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FOUR THE TH HERALD. 5ATURDAT, 81 if 1 1 Portsmouth Herald Stpttmbtr 1884) TELEPHONES--Editorial 38, Business 37 Vanished every evening, Bunftaym and holidays by Herald Publishing Company. Terras: 1C.00 a year when paid In advance; BO cents a 2 ccnU per copy, delivered In-any part city or by 'Communications ehouia be addressed to F. Haitford, Editor. Advertising reasonable and imtJe known upon application.

Entered at Portsmouth. N. Poetofflce mall matter. FOR PORTSMOUTH AND PORTSMOUTH'S INTERESTS A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE Member of Associated Press. Tht Associated Preen exclusively entitled to the use lor publication ol all news credited 10 It or not otherwise crcdJtea In thla paper, nrJ ateo the local news pubJshert here.

All rigbU cl repubUca- tion of special dispatches herein are also reserved. Portsmouth, N. Saturday, Good Luck And Good Bye Until 1929 -Today marked the dosing of the two weeks encampment 'of the 197th Regiment C. A. N.

H. N. and Clar. ence E. Rexford and the officers of his staff and soldiers have departed for their Our seacoast section has enjoy'ed their stay and particularly -Portsmouth regrets that the tour of duty is over.

No finer set of officers ever camped on 'i these shores than the members of our New Hampshire regi- ment and Governor Spaulding and his chief of staff, Gen. Charles W. Howard, may well feel proud of the men under 4-heir command. While each soldier has worked hard and with a zeal and in-i 'terest that has been commendatory they have thoroughly en- jjoyed themselves and will return to their home in better phy- sical condition, all due to the life in the open and with contact with the invigorating sea breezes. Fort Stark, Fort Constitution and Fort Foster all ought to i be utilized by the government for the training of the youth of "New England.

Our our coast and these government i properties have been recommended by such men as General Clarence R. Edwards, and others, as ideal. Maine has won in I her effort for more fully utilizing Fort can't we succeed for our own benefit in the use of these perfect locations? Not In. years have regular, traf flc officers of the city, Officers ty, McLarje and Weston, had to operate in suqh intense heat as they Jiave been for the past three clays. While the were sweltering, they were directly under the broiling sun and their reliefa, Officers Bierce, J.

Kelley and Also had to carry on; In spite ojf all the. heat torture they- maintainel their usual fine disposition and 'kept traffic moving. Manager Bennett of Stoneleigh Manor, baa found it impossible to care for those. to get accommodations at tlie popular Rye Beach hotel, where eocjial activities were never so Daily visitors from various places daily come to inspect the hotel and are loud in their praise. The continued hot wave is becoming disastrous, for two deaths were caused in New BJamp shire three ia Massachusetts Thursday directly by the heat.

There were several drowning accidents! among people who had gone swimming in Slight relief A Wonderful Local Opportunity i There was a lime when Portsmouth and its famous harbor i and inlets was lined with sailing yachts -and we had become noted along the Atlantic Coast for this kind of sport It would be a great financial asset to have this revived. At Little Ilar. bor, at the Wentworth, Rye Harbor, and our famous river and Great Bay offers a fine field. No better for our summer hotels could be secured. i Here is a our young men to do something worth- for the community.

Our. former and-lamented citizen, Frank Jones, aided greatly in this work when he had built for order to fined relief. is promised for today with probably showers tonight and Saturday! afternoon. -Such ie life. Soon the big tent of the Redpath Chautauqua will be' up the lot off Parrott fjvenue -and hundreds of pl'e will be jo'umeying to that section of the ci'ty to listen to the fine pro- rams which this -circuit always offers.

It is a fine organization and i 1 spiring and educational programs delivered from the platform. The support of everyone interested in good, clean amusebent, fine talks and beautiful music should go to the Redpath. freight ami pOBaengera have toeen transported the hill stations. Yesterday Rear Admiral E. Eberle was retired yesterday on reaching the age limit after nearly a half century service.

During his -47 years with the navy Admiral Eberle has held virtually every high poet in the service, Including, chief of naval operations, commander-In-chief of the battle fleet and superintendent of the naval academy. He is-a native of and was appointed in. the service Sept, 28, 1881. Ball Game Tomorrow The Yard Enlisted team cross bats with "the strong Marshall House outfit at 3 p. m.

