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Milford chronicle., 1923-02-09

the refusal of the Republican Senate to rafy the Treaty
of Versailles with its League of Nations covenant did
bar from helping Europe To the contrary that action
placed in position to render far greater help than
would otherwise have been possible.
The best testimony to the wisdom of the Republican
Senate the present attitude of those the
vindicve critics of the Senae refusal to rafy the
y of Versailles They denounced the Republican Senate
then for not ratyng the treaty Now they denounc-
the treaty which the Republican Senate refused to ra-
fly They saying the treaty is miserable docu-
ment which must be drasticay revised and wholly
written if there is to be any peace in Europe
That is exactly the position the Republican Senate took
when the treaty presented for their consideration
They insisted then that the treaty. with League Ma
tons covenant would create international bitterness breed
hareds work njustces and instead of pro-
noting the of peace and for that they
fused to ratify It has taken two years for their critics
around to that viewpoint but the results which
transpred and transprng in Europe compel every
reasonable to accept that viewpoint the only og
cal and tenable one.
The best evidence that this administration does
intend to become involved in European controversies is
the decision bring home all American soldiers which
have been stationed in German territory, forming along
with other allied armies the Army of Occupation Prop
agandss have endeayored to read into this decision all
sorts of things There but explanation and that is
the simple, logical, truthful
So long the differences between the Allied Powers
and Germany discussed amicaby and there no
prospect of physical clash between the armed forces of
the parties at controversy the United States in
to requests from all parties concerned maintain
ed small armed force in German territory. The moment
however that clash between parties to the controversy
became possible and there likelihood of soldiers
being called by side the other to take part
physically against the other sde there remained but
thing for the United States to recall all its troops This
it has DONE
In doing it is noteworthy that the administration
merely completed the policy which announced and
nenced early in its history Nothing could be better proof
the administrations determination remain free from
European embrogos than its recalling from European
soil the last remnant of the tremendous expedonary
abroad it became actively engaged in war.
Milford chronicle., 1923-02-09
THE RUDGET HEARINGS
Newark Post, Editorial, Jan. "a, 1928

Newark Post Editorial, Jan. "a, 1929
Contrary to the views expressed by many observers
approve of the Budget Hearings being conducted
by the General Assembly. 1t is unusual and pro-
but it is in conformity with intent the
creating the Budget But approval is not based alone
because of the conformity the During the campaign
there much criticism of the wild expenditure of money
by the Republican administration Campaign orators led
by Senator Bayar criticised severy the Boards and Com
missions existing the burdens imposed the
taxpayer They guaranteed to give the efficiency at
lower COST Republicans failed to contradict this in the
minds of the voter and Democratic majority the
suit.
The Democrats organized before the session and laid
their plans for sweeping reform According to their pub
ciy expected to array of bills presented that
would carry out their campaign promises
What has been the result?
The investigations of the Budget Committee have
shown the session and the public at large
that money give the service that citizens of Del
enjoy. Our Democratic friends talked before
finding the It absurd to talk of economy by
ducing the salaries of Court officials 1t is equally
absurd to prate of reducing salaries of the Industrial Ac
cdent Board. Highway Program cannot be continued
present standards of construction and efficiency at
any material decrease of expenditure The State cannot
go forward maintain present rating in schools
less we give salaries and equipment equal the present
expenditures The Office of Secretary Of State is operated
with efficiency unsurpassed anywhere and at clerical
expense that is shamefully low, instead Of high These
just illustrations of of the thangs that the FACTS
have brought out The University cannot pace
with the state demands at any less The Womens
College is handicapped crowded in way that would
seriously every member of the Assembly if he
knew the true facts existing Senator Bayard himself
would crtcise if he the facts Certainly not if
mis- audience did.
We have fear of any honest investigation. Rather
10 we encourage it. For then Departments of State
Ind Institutions would be provided with the financial
needed to best In the meantime the public is
earning too that campaign criticism not always based
IN facts. Let the hearings proceed
Milford chronicle., 1923-02-09
WHY WE WENT TO WAR

