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Evening journal., 1919-07-18
FAIR PROFIT NEED NEED
OF ELECTRIC lines
Capital Will Not Invest
Where Laws Handicap, A.
Merritt Taylor Says
ANiES WANT
EXACT JUSTICE

WASHINGTON. July is.-states and
municipalities which continue TO pre-
vent electric railways from establish
ing rates required TO yield inviting re-
turns on the capital invested will be
unable TO find capital 10 finance their
future needs This opinion was eX-
pressed yesterday by A. Merritt Taylor,
former head Of Philadelphias Depart
ment Of Transit, In a memorandum on
the valuation OF electric railway prop
critics fled with The Federal Electric
RailWaJ Commission.
The Commission appointed by Pres
ident Wilson 10 investigate the cOndl-
tlons Of the street railways Of the coun-
try, is hearing testimony from repre-
sentaliyes OF the American Railways
Association.
An electric railway company said
Mr.. Taylors memorandum, "ensaged IN
a legitimate construction enterprise, is
entitled 10 charge rates for service
which will yield a profitable return on
the true cost Of establishing and de
yelopng It's property and business.
Anything short Of this means conhsca-
tion Of money invested in public serv-
ice
In order that exact Justice shall be
accorded an parties at interest, an cleo
tric railway property must be valued at
the true, legitimate cost Of IFS estab-
lishment and development up 10 the
date when the valuation is made.
"lf I'm the early stages Of develop
ment the net results Of operation pro
duce a return which Is short Of the
amount required 10 duly compensate
the owners Of capital invested IN the
property for IFS use during such period
and 10 provide for normal depreciation
and obsolescence. such shortage. plus
accrued interest on the accumulated
portions Of Just return withheld from
investors, must necessarily be consid
cred 10 be- part Of the cost Of the de
velopment Of the property and iis busi-
ness and be included as an element Of
value.
III an electric railway property he
valued as Is proposed by impractical
theoristsl at its cost less depreciation
and obsolescence. or at what would be
the cost Of reproducing 1t less depre-
ciation and adolescence. In instances
where the net revenue has been insult
ficient 10 WELD a return on the capital
investment thereon duly compensatory
for the service performed and the risks
assumed, whore the net revenue has
been insufficient 10 provide for depre-
citation and obsolescence in addition 10
yielding a Just return upon the capital.
such valuation is uniustihsble and rates
based thereon are connscatory.
"An electric railway enterprise Is en-
titled 10 charge such rates as are re-
qured to protect the capital legitimate
ly invested therein and % yield 10 the
Evening journal., 1919-07-18
ENGLAND ABSORBING
HER FIGHTING MEN

LONDON.-(By Mai) UNITED Press)
Since the armistice 2,75OO0O British
soldiers have been discharged, Of which
number only 100000 remain unem-
ployed
This means that so per cent OF the
fighting men have been absorbed into
industry. and statisticians claim that
this is a greater proportion than France.
Italy or the United. states can show.
There has always been a certain per-
centage Of out-of-works-kn in
pre-war days as the mighty unem-
ployed," and experts consider that in
view Of the great influx Of female labor
into the market, present figures show
satisfactory progress.
Evening journal., 1919-07-18

Since May I. 1900 pieces Of land or
other property have changed owner
ship. according TO the records OF the
Street and Sewer Department Three
hundred transfers have been recorded
since June 80 and there are still scores
Of deeds IN the Recorder Of Deeds office
yet TO be recorded.
Evening journal., 1919-07-18

tion Of the street railway problem.
were advocated by two other witnesses
before the commission
Mortimer 4 Cooley. dean 0f the Uni
versity Of Michigan. said that ne be
Eeyed In municipal ownership because
he thought II the best and quickest
way 10 convince the public that u is
not desirable. II would be a case Of
giving candy 10 a person who wants
10 until 10 gives that person the
stOmachache.' ne sad.
W: d. George. one Of the receivers
for the Pittsburgh Railways Company.
advocated the adoption Of the service
at-cost PLAN lie said that he had
come 10 the conclusion that this was
the probable solution OF street rail
way problems after being one OF the
three receivers In charge OF the pits
burgh lines for six months.
Mr.. George said that he entered upon
his recelvership In a critical mood, %
but that his practical experience had
taught him th9 the management has
been doing the best that 70 could I'M
der the circumstances. Despite the
fact that fares have been advanced ir
Pittsburgh The lines. now are not max.
! ing operating expenses. he testified.
Evening journal., 1919-07-18
MuRnERER OBTAINS STAY.

