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They are free swimmers and are
known as Pluteus. The infant under
goes some very strange transforma-
tions during its childhood and not
until the last stage Is reached does
1t have the slightest appearance to
its parents.
These animals are gregarious, and
sometimes the travellers meet at the
bottom Of tide-pools or such places
and form solid pavement.
The tests make odd and attractive
additions to your collection. It is
said that the missionaries in the
Pacific Islands have used the spines
Of the larger sea-urchins as slate
pencils.
The Western cousin of this urchin
Is 50 numerous they fairly pack the
cavities and depressions in the
rocks to be found on the Coast of
California.
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(Answer on Page B-l9)
Evening star., 1939-05-06
Bruin TwizzIers
BY PROF. J. d. FLINT.
Window Wonder,

In an artists studio was a win
dow II feet high and II feet across
which provided very excellent light
for the studio but annoyed the artist
at times because it admitted too
much light for the best effects in
his work. Finally he called in q
painter and asked him to paint ex-
actly half of the window black to
shut out some Of the light. The
painter was very analytical and
ingenious man so he gave the mat
ter careful consideration and then
painted half the window black. How
ever, when the artist arrived the
next day he stood at the window
and as he looked at it he discovered
that the unpainted part was still II
feet high and II feet across. He
marveled at the ingenuity Of the
painter. How had the painting
been done?
(Answer on Page B-190
Evening star., 1939-05-06
By BARBARA BELL.

The charm of a simple dress like
this aside from the pretty frill, the
heart shaped neckline and hssom
silhouette is that you can access
sorize it so differently from day TO
day. Wear it in vivid print that
flashes beneath you coat, and it is
set off by dark hat, gloves and bag
Wear it in a dark color, set off by
accessories in your favorite high
shade. During the summer, it viii
be charming in white with bright
accessories.
This frock has unusually good
lines. The bodice hugs in at the
Evening star., 1939-05-06
Cloudy Surfaces

Floors or other vanished surfaces
sometimes turn cloudy or whitish
looking. This may be caused by
moisture coming into contact with
the back of the vanished boards.
The moisture may come from one
OF several possible sources, such as
seepage of ice and snow water find
ing it's way under the floor in WIN
ter, or from sweating water pipes
between the ceiling and floor above
it-in summer. Search out the cause
and remove it. then have the old
finish taken off. Allow for" thor
ough drying OF the surface, then
rehnish with stain and varnish as
you would coat an unfinished floor.
Evening star., 1939-05-06
Nv LILLIAN COX ATHEY.

Sea-urchins are among the most
wonderful Of our marine animals.
They have q very wide distribution
and you may find their skeletons
along the shores. It will give you
much pleasure to examine q shell
under q strong magnifying glass.
The shell Of q sea-urchin consists
Of numerous calcareous plates which
are fitted tightly together and form
a continuous exoskeleton (outer pro-
tection). So very perfectly are the
plates united you can not see where
the line Of connection is when you
examine the shell on the exterior.
The shells are known as tests. Those
you find on the beach are, Of course,
the empty homes of the owners.
They are covered with many knobs
which are arranged in double rows
and run in meridianal lines from
one pole to another over the rather
spherical body.
There are three types Of spines
covering the urchin. They jut out
from the knobs on the exoskeleton
and believe 1t or not, they fit into
these knobs like q ball and socket
joint and are ball-bearing. They
move about in every direction, too.
The long spines seem to have the
work of protecting their owner.
These have fine ribs on them. The
second group Of spines are by far
the most intriguing. There are
many of them and they are small
organs situated over the surface of
the shell. Each has head which
supports three bill-like blades which
are fastened on a long flexible stem.
The function Of these seems to be
to keep the body free from all waste
matter. You should see them in
action. They open and close with
Evening star., 1939-05-06
Sharp Rise Shown
In investments
In Home Loan Banks
Institutions Now Own
57.3 Per Cent of
Their Assets

