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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-20

was Of the muttandjeff brand. Per
haps his name had it's effect. Grad
ually he became somewhat unpopu-
lar with his teachers. The latter
frequently failed entirely TO catch
his point of view and enter properly
into the jOvial, uproarious spirit of
his diverting little pranks. There
was not that camaraderie between
jeff and his teachers which might
have characterized the relationship
if he had been less merry-making.
Some of his teachers even went so
far as to entertain a personal preju-
dice against him. No matter what
kind of unfortunate thing happen
ed, he was >placed under suspicion.
This condition gated on McLemore's
sensitive nature and he determined
to abandon the idea of going any
further with the pursuit of learning.
When he had reached the age Of IA,
and was in the midst of the sent
ence-parsing industry, he took his
books home and quit education flat
His parents warned him that he
would be handicapped in going
through life without the possession
Of knowledge, but he explained that
he was going into some line Of en-
deavOr where knowledge would not
be necessary. He had a theory that
there must be work in this world
for everybody. even for him who is
uniformed and unlettered. So, one
day he set out for Colorado. hoping
to find some place, perhaps, in the
great mountain Businesses of that
state where he could perform i'm
pOrtant work which did not require
any particular line of enlighten-
ment. Luckily he soon found an
opportunity to enter a calling where
education or the possession of facts
is superfluous.
He became newspaper writer.
His biography sets forth that he
has been newspaperman mostly
ever since, except when in the state
legislature or congress.
Thus we see that no matter how
humble mans equipment may be.
there is work which he can do if he
will
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-20

Shippers Wound Seven Z. S Troop
ers," reads a headline in the Chi
Trib. We wonder if one could infer
from this that our soldier boys were
snipe hunting.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-20

A Ouija boards a funny thing
In answering foolish queries,
But even IL don't try 70 say
Who'll win the next worlds serie
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-20

THE NEWS-TIMES PRINTING COMPANY
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Milford chronicle., 1916-03-24
REDUCTION OF TARIFF A FAILURE

Zone of the best arguments for the
Republican protective tariff policy has
been furnished by the Democratic party"
This comment was made by Represen-
tative Charles B. Timberlake of Colorado
on tbs recent action of the Democratic
caucus pledging support to the bill for
retaining the present duty on sugar.
In the first place. this proposal to
maintain the present sugar tax Is an adj
mission by the Democrats of the financial
failure of their administration, - said Mr..
Timberlake. Confronted by an ever
increasing deficit In the treasury, aud al
their wits end how to meet It, they are
forced to recognize Republican principles
10 prevent a further annual loss Of about
$40, ,oO0, 900 In revenue.
Furthermore, the secondary effect Of
the Democratic reduction Of about so
cents per hundred pounds In the sagar
duty constitutes another admissioh Of
failure. Vixen the Democrats advocated
free sugar, they claimed that the price Of
sagar to the consumer would be reduced
In proportion to the reductton In duty.
Bat what are the facta2
The partial reduction In the sugar
duty wiped ont the cane sugar industry
of the United States. Il partially de-
stroyed the beet sugar industry and COM
Pietely blocked Its further development.
Il conferred benefit upon the sugar In
dustry In foreign countries. It reduced
the annual customs revenues about ten
millions At the same time the price Of
sugar In America has remained practi-
callv the same
I'm short. this one item IN the Demo
cratic tariff Law has reduced our revenues,
tremendously damaged American indus
try, aided foreign competitors, and has
been Of no benefit whatever to American
consumers.
IT is not surprising that individual
Democrats in the recent caucus refused
to abide BY its decision because it was
furnishing ammunition to their oppo-
nents. The Republican contention has
beeH completely justified"
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-24
COMPANY B, MILFORD,
NEEDS NEW MEMBERS

