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The Duke Is n K1ng

teur distance swimmer Of his time. and Johnny
WeisSmuller has set more records than any
other man who ever lived.
Sometimes the judgment Of coaches and ath-
letes Is colored by their prejudice. But the
records support their opinions In Dukes case
In 1910 Kahanamoku swan 50 yards IN -
seconds over a short course In Honolulu. That
record stood for IS years, until Duke himself
on April 26, 1928. Even the great Weissmul-
Ter at his best was never able to break this
mark, and the best time he oficialIy scored
was 20 AS seconds on January Q, 1915. This
time Duke Kahanamoku eQualed In February
of this year. Over q period Of virtually 20
In speed swimming, and today he stands with
out peer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-16
BY CHARLES W. PADDOCK.

~ IKE PAOA KAHANAAdOKU is not real
ly duke. though he does comes from
q good Hawaiian family. His father
was captain Of the Royal Guard In the
old dynasty, while his brothers are leaders
among the beach boys" at Waikiki.
But, even though he has inherited no title,
Duke Kahanamoku Is q king just the same, q
king of the water, by the power Of his great
arms and the rhythmical kick of his sturdy
legs. Now and then Duke has vacated his
throne for time. but he has always been able
to ascend it again. Twenty years ago he was
the fastest amateur swimmer in the world. To-
day he holds the same distinction.
Babe Ruth, Jack Dempsey, Bobby Jones, Bill
Tilden-theSe are names to conjure with In
the world of sport. and each has been a cham
pion for long time. Ruth first sprang into
greatness at the close of the war. So did
Dempsey and Tilden. Jones followed closely
on their heels.
But Kahanamoku was champion when
Jones had not yet received his first Sawed-oh
iron, and he had q running start of almost 10
years on Ruth, T1lden and Dempsey Duke
broke records before 1870 and he is still break
ing them in 1921
Recently at the New York Athletic Club dur
ing the annual national swimming champion
ships, those three wise men of the water, Bill
Bachrach, Norman Ross and Johnny Weiss
muller, all of the Illinois Athletic Club, were
talking about the greatest amateur swimmers
of today. Some one else had suggested the
newly crowned 100-yard victor, Walter Laufer
of Chicago, as the logical man to take the place
vacated by Weissmuller when the latter turned
professional; another had named Walter Spence
and third had nominated George Kojac.
But Bachrach, Ross and WeiSsmuller smiled
and shook their heads.
The man they named as champion of cham
pions is Duke Paoa Kahanamoku. And their
opinion is worth something, For Bill Bachrach
though he may be getting rounder with the
years, has long been one OF our greatest
coaches; Norman Ross was the greatest anna
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-16
Assistimg Fruit Gr0wers.

