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Milford chronicle., 1917-02-23

INSTEAD of borrowing another
100000 for the Kent County Levy
Court to expend in experimenting in
road building CD let the county bor-
row million dollars and build real
concrete roads from New Castle to
Sussex County, and from the Delaware
Bay to the Maryland boundary. AL
ready 100000 has been thrown in the
melting pot of experience lex
perience" is about all that Kent coun-
ty has to show for it. and they will
have the bonds to pay besides. Do
something now, and do it right.
Milford chronicle., 1917-02-23

CREATE a State Highway Commits
sion for Delaware and make grad
uated inheritance tax to support the
highways of the future, and the State
of Delaware will be benfted there
by. far more than it has ever been
benefited in the past by the building Of
railroads in her boundaries.
Milford chronicle., 1917-02-23

WHERE THE factories are to Sc
cure labor to operate with this com
ing summer is a serious proposition
facing them now, and to enact a bill
which will prevent children over IA
years from working in the canneries
of Delaware, will certainly work
hardship, and make the cost of living
higher next winter.
Milford chronicle., 1917-02-23

THE HIGH cost of living gets worse
as the democratic rule of the country
continues. In New York the people
are revolving. and bread riots have
taken place. Thousands of women
stormed the. Mayors Office demanding
bread last Tuesday.
Milford chronicle., 1917-02-23


1T is necessary that the bill to pro
vide additional money for the State
Treasury by taxing bonds, stocks and
mortgages, shall be passed either just
before or after the bill creating a
State Highway Commission is made a
Jaw. If this is not done, it is doubt
ful if Governor Townsend could see
the way clear to approve the latter
law. To divert all Of the revenue
now received from automobile Iicens-
es to the Highway Commission with
out providing for additional money
for the State Treasury would be TAX.
ing chances, which, as a prudent bus
mess man, Governor Townsend will
not be likely to assume. But there
is not even one good argument against
Delaware collecting taxes on the in
tangible wealth represented by stocks,
bonds, and mortgages-which are not
now paying one penny of tax-while
on the other hand strong arguments
can be made from half dozen or
more points why the tax should be
collected. Let both bills be made
laws at once.
Milford chronicle., 1917-02-23

Some one wants what you have to
selll Then advertise it in the Chron-
icle next week.
Milford chronicle., 1917-02-23

1T WAS an acknowledged fact by
all the people who knew anything
about the working of the new assess
ment laws of Sussex County, that a
few slight changes were necessary to
make the system work more smooth
ly, and assure the assessment Board
of always having holdover members
in that body, who would be familiar
with the assessments. This has been
accomplished by the enacting of a bill
introduced by Senator Newton. It is
possible now to keep the work equit-
able so far as human ability reaches.
Milford chronicle., 1917-02-23

THE ANTI-SHIPPING law, which
prevents the shipment of liquor into
local option territory, passed the SEN
ate on Wednesday morning by a ma
jority which surprised the most san
guine of its advocates. The bill will
be signed by the Governor by the
time this paper is in the mails, and
the State of Delaware will once more
be under a fairly effective prohibition
law which will stop the shipping of
liquor into the local option counties
of Kent and Sussex. There were only
three votes recorded against the bill,
and the fight to bring the bill to vic
tory was largely due to Senator Fraz-
Ter, of Kent County, who led the tenn
perance forces on the floor of the
Senate. Now let every citizen feel
that the enforcement of the law is
part Of his or her individual duty, and
have the courage to prosecute viola
tions of the law, and we will get the
moral as well as the efficient econom-
ical results of outlawing liquor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-06
Continued on Third PaSe.l
!. EW INDUSTRIAL CENTER
TO Be At MART|NSv|lLt
Marshall Field q Company Buys 1900
Acres, on Which Model Manufac-
turing Town VIII BE Built,

