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Evening star., 1935-10-14
Highest Court
Far Beyond Old
Garb Tradition
Emergency Coat of
Past WOr1, by Many
Lawyers.
~ the Associated Press.

| BY the Associated Press.
TN HOSE long familiar with the
austere dignity of the Supreme
Court arched their eyebrows
i when the chairs used by the
justices in the courts old chamber
in the Capitol were moved to that
magnificent pile of marble across
the mill" and set up in their accus-
toned places.
Not until Mr.. Justice Cardozo re-
marked that the chair in which the
late Justice Holmes sat for 20 years
was comfortable enough for him,
could they understand.
There was q time-and 1t hasn't
been so long ago-when q justice ap-
peared on the bench wearing a
bright -hued tie, and later made a
formal call at the White House still
wearing it. Wags around the Capital
made much of 1t.
But today a red tie in the Supreme
Court Is nothing unusual. Formality
in dress is passing rapidly. The dig
nified black no longer is required.
The justices as a rule wear dark
clothes, and there is an increasing
tendency among lawyers Of expert
ence never to appear for argument
except in the black cutaway. striped
trousers, dark cravat and tall white
collar. But it Is a matter of choice.
| Court functionaries-bailih, mar
shal. clerk, crier and others-always
are formally garbed. And the care
less visitor who dares hang an over
coat over the rail of a vacant seat
in front of him quickly hears a voice
in authority muttering a demand
that he remove 1t.
It's a matter of record that at one
time an eccentric. who never had
worn a collar or tie, almost succeeded
in pleading a case so attired. He was
induced by court attaches to break
lifelong habit just before entering
the chamber.
There was a time, however. when
formal attire absolutely was required.
The late Chief Justice Taft once curtly
rebuked an attorney and ordered him
to stand aside because he came before
the court in a sack suit, without vest
and with coat open, displaying an ex-
panse Of expensive shirt fronting.
In those days, an emergency ward
robe was kept on hand at the court.
A medium sized tail coat-which
seemed to fit every one-was avail
able to any lawyer who came sartori-
ally unprepared. Collars OF assorted
sizes and black tie or two made up
the equipment slowed in a closet IN
the clerks Office.
The coat. a garment antique and
rusty" with braided edges and an i'm
pressive flare below the waistline, fig
ured in many an imposing argument
before that grave and austere tri-
bunal. 1t was worn by many lawyer
who later became wealthy and famous.
But its day has passed. The last
heard of the coat was that it draped
the form of a dark-hued citizen OF
Washington whenever he appeared on
ceremonial occasions.
Evening star., 1935-10-14
ACTIVITIES ARRANGED
BY PEPCO MUSIC CLUB

The Pepco Music Club, composed OF
employees of the Potomac Electric
Power Co., Is ready to start a Fall
and Winter program Of activities. its
membership substantially larger than
last years. The club now has 1T
members.
The members attend all the Sunday
concerts Of the National Symphony
Orchestra. The first of these will be
presented at 4 pm. next Sunday,
when DR.. Hans Kinder. conductor
and the orchestra open the Sympho-
ny's fifth season with a gala program
in Constitution Hall.
There will be IL Sunday concerts
during the current season. A series
of eight Thursday concerts will be in
augurated November z.
Evening star., 1935-10-14
CURB ON SALES
BY BLIND IS HIT
Limitations Imposed by Far.
ley in Post Offices Pro.
tested at Session.

Criticism Of Postmaster General
Farley for restricting the sales activi-
ties of blind vendors in post Offices was
heard today as the National Rehabili-
tation Association opened its tenth
annual convention at the Wardman
Park Hotel.
About 800 delegates, representing
Federal, State, municipal and private
agencies engaged in rehabilitation
work, attended the morning session, at
which an appeal was made to map out
set of principles to guide the most
effective work in reclaiming the phys
Evening star., 1935-10-14
Mission Society Head Chosen.