It is asserted that Gen. Pershng found that thar
onehaf of the American soldiers in France did not know
for what they fighting. The statement part o
argument for better education in the army but really
has bearing at all education. Thousands of me1
with reputation for intelligence did not know then and
could not tell what brought American participation
in the great So assduousy have inernaOnalis
friends sought to becoud the issue that it is wonder
there of ideas the subject Former Pres
iden Wilson declared fighting to bring democracy
to Europe, to destroy marism to establish the freedom
of the and what not The theme of all the nterna
tionasts has been substantially the samethat went
to war to aid Europe
The truth is we entered the to avenge German
violation of American rights the high The deca-
ration of passed by Congress and signed by the Pres
dent reces that object and that alone the
entrance There any subsequent declaration
that broadened that object In considering all the pleas
that coming from the water for American aid
people should bear those facts constantly in mind NJ
Cemenceau insisted that duty toward France
unperformed and others of European visitors have
talked in similar vein 1t is not true and Americans
should not hesitate to repudate it.
Milford chronicle., 1923-02-09

IF FARMERS ARE TO REGAIN the power to be al
important factor in the buying world of business, the
crops produced must yield each
son than returned to farmers from tlling the
fields produce grain vegetables in the past two years
especially is this true of the Delaware and Maryland
peninsula Wages, freights machinery and most every
thing the have to buy is above prewar prices
while the prices for gran potatoes, CATTLE horses and
fruits pre-war level With farmers Of this pen
nsula prosperous this country in all branches of manu-
facture commercial business, will quicken and pros
perty prevail generally.
With this basis to work from, those who are in
terested production of tomatoes must that it
is to the advantage of all interests involved in tomato
growing the value of the tomato crop rails
ed to level where the farmer will get substantial proht
from that CROP It is enough that the farmer shall
slightly better than cost of production there is to
be substantial prospery-the is entitled to have
fair margin profit from the production Of the CROP The
Gamers to either to pack increase the
price the canned goods to equal fair profit for their
work It is mistake to hold growers down to scant
margin cost of production for that will hasten the
end of prosperity both and if it is car
ried further Maryland there difference OF opinion
as to price should offer for growing tomatoes
prices from twelve dollars per ton up to seven
teen dollars would fine thing for everybody the
Delaware and Maryland peninsula if farmers generally
could year with moderate margin of profit for
the result of their tillage of the soil.
time arrange for growing tomatoes is now close
at hand planting is to its od-time proper
tions part of Delaware. The in their
annual meeting Atlantic City, New Jersey this week and
the problems will discussed there to the conditions
of the well of the outlook for the production of
crop this in all parts of the United States
but Delaware Maryland certainly in location to
market to produce and pack tomatoes in competition with
any other point One factor that has to be OF
great Importance in the utilization of the tomato
which not known eight ten years the casup
packing plants scattered the territory of almost all
tomato growing sections of the United States These fac
absorb all the tomato but the skin and the seed
regardless of size of the tomato and of
market regardless of the packing of tomatoes into
trade 1t will be we'll for the farmer to recognize that the
and catsup factories his best cusOmers but
it is equally necessary for the packers and operators to
recognize fact that without the grower they not
do business The farmer has the best of the proposition
that but there must be the policy of caring for the
interests boh that profit and prosperity shall be real
lied for both at the end of the
Let together, should be the basis of adjust
differences opinions to prices for growing
tomatoes in this wonderfully productive part Of the
try The farmer is entitled to fair profit and he should
given chance to make it. 1t is up to the to
his end of the problem that they may both be
happy.
Milford chronicle., 1923-02-09

THE DRIVE FOR FUNDS for the Community Build
ing erected by the Carlisle Fire Company, nc of
Milford, will start in earnest Monday morning This
beautiful structure will cost approximately $75,OOO and
when completed the place will be of the best assets
town While it is the practice in of the wes
tern such community centres this sort of
thing new Delaware and the Del-marvia peninsula
The remen of Milford blazing the way, and starting
which will be followed by other communities
in future With very few exceptions the business men
the have the value of such place for the
town Milford and they giving their active cooper
alton in putting this undertaking across
The gymnasium feature of the proposed building alone
is worth will cost to the individuals Of the COM
munity future the youth of the town will be pro-
yided with place in which they may properly deveope
themselves physically and under the proper conditions so
cially This in ITSELF makes the venture worthy one
The drive Monday morning next and it is safe
say that each and every and woman in the town
will cnvassed and invited to contribute to the fund Be
prepared you to give answer Don't hold
up the movement by tardy tactics and evasive answers
You are intrical part of the community and your unit
of support is needed give fords efficient frefghng
organization home and at the time provide prop
er meeting place the youth of the town. Now is the
time. Don't be a Stacker in the movement.
Milford chronicle., 1923-02-09
SHOULD BE BOTND NOT TO OTIT