Cincinnati. o.. Jan. 5.-Information
was given out here today by the Nor
folk and Western Railway Company
that Marshall Field 4 Company, OF
Chicago has just closed a deal In
which 1t secures over twelve hundred
acres OF land surrounding the town
of Martinsville. Va. on which the
Chicago concern will at once begin
work on building up model manu-
featuring and industrial city.
Marshall Field & Company plans to
establish large factories and mills
which will give employment to sew
eral- thousand people. The concern
is one of the largest and strongest of
its kind in the United States, and 1t
now owns large factories and mills
at Spray. N. c.. about fifteen miles
from Martinsville. and a private con-
Meeting railroad will be built between
the two industrial centers
1t is estimated that millions of dol
lars Will be spent in building up the
new industrial center. making 1t one
of the most modern and up-to-date in
the South. The mills and foundries
will be equipped with the latest and
best machinery for the manufacture
of all kinds Of products made and
handled by this big concern.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-06
TO HONOR COMMODORE
MAURY FRIDAY NIGHT
Public Celebration of Maury Day Will
Be In Hall OF House of Delegates.
Governor Among Speakers.

Addresses bv Governor Stuart, Rev.
w. Russell Bowie and Dr. Douglas S.
Freeman will mark the exercises in
cident to the celebration at s o'clock
next Friday night in the hall of the
House of Delegates in honor of Com
modore Maury. The program for the
memorial has just been completed by
the Mathew Fontaine Maury Associa-
ton, whose object is the bringing of
proper recognition to the scientist who
made modern navigation of the seas
practicable. S. s. P. Patterson VIII
preside and present the speakers.
January IA is the birthday anniver-
sarv of Commodore Maury, but as
that date falls on Sunday this year,
Friday. January IL, will be observed.
January l. this year is designated as
Maury Day in the public schools Of
the State. and it Is for this reason
that the public celebration in the hail
OF the House Is to be had on that
date,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-06
.FREUND MAKES PLEA
FOR AMERICAN MUSIC
European Education Not Essential to
Success, Declares Editor of
Musical America"
NATION SPENDS $500. 090. 900
ANNUALLY ON ITS MUSIC
Makes Urgent Plea For Community
Cooperation In Forming Choruses
and Orchcstras-Makes Pleasing
Impression.

Il stand for the American COM
poser; l believe him to be equal to
the best. and / am opposed to the
prejudice in favor of everything for
eign in music" said John c. Freund.
editor OF Musical America" in a lee
ture at the John Marshall High School
auditorium last night. John G.. Cor
ley. president of the Wednesday Club.
and Mayor George Ainslie introduced
the speaker
In vehement plea for the greater
appreciation and development of
music in America, John c. Freund re-
vealed astonishing statistics, drawn
from a detailed historical survey of
musical progress in America, to the
effect that Americans spend over
$500, 1000. 600 per year on music. ten
times as much as Germany and more
than all Europe put together.
America manufactures the best musi-
cal instruments. has the best SYM
phony orchestras. can afford to pay
for the finest artists and has the most
capable teachers. hut still she fails TO
realize ii and sends her boys and girls
to Europe yearly TO study music. often
under Americans who have gone
there.
European Education Not Essential.
Mr. Freund denounced the Idea that
a European education in music was
necessary: he dcplored the fact that
so many young people are led astray
by such false ideas. and he quoted
Berlin women who begged that ignor-
ant American girls be kept from COM
ing there under false Impressions.
Has Made Great Strides.
Pointing cut the fact that America
has made enormous strides in musi-
cal progress. Mr. Freund prophesied
the time when Americans would learn
to recognize their resources and their
talent and would foster and encour-
age IT, Then" said Mr.. Freund.
great lihrettsts will arise who will
not only express American ideals in
music but will develop new music
forms"
An urgent plea for community CO.
operation in forming choruses and
orchestras, and for giving music a
more important position in the school
curriculum concluded Mr., Freund's
enthusiastic MESA ge@to the public.
Tells Humorous Anecdotes.
Mr.. Freund punctuated his message
| with humorous anecdotes concerning
the greatest celebrities of the day. He
proved an interesting speaker.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-06
REV. DR.. v. Y. TUDOR
DIES IN WASHINGTON
Was For Many Years Accounted One
of Most Able Members of Str-
ginia Methodist Conference.

