davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington times., 1938-11-04

ent. I'm pleased that my hus-
band does not talk about his
work when we are out socially.
He does that at home, but not
too much. I think interesting
conversation is a pleasure and
stimulating, and people should
cultivate the habit of talking
about bright topics"
Miss Betty Nolan, Miramar
Apartments, Government en-
ploye:
The Washington times., 1938-11-04
What Odds Offered?

Anyone trying to pass on the
green light should not be put
in Jail, but in the insane asy-
lum.
"Our "green-light guy" stands
on the curb, notes he has the
red light, lodges three cars that
try to pick him off the side
walk. Then the caution sig
nal flashes; cars continue to
flash by: the caution disap-
pears, the cars continue to flash
by for awhile. Finally he steps
out. Drivers, making up their
hardness with speed. tell the
green guys" heirs they saw
the caution two blocks off, and
thought they could beat it.
If the miracle happens. and
they miss him, and he gets one
fourth the way across, caravans
swoop around corners in a SEEM
ingly premeditated plan to
cover every inch Of the street.
If another miracle occurs,
the "green guy" can't tell
whether the cusses are because
he got in their way or out Of 1t.
Then he gets halfway across;
the light is back to caution.
Autoists, now with a leg of le-
gality to lean on, run him down
with praiseworthy accuracy.
I'm not a brave, foolish or
gambling man. I always cross
on the red light. ! only have
The Washington times., 1938-11-04
Those Oil Wells

Why not tell the truth about
how the oil crooks acquired the
oil wells in Mexico? They bribed
Dictator Diaz to give them the
wells for a mere pittance and
have drained Mexico dry.
It is funny to see you con-
denim CardenaS when he takes
back what belongs to the Mexi.
can people, yet praise the arch.
villain, Chamberlain, when he
gives Czechoslovakia's coal and
factories to GangSter Hitler.
r. j.
The Washington times., 1938-11-04

must have been handicapped at
least twice that time in competi-
ton with a man Of equal attain.
ments whom the draft passed by,
or who did not see the point Of
volunteering.
But of the soldier in the field,
! can speak with some authority,
and I think Mr.. Shaw's interest
ing figures are well on the con-
servatiVe side if he has kept
them on the rolls of troops who
served in major engagements.
And I would say that by far the
greater number of years that
were tossed out the window by
these men have been lost
through shocks to the nervous
system.
The best soldiers of any army
are the towards who win the
really worthwhile objectives. I
have never met an absolutely
fearless man who was worth a
whoop in hell in a delicate mill
tary operation-one which calls
for real intelligence. Such a
person is splendid in a death-or-
glory rush at q machine gun
nest. OF imagination he is empty.
He comes out of a war, his chest
aspray with medals and decora-
tions, and his nervous system
well, he just has no nervous
system.
OHAKESPEARE wrote in "Ju-
~ Illus Caesar:
"Cowards die many times before
their deaths;
The valiant never taste Of
death but once"
My critics may retaliate:
What do you mean, calling
men towards who have come
through action with honor?"
I would reply that every man
Of sound intelligence, possessing
imagination, is a coward at
heart. I claim both attributes
and I know that I am afraid in
the face Of terrifying happen
ingS.
My point-with full agree
ment Of Mr.. Shaw-is that the
coward who goes to war and
comes through with credit is a
braver NAH than the fearless
person who laughs at danger
and plunges ahead. And be-
cause so many were afraid and
nevertheless steeled themselves
to carry on, we have q great
mass Of middle-aged men in this
country who laid down an aver.
age of 10 years apiece on the
altar of patriotism.
More power to them!
Copyright, 1898, by the washinKt
Herald-Times)
The Washington times., 1938-11-04

the Japanese people what they want
for Japan or for themselves.
This Japanese ambition has long
been obvious even to casual observ-
ers of Japanese progress and policy.
1t became official Tuesday of this
week, through the medium of a Japa-
nese government proclamation issued
in honor of the birthday of the EN-
peror Meiji, grandfather of the pres
ent Emperor Hirohito and founder
of the modern Japanese Empire.
The Japanese government stated
The Washington times., 1938-11-04

