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Milford chronicle., 1923-09-14
OLD WORLD BETRAYs THE LEAGUE
(From Phila. Ledgerl

|
Geneva Paris Rome and other Old World capitals have
been the of sorddy selfish drama this
More clearly than at any time since Armisce Day. 1918
Europe has revealed itself in the old Europe
changed at it's heart by the great war.
That resulted in the setting up of the League
Nations hailed preventative of The League has
performed valuable services stamped the be-
ginnings of in the Balkans, queed the Baltic
States and has done much for Austria Everywhere it's
friends have been encouraged by its growing strength
In these lessermatters, of them of frst-rate
portance it had functoned well and proved "going
cern." The beginnings of test of the League
few days ago, when Italy, member of the League,
suffered great provocaton at the hands of Greece
other member Under the of the solemn Covenant
signed by boh these grievances of Italy within the
competence of the League Following summary Italian
ultimatum Greece appealed to the League.
The watching world had right to expect that the
League would act with swiftness and certainty It had
been created to deal with exactly such questions
fair to assume, matter of course that the League
would it's two clashng members before it and
deal justly with them
What happened? Italy fatty denied the competence of
the League threatened withdrawal from it if League
nervened and insisted matters prestige and national
honor the private affairs of sovereign Power In
doing she defying the Powers great small
the League, for is than puppet show
unless it is backed by the will of it's members.
These Powers refused to take up the challenge for
stairs of their chanceeries England stood out for a
time, but the Continent swung against her France-and
nation has leaned heavily upon the Versailles
Treaty of which the Covenant is vital and be dis
entanged par-played the italian game failed
the League it's time of testing has been black week
for Geneva.
At the first serious threat of Continental danger Eu
rope reverted to its lusts fears and passions
Seshness wiped out altruism overnight the old game
old when Babylon young, began more. Secret
understanding hidden barganings and intrigue
rushed in and made the League lonely superauity as
empty of power Hague tribunal
Italy wins, England and the League loses and the
Council of Ambassadors will adjust the Greco-Itaan af
fair along the lines laid down by Italy There are ex-
cuses in plenty to be The Leagues face was to be
saved and its prestige to be rsked The net re-
suit has been the blackenng of that ace and its pres
tige" has been all but lost
The fasco at Geneva has shaken American confidence
in the League and worked vast harm to its cause We
have watched submarined in friendly harbor and seen
the very spirit of the League bound gagged in the
house of its supposed friends Can Europe marvel at Am
ercan distrust of ITSELF and all its way works. when
the Old World kicks the League the face and makes it
byword and mockery? Is this the way to bring the
United States to Geneva?
Milford chronicle., 1923-09-14
Glendale

Much to our regret Mrs. Manila
Warren, now residing in one of the
Mrs. Emma Lekites' properties, on
Main street, is expecting to move to
her old home in Milton, next year.
Glendale: Sunday school $3.50; class
1880; Epworth League, leader, Mrs.
Norman Prettyman, T.
New Market: Sunday school $3.50;
preaching 10:3O.
Union: No preaching in the after
noon, but series of revival meetings
will begin at night (16th) lasting for
two weeks; services starting at o.
clock with song service. Sc let all
be present then. Rev. W. E. Cantwell,
of Cheswold, the blind evangelist, will
be present to assist us.
Milford chronicle., 1923-09-14

TWO VERY SUSPICIOUS fires have occurred in Mil
ford within eight and the fire end set the scene Tor
disastrous conagraon by starting the blaze each time in
the same pace in very old frame building South Wal
nut street The place in the very centre of nest OF
wooden structures which have stood for fifty or more
years. menace to business part of Milford Happening
inst after midnight of yesterday morning the last ire was
fortunately discovered by the police patrog that part OIL
the town and the remen soon under control The
are very much exercised over attempt to burn
the business centre of Milford and it looks ugly now
Milford chronicle., 1923-09-14
Lincoln City