Sunday at the navy yard The Marshall House squad has always put up a fe'ood "oat- tie and a fast game is expected; A unique feature of their lineup la of the fairer sex firat base, something seen in baseball. This is the only team to our. knowledge in that play5 a girl at first base -and the writer has seen her in action a number of times and vojches for her worth on the diamond, The lineup of -the Enlisted team will be: Buchanan, Lea or Dennison, Hart, lb; Clayton, 2b; Churiclialt. es; IjeMoi, 3b; Combs.lf; Winters, cf; Shea, rf. Nebct Thursday evening at the the Enlisted team will play the second oC its games -with the Navy Yard Workers an-1 endeavor to even the count one all.

the start pitcher of no-hit, no-run fame, will twirl. Those who heard the program of John Philip Sousa at the Colonial Theatre yesterday affternoon were shown what a -wonderful leader he is. For century, he has been conducting a band and lie demonstrated that he certainly has learned how to get the best from his musicians. His music is an inspiration to all. a good sized steamer the Hotel Wentworth a yacht and also which were anchored at Little Harbor.

While at the Farragut one evening recently the editor of the Herald was questioned by several guests as to where they could obtain motor boats to sail on our inland waters, and it impossible to locate one for the day following. was a time when a steamer made daily trips to Little Harbor and took excursion parties to the Shoals. There ought to be a regular line from Hampton Beach. We do not encourage such undertakings sufficiently. Someone could make a handsome profit by erecting a hotel on Appledore Island and have men of financial ability coming here each summer who could be interested in this undertaking.

Who will lead in this movement? Should Be Run Down And Punished. For the second time within a period of a few weeks, someone has broadcast a rumor alleging the death of Cbl. Charles Lindbergh. It has not been possible to trace this rumor to any particular broadcasting station but this ought to be ferreted out and the individual guilty of such a crime should be brought to the bar of justice. All newspaper were besieged with calls for confirmation and at the very moment these calls were coming in Lindbergh, was in California safe and sound and in perfect health.

One. cannot satisfaction anyone can derive false information. from sending out any such imagine Every day we read of the number of drownings which occur in other parts of this stqte or in our sister states. So far this season there-has been only one drowning in this city. The record has been very good year and with the hundreds who i in swimming is remarkable that there lias not been more victims.

Let's keep up the good record. Going- Into training for a checker tournament seems to be the most foolish thing to do, but it worked in the case of a Philadelphia man who won his way to the championsliip by Diligent training. After eich Same he would sit buck an easy chnir, tako a small sip of water JUKI have his Irainer gently fan him. Trobably tne mental relaxation so -peppe-1 him vp for. the, next game opponent was mjch easier to dispose of.

Do you realize that since April, 1927, there lias been only ten days when one could really say there was en0115)1 snow on the ground to amount to anything? How would you like to be able to go out to the Pines' now and ski down over the hill, skate on the pond or snowshoe through the woods': 1 NEWS of the NAVY and NAVY YARDS Russia Seeks Light Mgde 84- Attacks The marine expeditionary force in Nicaragua have had S4 contacts with outlaws during the last fiscal year, and one-third of these were minor brushes, The planes have been struck 59 times by fire from the ground, with one casualty, Captain Pierce, who was shot through the foot at Murra last March, when Sanclino's main body wag hit A total of 900,000 pounds (450 tons) of The naval mystery of nine years standing--the the British submarine L-55--has raised an interesting question as a result of her being" raised from the Baltic, and Russia seeks light on the information came to the British government from.Leningrad. It is a-question whether this submarine was sunk by Russian cannon or was in a collision. Candidate for President Governor Alfred E. Smith posed yesterday for the movies and a record- was made for the talk- ang variety. The genial Governor does not need any automatic talking machine.

He has a fine voice and can easily be heard. Homer Loring has been named as chairman of the Bay Slate committee of the Republican party. Mr. Loring to prove a valuable man force and if any one can dig up the coin lie certainly can dp iti Well, our sister city df Newburyport is getting'all. kinds of "advertising ithat is not of any value, and Portsmouth sympathy.

