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lively place sometimes, I can tel you"
There was twinkle in Cousin Toms
eyes as he said this, but Farmer Browns
Coy didn't see it.
"Of course" said he, "if you really
want me to go. I'll go; but honestly,
would rather stay here Towns are all
right for those who like them, but I
always feel sort Of cramped for room in
a town. Besides, they are d-eadlul.y
hot in Summer.
That is true" replied Cousin Tom
gravely, but still with that unseen
twinkle in his eyes: but even though
the houses are pretty close together in
this town, I don't believe you'll feel
much cramped for room there. And
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THE STARS
DAILY PATTERN
SERVICE

It's quaint, pretty air would make any
wee girl Of 2, 4 and years the center
of admiration
And it's just as simple as can be and
oh so smart and so entirely different!
The original French model combined
plain and sprigged dimity in pink col
oring.
The brief yoked bodice in the plain
pink dimity matched the trimming
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A. N.-The leaves of the artichoke
are pulled off one at a time with the
fingers and the tender ends dipped into
the drawn butter or sauce served with
it. The rejected ends Of the leaves are
placed on the side of the plate. The
center, or heart is cut into four sec
tions with the knife and fork, the fuzz
scraped off, and the sections conveyed
to the mouth with the fork.
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To be really up-to-date you must be
just a little old-fashioned. The smart
est, new clothes have a suggestion of
old-time picturesqueress about them,
and every one is talking about the re-
turr OF femininity.
L. line with this general trend Of
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PERSONAL HEALTH SERVICE
BY WILLIAM BRADY, NJ. d.

brain you'd be desperately sick and
probably net at al worried In the few
cases have seen where middle ear In
lection got into the brain the ear dis
charge had not STOPPED even tempo
rGrily.
Erysipc.as Is Contagious.
Friend criticized ne because I did not
visit her when she was i'll Of erysipelas.
She says all her real friends called on
her, but I waited till she was conva-
lescent. I have three young children
Mrs. l. Y. c.
AnSwer-Your friend is no friend Of
your children. ErySipelaS is very con-
t2gious. A visitor might readily become
carrier Of the virulent streptococcus,
and this might produce any kind of
blood poisoning" in the next victim.
In civilized communities strict quaran-
tine is imposed upon cases Of erysipelas.
tCCpyright. 1870
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LITTLE BENNY
By LEE PAPE.
The Weakly News.
Weather: Middeling.
SISSTETY PAGE


SISSIETY PAGE.
Mr.. Shorty Judges ant has been stay
ing at his house on visit, using his
room to sleep in so he has been Sleep
ing on the sofer in the living ROOM
rolling off times the ferst mite and
twice the End mite and now ony once
mite
Mr.. Sid Hunts big brother Fred is
not working at present and Is making
another radio set on account of the
ferst one he made is working so per-
feck there's nuthing left to fix on 1t.
EXTER!
Daring Rescued!
While eating brekfist last Wensday
morning Benny Potts noticed a fly try
ing not TO drownd in his glass of milk.
without hesitating a minnit he plunged
in with the other end of his spoon and
saved it, admitting modestly he did it
more for his own sake than the fy'S.
SPORTING PAGE
Big Contest Being Arranged.
Leroy Shooster claims his father is
the loudest snorer in the werld, and
Reddy Merry is willing to bet any
amount of money his grandfather can
beet him, on account of beink SO years
old and having all that exter practice.
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MILADY BEAUTIFUL
BY LOIS LEEDS.
To Remove FreckIeS.

shampoo, massage into the scalp two or
three times a week. LOIS LEEDS.
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FOUR-iN-ONE

ing to dinner or tea. Here is her recipe;
One quart sour red cherries, one quart
gooseberries. one quart currants and
one quart red raspberries. Add equal
amount of sugar After cherries have
been pitted, gooseberries head and
tailed, currantS stemmed and rasp-
berries picked over put in preserving
kettle. Cook until thick. Another ia
vorite with all her guests were the
picked cherries. These called for no
cooking. Here Is her recipe:
Use a dark red cherry like a Morello.
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CHICKEN SALAD.

