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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-07-10
The American Blight.

Across the American scene rests
dark shadow. It is shadow of crime,
lawlessness, brigandage. It costs hun
dreds, perhaps thousands of lives each
year and immense losses In property.
Scarce day passes without some
atrocity of lawbreaking occurring some
where, sometimes wholesale killing,
again an abominable individual homicide
or large scale robbery. So frequent
and numerous are these crimes that they
are scarce noted save when attended by
some particularly atrocious feature, some
abnormality even of the criminal impulse.
The most sinister aspect of this con-
dition is that crime has been organized
in America, hideous perversion Of our
civilization: The contest is between the
gang and the State, between the unified
forces of lawless avarice and the forces
of law and order. Now and again the
participants are caught and punished
as far as the leniency that now prevails
in American courts permits, but success
sors are formed and continue the war
fare against society.
On Tuesday night in Chicago MEM
Der Of the State Legislature was slain by
q band as yet unidentified. The only
plausible theory of the tragedy is that
he was killed by a gang to prevent him
from pursuing his efforts to secure the
enactment Of law legalizing handbook
betting. BY an unusual perversion this
attempt by the legislator was regarded
as an attack upon racket conducted by
operators of an illicit game Of wildcat
handbooks on the assumption that such
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-07-10
Shooting Stars.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Facing the Past.
A loafing day had come my way.
I found a shady nook,
And thought to pass the hours away
I'd simply read book.
A book would help me to forget
The troubles of today.
On history's page my eyes I'd set
And dream the hours away.
Alas! The tales of long ago
Do not relieve my mind.
They'd say, Hands up!" or give a show
Distinctly unrefined.
So, on the present once again
With patience I shall look.
My troubles grow much greater when
loaf and read a book.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-07-10
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES e. TRACEWELL.

Fireflies. ladybugs, butterflies and
bumblebees make an always acceptable
garden quartet.
They afford relief from the incessant
strain Of looking at flowers, birds and
such animals as squirrels and wild rab-
bits.
Too much concentration on plant and
bird life has its drawbacks.
One may get tired in the garden as
elsewhere. II the anxious roSarian de-
votes too much time to his roses he finds
that he becomes fed up" as the saying
is, in no time.
This is to be avoided, and one way Is
by focusing attention on one garden
feature after another, overlooking none,
trying to determine its place in the
scheme of things making the best of
each.
Even the inimical insects may be made
subjects of great interest and study.
The more one learns about them the
easier their control is, and the more
quickly effective.
The gardener who uses hand or pres
sure sprayer will never get anywhere
unless he knows which insects consume
which types of poisonous materials in
sprays.
This is so elementary that every home
gardener pays attention TO it.
Not every one, however, realizes that
these insects which destroy plants are
interesting in themselves as types of
life.
The wise gardener accepts them as
they are provided out of the seemingly
ir1aYhoICtihla nf Nature Ha i<
interested in them for themselves.
A hopelessly ruined plant Is not Just a
blighted plant.
1t is more than that.
1t is a battle-ground on which the victor
feasts his fill.
Let the gardener give the pest credit
for its victory for the time being
II he, higher power, wants to step in
and destroy it, that is his privilege,
thanks to modern science. But the bug, "
SO blithe and fat, he, too, is to be con-
sidered as conqueror.
=
Fortunately the firef1ies. ladybugs,
butterflies and bumblebees do no harm.
Therefore the gazer is not torn by de-
sires to destroy them, but may watch
them with every assurance that they are
doing good in the world.
They are such common things. too, 50
widespread that the tendency is to over
look them entirely.
Simply seeing beautiful butterfly and
saying, "Oh, see the beautiful butterfly"
is not watching with any purpose or to
any real end.
Occasionally we see fine cloud for
nation and remark about it, but that
Is not studying clouds.
Clouds come in many forms, and the
main types have been classified and
named for many years. Cloud study is
sailor lore, as fascinating as any.
Mere admiration of picturesque clouds
is not cloud study. 1t is merely admira-
ton of something artistic.
1t is the same with butterflies, etc. If
we simply accept them and do not
bother about them, except occasionally,
or when some one else calls our attention
to them. we lose part of what they
might give us.
1t may be that some butterflies are
flying stages Of insects which are mimi
cal but it is possible to feel pretty sure
that practically all of the ordinary garden
types are utterly harmless.
These good butterflies are beautiful
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-07-10
New Chain Bridge Should
Preserve, Not Hide View
To the Editor of The Star:

