaev and Manager Kalmanov
Of the Daghestan Wine Co. who we're
convicted of fraud involving 1000. 00o
rubles, have been sentenced to death
by the Supreme Court Of the Daghestan
district
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-09
Comdr. Luchsinger Dies.

LIMA. Peru, August 9 fasl.-Comdr
John j. Luchsinger jr. member Of
the American Naval Mission To Peru,
died yesterday at Bella Vista Hospital
Evening star., 1928-04-04
PAN-AMER|CA ROAD
BACKED BY HOUSE
Aid to Future Air Lines Seen
in Proposed lnterna-
tional Highway.
r. the Associated Press.

Without record vote the House to-
dsv passed the Mcleod resolution to
provide for United States corporation
with other Western Hemisphere nations
in the construction of an international
highway linking the two American con-
tinentS
The possibility of the proposed inter-
national highway system being used as
sn area for emergency landings was re-
feTred to i'll report by the House
foreign affairs committee urging con-
greSSioral approval of the resolution.
The report, drafted by Representa-
tive Cole Of Iowa. a Republican, on the
committee also suggested that the pro-
posed highway might serve as a gttlae
for aviatorS flying over the SparSeiy
settled regions Of Latin America.
Not only will this highway be used
for automobiles and motor trucks. but
ii will serve those who in the future
will travel and transport matter by air
routes" the report said. With this
purpose IL mind the proposed highway
Will be of such width that II Will at
any point and at any time afford land
ingS for airplanes that may be COM
PEELED 10 descend for safety. It VIII
also serve as a marker for those who
travel by air.
Recently Col Charles A. Lindbergh
was able TO blaze his own way across
the tractleSS space But all cannot fol
low the glideleSS ways that this ven-
tQreSome and intrepid young man puT-
sued on his lone fight,
1t Is not impossible 10 visualize an
Evening star., 1928-04-04

AND REMEMBER that for your protection The Stai
carefully all advertising submitted to it for publ
cation False and misleading statements, whenever de-
tected are strictly barred Thus The Star is buying
guide you can depend You certain of your
moneys worth and reasonably of satisfaction wher
you buy any article advertised in The Star.
Evening star., 1928-04-04

air traffic of vast proportions in the
not distant future following this inter-
national highway.
Attention need not be called to the
good will and international unity among
all the republics of the two American
continents which may be promoted by
the projected pan-American highway.
Nations that are now separated will be
brought closer together. People that
new sometimes misunderstood each
other may be brought into better mu-
tual understandings.
Along this highway there will be
constant interchange of ideas as well
as interchange of commerce"
Evening star., 1928-04-04
MISSIONARIES VISIT
PALESTINE SHRINE
International Delegates See
Spot Where Abraham Of
fered Sacrifice.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press,
JERUSALEM. Palestine, April A.
Delegates to the International Mission
ary Council, representing Christian
sects in 81 countries, yesterday visited
the Dome of the Rock. the spot sacred
alike to Jews, Christians and Moslems.
1t is the legendary location of Abra-
hams offer of his son Isaac as a sacri-
fee. 1t also is the historic site of King
Solomon'S Temple and of the Temple
Of Herod. from which Christ drove the
money changers Now the Mosque OF
Omar stands upon it.
The visitors were received at an un-
usual hour by special permission of the
Moslem Grand Mufti. They made
colorful picture in their varied cos
tunes.
The delegates hurried back from the
Dome of the Rock to the Mount, of
Olives where leaders of the orthodox
churches were entertained at tea in
the sunny courtyard of the old gov
ernment house.
Evening star., 1928-04-04
DEATH DUE TO ACCIDENT.
Coroner's Verdict in Case of Joseph
D. Schultz, Gas Victim.