LEONARDTOwN, Md, October Il
Especially Roland Duke of this city
has been elected president Of the
Mission Society at the st. Mary's
Academy. The other officers are:
Vice president, Mildred Duley OF
Washington, D. c.; corresponding sec.
retary, Jeanne Matthews; social Sec
retary. Laura Guy; treasurer, william
Loker. and custodian Of property,
Janice Hamilton.
Evening star., 1935-10-14
D.

tary Of the Interior, was to make the
address Of welcome. but official btlsi-
ness prevented his attendance. He
was replaced by John A. Kratz, re.
Mobilization expert Of the interior
Department. H. D. Kicker of Sac.
ramento, Calf, president Of the as.
sociation. responded.
Evening star., 1935-10-14
ELECTED SIXTH TIME
Tuxedo, Nd, Woman Again Hon.
ored by Fire Auxiliary.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
TUXEDO, Md, October 14.-Mrs.
Lita Wildman has been reelected
president of the Auxiliary of the Tux
edo Volunteer Fire Department for
her sixth straight term. Mrs. Effie
Reel has been chosen vice president,
Mrs. Marie Mulloy, treasurer; Mrs.
Brown, secording secretary; Mrs. NAL
vina M. Reel, corresponding secr3-
tary, and Mrs. Elsie Berry, director.
Mrs. Berry also was renamed chair
man of the Card Party Committee.
Receipts of the auxiliary for the
year we're reported at S48l.70, most
of which has been turned over to the
fire department. The aL-.iliary now
has Is active members.
The firemen are building kitchen,
which will be finished in time for
an oyster supper to be given by the
auxiliary October %. A card party
will be held at the fire house October
19 under direction of Mrs. Berry.
Evening star., 1935-10-14
LIBRARY FUND VOTED

Special Dispatch to The Star.
TAKOMA PARK, Md. october IL.
An appropriation of $50 monthly
for the new Takoma Parx Library
Association has been voted by the
mayor and Town Council for MAIN
tenance of this public institution.
The total amount will be $780,
covering the period from October /.
1885. to June 80. 1895. payable in
monthly installments. The library Is
open only to residents on the District
side.
Evening star., 1935-10-14
Homemakers Elect President,

BOWIE, Md, October IA (Spe-
ciaD Mrs. v. M. Nichols has been
elected president Of the Homemakers
Club with Mrs. Henry c. Kuhl, vice
president; Mrs. Norman Clark, secre.
tary, and Mrs. Guy Bell. treasurer.
These committee chairmen have been
appointed by the president: Welfare,
Mrs. George Lancaster; Publicity,
Mrs. M. L. Eichelberger; Sick, Mrs.
William Schafer. and Entertainment,
Mrs. William Hardy.
Nearly $5o,000,0O0 in gold will be
mined in Australia this year,
Evening star., 1935-10-14
Co.operatives Gain.

Co-operatlves Tain.
The cooperative movement In
Mexico has made rapid strides this
year.
Milford chronicle., 1935-12-20
SCOUTING IS SEEN
AID EDUCATION
Training Given Boys Com
mended By DIR. H. v.
Holloway At Dover.

Nearly 200 scout leaders of the
Wilmington Area Council assembled
in the legislative building at Dover
last Friday for a conference to ad-
vance scouting work in this area.
The session was opened by J. Thomp-
son Brown, vice-president of the
council, who greeted the scOutlead-
ers of Delaware and portions of
Maryland. Walter Dent Smith, Sec
retary of State, welcomed them to the
Capitol.
DR.. H. V. Holloway, State super
intendent of public schools, was the
principal speaker at the afternoon
session. He connected the work Of
the scout leaders in developing the
youth of this area with the educa-
tional program in the State schools.
Scouting sets the stage for worth
while experiences that develop the
boys into useful manhood" he said.
Lists Benefits Of Training
Some of the traits he listed that
scouting helped to develop were:
Self support, independence, self di-
recting and initiative. "If the boys
have these qualities then they are
apt to have a keen sense of personal
responsibility" he said.
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Milford chronicle., 1935-12-20
COUNTERFEIT BILLS
TURN UP In MILFORD
Several Bogus Fives Taken In By
Merchants Last Saturday