TO the Editor Of The Star:
Let us hope that the new Chain Bridge
will not be constructed with high side
walls that will obscure the beautiful
view of the river now afforded by the
old bridge.
The Key and Memorial Bridges offer
no view of the river, and if the same is
to apply to the new Chain Bridge, then
Washingtonians will be deprived of a
scenic treat they have long enjoyed in
the past
If there must be solid side walls, then
let them not be higher than 2 feet and
topped of with an iron grille so as not
to materially obscure the beautiful view.
CHARLES M. HAVELL,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-07-10
Business HOLIDAY.

From the Wilkes-Barre Record,
The bus driver who passes his holidays
riding alongside the driver of another
bus has nothing on many Of the railroad
men who attended the Reading Jersey
Central outing. They were among the
most enthusiastic patrons of the minia-
t,re railway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-07-10

Congratulations are extended by Post
master General Farley to his substitute,
W. W. Howes, who, while he may not be
in Office for many months, is quite likely
to aquit himself in a manner to qualify
him Immediately for f1rst-rate position
elsewhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-07-10

II like being rich," said Lady Aston in
Parliament. The remark, of course,
aroused adverse comment. All politicians
run the risk of disclosing personal opin-
ions that may cause embarrassment.
The phrase has direct news value, but
assuredly was not composed by a COM
petent ghost writer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-07-10
A Rhyme at Twilight
BY
Gertrude Brooke Hamilton
So Shall Thy Strength Be.

Square enterprise with the Infinite
Attacking daily work.
Your Job Is His. His job is yours.
And neither one may shirk.
A mighty crew, the Lord and you-
Bound to make good, bound to come thru.
Reach the vertex with the Infinite,
The summit of your skill.
Achieve with Him. He'll work with you
Your daily job to fill.
Face the rough gale. hoist up your sail
The Lord and you can never fail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-07-10
Laughing at Trouble.

To laugh at troubles is q gift
Which many people crave.
A merry "ha ha" let us lift
When things will not behave.
Yet, to submit to candor's test,
I boldly make it known
I usually laugh my best
At troubles not my own.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-07-10

France has been accused of favoring
a "soak-the-rich" program. A number
of American tourists have suspected
some such latent thought in the Pari-
sian mind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-07-10

Fireworks are not deemed as essential
to national patriotic display as they
used to be. 1t has for some time been
suspected that there is no distinctly
American sentiment in a Chinese fire.
cracker or a Roman candle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-07-10
Political Agriculture.

do you understand farming?" asked
the constituent
TO some extent" replied Senator
Sorghum. while soils and crops are
not so easily understood there's one
thing statesman must learn and never
forget. Every farmer has a vote and 80
has each member of his family"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-07-10

Difference of opinion causes factional
divisions which forget the main purpose
involved. Everybody wants to be good
and go to Heaven, but the question of
precise procedure has caused wars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-07-10

There have been protests against hu-
nudity as an aggravation of heat dis
comfort. Hot as it now is in the famine
area, the lack of moisture is the prin-
cipal complaint.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-07-10
Generous Emotion.

They're going to do away with all
crime!" said Bill the Burg.
THAT shows the heartlessness of the
Government" rejoined Happy Joe. IF
it wasn't for crime, what would all these
honest, hard-workin' policemen do for
jobs?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-07-10

ambition seeks to rule multitude of
people," said Hi Ho, the sage of China
town, though few attain the leader
ship that enables them to depend on the
loyal devotion of q single friend"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-07-10
Landon's Good Example.

From the Lowell Courier Citizen
Keeping a date with his dentist even
on the eve of his nomination, Mr.. Lam
don appears to be setting in advance a
good example to his countrys laws. He'll
expect them to have teeth, too.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-07-10
Biennial Drought.

From the wichita Eagle
This 1886 drought is rivaling the one
In 1894. It may be developing that only
the odd years ere worth living any more.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-07-10
Mechanical Cheers.

