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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-04-17
STATEMENT IS
GIVEN TO PUBLIC
BY PRES. NAVIN
REGARDING The COBB AFFAIR
Ty Cobb Not the Maker of
Baseball

DetrOiS Mich, April 16.-Disci2-
line, not money, is the all important
question at issue in the dispute be.
tween the Detroit American league
team and its star outfelder, Ty COBB,
who is now under suspension because
he refused to accept the terms of the
1913 contract rendered him by Presi-
dent Navin.
This declaration was made by Nc
Navin today in signed statement. 1t
is understood that $2,50O is the amount
involved in the monetary dispute. The
statement follows:
The difference between Mr.. Cobb
and the Detroit baseball club is not
over a matter of money. There are
fundamental principles involved =
principles of discipline recognized in
all walks of life.
"It is conceded by everybody that
Mr.. Cobb is the best ball player in
the world! And Mr.. Cobb is also the
best paid ball player in the world. But
this is not the issue.
"Mr. Cobb did not make baseball;
baseball made him. A player cannot
be bigger than the game which Gre
ates him, To give in to Mr. Cobb no "
in his present attitude would be to
concede that he is greater than the
game itself, for he has set all its
laws at defiance
mfr. Cobb, instead of reporting for
spring practice and giving the club
the benefit of his knowledge and his
play, organized barn storming tea.a
and went through the South starrin.;
himself with daily ultimatums of the
Detroit club. Mr. Cobb can per-
sistently defy the laws of the game,
what effect will he have on the Other
players, and where will his I am
above the law theory end? We
might as well turn the club over 20
him and eventually the league.
IF Mr.. Cobb doesn't like roo n
a hotel clerk gives him, he quits the
club for week If he doesn't like
what silly man in the. grand stanI
yells at him, he putnches his face and
is again out of the game He quits
the game when we were fighting for
a pennant and publicly stated that he
would not play with his comrade III
left field, D. Jones, on account of some
misunderstanding with that player.
IF he doesn't feel like practicing
he stays away from the park He
has grown to believe that his great
ness precludes his being a subject 10
club discipline. l think Mr.. Cobb
eventually will recognizes his fault
until he does there can be no under
standing between us.
He demands $4,000 for his SER
ices and then he goes to the other enl
of the country to fire ultimatums ~
me through the public press, 'pro-
claiming that no representative of the
Detroit club has been sent to talk
business with him. Mr.. Cobb is an
employe of the Detroit baseball club:
he knows where the office is.
I'm the past l have patiently put ND
with a great deal from Cobb. 1t has
now reached point where there must
be show down"
Milford chronicle., 1913-01-17
new CENTURY CLUB.

The regular business meeting of the
| Milford New Century Club was held
/ Monday January 18th, Mrs. j. L. Pratt
/ presiding. The reports from Treasurer,
Directors, and Chairman Of HOspitss :
( lity were of great interest to the mem
bers as all reports showed how very
ably the financial affairs of the club had
been managed. The principal business
of the day was the discussion concerning
the anniversary. IL being of the club
to have luncheon, the members decided
it would be better to have it Saturday
instead of on the correct date. February
14th, for by so doing the teachers could
attend. Then since another was to be
chosen, the members voted to have it
still earlier and hold the anniversary
before Lent began so the date was
selected Saturday February 1st. The
president thanked the club for this
courtesy shown her, in arranging the
date so members from all churches
might attend. A piano solo by Miss
Mary Smith added to the enjoyment of
the day. 1t was decided that all men,
bers who wish to attend the luncheon
would notify Mrs. E. C. Pierce chair
man of hospitality next Monday after
noon January goth, and bring so cents.
This will include one out of town guest
provided the name is given in at time of
notification. Any one may bring more
than one out of town guest by paying
so cents for eachguest and giving name. 1
This requirement has to be enforced in
order that the committees may make
proper arrangements for tables and etc. |
Mrs. Pratt announced that Mrs. Robin |
son of Wilmington State President of
Women's 5 Clubs of Delaware would be
her guest Tuesday January 21st, and |
cordially invited all members of the |
club to meet Mrs. Robinson at the presi-
dent home. Refreshments were then
served and a social time spent. Next |
week Civics and Health, DR.. Edith .
Phelps, chairmrn.
Milford chronicle., 1913-01-17
MILFORD GEE GEE CLUB
GIVES ITS FIRST SUPPER