OSSlNING, n Y, July i8. United
Press Execution OF Gordon Fawcett
Handy for murder Of an employe OF
the East Brooklyn Savings Bank. has
been delayed through an appeal flled
by his attorneys without his consent
His death was set for the week be-
ginning July %.
Evening journal., 1919-07-18
TEACHERS OF ENGLISH
WANTED AT PRAGUE

PRAGUE. Czecho- -Slovaklas-( (By Mall
United Press. Teachers OF English
are wanted in Prague and wanted bad
ly. You can't get an English lesson
at any price In Prague, unless you were
one Of the flrst 10 decvide you wanted
10 learn English and signed up ahead
Of time.
A wave Of learning English has swept
over Bohemia. Everybody wants 10 do
u, or else learn American az the
Language is often called, thanks TO
President Wilson.
Formerly the Czecho Slovaks had 10
learn German as the official language
Now everyone wants 20 know English.
Evening journal., 1919-07-18

Rent your store through a'want Ad
IN this paper.
Evening journal., 1919-07-18
MANY PROPERTY SALES.

The Want Ads give fun Information
for the worker.
Milford chronicle., 1919-06-06
HERE Is HOW KENT DOES IT

In most all of the newspapers in
Kent county the following notice ap-
peared, which gives definite informa-
ton to the people interested in the
payment of the annual licenses in the
month of June, and we print this in
the Chronicle so that the lower part
of Kent county can be well informed
thru its columns for one reason. but
mainly because it is a contrast with
the very meagre notice made to the
people of Sussex county to inform them
as to the facts requiring the annual
license fees to be paid. The Kent no
tice reads as follows:
Notice is hereby given that to all
State licenses and tax due June 1st,
1919, and not paid on or before the
Both day of June 1919, a penalty of
five per centum will be added; all Ii
censes not paid in July an additional
penalty of ten per centum will be add
ed, and on all licenses noHpaid during
the month of August a further penalty
of ten per centum will be added, max
ing a total of twenty-five per centum
on all licenses paid after the month
of August, in accordance with Code
Section 1876 of the Revised Code 1915,
Laws of Delaware.
JACOB HEYD,
CLERK of the Peace, Kent County"
The Levy Court of Kent County GER
tainly has a more wide scope of bust
ness view than has that of Sussex on
this line of business.
Milford chronicle., 1919-06-06
BROADKILN NECK

The farmers in this vicinity are busy
picking strawberries and cutting peas.
Prof j. Harold Short of Stanford,
Conn, spent the weekend with his
mother, Mrs. Annie Short.
Willard Short made a business trip
to Philadelphia on Saturday.
Miss Eugenia Wiltbank is spending
some time in Philadelphia.
Miss Mary Reed has returned home
after spending some time in Philadel-
phia.
Miss Eleanor Moore spent the week
end with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Moore.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jones and son,
Frank, Jr., spent the weekend with
friends here.
John Clever spent Sunday with Will
liam Coverdale.
Miss Flossie Fitzgerald is visiting
Miss Minnie Reed
Don't forget the Y. p B., which
meets at the home of Miss Ruth Will
liams on Tuesday evening, June 10.
Everybody welcome.
Wedding bells rang again in this
vicinity on Sunday evening when Miss
Huldah Short. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Short, became the bride
of James O'Neil of Glendale, on Sun
day evening at the NJ. P. Parsonage
by the Rev. NJ. f. Hungerford Mr.. and
Mrs. O'Neil will reside at Marcus
Hook where Mr. O'Neil is employed.
Miss Nellie Morgan is visiting her
aunt, Mrs Amanda Reed.
Milford chronicle., 1919-06-06
VERNON