Milford merchants are quite wor-
ried over the fact that several coun-
terfeit bills were put in circulation
in Milford last Saturday. These bills
all made their appearance in Mil
ford about the same time last Satur-
day night, when several cashiers in
local stores noticed them.
The police department of Milford
was Immediately notified, and Chief
of Police Baker visited every mer-
chant in Milford, and informed them
Of the spurious money that was
about. He also instructed them how
tC tell the difference between the
genuine and counterfeit. The bad"
money was in denominations Of five
dollar bills. When compared with
genuine note the difference is noted
at once, as the printing is not as
clear and distinct. This is especially
true of the Lincoln's head, the back
ground of which on the bogus bills
is light while the genuine fives are
dark. There is also difference IN
the coloring in the memorial on the
hack. The paper is also of a cheap
quality, resembling an oiled wrap
ping paper. Otherwise the counter
felt seems to be a perfect reproduc-
tion. The police have clue and the
notes are being traced.
Milford chronicle., 1935-12-20
WILL HOLD MEETINGS TO
EXPLAIN POTATO ACT
Meetings WIN BE Field In Kent
Under Direction OF R. E. Wilson

Within the past few weeks there
has developed considerable discus
sion among producers and consum-
ers regarding the Warren Potato
Act which became effective Decem-
her l, of this year for the purpose
of regulating the production Of all
potatoes grown for market in the
United States.
Ever since this Potato Act was
first brought to the attention Of the
farmers and the public in general,
many inquiries have been directed
To the county extension Offices for
more detailed information relative
to the administrative rulings which
govern the production Of this COM
modify. AS this act does not affect
potatoes which we're harvested be-
fore December /. those farmers who
have for sale potatoes from the 1885
crop do not come under these rules
and regulations Of the Agricultural
Administration.
In order that the objects and pur-
poses of this Potato Act may be ex-
piained to farmers, buyers and con-
educational meetings will
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Milford chronicle., 1935-12-20
SUSSEX DENTAL
GROUP ELECTS
DIR. C. R. Cannon, President; DIR. L.
q. Adkins of Milford, Treasurer

DR.. Charles R. Cannon, OF George
town. was elected president OF the
Sussex County Dental Society, at a
meeting held at the Hotel Richard
son. in Dover, last Thursday night.
other officers elected were: Dr.
Gilbert M. Wiltbank, Of Lewes. vice.
president DR.. Russell ]. Emory OF
Harrington, secretary; DR.. Lester'O.
Adkins, of Milford, treasurer; DIS
James A. Bounds, of LAUREL ana Ca
hall Sipple, of Dover, members OF
the executive council.
WiImingtOnians Speak
The entertainment committee con-
sisted of DR.. Cahall Sipple and DR..
S. ]. Krygier, both of Dover. Mo-
tion pictures of oral surgery were
shown. DR.. d. ]. Casey, DR.. Charles
R. Jefferis, both of Wilmington; DR..
James A, Bounds, of Laurel; DR..
CLYDE A. Nelson, of the L. D. Caulk
Company, of Milford; DR.. Cahall Sip
pie and DR.. s. j. Krygier, of Dover;
DIR. Charles r. Cannon, of George
town; DR.. w. Blaine Adkins, OF
MilIsboro; DR.. Flowd T. H. Moore,
of Dover, gave talks.
The next meeting of the society
will be held in Georgetown, at the
Brick Hotel, on the second Thurs
day in February
Milford chronicle., 1935-12-20
u. OF D. RECEIVES
GIFT OF 100000
Fund VIII Be Used For
The Erection Of A
Chemistry Building.