HANDICAPPED for is years by lack of ade-
quate facilities, experts Of three different
branches Of the Department Of Agriculture who
have been working among the fruit growers in
the State Of Washington at last are to have
real laboratories to carry on their research and
experimental work
A new building to house the State inspection
laboratory will be occupied, and sections have
been set aside for the use Of the Bureau OF
Plant Industry and the Bureaus of Chemistry
and Soils of the Federal department. The work
Of these groups is mainly concerned with plant
disease and pests, proper storage and ship
ment of fruit. proper fertilizing and handling
Of the trees and other such activities.
Last year, for instance, more than 1000 SAM
Piles of sprayed apples were examined and
tested to find the feasibility Of cleaning or the
residue Of the spray before shipment. This
work is growing more and more important as
the warfare on insects and plant diseases goes
on, and the State. of Washington, with its grow
ing orchards, is an important field for such
experimentation.
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IN the memory Of man when the titles of the
Northumberland and the Percys are extinct
and forgotten"
But it is patent that he had not wholly re-
nounced his hope even then though it was so
faint that he wrote, between clause which
concerns q legacy to a servant and one which
concerns an investment Of the funds, almost
casually the words which have immortalized
his name.
1t may be doubted whether any man ever
made more remunerative investment In the
direction in which he would most like to see
his estate employed than that created by Smith
sons simple directions When accepted by the
Washington Government, the bequest formed
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Continued from Thirteenth Page.
the last minute" whispered Sergey. "Its
magic" whispered Sergey. Its magic Hold
it tight; dig your nails into it, and you can't
loSe' Then aloud: "Good-by, comrade.'
The heavy door OF the house changed shut,
but Marfooshs stood where they had left her.
Then she sank back on her knees.
The Bahia Papagai believed in ceremony of
q kind
AS IL doomed from the tower, the Bahia
Papagai moved down the aisle toward the altar.
Behind her, two soldiers, each carrying light
ed candle a yard long and thick as a mans
arm. Behind them third, holding aloft the
golden banner with the parrots cage, wrapped
in white napkin, swinging beneath 1t like
censor. Then the clerk of the court with meas
ured step. Then two guards with fixed bay0-
nets Then the prisoner, head high, shoulders
squared marching slow as a funeral parade.
Finally, two more guards, stolid, ponderous.-
The Baba Papagai strobe to the table be-
fore the altar, turned, surveyed the audience,
seated herself and folded her arms The man
with the ecclesiastical banner placed it neatly
in its socket and, with a nervous gesture, ficked
off the cover from the cage The light OF the
two candles fell on the parrot. 1t blinked,
ruf1ed its feathers stretched its neck and
croaked: "GotovaI" ("ReadyPD
Comrades" said the Baba Papagai pushing
back her chair, crossing her legs and showing
her cap to the back of her head, Comrades,
we are here tonight to try a foreign dog who
was sent to impose the might of his capitalist
masters upon the workers and peasants Of the
Russian Socialist Federation Of Soviet Repub-
lies. He comes from the country which above
all would like to see the first workers and
peasants government once more enslaved by
tyrants. An Americanl It means dog.
Now, you dog of White Guard speak now
for yourself Say why you, a foreigner, dared
invade our country"
The American answered boldly in his childish
Russian:
Yah gavaryou ochen malo pc Russky. No
yah ne vinovat."
"Oh, you speak very little Russian, but you're
not guilty. You know enough to say that. And
you've nothing more to say?" The Bahia Papa
gal rose to her feet and leaned forward.
Nothing more?"
"Nichevo," retorted the prisoner, coolly. It
was the one word he pronounced perfectly in
Russian.
Her face darkened with fury.
"Dog!" The word echoed to the farthest
corners of the building.
Immediately the parrot responded: "Belog-
vardeyetZ!"
"The little comrade has spoken. Let him
judge the case" ~-F
The two guards beside the American grasped
him by the arms He needed no urging,
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"Nichevo," he said again. to tell them he was
not afraid to play his part.
LIE walked straight up to the cage Sergey
held his breath The boys glance shifted
rapidly from the parrots cage to the Baba
Papagai, still leaning forward on the table,
her KeIpies eyes agoggle at her victim.
He'll" said the American aloud. The for
eign word rang out defiantIy. He'll" he re-
peated again, and stuck his forefnger into the
cage.
The parrot lifted its wings. Every spectator
save perhaps one, for Sergey'S Scotch heart
beat Stoutly In his breast-knew that 1t would
strike. 1t lifted its wings, squawked, teetered
on It's perch, lowered its beak close to the prof
fered finger, then half few, half hoped across
the cage, beating the air, screeching atrocious-
ly: "Konchalal Konchalal" ("Finishedl
Finishedl")
."wenP What do you say to that, old girl?"
asked the American in English, grinning at
Her eyes were glazed. She crashed her fist
upon the table.
"Dogl Dog" she roared.
'Belogvardeyetzl Belogvardeyetxl" weakly
echoed the parrot.
o"Once more, you dogi" commanded the Bahia
Papagai
"As often as you like" answered the Arneri-
can, and put his finger again through the bars
This time the parrot never pretended to in
cage, buried its beak In its breast feathers, and
only when the Bahia Papagai Shrieked "Dogl"
at the top Of her voice did It respond with a
low croak: "Belogvardeyetzl"
Release the prisoner. He Is acquitted" The
parrot woman kicked aside her table and strobe
down the aisle. For the sake Of this one VIC
tim she could not disavow her favOrite instru-
ment of terror.
Sergey Sergeyitch McTaVish sat up straight
in his seat and stared ct her Is she passed
him. The moment she disappeared he ran
forward and grasped the American by the hand
"A Kelpiel I told you'll Kelpiel" he yelled
crafty. MY father was right-my father
knew"
The young soldier swung Sergey aloft
you're all right, kid" he shouted in Eng
lsh. ''You may be cuckoo, but you're there
with the goods" Then In Russian: what was
1t, maIchik? I Kept it tn my hand until the
last, but afterward I dropped It. How did you
do it?"
Hts mouth close to the others ear, Sergey
murmured: Take sntn ct your finger"
The American gave loud yell, then checked
himself
YES" whispered Sergey, "garfic-that's the
charm against Kelpies."
The two set or at o trot for the home Of
MarfooSha. e-,
ECOpyFight 1eaAA
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THE SUNDAY STAR WASHINGTON c, JUNE 1929-PART