A sharp rise in the investments OF
thrift and home financing institu-
gtions in the IL Federal Home Loan
Banks which serve them as sources
of home mortgage credit was re-
vealed today in data compiled by
the controllers Office Of the Federal
Home Loan Bank Board.
The controllers report showed
that as of March 81 of this year the
$15 100000 United States Treasury's
investment in the banks was 42.7
per cent of their entire assets, as
compared with 71.6 per cent on the
same date two years ago. Or, stated
inversely, the banks and their men,
bers now own 573 per cent Of their
assets, as compared with 284 per
cent two years ago.
Rules of the Federal Home Loan
Banks require their members to in
vest in them l per cent of the ag-
gregate unpaid principal of their
home mortgage loans, or $500 as a
minimum.
Membership in the bank system
stood at $3.50 on March 81, having
increased by net of six members
during the month OF March. Twelve
new members were taken into the
system, while five savings and loan
associations were merged with others
and one withdrew.
Four Other Revenue Sources.
In addition to the Treasurys in
vestment of approximately $l25,-
100000 in the stock of the II Fed
eral Home Loan Banks, they have
four other sources of revenue: In
yestments in them by member saw
ings and loan associations, deposits
by members, earnings on their in
vested capital and proceeds from the
sale of debentures.
A statement by the controllers
Office said:
"On November 10, 1887, the date
the last payment was made on the
Governments subscription to stock
In the Federal Home Loan Banks,
the paid-in amount of bank stock of
members was $34,O01 $50 and repre-
sented 21.4 per cent of the total paid
in stock of the banks. On March
81, 1899, the paid-in amount of
members stock had risen to $685.
873,775 and represented 23.8 per cent
of the total amount of paid-in stock
THE percentage the United States
investment in the banks stock
bore to the total assets of the banks
on March 81, 1887, was 716 per cent,
while on March 81, 1899, this per-
centage had dropped to 427 per cent.
During this same period the banks
reserves and undivided profits in
creased from $4,347, ,472 on March 81,
1887, to $3.50 ,809 on March 81, l939."
Designed as Credit Reservoir.
bank system was established by Con-
gress was to provide permanent
reservoir of credit for local thrift
and home financing institutions.
The effectiveness with which the
II Federal Home Loan Banks have
served their purpose, it was pointed
out, is illustrated by the fact that
during their nearly seven years of
operations the banks have advanced
to their members cumulative loans
Of s496 6,296,758, of which $161 ,613, ,593
was outstanding on March 81, being
distributed among 2,422 member in
stitutions.
Five series of debentures totaling |
Sl42, 100000 have been issued, of |
which $50, 100000 have matured and
been retired, leaving an outstanding
balance on March 81 of 100000, ,000
Evening star., 1939-05-06
Natures Children
Eastern Green Sea.Urchin
(StrOngylocertrOtus)

methodical precision as they remove
anything that Is in the way Of the
numerous spines, and they also
reach out to gather in seaweed, of
which they make . canopy under
which to hide. The third set Is said
to be used to feel or see" with. As
the spines vary 80 in size and
number as we'll as form, 1t makes 1t
quite easy to identify the various
sea-urchins.
The mouth Of the sea-urchin Is
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-02-10
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

Evelyn H. Hall frim Geo. q. Hill
and wife, real estate containing .87
acre, more or less on the N. E. side of
the State Stone Road leading from
Friendship to the Ocean City Boule-
ward in the 3rd Elec. Dist. Considera-
ton 81 &C.
Lewis B. Hardcastle and Mary Hard
castle, his wife, from Sidney B. Num-
ford and wife, the "Henry CULLEN
Farm" containing So 3-4 acres, more
or less in the 10th Elec. Dist, located
on the West side of the County Road
leading from Geo. w. Brittingham's
store-house to Ocean City. Considera-
ton $40 &c.
Irma v. Pearl from Edna H. Box
ley and Reese F. Chopper, Co-Execu-
tors, the "Jane Louisa Holloway Home
place" on Vine ST., in Berlin, in the
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-02-10
Oak Hall, Va. News

Mr.. and Mrs. E. M. Taylor spent
Tuesday with Mrs. Laura Chesser at
Pocomoke.
Miss Mildred Fox of Pocomoke was
the weekend guest of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Billy Fox.
Mrs. Sallye Hayman had as her din
ner guests Saturday evening, Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Revell and children, Mrs.
Mamie Taylor, of Atlantic and Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Jones of Pocomoke.
Mrs. E. M. Taylor, Mrs. Lois Glad
ding and Mrs. J. S. Taylor were guests
of Mrs. Lille Smith, Williams, We'd
nesday.
Miss Rosa Wise, has returned to
her home at Parksley after spending
a few days with DR.. and Mrs. A. A.
Matthews.
The community extends deepest
sympathy to Mrs. j. N. Mast in the
loss of her mother.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-02-10

