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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-03-12

A nationwide movement
to further that spirit upon
which the welfare of
humanity, the future of
the world depends. The
Spirit Of the Cross, and
of the risen, triumphant
Christ.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-03-12

-Stickpin. large ruby. Re-
ward Call Herald office mill
Milford chronicle., 1920-06-04
SUSSEX TO SPEND s1s6,s81.s5

The Sussex County Commissioners
have appropriated s1S6,331.35 for the
running expenses for the fiscal year
as follows: General county purposes,
S74,53254; maintenance of dirt road
and bridges, S31 ,676.33; special road
maintenance, S27,949.70; bonded in
debtedness, S42.S56.21; poor fund,
S5,5S9.94; witness and jury fund, 49,
1868.
Appropriations to the several dis
tricts of the county for the upkeep of
the roads, bridges and drainage are:
First Representative district, s4,065.-
81; Second, $3,7S0.54; Third, $S,572.-
II; Fourth, $1,SS03s; Fifth, S4,1S7.28;
Sixth, $2,S46.20; Seventh, $2,733.T;
Eighth, S1,S79.4S; Ninth, S2,221.09;
Tenth S5,O59.61.
Special road allowances for each
district are First Representative dis
trict, S3,5S7.4S; Second, $2.2S577;
Third, $S,151.91; Fourth, s1,65916;
Fifth, S3,650.54; Sixth, $2,511.36; Sew
enth, 81, 412.15; Eighth, s1,21719;
Ninth, s1.959.7s; Tenth, s4.464.37.
The authorities, according to the
appropriation and with the State al
lowance Of $1,000 for each Of the dis
tricts, will spend on maintenance OF
roads and bridges, other than perma-
nent highways, the sum Of S69,626.0S.
Milford chronicle., 1920-06-04
Y Y Y Y
MeADOO METHODS

A short time ago Mr.. McAdoo was
calling attention to what he chaac-
terized as the enormous profits made
by certain coal companies, and cited
an instance of one concern that paid
an income tax for 1917 based on a
profit of 1000 per cent on its capital
stock. 1t has since come to light that
the company in question has a capi-
talization of only $4,000 but its in
vested capital amounts to S427,17S.
Based on the latter figure the profits
amounted to only "a per cent. OF
course that rate is altogether too
high, but that is no reason why the
minds of the people should be in
famed by such statements as that in
dulged in by Mr.. McAdoo. "A half
truth is worse than a falsehood many,
many times" as Senator Smoot says,
and if Mr. McAdoo's deception in the
matter of coal profits is an indica-
ton of the style of campaign he will
conduct if nominated at San Fran
cisco, the American people would bet
ter be on their guard.
Milford chronicle., 1920-06-04
FRANKFORT

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bunting, form
erly of this town, but who have lived
in Newberne, n. c., for the last fif-
teen years have been visiting relatives
here.
Miss Frances White of Philadel-
phia was a recent visitor to this
town.
The Auxiliary Society gave a So
cial to their members and friends last
Friday evening in the Presbyterian
Church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Eashum of
Philadelphia have been visiting Mr..
and Mrs Andrew ]. Eashum.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Ridgely Harrington
of Dover have been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Ebe Walters.
The members of the NJ. E. Sunday
school are rehearsing for the Chill
dren's Day exercises which they eX-
pect to have Sunday morning.
Asher E. Collins of Philadelphia
has been spending a few days here
with his family.
According to the new time table
the morning train now leaves at 6:34
and is due in Philadelphia at 11:00
- NAONhs AAAo - NAN AhQol AAhROA eeAAb
change. The other northbound is in
the afternoon at 1913. The south
bound trains are 11:5S a. N. and 1884
p. m.
Mrs. Ward W. Daisey is visiting
her sister, Mrs. George Trimble, in
Seaford and Mrs. Nellie Hickman
Smith of Eastville, Va.
The subject for the morning SER
vice this Sunday at the Presbyterian
Church will be, Hold Fast to the
Things that remain"
The annual town meeting will be
held Saturday afternoon in the
school house for the purpose of elect
ing two town commissioners.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Williams of
New York are here visiting their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Williams
and Mr.. and Mrs. James G. Hudson.
Mrs. George A. Furnam is visiting
Wilmington and Philadelphia friends.
High School Notes
Prof. and Mrs. Clifford e. Timmons
entertained at a dinner Thursday the
teachers in the high school and the
members Of the graduating class. The
teachers were Earl D. Bardner, Miss
Eleanor Keefe. Those of the class
were: Ebe McCabe, Ruth Messick,
Marguerite West, Miriam Chamber
lain, Naomi Dasey and Eva Long.
The commencement exercises will
be held Friday evening, June IL. SEN
ator Josiah Wolcott will be the
speaker. Mr.. Wolcott at one time
was principal of the Frankford school.
He was successful as a teacher here,
and was successful in making a num-
Der Of friends which he has retain
ed.
Next Sunday morning Rev. Ford,
pastor Of the NJ. E. Church viii preach
the baccalaureate sermon in that
church.
Milford chronicle., 1920-06-04
WILL RESTORE AMERICAN
RIGHTS