Miss Hazel Chapman of Miami, Fla,
is the guest of her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph Chapman.
Miss Helen Martin of SeafOrd was
a recent guest at the home of Miss
Helena Southard.
Raymond Cooper has purchased the
property of Mrs. Della Wilkins ad-
| joining the school house.
1. H. KINNEY of Chester, Pa, spent
the weekend with his children and
parents.
Mrs. Elliu Scanlon of Dover and
Mrs. Mary Camac of Washington, D.
c., are visiting the latter's sister, Mrs.
VIM. J. Curtin and Mrs. Harry South
ard.
Mark Welch and family of Whining
ton, AlvOrd Shew and family of Har-
risburg and Miss Marion Gardner of
Lewes have been guests at the home
of Mrs. H. D. Cook.
Miss Helena Southard spent the
weekend at house party on Bowers
Beach, as the guest of Mrs. Mary
Stroudt, of Buffalo, N. Y.
Miss Belle Moore has resumed her
duties as a teacher at Overlook, Pa.
After spending some time at Slaugh-
ter Beach Mrs. Belle Arnold has re-
turned home.
Mrs. Walter Carpenter, Mrs. G. w.
Swain and Geo. NAPLES are all very
i'll at this time.
After spending two weeks with
Mrs. ]. L. Clendaniel, Miss Helen By
er, has returned to Central Valley, N.
Y.
o. J. Cook and wife of Dover have
been visiting Fred Lull and family.
The w. c. T. U. will meet with Mrs.
Robert Hall on Tuesday afternoon,
September 18th. The annual election
of officers will take place. All mem
bers are urged to be present. Text
word, Patient"
Robert E. Southard, eldest son of !
Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Southard who went |
to Denver about the middle of July, |
to- travel through the west |
this fall and spend the winter in Gu
ba, was stricken about three weeks |
ago with acute appendicitis, and has
had very serious operation. At the
present time he is resting comfort
ably, but very weak. This has been
quite a shock to his family. Fortunate
" A6 udo ulduy I6ldIlN6S Ill O6uN6T.
Lincoln WOn-DagSbOrO LOSt9
That's the foregone conclusion
among the players as to the result of
he game of ball to be staged on the
Lincoln grounds the coming Satur-
lay between Lincoln and Dagsboro.
the many fans who accom-
panied the locals on their last trip to
)agsboro recall, with delight, what an
and hard-fought game was
)layed between the two teams. Lincoln
inally emerging victorious, to 2.
from reports being circulated down I
)agsboro way, they expect to have at
east as good a team as was on the
ield for the previous game and will
cave nothing unfinished that would ,
alk their aims at victory, except the
lincoln team which will balk very
much on being turned back on their I
rwn back lot. Attention fans: Fall in
nd have the rudder of your feet set
traight for the ball grounds Saturday I
.fternoon. Don't, under any circum-
tances, forget your loose change as
will be very welcome indeed. The
Id saying is quite applicable TO this
ase unit yis strong even in defeat"
7hich means that your presence and
support will be needed and
even though we come out
econd best in the game.
Milford chronicle., 1923-09-14

THOSE WHO ARE so EXERCISED over children do
ing a reasonable amount of labor are now lnvelgmng
against the long hours and alleged conduons OF DOys o
the farm Their pity is misplaced So far as future IN
dusrv manlness and good citizenship is concerned we
will back the farm boy against the hrteenyearod boy
in town. who is obliged to loaf because the law pro-
bbits their employment We do not believe in grinding
child labor nor do believe in keeping children from
reasonable hours of light labor. Many child mas peen
d1onod into loafer by not furnishing him a task in
early life,
Milford chronicle., 1923-09-14
Expression Almost Obsolete.

Salt river, the derisive destiny Of
defeated nominees, was once almost
universally favored by political dope
sters in estimating the chances Of the
opposition, but rarely finds its way in
print nowadays.
Milford chronicle., 1923-09-14
Whales Breathing Apparatus.

Concerning the breathing apparatus
Of the whale an eminent naturalist
says: "The windpipe does not COM
municate with the mouth; a hole is,
as it were, bored right through the
back of the head"
Milford chronicle., 1923-09-14

unable pass the primary grade standard for teach
ing.
With the splendid new concrete highways built
contracted for the three counties of Delaware will have
opportunity educate the children in better schools with
better conditions and with better instructors 1t is
the problem the legislature to sove think this
over
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-30
ELECTION AND TALKS
TO FEATURE SESSION
OF AMERICAN LEGION
NeH and Malone Scked-
uled to Address
Contention.