Except in great national emergency, the government
has right to command any mans services in any par
icular capacity This is recognized by all But when
voluntarily undertakes to in public service
is moral and should be legal obligation discon-
tnue that service in such njure the rights
of others. man residing the bank of stream could
not be required to traveller other side
but he willingly agreed to render the service he would
have right to stop rowing in the middle of the stream
and compel his passenger to aght where the craft
pened to drift This is the principle that should apply to
the question of railroad strikes Any who enters rail-
road service should be bound not to quit in concert with
others in such way to tie up traffic President Harding
is absolutely sound in recommending legislation that will
accomplish this safeguard to public interests.
Milford chronicle., 1923-02-09
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
GETS RUSH OF BILLS
CONTINUED from first nagel


cept the reading of the Bible and tn,
recitation of the Lords Prayer in the
public schools of the State receiving
any State funds.
State aid for county road construc-
tion is provided in a bill introduced in
the Senate Monday afternoon by Sen
ator Hardesty. 1t provides that the
State Highway Department shall sci
aside annually sum of not less than
100000 to be offered in equal por-
tiOns to the three counties of the State
for the permanent improvement oil
such roads in these counties as shall
be mutually agreed upon by the State
Highway Commission and the Levy
Court, or other body having jurisdic-
tion over the expenditure of money for
highway improvements in the coun-
ties.
The bill further provides that in
case of disagreement as to the roads
to be improved in these counties, the
roads so to be improved shall be such
as selected and designated by the Levy
Court, or other body having jurisdic-
ton over the expenditure of money for
highway improvement in these coun-
ties, provided that the Levy Court of
these counties contribute equal
amounts, dollar for dollar, to the State
appropriation for the construction of
these roads.
A bill introduced by Senator Ridge
ly provides for the payment of an an
nual pension to former chanceIlors
and judges entitled to sit in the Su-
preme Court of this State.
The Kent county Levy Court is au-
thorized, under an act introduced by
Senator Belts, to issue bonds for the
permanent improvement OF certain
public highways in the county, not to
exceed 100000. The ponds would bear
5 per cent interest, to be issued at
such time as the Levy Court of Kent
county shall designate.
In bill introduced by Senator Har-
desty, it is made lawful to catch and
take oysters by means of tongs only,
from the rivers and creeks within the
of this State, in any guam
tity, at any time except during July
and August.
A bill introduced by Senator Hard
esty would transfer to the chief engi-
neer of the State Highway Department !
all powers, duties and authority here
,ofore vested in and imposed upon the
Secretary of State by law in relation
10 motor vehicles. 1t provides for the
transfer to the State Highway Depart
nent by the Secretary of State of all
ags, blanks, papers, files, ETC., belong
ng in any way to the motor vehicle
department. of the Secretary of State.
A bill introduced by Senator Hop
lins would excuse women from jury
luty in this State when they so re-
luest. It provides that whenever any
woman shall be drawn to serve upon
grand or petit jury in this State she
hall, if she so request, be excused
rom serving thereon.
Milford chronicle., 1923-02-09

NOTHING HAS so INDICATED the action of the
Republican Senate in its rejection Of the Versailles treaty
the present European situation Had they ratified the
treaty, this government would be partisan and
active participant in the differences which have resulted
in the occupancy of the Ruhr district Of Germany We
would be involved in the bitterness and growing hat
reds which mark the controversy the reparaons is
We would, willy nilly be taking sides ocally
would be expected to governmental machinery
official authority and, if necessary armed forces to
support the side with which cast lot We would
by this time been lined up against France Italy, and
Belgium in the controversy would have been
lined up against Germany and Great Britain. In either
event would have sowed the seeds of international dis
and enmies that would have borne bitter fruit for
generations
AS it is, well out of the controversy officially
We officially neutral with selfish interests to
and associates allies to sustain In this officially
neutral position have tremendous influence with all the
powers concerned We have incurred the enmity of
of them Because neutra-a condition that could
not had ratified the treaty and been party to
this controversy of the European countries affected
seeking favor We, of all nations in position
to bring about amicabe adjustment Of the European
situation by getting into it, but by staying out of it.
It is becoming and more apparent each day that
Milford chronicle., 1923-02-09