Miss Ellen Hopkins will perform a
W. c. l. commencement on June 10.
Mr.. and Mrs. George r. Ross re-
Gently entertained as their guests Mr.
and Mrs. James G. Jester, Mr.. and
Mrs. John G. Jester and children, Mr.
and Mrs. William S. Smith and daugh-
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Jester and
daughter, Mrs. J. o. Roraback, R.
Wesley Ross and Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd
Turner and children.
Milton Hopkins attended the COM
mencement at Harrington on Tuesday
evening.
Mrs. Frank Hanson has returned to
Wilmington.
All are invited to attend Children's
Day services next Sunday morning at
Union NJ. P. Church. An excellent pro-
gram is being prepared by Superin-
tendent Collins, Mrs. Alice Ross, Mrs.
Otis Stafford and Miss Ellen Hopkins.
A picnic was held at Anderson's
last Saturday afternoon which was
very enjoyable.
Some of our citizens enjoyed the
various attractions at Harrington on
Decoration Day.
Mrs. Andrew Thawley of Whining
ton and Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Schaeffer
spent the weekend with relatives.
William Draper of Greenwood has
been the guest of Benjamin Draper.
Jesse Ward, Jr., has returned from
a several days visit in Wilmington and
Philadelphia.
Milton Hopkins spent Sunday at
Dover.
Miss Lucy Pierson has been spend
ing several days with her sister near
Greensboro.
Strawberries are bringing good
prices.
The farm house at which Otis Stat
ford resides is being repaired.
During the good weather the farm
ers have finished corn planting and
A new family has taken possession
of the farm ON which Archibald Cahall
has resided for several years.
Miss Minnie Price of New Castle
county spent the weekend at home.
The friends of Wesley NJ. E. Church
are rehearsing for Children's Day.
Better attend the Chautauqua in
Milford next week. 1t will be helpful
as well as amusing.
Milford chronicle., 1919-06-06
Give ATTENTION
TO IMPLEMENTS
Overhaul Iron Boxes in Hubs of
Wheels of PIOws, RakeS and
Similar Tools.
new ONE EASILY INSERTED
Where Axles Are Badly Worn on Un-
der Side They May Be Reversed
Put Machines Under Cover to
Protect From Weather.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
The high cost OF farm machinery un-
doubtedly has resulted in the carrying
over of a large amount of old equip
ment for use next spring. With the
fall work out of the way, attention
should be given to the repair of all this
equipment.
Inspect Iron Boxes.
Special attention should be given to
the iron boxes in the hubs in the iron
wheels of plOws, planters, cultivaters,
hay rakes and similar tools. These
boxes are replaceable and can easily
be removed by unscrewing the large
nut on the outside of the wheel that
holds these boxes in place. When this
nut is removed a few taps of the ham,
mer will usually drive the box out of
the hub and new one can easily be
inserted. These boxes are numbered
so that it is not difficult matter to
obtain duplicates from the local imple-
ment dealer. However, it may be nee
essary to order these from supply
houses in distant cities, and it is ad-
vlsable to attend to this matter at
once, so that the new boxes can be put
in the wheel before the tools are need
ed for next springs work.
Repairing AxIes.
If the axles are badly worn on the
under side, sometimes they can be re
versed and turned upside down, or
they can be replaced with new axles.
Where this is impossible, they can
be repaired by using Bab-
bitt metal.
After the implement has been thor
Oughly overhauled and repaired, it
should be given a good coat of paint.
If the old paint is gone or badly worn,
It is advisable to apply a coat of lin
seed oil with a small amount of paint /
rs the first coat over the woodwork.
After this is thoroughly dried, a sec
Dnd coat can be applied over the entire .
machine. Mold boards and shares Of
Milford chronicle., 1919-06-06
MILLSBORO