The member of the Gee Gee Club
which is composed strictly of young
men, have started their usual winters
social activities and gave their first
supper of the season Tuesday even
ing, at the new Windsor Hotel, in North
Milford, the supper being chicken and
waffle supper and given in honor of the
young ladies of their social set. Not
withstanding the fact, that Mr.. Thad
Windsor proprietor of the hotel. was
out of town. the supper which was
supervised by his wife, Mrs. Mary
Windsor, was a success in every detail
and reflected creditably upon her ability
to manage the situation. Followingthe
dinner which was served at 8 o'clock,
the young folks indulged in a pretty
dance which lasted until II O'Clock, the
midnight, Miss Mabel Smith furnish
ing the music for the occasion. Those
present were Misses Frances Marvin,
Della Hall, Pauline Townsend, Jennie
Stanton, Clara Pierce, Ruth Sipple and
Mildred Truitt. Messrs. Norman Shaw,
George Draper, Jr,. Harold Salmons,
Jay Pierce, Stanley P Short, Harry
Pierce and DOnnan HOlzmueller.
Milford chronicle., 1913-01-17
BROAD TIRE Law.

Mr.. Editor 81 did not seem to make
myself clear in your last issue in regard
to the ''broad tire law" What l advo-
cate is a law forbidding new wagons
being built with narrow tires. A law
cannot well be made retroactive, and,
besides, it would be a burden on the
farmers to compel them to have wide
rims and tires put on their old wagons,
as II would cost them at least twenty
five dollars, while the difference in price
between tires two inches and four inches
wide on new wagon need not be five
dollars. Less road taxes on broad tires,
would of course, encourage the farmers
to change them. Let the law be made
so that we can get ready for good roads.
More interested than ever,
PROPH. Y. LAXIS.
Milford chronicle., 1913-01-17
LINCOLN CITY.

Preaching at Lincoln next Sunday at
1915 a. m. Sacrament of the Lord S
Supper. Sunday School 2 p. m. Ep-
worth League Z p. m.
At Cedar Neck Sunday School 1.3O p.
m. Sacrament of the Lords Supper
2.30 p. m.
Slaughter Neck Church Prayer and
Glass Meeting 10 a. m. Epworth League
6.30p. m. preaching z. 80 p. m. Revival
service of deep interest now in progress
at this church. -,
Next Monday night Rev. V. z. Hills.
former pastor, and now residing at
Selbyville, will deliver a lecture in Lin
coin Church. Subject, Success and
How to Achieve It. !" Admission free.
A collection will be taken at close Of the
lecture, one half of which will go to the
church. 1t is expected that large
number Of people will be present to hear
Mr.. Hills, as the people Of this locality
are always glad to hear him. i.
The regular semi-m onthly meeting OF
the w. G. T. U. will be held at the
home of Mrs. Sarah Ellis on Friday even
ing, January 18th.
Milford chronicle., 1913-01-17
CONSERVATION COMMITTEE MEETS.