From the Phiiadelphia Evening Bulletin.
Our guess is that the next step In
mechanjzation will be the development
Of Q lahog-saving cheering device.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-07-10
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-07-10

"De way some people talks" said Uncle
Eben, sounds 50 egotistical dey seems
to think q hot wave was invented fob
der personal botheration."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-07-10
Digger.

Gold brings to me no dream of bliss
At Fancy's gentle call.
The old farm products that miss
Obsess me most of all.
Though mining used to bring thrill,
I now proceed with care
To dig in my potato hill
And look for treasure there!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-07-10
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-07-10

Q. How many yachts and yacht clubs
are there in this country?-H M. C.
A. The new volume of Lloyd's Regis
ter of American Yachts shows a total of
$500 yachts in the United States and
Canada and 654 yacht clubs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-07-10

reader can get the dnsUer to anu
question OF fact by tUriting The Euenino
Star Information Bureau, Frederic J.
Hasktn, Director. Washington, D. C.
Please inclose stamp for reply.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-07-10

@. How much of the Skyline Drive Is
completed?-H. NJ
A. At the dedication of Shenandoah
National Park, on July 3, it was stated
that SIS miles of the Skyline Drive is
now open to tourists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-07-10

@. Have you any figures on the amount
Of canned tuna fish consumed in the
United States?-H F.
A. While the entire pack may not have
been consumed yet, the packers state
that nearly two and half million cases
were put up in 1885.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-07-10

Q. What IS the Change IN the methoO
of deciding boxing bouts in New York
State?-R. w. H.
A. On April 80. 1888, the Mangano bill,
recommended by the State Athletic
Commission, was signed by Gov Lehman.
Under previous law the referee made his
decision only if the two judges at the
ringSide disagreed. Under the Mangano
law the referee and the two judges all
ballot together, the majority vote of the
three deciding the issue.
@. Is the opera, "Rigoletto," based on
a story?-E. G.
A. Verdi's masterpiece is based on
Victor Hugo's LIE Roi s'Amuse."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-07-10

@. How many new voters have come
Of age since the last presidential cleo
tion2-D. w.
A. approximately 10000, 900.
Smyrna times., 1936-03-19
uEIJ. KNOWN ATTORNEY DIES
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;no;naI Of the Odessa public
FcbooIs for a time. Becoming in
terested in law, he registered as a
student with Bradford and Van
Idaorift. the members of the law
frn, being the late United States
Dietrict Judge Edward G. Brad
Ford Sr.. and the late Lewis c..
vandegrift. In 1900, Mr.. Town
send was admitted to the New Cas-
tle county bar and shortly after
ward he opened an office in the
Ford building and became associat-
ed with the late Charles F. Curley
in the practice of his profession.
They later took offices in the Equit-
able Building, Mr.. Curley dieing a
wear or more ago. Mr.. Townsend
was a director of a number of cor
porations many of which were
chartered by him under the laws of
the state. An able attorney, con-
scientious, he built up large prac-
scientious, he built up large
nractice. His sense of humor
and iovial manner made him a
good mixer and with his fund
of good stories was popular in
any circle. He enjoyed golfng
and other outdoor sports. In
his home he was a devoted hus-
band and father and was a genial
host to all friends who gathered.
Generous to a fault his life was
doing good to others. Surviving
him are his wife. the former Miss
Edna Cazier, daughter of the late
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Cazier of Kirk
wood, and five children: Henry C..
Townsend, secretary of the Farm
ers Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany; George L. Townsend, 3rd, of
the Delaware Rayon Company, and
three daughters, Mrs. John W.Wat-
son, nee Catherine; Mrs. Donald R.
Wells, nee Eleanor, all of Whining
ton, and Miss Dorothy Townsend
Newark. There are also two sisters
and three brothers living. Miss
Cornelia Townsend, of New York
City; Mrs. E.Glenn Cook, Whining
ton; S. D. Townsend, president of
the Wilmington Trust Company;
Harry S. Townsend, of the Secur-
ity Trust Company, and William S..
Townsend, of the Wilmington Trust
Company. The funeral, largely at
tended, took place from his home,
"a Kentway, Newark. yesterday,
Wednesday, at 2:30 p. M, with in
terment at Old Drawers cemetery,
Odessa.
Smyrna times., 1936-03-19