4 telegram received here yesterday
by Mrs. 6. II. Crner. 1905 Grove Ave
nue., announced the death in Washing
ton yesterday morning of Rev Will
liam Y. Tudor. u. D.. who was at one
time one OF the most prominent mem
bers OF the Methodist Conference in
this State. Death came after a ten
days Illness in his home in Wash
ington. where he had lived since re-
firing from the ministry about nine
years ago
f1r. Tudor. during his active career
filled some of the principal pulpits of
the Methodist Church in Virginia. and
was for many years located in Rich
mond. Many years ago he was appoint
ed by Bishop Cranberry to take charge
of CRANKY Street Methodist Church. in
Norfolk, and then he was transferred
to Broad Street Methodist Church in
this city. Thence to Cumberland Street
Church. in Norfolk. and back to Cen
tenary Methodist Church, in Richmond
he was appointed presiding elder of the
Richmond District for a term of four
years.
He was also made presiding elder
OF the West Richmond District. and
after serving this appointment was
given charge of Branch Memorial
Church in conjunction with the High
land Springs Church about nine years
ago. He stayed In this pulpit for one
year. and feeling that age was creep
ing upon him. he was retired on the
superannuated list He then went "a
Washington to make his home, and
has lived there since. His wife. who
WAS Miss Morsell of Washington. sur
wives him.
DIR. Tudor had passed the eighty
year mark, and for the greater part OF
his life he had served in the ministry
of the Methodist Church. He has no
relatives in this city. but has left a
great many warm friends here with
W HON he was closely associated In the
past. 1t was not known last night
where the funeral services will be
held, as no arrangements had been de-
cided on. 1t is probable that his body
will be taken to Baltimore for burial
since his old home was in that city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-06
SIiF-yfP CONTRIBUTES TO
MARYIiAND'S PROSPERITY

Rockville. Md, Jan. 5.-Among
those arrested at Chevy Chase by
Deputy Sheriffs Peake and Trail.
charged with violating the automobile
regulations Of Maryland, We're Repre-
sentative c. B. Slemp. of Virginia, and
Andrew J. (Cy) Cummings, excise
commissioner OF Washington. Tho
Congressman and Mr.. Cummings were
taken before Justice James A.
Keliher.
Others gathered in by the deputies
net were r. II. Pilsen. II. O. Ostmall,
John l.. Miller. Preston Lowe, Benz
jamin Lendall. william Harroc, M. e.
Allies and r. T. McKnew, Washington.
and J. O. Murray. of Silver Spring.
Some OF the alleged violators were
fined. the penalty ranging from SIS and
costs to $50 and costs, while the cases
of the others will be disposed Of
later.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-06
But Amends Resolution to Cut
Out Reference to Force Fu-
ture Peace by Alliance
SENATOR LEWIS
BRINGS BODY TO VOTE
Declares Wars Continuance
Would Mean Eventually
America Must Be Brought
Into Conflict

Washington, Jan. 5.--President Will
sons request that the European bel
ligerents state their terms of peace
today received the endorsement of the
Senate. The Senate adopted the en-
dorsement resolution by a vote of as
to H. after Senator Lewis, of ILL
nois. an administration leader, had an
nounced that this war cannot con-
unue without America being involved
in the conflict" Republican Senators
fought the endorsement proposal to
the last. and succeeded in changing
It's form from fat endorsement OF
the Presidents peace note to the fol-
lowing.
Resolved, That the Senate APP
proves and strongly endorses the re-
quest of the President. in the diplo-
matte note OF December IS to the
nations now engaged in war, that
those nations state the terms upon
which peace might be discussed"
Avoids Universal Agreement.
This form of the resolution avoided
a Senate endorsement of the Presi-
dents proposal for universal agree
ment TO prevent future wars. and
eliminated much of the Republican
opposition to the endorsement. Sena-
tor Jones. of Washington, proposed
the amendment which altered the
form Of the resolution. and its ac-
ceptance by Senator Hitchcock. author
Of the measure, cleared the way for
a vote.
The Republican side Of the Senate
had prepared TO talk the resolution
to death. If II was pressed in its origi-
nal form.
The speech Of Senator Lewis, par
ticularly his declaration that the war
must be ended to keep the United
States at peace. created a sensation
in the Senate. He declared that the
failure OF the pending resolution
fCnrtirned nv Eth fanrnA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-06
"LEARNING TRUST"
NEXT TO BE Barred

