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Evening star., 1932-05-06
Means Makes More News.

Eventually somebody will write The
Strange Story of CASTOR B. Means, &"
and if it tells the full tale of the career
Of this extraordinary person it will be
one Of the most interesting biographies
ever compiled And no more interesting
chapter will it contain than that just
disclosed incident to the arrest Of this
protean parsonage in connection with
baby from its hdnapers.
Means has been in public notice for
nearly twenty years Shortly after the
break Of the Great War he became the
confidential agent of the German am
bassador to this country and his name
cropped up in the news every now and
then In that connection. In 1915 he
attracted attention by complaining to
the then collector of the port of New
York that British varshipS were being
supplied from American ports, and also
that an American steel company was
building submarines for Great Britain
and assembling them in Canada. 1t Is
said that he was dropped from the Ger
man service for informing this Govern
ment that Germany was fomenting a
pIoJ 10 involve the United States in
war with Mexico. He later was accused
Of the murder of a woman in North
Carolina and was acquitted on trial
After the war he became a special
agent Of the Department of Justice, and
the late William J. Burns, testifying
before the Senate investigating COM
mittee inquiring into the Department
Of Justice, declared that Means was
''one OF the best investigators I ever
knew" Since then he has served two
terms in the penitentiary at Atlanta for
violation of the prohibition laws and for
attempted bribery. His latest bid for
notoriety, II it may be called that in
such a case, was the publication Of q
book pertaining to the late President
Harding over his name. but from the
pen OF a ghost writer" who has since
denounced the work as tissue OF
fabrications. Until this present enter
prise in the kidnapping case, Means only
recent appearance in the public eye has
been q contact with the Maryland po-
lice due to certain domestic disturb.
ances.
Now this extraordinary individual Il
once more in the tolls of the law, ac-
cused Of larceny after trust" Claiming
knowledge Of the identity of the Lind.
beskh kidnapers and ability 20 contsc'
with them and negotiate Tor the ran,
Evening star., 1932-05-06
Washington as World Figure.

Just of the press in the National
Capital is a significant publication en-
titled Tributes from Many .Lapds,"
issued as a Washington Bicentennial
contribution by the Americanization
School Association of the District of
Columbia. Its tastefully printed and
picturesquely illustrated pages are filled
with expressions of regard for George
Washington by spokesmen, past and
present, of ffty-one different countries
throughout the world.
The Americanization Association, rep
resentative of foreign-born citizens of
the United States, offers the compilation
ss o token Of the proud fact that its
Evening star., 1932-05-06
Declares for Home Stage
Talent and Home Goods
To the Editor of The star:

10 the Editor OF The Star;
I think 1t is time some one protested
against 50 many foreign actors and
actresses being brought into this coun-
try. We have beauty and talent here
in our own United States which, If
given an opportunity. would equal or
perhaps excel the highly paid, over
estimated and unappreciative actors
and actresses brought here from abroad
and who return to their own country
as soon as they have made fortune
here.
Do you think that Sweden, Germany
or France would employ American tai
ent to the extent that We haveP No,
they would not, and it Is ridiculous that
the producers tolerate such nonsense as
Il go home" which they have constant
ly heard from one foreign actress, un-
known until she was brought over here
and elevated and rated as star
I will not go to see another picture
In which foreign actor or actress
plays the leading role and I will be in
strumental in getting my many friends
and acquaintances to support my pro-
posal. Not only that; will go a step
farther; I will demand that all goods
purchased, as nearly as possible, be
made in America
How many of you true Americans will
do the same? ALTA B. PARRISH.
Evening star., 1932-05-06

som Of the baby, he took 100000 frcm
benevolent woman of this city and
failed to find the child or to return
the money. Now he is in jail under
bail in an equal amount. 1t may be
strange beyond understanding that
such a person was selected in so deli
cate a mission. but there is certain
adsge relating to the catching Of thieves
that may have induced his choice.
There is little likelihood that this epi-
sode will climax the remarkable career
OF Gastcn Means, who is still in the
prime of life and who, If his luck holds,
is quite likely soon to enjoy full liberty
for further amazing enterprise.
Evening star., 1932-05-06
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

The Friendly Flowers.
Sometimes I'd like to stop awhile
And interview the flowers
That greet us with a merry smile
Among the Mayday bowers.
We welcome them as comrades gay
And then we sadly note
That on the topics of the day
They haven't any vote.
They are idealistic friends.
So gentle and so true.
Each one his loyalty extends,
No matter what you do.
But in this modern hour of stress
When earnest words men quote,
We must forget them more or less
They haven't any vote.
Evening star., 1932-05-06
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

