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Evening star., 1934-12-16
Natiues Claim, Garden of Eden
Was Located on Seychelle Isle
English Colonial Territory Said to
Rival Beauties of BaIi-Cruise
Ship to Touch Port.

PORT VICTORIA, Maize, Seychelle
Islands, December 15.-There is one
big day in the year for the people Of
the Seychelle Islands-the day the
Franconia calls on her annual cruise
around the world via the Southern
Hemisphere. The large steamers visit
is always a cause for intense interest
on the part Of the natives. The COL
ony, like the ship. Is British.
The Garden of Eden, according to
tradition, was located on one Of these
islands -Praslin. Everything about
here helps to bear out this legend.
Some believe its levoliness exceeds
even that of Bali.
There are many foods here to ap-
peal to the appetite and they are
nearly all read-to-eat foods. Cloth
ing is not necessity, the Islands be-
ing close to the Equator.
Forbidden Fruit.
A fact which seems to substantiate
the claim that this was the original
home of Adam and Eve, is found in
the coco de mer, a large nut which
grows here and which, according to
local tradition, was the forbidden fruit
Of the Bible. The COCO de ner tree
grows plentifully here, reaching an
average height Of $50 feet and bearing
nuts weighing up to 20 pounds.
Strange to relate, this tree will grow
nowhere outside of the Seychelle
Islands. Many efforts have been made
to transplant sapltngs to other trop-
ical islands, but so far all efforts
have failed.
All knowledge Of these islands was
lost for many centuries. They lie
almost in the center of the Indian
Ocean, 1000 miles due east Of Mom-
basa, Africa, and were discovered in
1905. Pirates found them a safe
haven to retire to. The outlaws Of
the sea grew so numerous here that
female slaves were imported from
Africa to minister to their wants, the
pirates marrying them. Their de-
scendants are the natives Of today
and they are a good looking, well-be-
haved race of people. Practically all
are Christians.
sS Islands In Group.
There are 90 islands In the Sey-
chelles group. Mahe. the largest. H
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Of an advanced culture. As the trav-
eler alights from the train he sees
level plain and not far from the sta
ton may be seen the ruins-a huge
monolith or stone idol of an Indian
god. Then can be seen the ruins of
an unfinished stairway and the ruins
of the doorway of the temple or Door
way Of the Sum-" 1t measures 10 feet
in height, 13 feet in width and nearly
2 feet thick. Many other images are
cut from solid rock and carved stones
may be seen.
Through Clouds to La Paz.
After leaving Tiahuanaco the train
travels for miles and miles along
level plain and sometimes the clouds
are so low, at this high altitude, that
the train seems to be lost in them. It
is a thrilling experience to pass
through these clouds and then out into
the sunshine-rain, snow and sunshine
again. Pretty little vicunas and stately
llamas can be seen near the railroad
tracks.
So we travel, at IS, 1000 feet above sea
level, until we come to the edge of an
enormous canyon or great bowl in the
Andes Plateau. In this saucer-like de-
preston lies the City Of La Paz, "the
City of Peace" While our eyes are
yet focused on its beauty the train
begins to wind its way downward
around the sides of this great bowl.
White houses with red tiled roofs,
streets lined with trees. green fields
and hills dotted with Indians, adding
their touch of color, come into view
until the very bottom is reached, and
in the background Mount Illimani,
snow-capped, stands like a sentinel.
while overhead is the bluest sky with
drifting feecy white clouds.
La Paz is the highest capital in the
world-12,700 feet above sea level
with a population of 150,8 1898. Modern
and well planned, it has many beau
tiful avenues, of which E. Prado is
the outstanding. At one end of this
avenue is the Plaza Venezuela. where
a statue to Bolivar stands, the leader
after whom the country is named, and
at the other end is a monument to
Gen Antonio Jose de Sucre, first
President Of the Republic. In the
center of the city is the Plaza Murillo,
which has a number of lovely trees
and a mass Of gorgeous flowers suited
to the high altitude.
Odd Shops.
Opposite the plaza Is the capitol, an
imposing modern structure of stone,
and on an adjoining corner the palace
Of the President. The beautiful
cathedral also faces the plaza. Some
of the streets are very steep and mar
row, while others are wide and more
modern. The visitor finds the narrow
streets attractively lined with odd
shops, where vicuna and alpaca rugs,
as well as all kinds of silver orna-
ments. may be purchased.
Bolivia is just Lake Titicaca to the
average school child perhaps, but what
a vast difference when one becomes
more interested than the school child
during geography period, for La Paz
alone. with its high mountain peaks
of perpetual snow, and gayly- dressed
people make it a most charming place.
With its combination Of the ancient
and the modern, of magnificent
scenery and colorful life. no trip to
South America would be complete
without visit to the highland coun-
try Of Bolivia.
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about the size Of Staten Island or
Bermuda. Mountains of granite here
reach the towering height of 5000
feet.
Big game fishing is one of the out
standing sports here. There are
plenty Of Barracuda and swordfish, as
well as shark-whale, known as the
"shogreen."
The waves that break on the shores
Of these islands are like huge ostrich
feathers, white as snow.
Natives are looking forward to the
arrival Of the shipload of Americans.
For the rest of the year the islands
seem content with the wonderful eli
mate and the beautiful scenery. Once
month the ship from Bombay calls,
but this event, interesting of course,
does. not upset the event nor Of the
natives.
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came from the United States, but
France, whose citizens seldom leave
home for pleasure, sent 23,987 across
the channel. Americans arriving in
England totaled 26,724 over the same
period. Even Switzerland sent about
1000 visitors to London, while nearly
10000 Dutch and 5000 Belgians took
advantage Of the favorable exchange
rates.
One Of the greatest fears Of both
Swiss and Riviera hotel keepers is
that American and British clients,
who heretofore came to Europe every
year, will get over the habit and that
what was once a permanent clientele
will be irrevocably lost unless the ex-
change barrier is soon removed.
A. E. j.
Evening star., 1934-12-16
NEW GUIDE BOOK ISSUED
Directs Switzerland Visitor to
Celebrated Works of Art.