season, as prepared by DR.. j. F.
Adams, plant pathologist for the
State Board of Agriculture and the
extension service of the University
of Delaware, who has been direct
ing this spray service for the past
ten years in this state. In COM
menting upon the insect situation
with respect to apple orchards, DR..
L. A. Stearns, entomologist, states
indications are that rosy aphis will
be more prevalent than usual dur
ing the coming season, and recon-
mends that tar oil will give salts
factory control of this insect in the
egg stage if used at the rate of
2 1-2 gallons to 100 gallons of
water. Although oil sprays are
more effective in the control of
scale and red mite, all three of
these pests can be controlled by a
single application of a petroleum
oil of percent dilution combined
with the tar oil in the dormant
period. Fruit growers are caution
ed to not apply these sprays when
there is danger of freezing before
the spray materials have had time
to dry properly. nor after the buds
begin to swell in the spring. This
schedule should be followed in the
delayed dormant with commercial
lime sulphur in the proportion of
10 gallons and nicotine sulphate 1
pint to 100 gallons of spray for the
control of scab and aphis. In
spraying for scab, aphis, scale and
red mite, growers are advised to
use 10 gallons of commercial lime
sulphur and lubricating oil emul-
sion of 3 percent oil content with
2 quarts of cresylic acid to each
100 gallons of diluted spray. In
regard to the codling moth situa-
tion, DR.. NStearns states that the
infestation during 1885 was much
lighter than has been recorded for
several years, so every effort
should be made to hold this infes-
tation at its present low level. The
practice of scraping apple trees
should be continued to reduce the
number of over -wintering larvae
and to condition the trees for band
ing in June. With reference to
peaches, DR.. Adams advises that
the dormant spray should be ap-
piled at the first opportunity under
favorable drying conditions. For
leaf curl the growers are advised
to use commercial lime sulphur at
the rate of 6 IL gallons to 100
gallons of water, or Bordeaux mix
ture of 6-6-100 formula. Lubri-
eating oil emulsion of 8 percent oil
content should be added to this
spray if scale and red mite are
present in the orchard.
Smyrna times., 1936-03-19
AT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
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meeting in the chapel of our
church for the purpose Of organiz-
ing the Kent County Christian En-
deavor Union. All the young peo-
pie and interested adults are urged
to be present at this meeting. 1t
will be in charge of the President
of the Delaware State Christian
Endeavor Union, Mr.. Roy deShong.
The mid-week prayer service will
be held in the chapel Wednesday
evening at 7:30. We win continue
our study of the Book of Acts.
Smyrna times., 1936-03-19
Gard of Appreciation

Mrs. May Hickey wishes thru
this medium to thank friends for
flowers, and the bearers and tend
ers of sympathy during her recent
bereavement.
Smyrna times., 1936-03-19
AND
kIAL ITEMS
|VbO Come and Co.
] To Our Community
Former Smyrnians
And CLUB PARTIES