"On the con-
trary, I have al
ways found it quite
interesting to listen
to business conver-
SationS. I am so
much interested in
any activity of the
blu S ineSS world
that I particularly
The Washington times., 1938-11-04

m oSt men I
know do not talk
about their busi-
ness. at least not
to the extent that
it becomes boring
to listen. But I
happen to be a po-
lite listener, and
whenever a con-
The Washington times., 1938-11-04

are based on
the lives and
experiences Of
men not less
than 20 when
they entered
the service.
And he does
not even con-
S d er h e
youths of uni
VerSitieS who
d id 6 u a r d
duty on the
The Washington times., 1938-11-04

versation is dull I sit through
it without appearing anxious
to change the subject. It's been
my experience women are the
ones who do a great deal Of
boring small talk Women talk
more than men"
-
Mrs. Terry Luciano, 4010 Thir-
teenth st. N. W., apartment
house manager:
The Washington times., 1938-11-04

like to hear men discuss their
own affairs. My dad is a very
interesting talker, although he
does not talk very much about
his own work. At social gath
erings, however, people should
forget their work and talk about
things of interest to all pres
ent."
i
Miss Margaret Wyman, 604
A st. N. E., P. B. x. operator:
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good listener will always learn.
However, men should not go to
extremes in talking about their
work. A well rounded evening
Of discussion should touch on
many topics"
-
Miss Julia Anne Beane, Of
Manassas, Va, business college
student:
The Washington times., 1938-11-04

MOT in the least.
It's a pleasure to
listen to business
discussions. I find
such talk interest
ing, especially if
the man is in an
unusual line of
work. Also I am of
the opinion that a
The Washington times., 1938-11-04

Men S e. | d o m
bore NE with con-
versation d e a ling
with their work. I
like an intelligent
discussion Of busi-
ness ro bl e m s,
which can prove
profitable to those
in a ga h e r ing.
The Washington times., 1938-11-04

tain point, but it can get boring.
Thank goodness most men
know the limits. It's q good
idea for both men and women
to forget their jobs when they
are out"
The Washington times., 1938-11-04
Wise Words

Many have been ruined by
their fortunes: many have es-
capped ruin by the want Of for.
tune. To obtain it, the great
have become little. and the lit
tie, .great.-Zimmermann.
The Washington times., 1938-11-04

Yes, sometimes.
S o c ial gatherings
are not the places
for business discus
Sions. Men like to
talk about their
business, and often
what they talk
about Is not Of in
terest to all pres
The Washington times., 1938-11-04
OverlOrd of Asia

lis what Japan wants to become or at any rate what
Japan's ruling military caste wants Japan to become
The japanese military caste isn't in the habit of asking
The Washington times., 1938-11-04

We can be thankful to .
friend for a few acres, or a little
money; and yet for the freedom
and command Of the whole
earth and for the great bene-
fits of our Being, our life,
health and reason, we look upon
ourselves as under no obliga-
tion.-Seneca,
The Washington times., 1938-11-04
NOw Gets 'Enl

You must indeed be a gentle
man, Scandalized, to be shocked
because most of these Socalled
men nowadays don't look at .
girl unless she drinks and
smokes, and believe me I know
what I am talking about, be-
cause before I became so mod
ernized, I sat In a corner all by
myself all the time, but since I
learned to get drunk and smoke.
am all surrounded by these so
called modern gentlemen.
DISGUSTED.
X +
Send a Stamped Envelope
Can any Of your readers
please tell me the answer to the
old joke why does a chicken
cross a road?"
I have heard that expression
for years, and have never known
what the answer really Is
The Washington times., 1938-11-04
Traffic Toll

The list Of traffic victims In
the District Of Columbia since
January 1, 1888. is graphically
shown by the death watch.
The Washington times., 1938-11-04
, Wants Change.

We Americans don't want one
man rule or one:party rule, One
side has now been in long
enough; in fact, I think, too
long for safety under our sys-
TEN. If you can't find anything
seriously wrong with the opposi.
ton candidate, just vote for .
change on general principle.
w. F.S.
The Washington times., 1938-11-04

I usually see TO
it that I'm not an
noyed in this fash
ion. AS a rule men
are inclined to for
get their business
when they are at o
social gathering. I
don't mind talking
shop up to q GER
The Washington times., 1938-11-04