churches across the world to counsel
with US about the urgent immediate
tasks Of the Church in building gen
timely world Christian community.
Miss Sircar of India will open the
conference on Friday afternoon at
P. M. with special meeting and tea
for women and DR.. Moss will join her
in a presentation in the general mass
meeting in the evening at P. M.
Miss Sircar, representing the wo-
men of India is one of the younger
leaders of the Christian forces in that
country. She is active in the Student
movements in India and in this capac-
ity is brought constantly in contact
with the leaders in the work of the
various religious groups and agencies.
Through attendance at meetings Of
the Student World Christian Fedora
ton she is known to American leaders
as a woman of charm and personality.
DR.. Moss is Secretary of the For
eign Missions Conferences of North
America, which represents more than
one hundred and twenty foreign mis-
sion boards and societies with head
quarters in United States and Canada.
He is well known in church and mis-
sionary circles for his advocacy Of the
more effective cooperation. He has
been a member of several information
al conferences on the world outreach of
Christianity. He has written cad
ventures in Missionary Cooperation -
Brushing Elbows" and numerous ar
ticles. He is editor of "Christian
World Facts" magazine for minis
tiers. He has been presented by the
National Broadcasting Company in two
series of programs entitled "At Home
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-02-10
STATE CENTRAL
COMMITTEE IS
FOR JOHNSON

The following set of resolutions
were adopted on Monday last by the
Democratic State Central Committee,
of Worcester County, with one dis
senting vote:
WHEREAS, the elevation of the
Honorable T. Alan Goldsborough to
the Federal Judiciary will create a
vacancy in Congress from the First
Congressional District of Maryland,
and,
WHEREAS, Worcester County has
State Senator, Thos. F. Johnson, a
native Worcester Countian and mem
Der of a we'll known Worcester County
family, the members Of which have
been long noted for their interest in
the general welfare of the County,
and their services to the County, and
WHEREAS, Senator johnson is a
man of outstanding ability, sterling
character, recognized integrity and
high purpose, who has not only rem
dered distinguished service to the
County in public life as States At
torney, but who has won prominence
in the legal, banking, business and
civic life of our County, and
WHEREAS, Senator johnson is
known throughout the State of Mary
land as one of the most promising of
the younger leaders in politics, bank
ing and law, and whereas, his val
liable services to the Democratic Par
ty have won him recognition not only
in Maryland, but at the National Cap
itol, and
WHEREAS, the people of worces-
ter County last Autumn demonstrate
ed their appreciation of his services
to the County and his personal merits
by overwhelmingly selecting him as
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-02-10

Mr.. I. Frank Holland is critically i'll
at the home of his son, Mr.. A. E.
Holland.
Mrs. E. J. Schoolfield, Mrs. Vernon
P. Stevenson, Mrs. Ellwood E. Mat
thews and Misses Bertha and Willie
Walters left Tuesday for a motor trip
to Florida. They will be the guests
of friends at West Palm Beach and
will also visit Miami and other points
of interest on the coast.
Mr.. Duggan, of Lewistown, Pa, has
accepted a position in the radio de-
partment Of the local Montgomery
Ward store succeeding Mr.. Larkin
who recently rendered his resignation.
Mr.. Duggan has had considerable ex-
perience in this line of work and
comes to Pocomoke highly recommend
ed.
The following were callers at the
home of Mr.. S. F. Payne on Sunday
last: Mr.. and Mrs. r. T. Pilchard and
daughter of Stockton, Mr.. and Mrs.
r. T. Marshall and daughter, Mrs.
James Smith and sn, Mrs. Frederick
Flurer, Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Bundick,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Howard and Mrs.
E. F. Figgs
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-02-10

3rd Elec. Dist. Consideration So, 100
Alice r. Young from Sue r. Stew
ems and husband, and others, real es-
tate on the Southwesterly side Of Wal
nut Street, in Pocomoke City.
Grover G. Birmingham from Kath-
crime E. Esham and another, part of
tract called "Mt. Pleasant" contain
ing 1,197 so. it., more or less, in the
3rd Dist, on the North side of the
State Stone Road leading from the
Cross Roads to Ocean City. Considera-
ton $40 &c.
Charles B. Williams from Jas. D.
Bethards, George L. Bishop and Jas.
Fl. S. West, Trustees, "The Taylor
Farm" containing SO acres, more or
less in the 3rd Elec. Dist. Considera-
ton 500.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-02-10
$50 DELEGATES
WILL ATTEND A
CONFERENCE II

