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Milford chronicle., 1923-01-12

EVERY OWNER of auto or a truck In Delaware
had notice that they permitted to apply for the an
nua license plates operating autos over the highways
of Delaware at any after December 1st The depart
ment even requested that application be made early IN De-
cember so as afford opportunity for the auto tags TO
be forwarded before the first of January when all tags
should be affixed any machine be permitted to run
on the highways of Delaware The several newspapers OF
Delaware from time to time during the latter part Of De-
cembe printed news items for the benefit of the people
who operate autos that they might be assured OF prompt
delivery and that issuing department would nave I
part of the work spread long time-thus nsuring
the people interested against delay in delivery Those VINO
waited until the approach of the new year TOOK
chances for delay and should not expect to be given priv
iege to operate machine under the previous years Ii
cense brief time because OF their delay Ihose
who have been caught should pay their fines and fix the
fact in their memory that they have responsibility winch
enters the solving of their troubles Limit the of the
tags to the year and enforce laws is the only to
settle this entire trouble Let the public do its
part
In Pennsylvania and other states the crusade against
automobiists ignoring the laws been pursued unre
lentingly New York gathered in than $425,OOO in
fines while the amount Pennsylvania has not been made
known Delaware will to join with other states to
hiring to an end the confusion which regned in previous
years when to bother greatly about the reg
ations provided the proper identification OF motor
cars and their drivers.
Unless application made days or weeks IN ad-
vance of January license plates cannot be available on
the first days of the new year Ultimately for its own con-
venience and that of increasing multitude OF auomo-
bile owners distribution of plates and credentials will have
to he made by the Highway Department from substaons
established at the several centers of population
Milford chronicle., 1923-01-12

FUR BEARING ANIMALS other than the muskrat are
Delaware yet each winter trappers catch offers
in the fresh water ponds and streams of both Kent and
Sussex counties The otter and mink both have fur pelts
which high prices in the markets of the
world and catch of either of these animals is event
fall to the lot of all who trap for fur bearing
animals past days several offers have been
caught which evidently animals and indicate
trappers follow closely the few animals that haunt
of Delaware. Why not protect the otters in
stead fox? The pets of the otter would be rich
for tappers while the fox is outlaw against the
poultry and game interests of Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1923-01-12

PRESIDENT HARDING:-"One year ago I suggested
the submission of an amendment that may lawfully
restrict the issues of the axempt securities and renew
that recommendation nowTax-exempt securities drying
up the sources of Federal taxation they
aging unproductve and exrvgant expenditures by States
municipalities There is than the menace in
mounting public debit there the dissipation of capital
which should be available to the needs Of productive
industry The proposed amendment will place the State
and Federal Governments and all political subdivisions
an exact equality will tend to correct the growing
menace of public borrowing which if left unchecked may
soon threaten the stability of our institutions"
Milford chronicle., 1923-01-12

THE MINISTERIAL UNION in Milford have entered
on campaign which for its object better enforcement
of the have and general respect for the moral
obligations resting all to see that the laws
are observed attend church services regular
y as well talk most in public will be asked to square
their actions by profession Those who effective
maintaining town government through and by the cleo
tions will be asked make open explanation, to why
interest in decent lawrespecng government for Mil
ford ceases function after elections? This applies to the
of laws against the and good order OF
the town. They want to know why gambling is permitted
to be carried without any effort to stop it? They want
why the police held back because of loyal sup
those they responsible to for their positions?
The resolutions printed in this issue of the Chronicle speak
for the Ministerial Association but there is greater
danger that from the failure to enforce law than
we at realize The growing lack of respect for law re-
suits disorders which may be grouped under the out
RACES which been uncovered by the Ku Kux Kan in
South The murders of mOb-rule which took place IN
Illinois general lowering respect for all laws
There is ample for improvement in Milford in law
enforcement it well that the ministers shall start the
effort bring about real reforms under existing laws
Milford chronicle., 1923-01-12

THE PROPOSAL to increase license fees for automo-
bes and trucks of the questions before the mem
bers legislature That heavy truck traffic is doing
the damage concrete roads, there is no one who
will attempt dispute for that the annual license
on commercial trucks must be very materially increased
OF the fees will be in proportion to the weight and
capacity of the trucks used and there will have to be
highway police with power to enforce the laws strictly,
patrong the highways to enforce the laws To save time
and truck well for the state OIL
cas scales weighing must be located at stated points
where suspected offenders be taken without delay OF
serious nature to establish to offenders against
the laws prohibiting excessive loads caucuated to break
or weaken the cement BEDS We believe that there is
general opinion that the license fees for automobiles
used for pleasure of light travel is sufficient 1t is
doubtful the legislature would increase these fees at the
present time; but the tax gasoline and greater license
heavy trucks must be made by the present eg-
lature 1t will be approved by the people.
Milford chronicle., 1923-01-12