The death yesterday In his gas-filled
room of Joseph D. Schultz, Al years old,
IL Fenton street northeast, was ac-
cidental. according to q certificate is
sued last night by Coroner J. Ramsey
Nevitt.
Schultz, a watchman in the Navy
Munitions Building. was found dead by
Jacob Van Allen, welfare officer of the
Office of Public Buildings and Public
Parks. who had gone to his home to
find out why he had not reported for
duty. Schultz served for l8 years In
the Navy before he was appointed three
years ago as a guard.
Evening star., 1928-04-04
PRESIDENT URGES
HARMONY PARLEY
Asks Congress to Authorize Con.
ference of American Republics on
Cancellation and Arbitration,

BY the Associated Press.
Legislation directing the convening
of a conference of American republics
on conciliation and arbitration to be
held here this year has been asked OF
Congress by President Coolidge.
The conference is proposed, he said.
In accordance with the resolution
adopted at the recent Havana Congress
urging a convention for the reali-
sation of the principle of compulsory
arbitration for the pacific solution of
differences of a judicial
nature,
The House foreign affairs committee
approved the Porter resolution which
would request the President to call such
a conference, yesterday and later In the
day the Presidents request was SUBJ
mitted.
Evening star., 1928-04-04
French Speedster Shipped.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, April 4 (P).-
The Hispano-Suiza speedster, spon-
sored by Charles T. Weymann of Paris.
and which is to compete with a Stutz
Black Hawk in a 24-hour interna-
tional match race at the Indianapolis
Motor Speedway for wager of $4,000.
was shipped from France on March
%, according to a cablegram received
here Yesterday
Evening star., 1928-04-04
Gaboriau's Detective Stories.

Most of the thrilling crime romances
of Gaboriau. the great French pro-
ducer of detective stories, were written
as newspaper fiction. Gaboriau, who
died in 1873 at the age of 80, is said
to have been Bismarcks favorite
author says the Gas Logic Magazine.
Smyrna times., 1928-10-10
The Exerett Theatre. MiddIetown

Monday and Tuesday-Al Hopkins
and his chill Billies," the Blue Ridge
Mountainers. New songs, new acts,
and the trail that leads them From
the Trail of the Lonesome Pines" ."
Also al Wilson in "The Phantom Fly
e." On Tuesday evening there will
be a complete change Of program, the
feature being THE Actress" with
Norma Shearer. Wednesday and
Thursday, Clara Bow, the Paramount
tom boy in cred Hair a scream
from start to finish. Friday, Private
Life Of Helen Of Troy" with Lewis
Stone, Ricardo Corttz, Maria Corda.
1t took over a year and it cost over a
million to bring Helen and her play
mates to the screen. Saturday, "The
Young Whirlwind," with Buzz Barton
in a whirIwind of action and thrills.
Smyrna times., 1928-10-10
STAGE AND SCREEN WRITE-UP
COMING AMUSEMENT EVENTS
The Strand Theatre. Smyrna

Friday and Saturday-Occasionally
a picture comes along that, through
some new tyist or some novel method
Of treatment, causes the iaded movie
fans to sit up and take notice. Such
a picture is "The Road to Ruin" In
addition to being wonderful entertain
ment, and story of compelling inter
est, "The Road to Ruin" deals with a
subject that is close to the heart Of
every normal American-the welfare
Of our girls-and as such, it has been
endorsed by Juvenile Authorities and
Police all over the country Due to
the fact that Road to Ruin will be
showing to adults only, special show
will be given on Saturday afternon at
2.3O, Buddy Roosevelt in easy Co
ing"
Monday and Tuesday-Having a
large amount Of money which one
does not own but which one cannot
rid oneself Of may cause serious prob
lens. This is the difficulty which
Richard Dix turns into roaring com
cay in his latest picture, a farce com
edy, Easy Come, Easy Co."
Smyrna times., 1928-10-10

quence in Diamond Handcuffs,' Cos
mopolitan's spectacular romance of
the African mines and the New York
underworld. In the underworld Sc
quence Sam Hardy, as the gangster
ruler, conceaIs a great stolen diamond
from the police by this striking ex-
pedient. Exact copies of the snug
gler's cigars, as reproduced from one
in the possession of customs inspec-
tors in New York, were obtained by
John Mccarthy, who directed the new
picture at the Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer
studios, to stage this detail. The new
picture follows the adventures of a
great diamond, from its discovery in
Africa, through theft, intrigue, un-
derworld battles and revenge and
other graphic details.
Smyrna times., 1928-10-10
Recent Births in Kent County