the initial step in the creation of an institu-
ton whose position has been altogether excep-
tiona1, for it is likely to remain without sue
cessoI as without precedent In perpetuating
the fame of a private individual whose wishes
have been carried into effect by great Nation
which consented to take the position of guardian
to a ward in the administration of his estate.
THE Smithson bequest to the United States
originally amounted to more than 5000
and later grew to a total Of about $750,00
To this nucleus in the passage of the years
there have been added numerous other private
requests and occasional appropriations by Con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-16

IN 1880 the president, Davies Gilbert, IN his
neurology for the preceding year. said:
THE only remaining individual who has
taken direct and active part in our laborS
by contributing TO the transactions Is Mr.
James Lewis Smithson and of this gentleman
/ must be allowed to speak with affection. We
were at oxford together, and as an under
graduate MIR. Smitrson then called Macie, had
the reputation of exceeding all other resident
members of the university in the knowledge OF
chemistry. For many years past MI.
Smthson has resided abroad principally, be-
lieve on account Of his health but he carried
with him the esteem and regard Of various
private friends and of q still larger number
of persons who appreciated and admired his
requirements"
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~ IKE PAOA KAHANAMOKU is not real
ly q duke, though he does comes from
a good Hawaiian family. His father
- was captain Of the Royal Guard In the
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visitors every year.
Into this tomb the weary Smithson carried
the secret Of the exact motive which actlIated
him In mentioning the United States as hfs
reSiduary legatee rather than any other gov&
eminent or institution. He is not known I'd
have had any friend or correspondent in NORTH
America nor are there in any of his papers any
references to It or its aspirations But in select
Ing the Nation itself as the depository of hIs
trust, he certainly gave evidence of his cons
fdence in It's institutions and his faith in theft
perpetuity in the determining clause of his win
words remarkably similar to those already enl<
ployed by George Washington, who in his fare4
well address said:
Promote, as an object of primary impora
lance, institutions for the general diffucion Of
knowledge"
Although literally endowed at the beginning.
the resources OF the Smithsonian Institution
have not kept pace with the growth of our
country Other research establishments have
far outstripped this ward of the Nation in their
means for carrying ON the investigation Of
nature
But its achievements have won it a crown on
glory which all the world can see and it is NOT
too much TO predict that In accordance with
the founders youthful and perhaps bitter hope
the name Of SmithsOn may yet endure "when
the titles Of the Northumberland and the
Percys are extinct and forgotten"
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The

''Nichevo," he said again. to tell them he was
not afraid to play his part.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-24

lowing letter was received from Su- perintendent Dwight Skinner of the Boys club:
 Spelling Contest Editor,
 '-New Britain Herald.
 Dear Sir: l note by the press that the annual spelling bee will be public affair rather than being conducted by one of the civic clubs. If you have need of any music for that occasion l would be very glad to offer the services of the Bows club flfe and drum corps for that date.
 "Very truly yours.
 "DWIGHT SKINNER, Supt."
 NIT. Skinncr's offer was accepted and arrangements were made to have the boys give a half hours concert between 7:30 and o'clock and play a selection during a few moments intermission when the con- test is half over.
 The boys will be in charge of Peter McCrann, whose history as a leader and instructor in fife and drum corps is known to every musi- elan in New Britain and Berlin. One or the selections which the boys will play will be "The Boys Club March" written by Mir. McCrann which has won the plaudits of many audiences.
 Invitations to the contest have been received and can be procured py application 10 the spelling bee
New Britain herald., 1929-04-24

have reported to date. But Cath crime reminded the spelling bee edi- tor, as she shook her brilliant au- burn locks, that Good goods come in small packages" so big things are expected from her. Catherine is the daughter of Hugh Coffey of SS Oak street. She is 13 years old.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-24