Announcement of gift of $780,
900 to the University of Delaware
was made by President Walter HUI
linen at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of the University last Sat
urday. This money which has al
ready been paid over to the Univer-
sity treasurer in cash and securi-
ties by the unnamed donor will be
used for the construction Of chem
istry building which is an urgent
need. Plans have already been pre-
pared for the proposed building and
bids will probably be asked in
short time.
The board left with the finance
committee TO recommend success
sor for Arthur G. Wilkinson, busi-
ness administrator of the University
who died last week. A successor to
Henry B. Thompson, chairman OF
the board who also died several
weeks ago will not be elected before
June.
The board approved retirement
plan for members of the faculty as
by a special committee
that had been working on the pro-
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Milford chronicle., 1935-12-20
TUCKER AND GOLDEN
HELD In $4,000 BAIL
Must Face Trial For Manslaughter
In Death OF Harry I. Smith

William Tucker, age rs years, liv-
ing at Greenwood, and RilO Golden,
age % years, residing on a farm
four miles north of Georgetown.
whose cars smashed early last
Thursday morning on the highway
leading from Greenwood to Ellen
dale, resulting in the deathfOf Harry
T. Smith, age is years, son of Hor-
ace Smith, between BridgeVille and
Georgetown, we're released from the
Milford Emergency Hospital on
Monday afternoon where they have
been undergoing treatment since the
accident, and were placed under ar
rest on a charge of manslaughter.
The two young men were taken be-
fore Magistrate w. Frank Sharp OF
Georgetown. They we're held in 49,
900 bail each for a hearing, which
has been set for January 20. Charles
I. Gray, of Bridgeville, and Joseph
W. Collins, of NanticOke District,
became surety for Tucker. GOlden's
were his father, Charles
Golden, and Arthur H. Beebe, Of Ell
lendale. AS soon as the bonds were
signed both young men returned to
their homes. The reason given for
fixing January 20 as the date for
the hearing was because it was re-
ported that two of the witnesses,
Miss Pearl Smart, of Seaford, and
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Milford chronicle., 1935-12-20
MRS. A.E,W WATSON
DIES IN 93RD YEAR
Was POet-Laureate, For
mer President Of State
WOmen's Clubs.

Mrs. A. e. Watson, former presi-
dent of the State Federation of Wo-
mems Clubs of Delaware and poet
laureate of the Federation since
1884, died early Monday morning at
the home of her sister, Mrs. Harry
A. Richardson, Sr., on State street,
Dover. She had been seriously i'll
for some days.
The funeral was held from Mrs.
Richardson's home on Wednesday
afternoon at 1880 O'Clock. Interment
in Lakeside cemetery.
Mrs. Watson was well known
throughout the State for her inter
ests in women's clubs and for her
achievements as poet and writer.
She was the second president OF the
Federation of Women's Clubs, sue
ceeding Mrs. A. D Warner.
Mrs. Watson celebrated her nine
ty-second birthday on Sunday and
friends had planned a luncheon in
honor of the event for Monday, II
her health had permitted, at the
home of Mrs. Robert j. Lindale in
wyoming. The luncheon was ar
ranged by the Past Presidents Club
of the State Federation.
Probably the most notable of Mrs.
Watson's poems was Delaware
Wake" which is said to have been
inspired after viewing the painting
Awake" by Mrs. Ethel P.
Brown Leach, which was prepared
for the Victory Loan Committee in
April, 1913.
Mrs. Watson had been married
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maj. GEN. FRIES
GUEST SPEAKER
AT tel. MEETING
Former U. S. Army Chem
ical w arfaIe Chief,
Speaks On Communism.
SPECIAL MUSIC
State Board OF Education
Attended In Body; G. S.
Grier Reelected.