When troublesome questions arise.
avail yourself of the service Of this de-
partment. 1t costs you nothing-you
have only to send cents for postage
on the personal letter you will receive
In reply. Any question on any subject
of fact will be answered. Address your
letter of inquiry to TIE Evening Star
information Bureau. Frederic j. Has
kin, Director, Washington, d. c.
@. What proportion Of the worlds
telephone systems are connected with
the United States?-S. N. B.
A. Americans can now talk with 90
per cent of the telephones in the world
There were 35,336.467 telephones in the
entire world on January /. 1881. OF
these, 2o,201, ,576 were in the United
States.
Q. How are the Philippines gov
erned?-R. S.
A. The Philippine Islands are a de-
pendency of the United States. having
been ceded by the treaty of Paris, 1898.
following the Spanish American War.
The Philippines are governed by q
Legislature consisting of an Upper and
Lower House. The Governor General,
who is at the head of the islands. Is ap-
pointed by the President of the United
States. All the cabinet heads. except
the secretary Of public instruction, are
Filipinos. Two resident commissioners
to ths United States are elected by the
Legislature.
@. With what were Gideon's 800 fol-
lowers armed?-D. E.
A. Each was armed with a sword,
trumpet and earthen pitcher contain
ing lamp.
@. What is it about an airplane
which makes the roaring noise?-E. r.
A. The primary source Of noise in an
airplane Is the propeller and the sec
ondary source is the engine.
@. How do the number of twins and
triplets born in this country compare
with the total birth rate?-C. M.
A. In 1928, in the birth registration
area, there were 2.208, ,784 births. OF
these there were 25,619 cases Of twin
births. 285 of triple births and l quad
ruple birth.
@. How many people attended the
Columbian Exposition in 1887. j. L.
A. The number of paid admissions
during the 179 days which the Colum-
was 81 ,477218. 1t must be remembered
that many people attended more than
once.
@. What is Whitby iet?-H. S.
A. Jet Is mineral which is found
In compact masses so hard and solid
as to be susceptible of being turned on
lathe and manufactured into orna-
mental articles. 1t has been worked
for centuries at Whitby, England The
let industry is practically located in the
Whitby district.
@. Was Alexander Hamilton ever
offered seat on the bench Of the
United States Supreme Court?-H.
A. @.
A. He declined the position of Chief
Justice of the United States Supreme
Court.
O. How much was the post office
business augmented at Santa Claus,
Ind, at Christmas time?-A. K.
A. The Post once Department says
that during the Christmas holidays the
Santa Claus post Office. in Indiana,
handled approximately 10000 pieces
Of mail. The receipts totaled $1,552.75.
This amount of business was an in
crease of about 700 per cent over the
business done the remainder of the
year.
@. Will adobe houses last long
time?-W. E. H.
A. Adobe houses have stood for
hundreds of years. The secret Of lon
gevity is a dry stone foundation, be-
cause moisture absorbed from the
ground or from a defective roof is the
Evening star., 1932-05-06
Capone Is Overrated
And Deserves Sentence
To the Editor Of The stxy.

To the Editor OF The StGY:
Reference is made in your editorial
column Of May to the shrewdness Of
one "Al Capone." have been dealing
with the underworld for % years and I
have never known a man to be as much
cverrated at Capone His power is not
one cne-hundredth part as great as
many think and believe it is. He has
made money out of the bootleg busi-
ness, has the nerve to take the chance,
had his choice and lost
He knows no more about the Lind
bergh case than I do. I lived in Chi
cago 10 years and I still keep In touch
with Chicago.
The underworld is unorganized; 1t
could not be organized in dependable
way. Capone is at the end of the trail.
He got II years aud deserved every day
Of 1t. i. Z. DUDDM6r
Evening star., 1932-05-06
"Congressor" Proposed
For u. S. Representatives

To the Editor of The Star:
People call a member Of the United
States Senate q Senator. Would 1t not
be q good idea to call q member Of
Congress q Congressor accent on the
first and second syllables)?
Sometimes a newspaper calls woman
member of Congress a Congresswoman
and other times it calls her Congress
man.
Compressor would be an appropriate
name for a member Of Congress, the
same as Senator is for member OF the
United States Senate.
THOMAS CONNORS.
Watervliet, N. Y.
Evening star., 1932-05-06