Cut the meat into small pieces,
salt and pepper and add chopped
celery and one tablespoon of Vine
gar. Mix lightly together with
mayonnaiSe dressing. Spread with
hard boiled eggs, few caperS
and a few cubes of bright red
beets. Serve cold on crisp let
tuce leaves.
Copyright, 1919
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n A Il u II E - S
CKILD r E n
By LILLIAN. COX. ATHEY.
Illustrations by Mary Foley.
xxx.
THE CHINCH BUG.

DIISSUS LCUCUpItIUs'
T YAY back in 1885 we had the
\ ! first outbreak of the chinch
. bug. Wherever grain and
Y grasses were grown, there
she flOurished, Two genera
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FRENCH TOAST.
One-half cup flour, one tea
spoonful baking powder, one
fourth teaSpoonful salt, one-half
cup milk. one egg, sliced bread.
Sift together -four. baking pow
der and salt, add milk and beaten
egg. Beat we'll Into this dip
bread. fry in hot fat, drain and
serve hot with powdered sugar.
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MENU FOR A DAY.

French Toast.
Bacon.
Doughnuts. Coffee.
DINNER.
Bouillon.
Roasted Fresh Pork.
Dreamed Potatoes.
Green Peas.
Cucumber and Tomato Salad.
Frozen ApricotS.
Coffee.
SUPPER.
Chicken Salad.
Olives. Pickles.
Parker House Rolls.
Strawberry ShortCake. Tea.
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NEAR old
IL benk
is old He
tine but he ats m % it'll E.
Milford chronicle., 1931-09-04
DRESSES :.

STYLES: In the one-piece dresses, Goa
effects are favored. Two-piece frock
and Jacket Ensembles are also very
popular.
MATERIALS are: Satin, Canton Crepe
Lig ght-weight Woolens, Transporter
Velvet, TweedS.
NECKLINES: Draped yoke effects, rev
ers, notched collar and lapels are tn,
outstanding features of the season.
SLEEVES: Long and three-quarter bell
long with elbow pufS, Bishop type,
and the pufed caps.
SKIRTS: Flared with diagonal detail
with pleated godets and box pleated.
COLORS are Black, Brown, Green's
Spanish Tile, Admiralty Blue.
Milford chronicle., 1931-09-04

AT the Home Coming occasion a
large attendance were present at
night, possibly four or five thous-
and. The band from Millsboro
cheered us with their good music.
Mr. VIM. Powell led the singing. DR..
Wilfrey from Washington, D. c., a
minister of the Christian church,
made fine address.
James M. Tunnel, Jr., son of the
attorney, gave a most interesting
address on fraternity.
Joseph Richards and Elishua
Steele made speeches.
Home Coming At Night, Aug. -
Tommy and Bobby Dukes sang
two or three "Whisling
in the Dark" and 81 want to think
about you," to the enjoyment of
everyone.
Raymond Montgomery sang two
selections.
In the afternoon Mrs. Annie d.
Belts, historian, gave the minutes
and account of the previous Home
Coming programs. Miss Lulu Quill
len made very good speech on the
advantages of Home Coming.
Mrs. Bessie Elva Keene, of Phila-
delphia, visited Misses FOris and
Marjorie Keene over the weekend.
George Hooker returned to his
position in Philadelphia, after spend
ing his vacation with his family.
Milford chronicle., 1931-09-04
MILLVILLE

A very pleasant day on lndiar
River at Quillen's Point was enjoy
ed by an old fashion fish fry with
plenty of fish and pone. Those par
ticipating were Mr.. and Mrs. Nib
lett of Salisbury, Mr.. and Mrs. War
ren Evans of Philadelphia, Mr.. and
Mrs. Irwin J. Mitchell and several
others of whom we failed to get
their names.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Williams and
son Harold of Highland Park are
spending two weeks with his mo-
ther, Mrs. Sarah c. Williams and
Mrs. Sadie Williams.
Mrs. Adella Dale of Philadelphia
and daughter, Miss Mary Dale of
Wilmington were dinner guests on
Friday of Mr.. and Mrs. Roland
West.
James p. Dukes, wife and son,
James X, and David Dukes of
Georgetown were visitors on Sun
day with Mrs. Ida Dukes and Mr..
and Mrs. Bob Wiley.
Harvey }. Nelson who is studying
dentistry at Birard College and
Master Thomas Dukes of Philadel
phia are guests of their aunt and
grandmother, Mrs. Ida Dukes.
John Mcgee and mother, Mrs.
Alice Mcgee were Sunday guests
with Mr.. and Mrs. Virgil Mcgee of
Blades.
Mrs. Laura Evans of Philadelphia
visited Mrs. Lulu Lynch last We'd
nesday.
Milford chronicle., 1931-09-04
FELTON,