The following births were reported
in Kent county during the past week:
Addison Burris and Mrs. Bertha May
Burris at Smyrna on October 1st, a
son; Frank Vinciyoeria and Mrs Mary
Vinciyoeria at Dover on September
29th, son; James Hutson and Mrs.
Gertrude Minner Hutson at FELTON, on
October 2nd,a son; William G.Thomp-
son and Mrs. Delsie Vieble Thompson
at Dover on October End, son;
Homer Reed and Mrs. Mary L. Reed
at Dover on September 10Th, daugh-
ter; John A. Bradley and Mrs. Bea-
trice Vincent Bradley at Pennington
on September 21, a daughter; Frank
Hoefiick and Mrs. Thelma Wilson
Hoefiick at Harrington on September
28th son; Emory c. Connor and
Mrs. Helen Moore Connor at FELTON,
on September 28th, son; Carlo Gallo
and Mrs Castellance Gallo at Farm
ington in September oath, a son; Wal
ter Passwater and Mrs. Ada Willis
Passwater at Houston on September
18th. a son.
Smyrna times., 1928-10-10
New Dover Opera House. Dover

Wednesday and Thursday-Not long
ago a famous diamond smuggler was
apprehended while smuggling FORUM
es in gems into America BY conceal
ing them in his cogars. This strange
trick is exposed in a dramatic Sc
Smyrna times., 1928-10-10

Norman Prattis, of Bridgeville,was
arrested BY Officer J. E. Derrickson
of the State Police force on the Sea-
ford-G Greenwood highway, charged
with driving an automobile while in
toxicated. He was given a hearing
Smyrna times., 1928-10-10

before Magistrate Homer H. Cohee,at
Greenwood, who imposed a fine Of
500 and costs. In default of payment
of the fine and costs, he was commit
ted to the Sussex county jail, at
GEORGETOWN. for ninety days.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-19
BY COZETTE DOUGLASS
Johann Goethe and The Lores Which Influenced His
Life York.

Hyo read The u'e y that wonder
genius. Johann Goethe. is 70
read one ~ The richest ro-
niances the world has ever known.
or the wumcn who Influenced him,
thereby telling their story and leav-
Ing ~ the world q legacy ~ rich
romance revealed ID his various writ
ings. much mas been said. and not
without cause. For each teft her
mark. and the progress Of each ro-
nance is tmmortaliZed in his writ.
ings of that particular period.
The early life of Goethe gave MIN
much that was ~ consequence 10
him IN latcr years. Living a. re
did IN Frankfort during tho period
or the Seven Years War. tho hap
peninrs uf the time were bound 20
leave their mark on the impression.
able boy ard perhaps laid tho fouuds
ton Tor many ~ his later tragedies
There, TOO. did Goethe suffer the
first throCs ~ love. An we know t.
that the girl was named Gretchen
and the tragedy which attended Il
"a no whit iessened BY tho boys
disillusionment.
In Leipzig where he attended the
University. he met and fell IN love
with Anna Katherine SchuenkOpf-
she who H. immortaliZcd as the
Annette OF his recently discovered
scnnets.
m ~StrasshurE. where Goethe went
"a complete hes legal studies. he met
Friodarik Brion. This romance had
a decided Influence on Goethe. show.
inE him The tririality of the poetry
which he had formerly been writ
ing. and hts lyrics Or this period
were the beginning ~ = new epoch
German lyric poetry. This. too,
ended tragically. for IL was plain that
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-19
Don't Sheer at Scientific Cooking-Its Healthier!
GOODNIGHT
STORIES
BY Max T'reIl
The Trip Home on The Blue
bottle Fly Was Thrill
ing. But-