That was a wonderful 1 to; 6afididate for Angles illard rooms and bath, hard wood floors, furnace heat, in excellent condition thm out, including; garage and extra' lot ol land. Thla house is situated in best section of the city near school and warrants -your Inspection. Terms. We many other attractive properties, come in and talk over your needs with us. The Trafton Ageocy Tel 61 LOVE FINAL TEST OF EHot, religion must give up every 'tenet ami practice that conflicts with the principle of universal love was ineisted fey Prof.

A. E. Burtt of Chicago University in his lecture at the Institute of World Unity here yesterday. "Even 'the doctrine el unique authority and finality of the revelation of Jesus must be by Christiana," said Prof. Burtt, this and other articles of faith at present tend to make world unity Impossible of realizatio'n." Mrs.

Philip Berryma-n and daughter, Huth Berryman, have returned a trip to Montreal. Oscar L. W. Wilkins of Kiltery Is vifliting relatives in Concord. Mr.

and -Mrs. Weldon have returned two weeks' vacation during whiefrthey visited 'Springville, N. Niagara PalJs, Toronto, and the White Mountains. The condition of -Charles S. Pree- cott, who is at the Portsmouth hospital suffering- from a broken p.el- 'vls and abrasions about the head ami as the result of an 'accident last Friday when he wag struck by an is improving.

Daniel P. Mclntire of Tcw York City, is passing the week-end At his in this city while -on a. lousiness through the territory cast ol the Mississippi. Charles Batchelder and Woodbury Adams were recent visitors at the Isles of Shoals, where they an excursion by yacht to Cape i polse. Mjs.

Cynthia Storer has resumed her duties at the National Mechanics and Traders' Bank, having been absent from her work for a Tew days, clue- to illness. Earl Grenier of East Rochester, has been visiting relatives in this city. Miss Dorothy Steirble and Mi-ss Xathryne Mannal of -Philadelphia, are. guests of Lieut. Jack of 241 Middle street.

PLEASANT EVENT By UME. LISBETH CTASHIONS may come and go, bd relegated to the past or brought out f'-om the attics of style and re- Incarnated, JBO to speak. But tha trim office girl we have alwaya with us and she must be suitably clad. The tailored frock above is appropriate for- home or office wear, may be worn by maid or" matron. The material la printed crepe satin, In red and white.

The skirt is in four panels, and the belt and bordering are of red eillc. Crepe, satin is most generally endorsed for dresses in the Paris showings. Sorprise Shower and Birthday Party fiiven Miss Pinkham An enjoyable-evening wae passed on' Friday 'at the home of Mise Ethyl -Manley when a party -and shower was given to Misa Doris Pinkham in recognition of her. coming marriage to Harold and Mies Pinkham. was very happily receiving a large number of -beautiful gifts.

The room was decorated in pink -and blue. A large wedding bell in the center 'the room was filled with rose petals, which fell over the coming bride and were -omens of good fortune. Vocal- selections by Misses Merle Craig and Elsie Inglis, added to the I Interest of the evening. The guests departed at a late hour, wishing Miss Pinkham all happiness in the future. Redpath Chautauquua 6-BIG DAYS-6 ALL' FOR $2.25 IF YOU SEASON TICKETS A FIRST DAY 2-30 CONCERT: INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL; IN COSTUME.

DUMONT CONCERT COMPANY SCO M. PRELUDE: DUMOND CONCERT COMPANY LECTURE: "WHAT YOUNG AMERICA IS THINKING" MONTAVILLE FLOWERS SECOND DAY 9:30 A. M. "THINGS I SAW AND DIT AS AN INDIAN" 10:30 A. M.

ORGANIZATION OF FfllENDLY INDIANS CHIEF TAHAN 2:30 P. M. PRELUDE: LISZT ENSEMBLE LECTURE-DEMONSTRATION, "BEAUTIFYING THE HOME GROUNDS" EDWARD A. MARSHALL 8:00 P. M.

CONCERT THE LISZT ENSEMBLE with KLAfiA BALASSA, cymbalcm player IRMA FERENCZY, singer and dancer THIRD DAY A. M. ATHLETIC STUNTS 10:30 A. M. "HOW TO BECOME STRONG AND STAY WELL'- IRENE TIHEN 2:30 P.

CONCERT RUSSIAN CATHEDRAL QUARTET 4:00 P. M. LECTURE: "WHERE IS THE TODAY, AT-iD I IS IT GOING-" HON. J. HUGH EDWARDS WELSHMAN, MEMBER OF FOURTH DAY 9:30 A.