The Madras (India) Christian Con-
ference composed of $50 delegates
from more than sixty-seven nations
meeting at the Christmas season, will
be followed by Post Madras Confer
ence in Asbury Methodist Episcopal
Church, Friday, February II. Miss
Tia Sircar, Associate General Secre-
tary of the Student Movement in In
dia and DR.. Leslie B. Moss, Executive
Secretary Foreign Missions Congress,
delegates to Madras will share their
impressions and interpretations of
this world gathering. They will come
as ambassadors from the younger
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-02-10

the Democratic nominee for the Of
flee of State Senator and electing him
to the same without opposition, and
WHEREAS, the interests of the
Eastern Shore can best be served by
a representative in Congress who is
conversant in the views, problems and
needs of our people and whereas the
diversity of Senator Johnson's inter-
ests in law, banking, business and
farming, as well as his sympathetic
understanding of the problems of the
watermen, marks him as an ideal rep
resentative of the Eastern Shore in
Washington and worthy successor to
the Honorable T. Alan Goldsborough,
who has for many years SO admirably
promoted the best interests of the
Eastern Shore.
THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED
by the Democratic State Central Com
mittee for Worcester County that SEN
ator Thomas F. johnson be urged to
offer himself as a Democratic candi-
date for Congress from the First Con-
gressional District of Maryland.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLV-
ED that this Committee endorse Sem
ator Thomas F. johnson as the Demo-
cratic candidate for Congress from the
First Congressional District and
pledge Itself to vote for him at any
meeting of the Democratic State Cen
trail Committee of Maryland, called
for the purpose of selecting the Demo-
cratic nominee for Congress, from the
First Congressional District, and
BE 1T FURTHER RESOLVED that
this Committee vote therein as unit.
James B.. Robins,
Daniel Trimper, Jr,
DR.. John l.. Riley,
G. Merwin Burbage,
Eugene P. Matthews,
Democratic State Central Committee
of Worcester County, Maryland.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-02-10
INSIST ON VITAMINs "A" and n"
IN ANY COUGH MEDICINE YOU Buy

prescription contains genuine
Beechwood Creosote, Menthol and
five other important ingredients
combined in base Of pure Cali
fornia Fig Syrup.
Go get a bottle OF Menth0-
Mulsion today. Note its immediate
effect and how quickly you rid
yourself Of that cough due 30
colds.
Mentho- Mulsion Is now recon-
mended. sold and guaranteed by
Lloyd & Blaine, Druggists - Adv.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-02-10

Doctors all agree that cold
coughs break down resistance.
Scientists have proven that both
Vitamins "a" and ed" are vital
in building up that resistance.
Mentho-M ulsion Is the only
cough medicine we know Of that
Is fortified with both Vitamins
"a" and ed" and like a doctors
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-02-10

in the World" and on the nationwide
"Time for Thought" hour. He has
recently returned from the Madras
meeting Of the International Mission
airy Council which was preceded by
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-02-10

visit to Philippines, Japan, China, I'M
dia and Burma.
Representatives from the entire
Eastern Shore area are expected ta
join forces for this meeting.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-02-10
Local and Rural News