Personally I'm always inter
ested to learn the viewpoint Of
others, and to hear about the
work they do. I always enjoy
listening to a persons stories
and experiences, whether in
business or otherwise"
K&&
Miss Thelma Greenberg, 1902
Webster st. N. w., secretary:
The Washington times., 1938-11-04

to dodge cars coming directly
at me from just two opposite
directions. That's simple, COM
parably. D. o. DGER.-
The Washington times., 1938-11-04

THE ANSWERS
Mrs. Bertha Edwards, 1341 L
st. N. W., housewife:
The Washington times., 1938-11-04
The Inquiring
Photographer
The Washington Times In.
vites you to submit timely
and interesting questions to
be used in this column.
THE QUESTION

Do the men annoy you with
their business talk at social
gatherings?
The Washington times., 1938-11-04

Mr.. Shaw will wager money
his figures are nearer right than
wrong. He declares his studies
The Washington times., 1938-11-04
VOICE OF THE PEOPLE

Letters
the be omitted upon request
The Washington times., 1938-11-04

A st. N. E., P. B. x. operator:
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q mltted upon request.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-12-23
FERDINAND THE
BULL" AT MARYLAND
Begins Next Thursday
With the Feature Film
Dawn Patrol"

Waller NlnchelL II recent
hrOadcass stated that Walt DIS
neys celebrated cartoon. Fer1z-
nana The Bar waS 01t-6raNing
the feature attraction with which
Il VAS being shown a ne Radio
City Music Han This was 3 pre-
EioaSly unhear5-oE occurrence Al
the more unusual when one r.
calls that the famed Music Hail
has TIE pick 81 The worlds best
films What makes this simple
cartoon - popular Here's the
Eot121 Pictures Box0@ce Maya
zine story about Ferdinand
IN animated form. Ferdinand.
the peace loving bail WHO prefer
"a smelling flowers 10 pulveriz-
lag t0Trpead0rs- lives up 10 the sen
Satz0nal reputation he earned N
Tie beSt selling chndrsn's story
Of last year TNlce As long and
easily twice as funny zs the usual
silly Symphony cartoon. this i.
A. car Be expected q Disney
product technically excellent and
can - counted upon 70 delight
not only the followers q Disney
creations bit also those who BE-
came devOtees Of Ferdinand and
his pacitlst5e tendencies 4 high
marx - Fsslarsev x -aar7sa5 zzfow
Ferdinand dragged TO tne bull
ring refuses 10 fight and the
torea6or whips himself into 3
frenEy Tying 10 arouse The L.
lhzrgie h0ruealEuris
Ferdinand the B1M VII Dc
shown Al The Maryland Theatre
starting next Thursday with the
feature nln- Dawn Patrol
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-12-23
DAWN PATROL" IS
DARE DEVIL FILM
Vivid Picture Of the Air
Shown Next Week at
Maryland Theatre

ne Dawn Pazro- Warner
Bros -aa4 aviation epic q The
Word Var I'll u Es Maryland
T1satras feature presentation
1zEZg Eas Isst aalt q neE weeE
ne brilliant and a1E-sIs cast
K h@5a6 by Eol Flynn and
BzSI R2EaEoza David NiTsn- Don
all Crisp Melville Cooper are
featured With him as rel as >
large cast q 0zharS-
Il x tale Of Ehe hsrozS- an6
TRAGEDY tat Ee-s tie daily pr
tin q the brave yOang knights
q ths ar wa0 engaged IN aerial
combat oTer ne ~estsrn frunt
daring khs early dzys q xhe
Word Var
Specifically. Il Is The Seo-T o.
o1s sez2Eru1 q tie British Reval
Flying Corps during several fa7a-
Fl 1o1thS q 1878 = ne story o.
an s15aasS strez- q gallant bat
u-tEazzs5 youngsters wAO rspo-r-
81 hlzE1azr 20 Sc1a5roz hes5ozzr-
ts-s and then ag-os. certain
6oou. e15 Il Is he ss0-v a ths
s1azss7rz2g tcr1Ere suffered ~
tAe fs~ older AID adequately
trained members a TIE sszzsrun
rs they we-s forced % wzEnazs
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The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-12-23
"Ou West With the Hardy" At The Maryland Next Week

duee mo the family circle to,
me first time The picture ona..
Christmas Sunday midnight w; +s
a special midnight show. door.
opening Al 1891 4 IL and wi,9
continue Monday. Tuesday aa5
Wednesday. u
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-12-23