TAX GASOLINE one cent for each gallon sold in Del
aware and apply the money towards building more con-
crete roads The people generally of this solution
of the problems for the highways and the legis
safely enact such laws with approval of their
constituents
Milford chronicle., 1923-01-12

Income Tax Division in the Postofice
building.
The safest plan is to file return,
and, if non-taxable, no tax will be as
sessed. j12-2t
Milford chronicle., 1923-01-12

Lee Kolmer, Adolphe Lestina, and 9TH
ers are in the company.
There is veritably an army of Eek
tras" for the numerous big scenes of
the play, not only in revolutionary
Paris, but also at the tribunal and in
the court of Versailles where many
beautiful fetes are held.
SEE "SHADOWS" AT THE PLAZA
THEATRE, WEDNESDAY AND
THURSDAY, JAN. II, IS, AND
LET THE SUNSHINE FILTER
INTO YOUR LIFE.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-06

sd ineinerators that you could not
get enough heat In 70 scorch your
hat. and yet We continue 20 dump
garbage In Lake Union pollutlng the
waters 10 such an extent that an
epidemic Is liable any time.
Now a few real estate owners or
agents want 70 spend money on a
bridge 20 relieve congedon AZ a
place OF amusement AMI 10 enable
them 10 sell few pieces OF real
estate instead OF looking 20 the
building up Of business. What We
now need 10 a direct route put thru.
the DeKtar ave. condemnation and
the stonegAy bridge. and utilize the
only natural rosd. Etonsway. which
Is in the center Of POPULATION n
the North End. and will benefit the
city and be source Of plsnsurs for
any OF the tourists entering or leay.
ing the city.
Don't let us make any more mis-
takes. but get busy and build Seat
iie AS a whole: not one little sectlon.
Let US get together and relieve Seat.
Ito OF the most crying needs. then
boost her show places.
COMMITTEE OF NORTH END
TAXPAYERS. Per T. w. 8.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-06
Vivisection at the u. of w.

simple: Take a mother rat before
the babies arc born. feed her on lime
without tho milk. then cut her open
and the little rata will be found 20 be
black ana undsr-u oudHhed They
also feed tho male rat In the same
way bat DO cana stand II longer.
naturally. on cosirss, there are those
who SEQ great sci sn,ific gains thru
such methods Har1s people have
vivid lmaginaii0uA
But Il does not take much imng.
nation 10 know what effect such ex-
ptriruccs viii have on tho boys and
girls going thru them. what kind Oi
a motht., for instance. can be s1-
ptcted OF Eirl who has been laugh,
70 look upon such torturing OF living
creatures. and help IA II. until she
can aay. az n student did recently,
when telling Of cutting up frog and
watching It's brain work. but ! guess
It didn't hurt"
by the way. how about the state
law on viviseciion. which prohibit,
these practices IN any school IN the
rtaie except medical and dental
sohools7 Respectfully
CAROLINE A. WRIGHT.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-06

Editor The Star;
Mothrr1' dhyI A. "all the world
loves lover" 10 als0 does most Of
tho world l0yo a mother--that H.
some mothers
And while tho human mother VII
sJon. for ono day. have tho monopoly
attention aud loving thought oil
over the country. the mothers wboaa
ups are dumb will full ba busy with
the old problem. the world-old trhg-
edy. OF trying 90 feed and protect
their offspring. 20 DO which they
would willingly give their own lives
Thu strange part OF Il IN that ~
many people think that animals
neither griovs nor feel physical pain.
I have heard tender mothers Eay.
when hearing the crying 81 dog or
cat on having oil u their babies
taken from them. 'shs viii soon set
over H. Aud bhe a mplherl
Rats are not popular. No know, bur
are they created without sense Of
painT In our university. Of which
We are Justly proud tmost o. the
tlmo) ono Of the stunts being Vrac-
,iced. ~ We hear from students IN
tho physiology Glasses. IN 20 expert
men, on Twins rata The proce'> Is
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-06
Hush! Hush! Hush! HushI