Captain Cannon reports that the con
slant drain of young men from Mil
ford to the great war munition plants
has taken twenty of those who have
been identified with Company B, and
as a result the United States Inspec-
tion, upon which depends the annual
appropriation from the United States
Government, will see only about twen-
ty-five men on the drill floor. Cap
tain Cannon states that he has many
young men apply for enlistment, but
that when the papers are given to
them to get the permission OF their
parents (where they are under 81
years of age) In nine cases out of ten
they return the papers with the ex-
PLANTATION that their mothers object
to them joining as 1t might get them
into trouble. What pitiful objection
and upon what miserable ignorance
Is the objection basedi If the sons are
instructed how to defend themselves
or how to take care Of themselves or
their mothers, II emergency arises.
and emergencies arose In Colorado. in
Belgium. and are arising every day
In some part Of the world, II would
be a blessing to them TO be able to
protect their homes from destruction
and their mothers and sisters from
the ravishing invader. We had the
same conditions In America IN most
Of our wars. and the present war In
Europe has proven that the ravish-
ing men Of a victorious army can not
be controlled even in these days OF
modern civilization. Every man must |
be trained for self defense, and the !
action OF the mothers who object to !
heir Sons getting this training with |
heir home guards, Is evidence that !
hey are not only ignorant of personal !
injury, but are deeply imbued with
elhshness and lack Of pride In the
country where they have had their
,irth and hope to enjoy. This will
ring to everybody the necessity for
or0ed services with the cOlOrs, and
re believe now, that every man, and
very woman. should be trained in the
eeds OF self defense and care of the
ick and injured, and that by compul-
Ory laws of the land 1t is all right
, talk freedom, but we fought for
reedOm In the first place and IL we
re to enjoy 1t in the future, we will
ave to be prepared to defend our
'eedom by fighting again. Boys, join
le local guards regardless of the
elhshness and Misunderstanding Of
lOthers; you owe it to them to have
Dme knowledge OF how to defend your
slves, for you certainly would have I
go whether you wanted to or not, IL I
ar came. Enlist now In Company |
, and save its reputation for being In ]
loyal and patriotic part Of Delaware, {
% Captain Cannon tonight '
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-24
More About 4Rural Credits"

Details Of the so-called rural cred
It's" measure, now before congress,
gubstantiate the earlier conclusion
that It Is to be OF little or no service to
the small farmer, and of none to the
tenant farmer. The plan considers
only long time loans, running not less
than Eve years, secured BY first mort
gage, and for not more than fifty per
cent Of the value OF the property
pledged. These mortgages are to bs
the basis for debenture bonds, from
the sale Of which funds for the loans
will be secured. The country will be
divided into twelve districts, and the
mortgages held by all will be security
for the debeDtures issued by any. Each
district bank must have a capital of
not less than 100000, and may issue
debentures to an amount not exceed
ing twenty times the amount Of its
capital. Borrowers must be members
OF local farm loan associations, and
subscribe to the stock thereof to the
amount of 5 per cent OF the loan
sought. These local associations In
turn must subscribe to the district
bank in not less than per cent Of the
amount of their own stock. By this
kA0@Io1 - AAAAD eAl AaAA4 lAAAAH Will AG-
come wholly cooperative.
1t is not clear, however, how this
process is to relieve the farming in
dustry Of the country from its present
predicament as to financing. The In
terest rate may be lowered, at least
IN the beginning, but the process of /
getting money for immediate use Is /
not made any easier. The greatest !
problem OF the industry to-day Is not |
TO secure money for the purchase OF |
land. or for the making of extensive
improvements, but to carry on opera I
lions between theplanting and market
ing Of crops. This need is not con-
tsmplated by the federal land bank
bill, and will leave the farmer still /
dealing With the banker In the small
town
The best recommendation that the
plan has is that It may serve to stimu-
late cooperation among the farmers.
for the purpose Of financing their
needs. The mutual insurance COM
Pany has worked out very well, and
the mutual loan plan may yet come to
be OF service. But the federal bank as
planned offers nothing to the tenant
farmer who does not own his own
land clear Of incumbrance.--OmahR
Bee.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-24

to BridgeVille on Tuesday and inter
ment was made In Bridgeville ceme-
terry. A widow, one son and one
daughter survive him.
Herring Sell High.
Herring made their appearance In
he Greenwood markets last week, at
which time they sold for forty-eight
,ents per dozen. 1t is the opinion OF
he writer that this is an excellent
jrice for bones.
Mrs. R E. Wiley is home again af-
.er having been away for several
weeks in search of health.
w. S. Lord went to Salisbury Hos
pital on Saturday to ring his wife,
who has been a patient at that insti-
tuition, home. She was expected dur
ing this present week.
Mrs. Elizabeth Long attended the
funeral of her brother. Henry Dicker-
son, at Harrington, on Monday.
Miss Virginia Henderson, Of MIL
ford, who will manage the millinery
store for Elizabeth Stidham, arrived
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-24
BURRsvmLE.