VYoU may never think OF your
W shadow. never look at lt.
never give II the slightest no
ticc. But Just let IL he miss
ing once-on a fine sunny day when
everyone else has n Then see
what happens. Where is your
shadow" everyone will ask An alarm.
And you'll look and you'll look and
you'll turn round and round and
~finaIlv-wril. perhaps, finally you'll
find M. But TX you don't. IL Will
be terribly embarrassinS-terrioiy.
terribly embarrassing.
Now It Mas Just 90 spare their
masters and m~iEtresses such embar-
rassment that Mil. Flor. Hand. Yam
ana Knarf-thc five little shadow
children with the turned-about
names-were h%urryinE home NJ day
break. Where had they been? Al
v~onturinE, Il seems. far. far away.
How shall we get back the
asked each other.
"Let's ride home on a swallow
suggested Hand.
"a swallow dips too much" said
Nil. Lets take On butterfly"
what exclaimed Yam. and get
ourselves fun OF butterl No. thank
youi I think a ~grasshopper Is best
OF all"
"But a grasshopper is 80 bump
fty." cried Flor IN dismay. WHY
can't we ride on "A nice quiet clam
But though they looked WI hard
as they could. they could ina
neither a swallow. nor a butterfly,
nor a gTasshOpper. nor even n clam
Just then. however, n ~bluebottle nv,
looking very blue and very lttls
like a bottle. liz on n blade ~ grass
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-19
Home Making Helps
BY Wanda Barton
lids 10 Good Housekeeping.

TEOCSEKEEPERS have all had
the experience Of having
coffee. that has been ground.
lose It's aroma Ia the ordinary tin
caniStCrs. Few people grind the
coffee themselves nowadays and
when we open tho tin containers we
usually empty the coffee into the
canister. Unfortunately the recep-
tacle IS not sir-tight. hence the
trouble. q uuick-Sealinr food con.
tainer u glass. alright when
latched. Is a good remedy for this
trouble. Not only coffee and tea
may be kept IN these new Jars. but
crackers which soften quickly, salt
that il apt TO cake. cookies that
soften and cereals which also feel
the dampness.
The jars come ln two sizes eight
inches tall and six inches tan. The
tops are Japanned In three cUiorg.
Jade. blue and white.
Wire vegetable racks arc tsacom-
Ing popular. They keep the Winter
vegetables in fine condition. Those
having the heavy tin tray under
meath are best. for dirt sitting off
drops into the tray instead ~ 70 the
floor. There are several sizes and
makes AZ prices 20 suit all.
The new typc Of kitchen table r.
really a JOY with its enamel top and
hard painted surface which does not
chip. The wide four.,nch cutlery
drawer At tue left. the two deep
drawers AZ the right. ono FOR kitchen
linens and tile other FOR the special
kitchen utensils and the pastry
board that slides in out or the way
when not iu use are features.
Casters make IL easy to nov about
and there are two sizes. so select
that one which fits into your particu-
lar kitchen. Nicely shaped kitchen
chairs 20 match come with the table.
Some or the tables have the -four
bin "a one drawer and the space
above is used Tor n cake cnntainer-
Handy and not unduiv expensive.
There arc also tables that have the
entire front filled with drawers
which is good Tor a small kitchen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-19
Rornances of the Worlds Great Lovers

lyrics which she inspired leave no
doubt in the mind Of the reader a.
70 The depth OF this passion. but a
visit to Switzerland weakened the TO
nance, and the engagement was
broken.
IN IT'S Goethe went 10 Weimar
al the invitation OF Charles Augustus.
and here nc met Charlotte o Stein.
the wife OF a Weimar official. In
tellectuallv. this love was the only
one that was really worthy III The
man. Frau van stein was sever
years older than Goethe and doml-
mater his life for twelve years.
Goethe then went secretly TO Rome
and on his return. whether from
chagrin or actual loss OF affection.
he vas but the friend 81 Frau Won
Stein-not her lover.
Christine NulpiuS Is the next
woman we find In Tits life. and the
ONE who eventually became his wife.
These arc probably The women who
had tho greatest influnce IN
Coothe's works. Many lesser affairs
there arc. too numerous indeed 10
mention. Betuna Won Arnim came
into his lifo during tho Autumn OF
his days. IS did Minna Herzlieb. but
they have both left their mark on
the poets writings. particularly the
latter.
Goethe's romancss seem 70 have
been but stepping-stones to the high
pinnacle OF fame which is his. But
each Of them he has immortaliZed.
Each woman brought him something
different az life-comedv. drama.
tragedy. and 70 each has he given
her place.
And 7 can but end by quoting what
another writer has so aptly said OF
this man of genius that his lie
WAS his greatest work"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-19
The Stars Say
For Thursday. Dec. 20.
~ CENENIrVE kENBLE.

