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White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1927-08-19
Old Salt Finds Lump of
Ambergris Worth SIP, 500

Cape May, N. IA 2S-pound lump
Of ambergris-nugget gold of the sea
was found about Is miles off shore
here by Jeremiah Pratt, seventy-four-
year-old seaman of the fishing schoon-
er Mary Ann of Gloucester, Mass. The
old seaman said he had been offered
;$448 pound, or about $12,50O for the
foul smelling mass by New York
perfumer, and intended to use the
money to retire and buy chicken
farm.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1927-08-19
Wesley Great Horsen,an

The most redoubtable horseman Of
the Eighteenth century was John Wes-
ley. All through his active life he
rode from 60 to 20 miles day; after
he was eighty years of age his record
for year was from 1000 to 5000
miles. Often he was in the saddle
by 8 a. M, and, when weather permit
ted, 1t was his custom to ride with
loose rein, reading history the while.
"A. NJ. Pagan, in the Empire Review.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1927-08-19
Explorers Hon,ely Longing

Roald Amundsen, the famous Nor
wegian explorer, who won the race
to. the South pole, was once asked
whether he longed for any particular
sort of food as he struggled miserably
through the snow. He replied that he
was always longing for a cup of hot
coffee and plate Of bread and but
ter.
Men enduring hardships in foreign
lands never seem to pine for rich
French dishes, but for the everyday
things they despised at home.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1927-08-19
Mother Quail Lures
Brood Away From Hen

Midldetown, COnn.-Arthur b.
Meeks, who has a bungalow on
the shores of Lake Pocotopaug
in East Hampton, is sponsor for
this story:
A mother quail was, sitting on
seventeen eggs in a hay field
when the mowers drove her
away. John Saltus, the mower,
gave the eggs to Mr.. Meeks.
who divided them and set them
under two brooding hens. A
skunk invaded one nest, but the
other hen Matched eight Of the
eggs. Meeks says the mother
quail kept an eye on the pro-
ceedings and, when the foster
mother was scratching worms
for the hungry brood, flew to the
nest and lured the baby quail
away. There is now one bewil-
dered and puzzled hen in East
Hampton.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1927-08-19
Libraries for the Public

There is no universally accepted
definition of the term public library"
In general, 1t may be said that pub
lie library in the United States is
either owned or controlled by the pub
lie, or Is freely accessible to the pub.
lie, or 1t has two Of these features or
all three of them.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1927-08-19
All He Had

Judge-The policeman says you
offered resistance when he arrested
you.
Prisoner-Well, your honor, that
was all had. Maybe I'd have been
more successful if it had been a $40
bill.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1927-08-19

About Term "Fanaily"

The term family" as used in the
census, signifies group of persons,
whether related by blood or not who
live together as household. One
person living alone is called family,
and all the people in hotel or insti-
tuition are known as family.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1927-08-19
Grateful

Farmer Ito passing hobo)-Hi, you!
They need workers at the farm down
there just beyond the crossroads.
Hobo-Thanks for the warning.
boss. I'll make detour.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1927-08-19

We don't know whether "Aloha De"
was written before the steel guitar
was invented or vice versa, but which
ever came first the other was almost
inevitable.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1927-08-19

There's nothing much the matter
with the health Of country which
cleans out the drug hottles in It's phar-
macies to make room for short-order
cook stoves.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1927-08-19

Ing at once My lungs are seriously
affected" Wife-"My, my, that's ter
rible! We still lack fifty coupons of
the number required for that new din
ner set"
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1927-08-19

Locomotives on line into Chicago
are to be gaily colored and have musl-
cal whistles. Now, how about some
elephants and circus band out
ahead?
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1927-08-19
Can't Lose

"Has putting in that lunch counter
helped your business?" asked Jones
Of the druggist.
well, it has about tripled the sale
Of Indigestion tablets" he replied.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1927-08-19

It Is estimated that in 90 per cent
( Of the instances free verse is what
the young poet lapses back into when
he can't make the blamed thing
rhyme.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1927-08-19
Uses for Whalebone