Members of Evergreen Forest No.
40, T. C. L., enjoyed one of the best
ceremoniaIs ever held in Milford
Wednesday night, when they met
in the Community Building for
the last get-together for 1885.
The guest speaker of the evening
was Major General Amos Fries, of
the United States Army, of Wash
ington, D. c., who spoke on Com
munism." General Fries knew his
subject and explained it in a sim
pie, concise manner that everyone
understood.
He received a rousing ovation as
he concluded his address.
General Fries was still talking to
a group of representative citizens
at II O'Clock, after he had concluded
his address. Many questions were
asked that he took the time and
pleasure of explaining. His subject
was of such vital importance that it
aroused Delaware citizens to spare
no efforts to delve into the matter.
An interesting feature of the eve
ming was the presence of the Della
ware State Board of Education who
in body.
It is only on rare occasions OF
this kind that this body of men,
who are entrusted with the task of
the youth of our State, at
tend any public function. Their
presence added to the success of the
evening.
Quite a Joke is now on the mem
1ers of the State Board of Educa-
ion and seems to be following
hem as a iinx.
A few weeks ago as this body en-
cred the stage of the high school
It Smyrna, a fuse blew out, leaving
lie building in darkness. Last week
while attending a meeting IN the
high school a fuse blew
dit leaving that building in dark
,ess. Wednesday night the same
hing occurred in the Community
Suilding. Milford, leaving that bull
ling in darkness for a while. Ihe
Iamage was soon repaired ana tne
,rogram continued.
An event of great interest to the
,eople of Milford and vicinity was
he presence of the newly organized
IiIford High School Band under the
padership Of William Miller.
Dressed in their new uniforms Oh
cd and white, they presented a nat
y appearance. NIL
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Milford chronicle., 1935-12-20
HIGH SCHOOL TO PUT ON
XMAS PROGRAM TODAY
Various School ORGANIZATIONS VIII
Aid In Putting On Program

Milford JuniOr-SeniOr High School
will hold their annual Christmas
program this afternoon at 1 o'clock
in the high school auditorium. The
various organizations of the school
will donate their part to the pro-
gram to make it as seasonal as DOS
gible. Visitors will be welcomed to
enjoy the program along with the
student body. The Junior High
School Girls Glee Club of 1877 girls
will sing a group of numbers, the
Milford High School Mixed Chorus
of 80 voices will give group Of
numbers which we're sung by the
D. S. E. A. Chorus at Wilmington
during the last teachers meeting. A
trumpet quartet comprised of
Charles Breme, first trumpet; Os-
borne Walls, second trumpet; Nor
man Bennett, third trumpet, and
Frank Donovan, fourth trumpet;
will play several Christmas carols.
The Milford High School Orchestra
of "a pieces will play "Humoresque"
by Dvorak and "Pomp and Circum-
stances" by Elgar. The orchestra
will play also when the students
into assembly and after as
sembly. It is requested that there be
no applause during the program in
order to keep the program in con-
junction with the sacred spirit OF
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lighthouse tender stationed at Lewes.
Captain Hill met the patrol boat at
the mouth of the Lewes-RehOboth
Canal and brought the man to the
Beebe Hospital at Lewes. Hospital
authorities said later that his con-
dition was not believed to be critical.
Mr.. Warrington was seriously in
jured on October 18th when he fell
from the lighthouse tender in the
canal while opening a buoy lock.
Striking his head against the jetty
he received a six-inch cash which
rendered him unconscious as he
fell into the water. He was saved
from drowning by two other men
aboard the tender.
Milford chronicle., 1935-12-20
Merchants Pleased
With Xmas Business
Thousands of Peninsula Shoppers Making Milford
Their Headquarters; Much Interest Being ShOWn
In DecOrating Contest: Santa Claus To Arrive

the street decorations. especially the
huge Illuminated arches that guard
the main entrances to the city. Many
OF the residents of Milford who en-
tered the home decoration and light
ing contest have their lights and
decorations up. adding greatly to
the charm of the residential section.
The prizes which willtbe awarded in
the decorating contest total $4,000
and will be awarded as follows: In
each of the four wards that COM
prise the City of Milford, two prizes
will be offered. The first will be
$500; the second, $2OO. The prize
winners in the four wards will then
compete for the three grand prizes
oil $500, $1,000, and $500.
Hundreds of kiddies have taken
of the special Santa Claus
mail boxes and have mailed their
requests to the old fell
low direct. If you haven't sent your
letter off to Santa there is still time
mail it today in one of the three
Santa mail boxes in the business sec
lion. You can tell them by their
bright red color and the sign Mail
letters to Santa here"
Milford chronicle., 1935-12-20
FRUIT GROWERS HOLD
49TH ANNUAL MEETING
4Oth Annual Sessions Of Peninsula
Horticultural Society This Week