The Conservation Committee of the
Delaware State Federation of Woman S
Clubs met at the home of the chairman,
Mrs. George w. Marshall, in Milford,
on Thursday, January 9th. Ten of the
sixteen clubs of the State were repre-
sented. Those present were Mrs. G. w.
B. English, Wilmington; Mrs. I. X.
Jones, Dover; Miss Helen Brady, Mid
dletOwn Miss Haugh, Smyrna Mrs.
John Sheldrake, Harrington Miss Laura
/ Postles, Wyoming; Mrs. w. H. EVANS,
/ Newark Mrs. Whitaker, FELTON, Mrs.
| Mary Williams, Rehoboth Mrs. Robert
| c. Hall, Milford, and Mrs. J. Lynn
/ Pratt, president of the Milford Club.
The meeting was called to order and
Mrs. Pratt appointed secretary. Letters
from Mrs. EmmOns Crocker. chairman
of the Conservation Committee of the
General Federation of Woman's Clubs,
were read and discussed, asking this
committee to urge the Delaware repre-
sentatives in Washington to vote against
the Agricultural bill, which means if
passed the placing of our national forests
under state control instead of the gov
ernment as it now is. Resolutions were
signed by all the members as requested
by Mrs. Crocker and will be sent to our
representatives.
Letters from Mrs. Lydia Adams Will
liams of the Forest Reserve were read
concerning Mrs. Williams visit in Della
ware the latter part of January to give
a very interesting talk to as many of
the clubs as will ask for her on THE
Forest Ranger" illustrated by 1872 Ian
tern slides. 1t was decided to leave this
matter with Mrs. Marshall, as final ar
rangements could not be made until the
clubs report as to the time and day they
will want her.
The State Forestry Law was discussed. !
1t was decided to take up the matter of
asking the college to employ forester |
to be exofficio to the State Forester. /
The State has had the law for some
years but it has not been operative. |
The land at RehObOth owned by the |
State has been taken up by quite a |
number of people. as apparently the 4
land was not owned by anyone.
Pure drinking water for our trains,
the pollution of our streams, the preser-
vation of our birds and fish was discussed
and each member urged to do her part
in this work.
The chairman will secure another pat
tern of the little Wren BungalO'' from
Mrs. Crocker and send it to the clubs,
as this was so successful last year in in
the children in the care of the
little birds.
Mrs. English extended an invitation
to the members of the committee to at
tend a lecture to be given by Mrs.
Boulker, president of the Municipal
League of Baltimore, to be given at the
Century Club Rooms on
February 14th at three O'Clock p. m.
Subject, "What the Woman's Club Has
Accomplished.
The meeting adjourned for luncheon
lfter that a social time was enjoyed until
hose going north left on the 4.45 train.
Milford chronicle., 1913-01-17
Condensed news ITEMS
Paragraphs OF a Local Nature
for Rapid Readers

The Alden Branch of Sunshine Society
will meet at the home of Miss Anna ]
Ratcitf, Thursday, January 23rd, al
$3.50 clock.
The local w. C. T. u, will meet with
Mrs. MOllie Nutter Tuesday Afternoon
January 2lst, at 2.30 o'clock. Text word
Witness.
The store property now Occupied by
A. J. Cain has been purchased by .he
l.. d. Caulk Company. Possession to be
given February.
The Slaughter Neck w. C. 7. u. will
meet with Mrs. Aliza C. Bennett, Thurs
day January 23rd, at 2 p. m. Text
word ''Persevere.
The new Century Club expects to have
a public meeting in the interest of the
Free Library, with speakers from ether
states. in the near future.
The Ladies Aid of Millwood will meet
at the home of Mrs. John H. Short.
Saturday evening January 18th. All
are invited to be present.
Magistrate Ira W. Joseph issued
marriage license on Tuesday, January
l4th, to Stanley D. McCargo, ofNaIbeth,
Pennsylvania and Miss Anna Mooiy, of
Frederica, Delaware.
The ladies' of the new Century Club
thinks a Free Library could be mahtaint-
ed on $3.50 year. Will not the tax
payers vote $500 for the purpose, the
State giving 5000 and let them try it?
At one time there was opposition to
our new High School building as it
would increase the taxes. Now after
these years of usefulness, who would
consent to do without 1t. and Dies not
the same apply to public library.
Milford chronicle., 1913-01-17
ROLL CALL OF BAPTIST CHURCH.