Farmers are picking a few tOma-
/ toes this week, but at a very low
price. Our canning factory did nat
open up for tomatoes and there is
no market for them. They are sold
to the trucks to haul to other fac
tories which are working.
A number of people are out of
work here on account of our can
merry not working. A few have ac-
cepted work at the Frederick Can
ming Factory where tomatoes are
being canned, but few workers were
needed from here. This is the first
year that our factory did not open.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Sharp of Mil
ford were the guests of Mrs. Ella
Sharp on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William S. Barcus
and Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Raugh-
ley and children mOtored to Toll
chester on Sunday.
Mrs. John Carson, Elizabeth Car
son and Nelson S. Hill motOred to
Slaughter Beach Sunday where they
were the guests of their cousin, Mr..
and Mrs. John Barcus of Darby, who
are spending some time at their cot
tage there.
Mrs. Fred Davis who has been
very i'll is somewhat improved. We
hope that she will continue to i'm
prove.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Welch, near
FELTON,, entertained several relatives
on Wednesday. Those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Welch and daugh-
ter, Clementine, of Danton; Mr.. and
Mrs. Arley Welch and children, of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Welch and family; Mr.. and Mrs. Mil
ton Welch and children; Mr.. and
Mrs. Carroll Welch and children,
and Catherine Welch Gonttiel from
Jersey City. The men discussed
baseball, prize fights and farming,
while the women were busy serving
fried chicken, ice cream and cake.
This was a surprise to Mr. and Mrs.
Welch. All had a nice time and en-
ioyed the day very much.
Milford chronicle., 1931-09-04
SUSSEX TOWNS
GIVEN FUNDS FOR
STREET WORK
Total OF $4,000 Is Given
To Incorporated
Municipalities
MILFORD GETS $3.50

The Levy Court Commissioners OF
Sussex county, under a statute pass
ed some years ago, have made the
annual appropriation of $4,000 to
municipalities throughout the cOun-
ty. The nine thousand dollars will
be distributed on the basis of street
mileage and the assessed valuation
of the property within the cOrpor-
ate limits of the towns. While the
street mileage of Rehoboth is from
one to four miles less than some
towns, yet the appropriation is far in
access because of the assessed val
uatiOn of the cottages at the resort.
Ocean View with a population of
81, street mileage of 285 miles and
assessed valuation of $155,96S will
receive an appropriation of $440.32;
while RehOboth with population of
795, street mileage of .5 and assess
ed valuation of $S,4S7 900 will receive
$9S9.57.
The following amounts will be re-
ceived by each: Bethel, $60.O5;
Blades, $5O.73; Bridgeville, $2S4.24;
Bethany Beach, $S1.47! Delmar,
$239.15; Dagsboro, $154.27; Ellen
dale, $137.79; Frankford, $2Sl.26;
Georgetown, $8O428; Greenwood,
$2O6.76; Laurel, $649.11; Lewes, ST.
292.55; Milford, $1,19O.SO; Milton,
$61801; Millsboro, $515.91; Millville,
$13941; Ocean View, $44O.S2; Reho-
both Beach, $92O.57; Seaford, $685.
81; Selbyville, $435.75.
Milford chronicle., 1931-09-04
OCEAN VIEW