There is going to be a determined
fight on the part OF Republicans in
Congress to restore to our cOastwise
ships the right to use the Panama
Canal free of tolls. It will be re-
membered that the privilege was talk
en- from them after President Wilson
had personally appealed to Congress
for the repeal Of the free tolls pro-
vision of the Panama Canal Act The
Presidents appeal was shrouded in
mystery. Il shall not know" said he,
"how to deal with other matters of
even greater delicacy and nearer con-
sequence if you do not-grant ii to me
in ungrudging measure" He referred
to support of his policy of repeal.
What Mr. Wilson had in mind when
he made that dark allusion has never
been revealed, nor can the public un-
derstand wherein the country has
benefited by compelling our ships to
pay tolls through our own canal Sen
ator Knox, who was Secretary of /
State when the Panama Canal Act 7
containing the original exemption was
passed, is heartily in favor of restor-
ing that legislation. Bills with that
end in view already have been intro
iuced by Senators Poindexter and
3orah, and before the end of the ses-
lion action upon them may be ex-
,ected.
Milford chronicle., 1920-06-04
REQUIEM

Who killed the treaty?
"I," said Woodrow,
81, with my No!
l killed the Treaty."
Who saw it die?
81 did," said Hi,
"Squased like a fly.
l saw II die"
Who'll lay it out?
81 will" said Lodge,
Il will not dodge,
I'll lay it out"
Who'll send it roses?
81" said George Moses.
Mice prickly poosies,
I'll send it roses"
Who'll toll the bell?
a." said Bill Borah,
She'll be a roarer!
III toll the Dell.
Who'll build the box?
81" said Phil Knox.
Something that locks,
I'll build the box"
Who'll give the Grafton?
81" Reed from Missouri!
"Hell's bells and fury!
I'll give the Grafton"
Who'll dig the grave?
"We," said the people.
"If we would save
What the Lord gave
Well dig the grave"
Boston Transcrip'
Milford chronicle., 1920-06-04
y y y n
McADOOED RAILROADS

In a statement that is likely to mis-
lead many people Interstate Commerce
Commissioner Woolley said recently
that the Interstate Commerce Com
mission has been concerned over the
traffic situation ever since a fortnight
after the end of Federal control.
''The breakdown in service started
almost Immediately" said Mr. Wool
ley. The inference the public would
naturally draw from this manner of
making the statement would be that
the breakdown was the result of re-
turn to private control-that inef-
fcient private control is responsible
for the impairment Of the service.
There are other facts that should
be taken into consideration, however.
As stated recently by Mr.. S. Davies
Warfeld, of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad at a hearing before the In
terstate Commerce Committee of the
Senate, when Mr.. McAdoo took con-
troll Of the railroads many Of them
had millions of dollars in their treas
uries; when he turned them back
their treasures were empty. During
the period of Government control
equipment deteriorated; the con
struetion of terminals and switching
facilities had not been increased in
proportion to the growing needs of
trafic; the well-formed organizations
which had been built up under pri-
vate control had been destroyed
Moreover almost Immediately after
the return Of the railroads to private
ownership a large number of rail-
way workmen went on strike and not
all Of them are yet back at work. The
strike resulted in tying up loaded
freight cars far from their destination,
making unloading Of the cars and
their restoration to service impossi-
BILE. The Administration had induced
the railroad employees to defer their
threatened strike on the promise to
reduce the cost Of living. Instead of
reducing the cost Of living the course
Of the Administration has been such
as to increase the cost.
Although the strike was unjustif-
able and tended further to increase
the cost of living, it was that broken
promise Of the Administration that
furnished the basis for the cessation
of work. The statement by Mr.. Wool
ley, therefore, which leaves the in
ference that return to private own
ership was the cause Of a breakdown
in transportation, is misleading and
unfair to the public. At the time Mr.
McAdoo took control Of the railroads
they were not in first class condition,
it must be admitted Returns from
freight and passenger rates had been
insufficient to keep up the equipment
and operate the roads in the most
efficient manner. But deplorable as
the condition was at the time he took
charge Of them, Mr.. McAdoo and his
successor turned them over to the
private owners in a worse condition.
Having bungled the job himself,
Mr.. McAdoo suddenly quit it in order
to secure the higher emoluments that
were offered by moving picture con-
cern. His successor, Mr.. Hines, con
tinued Mr.. McAdoo's policies until the
time came for the return Of the rail-
roads to their owners. Mr.. McAdoo
can not escape responsibility for his
share in bringing about the present
condition Of the roads.
Milford chronicle., 1920-06-04
NEW STATE POLICE