GENEVA, December 15.-A most
valuable art guide for visitors Of
Switzerland is the ''Kunstfuhrer der
Schweiz," which has just been pub
lished. The volume. edited by Hans
Jenny and published by Fr. Lindner.
Kussnacht Rigi, contains 500
pages of closely-printed information
on medieval art and architecture
throughout the country.
1t covers the old cathedrals. city
gates, strongholds, clock towers, town
halls, etc. and doesn't omit any Of
the beautiful places Of worship which
grace the villages of the canton Of
Ticino.
The handy book is Of the size OF
the Baedeker guides, and 1t Is hoped
that an English translation may soon
be Forthcoming.
Evening star., 1934-12-16
Group to Visit England.

NEW YORK. December 15.-A sill
yer jubilee tour to the British Isles
next May, to celebrate the twenty
fifth anniversary of the accession of
King George to the throne, is now
being planned by the British Overseas
League, which has II branches in the
United States, as well as numerous
others throughout the world.
Evening star., 1934-12-16
Black Forest Road Cleared.

BADEN BADEN, December 15.-The
high level road through the Black
Forest from Baden Baden to Ruhe-
stein, IS miles in length, will be
cleared of snow throughout this
Winter for the benefit of motorists.
Evening star., 1934-12-16

to Mirafiores lock, the national tours
will pay approximately $50 or $1.32
per mile per passenger, when the
Rotterdam Is locked through the PAN
anna Canal next February 9. Upon
her return voyage April 3, the ship
will pay the same amount per pas
senger.
The chartered Holland America
liner will cover 1892 miles on the
cruise, visiting Mexico, California, Ha-
wall, Samoa and the Fiji, Cook, So
Evening star., 1934-12-16
Golf Links for Florence.

ROME, December 15.-American
tourists to Italy this Winter may en-
joy a newly laid out golf links at
Florence. The site, known as L'Ugo-
limo, is within easy access to the city,
and will be opened for the benefit of
golfers beginning March /.
Evening star., 1934-12-16
Munich Plans Bach Fete.

MUNICH, December 15.-The 250th
anniversary of the birth Of John Sc
bastian Bach. the great composer,
will be celebrated at Munich with o
great muNcal festival from April to
1o. 1895.
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Musical Festival Scheduled.