Now the month of September has
come. it is time to promote the ac-
tivities of the church.
The Sunday school begins at 9:45
at the Methodist church, followed by
the worship and preaching service
in charge of Rev. c. w. Branford
The new chairs for the choir are
here, and very much appreciated.
The Epworth League commences
on Sunday night at Z o'clock.
The Ladies Aid of the M. E.
church met on Tuesday night. At
tire the usual business was trans
acted, social hour was spent
Mrs. Cecil Steele and Mrs. Elva
Steele were the hostesses who serv-
ed delicious refreshments.
The Christian church held their
Ladies' Aid meeting ON Monday
night in the church hall.
The Presbyterian church conducts
their Sabbath school in the after
noon, beginning at o'clock. The
sermon by the pastor, Rev. Frederick
Weigh. at o'clock.
Rev. and Mrs. E. c. Hallman, of
Denton, Md, former minister here,
visited friends here on Tuesday, be-
ing entertained at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. H. Belts.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Horace Derrick
son have been entertaining guests
from Ardmore and DreXel Hill, Pa.
Their son, Lloyd Derrickson, has
been spending his vacation with his
parents, has returned to Philadel-
phia.
Mrs. Elva Ward Bennett, of
Brooklyn, N. Y, is visiting her
mother, Mrs. Alonzo Evans, and sis
ter, Mrs. Norman Calhoun.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Wharton and
daughter, Lulu, and son Wilson, of
Salisbury, Mr. and Mr.. and Mrs. Ebe
Davidson, of this town, were dinner
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. George Pusey
on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Davidson
and Mr.. and Mrs. George Pusey mo-
tOred to Laurel in the evening and
attended the Delmarvia Camp meet
ing on Sunday night.
Capt. and Mrs. Neal Evans and
Mrs. Doderer, of Brooklyn, N. Y, {
mOtored here and were the guests of /
Capt. and Mrs. Alonzo Evans.
Capt. and Mrs. John r. West, of |
Yeadon, Pa, mOtored here on Mon-
lay and are spending several days /
1t their summer home here. Capt.
West has retired from active serv-
ce as captain of a government tug
n Philadelphia, having served the
equired number of years.
He has three sisters in Ocean
7iew at present, Mrs. Annie d.
3etts, Mrs. Eva Williams and Mrs.
ames M. Evans. The youngest sis
er, Mrs. Sallie J. West, resides in ;
N. c. We extend con-
Milford chronicle., 1931-09-04
BISHOPVILLE

! The remains of Capt Frank Quill
len of Lewes, were brought here and
laid to rest in the Odd Fellows
cemetery on Sunday afternoon. Also
the five year old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charlie Hickman of St. Martins
Neck was buried at the same place
just few minutes previous. We
extend our sympathy to both fam
lilies.
The Ladies Aid Society which has
been discontinued during the sum-
mer months will be entertained on
Friday evening at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Raymond Hucson. All
members are requested to be pres
ent.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lynca and
Milford chronicle., 1931-09-04

daughter, Miss Doris of Roxana
spent Friday evening with Mr.. and
Mrs. Horace Lynch, also Mrs.
Blanche Townsend of West Phila-
delphia has been spending a while
with them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Townsend of
Philadelphia were weekend guests
of the formers sister, Mr.. ind Mrs.
James Loughrey.
The property of the late Washing
ton Floyd, deceased, was sold OH
Saturday at public sale and pur-
chased by Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Richards Of Philadelphia.
Miss Mary McGinnis Of West
Philadelphia is the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred Nelson and family,
Our pastor, Rev. R. H. Wilson and
wife, after having spent the month
of August vacationing will again
preach here ON Sunday morning. He
Milford chronicle., 1931-09-04