Charlie Harvey returned home on
Saturday from the Quaker City. after
spending the winter with his broth
ers.
Harry Raughley. Of near Hsrring-
ton, was the guest last week Of his
mother, hrs- Annie Raughley.
Mr.. Ed Anderson OF Denton, was
the guest Sunday of his daughter,
Mrs. Dora Collision, and sister. Mrs.
T. Wesley Porter.
Mrs. Annie DOwnham. Of Wyoming.
Is spending this week the guest of her
sisters. Miss Mollie Cahall. and Mrs.
RObt H. ThRwley, and brother, ThOs.
b. Cahall and family.
Miss Mary Chance, of West Grove,
Pa, Is ON an extended visit with her
sister, Mrs. Enos Cleaves.
Those who continue on the sick list
are Mesdames Mary Z. Breeding,
Catherine Stokes, LenOra Stevens, and
Miss Iva Russell and Chester Baker.
On Saturday, March 18th, Howard
Hopkins sold a part Of his stock Of
merchandise to c. n Fountain, who
will continue In business at the Sat
terheld storehouse, beginning about
April 1st, as at first reported.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. Stafford and Mr..
and Mrs. A T. Layton and daughter
" ere guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer
Bullock last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Roop. OF Amer
lean Corner, was the guest this week
Of the latter's parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
James Good.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Lister are vis-
lting among relatives and friends in
Camden. N. ].
Miss Nellie Satterfeld will spend
this millinery season In North Caro-
ina.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Scott and
laughter, Of Denton. spent a part OF
he week with Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
Cohee.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-24
95 BUSHELS SHELLEO
CORN ON ONE ACRE

The following experience taken from
the record of Walter Hess Of Pennsyl
vania, may be of help to some boy il
Kent or Sussex County, Delaware, es
pecially at the present time, when the
corn planting season is near at hand
Young Hess raised 95 bushels of shellec
corn on one acre that showed a net profit
of s46 64. Here him tell how he did it
II was very careful in selecting my
seed corn. Ny corn was preceded by
the fOur-year rotation of oats, wheat,
grass and corn, so had q sod field for
my crop.
Il covered my acre with manure in
December, then plowed it in April (;
after narrowing it four times, thought
nv seed bed was sufficiently fine and
solid. planted it in the latter part of
April with a double-roW planter, which
dropped the grains thirteen inches apart
and four inches deep, and the rows
spaced at three foot two inches apart I:
this took about four quarts of corn. 1
also applied a quantity of commercial
fertilizers, not directly on the corn, but
with a thin layer Of ground between
them.
The weather being cold and the corn
planted at a considerable depth. il did
not come up IS early as under favorable
conditions but when It did come up it
had deep roots.
Il began to cultivating it In June,
and cultivated il four times the last
time being in July. After the FIRST and
last times cultivsting. / hOed all the
grass and weeds from it.
my corn grew well, and we had an
abundant rainfall, | ut the prospects of
lts maturing were not so good on the
lack of sunshine but we received suf- /
icient sunshine to mature it before the !
frost set in.
After my acre was measured, ! cut l
t off in the latter part of September,
Up to this time, having received no frost.
Letting it stand in the shock to dry for
about q month, then husked it. When
ny corn was in cribbing condition it
1000 pounds then l selected
hree bushels from it for seed and put
t in a safe place to dry"
1t would be a pleasure to be able to
make report next fall Of some of the
Ictive and ambitious boys of the vicin-
ty Of Milford, who will make the effort
. beat this result here in Delaware.
here must be one boy, and there must
ie one father of boy in this part of
Delaware, who will encourage bis son
o make the effort. 1t will encourage
he boy to make a success of his busi-
ess, and the result will be an object
esson not only to that boy and his par
mt, but to the entire community in
Ihich the trial is made, and the county
8 we'll. We will offer a prize to the
Oy undertaking this contest, in addition
, the prizes offered by the State Board
Agriculture. of IS 90 for the boy rails
" the greatest number of bushels of
1elled corn per acre in 1916. If you are
write to Wesley Webb, Dover,
el.. or call upon the Milford Chronicle
" further information.
The more the merrier, and the boy
i'll get well paid for his work In the
I'm, even if he should fail to top all
hers.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-24
PAUL PRY's ELLENDALE
LETTER.