ell, last week, the question of the pur-
chase of a larger, and modern fire en-
gine for the town was discussed.
1t was proved at the meeting that
the present engine and equipment,
while adequate for any local use, pro-
vided the confagrarion, was not
spread over too large a territory, it
was not adequate to meet the demands
it would be called upon to meet in the
future, since the good roads have
made it possible for the fire company
to render aid to many towns in the
past year, some of them as much as
Milford chronicle., 1923-02-09

forty miles away.
It was also brought out that in a
case of that kind with only one en-
gine the town was left unprotected
during the absence of the firemen with
the engine.
A committee consisting of Mayor
Harry X. Fooks, Elijah e. Wootten and
William T. Bennett, was appointed to
draft a bill to permit the town to raise
the needed amount for the purchase of
the equipment by taxation. The bill
will be presented at the present ses-
sion of the legislature.
Milford chronicle., 1923-02-09
Adams Cross Roads

J, e. Elnick has returned home af-
ter three weeks visit with relatives
and friends in Frostburg, Md.
A large number Of people in this
vicinity are sick with colds.
Milford chronicle., 1923-02-09
LAUREL TO PURCHASE
A NEW FIRE ENGINE

At meeting of the Mayor, Council
and large delegation of the citizens
held in the Council chambers at Laur-
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-08
Lesson-Sermon

Progressive Spiritualist Church
Park Ave. and St, Clair st.
Services Sunday evening, 1880
The Rev. H. w. B. Myrick, Pastor
Messages from your loved ones in
Spirit
By
The Rev. Nina Manse Simpson
The ladies hold services Tuesday after
noon and evening at and 7:45, serving
dinner at 5 80. There viii be a lecture by
Rev Myrick and messages by mediums pres
ent-
Don't forget the Progressive's Annual
Bar aar which Is being held this week. 11th,
18th. 18th and 14th. There will be lecture
and message services every afternoon and
evening. and there will be a wide varity of
useful and beautiful articles appropriate for
the holiday season.
You are welcome.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-08
Not Laughing Now

Dear Miss Lee ] am 27 years old About
two years ago l met a man two years older
and we became the best of pals l had
a steady beau and he had a girl. The man
T was going with told me a number of
times he loved me and asked me to marry
him. l. being of a jolly nature. would
Just laugh and kid him out of it, as 1 liked
him as a good friend only.
I told the second man about this and
he told me that he was engaged to his girl.
but that he loved me better than anyone.
l told him l cared for him. also. He want
cd to quit my friend and said he would
kept putting it off The day was drawing
near he had set to be married.
For several days he wanted me to marry
him, but iolhed him along, knowing in
the girl because he didn't know l really
cared.
I couldn't laugh off his marriage It
knocked me a row. He is not happy, and
the man l know he is and do the right
thing. But 1 always wanted to be friends.
! have always been a good girl having
lots of friends. but when this came il
easy when you have to fight the you
U''' wv SUNSHINE.
Keep on fighting until you win. The
man married one girl, although he
knew he loved another. He has no
excuse for whining now. Neither has
he a right to spoil his wife's dream
of happiness, after deliberately letting
her keep her illusion before marriage.
It may not be practicable for you
to leave Indianapolis for a while, but
do keep away from this man, and
get out among other friends.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-08
Club Calendar