Galveston, Tex, Aug. 30.-Election
of officers and the selection Of next
years meeting place was the princi-
pal business before the final sessions
of the fifth annual convention Of thc
Texas department of the American
Legion of Texas, today. e.
Fort Worth is making a strong bid
for the 1924 convention.
Several candidates are mentioned
TO succeed Mai. John c. Townes Jr..
as state commander, among them DIR.
W. NJ. Sherwood of Temple. DIR. Viii
liam E. Hubert of Dallas, Ben J.
Dean OF Breckenridge, Ralph A. An
derson Of Houston and Rufus Scott
of Paris.
Governor Pat NJ. Neff was sched-
uled TO address the convention today
but he had not arrived this morning
Other speakers are Rear Admiral
II. L. Magruder. L. =. ". command
ant New Orleans, and Brig. Gen. L.
b. Malone. L. 5. A.
The convention yesterday went on
record for adjusted compensation. the
use of English as the basic language
in public schools with American
teachers and fayoring the construction
of war memorial hall at Austin
instead Of monument as proposed.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-30
PAY BOOSTS STAND
Further Raises Must Go 10 Commits.
sion for Approval.

Detroit. Mich. Aug. 3O.-Salary in
creases amounting to S14.040 a year
and affecting 33 executives and office
employees of Detroit's municipality
owned street railway will be permitted
10 stand, William j. Nagel. city con-
troller. announced today after a CON
ference with Mayor Frank Doremus.
All other increases contemplated.
however. must be submitted by the
street railway commission to the mayor
for his approval. Mr.. Nagel said.
Announcement was made yesterday
that salary increases to officers and
office employees totaling 100000 a
year had been decided upon by the
street railway commission.
Members of the commission informed
Acting Mayor Lodge that there had
Fbeen no effort at secrecy in making the
increases, but that the commission had
neglected TO send copies of its minutes
to the mayor for his examination.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-30
DENY MEXICAN DEPUTY
| ATTACKED ON HOUSTON
STREET BY MEXICANS|
Former Ranger Here Says
He Was Trying to Get
Back His DUN Money.

Report that threat had been made
against Adolfo Hernandez Marin, dep
uty TO the congress Of Mexico. and
formerly chief OF police of the CITY
of Mexico. during an argument on
Houston street Wednesday. was denied
Thursday by VI. h. Simmons. III
Zapata street. formerly Texas
Ranger. who said he had an argument
with Marin over 5000 which he claims
was taken from him in Mexico City.
Simmons laid the matter before the
Mexican consul general here Thurs
day and got the promise that an at
tempt would be made TO regain his
money. Marin was here on route
TO the Pacific coast and left Wedncs-
day night. Thursday Mr.. Simmons
made the following statement concern
ing the affair:
with reference TO statement an
pcaring in this mornings paper |.
NJ. X. Simmons. state that | and not
three Meyicans' halted Adolfo Her.
nandez Marin, former chief of
branch of the Mexican secret service
in Mexico City. now claiming to be
deputy to the Mexican congress,
requesting him to return TO me a
large sum Of money that in his Of
fetal capacity as secret service
operative he took from me in 0c-
tober, 1921, as shown by receipts now
in my possession for S1140 in Amer
lean currency and 40 pesos Mexican
gold.
AT the time this money was taken
4 ,.la ~ eel g..
twelve days in Mexico City. 10 cnarg-
es having been placed against me. |
being continually informed that for
$500 l would be Immediately re-
leased. l accepted the offer suggest
ing that the 800 pesos be deducted
from the money taken from me by
Marin. but my proposition was re-
fused [ being told that | would have
to pay an additional 800 pesos. After
twelve days | was released, without
trial for no charges had ever been
filed against me. after my wlre mad
gone TO the office of Governor Casa
and paid the sum of 800 pesos for
which l now have the receipt.
Subsequently | went 10 Marin's
office three times to try and recover
the money that he took from me
when he arrested me, but he stated
that the governor of the federal dis
trict, Gasca. had the money. | then
went TO the governor and he denied
possession Of the money. and gave
me an order TO Marin, instructing him
TO return the money Immediately.
presented this order 10 Marin. but
he told me that there was no chance
for me 10 get my money and TO get
out of the office and stay out. =
Yesterday afternoon. after having
recognized Marin in the morning. |
saw him on Houston street opposite
the Guntcr Hotel. Calling an officer
and requesting him to hear CONVEX
sation. l approached Marin and asked
him did he not think this good
opportunity TO return the money that
he had illegally taken from he in
Mexico City. Marin. explaining that
he did not speak English, requested
that l accompany him TO his room
Shere his interpreter was End that
permit him TO call the Mexican con
sui. To these requests 1 acceded and
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-30

thereafter the conversation was con-
Quoted through the Mexican consul,
Mr.. Alexandra Lubbcrt. After show
ing my receipts TO Mr.. Lubbert. he
agreed with me that was entitled
TO the return OF my money and asked
me 10 come to his office in order to
proceed to recover the money for me
as he did not wish such claims out
standing against his government.
Il hereby state that Marin was not
threatened in any way. shape or form,
that en- officer was present through
out the entire conversation and that
the Mexican consul was present
throughout the greater part, and that
consequently. Marin's call for a body
guard was needless. -
NJ X. SIMMONS.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-30
AID TO BUSINESS
Junction Merchant Can Come Here
and Return In One Day.