Another property near ElleRdale Is
about to change ownership. A Mr.
Brown and his sOn-in-laW have come
here from Chicago and purchased the
pretty home and two acre poultry
farm. which adjOins town. OF Mr.. Gro
ley. who VIII return to his old home
and business in West Virginia as soon
as the furniture aud family Of Mr..
Brown arrive. Alr. Brown thinks the
inate OF Ds,awa:s very delightful.
The many friends made by Mr.. and
Mrs. CrOley during their brief resi-
dence are sorry to lose their cOngeE-
ial companionship and association,
and will regret their absence.
The condition of Mrs. Kate Welch
shows no sign of improvement, and
many Of her friends have cause to
grieve over her condition.
Mrs. Burt Carpenter is also a vic
tim OF paralysis, and Is helpless and
81 at her home.
Mrs. Lohand, mother OF John LOf-
land, near Union Church. was also
stricken with paralysis, and now lies
IA a critical state. not expected to sur
viye.
Samuel Passwaters. an aged farm
cover his usual good health.
Mrs. Sallis Lloyd. Of Philadelphia.
kB very III at the home of her father,
n. A Webb. suffering with nervous
prostration- Her husband has been
by her side for several days.
Wood saving at the different farm
ers' woodpiles is the order Of the day,
and brings with II many pleasant eX-
m 20 IL
was a big event at the home of Cap
cain Bill MilmRn when thirty-tWO
gathered around to make that rick |
into a veritable pile OF stOve-WOod. !
All worked like beavers until Captain
Bill gave the call for dinner, when all
sat around a big table loaded with all /
the good things that our farmers can
always find.
Some farmers around here are try
ing a new line of rotation for their
fields, as red clover has failed. W.
5. DickersOn is trying an experiment
with white seed clover, a new forage
plant, in connection with alsyke. He
the seed from Kentucky, the
native home of the clover, and where
{ Is q popular crop. DR.. Bingham,
Who recently purchased the Clendan-
el farm, proposes to SOW alfalfa in
he true western style and his crop j
will be eagerly watched
Mrs. B. F. Case and baby, Of Milton. ,
ire guests at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. !
:. T. Milman-
Miss Minnie Reed. of Lincoln, has :
'een visiting friends In Glendale this ,
Veek, where she Is always warmly !
Teeted by her many friends. Ia
PAUL PRY. {
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-24
The Wilson Failure In Mexico.

The law Of the Latins IL IN force.
They know none other. Thus the time
serving policy Of the Administration
IN Mexico has brought forth failure.
not unmixed with ignominy, where at
the outset decision adequately sup
ported would have saved US many
losses and yet greater outlay. Inter
Vention Is only q question OF time. Il
Will be found indispensable TO the re-
stOration Of order IN that volcanic
land.
Truth 70 say. the Rexicans are as
incapable Of self-government as the
tribes on our Far Western reserVa-
fiOns. In no sense do they constitute
a nation. They are but q scattered and
more or less antagonistic agglomera-
tion Of mixed races-Aztec, Indian,
negro, mongrel and whatnot-the very
best OF them. embracing scarcely q
tenth OF the whole population, fit for
little else than brigandage
Mr.. Wilson came IN under a most
mistaken conceit. He pursued this
with the obstancy characteristic of
the self-confident theorist He backed
and filled; he would and he wouldn't;
he marched up the hill and then
marched down again. All the while
the havoc and loOting went forward,
snd now that we are caught in the
neshes OF old WhiskerandO's Whiskers,
who shall say where we shall land and
Wstterson, In The Louis-
lille Courier-J Journal.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-24
IMPORTANT NOTICR.

A Special Representative of the
Hopkins Tailoring Co. Of Baltimore,
Nd. will be here next Monday and
Tuesday. March 9th and 2sth. with
large display Of woolens represent
ing the largest and newest styles and
fabrics. Orders taken for immediate
and future delivery. Highest class
tailoring at low prices Over 400
styles to select from. Don't fail to
see The Hopkins Tailoring line.
This Is our Spring Opening Sam
pies and models are now on display
for the inspection and consideration
OF men and young men who appreciate
the highest quality and service OF
tailoring. You are
particularly invited to observe the
unusual beauty OF this seasons fab
rics and the extreme elegance of the
new styles; but most Of all we want
TO demonstrate the wonderful values
to be had by having your clothes made
70 measure. II costs no more. The
models are extremely charming and
cover the entire field OF dress re-
QAAI uAAcnlos WnoNnGA gOu A1Nt FlO
or $50 to spend we earnestly request
you to visit our Spring Opening be-
fore you decide on your dress needs
Of the season.
We have other prices covering ev-
cry dress requirement-$15, $3.50,
SIS, $40, $40, $22, $24, s25, $275O.
$3.50 to $35 or $40. Every garment
is guaranteed to fit you perfectly. II
you are not pleased with the garment
In every respect we ask you not to
accept It; not pa yone cent.
G. n. TATMAN,
In the Windsor Block,
Milford Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-24
here ON Monday.