M. CLAY MODELING, SHADOWGRAPHS, VENTRILOQUISM ANNE BAKER 2:30 P. M. INSTRUMENTAL PRELUDE LECTURE: "THE MOST WONDERFUL SONG EV7R WRITTEN" JAMES G.McMURTRY 8:00 P.M. PLAY: "ROMEO and JULIET" SHAKESPEARE'S SUBL'ME LOVE STORY.

CAST OF SIXTEEN PLAYERS. INCIDENTAL MUSIC FIFTH DAY jK 2:30 P. M. PRELUDE: FILIPINO COLLEGIANS PREMIER ENTERTAINMENT, "DAY BY DAY" EDNA MEANS 8:00 P. M.

CONCERT THE FILIPINO COLLEGIANS SIXTH DAY 2:30 P. M. JUNIOR CHAUTAUQUA CIRCUS PAMAHASIKA'S PETS 8:00 P. M. "TOMMY" CLEVER AND CHARMING PLAY.

COMPLETE NEW YORK CAST Portsmouth, New Hampshire August 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30 MANY GUESTS AT HOTEL WENTWORTH ONTHE STAGE Miss Magaret Mullen, daughter and Mrs. Thomas Mullen, formerly of this city, is passing the summer at Ogunquit, Me. Miss Mullen, who. is a young-woman of much' talent and charm, is winning laurels on the The season 'before last she appeared in "The Ghost at the Capley Theatre, Boston, and last season made a hit in William Hodge's Thro 1 the in Chicago, 111,, taking the part oC leading lady. Next Monday evening- she takes a leading- part in a new play entitled, "Curtain under the auspices of the Village Btudio Guid of Ogunquit.

This play was written by Gordan Grant of.the Comedy Theatre, New York, and will be presented for the first time in New York this fall. mommoth hotel entworth was jammed to the -doors today and some of the most prominent people of the country Are numbered among its guests, There certainly is something attractive about the hotel and Manager Richardson has A number of interesting programs under way, CHARITY BRIDGE AT RYE BEACH Mrs. William P. Lyle is in charge of a charity "bridge in aM of the New England Women's Relief Association, which -will be at Stoneleigh Manor, Rye Beach, next Monday ninfc. TkJcete for the lire 'obtainable at both the manor and the Farragut.

Over 35 acres of the famous pine forest of Ravenna--hallowed' by literary memories from Dante to Byron-have recently been destroyed by fire. (By Associated Press) New Bedford, 18-- Comdr. K. Lassing at Boston Navy Yard this i was in receipt of a "radiogram from the TJ. S.

S. Childs which -went ashore yesterday, on a ledge off Pasque Island, Vineyard Sojnd, that the destroyer was on her way to Boston and would ''cquirc some repairs. She was floated shortly after .9 o'clock last night, the James Paukliny and 243 puUiuy her off the ledge. Among the men employed in Great Britain's largest automobile factory is one heavyweight who, scorning the use of tools, fits 800 tires per day barehanded. The girl -who marries a man to reform him generally spoils a good husband for Borne other girl.

(By Associated Press) Altoon, Aug. 18--Sixteen pow- creations of speed received their final tuning-up this morning preparatory to the 200-mile National Speedway automobiie race here this afternoon. Each driver had qualified liis steed at.better than 138 miles an hour. Leon Duray of "France led the ers with 138 miles per hour and occupied tho pole position. He was Ih9 favorite' to win the race with Ray Kocch, Philadelphia, who holds tfc-s world's automobile speed record 207 miles per hour, second choice.

The main was due to stnrt at 2 p. In West Australia -of BMM who two ffoldfleM and turned their- has awac4e fey the court for agaiMt hta two" -compaiifom, All Friends of Greenacre are Invited to Bahai' Publk Feast To be held in- commemoration of visit of Abdul Baha at the home of James Eliot, Me-, Monday, Aufluat 20th, at 2 P. M. SPECIAL DINNER Served Dafly IT IS THE TIME NOW 'to use the fuel made, from Franklin coal, the best free-burning anthracite No sifting of ashes when you burn AMBRICOALy it all burns to fine LESS IN PRICE--MORE IN BULK WALKER CO. 40 ROSA CAFE 8UU Tel.

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Years Available:
1898-1977