The roll call at the Captist Church on
the 9th inst was well attended and of
marked interest. In the morning Pas
tor Davis preached a stirring sermon
showing that the Baptist Church must
be forward At noon the members gath
cred at Grange Hall and enjoyed a
bountiful dinner. Toasts were made by
Messrs. Woodall, Howe and Hail. At
2 D. m. at the call of the roll a large
number answered in person and letter.
At the business meeting officers were
elected for the ensuing year. After an
appeal by Pastor Davis a building COM
mittee was appointed and fund for a
new building was started.
Milford chronicle., 1913-01-17
Three MORE HEADS OF
SOCIAL CLUBS ARRESTED

As a result of raids made by an inter
nal revenue inspector, Thomas E. Stone
Of Baltimore, and two deputies, Feamstei
and POhler, three more heads of social
club" were arrested last Friday. The
latest victims are Alfred Henry Willin
and James Riley, both of Bridgeville,
and Henry Wiley of Greenwood. They
are all charged with failing to pay the
government tax for the sale of liquor.
The accused were arraigned before
United States Commissioner Mahaffy in
Wilmington and were held in $1,000 bail.
Wiley got a bondsman and was released.
Wiley and Riley were committed to
the workhOuse in default of surety
Willin's mother, who said she owned a
farm, was not accepted on his bond. She
said the farm was valued at $40, 1000.
District Attorney Nields communicated
by telephone to points near the farm
relative to Mrs. Willin's claim of owner
ship of the property, and he learned that
she possessed only a dover right in the
place. She was thereupon rejected.
The three arrests were made by Deputy
United States Marshals Finn and Mitch
ell. They first arresetd Willin and Riley
on the formers farm, Riley being a
farm hand on the place. The trip to
Greenwood was then made and Wiley
taken into custody at that place.
Willin, it is charged, was the manager
of the Bridgeville Social Club, and Riley
also was connected with that organiza-
ton, while Wiley, it is claimed, man.
aged the NanticOke Club at Greenwood.
1t became known that Willin had sent
S25 to the internal revenue office in
on Thursday, subsequent to
the appearance of Inspector Stone at
Bridgeville. 1t is claimed, however,
that this does not absolve him any more
than it does Arthur c. Williams, re.
Gently held for the Federal Court, ac-
,used of a similar offense at Seaford,
Who likewise paid the S25 tax prior to
lis arrest.
Milford chronicle., 1913-01-17
FARMERS And GAMERS
CONSULT AT A Meeting

The meeting which was called by the
farmers and growers of tomatoes
through the columns of the Chronicle
last week for Wednesday afternoon,
January 10th, was very largely attend
ed and the proceedings were characteriz-
ed by the most earnest interest from
/ both sides interested in the question.
/ Soon after the noon hour hundreds of
/ teams were lined along the business
| part of the town, and there was a per-
ceptible stream of farmers vending
their way towards the new Grange
Hall, where the meeting was held.
! The discussion of Growing and
Marketing Tomatoes" was announced
as the real purpose of the meeting by
the chairman, and the interest was
earnest from the very first until the
close. The discussion from the pro and
con side of the question showed that
there were grievances to adjust and the
growers, with the men who are con-
Quoting the canneries of the town of
Milford and vicinity, as well as many
from the other canning points in lower
Delaware, freely stated their experiences
and at the same time made suggestions
as to how they could be met salts
factorily from their stand point.
1t was the sense of the meeting, that
the practical way to slove the problem
and harmonize the interests of both
parties concerned, is, that a committee
of five be appointed to draft a tomatoe
contract that would be equitable to the
farmer and Gamer alike. Such a COM
mittee was appointed by the meeting,
and it consists of Alexander Rosa, Viii
liam l. Simpson, A. B. Peet, Darwin S.
Collins and Mr.. Long. The committee
was directed to formulate plans for the
organization of a Growers Association,
which it was generally believed would
prove beneficial to all interested in
growing tomatoes.
During the discussion in the open
ting, it was developed that there
was considerable unfairness on the part
of the grower and farmers, in that they
pour into the factories during that part
of the season when the supply is beyond
the capacity of the factory to consume,
tomatoes which were grown on acres
for which no contract had been made,
and that inferior goods had been deliver
ed to the Gamers, this trouble can be
cured by a proper contract between the
and the grower, and undoubted-
Iy will be brought about through the
of a Growers Association.
The outcome of the meeting held We'd
nesday, is, that an effort will be made
to meet the difficult problem with an
agreement which will bring about a
better condition than ever before ex-
sted between the growers and Gamers
If this part of Delaware Another
Meeting will be held when the commit
zee is ready to report.
Milford chronicle., 1913-01-17
CHRONICLE CARD BASKET
Personal and Social Functions
During the Week