Delaware's State Highway Depart
ment has established and has in full
working order State highway police,
who use the motorcycle with basket
attached and are In uniform. Their
duties are to regulate traffic, speed
and overlooking Of trucks. They also
patrol the State highway during the
night. Already a wonderful improve
ment has been reported in the speed
and truck traffic, especially on the
Philadelphia pike. Several violations
of the State speed and truck laws have
been PROSECUTED by the departments
police officers.
Milford chronicle., 1920-06-04
PRESIDENT WILSON seer

PRESIDENT WILSON seems to
have reached the conclusion that since
he cannot have the Presidency again.
no other Democrat shall have it. So
mote it be!
n X n n
SENATOR REED, CDem), charac-
terizes the Presidents telegram com
manding the Democratic party to fol-
low his lead, as the finest scheme of
premeditated political suicide yet de-
vised."
X y n
president WILSON desires to
destroy all if he cannot get ALL" says
Former President Taft. In other
words he intends to rule or ruin. This
has been his attitude ever since he
became President. Yet many have
been slow to realize it,
y y y n
AGAIN MIR. BRYAN SAYS that /
"the issue now is whether the Demo-
cratic party believes in the funda-
mental principles of democracy
namely the right of the majority to
rule" The peerless one forgets that
now "the majority" is one-the Pres
ido,t
Milford chronicle., 1920-06-04
Now Going On
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begm the m al at January are to
the HInohn in a the of it 70
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Milford chronicle., 1920-06-04

FORMER PRESIDENT TAFT says
that President Wilson lis the greatest
obstruotionist in Washington" This
has been evident for a long time.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-10-07

1--WE know what you have, and wei
get it. They don't dare stop US, and
want to give you notice that you ART
marked. That's all. You'll be follow
ed and bounded and run down in til,
end, and there'll be an end to Thu.
superciliousness here. 1t may be whe1
you're dead. -,
THAT'S threat, and the people In
this house can make the best Of IT.
I'm in this case to stay, and my Span
ish client is not. easily discouraged or
controlled. You, have chosen to deal
with us in this fashion. Well get the
rest of this evidence, ssand we'll make
you pay ten times more than we'd be
willing to settle for now. We've got
an equity in this matter. and We're
going to collect it. We know all about
you, my friend Jed, and we'll show you
that we do. Where's my cane and
hat? I'm going to get out of here.
You'll regret IT."
"Jed," said, "'sliow the gentleman
where the door is and don't let. the
dogs attack him on the way out"
A disappointed. shyster went away in
a hurry. Twas not only perplexed but
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-10-07