SratulatiOns to Capt. West and hope
Z he will enjoy many years of happi-
ness with his wife, two sons. his
four sisters and many friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Lynch and
son, Irwin Short, motOred from East
Lansdowne, Pa, and spent Sunday
with Mrs. Martha Conoway and 9TH
er relatives. Mrs. Lynch remained
for a weeks visit here with rela-
tives and friends.
MIR. and Mrs. Kover Hudson and
son, of Wilmington, have been Wis
iting their parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Fl. Hudson.
Mrs. Warren Dolby, of Marcus
Hook, Pa, has been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Nelson Dolby and Mr.. and Mrs.
Lemuel Wingate
Lemuel Lewis and son George, of
New York, mOtored here and have
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
Evans. The latter is his sister. Geo.
Lewis visited Mr.. and Mrs Royal
Daisey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Leonard, Miss
Marie Mullinnix and Mrs. India
Ford, of Baltimore, Md. Mr.. and
Mrs. Frederick Nelson, Mrs. Beau
champ and daughters, Mildred and
Mary Ruth, and son Creston, and
Mrs. Hattie Catlin, of Fairmount,
Md, and George Branford have been
the guests of Rev. and Mrs. G. w.
Branford here.
Mir. and Mrs. Irwin Murray, of
Philadelphia, motored here and Wis
tied Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah Daisey.
Mrs. l.. c. Roberts and grand
daughter, Charlotte, visited Mrs.
Florence Villa Rogers at Berlin,
Md, who has been very sick
Mr.. and Mrs. Coke, nee Mildred
West, of North Carolina, have been
visiting her sister, Miss Olive West,
who has spent the summer here and
their aunts, Mrs. James M. Evans
and Mrs. Charlie Williams.
Mrs. Annie d. Belts was a guest !
at a dinner given at the home of /
Mrs. Martha ConOway.
Allie G. Tunnel and brother,
Spencer Tunnel, and sisters, Mrs.
Madeline Holloway and Mrs. Essie
were visitors here during
August.
These are the friends who are re-
for their good citizenship
and accomplishments when they liv-
ed here in their youth, which will
never be forgotten. Also they were
loted for their musical accom-
llishments.
= Mrs. Emma Evans, who has been
listing her sister, Mrs. James
Dukes. at Georgetown, visited Mrs.
iertie Keene and Mrs Alonzo
evans on Sunday.
Mrs Clara West entertained Rev. {
nd Mrs. c. w. Branford at dinner {
t the West Breeze Hotel at Bethany c
beach on Sunday. |
Milford chronicle., 1931-09-04

hopes to have large congregation
Miss Roda Lynch entertained a
number of friends from Berlin on
Saturday evening.
The Misses Helen Hudson, Pau
line Lynch and Maud Gray who
have been engaged at different ho-
tells at Ocean City, Nd, have re-
turned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Evans and James
McAllister of West Philadelphia
have been the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. T. Brittingham for the past
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levin Lynch and son,
Robert of Chester, Pa, were week
end guests of his sister, Mrs. Ida
Moore.
Miss Roda Lynch and Miss Ida
Nelson entertained friends from
Centerville, Md, on Sunday after,
noon.
Milford chronicle., 1931-09-04
TRINITY

Master Paul Layton spent last
week with his grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. Harvey Warrington.
William Hastings of Wilmington
spent the weekend with his par
ents.
Jane, the small daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Friedel, has been
quite ill for the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. j. Hastings and
son Clinton visited relatives at Sea-
ford on Sunday afternoon.
Several from here attended the
Laurel Camp on Sunday.
Mrs. w. Reynolds and son David,
Miss Cora Forrest, Robert Burton,
Albert Gray and Miss Margaret
Shockley, all of Camden, N. j., Mr..
and Mrs. Paul Reynolds of Whining
ton and Billy White were Sunday
visitors at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
B. j. Shockley.
Grace and Margaret Hastings
spent Tuesday with their sister at
Middletown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Brown and
family, Melvin Green and mother OF
Bridgeton, N. j., Mr.. and Mrs. An
drew Hanley of Chester, Pa, were
weekend visitors at the home of A.
T. White.
Mrs. Linwood Lowe of Buffalo, N.
Y, Floyd White of Delmar, Md, Mr..
and Mrs. w. j. Bradley of Linwood,
Pa, were Sunday visitors at the
home of j. A. Lowe p
Charlotte and Billy White spent
Tuesday with their aunt, Mrs.
Shockley.
Miss Helen West of Dagsboro
spent part of last week with her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. /. L.
Willin. ad"
Mr. and Mrs. l. L. Willin visited
friends at Bethel on Sunday after
noon.
Richard Dermer of Washington,
D. c., spent the weekend with his
wife, who is visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. o. F. Baker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe West and daugh-
ter and Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Bunt-
ing of Dagsboro spent Sunday eve
ming with Mr.. and Mrs. 1. L. Will
lin.
Miss Lilias Myer of Bridgeville,
Miss Catherine Richards of near
Greenwood, Orville Scott, Henry
Meredith and Everett Hubert of
near fredericksburg were supper
guests of Alice Hastingsc On Sun
lay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Enos Nichols and
spent Sunday with his
brother. near Preston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul layton spent
Sunday with their parents here.
Miss Grace Hastings visited !
friends at Milford on Friday.
The Trinity Aid met at the home
# w. F. Hastings on Friday even
ng and the meeting was well at
ended. =
Milford chronicle., 1931-09-04
ADAMS CROSS ROADS