Lucerne, Switzerland. will be hostess
to the Federal Music Festival on
July 1923, 1885. Bands from all
parts of the country will be heard on
this occasion. .
Evening star., 1934-12-16
CAPT. McROSTIE CHOSEN
Will Command Samaria on Cruise
to Mediterranean.

T. to Mediterranean.
NEW YORK, December 15-Capt
John McRostie has been appointed to
sail in charge Of the Samaria on that
vessels forthcoming 60-day Mediter-
ranean cruise, sailing from New York
February 2.
Capt. McRoStie Is well known among
Atlantic travellers and In the port OF
New York. He was staff captain for
many years on the Majestic, the
worlds largest ship.
Evening star., 1934-12-16
NAPLES LOVELY PORT

From This City.
NAPLES, December 15.-This great
central port Of the Mediterranean,
where ships call going east or west, is
a principal starting point for trips
through Italy to Rome, Leghorn, Flor
ence, Bologne, Venice, Genoa, Torino
and Milan.
considered the most beautiful in the
world.
Evening star., 1934-12-16

ciety and Marquesas Islands. When
back in the Atlantic, the ship will visit
Puerto Colombia, South America.
The Rotterdam, it is claimed, will be
the largest ship ever to have called
at great many Of these colorful and
exotic ports.
Evening star., 1934-12-16
CANAL TOLL ABOUT $1W
FOR CRUISE PASSENGER
q. s. Charges Approximately
$1.32 Per Mile for Each Person
Making Trip.

NEW YORK, December 15.-Al-
though 1t is but SO miles from Gatun
Evening star., 1934-12-16
SEASON STAGGERED
Duck Hunting in Central Florida
Permitted 4 Days Per Week.

ORLANDO, December 15-In order
that visitors to Orlando and Central
Florida may enjoy the excellent duck
shooting to the best advantage, the
3O-day season has been staggered so
that there will be shooting every
Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sum-
day from November % to January IL.
Evening star., 1934-12-16

q. s. Dresses Popular.
American ready-made silk dresses
re becoming popular in Mexico.
Evening star., 1934-12-16
|8 Islands In Group.

There are 90 Islands In the Sey-
chelles group. Mahe. the largest, u
Evening star., 1934-10-22
singled
out for
women!
50 +

If you didn't believe you
could wear a tunic-wait
until you see these. Made of
a fine pure dye crepe with the
very special lame touches,
they'll flatter your figure and
give new beauty to your face.
Unusual details in the cun-
ningly contrived vestees and
the clever buttons and buck
les. Black, brown, green
Sizes SO to A
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. FLOOR
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Continued From Third Page.)
16 at the Roosevelt Hotel for the
benefit of the Ursuline Sisters.
Mrs. M. Brooks will act as general
chairman, assisted by Mrs. John J.
Early, vice chairman; Mrs. Anthony
Auth, treasurer; Mrs. Martin j.
Walsh, secretary, and Mrs. Joseph A.
Phelan, publicity.
Mrs. George Clark and her son,
in Washington from Boston and will
be at the Willard during their stay
In the Capital.
Miss Eloise Sunderman, student at
Miami University, oxford, Ohio, will
arrive tomorrow to spend the Easter
holidays with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. F. Sunderman, in their home
in Lyon Village, Va.
A bridge and tea benefit was given
at the home Of Mrs. Robert A. Mont
gomery, 214 Spring street, Chevy
Chase, Md, Saturday by Miss Pearl
Long of Lyon Park, Va. and Mrs
Montgomery for the new home being
built by the Central Union Mission
for children. Patrons were Miss
Susan Bohlm, Miss Efie Brodnax,
Miss Stella Gates, Mrs. H. r. Garner,
Mrs. Florence Garret, Miss Marietta
E. High, Miss Margaret Lloyd, Miss
Pearl Long. Miss Mabel Long, Mrs.
w. F. Mcbride, Miss Flossie Nc
Kaughan, Mrs. R. A. Montgomery.
Mrs. Jessie Powell, Mrs. Paul Rapp,
Miss Nellie G. Sexton. Mrs Walter
B. Vogel and Mrs. Laura T. williams.
Evening star., 1934-03-27

