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ryo ©w MOVIES GIVE YAP - REGION ODD PHASE Vie With Sword Dance in Caroline Isles, Where U. S. Marine Officer Died. Death of an American marine offi- cor in the Caroline Islands brirgs to attention a region of the Pacific which was conspicuous when was discussed and when the confer- ence on the limitation of armaments sitting | sown in the form of an inverted T, the Pactfic islands umder Japanese | mandate stretch 2,462 miles east and west, just north of the equator.” says a bulletin from the headquarters of National Geographic Society. They extend from Lord North Is-i land, the westernmost of the Caro- lines, to Mille Atoll, the easternmost of the Marshalls, and 1170 miles north and south from Pajaros, the most northern of the Marianas, to Greenwich. in_ the Carolines. Small | as they are, they stake out about 1.500,000 square miles in the north Pacific.” ! Life Among the Natives. Life among the natives is described | fn a communication to the Society by | Tunius B. Wood, which follows, w the ter of the 1ts life | the who | 1 their of the equator oleanest. healthie Conditions and 1 others; som are worse, vidual tast “Each group of guage of its own, long past when kingdom, and the stranger on its shor was hailed as from the s, whose head quickly &dorned th st of the first nder to g i Missionarics Fashion Arbiters. [ say it is the | and happiest. | its vary in thel better and some ng to the indl borde slands h: The yea American missionary gauged by the length s skirts. In Yap. which | y influence has hardly touched. the fluffy fiber upholstering precariously on the fat hips. anas and middle Carolines. art above the waistline. In - the easternmost of the Caro- hey reach to the shoulders in wrappers. In the Mar- the missionary work has flourished without interruption. the long-trained wrappers, sweeping up the dust, are further ornamented with ruffie collars and wrist- lenzth es. “Formerly the natives were walk- fng pictorial histories. After the missionaries came, tattooing was dis- couraged, not caring to be tattooed themselves. and in recent years it h It was col . without young man or young woman was not worthy to marry i When Beauty Entalls Courage. | “The young people still practice an odification of the old tests nf‘ by pricking cicatrices, or lit- le raised welts, on their flesh. Most of the girls prefer the right shoulder | for the adornmeht, though some have| them on their breasts. The boys adorn shoulders and chests. “The welts, which are formed by making a fairly deep cut in the flesh | and keeping it open until the new ckin grows into a ridge, are usually about an inch long and a quarter of | an_inch wide. Sometimes they are arranged in straight lines, one for cach admirer, like the bangles on a high schoolgirl's friendship bracelet: again they may make an asterisk or | are scattered indiscriminately over | shoulders, breast and back. “The older people still show the old ’ adornment, the lobes of the ears| stretched into loops until they touch | the shoulders, and bodies and limbs | tattooed, the most distinctive effect | being broad parallel stripes of solid black from ankles to thighs. How- ever, they follow madern conveniences and ' wear the long loops wrapped | around the ears close to the head | when they work, while skirts drape the gaily tattooed legs of the social | leaders of former days. Movies and Sword Dancing. | “One night I attended open-air | movies and Japanese sword dancing ! by sailors and a couple of proficient native boys on the lawn of the official Visitors and dignitaries had while the others stood ary ted on the cool grass. to the na- . but comparatively few had the encrgy to walk the quarter mile from the scttlement to the grounds. An American_comic of an indestructible men wrecking furniture and pictures of Japanese warships, including a| boat crew feverishly lowering a cut- | ter, were the hits of the evening." 