Sunday school Sunday morning at
/ 10 o'clock at BlOOmery.
Mrs. Ella Peters of fredericksburg
has been spending two weeks with
her brothers.
Rev. c. H. Atkins was a dinner
guest at the home of C. w. Adams
and family on Saturday.
Winfield Hubbard of Newport
News, Va, returned to his home on
Tuesday accompanied by his mother
who will stay for a two weeks Wis
it.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Adams were
Sunday supper guests of Mrs. Ella
Pitters at the home of c. w. Ad
ans.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reese Adams and
daughter Beatrice visited Mr.. and
Mrs. Ira Adams on Sunday.
c. w. Adams, James Adams, Miss
Mary Johnson, Bernice and Reba
Adams and Miss Edna Adams mo-
tored to Ocean City Sunday 20
spend the day.
Mrs. John Adams visited her
daughter Saturday and Sunday,
Mrs. Earl Robinson.
Milford chronicle., 1931-09-04

One advantage the five dollar a
day man has over the ten dollar a
day man is that when they are out
OBJ jobs the five dollar man only
loses half as much.
Milford chronicle., 1931-09-04

The sea may he full of salt but it
doesn't keep the Holsters on the
beach from getting fresh.
Milford chronicle., 1931-09-04

An experienced tlapper is one who
can make a new sheik last through
two pay days.-The Pathfinder.
Milford chronicle., 1931-09-04
(3ERTIE GIGGLES

The modern beret is nothing but
an old-fashioned tam o'shanter with
a French accent.
It's funny how sheiks with weak
chins usually have strong breaths
The Washington times., 1931-02-26
DEFENDS
MACHIAvELL|

Machiavelli, whose name has
come down through the centuries
as a synonym for diplomatic du-
plicity, was painted in new colors
by Senior Orestes Ferrara, Cuban
ambassador to the United States,
in an address before the Archaeo-
logical Society of Washington last
night.
The Florentine statesman was
not the sinister figure that legend
has described him to be, Senor
Ferrara told a distinguished audi
ence, which included several mem
bers Of the diplomatic corps.
The Cuban ambassador added:
"a diplomat is a man of at.
lnOsphere, not of words. The
atmosphere Is everything, the
spoken word very little or moth.
ing"
The meeting was held at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Hays Hammond, on Kalorama
Road Northwest. The guests were
received by Mrs. James NJ. Beck
and John Hays Hammond, jr.
The Washington times., 1931-02-26
TAX EXTENSION
USES URGED

ANNAPOLIS, Feb. ga bill
to partly extend the use of the
Maryland State gasoline tax re-
ceipts beyond restrictions of the
present regulations has been in
troduced in the State senate.
The measure, introduced by
Senator Coblentz CD of Fred
erick, provides for. the use Of
surplus proceeds from that por-
ton of the gasoline taxes desig-
mated for the construction of
overhead bridges in the construc-
ton of bridges and approaches
elsewhere.
Present regulations provide one
half per cent of the gasoline tax
money be used for eliminating
grade crossings.
The Washington times., 1931-02-26
Natural Gas Gusher Lures
SlUar171 please Hunters

WELLSBORO, Pa, Feb. 26
G.N.SO .-Tioga and Bradford
counties today took on the mildly
reminiscent aspect of an old
fashioned Western gold rush"
Lease hunters and gas prospect
Ors Swarmed over the countryside,
as experts strOve to harness the
Meeker natural gas gusher, since
last Friday sending up a 90,OOO,-
600 cubic foot flow daily at a loss
of nearly 100000 every "a hours.
Wearing gas masks and safety
belts, the workers are attempting
to cap the well.