Washington, Jan. 5.-Whether the
learning trust" through specially en-
dowed bodies, Is seeking TO control
the educational work OF the United
States governments education pro-
gram, was today made the subject Of
congressional inquiry. The Senate
adopted a resolution introduced by
Senator Cham berlain. Of Oregon. call
ing upon Secretary of the Interior Lane
for a report TO the Senate concerning
the relations existing between the
Federal Bureau OF Education and the
education board of the Carnegie
Rockefeller and other bodies endowed
by private individuals.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-06
MAY DISMISS CUBA'S SUIT
AGAINST NORTH CAROLINA

Washington, Jan. 5.-Negotiations
are in progress here looking to dis
missal Of Cuba's suit in the Supreme
Court against North Carolina to col
fect upon s2.1s6.9ee railroad bonds is
sued by State officials during recon-
-StrtfetieH -days-and- repudiated as
fraudulent
The bonds, it is reported. were do
mated to a Cuban hospital. and doubt
regarding authority given TO attor-
neys to bring suit in Cuba's@ behalf
Is raised.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-06
FRANKLIN BANKER TAKES
POSITION IN NORFOLK.

Norfolk. Va. Jan. 5.-With the be-
ginning OF a new year. John D.. Abs
-bitthas assumed the presidency OF the
Mercantile Bank. succeeding J. g. Me-
Neal. resigned. who has become chair-
man of the board OF directors. Mr.. ABB;
bitt came to Norfolk this week from
Franklin. where he has been head az
the Merchants and Farmers Bank Tor
several years,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-06
HIGH WIND DOES
DAMAGE. In ALABAMA

Montgomery, Ala. Jan. "a cyclone
struck Dothan at O'Clock this morn
ing, passing through the heart of the
city. Considerable property damage
was done. Pedestrians were knocked
down. but no deaths were reported.
Plate glass windows were blown in.
The Episcopal church and courthouse
were damaged One wall of the Do
than Mercantile Store was torn out and
several residences wrecked.
The wind lasted two minutes and the
path of the storm was a narrow one
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-06
Hints For Grip Season
Bad Colds Grippe Pneumonia Are Caused BY Very Small
Plants Called Germs, That Come From the Mouth
or Nose of Persons Suffering From Them

A person gets the germs into his body by breathing
into the mouth the drops spray that have been
sneezed coughed out into the by the sick person
Or else he gets the germs into his body by putting into
the mouth something that is soed by the spit of the sick
person.
The germs do not poison person when he is feeling
we'll and strong readily when he is weak and tired
and chilled.
Therefore, to prevent these diseases
A. Keep the germs from getting into the mouth
B. Keep the body strong
G. If you get SICK do rt the germs get to others
To prevent the germs from getting into your mouth
/. Keep away from persons who coughing or
sneezng
9 Do not put into the mouth fingers, pencils or other
things except food.
3. Do not drink out of cup others without wash
ing it.
4. Keep away from crowds.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-06
REJECTS PART OF
ENTENTE'S DEMANDS

London, Jan. 5.-The Greek govern
ment,, acting In harmony with the King,
has decided to reject certain clauses
of the entente note demanding repara-
ton in consequence of the recent fight
ing at Athens. Reuters correspondent
at Athens telegraphs. "a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-06
Again Advance Price OF Crude Oil.

Pittsburg, Jan. 5.-Pennsylvania
crude oil today came within five cents
a barrel of the goal for which pros
ducers have been contending for
many years when the principal pur-
chasing agencies announced today an
advance Of ten cents to $2.90.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-06
To Erect Handsome Church.

Baltimore, Md. Jan. 5.--Baptists,
headed by Joshua Lowering, former
president of the Southern Baptist Con-
vention. plan to erect here the hand
soonest Baptist Church in the coun-
try.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-06
Yours respectfully.

n.
In reply to this. the letter of DIR.
Chandler was read. and stated that a
special meeting of the hoard would he
called immediately to consider the
resignation. The superintendent said
also that If he had the authority to
do so. Il would dismiss you at once"
A discussion OF the case ensued,
and on motion Of Mr.. Long. the board
passed the following opinion: In
view of the Communications just read
in the hearing of the School Board,
move that the resignation Of G. A.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-06
Bacterioioeist At Petersburg.