Executive Board. willard Hotel,
II am.
Luncheon, Rotary Club, Willard
Hotel, 1880 pm.
Luncheon, District of Columbia
Bankers Association, Willard Hotel,
12:45 pm.
Luncheon, Soroptimists Club, Will
lard Hotel, l pm.
Luncheon, American Business Club,
Hay-Adams House, 1890 pm.
Luncheon, University of Missouri
Alumni. University Club, 1890 pm.
Luncheon, Veterans Administration,
University Club, 1890 pm.
Luncheon. Democratic Club, Uni
yersity Club, 1880 pm.
Luncheon, Exchange Club, Univer-
sity Club, 1890 pm.
Luncheon, Optimist Club, Hamil-
ton Hotel, 1890 pm.
Evening star., 1934-03-27
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.


Meeting, Civil Service Reinstate-
ment League, Unemployment and
Insurance, Interior Department Au-
ditorium, pm.
Meeting, Washington Photographic
Society, GIT Twenty-third street, 8
pm.
Supper meeting, Society of Colonial
Wars, MayfloWer Hotel, 8 pm.
Cooking school, Congressional Club,
Willard Hotel, 80 to 5 pm.
Meeting. Delta Chapter. Phi Omi-
cron National Sorority University
Guild, Willard Hotel, 1880 pm.
Meeting, Order of Christian Mys-
tics, DR.. F. H. Curtiss, Willard Hotel,
pm.
Meeting, Georgia Avenue Business
Mems Association, Germans, Second
and Upshur streets, 8 pm.
Meeting, Grand Circle No. / Local,
G. A. R., Ambassador Hotel, 8 pm.
Meeting, Adjutant Generals once,
Local No. 372, of National Fedora
tion of Federal Employees, ITO Four
teenth street, pm.
Meeting, Kappa Phi Fraternity.
Hamilton Hotel, $3.50 pm.
Bridge party. Federal Bridge League,
Hamilton Hotel, 7:45 pm.
Bingo party, benefit Northeast Girls
Club, 60 M street northeast, at South
ern Diaries, $50 pm.
Meeting. Direct Credits Society,
1414 Sixteenth street, 8 pm.
TOMORROW.
Luncheon. Lions Club, Mayf1ower
Hotel, 1890 pm.
Meeting. Association of Military
Colleges and Schools, Mayflower Hotel,
all day and evening.
Meeting, Geological Society of
Washington, Cosmos Club, 8 pm.
Meeting, District Library Associa-
ton. Public Health Service Audi
torium, 8:15 pm.
Meeting. American Women's legion
Evening star., 1934-03-27
HITS MONEY HOARDERS

Senator Connally, Democrat, OF
Texas, said yesterday he was having
drafted a bill to recall all outstanding
currency and to issue new money In
its place in an effort to bring boarded
money out OF hiding. Holders of ex-
isting bills and coins would be requir-
ed to turn them over to the Govern
ment in exchange for new money.
Evening star., 1934-03-27
WOMEN URGE BILL
FOREQUAL RIGHTS
Protest to Roosevelt At
tempt to Block Nation
ality Measure.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Protesting against what they termed
a Democratic administration attempt
to block legislation on equal national
ity," IS woman Democrats, led by
Mrs. Marguerite Bodziak, Delaware
national committeewoman called at
the White House yesterday.
Pressing for passage of a bill to
amend the Cable act by removing al
remaining Determinations against
women in our nationality laws" they
charged the State Department had
made, ''in the name of the admin
istration, a request of the House Rules
Committee to block consideration of
the measure by refusing rule giving
time for its consideration"
Brief Presented.
A brief prepared by the group said
Every measure for equality in ma
tionality has been passed by a Re
publican administration. Every OBJ
stacle that has been put In the way
of women in their struggle for equal
ity in nationality has been set up in
the present Democratic adminiStra-
tion. Women know this.
"It is poor political strategy for
the administration to go into the COM
ing campaign with an adverse record
on a matter so deeply felt by the
woman voterS-and it is wholly un-
necessary. Democratic women call
upon the responsible leaders of the
administration to see that this adverse
action cease"
Leaders of Delegation.
Among the leaders of the delegation
were Mrs. Evelyn Roberts, Lawrence,
Mass; Mrs. Adele Goodwin, secretary
Of the Young Democrats League Of
Minnesota; Mrs. Marguerite Konig,
Baltimore. and Miss Kathryn Haw-
kins, Wilmington, Del.
Evening star., 1934-03-27
WOMEN of All
Sizes Fitted to Perfec-
ton in JeNeff Goats !