The forty-ninth annual meeting Of
the Peninsula horticultural Society
opened in Bridgeville on Wednesday
under the direction of Robert Smith.
The meetings will be concluded to-
day.
The commercial exhibit which is
on display in the show room at
Hoch Brothers garage is the largest
ever made by this society. A turkey
dinner was served at the club house
at noon on Thursday. Those in
charge Of exhibits are H. g. Baker,
fruits and vegetables; w. G. Newton,
commercial.
Speakers on the program were:
r. w. Grove, G. M. Darrow, II. F.
L NJ Landlord and l. T.
F. s. Langasse, s. w. Went
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G. 0. P. SELECTS
CLEVELAND FOR
1896 CONVENTION
June 9 Set AS Opening
Date; Delaware Award
ed Delegate Bonus.
ACTION AIDS BORAH
Republicans Invite Anti
Roosevelt Democrats to
Join Party in Campaign

A bid for support by anti-RoOse'
welt Democrats was issued on Mon
day night by the Republican Ma
tional Committee, climaxing a live
ly session at which the party's 1886
convention was set for June 8 at
Cleveland.
After spirited debate, the national
committee also voted for reduced
delegations from most states at the
June convention. Under the action
taken only 997 delegates will go to
Cleveland in contrast to the 1,l54
who had seats at the Chicago con-
Bonus Granted Six States
Specifically the committee voted
down a move to grant bonus OF
three delegates at large to all states
that went Republican in the 1924
1928 and 1882 Presidential elections.
II approved this delegate bonus for
only the six states that voted for
Herbert Hoover in 1882. =,
Under the plan, Delaware Will
send nine delegates to the conVen-
tion, the same as in 1882.
The committees call for Demo-
cratic support, voted as the days
session continued on after nightfall'
came somewhat as a surprise. The
action came in the adoption OF
resolution submitted by r. B. Crea-
ger. Texas committeeman.
"There is nothing between what
we call the Jeffersonian constitution
and ourselves" Creager argued. 1T
seems the part of common sense
fhat we extend an invitation that
they Join us in the recovery OF
America"
Mark Requa, California commit
teeman and o close friend of for
rner President Hoover, seconded the
resolution.
s7Iisrssrp fundamental principles
al stake about which there can be
no compromise" he said.
The Bids for a Democratic party
spift followed by but single day
the provisional entrance OF Cover
nor Eugene Talmadge, Of Georgia a
New Deal critic, into the Presiden-
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POTATO APPLICATIONS
WILL BE READY SOON
Filing OF Applications In Sussex
wiz Be In Charge OF County Agent

According to County Agricultural
Agent C. R. Snyder of Sussex cOun-
ty, the blanks or applications for
the potato allotments will be- ready
for the Sussex farmers some time
next month. The making of these
sales allotments is to be carried out
under the general supervision OF
the Potato Section Of the AAA. In
Sussex county the filling Of the ap-
piications will he in charge OF the
County Agricultural Agent, assisted
hy a potato committee Of at least
three members These members Will
bL chosen at the various meetings
which will be held in every section
Of the county. Each representative
district will choose one comm1tee-
man and then from these ten men,
an allotment committee OF three
will be chosen. As soon as the nee
essary application blanks are re-
eeiyed from Washington, the meet
ings will be announced and 1t VIII
fnen be necessary for all farmers
who want to sell potatoes in 1885 10
amply for his quota. The failure to
10 this may cause some trouble
when he tries TO sell his crop in
1886.
II Is necessary to anewer the fol-
lowing questions on this appiica-
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