Mrs. C. w. Maddox has been quite
m at her home on Fourth Street.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Sturgis visited
relatives in Wachapreague the past
week.
Mrs. John H. Clarke is confined to
her home on Laurel ST., by reason OF
illness.
Mrs. ]. Harry Young is spending
the latter part Of the week with her
sister in Berlin.
Miss Clara Mattlage is spending
aone time with her mother In New
York City.
Mrs. Paul Gladding has issued invi-
t.tions to a bridge luncheon today
Friday.
Mrs. Benjamin Barnes, OF Princess
Anne. is visiting her daughter, MRS.
Ralph A. Ross.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Ham and MRS.
VIM. E. Craigmile spent Sunday ana
Monday in Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. L. Scher spent the
week in Philadelphia, where Mr.. Scher
Ia undergoing treatment.
Mr.. C. D. Fleming is recovering
Mt his home in this city from injur-
las sustained in a recent accident.
Mrs. J. Harry Young entertained
the members of the afternoon bridge
club on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Taylor and son
Of near town, are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Harris at Upper Darby, Pa.
Mr.. Earl Tarr was called to Hart
ford, Conn, Monday night, by the
death of his step-father, Mr.. E. A.
Meyer.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Fl. King and son
moved this week from their residence
on Bird St., to an apartment, FOG Wal
nut st.
Mr.. and Mrs. Simon w. Wescott, of
Chestertown, were overnight guests
Wednesday of DR.. and Mrs. E. j.
Clarke.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Littleton re-
turned Thursday from visit of sew
eral days in Baltimore and Washing
ton, D. C.
The Missionary Society of the Pres
byterian Church will meet with Mrs.
r. Lee Hall Thursday night, February
IS, at o'clock.
Mr.. Norris M. Young left Thurs
day for New Bern, N. c., to attend the
funeral of Mrs. Young's father, Mr..
Romulus Blalock.
Mrs. Carrie Bowen, a former resi-
dent of this city, has been enjoying
. three weeks stay in Florida and
other points South.
Mrs. L. w. Duncan and daughter,
Ellen Gay, have been guests of Mrs.
Duncan's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. B.
Cox in Cape Charles.
A regular meeting of Crescent
Chapter No. A o. E. S. will be held
Monday night, February Is at 1880
o'clock. Following the meeting, the
Social Group for February will enter
tain with a program and refreshments.
The Woman's Club of Pocomoke
will celebrate its 18th birthday at a
luncheon to be served aboard the Gov
ernor Emerson C. Harrington Ferry
boat on Friday, February oath at 1870
o'clock. Mrs. G. E. Powell is chair
man of the program.
The Inasmuch Circle of Kings
Daughters will meet Monday, Feb
nary Is, in the Club Room of the
New Municipal Building at $3.50 p.
II. Members will please note hour
and place of meeting as a good at
tendance is earnestly desired.
The Sophomore Glass of New
Church High School will entertain Fri
day evening, February 10th in the
School auditorium. Music will be fur
nished for the occasion and games will
include Chinese checkers, table tennis,
bridge, etc. Refreshments will be
served.
The Woman's Democratic Club of
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-02-10
E7I|S!;ai|;;AB|'9|lg
Don't Neglect Themi

=
Mature designed the kidneys to do q
marvellous job. Their task 10 to keep the
flowing blood stream free Of an excess Of
toxic impurities. The act OF living-iifs
ifseiC-is constantly producing waste
matter the kidneys must remove from
the blood IL good health 10 TO endure.
When the Kidneys fail to function as
Mature intended. there IL retention Of
waste that may cause body-wide dis
tress. One may suffer nagging backache.
persistent headache. attacks Of dizziness,
getting up nights. swelling. puffiness
under the eyes-feel tired. nervous. an
worn out.
Frequent. seanty or burning passages
may be further evidence Of kidney or
bladder disturbance.
The recognized and proper treatment
b diuretic medicine 70 help the kidneys
get rid OF excess poisonous body waste.
Use Dodn's Pills. They have had more
than forty years Of public approval. Are
endorsed the country over. Insist on
Doan's. Sold at all drug stores.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-02-10

Praised everywhere for its
quality and m0ney-SdOing
price. A&P guarantees tt
money back If not sGtiStGc-
tory.
Evening star., 1939-08-09

subtle psychological wound. is unim-'
portant. 1t is money madness even
If it is the reverse of the usual form.
The subject is mentioned here
because Washington yesterday saw
picture which may be a temporary
remedy for the malady. The picture
In question is The Wizard of o."
which Is being talked of with con-
siderable bravado, and apparent &C
curacy, as a 100000 production.
Why it should escape the usual
dirty looks and dirtier words is not
far to seek. The explanation lies
simply in the fact that for this pic
ture, Metro -Goldwyn-Maye created
a brave new world, spacious, color
full one full of strange and wonderful
things. 1t may even be closer to the
world of tomorrow than Mr.. Whal-
ems, which probably is an irrelevant
thought and ought to be kicked right
out of here on its face.
The critic of movie costs Is at
complete loss in such world. The
real estate and other values which
he knows simply do not carry over.
The experience which enables him to
calculate the worth of grand ball
room or of a night club which is
a copy of the fleet maneuvering off
Hawaii is of no avail. Emerald
cities, witches castles hung on noun
Evening star., 1939-08-09
Sarong Again

Dorothy Lamour took her sarong
out of the moth balls as Paramount's
"Typhoon," adventure story of the
pearling grounds of Samoa, went
before the cameras at the studio
Most of the picture, however, will
be filmed on location at Catalina.
This time the brunette siren is
teamed with Robert Preston, fastest
rising young actor in Hollywood
(uses yeast, maybe?-Ed:) who has
just finished a co-starring role with
Gary Cooper and Ray Milland in
William A. Wollman's Beau Geste." ;"
Others in the cast are Lynne Ov-
erman, j. Carol Naish, little Norma
Jean Nelson, who portrays Dorothy
at the age of 10; Paul Harvey,
Chief Thundercloud, Jack Carson
and Skippy, a chimpanzee.