The seTenrh ANIMAL MARYLAND
lsry Sao~ iii b held fron
Ezaaary 1esa 10 1sh N the
Eth Regiment ArnorF IN Balsi-
more
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-12-23

Tie inimitable and beloved
Hardy Family. Who have BE-
come Americas favorite movie en-
terEaznment- are hack u TIE fIfzh
Of the series OF their laagh-packed
and rear-t5nged adventures. this
time laid against the picturesque
background OF the West IN out
West With the Hardys ne once
again meet up with Lewis Stone,
Mickey Rooney. Cecilia Parker.
Fay Holden and SRA Eade1 with
l1-year-0Id Virginia WeEdler INTRO
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-12-23

II PATS TO ADVERTISE
~ he GLOBE
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-12-23

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Evening star., 1938-04-17

STUDEBAKER Dict. + St Reg. sed "a .
c-dr dix. ,eauip. REIN. beise; economics al
Ak steer soaE wfh au}omatIc featureS
Blu Ter. INC. t3, 1Sth ST NV
Evening star., 1938-04-17

doctor name on requesD and kept in tip
TOD ,cond: large trk. economical six motor,
steel body. hyd. brakes, all STUDIES fea-
lures; in perfect shane. Butler bonded,
S44' Lee D. Butler. Inc, 1l37 18th
Evening star., 1938-04-17
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.

sTUDEBAKER 1888 State Commander de
luxe 4-door trunk sedan. "New-car buy
ers,'' put on your specs and read this
ad carefully. Here's your opportunity to
get an extra seasons driving at no pre1
MUM in price. Driven a few thousand
miles by an official of this company and
practically new in every detail Equipped
with planar suspension, built-in radio.
know the beautiful lines of '3S Stude
and its famous performance, so why. not
demonstration? New-car guarantee and
terms. Will be sold at big saving from
new-car delivered price. Norris. Inc. POI 8
14th st. NV. North 3949. Open eve
nings and Sunday.
TERRAPLANE. 1885 brougham: dark blue
finish and spotlesss, interior like new, cleo
trio hand shift; this is an exceptional bar
gain at S395.00. Warfield Motor Co.,
"523 Sherman ave NV. Adams 5000
WILLYS-KNIGHT. 1892 sedan: owned by
pay: lots of extra equipment. Mr.. Will
nv: Met. ISIS.
WILLYs dix, sed., 81; practically a new
car; very low mileage. Owners name on
request; IS to '5 mi. per gal. Only
500; Lee D. Butler. Inc, 1872 18th
W1LLYS 1897 coupe; has had only one
owner and has been kept in tiptop condj-
tlon; tins cal. will appeal to any econom-
zeal and thrifty purchaser; owners report
over - miieS per gallon: real bargain
a. only S39o: terms. Standard Motor
Sales. f605 l4th St. NV North oeaS.
Evening star., 1938-04-17

STUDEBAKER Pres. st. sed. "a S CYL
drive; chauffeur driven. You can't wear
this car out Reliable Very smart look
!ne. Only 1857. 1-day trial. Lee D.
Butler. Inc. Ii. 18Th st II U
Evening star., 1938-04-17

STUDEBAKER Pres. st. sed, 80. orig.
blk 6 wheels, power brakes. This car
has, rep. for long life. economy, fast peri !,
Pullman ride 'OWner's name on request J
S241. Lee D. Butler, Inc l137 18th
Evening star., 1938-04-17

STUDEBAkER 1914 touring sedan; paint:
tires. motor and general condition far
above the average: low in price at S"25.
packard washington Motor Car Co.. 24th
NJ ana SITS. NV: Republic Ol45. Open
evenings and SUNDAYS
Evening star., 1938-04-17

WILlYS 1888 sedan. model S-SS-A: In
excellent condition. has new tires and is an
r.. an attorney OF the Fes:ral Radio Com
mission. who purchased this car new This
automobile is in equal condition to any
late-model car and has been earaced and
Garage since it was delivered brand-ne
We fully guarantee this car and it is a
great barRain at S295. Standard Motor
Sales. 1905 14th st. NV. North 22GS.
Evening star., 1938-04-17
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.
(ContiNued