The completion of the road between
kerrville and Junction will aid bust
ness men of that place. according TO
l.. II. Cary, chairman OF the mem
bership committee of the trade ex-
tension department of the Chamber
of Commerce.
This stretch of the Old Spanish
Trail makes an excellent highway for
the 126 miles between San Antonio
and junction. Merchants from June
ton can take n bus there in the
morning, do their trading here in the
afternoon and return home by bus the
same day. Their merchandise will ar
rive there the next morning.
No event that has occurred in the
last few months has meant so much
10 San Antonio as the completion of
this stretch of road. according to Mr..
Cary. 4 large new trades territory
has been opened. and fine scenic
country opened up to tourists.
The San Antonio merchants who
attended the celebration received
most cordial welcome at both Kerr
vile and Junction. The Kelly Field
band furnished music for the pic
nickers and dance was held that
night.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-30
CHARTERS GRANTED.

Austin. Tex, Aug. 30.-Chartered:
Jolesch- Thomas Shoe Company Dali
las; capital stock, ssoo geo. Incorpora-
tors: J.. Jolesch. Joseph Jolesch, z. NJ.
Thomas.
Della Farmers Gin Company. Della.
Limestone county; capital stock. s50s0.
Incorporators: J. II. Cochrum, W. p.
Herring, T.. W. Trotter.
American Original Company. Dallas:
capital stock, $1,000. Incorporators: A.
J. Boedefeld. ]. r. sullivan. E. n.
Moore. Purpose, printing and engrav-
ing.
7. y. Richie Clothing Company. San
Antonio; capital stock $4,000. Incor-
porators: David Bernard. julius Mazur.
~. y. Richie.
Amendments:
Spalding Sport Shop, Houston. chang
ing name to Athletic Supply Company
Citizens State Bank. Marble Falls In
cressing capital stock from sse,o TO
$4,000.
Rodwine Manufacturing Company. Kerr
VILE; capital stock $4,000. Incorpora-
tors: r. T. Redwine. Charles Rawson.
Cecil Robinson. Purpose, manufacturc
nut handling machines
Ellis County Fair Association. Ennis
no capital stock. Incorporators: J. r..
McMurray. J. F. Castelar,, Ernest Ra-
phael.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-30
William Reimann.

William Reimann. "a years old,
died at his residence at Schertz.
Tex. at > 80 Wednesday afternoon.
He was a native of Germany but
had lived in Schertz the last three
years. He is survived by his widow,
one son. Bernhard Reimann of Con-
verse. Tex; four daughters, Mrs.
Anna Hess and Mrs. Bertha Seller.
both of Schertz. Mrs. Emma Nitscher
of Floresville and Mrs. Alma Borg
feldt OF ScIiertz; twenty-six grand
children and five great grandchildren.
The funeral will be held from the
residence at Schertz at 1 O'Clock
Thursday afternoon. Rev. Carl Knick-
er Of the Friedens Evangelical church
officiating. Intcrment will be in the
Cibolo Cemetery under the direction
of the Riebe Undertaking company.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-30
Bert Thompson.

Bert Thompson. sc years old, died
at his residence. IA Taft boulevard
at $40 Thursday morning. He was
a native Of New York and had been
in San Antonio two years. He Is
survived by one sister. Mrs. T.. Sharp
neck of Chicago. The funeral will
be held from the residence at >
o'clock Friday afternoon. Rev. A. +.
Fox Of the Church of God. and Rev.
J. X. Pedrick of the San Fernando
Christian church. officiating. The
funeral will he under the direction of
Hagy & McCollum, underiakers.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-30
Sister Mary Gertrude.