Miss Mable Trader was Milford visi-
tor last week.
Miss Mary Trader after a two weeks
illness with Lagrippe is around again.
Miss Eta Cohee, of Robbins spent
the week end with her cousin, Mrs. Ira
w. Joseph.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Mason and
daughter, Elizabeth, are visiting Sails
bury, Md, and other points.
Jonathan johnson of Newark Della
ware, visited relatives and friends in
and near Milford this week.
Miss Elsie Bickel has returned from
a ten days visit with Misses Miriam and
Ella RhOads of Philadelphia.
Mrs. A. w. Haheigh of Lansdowne,
Penna., made a business trip to Milford
the latter part of last week.
William H. Mears has returned to
Philadelphia after a thre weeks visit
with his sister, Miss Mary E. Mears.
Mrs. James Mayhem and daughters
Ruth and Mildred. spent the week end
with her father, Jesse Deputy in Will
mingtOn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Rosa are the
happy parents of a new son, born to
them on Wednesday, January 18th.
Mother and child are doing nicely.
At the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John P.
Isaacs near town a VerV nanny family
company gathered on Sunday, January
18th, to enjoy one of the famous turkey |
dinners for which the hostess is noted. |
Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Bur
ton Townsend and Mr.. and Mrs. Carol |
Parvis of Houston, Mr. and Mrs. Harry |
Townsend of Pittsburgh, Mr.. and Mrs. |
William McCOlley and children of Mil |
ford, Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar F. Isaacs and
laughter of Bridgeville, Mr.. and Mrs.
John S. Isaacs and son of Greenwood.
Milford chronicle., 1913-01-17
CHURCH News.