PONTIAC 1888 green e-cyl. two-door Sc
dan; low mileage used by dealer: huge re-
duction Pontiac 1888 grey 8 fourdoor Sc
froster. used Very little. " Pontiac 1898
leather, real value: Pontiac 1888 black s
1921 Conn. Clev. S4Ol.
PONTIAC, 1885 de luxe cony. coupe. "6'''::
RRa'a'' RRasn' motor tires like new s440' Atlantic
eoNTIAc 1885 4-door custom sedan;
sSRadio and heater cannot be told
oas os Msnde! r0ef Ts eo CO.. 15 1so5
Nichols ave. Sc. Atlantic 440:.
PONTIAC fSoS 1913. s-wheel de luxe coupe;
ton throughout. Sale price, Sl39: terms.
.Coast-1n. Inc. 9Th and Florida ave. ne.
for only s5a5 or we miss our guess: Az
sssS ssss5aptssa 3. Issry Ill.,, H. Bsos
Potomac 32a7. Open ewes. and Sun.
PONTIAC dix. con. cpe., "a: as clean as
,,,ns pin "a and ID ass as sound as dollar Not
Lee D. Butler, Inc. 1l37 18th st. NV.
PONTIAC 1888 green 6-cyl. four-door Sc
Dan heaser radio; new shift used by
the city See Mr. Flood, dealer, 1921 Conn.
Cleveland 1901
PONTIAC 1888 blue. 6-cyl. convertible
coupe. tan top. blue leather; white tires;
Sc NJ Hood dealer. " 4i Ss[e CONN nne cieSs Ss
PONTIAC 1888 beige 6-cyl convertible
coupe. black, TOP. red leather; new shift
s9sss ess, S ses NJ. Flood dealer, a!i conn.
PONTIAC 1888 beige s-cyl. four-door Sc
Dan. fdan; largest r, trunk; radio. heater, de-
fFoStsr dese heayiy discopTnted See M Flood
PONTIAC 1885 coupe. g CYL; used since
new by Italian legation owner: clean as
new; $500; See Mr.. Flood, 4222l Conn.
on Hs NSse soseR s A Sun 5uRRnE a5 &c sond
NV. at W. Decatur O35S.
Req RGfof de SHe MMsi SEDAN sa perfect eopdon tires
N ST NV. Dupont 593s.
sTUDEBAKER 1884 touring sedan: paint:
tires motor and general condition far
sooye pooy the ,,a average: low in price at S:25.
sd sas Repu6e M9aGT oa o4s &C., opsn
evenings and SUNDAYS
STUDEBAKER 1887 Dictator '6'' touring
sedan, Low -milease cars such as this are
dbiye 95ins heatsT Truly 5his car has every
S635. Internationally guaranteed II B.
open evss s and ssaf son Potomac a IL? aaoS St nv"
STUDEBAKER Pres st sed.. "a S cyl,
SIDE Will; mounting, radio heater. aut ov.
d5Iye f5iy ehaTeuE at driyen Yoa cant ysar
ms. Only S361. a-day trial. Lee D:
Butler. Inc, 1l3; 18th St NV
STUDEBAKER Dict. + St Res sed. "a
--dr. dix. eaup.: REIN. beise: economical
SIX; steel body. with automatic features.
Bargan. So. Liberal trade. Lee D.
Butler. Inc. ll31 1S'h st. NV
blk; wheels. power brakes This car
has. rep. for long life. economy. fast peri,
Pullman ride. 'OWner's name on request !
S241. Lee D. Butler, Inc. 1877 18th
St. NV.
STUDEBAKFR Gust. sed IS; from local
doctor tname Oh requeStD and kept in tip
TOD cond;: large trk. economical six motor,
steel body. hyd. brakes. all STUDIES fea-
tures; N perfect shape Butler bonded,
Evening star., 1938-04-17

CORD
1913. CORD wEsrCHEsTER SEDAN.
Smartest ear on the road. Striking
Cherry Maroon finish. Expensive
modernisti.c interior with aero dy-
manic dash. electric searshift. con-
cealed hea dliehts. spacious trunk
Front-wheel drive. Special chrome
wheels with white side-wall tires
Brand-new appearance. Offered at
a sensational saving.
Evening star., 1938-04-17

PONTIAC 1888 blue 6-cyl convertible
coupe. tan top. blue leather white tires:
radio. heater. new Shift used by dealer on
Connecticut ave. with care: true value
See Mr.: Flood. dealer. 432l Conn. Cleve-
land S4Ol
Evening star., 1938-04-17

PONTIAC 1888 beige 6-cvl convertible
coupe. black TOP. red leather; new shift;
outstandlns bargain used for display pur-
noses, See Mr.. Flood, dealer, 41"1 Conn
Cleveland S4O1
Evening star., 1938-04-17
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.