the three appearances of the Spaniard
and then Of the appearances of the
lawyer. When offered her the sheet
OF paper containing transcript Of a
page Of Mr.. Sidney's diary, her hands
trembled. but she took the sheet reso-
lutely. She was greatly alarmed but
regained her composure. ~
She read the pdge hurrledly and
then more carefully and, it seemed,
with relief.
II have to deal with these men,"
said, land must know how to do IT..
They can be dealt with by criminal
law if there is no reason why protec-
ton should not be sought in that fash
ion."
''-There u.s." said Mrs. Sidney, "and
l cannot tell you the reason"
"'You know that do not ask for
It," said.
"You know there is something very
strange about this house?'
"That was evident in twenty-four
hours" I said, "but 1t means nothing
to me. l am not curious. I merely
want to know how to deal with these
men,"
at Is not lack of confidence in
you that keeps me from telling what Is
wrong here" said Mrs. Sidney. at
would be a relief to do so. 1t has been
hard to stand it all alone, John"
was glad, for the first time con-
sciously, that my name was John. 1t
had an honest, straightforward sound,
suggesting the plain, honest dealing
that might be needed in this house.
1.-THE reason do not tell you, john"
said Mrs. Sidney, "is because would
not have another conscience distressed.
You could never again be really happy
If you knew the story Of which this
sheet is page. You could not do me
any good If you knew it. You would
only torment yourself"
$50 much for that" said. II take
your Judgment. But how an to deal
with these fellows?"
Mrs. Sidney hesitated.
II don't know" she said. "I'm sure
I don't know"
do you know a man named ORA
vada?" asked. did you know him
when you lived in Montevideo7 Can
you tell me anything about him with
out telling something that you do not
want toy
81 can tell you about Dravada." said
Mrs. Sidney. -"Alr. Sidney was head
of a shipping firm. Dravada had been
sailor. He had come to be porter
or stevedore about the docks. We
needed porter at home, and Mr.. Sid
ney brought this man from the docks
to fill the position. He was docile
creature. very strong and useful, and
never annoying. Now I will
tell you as much as I possibly can
without doing you great injustice.
1--WE had lived in Montevideo fifteen
years when Jed came to us. He has
been with us ever since. Mr.. Sidney
began writing the manuscript, of which
this is copy Of one sheet. the year
Jed came.
"The only reason I do not tell what
the manuscript contains Is because
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-10-07

Value Your Peace OF Mind"
value your peace Of mind. I know
from my own experience that your
conscience never would be at rest If
you had full knowledge, and yet you
would be entirely helpless. SO out Of
consideration for you I shall not tell
you more than have to.
''Mr. Sidney never has had the slight
est scruple as to what he has done !;
he rejoices in it. You have spoken Of
his will to live: what am holding
back from you would explain it. He
says in this page Of his manuscript
which you have seen that 1t perfects
his satisfaction to leave. a record Of
his crime. I know that It does. I I'M.
derstand that he had to have 1t known
after his death that he had done what
be had. $50 @sl.s "
/; "Jed's family name IL Ariiss. He
was q sailor on q British ship which
sailed from Montevldeo to Liverpool,
and he became tired Of sea work. Mr..
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-10-07
CHAPTER TX.

We had seen nothing OF Dravada orI
the lawyer for nearly three weeks. II
was unable to think that we had heard
the last of them. Dravada's purpose
had been too long nourished and the
lawyers cupidity was too great for
either to abandon his intent. Jed's
disposition was resilient, and soon he
recovered his poise. He thought his
enemies had abandoned their INTENT
It was a relief to me when going to
bed and lying few minutes awake, to
hear the rush and scurry of the dogs
about the place. They were active at
night. Rabbits, coons, weasels and
occasionally a'afox kept them moving.
Jed's courage returned land with 1t,
was disturbed to observe, threat AZ
another fit of temper. 1t showed itself
first in moodiness and then in inso-
lence. I was glad to find that Jed in
this mood this time was not directing
himself against Mrs. Sidney. He had
turned against me. / knew that he
was in torment again. He had moth
ing to say to me unless he saw me In
Mr.. Sidney's room. Then he was
pleasant.
"Jed," said to him one morning,
II know you better than you think I
do. You'll torment yourself until you
do something you'll regret"
go to the DEVIL" said Jed.
Isobel and !, had been progressing
as nationally as two young people
could, situated with regard to each
other as we were.
One evening I had been reading and
1sobel had gone to the piano. had
put my book down on my knees as
+ she began to play. Then was aroused
BY perceiving, without seeing, that
somebody was near me.
turned suddenly and saw Jed. He
was not three feet behind my chair.
His face revealed disorder OF mind.
.Do you want cocktaill''s he asked.
"NO," I said. o., s3
1sobe touched the keys Of the piano,
as a player done with a mood may do
to express surfeit or conclusion.
d mot mild one?' Jed asked, per-
sisting.
.Well, then, very weak" said.
I took up my book again and forced
myself, as discipline, to read. had
not been able to do 1t SO long as Isobef
played, hut now that she had stopped
I might at least try. SO
I made an effort. tried to keep
my attention on the type It was no
use. After fifteen minutes reading 1
found that ! had not turned page.
Neither had Jed brought the cocktail
got up and walked about the library.
/ vent to the front entrance to find II
a few deep breaths in the open would
not produce tranquility. s
AS I stood at the entrance Isobel
came running toward. It. i. heard her
before Il saw her. She, was running
and gasping. She came up the steps,
saw me. controlled herself and tried
| to appear undistdrbed 4 She might
ihaxys, succeeded, but Z sleeve 81 her
gown was torn from her waist and had
fallen to her wrist
(Ooasnued next wesk.)
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-10-07