Sister Mary Gertrude tneel Kate
Flynn. 53 years old. died at the Holy
Ghost Convent Wednesday. The fun
eral was held from the Holy Ghost
Chapel at Z O'Clock Thursday morn
ing. Rt. Rev. Arthur Drossaerts, Of
ficiating. Intcrment was in the
Sisters plot in the Old San Fernando
Cemetery. under the direction OF the
Zizik Undertaking company.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-30
Repair DAMAGED Paving W

Repair Damaged Paving - Wood
block pavcments in San Antonio which
suffered severe damage during the
heavy rains of the early part Of the
week. will be replaced by other more
suitable pavement. Street Commission.
err Paul Steffler said Thursday. This
cannot be done. however. until funds
are available. Work OF repairing the
damaged pavements is under way, the
street commissioner said. Instead of
replacing tn ebocks tie holes are being
filled with crushed rock an will be
covered with topping of tarvia. This
will be left down until funds are avail
able for laying permanent paving.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-30
OBITUARY
l.. w. Warner.

The funeral of F. W. Warner. Il
years old. who died at local hos
pital Monday afternoon. will be held
from the chapel Of the Riebe Under
taking company at o'clock Friday
afternoon. Rev. Hugh Mcclellan OF
the Central Christian church official
ing. Intcrment will be in the Ma
tional Cemetery. The g. A. X. will
attend and be in charge of the SER
vices at the grave.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-30
BANKRUPTCY SALES

In the Matter of
j. +. Winters lAlkemeyer's) No. s9i
Bankrupt
-----In Bankruptcy -.--
Notice Is Hereby Given:
That on Tuesday, September 4. 1928,
at 10 A. NJ, the trustee will offer for
sale at public auction in bulk for cash
to the highest bidder. free from liens.
and subject to confirmation by this
court all the stock of hats, wells. trims
mings, etc, and all fixtures belongin !,
TO the above estate located at III Alamo
Plaza, San Antonio. Tex. Inventories may
he inspected upon application to the
undersigned. Certified check must be de
posted with trustee before prospective
purchasers are permitted 10 bid. For
further information apply to-
NJ. COPPARD. Trustee,
Ga Alamo National Bank Bldg.
San Antonio Tex
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-30
Mrs. Eula +. Rizer.

Mrs. Eula +. Rizcr. ~ years old.
died at lis Groveland place. at >
O'Clock Thursday morning. She was
a native Of Texas and had been in
San Antonio only short time, com
ing here from Meridian. Tex. She
was member of the Woodmen Circle
and is survived by a son. Residing
in Fort Worth. The BODY will he
sent to Meridian at S:1J Thurstsj
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-30
Discuss Club Proerams.-A genera

Discuss Club Programs.-A general
discussion of the kind of meetings
they like best and the attitude of
the members in general toward the
programs of the last six months. was
held at the regular meeting of the
Craftsmanship Club at the Gunter
Hotel Wednesday noon. Miss Corne-
liza Cazell, accompanied OIL the piano
by Miss Emma Lipps. rendered sew
cral vocal selections. Numerous ideas
as to how the programs should be
held in the future were advanced
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-30

Want Willie Adams-Sheriff Jim
Stevens Thursday morning received a
telegram from II. NJ. Organ. postoffice
inspector at Waco. Texas, to hold Will
lie j. Adams. taken into custody last
Sunday night by local detectives.
Adams. the telegram said, is wanted
on a charge of burglary growing out
of the alleged robbery of the postoffice
at Rusk. Texas. on September IL.
1921. Sheriff Stevens notified the
police department that the telegram
had been received.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-30

Lions Get Acquainted-A general
get-together and good fellowship meet
ing was held by the San Antonio Lions
Club at the Gunter Hotel Wednesday
noon. The entire meeting was given
over to introducing new members 10
the club and making suggestions for n
variety of programs 10 be held in the
future in order that every meeting
might hold, something new in store for
the members. The members were I'D
in singing by Fred Maule.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-30

Conopus Club Program-With the
hot weather abating somewhat, a large
attendance is expected at the regular
meeting Of the Conopus Club, to be
held a, the Menger Hotel Friday noon.
Gerald Melliff will be the principal
speaker. while J.. NJ. Benton will be
chairman of the day. Souvenirs will
be given by DIR. Dudley Jackson, Ora
ham Dowdell, b. b. McGimsey and j.
$. Maverick.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-30

fiagy X McCollum, Undertakcrs.
Quick ambulance service. Crockett
104. Lady assistant 1t all hours
(Adv.)
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-30

Swastika fancy lump coal. Clean,
no dust or slate. Satisfactory. Ira
Perry Coal Co. Tr. 1897. CIR. 3223.
Tr. 464.-(Adv)