Whalebone, once used so much in
the making of corsets, is now mainly
employed as bristles in hair and other
brushes.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1927-08-19
Many Tongues in Use

According to DR.. Frank FL. Vizetelly,
1924 languages and dialects are spo-
ken In America at the present time.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1927-08-19

and when well
cooked is always
op u | a r. Try
cooking a pair OF
y o u n g chickens
in the following
manner:
Country Style.
-Cut into serv-
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1927-08-19

gelatin by using half the amount Of
hot water and the rest the fruit juice.
Lemon or orange, either flavor, is espe-
cially good with pineapple flavor. II
a dessert is required, prepare a rich
custard, chill and serve with the fruit
gelatin. If a salad, take a table,
spoonful or two of the gelatin cut into
cubes, add diced apple, few dates
and half cupful of celery with q
good salad dressing, and the salad is
made.
Apple custard.-Take five well-beat-
en- eggs, add one quart of milk and
one pint of strained apple sauce.
Sweeten and add such flavor as the
taste demands and bake carefully in
moderate oven until firm. Set the
pan of custard in dish of hot wa
ter to bake.
curried salmon.-Chop a small
onion fine and fry until brown in ta-
blespoonful Of butter. Mix together
one tablespoonful each of curry pow
der and flour, add to the butter and
onion, add slowly one cupful Of hot
water, stirring briskly. Cook until the
sauce is we'll done, then add one cup
full of faxed salmon. Serve with
cooked rice.
curried Lamb.-Fry one small onion
in three tablespoonful of butter; when
the onion is light brown add two table
spoonfuls each of curry powder and
flour; cook with two cupfuls of stock
for five minutes. Season with salt
and pepper and strain over thinly
sliced cold roast of lamb. Serve in
deep platter with border of hot
rice well seasoned.
Delectable Chicken.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1927-08-19
Detachable Chicken.

Chicken is one Of the meats that is
4 favorite with people the world over
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1927-08-19

Ice chest, there
may be a quick
dessert or salad
prepared in a
short time. The
pineapple juic e
poured from the
can when it is used
for various dishes
.fc thioLnroc3 r,sAh
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1927-08-19
TASTY FOODS

If convenient for one to keep bowl
Of fruit gelatin always at hand in the
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1927-08-19
lI1@ 7FGH]|E[N
GAIBl[f(|IElR9eb

"a. 1927. Western Newspaper Union.l
upon a crutch-her girlish face
Alight with love and tender grace
Laughing she limps from place to
place
Upon a crutch.
And you and I who journey through
A rose leaf world of dawn and dew.
We cry to heaven overmuch;
We rail and frown at fate, while
she
And many more in agony
Are brave and patient, strong
and true
Il. Upon crutch."
&C. go. -oons
Evening star., 1927-11-20

Uncle Sam launches the
worlds largest submarine.
The Va just after sliding from
the ways at Portsmouth, N. H.
The big submersible is the first
mine-laying submarine built
for the American Navy.
Q Underwood & Underwood.
Evening star., 1927-05-20
Saturdays
Challenge Sale
bargain Briefs

69c Novelty Rayon Fabrics, 49c
39c Table Oilcloth, 19c yd.
(Siight irregaldrs)
69c Oilcloth Table Covers, 45c
fSheht IrregalarS)
SLID Seamless Sheets, 8lx90 in, 79c
Heavy Canvas Porch Curtains, $249
69c Window Shades, Perfect, 47c
$3.50 Washable Flat Crepe, $l.75
81 Sport Satin, all colors, 79c
S1.25 All Linen Stamped Sets, 69c
$3.50 Felt Base Rugs, $5.65
Perfect Quality and Slight Seconds
SIS Jap. Grass Rugs, 6x10 it,, $29S
S9c Table Damask, S8 in. wide, 3oc
Limit ydrdS)
35c Bleached Pillowcases, 22c
Sl.S9 White Dimity Bedspreads, $f.49
SIPS Printed Foulards, 89c
Evening star., 1927-05-20