here on Monday.
Mrs. George Ricards, Of HarringtoA,
spent Sunday with Mrs. Lizzie Porter,
William Gordy, Of Wilmington, was
a weekend visitor In town.
Howard Todd, a farmer residing
near Greenwood, has been i'll for sew
eral weeks with heart trouble.
Gertrude MacFarland is improving
slowly from her Illness which started
in November.
H. B. Horney made q business trip
to Wilmington on Saturday.
Edith Dunn is quite sick with cold
and grippe.
Herman Smith, who stepped on .
buckle and caused a very badly in
fected foot. shows but little improve
ment at this time
Wilton Todd. who Is a patient at
Salisbury Hospital. is said to be NOT
resting so easily.
Master Lawrence Tatman Is rapidly
recovering from the pneumonia.
J. T. Wiley is visiting his son Eari,
at Washington.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-24
Locating Q BrIdge OYer CanaI.

A committee from the Sussex Coun
ty Levy Court has been here several
times to view and hear the opinions
of the people who will use the county
bridge over the canal, as to where the
bridge shall be located. The travel
ing public. which must cross the rail-
road and the bridge to get to Reho-
both. is interested in having the trav-
el safe; but the small jealousies Of in
dividuals seems to have won the de-
cision, and 1t is probable that the
bridge will be located a few yards
north Of the railroad, which causes
every vehicle to and from Rehoboth,
to have to cross the railroad, when by
going just a few yards further south
that crossing would be eliminated.
The people Of the county will be the
ones who use the bridge most, and
safety first should be considered. The
people OF RehobOth are not paying
for the bridge, It is the whole county.
It Is always safe to eliminate grade
crossings.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-24
GREENWOOD.
Nm pedIcate Ner LA School.

| W III OEufNflNt AtN hAAM BCuODta
The new high school building al
Greenwood viii be hetingly dedicated
Wednesday afternoon, March 29th
with elaborate ceremonies. following
which addresses by prominent educa-
! tors will be made. DR.. Charles A
| Wagner, Commissioner of Education
Of Delaware, and Supt F. ]. Hardes
| ty, Of Sussex County, have accepted
invitations o be present, and each will
make an address. The afternoon ses
sion will begin promptly at 2 o'clock
A number Of recitations and specia
songs have been prepared by the chill
dren of the school, and they will be
interspersed among the addresses.
VIII Also Form PIT Association.
On the evening OF Wednesday
March 29th, at 1880 O'Clock, a meeting
Of vital importance 10 the people OF
Greenwood will be held In Houseman's
Auditorium in this town DR.. Wag-
ner has consented to remain over for
this meeting, and he will tell the peo-
pie of Greenwood Of many important
educational matters now being dis
cussed throughout the State. At the
present time the State Board of Edu-
cation has an outline OF proposed
school legislation which they are dis
cussing with the people throughout
the state. II Is more than likely that
DR.. Wagner will take this opportunity
to explain the plan to he people Of
Greenwood. Superintendent E. ].
Hardesty will also speak. and II is
likely that Dean Winifred Robinson,
Of the Delaware College for Women,
will talk to the audience. She has
been requested to talk on some phase
Of higher education for women. While
-hese speakers will be present the aim
0f this meeting is to form an active |
Parent-Teacher Association for this |
own. and it is hoped that a good num-
ler will attend.
Well-KnOWn Gentleman Dead.
The people of Greenwood were
jhocked to hear of the death OF Prof.
Thomas NJ. Todd, of West Orange. N. |
!. Mr.. Todd was born and grew to
manhood near this town. His first
marriage was to Miss Ella Barwick.
4 this town. Following her death.
lr. Todd went to Westminster Col
eye where he took a course OF stud
es, and prepared for the position
7hich he held at the time OF his death
lie married a second time about a
ear ago. The remains wer brought
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-24
REHoBoTH BEACH.

Canal Connecting the Bays Eears
Completion. V
The two dredges cutting the canal
between the Delaware and Rehoboth
Bays have their work within a few
hundred, yards of completion. They
have stopped for repairs, but will
soon start and will finish their work
this spring The railroad bridge build
ers are making the foundations for the
new drawbridge which will span the
canal at Rehoboth.