An important and hopeful word was
contributed by the late President War
ren G. Harding when he mentioned
''normalcy" as an object to be sought by
this Nation and in fact by the entire
world,
Evening star., 1932-05-06

Cheaper money and more of it may
be regarded with hope unless produc-
ton becomes SO discouraged as to make
it necessary to follow the ancient Chi
nese practice Of going to market with
coins strung on cords a yard or so
in length.
Evening star., 1932-05-06

Many Italian citizens believe that
it is time to dispense with Mussolini
The hint dropped in the ardor of
senatorial interchange that this coun-
try may need such a man will hardly
be taken so seriously as to encourage
new hopes in II Duce, should problems
of unemployment reach him in a per-
sonal way.
Evening star., 1932-05-06

Prudence might suggest to Al Ca
pone that he demand being held in
communicate so that he can no longer
come automatically under suspicion as
a master mind" whenever a sensa-
tional crime is perpetrated
Evening star., 1932-05-06

A little number like IS used to hold
superstitious respect as indicating bad
luck. In transactions involving dollars
nefariously handled. the leading un-
lucky figure Is now no less than
100000.
Evening star., 1932-05-06

If disorderly impulses continue to
develop in the United States Capitol,
place in either of the galleries may
be more coveted than ringside seat
at less distinguished contentious.
Evening star., 1932-05-06
Member of the Associated Press.

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to the use for republication OF all news dis
patches credited to 1t or not otherwise cred
Ited in this paper and also the local news
publish ed herein. All rights of publication OF
special dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star., 1932-05-06
War and Taxes.

From the Minneapolis Journal.
The idea of spreading out the bonus
so that everybody alive during the
World War gets something proving
popular with everybody but the TAX
payerA
Evening star., 1932-05-06

Enormous sums have been spent in
trying to recover the Lindbergh baby,
with benefit only as reminders of the
affection and sympathy of which hu-
manity is capable.
Evening star., 1932-05-06

Psychoanalysis might have been OF
considerable advantage If 1t could have
been employed long ago to disclose
the mental operations Of Castor B.
Means.
Evening star., 1932-05-06

Peace pacts signed in hospitals
should stand as reminders to the
Asiatic Coast of the desirability of
eEacing hostilitieS.
Evening star., 1932-05-06
Human improvement.

I'm glad that times have changed. Ill
go, one day,
To some Pacific Isle for rest and play.
II I had ventured there long years ago,
The natives would have eaten me, 7
know.
Evening star., 1932-05-06
Band Wagons.

THE old band wagon isn't what 1t
used to be-" said Senator Sorghum.
Have the gangsters tried to get hold
Of it?"
yes. At present you can't be sure
whether it's going to serenade you or
take you for a ride"
Evening star., 1932-05-06

Jud Tunkins says race horse never
bets, even on himself and maybe that's
what folks mean when they talk about
horse sense
Evening star., 1932-05-06

"The honors of the day must be con-
ceded to Mr. Smith. though his own
prospect for getting the coveted nomi-
nation is not materially better" thinks
the Roanoke Times (Democratic) while
the Hartford Times independent DEM
ocratic) Mels that the Smith group
seems hardly hkely TO be large pne,
Evening star., 1932-05-06

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Versatility.

Versatility.
My radio! My radio
You lend to life happy glow.
When you're sublime, I like you thus;
Also, when you're ridiculous.
But when you tell of contests rough
I'm grieved to hear you talking tough. n
Evening star., 1932-05-06

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Evening star., 1932-05-06
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Sentimentality.

StHEIHltHtHfItys
"You seem sad" said the pilot.
Not exactly sad" answered Miss
Cayenne. "Only sentimental. Every
time get this far from earth, I begin
to feel terribly homesick."
"A sad demeanor," said Hi Ho, the
sage Of Chinatown, lis of assistance to
nobody; save possibly an undertaken" /"
Evening star., 1932-05-06