It's very apparent when you see these lovely
Frocks that they were made to sell for much more
only an event like our Challenge Sale provides such
opportunity.
Ideal for immediate wear and warm Summer
days to come. Buy several of them and while
the opportunity lasts.
Made of splendid quality silk pongee that's fashionable
and for Summer wearmade with round tuxedo col
lars and kmono sleeves finished with side paits and trimmings
of buttons and bow ties others with sefsaps and flower
ornaments. Sizes SO to 46
Fine quality, superior workmanship in each froc, every
thoroughly washable and will retain its original finish and
luster after frequent tubbhgs.
Second or.-Ch Accounts
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-07-05
International Newsseell


gathered in Kildare Dublin
OF his Republican
to swear allegiance the Free State De Valera
Evening star., 1927-03-23

in Camp Meigs, where he was en-
ployed as a watchman, his 13year-old
daughter being the complaining wit
ness. When he was tried before JUS
tice Stafford and q jury in Criminal
Court last year the daughter is said
to have changed her story of the al
legged assault, but Notwithstanding this
fact, Miller was convicted. From
sentence of 10 years he appealed and
was released on bond. In his appeal
brief Miller complains that he was
convicted of an alleged offense occur
ring August Is, when -fn fact the in
dictment against him charged the act
to have occurred July 3, 1926. Other
so-called errors of law are assigned,
but this is the principal grievance,
according to the record.
The Government, in its reply brief,
AYERS that it is "immaterial that the
date was shown to have been August
Is instead of July 3. 1t is contended
that so long as the evidence shows the
act to have occurred within three
years prior to the commencement of
the prosecution, it is legal. Attorney
Bertrand Emerson and Judge Milton
Strasburger represent Miller, whose
appeal will be heard in April,
Evening star., 1927-03-23
MOORE URGES WAR
! ON B|LLBOARDS
Advises D. c. Heads of Move
ment to Invade City With
Objectionable Signs.

Charles A. Moore. chairman OF the
Commission on Fine Arts, warned the
Commissioners today of a proposed
movement to invade Washington with
Objectionable billboards, and inquired
if additional legislation is needed to
protect the city.
In a letter to Commissioner Proc
TOR l.. Dougherty. Mr.. Moore said:
"I suppose that it is agreed among
Intelligent people that one or the
greatest means of destroying the
good looks of city is the blilboard'
Washington is comparatively free
from this nuisance, but ! understand
a determined effort is being made by
a powerful organization Whlch 1ur-
nishes and promotes billboards 10 IN
wade Washington.
"rTha action of the Commissioners
in clearing Pennsylvania avenue of
offensive signs was none the less wei
cnuned because of the comparatively
little attention the public paid to it.
s'yyill you be SO kind as to inform
this commission just what authority
1he Commissioners have in the matter
of the control of the signs and wheth-
er in your judgment additional iegls-
lation is needed to protect the city.
The building regulations WhlcH pIo-
hibit the erection of billboards, the
commissioners believe, will preclude
the invasion feared by Mr.. Moore.
Moreover, it was pointed out, recon-
mendation Of Capt. II. G. Whitehurst,
Assistant Engineer Commissioner, now
before the Board of Commissioners,
providing for the coditication OF all
laws and regulations governing the
erection of signs, preScriheS more
drastic control over billboards.
Capt. Whitehurst has written into
the building regulations an amend
ment which provides that when exist
ing billboards are removed because of
structural defects they shall not be
replaced. This amendment is expect
ed to he apprOyed
Evening star., 1927-03-23
PEACHES BROWNING
IS MORE OPTIMISTIC
Rent Paid to April /, She Hopes
for Better Turn of Tide
by Then.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, March 23.-"Peaches"
Browning was somewhat more opti-
mistic today over loss of the separa-
tion suit against her wealthy hus
band, Edward w. Browning.
i've got $3.50 in the bank, my
apartment rent is paid until the first
of April, and who knows but the
tide may turn by then" she said.
March always was my hoodoo
month anyway. That's the month in
which met Mr.. Browning. And now
Judge Seeger's decision coming in
March,"
Peaches" who attended Broad
way show last night with a young
man, says she has numerous vaude-
vile and night club offers.
Henry Epstein, her counsel. said
she would not seek an annulment.
since dover right would amount to
nearly 100000 in case of the death
Of Mr.. Browning.
Evening star., 1927-03-23
DISMISSAL Is ASKED
or MILLER APPEAL
Date of Alleged Attack Not Ma
terial, Government Counsel
Contend in Motion.