Bacter1OiOG1st At PcteFsbuFg.
Miss n. D. Whitehead. graduate Oe
st. Luke's Hospital. and formerly ~
1.-The stan Of DR.. X. D. Graves city
bacteriologist here. has been Appo1n9@
ed Petersburg city bactsr4ologtn
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-06
Desired 10 Resign.
Richmond. Va. Jan. 3.

kIchmond. va, Jan. ., TT
Or J. y G. Chandler
Dear Sir.---I herewith tender my
resignation as an instructor In the
school system to take eltecteat once.
| have considered II an honor and
"A pleasure to have taught In the sys-
tern for the pas; four years. where my
work has been considered good |
beg Of you to accept my resignation
at nnra
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-06
R|OO|Ck DISMISSED
SUMNAR|LY BY BOARD
Assistant Principal Confcsses to Have
Made False Statement to Secure
Teachers Certificate
UNEXPECTED TURN In
SCHOOL SITUATION
Assistant Principal of Bellevue school
Attempts to Resign, But School
Board Preferred TO Dismiss Him.
Makes No Explanation.

Declining 10 aCceR resignation
tefdered yesterday morning, the
School Board yesterday afternoon dis
missed G. y. Riddick. assistant prin-
cipal Of Bellevue School. from fur
Their connection With the city school
system This action is the result of
an investigation growing out O.:
charges OF misconduct and 1ncompe-
tency preferred several DAYS ago
against Rlddisk by X \. Thomas. q
teacher in the school.
Made MisStatemcnt
II developed tina; Riddick. III ap-
plying for certificate to teach un-
der the city schoo! system. stated 10
the examining board that he had re-
ceived years course in Gettysburg
College. It was learned yesterday.
however, that such Was not the case
and that he had made false state
ments when applying for a permit 10
teach. He was called 10 the office of
superintendent Chandler and con-
fronted with the charge. which he ad-
mitted 10 be true. lie then imIne-
diately sent in hls resignation TO Or.
Chandler.
Later ir the day the school Board
was called together by Or. Chandler
for consultation In the matter. and
The resignation of Riddick was pre-
scented.
The following letter was read to the
board:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-06
To BE Notable Event.

It is believed that when the troops
arrive in the city they will be greeted
by an outpouring of citizens that will
make the event one that will long he
remembered. The signal giving notice
of the detrainment of the soldiers will
give the people ample opportunity to
take positions along the line of march.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-06

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CONTINUED on Third PaGs.l
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-06
Briefly

the news from all Vir-
ginia appears daily in
The Virginian.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-06

Continued on Fifth Page,)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-06
Society

happenings from the
whole State are printed
frs. in The Virginian.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-04
ONE SOLUTION Of
HEADLIGHT CLARE
No Beam of Reflected Light
Above az Inches at Dis
lance of rs Feet.

WASHINGTON. March s.-The
problem OF headlights. at least for
the time being, seems 10 be best
met. according to Chairman o. L.
Yellott Of the A. A. A. legislative
board by the simple suggestion Of
the Society of Automobile Engi-
neers that mo beam Of reflected
light shall rise above AZ inches at
a distance of 10 feet" This de-
cisiOn is the outcome of much
study and experiments during the
past year and adheres closely TO the
California plan Of bending the lamp
brackets in such a way as to d.
vert the rays TO the ground.
In compiling an up-to-date uni
form motor vehicle and traffic law,
when is about ready for circula-
ton. the A. A. A. legislative chair
man has thus covered the head
lights question:
CLEARING Headlights. II shall be
unlawful 10 use on a vehicle of any
kind operated on the public high
ways OF this state any lighting de-
vice of over four candlepower
equipped with a reflector. unless the
same shall be so designed, DETECTED,
or arranged that no portion of the
beam of reflected light, when
measured 10 feet. or more ahead of
the lamps. shall rise above AZ inch
es from the level surface on which
the vehicle stands under all cundi-
tons of load. Spot-lights shall not
be used except when projecting
their rays directly on the ground
and at a distance not exceeding 60
feet in front of the vehicle"
How to Focus Lights.
To ascertain when a light is AZ
inches from the ground at a dis
lance of rs feet in front of the car,
the following instructions are given;
"(a) Have the light focused so
that the reflected rays will be con-
densed in solid volume as much as
possible, and so as to eliminate
stray rays as far as possible. To
focus a light. place the car in front
of a building or any perpendicular