Many women SEEK, but rarely find, that
smooth, we'll -groomed, "made to order" fit
in a reasonably priced, ready-made coat.
JeIIef coats fit that way! That's because
we have an extra keen COAT eye! We're
DiCTATORS when il comes to fit and work.
manship! Easter suggestions: At $3975,
injured cape coat, in Forstmann Cedar
Bark. Ripping GaIyak revers. kolinsky
cuffed cape sleeves. Draped Mole revers.
At $49.75, handsome collars bordered with
azure blue and beige fox. Ripping kolinsky
collars. Galyak bordered cape coats. At
S5e.75, pointed shawl collars of ermine.
Cape collars with silver fox. Draped jabot
Of GaIyak. Face framing collars of fox,
dyed blue beige. Sizes for all women.
FASHION COAT sHoPs-THIRo FLOOR.
Evening star., 1934-03-27

Meeting, Civil Service Reinstate-
ment League, Unemployment and
Insurance" Interior Department Au-
ditorium, pm.
Evening star., 1934-03-27

Meeting, Washington Photographic
Society, GIT Twenty-third street,
pm.
Evening star., 1934-03-27

Cooking school, Congressional Club,
| Willard Hotel, 1:30 to pm.
Evening star., 1934-03-27

Supper meeting. Society of Colonial
Wars, MayfloWer Hotel, 8 pm.
Evening star., 1934-03-27

Meeting. Delta Chapter, Phi Omi-
cron National Sorority University
Guild, Willard Hotel, 1880 pm.
Evening star., 1934-03-27
Leaders of Delegation.
SOCIETY

Continued From Third Page.)
Evening star., 1934-03-27
YOUR Easter Suit
Demands a Fur Scarf!
Here are Six Beauties!

These JeIleff furs are not only luxuriously
beautifuI-theyre fine serviceabe quality
which means they will bring you not ONE,
but several, seasons good wear! This be.
ing a dress up" Easter, dress up your tai
iored suit or Redingote with a fiatterng fur
scarf. Choose it from this fine selection of
JeIIef values: Pointed Fox, Iarse fluffy
skins, long furred and silky brown Fox,
2-skin Hudson Bay Sable, 2.
skin Stone Marten, (sineIe skin) coo 7E
Russian SabIes (naturaD ...... 40 07.I0 -
Important Value: Silver Fox Scarf. .S9s.50
Other Fur Searfs .$19.75 TO S145
FURs-THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1934-03-27

Luncheon. University of Missouri
Alumni. University Club, 1890 pm.
Evening star., 1934-03-27

Meeting, Order of Christian Mys-
tics, DR.. F. H. Curtiss, Willard Hotel,
pm.
Evening star., 1934-03-27

Luncheon, Veterans Administration
University Club, 1890 pm.
Evening star., 1934-03-27

Luncheon. Democratic Club, Uni
versity Club, 1880 pm.
Evening star., 1934-03-27

Luncheon, American Business Club
Hay Adams House, 1890 pm.
Evening star., 1934-03-27

Meeting. Association of Military
Colleges and Schools, Mayflower Hotel,
all day and evening.
Evening star., 1934-03-27

Meeting, Geological Society Of
Washington, Cosmos Club, 8 pm.
Evening star., 1934-03-27

Luncheon, Soroptimists Club, Will
lard Hotel, / pm.
Evening star., 1934-03-27

Meeting. District Library Associa-
ton. Public Health Service Audi
torium, 8:15 pm.
Evening star., 1934-03-27

Luncheon, Optimist Club, Hamil-
ton Hotel, 1890 pm.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-03-23
PITY THE POOR PEDESTRIAN