A TRAIN Of adverse lunar and
IL mutual coufiguratlons make
this a day ~ dangers. con-
fuslons. defeats and temptations.
There arc signals of many pitfalls
and pernicious situations. which will
lako much stamina and integrity 10
c%onfound and put to rout. The men
tai makeup and moral trend may be
undermined hy illness. impulse.
clamor. rcstlessness and excitahility.
melting 10 rash and irresponsible
acts. These may cause loss or en-
plnNmcnt and prestige and may also
call FOR hasty change % environ
ment. Extreme vigilance IN every
respect is enjoined.
Those whose t1rrndav Il is are
forewarucd or a year OF many tests
and trials IN their character and
general nrohity. The way Is beset
with temptations and dangers. which
may only be routed hy firm guard
OF tongue and temper. with al cncr-
Sie marshalied against pitfalls and
snares. Protect n employment and
sign all writing with caution and
honesty. a child born on this day
may require most rigid moral and
mental training aud protection.
tie thar stands upon q slippery
place makes nice oJ no riIe hold to
stay him uP.-Shakcspedrr.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-19

II LILLIAN and exchanged ques-
tioning slsnces as Samuel
- BriIton made a casual and sp-
parently unembarrasscd exit. follow
inE his defeat In the matter or the
twenty thousand dollar payment To
Marion.
Can he possibly be "a nonchalant
as hs ~sppears?" | asked.
YES. every whit" she answered
WITH a smile. lie has a skin like
a rliino. and besides. YOU must re-
meniber he's Just saved twenty thou
sand dollars. He's made the grand
gesture. for Helena's sake. ne can
tell her it's all right. and know that
I VIII back him up. and he s that
much ahead As for that release
thing he wanted me 20 sign. 7 don't
believe he ever thought OF that him
self. His half-brother evidently
judged me by himself. and wanted 10
make sure ! wouldn't come down on
sam for Tor when I once accepted
the twenty thousand for Marion"
I looked at her In asfonishment.
$50 that's what YOU think the re.
lease meant?" ! asked.
Pretty nearly" she answered with
a disregard for the possible ramifica-
tons Of Charles Owens plans which
made me yearn TO shake her soundly.
"Of course Owen and he may have
something else up their sleeves
probably Sam owed Tom more than
twenty thousand and wanted 10 pro-
tect himself from any possible de-
mznd In the future. III he only knew
how safe he was. I'm sure Marion
VIII feel the way I do about II. when
| muster W courage to tell her"
Don't tell her." / advised earnest
". IF Mi. Brixton is sincere In his
desire to give her the money. 10 will
be time enough to tell her about IL
when she comes Of age. And we've
done the only possible thing now. IN
protecting her interests BY refusing
to sign such n release az that was"
Thanks 70 you." Lillian said
gratefully. "It Sam had turned on
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-19
Advice
BY Annie Laurie

NEAR ANNIE LAURIE:
~ I arm about to become en-
gsged TO a young man. who l, as
well as my folks. think the
world OF.
There ~ one problem hat my
fisnce and I disagree on. and |
am writing to YOU for advice.
Is 1t proper for the young man
10 put the ring on his f~iancee's
finger IN his or her house. and In
whose house should the engage.
msnt dinner be giyenr
ANNIOUSLY WAITING.
A NNIOUSLY WAITING: The ring
"A oan be put on the finger when.
ever YOU wish. my dear. There is no
particular ceremony connected with
this. but I think you've missed half
the thrill or being engaged if HE
did not put the ring or your finger
when he asked you. This is some
thing just between YOU two and the
dearneSs and Sacrsdness of the mo-
ment isn't for the public eve.
The engagement dinner should be
given M vour home. when your
Father ~ Mother announce your
engagement.