Miss Ola Scott of Florence, n. j., is
a guest of Miss Della Coffin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Bridger OF
Bladenboro, n. c., have been guests
of MIR. and Mrs. w. B. Atkins.
I On Tuesday evening Miss Hilda Bur
ton gave a river party in honor of her
guests Miss Edith Sparklin of Wyo-
ming and Miss Ruth Messick of Frank
ford. The party was composed of the
younger set of the town and they were
conveyed to Oak Orchard in a large
motor boat recently purchased by F.
H. Burton
Mrs. S. P. TOadvine of Wilmington
has been visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. A. Houston, and on her return
home Wednesday afternoon she was
accompanied by her mother.
Commencement exercises were held
in Dodd's Hall last Friday evening
and the four members of the class
Miss Hilda Burton, Eddie Carey, Floyd
Rust and William Davis delivered
their orations in a very pleasing man
ner. DR.. Samuel G. Schmucker of
West Chester spoke on "The New Am
erican' and the lesson the lecture con-
tanned was a splendid one and would
greatly aid the class and all whom he
to become more like his ideal
New American if the standard por-
trayed by him were followed. The
diplomas were presented by Supt. E.
J. Hardesty, which he preceded by a
short talk.
4. P. Quattlander entertained his
Sunday school class, "The Progress
sives," at his home on Wednesday
night
At a meeting of the Sunday school
BOARD of Grace NJ. E. Church it was
lecided to have the Children's Day
on the evening of June %.
A baby boy was born unto Mr.. and
hrs. William Ellingsworth on Monday
fternOOn
Milford chronicle., 1919-06-06
RECALLSOLO ROME
ancient Coin of Surprising His
toric Interest.
Two Thousand Years Since II Came
From the Mint, What a Story of
Adventures This Token
Could Tell

A coin 1000 years old, which may
have repOsed In the treasure box of
Roman senator, passed from hand
to hand In the dice games of members
Of the Roman imperial guard, been
tossed to the rabble by a patriclan as
he passed through the streets on his
way to the baths, or thrown to a
victorious gladiator by one of the yes.
tai virgins, now is in the possession
Of Arthur S. Hibler, United States i'm
migrant Inspector at New Orleans. On
fits way to Mexico, where it was OBJ
tained by its present owner, the coin
may have been carried as a keepsake
by one of the Spanish cOnquerOrs and
exchanged for the gold and Jewels
Of the Aztecs. Two thousand years
afford ample time to pass through
few adventures.
The coin is valued by Mr.. Hibler,
not only for its age but for the queer
history attached to his gaining pos
session of it. While he claims he Is
not superstitiOus, he admits he regards
the coin as a good luck l.lisman. The
piece was sold to him by a Mexican,
who wished to cross the border at
Brownsville, Tex, and had not enough
money for his toll. To pay his way
across the international bridge he Of
fered the coin with several others to
Mr. Hibler, asserting that 1t had a
strange significance and a blessing at
tached to it. It had been given him,
he said, by the mother of a member
OF Villas band, who had been MUIR
dered in cafe brawl. As he lay dy-
ing, he had begged the man to take
a handkerchief, stained with his life
blood, to his mother The Mexican .
had sworn to fulfill the trust, and
delivered the handkerchief to the. old
woman. She opened the corner ef the
handkerchief, which was knotted
tightly and took out several coins.
Then she retired into an inner room
and. returned, placed a small silvery
disk in the messengers hand saying
it was a talisman that would mean
much to its possessor.
The coin is small and white, re
sembling a modern United States dime
in size and color. On its front is a
relief of a Roman emperor, with the
"Domitian VIII, Imp. !
and several other characters
which are indistinguishable. On the
reverse side is what seems to be a re-
production of the temple erected in
by Solomon. It is worn
thin by the touch of the millions Of
hands in which It must have rested
Il have no doubt that it is genuine"
Mr.. Hibler said. "But how did 1t
come into the possession Of the VII
ista banditf Well-duien sabe?"
Milford chronicle., 1919-06-06
.SALE-RENT- -WANT-LOST