Desc politicians" said Uncle Eben.
lis workin' de old elephant an donkey
30 hard dat it seems Bput time foh de
q. p. o. A. 10 take norlce.p
Evening star., 1932-05-06

wAsHIN GToN, D. C.
FRIDAY. Y....... May 8, 1899
Milford chronicle., 1932-01-01
BETHEL NEWS HAPPENINGS

| Y A dinner party was held Sunday,
Dec. 9th, at the home of Capt. and
Mrs. Quillin with the following
guests: DR.. and Mrs. T. F. Cotting-
ham, of Seaford; Mr.. and Mrs. w. ].
Quillin, Jr., and children, Elinor
and Billy, of Philadelphia; Mr.. and
Mrs. James E. Quillin, of Camden,
N. j.; Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Hurley,
Mr.. and Mrs. R. P. Quillin, of this
town; also Miss Helen Knowles, of
Seaford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Furniss and
daughters, Peggy and Helen, spent
Sunday in Clayton with Mr.. and Mrs.
Raymond Mabrey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Phillips and
mother, Mrs. Laura Wheatley, spent
the Christmas holidays in Whining
ton with Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Cain.
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Gortie is visit
ing relatives in Wilmington over the
Christmas holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Massey enter
tanned at dinner on Sunday Mr.. and
Mrs. Karl Thompson and son Billy,
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Warrington of
Seaford, Mr.. and Mrs. Judd Phillips
and daughter Laurabel of this town.
Capt. Orlando Moore, of Philadel-
phia, is spending some time home
with his family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Garrett, of
spent Christmas day
with the formers parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Garrett.
Vinol Lynch, Miss Flossie Sirman,
Mrs. Anna Smith motored to Phila-
1elphia on Sunday.
Len Riggin, of Middletown, spent
Christmas day with his mother, Mrs.
olivia Riggin.
Milford chronicle., 1932-01-01

and her husband and infant daugh-
ter have our deepest sympathy.
The Friendship Bible Glass met at
the home of Mrs. Lulu Pierson, on
Thursday, Dec. 18th. Mrs. Ella
Stevenson and Mrs. Wilbur Pierson,
assisted Mrs. Pierson in entertain
ing. Being 50 near Christmas most
every one was filled with the Yule-
tide spirit, and the evening was very
enjoyable to all those present. Be-
ing turkey day with the turkey
growers Mrs. Pierson apOlogized for
not having an elaborate program,
but she surely made up for it all
when she served the refreshments,
for we feel sure she had a special
measure made for the occasion. Be-
side several visitors the following
were present to enjoy all
the goodies: Mr.. and Mrs. Moore,
Mrs. Eta Vinyard. Mrs. John Cain,
Mrs. Ella Stevenson, Mrs. Austin,
Rev. and Mrs. Charles Webb. Mrs.
Minnie Armour, Mrs. Mabel Ar
mour, Mrs. Ida Manlove, Mrs. Mol
lie Vinyard, Mrs. Lydia Marvel, Mrs.
Joseph Marvel, Mrs. John Lofland,
Mrs. Wilbur Pierson, Mrs. Lulu
Pierson and Mrs. Pearl Messick.
Milford chronicle., 1932-01-01
HOUSTON HAPPENINGS

Church news for Sunday, January
3: Sunday school at $3.50 a. III. H. r.
Moore, superintendent Preaching at
1O:30 by the pastor, Rev. j. c. Han
by. Evening services as usual, Ep-
worth League and preaching.
We are glad that our very con-
genial merchant, ]. C. Wharton who
was confined to his home with ILL
ness for week is very much better
and is. able to be about his store du-
ties.
We are also glad to report that
Thomas Doyle is also improving and
is able to be out again,
Lester Wilson of the Brandywine
Sanatorium spent the holidays with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G.. A. Will
son.
George Simpson spent tile holi-
days with his father. George B.
Simpson.
Elbert r. Smith of Philadelphia
spent Saturday and Sunday with his
nephew, Herman Marvel and fam
lily.
Mr.. and Mrs. NOrval Rodgers
spent the holidays with her parents
in Chincoteague, Va.
Walton Simpson is spending his
vacation with his father, George B.
Milford chronicle., 1932-01-01
BLANCHARD'S STATION NEWS

Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Mcdowell en-
tertained to goose dinner Sunday
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs
Walter Collision and family of Gales
town, Md, Robert Priestley and son
of near Greenwood, George Collision,
near Andrewville, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Lloyd and son from here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carlton Layton and
family and G.. L. Biddle were guests
to duck dinner Sunday at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Silas Layton
near Goldsboro, Md.
Howard Todd passed away at his
home here on Monday morning at 4
o'clock, December %, 1881, after an
illness of three weeks, aged about
55 years. Mr.. Todd had had good
health practically all his life until
stricken while at a hog killing at
the home of his uncle, S. F. Colli-
son, three weeks ago. He had been
a very prosperous farmer and lived
in this locality his entire life. He
will be greatly missed by his many
friends and neighbors. He leaves to
mourn their loss widow, one
daughter, Miss Rhea, who is tea
cher in the Harrington High School,
mothef-in-law, Mrs. Emma Alex
ander, and two sisters and three
brothers, namely Mrs. Maude Kelley
of Baltimore, Mrs. Matte Gaskill of
Philadelphia, George of Andrewville,
Albert Of Easton, Md, and John of
this place. Funeral services took
place at his home here Thursday af-
ternoon, at 1880 o'clock. At the time
of writing the place of burial is not
known.
The writer wishes to take this
space to extend our sympathy to the
bereaved family.
Milford chronicle., 1932-01-01