Declaring that time is not a ma
terial element in all cases of crime,
the Government yesterday, in brief
filed in the Court of Appeals, under
took to resist the appeal noted by Ben
jamin Miller from a 10-year peniten-
tiary sentence imposed last year for
an alleged attempt at criminal assault.
District Attorney Peyton Gordon and
Raymond Neudecker, his assistant,
the appellate court to dismiss
Millers appeal because his, trial in the
District Supreme Court was free from
error on questions at law.
Miller was arrested August Is. 1925,
Evening star., 1927-03-23
REDS SEND $25, 900 FUND
TO AID MEXICAN STRIKE
Railway Shopmen in Wa1kout Ap-
peal to Russia Gin Name of
Workers Solidarity

By the Associated Press.
MOSCOW, March 23-The Red
Trade Union of Railworkers has sent
$25, 900 to the striking railroad en-
ployes of the National Railway in
Mexico. The money was sent in an
Evening star., 1927-03-23
Belgium Honors Artist.

George Wharton Edwards, Green
wich, Conn.,, artist, has been awarded
the Belgian Cross of Chevalier of the
Order of the Crown in recognition, the
Belgian legation said yesterday, of his
work, which was highly appreciated
in Belgium.
Evening star., 1927-03-23

swer to an appeal for Russian aid
In hte name of workers solidarity
and support of the national strike"
A strike, which started among the
shopmen of the national lines in
Mexico, has been in progress some
time Dispatches received from
Mexico City several weeks ago said
that the number of shop strikers
was increasing.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-08-05
EDITORIALS

forced through tyranny and oppres-
sion to resort to chicanery, trickery
and treachery.
Where great numbers of us
abound in overbearing communities
we are led to play clowns and slaves
in order to survive and where there
is less difficulty as in the north we
are severely let alone unless some
thing of a political nature arises. If
the American white man really knew
how the new generation of black
people and many of the old, who
have undergone complete metamor-
phosis, are thinking, he would be
dumbfounded, amazed and surprised.
True enough, human nature is the
same the whole world over, but en-
vironment, tradition, creates degrees
of difference. One thing the world
should know, we are always thinking
about freedom and liberty, but as to
how we will get it is another ques-
ton.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-08-05
A Tragedy


A little peach in an orchard grew,
Warmed by the sun and wet by the
dew,
II grew.
On days passing this orchard thru,
This little peach met the view Of
Johnnie Jones and his sister
Sue,
Them two.
Up went club, at the peach they
threw
Down from the limb on which Il
grew
Came the peach of the emerald hue,
Too true.
John took bite and Sue a chew,
And then the trouble began to brew,
Trouble the doctor couldn't subdue,
Boo hoo.
Under the sod where the daisies grew
They planted John Jones and his sis
ter Sue
And their little souls to heaven few,
Adieu.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-08-05
Can You Tell.

1. What novel written bv a Negro
now is available in six countries in
five languages!
2. Who was the first Negro ply.
stefan in the United States?
8. Who was Benjamin Banneker?
4. Who is the most noted Negro
sculptor in the United States at the
present time? ,s =
5. Who were the first Negro mem
bers of state legislature?
6. Who was Charles Lenox Red
mond? ~ eft,s. :. 80
Z. Who is the present minister to
Liberia from the United States?
g. s. What play with Negro cast
was awarded a Pulitzer prize? p?
9.What Negro writer lis on the
staff of The Chicago Daily News?
10. Who Is the author of There
Is Confusion?
Answers
"The Fire in the Flint" by Wal
ter White. +
2. James Derham, who was born a
slave in Philadelphia in 1857.
ga Negro astronomer; born
1881, died 1904.
4. Meta Karick Fuller.
5. Edward G. Walker and Charles
L. Mitchell, who were elected in
1866 to the Massachusetts, House OF
Representatives from Boston.
8. He was the first Negro to take
the lecture platform as an anti
slavery speaker. tt
Z. William T. Francis of st. Paul,
Mimi. 49,,
8. I'm Abraham's Bosom" by Paul
Green.
Q. Chandler Owen.
10. Jessie Redmond Fausett.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-08-05
Lessons in English
Word Often infused