Pity the poor pedestrian in the
great American traffic tangle.
Dodging, skipping, coat-talls flying,
he continues annually to account for
nearly half of all our automobile ac-
cident fatalities.
Pity him not only because speed
ing, careless, brakeless, light-beat-
ing motorists cut him down without
mercy, invade his street safety zones,
and slaughter him as he steps from
street cars and busses-but pity him
also because his own stupidity re-
mains his unrestrained enemy. He
still crosses streets against traffic
signals, walks along the wrong side
of rural highways with his back to
traffic, plays in the street, ard is the
most fragrant jaywalker in the
world. In this last capacity, he
crosses between intersections. invites
highway murder by coming out from
behind parked cars, and makes him
self pot-shot target by crossing
diagonally at intersections.
Pity him because last year 13, 44O
out of total of $4,000 persons kill
ed in traffic accidents, according to
the National Bureau of Casualty and
Surety Underwriters, were members
of his clan. One in three, or 3S per
cent, were jaywalkers. Tie foot
traveller is apparently the product of
a horse and buggy age VINO cannot
master the rules of motorized era.
His species, as such, may soon be ex-
tinct, for his children, happily, are
worlds safer. They have learned
that playing tag with high-speed
cars is a futile game. They cross
at designated cross walks, wait for
the signal light, and walk on the
left-hand side of the road, facing
traffic.
Pity the poor pedestrian, but
drive reckless, killer-type motorists
from the road!
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-03-23
MARYLAND FARM BUREAU
CHOOSES NEW SECRETARY

Charles e. Wise, Jr., who has SER
we'd as specialist in agricultural en-
gineering of the University of Mary
land Extension Service for the last
three years, has been named secre-
tary-treasurer of the Maryland Farm
Bureau Federation, it is announced
by Charles T. Cockey, Jr., president
of the organization. His selection,
Mr.. Cockey states, was the unani-
nous action of the Executive Com
mittee.
DR.. Thomas B. Symons, in COM
menting upon the resignation OF Mr..
Wise, expressed regret in losing so
well-trained and capable worker,
but was confident he would make an
excellent OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES for the
farm organization. 1--WE recognize
the vital Importance of strong farm
organizations in the state and the
wonderful work the Farm Bureau is
doing" he declared, land are glad to
contribute TO It's success.
Mr.. Wise succeeds Miles H. Fair
banks, who resigned recently to &C
cept a position in Porto Rico in con-
nection with the Federal Farm
Credit Administration. He is wide
ly known throughout the state thru
his extension activities and as dis
trict supervisor in the campaign for
adjustment of production of wheat
and the corn-hog campaign. In ad-
dition, he covered the state of Mary
land for a number of years IS field
engineer for the Portland Cement
Association. He is a graduate of
the University of Minnesota under
DR.. A. F. Woods, who later served as
president of the University of Mary
land. During the war he served os
captain of infantry and was awarded
the distinguished service cross and
the croix de guerre and for ten years
held a commission as Major in the
Organized Reserve.
Other activities of Mr.. Wise in the
agricultural field, Mr.. Cockey states,
include service as extension econo-
mist at the University of Minnesota,
director of the U. S. Veterans Bur-
eau training center in that state, and
operator of large estates in Arkansas
and Minnesota.
Mr.. Wise assumed his new duties
on March 16.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-03-23
LITTLE RED SCHOOLHOUSE
PASSING

The little red schoolhouse' of a
score Of years ago is fast disappear
ing in Maryland, records showing
that they have been reduced from L.
I'll to 381 within the last fourteen
years. The Eastern Shore counties
reduced theirs from 33S to 1872, an
elimination of PIG.
The barefoot boy who once stroll
led along the country lane, kicking
up the dust, with the books of shy
lass under his arm, now rides to
larger consolidated schools in buses.
The 14-year reduction record on
the Eastern Shore counties was as
follows: Queen Anne's, from 33 to
s.; Caroline, from SS to z; Worcester
from SS to 8; Talbot, from 25 to 8;
Kent, from "a to 13; Somerset, from
% to Is; Wicomico, from AZ to 10;
Dorchester, from 81 to FL; Cecil,
from 81 to 20.