WILLYS 1887 sedan. de luxe. Al condi-
tion: excellent motor, very economical car
over 35 miles per. gallon; upholstery is
spotless: body. tenders and general condi-
inspection. A real bareain at only S459;
terms. Standard Motor Sales. 1905 I4th
ST: NV. North 22aS.
W1LLYs 1928 de luxe sedan: almost a new
car has only 1000 miles; priced at only
car. reduced Also one 1898 1a-ton light
delivery very open truck, almost, new. S545.
miles: new-car terms for financing. We
purchased these cars from local finance
company; YOU can check history of these
Motor Sales 1905 14th st. NV. North
Evening star., 1938-04-17

STUDEBAKER 1887 Dictator IS" touring
sedan. Lowmieage cars such as this are
hard hard to fnd. especially with 50 many de
drive. heater, Truly this car has every
thing; including brilliant performance
Sou.H Ike it even better at this price
$3.50. Internationally guaranteed H B.
Lesry, Jr,, & Bros. 1921 4th st. NV.
Open ewes and Sun Pninmac 44nN
Evening star., 1938-04-17

PONTIAC 1888 beige S-cyl four-door Sc
dan; largest trunk radio heater, de-
froSter, heavily discounted See Mr. Flood
dealer. 42.l Conn. Cleveland S4Ol.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-29
Meeting Planned
To Boost BuiIdinq

First steps in a plan to stimulate
building in Imperial Valley, will be
taken at a Wednesday hight confer
ence of materialmen, contractors,
and men connected with the build
ing trades.
This meeting will be the first of
similar gatherings scheduled foor
the seven MUNICIPALITIES III the val
ley. The meetings were arranged by
Charles Copperman, president of
the Imperial Valley Building Trades
council. The Ell Centro meeting will
be held at the Labor Temple on
Main street at pm.
In additional to the general dis
cussion of building, Copperman said,
considerable time will be devoted to
suggestions for making it easier for
valley home builders to get FRA
loans.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-29
Long Be ZACH Gets
Oil Land Title

San Francisco, July 30. CUP)-
A unanimous decision by seven
state supreme court justices today
gave the city of Long Beach clear
title to the hidden treasures" in
oil discovered under harbor tide
lands granted to the city by the
state of California in 1911.
The courts opinion is a friendly
suit brought to test title to the
land was written by Associate JUS
tice William H. Langdon who held,
in effect that the "improvidence"
of the state legislature did not
warrant the state demanding re-
turn of the properties.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-29
I5Aboard Bio
Pacific AirIiner
CONTINUED r7,m Page u

TTtll TdRG -
and 80 minutes out. That was the
last heard of the ship.
No report came at 8:39 PM
next scheduled time for Terletzky
to radio his position.
The 8:09 pm. report placed the
clipper sos miles east of the Phil
ippine coast line. The exact posi-
ton was given by Terletzky as
latitude 1927 north, longitude
14030 east This was near Samar
island, an isolated bit of land in
the Pacific.
The plane was built to float in
definitely on the water 1t was
stout enough to withEtand the
seas.
Ninety-one feet long and with a
Widespread of 1870 feet, the Hawaii
clipper was placed in service May
2, 1886. 1t carried four Prattman-
Wright motors of 800 horsepower
each. Supercharged units which
could carry total load of $4,000
pounds.
Geared to cruise at $50 miles an
hour, the clipper had accomnioda-
tlons Tor SO passengers. The maxi
mum load, however, was restricted
to % because of mail and express
transportation.
Since the fall of 1886 the Hawaii
Clipper and its two sister ships,
the China Clipper and the Phil
lpplne Clipper, covered 1,781 900
miles of flying between San Fran
cisco and Manila.
Only once before has Pan
American Clipper disappeared on
trans-Pacific flight This was
the Samoan Clipper which explod-
ed January II, 1898, while on an
exploratory flight from Samoa to
New Zealand Seven crew MEM
bers, including Captain Edwin Mu-
sick, Pan American pilot, perished
There were no passengers on the
Samoan Clipper.