mas vacation with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. J. Howard Thistlewood.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Hayes were
Wilmington visitors over Christ
mas.
Mrs. Marguerite Graham Cooper
of Philadelphia and sons, julius and
Randolph of Georgetown have been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Randolph Gra-
ham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Linford Cordrey of
Pittsville spent Christmas Day with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George
Armour.
Rev. J. c. Handy and family
spent Christmas Day with his mo-
ther in Wilmington.
Mrs. Agnes T. Johnson who has
been visiting her daughter, Mrs.
James w. Johnson and family at
Selbyville has returned to her
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Marvel and
family were the dinner guests on
Christmas Day of Mr.. and Mrs. JOS
eph Cordrey at Harrington.
Our community was very greatly
shocked to hear of the death of
Mary Grant Cahall, whose funeral
was held on Sunday afternoon. She
was former resident of our town
Milford chronicle., 1932-01-01
GLENDALE NEWS

DR.. and Mrs. r. e. Ellegood of
wilmington spent Christmas Day
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A.
Ellegood.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Sheppard
gave turkey dinner with all its
"hXin's' ON Christmas Day. Their
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. George
Higman and daughter Louise of
MILFORD Miss Anna Sheppard and
her friend, Fred Higman.
Isaac 7. Warren. Jr., of Beacoms
Business College, Wilmington, is
spending the Christmas holidays
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac
T. Warren, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. John NJ. Clayton and
two children, Maradel and John NJ.
of Baltimore, Md, spent the week.
end with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
H. W. Jester.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Coverdale.
Mrs. Jennie Adkins, Martin Adkins,
accompanied by Mrs. Richard john
son of Lincoln, visited PHILADELPHIA
and Wilmington Tuesday of last
week
Mrs. Jennie Adkins gave a turkey
dinner Christmas Day. Her guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Coverdale.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Coverdale and
son Junior Martin Adkins of Ellen
dale and Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
johnson of Lincoln.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Coverdale
were host and hostess at a turkey
dinner given Christmas Day. Those
present were Mrs. Martha J. Warren
of Milton and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Deputy of Oakley.
Mr.. and Mrs. iona Ellingsworth
entertained at a dinner on Sunday:
Mr.. and Mrs. Vardie Ellingsworth
and son Franklin of Milton, Mr.. and
Mrs. Roland Isaacs and daughters, |
Phyllis I'm and Svea of Green
wood, Mrs. Ida Salmons of Lewes
and Mr.. and Mrs. Artis Salmons of |
Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Harry Dickerson
had as their guests on Sunday Mr..
and Mrs. Luther Coverdale of Ellen
dale and Mrs. C. 7. Ewing of Will
mingtOn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus Joseph of
near Angola were callers on friends
in Ellendale on Christmas Day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Ingram of
Lewes were dinner guests at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Short
ON Christmas Day.
Mr. and Mrs. Elias Macklin enter
tained at goose dinner on Christ
mas Day Mr.. and Mrs. James D.
Mills and three children, James, Eu-
gene and Barbara of Cedar Neck,
Milford chronicle., 1932-01-01

Simpson.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. H.. COhee had as
their dinner guests on Christmas
Day: Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Downes and
children, Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
Marvel and daughter Hazel, Mrs.
Emma Marvel, Owen King and Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Wyatt and son.
Elbert Souder and Edward Olsen
of Upper Darby spent the weekend
with Walton Simpson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Marvel Gals
led on Mrs. Herman Booth of Mil
ford on Wednesday,.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wyatt and
son Major of Wildwood. N. j., are
visiting their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Herman Marvel.
Mrs. Cora Satterfield spent
Christmas Day and the weekend
with Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Shockley
of Dover.
Smith Chism of Harvard College,
Frances Coulbourne and Hazel
Biggs of BeacOms, Gladys Thistle
wood of the Homeopathic Hospital
and Zack Johnson of Jersey City, N.
j., spent the holidays with their re-
spectivc parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reese Thistlewood
of Wilmington spent their Christ