1 QUITS HIGH SCHOOL. Special Dispateh to Md. June 4— McKay has resigned as the Surrattsville High School to accept a similar position in the high school at Chevy Chase, Montgomery county. , She will continue in charge of the school here until the close of the phesent scholastic year, taking up her | ties in_Montgomery county in the fall. Mrs. McKay has been princi- | val of the Surrattsville school for the | Local ané Long Distance MOV By Curetul Me Kensonbale, 'ACKING BY . Goods insured 88,000 while in our iong-distance vaas. CLEAN. DRY STORE FOR FURNITURE 2X fl nos. ' Estimate cheerfuily T re i E Tocation. WESCHLER'S. Tosa. ONAT_CAPITAY. STORAGE uif & MOVING GO. N. W. Montn L up Phone Main TRANSIT CO. NATIONAL HOUSEHOLD MOVERS Special Bates to Boston aad f tsburgh 8 Give Us & Ring. 4 Woodward Bldg. STORAGI XPRESS SHIPPING Main 3010, OVINO RI EGS PACKING "1 H 8t N.W. In | Mary {eral children. 5130% 'EXPLOSION HURLS BABY FROM CRIBi Huyhnd Authorities Investigat- ing Mysterious Dynamite Blast at Jerome. Special D'spateh to The Star. FROSTBURG, Md., June 4.—The a thorities are investigating a mys- terious dynamiting at Jerome in the Somerset fleld, when a double frame dwelling house, owned by the Hillman Coal and Coke Company was badly wrecked. Several occupants of tihe bullding, including an infant, were badly shaken up and suffered minor in- juries. The child was hurled from its crib. The report of the explosion was heard for miles around. ALEXANDRIA. ALEXANDRIA, Va. June 4 (Spe- clal).—Robert S. Barrett will be the aker at the annual birthday exer- s of Jefferson Davis at 8 o'clock conight in Lee Camp Hall under the auspices of the United Daugh- ters of the Confederacy. An at- tractive musical program has been arranged and some of Alexandria's best musical talent, including Miss Estelle Wentworth, Mrs. Robert Gooding and Mrs. Sherman B. Fowler. will be heard. served. The annual procession of the bless- | took _place yesterday | following the 11 o'clock mass at St Church. and in addition to a of little girls participating ent at the serv- ed sacrament mp. wife of W ning at 6 o'clock 118 Oxford avenu was fifty-two yes her husband she is survived by sev- Her funeral will take place at 4 o'clock this afternoon from her late residence and services condscted by Rev. J. f the Del Ray Burdal will be Methodist in Bethel Refreshments will be | R. Wood, | | THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C. SEVEN-CENT CUT MADE IN TALBOT COUNTY TAX Total Asseisment of Property Shows an Increase This Year of $1,323,089. Special Dispatch to The Star. EASTON, Md., June 4—By the new assessment the taxable basis of Tal- bot county for this year is $15,085.- 79, as against the old assessment of $14,388,695, which is an increase of about $697,184. This does not include the securities, which are subject to a different tax rate. The total secur- ities are $1,383,561, an increase of about $625,905. The tctal amount of property, in- cluding securities subject to tax- ation in the county, is $16,469,440, an increase of $1,323,089. The figures of taxable property in each district not including securities ar. v Easton district, $6,070,2: aels' district, $2,419.0 83, The board of u»unl\ commissiomers for Talbot county have placed the tax rate in the county at $1.46 on the hundred dollars, as against $1.53 last year, a decrease of 7 cents on the hundred dollars. SCHOOL IN BANKRUPTCY AFTER HEAD DISAPPEARS H. V. Allen Vanishes Federal Investiga- During tion. Special Dispateh to The Star. RICHMOND. Va.. June 4.