II you have q want that you think some one can
fill. take in the whole field at once by inserting
want advertisement in the MILFORD CHRONICLE.
II YOU have something for sale. or have lost any
thing. put an ad. in this column If you want re-
suits. The rateis one cent word for each insertion
NOTICE-To all users of this column All ads
in the Cent a Word Column" MUST be paid for
in advance. No advertisement will be accepted
for this column under anv other conditions.
Milford chronicle., 1919-06-06
UTILIZE R0UGHAGES
WITH BEEF CATTLE
Increased Demands on Farmers
to Save Grain Supply.
Corn Slower Can Be Used to Best Ad-
vantage Early in Winter - Other
Coarse Feeds May Be Given to
Feeder Steers.

The coming of peace will increase,
not diminish, the demands made on
the farmers of this country for the
saving Of grain and utilization to the
fullest extent Of all coarse roughages
such as cheap hay, straw and stover
in all It's various forms. The waste
OF stover or other roughages In the
field will be reproach and one which
is emphasized all the more by the
high price of hay which, to a large ex-
Milford chronicle., 1919-06-06
TUGS LAUNCHED AT ABBOTTs,

Two tugs have been launched at
Abbott's Shipyards in South Milford
this week. One was put in the water
on Monday and one yesterday. These
tugs were built for harbor work in
New York harbOr for the Standard Oil
Company. This week the keels for
five barges having a length of 127 feet
and beam of "a feet are being laid by
the Abbott Company for the Standard
Oil Company.
Milford chronicle., 1919-06-06
"0UT OF LOVE- CLUB
UNIQUE ORGANIZATION
Members Are Girls Rescued by
Salvation Army.

The "Out Of Love" Club is one Of
the Important club organizations main
tanned by the Salvation Army in this
country. In every large city where
there is a Salvation Army corps girls
who have been helped back into the
normal pace Of a workaday world are
proud Of the membership in this club
Disappointed, loveless girls who do not
forget kindnesses shown them in their
hour Of greatest need give out of love
to help other girls receive the same
friendliness. In a simple, quiet way,
this unique idea has been maintained
for over 20 years.
In every large city in the country
there are girls who have needed the
illustrations of the Salvation Army.
After they have been helped and sent
on their way again they become life
members of this club if they so desire.
Only girls are admitted who have given
good account of themselves for at
st one month in the positions found
ZEN. by the~Salvation Army after
ital or home
~ YES to keep
u 'ness and
ne v Army has
-.t-ie ra
Milford chronicle., 1919-06-06
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Nine room house on Nc
Colley St, Milford, Del. Address J. L..
Abbott Milford 6-6-u
FOR SALE-One or two more stacks of
top fodder. Will also rent a small tenant
house to good farm laborer Thomas r.
Wilson, Prime Hook Neck 1t
WILL SELL my driving horse. We
have moved in town and do not need
her. VIII work anywhere, sound and
solid; also a 3-year-old colt. Mrs. b.
Dickerson, Houston, Del 6-6-2tp
Milford chronicle., 1919-06-06
PERSONAL MENTIONS

Mrs. Susan Carlisle and daughter,
Mrs. Hester O'Brien, of Buffalo, N. Y,
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Darwin S.
Collins.
Milford chronicle., 1919-06-06
AUTOMOBILES AUTOMOBILES