Word Often infused
Use somewhat" to express de-
gree. Don't say ''he is some older"
Say somewhat"
Words Often Mispronouneed
Deficit. Accent "f."
Words Often Misspelled
Transcend.
Synonyms
Apathetic, phlegmatic, dull, inert,
supine, sluggish, torpid, languid.
Word Study
Use a word three times and 1t is
yours. Let US increase our vocabu-
larry by mastering one word teach
week. ft @ +
Inclement: harsh, severe, tempes-
tuous. 1.-THE inclement weather kept
us prisoners for many days."
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-08-05

become their principal leaders. IL
is, ! think. a sign of genuine prog
ress IL only because It reduces the
colored pastor to minor place. He
has led the race since the civil war
and ne has made dreadful botch of
1t. His influence today, though IL
is fast declining. is still for the bad.
Those Negroes who follow him re-
main ignorant and ridiculous: nothing
comes out Of them save means. With
Booker T.. Bsbbitt in the saddle. they
will at least have a leader who Is a
realist and man Of sense. He may
not make them noble. but he will
at least make them safe.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-08-05
Look and Learn

1. Who engineered the famous
march to the sea-?
2. What is the United States one
territory?
8. Who wrote "David Copper
field"?
4. What country occupies the most
westerly portion of Europe?
5. What is the highest monument
in the world?
Answers
l.. William Tecumseh Sherman.
2. Hawaii.
8. Charles Dickens. ,
4. France.
5. Washington monument.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-08-05

Commercial advancement doesn't simply
Happen" The story of an organizations
growth is written by Satisfied Customers. A
reputation for fairness in price and truth in
advertising on consistently good mer-
chandise ;. establishes confidence. The
Grote-RanIin Co. enjoys the confidence of
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-08-05

A spinster always turns up her
nose at a woman who has been d.
yorced.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-08-05

the people of Seattle and vicinity. To show
our appreciation, during our August Sale we.
feature unbelievable values in all depart
ments. Today is Living Room Day. See
our assortments and displays and be con-
WINGED of the genuine VALUES now being
offered.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-08-05
Inexpensive

plicity and grace of design are par
.icularly effective in the modern liv-
ing room. Hardwood frames; full
construction ;; all springs
tied eight ways. Must be seen to be
appreciated. Very specially priced.
Milford chronicle., 1927-04-22

Roxana called to see Mr.. and Mrs.
William E. Hudson Sunday. Mrs.
Hudson being very i'll.
Miss Birda Murray spent Sunday
with Miss Hazel Adkins.
Miss Pearl Bunting who is attend
ing school at Baltimore, Md, spent
the Easter holidays with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Bunting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Hickman
were Sunday callers in Milton.
Vaughn Murray left for Philadel-
phia Sunday, seeking employment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Donaway and
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Clogg were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. William H.
Donaway of Millsboro Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emory Marvel of
Salisbury spent the weekend with
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Long.
Mrs. S. M. Hudson, Mrs. Clara
Hudson and Stephen Hickman are
numbered on the sick list.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Vickers gave
a birthday party Tuesday evening in
honor of their daughter, Miss Flo's
18th birthday. The evening was spent
in jokes, music and games. Many
were present. Miss Flo received
many useful gifts. At $3.50 they
were invited to the dining room
where refreshments of ice cream
and cake were served. At a late
hour they departed wishing Miss
Flo many more happy birthdays.
Miss Cathaline Chandler spent
Saturday with Miss Helen West.
Mrs. John Fisher motored to the
Milford Hospital Monday where she
is taking medical treatment.