The couple then drove to Green wich. Conn. but when hey arrived at the office Of the justice of th. peace they were inform d by a po- liceman that Mir, Wiitsee had given warning by telephone against the ls- suing of license. After a futile to Fain his fathers consent by telephone, young Wiltsee return-
New Britain herald., 1929-04-24

22. of New Haven. Conn. had just received a marriage license at the municipal building when the clerk was informed over the phone ty Ernest A. Wiltsee that his son was under age and did not have parental consent. Wiltsee had given his age as 22 but surrendered his license when informed Of his fathers call.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-24

editor any afternoon between ! and 3:30 o'clock. Applications for in- vitatlons by mail must be accom- panied by stamped and addressed envelope.
 Six invitations will be given each speller. and more can be obtained
New Britain herald., 1929-04-24

country of the n.i.oge aI.tr WI,
 treaty. The Persian legation atse has notified the department that the
 Persian parliament approved the treaty April !.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-24
BOYS CLUB CORPS
 AT SPELLING BEE
Mas lnd Dlummers to Provide
 Concert Nay '

The Boys club fife and drum corps will give a concert for half an hour previous to the city spelling bee at Central junior high school auii- torium on May after which the spelling champion will be chosen in . contest which is being sponsored by.Vhe Herald. Yesterday the fol-
New Britain herald., 1929-04-24
Father Telephones Twice
 And StODS Sons Wedding

New York. April 24 Ry-A fath- CTS voice over telephone twice foiled the marriage plans of his 19- year-old Yale sophomore son.
 Stuart De R. Wiltsee of Babylon, N. Y., and Miss Maude l.. Carroll,
New Britain herald., 1929-04-24

In spite Of prohibition, it js said there are nearly 2O.OOO bars in New York
New Britain herald., 1929-04-24

is d daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Harry J. Phalon of A Fremont street. She is 14 years old
 Veronica C. Shea is 13 years old and the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Patrick Shea of 124 Fremont street.
 Catherine Coffey is by far the smallest of any of the spoilers who
New Britain herald., 1929-04-24
TWO MORE KArIFvCATioxS

Washington. April 24 R>-Ameri- can Minister John D. Prince at Bel grade has informed the state de- partment that the king of Jugosla via has approved the ratification by his
New Britain herald., 1929-04-24

ed with his intended bride to New Haven.
New Britain herald., 1929-04-24

by application. Persons not having invitations will not be barred, but the best seats will be reserved for those with invitations. No charge is made for invitations.
 The young women pictured today, all students in the eighth grade in St. Mary's school have qualified for the city finals. Margaret NJ. Pha'on
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-01
Report On NeH
Appointment Soon

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1.-Pl-The
senate interstate commit
tee today faced the task OF preparing
a report on the denomination OF Pat
M. Neff to the United States board
Of mediation. after hearing testi-
mony for and against the former
Texas governor
Hearings on the nomination closed
yesterday after Neff had replied to
charges by III. ]. Carr Of the Machin-
lists Union that he had acted con-
trary tc his duties in mediating a
wage dispute between the Fort Smith
and Western Railway Of Arkansas
and Its employees
Neff said he had pushed the case.
but that the railway had shown him
that it was losing $4,000 a month
and that he ard another mediator
had felt that the increase should
not be forced. This opinion, he said,
was backed by the head of she rail-
road national union who advised that
the case be dropped. A report il ex-
pected this week.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-01

If you will take the advice or the
shippers who have appealed 10 you,
and whom we are sure are IN close
touch with the Situation and have
your interests at heart, and discon-
tinue cutting cabbage that you will
see greatly improved conditions with
IN the next few days.
1T seems to be the universal opin-
ion OF the more responsible dealers
that cabbage should not be now less
than $40 10 the grover, and .hey
seem TO be Of the opinion that with
your cooperation in curvailing the
shipments, that just as so0n III the
present congestion is cleaned up.
they can set the cabbage market up
70 this figure or better: and We
strongly ADVISE that you hold of
cutting cabbage until your dealer
advises you that the weather has
cleared up to where the movement in
the terminal markets has started, and
the present congestion is relieved.
The Merchants National Bank. By
~ u. Tucker. The State National
Bank. by q. M. Watson; Texas Bank
& Trust Co.. by Joe Celaya. IT.:
First National Bank, by G. {. Wag-
ner.p
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-01