"You Are In for Trouble" He Said.
1--WE Know What You Have, and
Well Get It."
alarmed OF the rapacity of the little
man, Of his lack Of conscience and
morals, I had no doubt at all. My
only question was whether he could
make his malevolence and cupidity
effective.
Jed showed him to the door and then
came back. could see that he was
frightened nearly to death.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-29
AMERICAN SUB DEB SCORNS
BRITISH VEGETARIAN LINGO
old Bean May Be hss Of Term for Dad in Albo bu
It's " eak Line and Perfectly T Here

One Of the most interesting languages
spoken in this country is the Sub
Deb. -
As a dialect il FITS into the Convcr.
sstional scheme somewhere between
Shibc Park aud Bryu Mawr College.
II is different, yet not without dig
nifty, and always useful
Miss Mnude Rcydcn. tho famous
English woman preacher. has just como
to the defense Of her young British sis d.
ter who refers to her father as "old
bean
The American sub deb does not use
this term OF vegetarian cndearmcut.
but she he's method of talking all her
own. Her system Of talking about any
thing in the world is something like
this:
Everything is either Lovely or Ter.
riblc. or in times of extreme stress or
ccStacv. Perfectly l.. or Perfectly r.
For variation. "Ilow Awful Is some .
times used. while moments of embar.
rassmcnt are covered with the epithct
GLOW Shaming.
Any one she likes is a Whiz. or a
Peach or a Moose. The reverse in per.
sonality is frequently referred to as
Perfpctful Frishtful, or sometimes as n
Flat Tire.
She doesn't 60 anywhere. Rather.
she Crashes into Town. and after hur
riod engagement, Charges on some
where else.
In fact. she doesn't recognize con
verSation as such. No Que talks.
every QUE has a Line. which is either
smooth aud Potent. or Weak and Wet.
The scale oc all human Sub Deb
emotions is neatly CompasScd by that
one good old standby--Thriiling
Everything is "How Thrilling" would
cover any event from the battle Of the
Marne to meeting Egbcrt on Chestnut
street
OF course. there are times when she
moro or less has to fall back on How
BORING" which cpthet. rightly dc.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-29
WOMAN PRISONER
ON HUNGER STRIKE
Begins Sixteenth Day Of Fast
in Bucks County Jail-Pro-
tests Innocence
CHILDREN TRY TO SEE HER

Mrs. Frances Mullen. thirty two
years old. of Scllcrsvillc. prisoner in
the Bucks county jail Mt 'Doylestown. is
protesting her lrnoccnce by hunger
strike and today entered on the sixteenth
day Of her imprisonment refusing to
touch food or drink.
Lying on her cot in a cell Of the jail,
Mrs. Mullen. in an exhausted condition
and gradually growing weaker, declared
this morning she would die Of hunger
rather than submit to a jail sentence on
charge Of which she repeats she is
guiltless.
~ will die forthe truth. and the world
will know that I am Innocent Mrs.
Mullen declared. ~ will not rat a
thing. II will be better to starve to
death than to submit to the outrage OF
false Imprisonment
Mrs. Mullen was committed to jail for
three months or the charge OF agcra-
waited assault and battery. Her two sons
Frank, twelve years old, and Julius,
County Home. Their appeals tn their
mother to break her hunger strike have
proved unavailing.
The boys ran away from the home
yesterday and started FOR their mothers
bedside. They wcrc later discovered IN
a woods near Doylestown.
Mrs. Mullen Is alleged to have shot
Julius Prismont. a Sellersvillc farmer,
for whom She was housekeepcr.
Judge William {. Ryan. who commit
ted Mrs. Mullen. said today that Pris.
mont had testified on the witness stand
that Mrs. Mullen shot him in the back
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-29

ttesnmen 1,es, will asssil every poster /,
evspy srv rasss, ana toe sol ,sSophomores viii defend
The. rules provide that the
must be tackled up, not glued. n,,st pvs'vLs "
on the outside of buildings nla;niv ee
six feet. no'e tnan
Neither freshmen nor sophomor.. -,
appear on the campus in battls sr sy
until exactly . o'clock. The first y so.y
men. will line up at 4 40 O'Clock In 'ts. az
quadrangle, the sophomorcs nj the s.e ,ne
time In the triangle, and at 4 o,cinns
precisely the marshals will give then, IN ill.,
word to go, and the fight will bs on ene