—Foliow- ing the disappearance of H. V. Allen, al of the Paul Gray Plantation bot. Va. who was being by federal anthorities on application was made for the naming of a receiver in bankruptey for the place. The debts are $144,000 and_the assets are $96,000. Allen has not been heard from since his hurried departure. The school has been closed for months. or immediate and permanent relief from ‘eczema | prescribe disorder. wonderland at a great saving. Denver Springs, 855 595 & *100% $130% seass: ditional expense. *148% TRANSFER & STORAGE] LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE MOVERS WE CRATE. PHONE NORTH 3343 41313 YOU STREET N. W, Resinol ‘It youwant to expermment try some of those things you talk about. that itching stopped and your skin healed, get a jar of Resino) Ointment. have been prescribing rhaz every since you were a small boy, so we &zow whatit willdo Unless the trouble 1s due to some serious internal Resinol Ointment quickly and easily heals most cases of tormenting, unsightly skin or scalp erup tion, even when other treatmentshave given little relief. | Resinol Ointment is 50 nearly flesh-colored that it can be used on ex- posed surfaces without attracting undue attention. Sold by all druggists in opal fars, two sizes (S(cand $1). never in bulk Resinol Soap makes clear complexions and keess the hair live and healthy But if you really want We doctors the Nowhere can you enjoy a more delight- ful vacation than in the great west. Hun- dreds of thousands go each summer for its endless variety of attractions, and the complete rest it insures. To go now, when fares are reduced, is to see this Round Trie. Washington Colorado eblo. Rock Mountain Na- fv(Eatu) Park. West Yellowstone (Yel- lowstone National Park) Four and one-half days’ motor trip in the park, with accommo- dations at hotels $54 00, at camps $45.00. Side trip Denver to Rocky Mountain National Park. $10.50. Portland, Tacoma, 200 miles along the scenic Columbia River. Side trips to Yellowstone and Rocky Moun- tain National Psrks at small ad- SanFrancisco,Los Angeles. One way via Omaha, Ogden, Salt Lake City— returning through Denver. Rocky Mountain National Parks at small additional expense. Circuit Tour of the West. Union Pacific 1o Port- 1and, rail or steamer to San Francisco. returning direct through Ogden or via Los Angeles and Salt Lake City. Route may be reversed. Includes Denver. Side trips to Yellowstone and All fares include Colorado Springs without extra charge. Tickets to Yellowstone on sale daily to September 10; to all other points to September 30. Final return limit October 31. Write Mflhhdd F. L. Feakins, General Agent Union Pacific, 608 Commercial Trust Blds. 155, and Market Sta, Philadelphia, Pa. nion Pacific URGES MIDSHIPMEN TO PRESERVE IDEALS Naval Chaplain Addresses Class " Graduating Thursday at Annapolis. By the Associated Press. ANNAPOLIS, Md., June 4.—Urging them to consecrate their lives to God and, through Him, pleage to preserve the ideals and best traditions of the Navy and the nation, Capt. Sydney K. Evans (naval chaplain) yesterday morning preached the baccalaureate sermon to the midshipmen of the class to be graduated from the Naval Academy Thursday. Chaplain -Evans selected his text from T Chronicles, XXII:16, “Arise, therefore, and be doing, and the Lord be with you.” The big chapel was overtaxed by the hundreds of visitors {rom all sections of the country here to participate In the festivities lead- ing up to commencement day RADKE FUNERAL TODAY. Prominent Fnrmel to Be Buried From Late Home. BLADENSBURG, June 4-The funeral of Edward E. Radie, fifty-nine years old, prominent truck farmer in the River Road neighborhood for fifteen vea who died Friday night, will be held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from his late home. The interment will be in historic Evergreen ceme- tery here. | The Rev. Mr. Schmidt of Washing- ’(nn and the Rev harles L. rector of St. Matthew's Episcopal parish will | services. Paul Wells, Clarence | Andrew Gasch, William Ferry, | Fierstein and Robert | serve as pallbearers. Albert Hartley will | to feel at home. W. T. GALLIHER, Chairman of the Board hig c//xc;cnc} inyour motor It is a principle with this strong Bank as well as a policy to make all depos- itors, large or small, feel at home in its various Departments. Its constant growth shows that people like the friendly spirit and personality which greet them here. We try to make everything as home- like as possible, so that no one need have any hesitation zbout making known his wants, Federal-American Natiaial Bank 1315 F Street BOY’S BODY DISCOVERED LAYING BESIDE TRACKS Elmer Landis Belleved Killed' When Returning to Field to Regain Coat. Special D'spatch to The Star. CUMBERLAND, Md., June 4.