This paper POSITIVELY WILL NOT
receive notices for this column afte
Wednesday noon of each week. If vol
cannot get them to US before that date
do not bring or send them later If they
are sent they will be destroyed and noi
used. This notice is FINAL, and ap
plies to everybody.
Thomas S. Davis has presented g
beautiful bulletin board to the Endeavor
Society of the Baptist Church.
Pastor Davis begins revival services
at the Sour Apple Tree School House in
| Milford Neck on Friday night.
ALadaies Aid Society has been formed
in the Baptist Church. Mrs. TIC. Davis,
president; Mrs. Robinson, treasurer
Mrs. Mcgee, secretary.
At the roll call services of the Baptist
Church duet was rendered by Rev. T.
c. Davis and Mrs. Davis. Mss Emma
Woodall sang a beautiful solo
Pastor Davis of the Baptist church
will preach a special sermon to the Sac
xmas Order of Red Men on Sunday 26th,
at 10.45 a. m. His subject being: The
True American.
st. Johns Church, Sunday, Jan. 18th
Mass and Sermon at 10. 80 a. M; Sun
day School at p. M; Rosary, Sermon
and Benediction at 7.30 p. m. All are
invited. Rev. M. j. Dougherty. pastor.
Presbyterian Church Divine worship
and preaching at II O'Clock, subject
of sermon, ''ln the Future. Sunday
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Sim" Evening meeting at O'Clock,
topic, ''The Improvement Of the Prayer
Meeting"
Baptist Church. Bible school at $50
a. m. 10.45 a. M, preaching subject,
1.-The Masters Touch. D. M, the
pastor will preach at Sour Apple Tree
School House Milford Neck. Z D. M,
Christian Endeavor led by the Prayer
Meeting Committee, solo by Miss Helen
Bennett. 8 p. m, sermon by pastor.
7.30 p. m, prayer service at
the home of Mr.. Coverdaie.
The Epworth League will be led next
Sunday evening by Miss Virginia Hen
derson. The subject, ''The Social Good |
On Earth as it is in Heaven" There
will be special music, and it is hoped |
that our church members and friends |
will be present. 1t is also the desire of |
the Cabinet that as near all as is possi- !
Die of the members of the League will
attend these meetings and help support |
he organization, on whose rOll-book |
hey have allowed their names.
First M. P. Church Experience at
a. m. Preaching at n. 80 a. M, sub
ect, ''The Christian Life. " Sunday
school at 2 p. m. Christian Endeavor
t 6. 80 p. m. Preaching at z. 80 subject,
Mans First Sim, followed by ev-
ngelistic services. Tho Lord has been
wonderfully Saving andI blessing souls
his week. Invitation will be given
unday morning to AMY who wish to
DIN church. Services eEvery night next
reek. Come and enjoy the services.
Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
forming service at 10.SA The Rev. E.
/. Sunfield of the Wilmington City
Visionary Society will preach. Sun
av School p. m. Thds school is grow
lg all the time, and 4 he sessions are
ull of interest. You ARE invited to at
end. Epworth Leagu6 at 6.45, which
iii be followed by sermon at 7.30. Z
Iur revival services still continue. These
leetings have been Jery helpful and
timulating. Junior ILeague service
fter close of Public School on Friday.
Milford chronicle., 1913-01-17
ALUMNI MEETING.

The first Alumni meeting of the year
was held on Friday January 10th, and
proved to be a very interesting one.
One of the chief features was the
Treasurer's encouraging report which
showed surplus even after paying the
1912 scholarship and setting aside the
one for 1913. The decision was then
announced that the 1912 scholarship be
given to Miss Helen Tatman, who is now
attending SwathmOre and that the
scholarship for next year be given to
eligible applicant. The president then
requested that all copies old constitution
be destroyed, as the new revised con-
stitution is now printed and ready for
distribution. 1t was then moved that
the meeting be adjourned until February
9TH.
Milford chronicle., 1913-01-17
GRANGE HALL DEDICATION.

Milford Grange No. 6, P. of H., will
dedicate their new hall January 25th.
An all day meeting will be held. The
first session will be called at 10 a m, f.,
when the third and fourth degrees will
be conferred on a class of five by the
Worthy State Master, F. C. Bancroft.
Dinner will be served in the banquet
hall of the new building to members and
visiting grangers from IL to !. 80 o'clock.
The afternoon session beginning prompt
ly at O'Clock, will be taken up by the
dedicatory ceremonies followed by ad-
dresses by prominent grangers from
throughout the state. This session will
be an open meeting to which the public
is extended cordial welcome.
Milford chronicle., 1913-01-17
LAST MEETING OF SCHOOL YEAR.

The Association of Principals and
High School Teachers of Delaware will
hold their last meeting of this school
year on Saturday, January 18th, 1918,
in the Dover High School, at 1890 a. m.
and 1.30 p. m. This is a very important
meeting and requires united efforts. If
you are interested in yourself as a
teacher, your fellow teachers, and the
Public Schools of Delaware, you will be
present at this meeting. School Courses,
Systems, Teachers Certificates, ETC.,
will be discussed and considered with
the view Of resulting in specific recon-
mendations. Respectfully,
G. S. MEssERsMITH, President.
L. B. Earhart, Secretary.