IN weather conditions in the north
ceived from Chicago and New York
jobbers Thursday. zero weather pre-
walls owe 4 large pars of the north
and retail sales Of fresh vegetables
are slow. According 10 weather bu-
reau reports the cold spell. which
has prevailed over three weeks, has
been one Of the worst on record.
Report Business Slow
Business is slower than at any
time in recent years, but stocks viii
move rapidly as soon Us weather con
dltions improve" was the statement
OF a Chicago Jobber IN a telegram
received Thursday By W. r. MeDavitt
Brownsville dealer. The Chicago
market has scores os cars Of cabbage
on track which must be disposed of
before the market returns to normal.
One factor which contributed to
the heavy shipments the past v
weeks in the lace Of a falling market
was Tic t=x-paying period, shippers
state. Many owe were forcing
their production on the market in
order to meet "a payments before
February !. IL is believed that with
this period passed they will be in
position TO hold down the movement
TO the minimum for several days.
Bankers Issue Appeal
Following il the text or the appeal
issued Thursday by Brownsville
bankers, and which has been issued
in much the same form BY practically
all banks in the Valley:
1--WE, the undersigned bankers. aft
er consulting with a number of
leading shippers Of the Valley, are
of the opinion that there IA no rea-
sonable excuse for the present Tow
price Of cabbage.
THE information we get from re-
liable dealers u that there Us an
accumulation os cabbage on the tracks
IN the large markets on account If
extreme cold weather. and the con
tinued dumping 90 cabbage en- top
Of the present accumulation can
mean nothing but sacrificing your
crop at \ very low price.
we are firmly OF the opinion that
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Plea TO HOLD
CABBAGE CROP
Jein With Shippers In
Effort to Stabilize
Market For Valley
Production

The bankers Of the Valley have
aoined VITA the shippers in the plea
70 cabbage to refrain from
cutting cabbage a few days and per-
nit TIE accumulated stocks in the
central markets 20 be disposed OF.
AZ banks IN Brownsville, San Be-
mo, Harlingen and Mercedes Joined
the movement Thursday, and il Is
understood that practically aii banks
IN the Valley viii extend their aid
IN the effort TO stabilize the cabbage
market.
Reports from the principal shin
pinF points indicate that the grow
ers arc cooperating with the shippers
and that cabbage cutting has been
reduced materially the rnst tmn days.
with prospects that By Saturday and
Monday there viii he very few
straight cars If the commodity NOV
ing. The price had dropped Thurs
day 70 SIP per tau. 2 few shippers
paying fi5 for extra fine grades for
mixed cars.
There has been little Improvement
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-01
Honor Graduate
Schnuior School

MISSION. Feb. Miss Rafaeia
Trevino. graduate Of the Schunipr
high school in the spring of la2S,
entered the Edinburg junior eel
lege in September.
During tho final examinations for
the first semester She has been Civ
On The outstanding recognition Of
making the highest grades on her
final examination in social science
that were made IN the college. Miss
Trcvino made outytandingly high
grades during her high school ca
reer. When she graduated from
high school, rhr was vsledirtoriar
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-01
4O's Seen
Here Tonight

With another cold wave sweep
INK over Texas, temperatures In the
low forties we're predicted for the
Valley Thursday night by u. s.
Meteorolorist w. u. Schnurbusch.
No danger OF frost was seen.
Temperatures would probably re-
main in the low forties Friday
night. 10 wa said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-01

of her class. and this, through the.
Kindness Of the Edinburg junior col
lego. entitled her TO free tuition.
which she too advantage on in the
fall term.
A part Of he- college Expenses are
being betrayed with money that she
IE borrowing from the Schunior
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-02-01

high school student loan fund,
which was established for the pur-
pose Of helping worthy graduates
from Srhunior high school 70 meet
their college expenses. II II dcserv-
ing students Of the above type that
the Schunior high school loan fund
u very glad 10 help. they say.
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