—The body of Elmer Landis fifteen years! old was found along the Baltimore | and Ohlo tracks, near Rawlings, this | county. He was a son of Samuel 8. Landis, a farmer, who lives in West virginia, opposite Rawlings. The boy had been working in @ fleld | with his father until evening and he | had returned across the river to re- cover his coat, which he left behind. He was not seen @ny more, and a searching party found his body which gave evidence of having been struck by a train O bt iEvidence of Our. Ability £ —as plumbing engincers = is to be found in most of \Washington's new build- ng operations of impor- = ance, but that does not Z| imean that we make new installations only. T REPAIRING is a spe- ml(y with us, and no job too small to command lour best attention. MAURICE J. COLBERT Heating—Plumbing—Tinning 621 | Street “ijie.gun iy | | | | i ‘.'IIl|llIIl|lllllllllIIIIIIIIIIlIIIIIIIlII LT IIIIIIIIIIIIII MONDAY, JUNE 4, —uwhere you are made JOHN POOLE, President. Good oil—poor oil? It probably costs you the same. Then why not make sure that you always get good oil? Havoline Oil has been the favorite of thousands of motorists for twenty years and has saved them a mint of money in lower repair bills. The high quality of Havoline never varies. ever or wherever you buy it. To get Havoline involves no great effort. Stop for your oil where you see the Havoline sign, and say you want Havoline. INDIAN REFINING COMPANY :, Incorporated 26th & D Sts. N.W. HAVOLINE ‘and Greases Oils ‘and It is the same when- 19 Sanitary Butter, per lb. Eggs—-Sanitary Brand--per doz. - - 35¢ Wisconsin Cheese, per Ib. Fancy Smoked Hams, per Ib. Sliced Breakfast Bacon, per Ib. Breakfast Bacon, by the piece - Smoked Picnic Shoulders, per Ib. New Potatoes Texas Onions Gorton’s Salad Fish, can. . Gorton’s Clam Chowder, Gorton’s Deep Sea Roe, can Canned Lobster, can ..... Canned Shrimp, can ......18¢ 12%c z 3 9c 24c¢ 1c 23¢ 12Y>¢ 4 lbs. for 25¢ 3 Ibs. for 2 S5¢ Gorton’s Codfish Cakes, can, 14c/Chum Salmon, can ....15¢ .123¢|Argo Salmon, can .... - Del Monte Salmon, can Kinney’s Chinook 174c| Salmon .......... .29¢|Kinney’s Chinook Salmon .......... .25¢ 25¢ Tomorrow’s (Tuesday’s) Store Hours So that our employes may enjoy viewing the big parade tomorrow, the following store hours will pre- vail (tomorrow only) at all our stores: Open from 6 to 8 a.m. (Closed from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open again 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. These hours will enable you to buy both before and after the parade Clicquot Ginger Ale 2 bottles for 25¢ G. & G. Ginger Ale BUDWEISER 16c, Blue Label Potted Meats Unexcelled for Sandwiches Potted Ham = 20 Potted Chicken = 2 Potted Turkey Potted Tongue Per Can Per Can 20c 20c Cook’s 1-lb. Layer Cakes, each - per bottle Per Dozen in Carton HONEY DEW Large 350 10c $1.75 The Dessert Supreme . |SLICED PINEAPPLE - 25¢ Peerless Pound Cake, per 1-lb. size - 25¢ Corby’s 1-lb. Family Layer Cakes, each, 28¢ Fig Bars--an exceptional value, 2 Ibs. for 25¢ 2 Ibs. for 25¢ “Hummer” Cakes Keystone No. 1 € ({1 € € Libby’s Canned Meats ; Corned Beef, can - 24c Veal Loaf, can - 20c Vienna Sausage, can, 12¢ Potted Meat, can - 4% Quality supreme in canned meats 1 for Hot Weather Per 28¢ 1 size can Fruit Salad, can 25¢ No. 2% size can Fruit Salad, can 45¢ Bartlett Pears, can Yellow Cling Peaches, can - 29¢ Canned Spinach, can - 37c 9 Here Is a Canned Delicacy Del Monte Fresh Prunes The fresh products canned ripe from the tree, Do not confuse with canned dried prunes.