Dec. 10
Fortnightly Study-Hostess, Mrs.
E. A. Schultz, 2S10 Ashland Ave.
Program. Our Islands in the Pacific. -
Miss Mary E. Cotton. philippine In
dependence" Mrs. George L. Davis.
Keramic-Hostess Mrs Henry
Leonard, 1916 Washington Blvd. AS
sisting hostess. Mesdames Alice Ross
Hadley, L. D. MIllikan and w T. F'u-
gate. Program. Christmas party.
Monday-Program: The Cradle of
the Incas." Miss Anna Terrence:
High Lights of Spanish and Portu-
guese Civilization in Latin America, -
Miss Mare Killion: music.
Present Day-Hostess. Christmas
party. Mrs c. F Voyles. 415O y. Me
ridian St. assisted by Mrs. w. R.
Foltz Program: Original Christmas
playlet. Mrs. L. II. Milikan: Christ
mas Carols" Mrs. c. F. Cox.
Dec. IL
Meridian Heights Inter Se-Hostess.
Mrs. L. G. Rotchshild, 1926 GuilfOrd
Ave. Program: Sketch and critical
stody Of George Bernard Shaw; Mrs.
3. W. Heaton, review. Man and Su-
perman.'' Mrs. F. c. Lytle; synopsis
Of "Androcles and the Lion" Mrs.
Harry Yockey.
Irvington Tuesday-HOsses Mrs.
J. W. Chenowith, 81 n. Hawthorne
Lane. Program: Transportation, "
Mrs. D. II. Jenkins.
Fortnightly LIterary-Hostess. Mrs.
Kate Ray Newcomb. chairman. Pro
gram: Christmas party.
Anicitia-HOstess. Mrs. Frank Cas-
tor. 1853 n. Capitol Ave; Mrs. Carl
Day. assistant Program: Christmas
party.
Inter Alia-Hostess. Mrs F. W.
ShideIer, 717 f. Thirty-Third ST Pro
gram: David" Mrs. B. H. Logan;
Sampson" Mrs. J. 4. Roush-
Dec. 12-
Betathea-Hostess. Mrs. A. ]. Bue-
Der, 24OS N. New Jersey. Program:
America in the Making" In re-
sponse to roll call. Noted Divines." ."
Religious Responsibilities" Mrs. ].
W. Knipp; Famous Churches Miss
Ida Jones.
Dec. IL
Friday Afternoon-Hostess. Miss AL
vira Clark. 2514 Station St. Program:
Christmoas party.
Friday Afternoon Readlng-Host-
esses, Mrs. Helen Ensley, 1922 N Me
ridian St, and Mrs. Carrie Halpin.
Program: My Memories Of Seventy
Years" Mrs. Caroline Whitsit.
Irvington Fortnightly - Hostess,
Mrs. G. NJ Cornelius, IL Layman Ave.
Program: Christmas party.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-08
hoc ocan8leA

resentful Of you In her great ad
miration for Karl she felt that you
did not treat him right-in fact,
heard her say so-when you married
John. Then she was so happy when
he decided to go to England with her
that I hoped at the time she she and
Karl would make match.
Seems Worried
Lately, however, she has seemed
to be a little worried about something
and has kept asking questions about
you and your affairs. Among other
things she asked me If you had had
your beads strung. l expect she
means those pearl beads she gave
you. I did not know you had broken
them.
We are leaving day after tomorrow
for New York and will be in town
about a week. Do you suppose you
could leave that blessed baby Of
yours In Nannie's care long enough
to come down and stay a day or two
with US?
Telegraph me If this can be done
Lovingly, MOTHER.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-08
W.C.T.U. Notes

Francis Willard w. c. T. U. Will
meet Thursday at ? p. m. with Mrs.
Eliza Berry, 962 W. Twenty Seventh
St. a special Christmas program Will
be given.
Broad Ripple Union will meet at Ehe
home Of Mrs. Elizabeth Hill. 61O4 Col
Iege Ave. Wednesday. Mrs. E. G.
Bauer will speak on Temperance and
Missions" Comfort bags for soldiers
at Ft. Benjamin Harrison will be
made.
Tuxedo W. c. T. L. will meet all
day Friday with Brookside Union d.
Brookside United Brethren Church
opening hour is 1890 a. m. Dinner
will be served at noon.
Sarah Swain w. C. T. L. will NEE.
Tuesday at , p. m. with Mrs. George
Parkway Blvd, Beech
Grove. president. Mrs. E. I. Gayle
Mrs. H H. Monger and Mrs. George
Jones viii have charge Of the Christ
mas program. Mrs. S. r. Artman will
speak on Crusade Day" Christmas
gifts viii be exchanged.
Meridian Union will meet Wedpes-
day at p. m. with Mrs. c. II. Brock
EFT. 2650 Sutherland Ave.
Palmer ". c. r. L. will meet at 2
p. m. Friday with Mrs. Floyd Wag-
ner. 1880 Jones Ave. Mrs Charles
Alexander will speak on peace and
Arbitration
Nina Brigham ". c. T. L. will meet
Wednesday at the Americanization
Center. 225 Bright St. Mrs. W. W.
Wilson. county superintendent OF
AmericanizatiOn will speak. Mrs
Lloyd Letten will give a reading This
will be n donation meeting to The
home.
The Artman Y. p. B. will meet
Thursday at p. m. at the home Of
the president Miss Dorothy Ragsdale.
2O20 Hoyt Ave.