One model 81 Overland touring car.
just painted, new tires, electric lights,
electric starter. A good used car.
One five passenger touring car, good
running condition. These cars are posi-
lively to be sold for the high dollar.
If you want good used car, attend this
sale.
Also. Garage selling out, will sell lot OF
automobile repairs and blacksmith tools
among them l three gallon grease gun;
lot OF new Ford parts, hubs, springs, rad
Jus rods, bearings, etc. One set Of new
56-inch crown tenders for Ford. Lot of
new guaranteed tires, 30X3 and 30x315
Among the blacksmith tools you VIII
nnd good tire set and good tire bender
taking up to a 4-inch tire. Lot Of new
bolts, etc.
HARNEssI
The regular run of harness. Lot Of new
ana second hand harness, including sew
eral pairs of good double reins good hair
race collars, Is, ls and 20 inch.
This will be another High Dollar PIo
Sale. From 80 to so fine pigs and choice
shoats. All to be sold for what they
bring.
few good horses and mules from sur
rounding country.
Several good cows and heifers, inelud-
ing Guernsey COW, 6 years old fresh i'm
short time now giving milk; one Jer-
sey COW, years old an extra good butter
COW; one black COW, 6 years old, half
H,oIstein, now. giving "a quarts day. A
nice bunch of cows, all in good flesh
, wagons and carriages of all kinds AL
Kinds OF farming implements.
REMEMBER, Last sale of the Season.
brlng IN what you have and come get
What you haven't. I sell everything
J. S. WILLIS.
Jonn BAKER, Lincoln, Del.
Aucuoheer Phone 204-13
Milford chronicle., 1919-06-06
NOTICE

Owing to difficulties in arranging
sale, the public sale advertised in this
paper for Glen Poole has been called
off. The word came too late as the
form with the sale notice had already
gone to press.
GLEN POOLE,
6-6-1tp Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1919-06-06

Glen Poole's public sale, advertised
in another column of this paper, has
been called off.
Milford chronicle., 1919-06-06

We pay taxes to support our Exten-
sion work. Let's get the most out Of It
through group cooperation with our Coun-
ty Agents through the Farm Bureau
Milford chronicle., 1919-06-06
6-6-1tp

Genuine Sphing Lamb. Davis Meat
Market. 6-6-tf
Milford chronicle., 1919-06-06
MILFORD
BAZAAR
Last and Largest
Auction Sale
of>the Season,
June IA,
Id 2 p. m.

at p. m.
/ will close my auction sale from the
above date until SEPTEMBER 6, when
/ will reopen at the same stand, which
have purchased and am remodelng.
/ will have for private sale between
horses and cattle.
Milford chronicle., 1919-06-06
WILSON ENDORSES
sALVATIoN ARMY.

4 WILSON ENDORSES 4
= SALVATION ARMY. p
= President Wilson. burdened 4
Z as he is, found time to cable p
q his endorsement of the Saliva 2
tiOn Army Home Service Fund p
Z Campaign, which will be con- p
q Quoted during the week Of n
Z May 1925. The cablegram: n
Z Commander Miss e. Booth, n
Personal, Salvation Army, p
100 West Fourteenth street, n
4 New York; n
! am very much interested p
l to know that the Salvation "a
! Army is about to enter into a n
! campaign for a sustaining n
/ fund. feel that the Saliva n
l tion Army needs no commen- n
! datlon from me. The love n
! and gratitude It has ELECTED n
from the troops Is sufficient "a
! evidence Of the work II has "a
! done, and ! feel that | should n
not so much commend it as to EI
! congratulate Il. Cordially and H'
sincerely yours, "A
WOODROW WILSON. ~
II
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Milford chronicle., 1919-06-06

Cattle Feeding at Straw stack-Not
a Good Way to Feed Straw but
Shows How Stock viii Utilize
Roughage.
tent, may be replaced by them. To
utilize corn stOver to best advantage
it should be used early in the winter,
saving other rOuehages until later.
Other coarse roughages may also be
used to better advantage by feeding
them to dry cows and feeder steers,
saving the more desirable roughages
for breeding animals and calves. Dry
sand steers may be wintered large
ghages alone by beginning
4 earlier in the winter, be-
IN to lose weight. This
true of the cattle
Southwestern states
Nrea Of the South
= IRE in somewhat
y % Id be fed more
eeIaA tle, at least
-eIr the winter