..,n Hudson Of North
Is. has been spending
I nth Mr.. and Mrs. War
H. She leaves today
with her brother, Mr'
rszier and Mrs. Frazier
Mr. William D. Hudson
n. Y, is also a guest
Mrs Warner W. Price.
Mrs. Glenn S King, Mrs
Esbb. Mr.. Jack Mag1l'
rothy King, ,Winona Skin
bsth Attix, and Elizabeth
ttsuded a lecture of Rob
king's musical poetry at
Esl, Delaware College,
bn Monday evening
s1 Lee Corley of Los
Csl., Miss Vella Knight of
be, N. j.. Mr.. Franklin
New York City, and Mr..
| Charles Owens Of New
recent visitors of DR.. and
i. COrley.
Mrs. y. Il. Denney OF
ans, La, are receiving
tionS on the birth of a
kld Eayns, Jr, on March
| Denney is a brother of
h H. Denney of this town.
! Leland Harmonson sail
sday evening from New
|ompanied by her daugh-
II. Kline Weir of Pitts
! for a months visit in
rah Crossley of Newark,
weekend with her par
fnd Mrs Dudley Crossley
nyna. Miss Catherine
pm Of Middletown was
J. Prlckett, while on a
last Tuesday afternoon
fSortrne to fall, receiv-
bruises, but fortunately
ho bones.
Mrs. John Thomas of
Flle, N.J.iwere the guests
Mrs. Norman w. Cole
the weekend.
fnie c. Bernard has re-
her home after spending
/ N Washington, D. c.
Mrs. Richard Price, nee
fgaret Slaughter, have
Their home in Farming
|afler a short visit with
PVeS and friends in town.
I8ald R. Jones is the
rs Helen Huxley in VIII
fhis week.
4, NllllOn is the
Us vella Knight Of East
MIS-. H Howard Schowl
were the ,,,oo,. !,
Df' and Mrs. Ralph B.
-ala Skinner spent the
r.sa ner parents, Mr.and
10 Skinner in Whining
!. skslly, a former resi-
n loRn, has returned to
: Calcago, after a visit
Fletcher cafford. :
Il. /, .aasarn0nsOn, 4 who has
tae past three weeks
'"''da' returned home
|,s.ts us Alex. Buselmeier
uasss Sss over the weekend .
|, n. Jack q Nagill and MI,
: IT, spent Sunday in
! pl Bridge Club al -l,er ber
''0isVard. on Tuesday lay
\ II ssf'' jefferson accepted a
week with the vii. :
/ ''S''i0n Company IN, in
Y Louise Darrab =
.. spent the week., 7
ii. Ar. and Mrs.
8. niee tsa Mccoy of vii
IS'aa ne guest on s,,naa,, !, -
h. 4 I P shapley.'
O. v
h Hptssgsar .gar Frazier and
hbots s'nlson spent Sun
-. John :. spssru Of
20 Ms. Stanley Ley
Smyrna times., 1936-03-19
FRUIT GROWERS
ORCHARD SPRAY
Now Being Used In the Form
ula of the State EntOmOl-
ogist at Newark
R. E. WILSON'S NOTES

Within the past week the fruit
growers in Kent county received
from the Office of County Agent
Russell E. Wilson the first edition
OF orchard spray notes for the 1886
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-01-24
RECORD BREAKERS

The following Seventh an q Eighth Grade students have main tained a perfect attendance during the past six weeks: Walter Carru- thers, Leonard Churchill, Eddie Pat Churchill. Louis Paul and Robert Pederson.
 Leonard Campbell and Walter Wing of the Sophomore Class, El- liott Bradford and Dick Johnson from the Juniors, and Curtis Brad ford of the Senior Class have also attended regularly during this period.
 Whats the matter with e Freshmen?
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-01-24
Wrangell Hi Passes Petersburg
 Hi In Basketball Conference

After losing one of two games in Petersburg, the Wrangell Wolves copped the two return games which were played at the local gym last Friday and Saturday night, Jan uary IF and IS.
 In the first game, both teams commenced action slowly, defen, sively, which was good. At the end of the half time period, the score was a tie at ten-all. In the last half, the game was nip and tuck fracas, each side taking the ball and shooting when the chances were available. It was a close game all the way, with neither team showing much scoring power. In the closing minutes of play, two free throw attempts were made good which ended the game at 19~18 for Wrangell.
 This first game of the series end ed with such a spectacular score, that interest rose tremendously and Saturdays game was witnessed by a much larger crowd. Many Petersburg rooters had come over to support their team.
 The second game was a thriller to the fans. It was a quick, fast passing game which enabled the fans to see much more rough ac' tion in offense and defence, thar
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-01-24
THE SKIS THE LIMIT

There is much enthusiasm shown by the younger folks and also some of the older folks of Wrangell over the ski run at the end of the road. A record crowd was at the ski run last Sunday, although the people have been going out there for two or three week ends.
 The log shack which is at th end of the run is now completed. The floor is so arranged that half of it is left open. so a fire can be built. There is a slash in the roof so that the smoke may go out. Gt has three sides, one side being left open to allow the people a view Of the slide.
 The slide is wide enough to ac- commodate both a ski trail and a place for sleds and toboggans thereby making it useful to lovers of both sports. If many more up- sets occur by the skiers, perhaps all will be deciding in favor of the
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-01-24

made an attempt at introducing tine girls in the audience. Before he was finished however, he had To call in the service of keith Ander- son, who also seemed to have a way with the women. The guests danced for short time, after which a lunch was served, and the party was concluded.
 The trophy for the Southeastern, Alaska Basketball Championship, which Nrangell won 6 year ago, was displayed at one end of the room through the glass of the library door. It was arranged with the use of a light and school colors i'll very attractive manner