month ago statements ringing with promises flooded
the country telling how senate committee was going
to dig to the depths of the Veterans bureau middle and
assuring us that the management was going to flood
the works with daylight.
Folks everywhere cheered and said ITS about time"
Even the retiring director Of the bureau Joined in the
chorus and said he wanted exhaustive Investigation
JUST 70 clear his own name Of charges that had
been hurled at the bureau and its chiefs
The chairman Of the senate committee and tho no,y
director both issued statements saying that the fire
works would start as congress adjourned Thevd
find out whether not those accusations were true and
the public would know for the first time what became
OF ITS S5OOOOOOOo per year. far greater than that
spent by the army or the navy any other department
ment.
Just what has happened since the high talk died down
Well the senate committee hired attorney, and he
visited Washington day. looked things over and re
turned to his office in New York The new veteron,
bureau chief slipped into office like weI.oraased
clutch and all is quiet '"'eu
Today the word Is being passed around ouietlv tbot
there probably won't be many hearings or more invoaH
eating this AS for this alleged misnoana go,ont
misuse Of funds and general inefficency and neolec}
OF veterans aw-hush, hush hush, hush
lie that has light within his breast nav al, t. A..
enjoy bright dny,-MlIon. ' ' :" ''o center
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-06

Editor Inc HNlfs
In answer 10 Mr., wilson's article
Of April "a We presume Mr. WI
son n IN the real estate business Or
10 the mouthplece Of At. Darwin
Melhnes,. graduate manager 81 the
university. His Judgment IN the
needs OF the people nH whole and
what Ia necessary and required Tor
the advancement OF the city u 70
warped tina, you can sec Hslfinh IN
tsrest IN every line De writes.
LIT him stand down on Yeslcr or
James Il; al First. Second or Third
ave. and attempt 20 direct anyouS
10 the right road 90 Everett, or tho
tourist camp even. and ha win see
how impossible tho task Is to do.
A road smptyinR First. Second.
Third. Fourth and Fifth ave. and
doing IL quickly IL what "a needed.
and direct route 20 the center OF
population north. Your sionilakc
bridge won't do u. and Mf. Wilson
knows Il.
What Il tho uns Of tho community
spirit being selfish7 II II urno that
the citizens In this city do away
with selfish motives and all get in
and boost for Seattle Boosting one
locality at the expense OF another
and you foster the nplri, which has
held Seattle from coming into her
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-06

anco 10 tho French Invasion.
Tho open letter was sent out from
the international headquarters OF tho
league at Geneva, Switzerland. and
the first copy reaching this country
was read by Mira Hannah Clothicr
Hun, Wednesday. at the annual con
ference Of the women's international
League for Peace and Freedom, now
being held at the Grace Dodge hotel
In Washington. Tho letter follows.
The German women OF the w. /
L. II. Il. have. with warm admiration
and sympathy. watched tho passive
resistance OF tho men and women OF
tho Ruhr district since the French
occupation.
This attitude Is tho best proof that
part OF tho Germans have turned
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-06

away from tina, spirit OF Inilltariam.
which has brought 20 much misery
10 tho older Germany and robbed her
OF tho sympathy Of the other peoples.
Women who abhor brute force.
who hate milltarism. It's supporters
and their acts. know that moru rui-
turs. courage. control and consistency
arc needed 10 carry out policy Of
passive resistance. such as IN nov be-
lng carried out In the Ruhr district.
than 10 resist with brutal forcoi And
because they know this. they take
this occasion TO express 10 the inhRb-
ltanta Of the Ruhr district who are
exercising the policy Of passive ro-
sistRnec. their warm gratitude and 10
assure them Of their great Rdmira-
ton: and at tho eano time 20 c1.
press 20 them the hope that they viii
not DO turned aside from tho path
they have entered. como what may.
| since Il II tho only right one.
Force should never DO met with
forcel More often It will duccumb TO
passive resistance.
rho women OF the International
League In America, England. France.
Austria, Switzerland and other coun-
tries have snnt us word that the attl-
tude Of tho inhabitants Of tho Ruhr
district 10 being followed abroad with
admiration. We gladly paSs on those
messages 10 tho people OF tho Ruhr
district and add that the protests
against the occupation OF tho Ruhr
district In France itself. both In Paris
and In many other French cities. are
numerous and emphatic
Tho people OF tho Ruhr district,
now exercising passive resistance win
win back for the German republic tho
sympathy abroad. which tho German
military power had rightly forfeited.
Just at this time. this Ia Of tho ut
most moral Importance.
German women know how TO
thank you for this"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-06
SCIENCE
Grduitdtion.
Its Cause Discovered?
Opens Big Field.
May Visit Planets!

Professor T. j. ]. See. government,
astronomer al Marc Island. an.
nouncea that he has discovered tho
cause Of universal grayltation
II wo now know what grayitation
II, No then know what holds the
planets In their orbits. and eonhe.
quently wo might be able 10 apply
that knowirdss 10 navigation OF In
t1ruteiiar space. The question Of mo
tive power. which few years ago
would have stopped tho most active
imagination from pursuing tho sub.
ieci--may be answered BY radlum.
Communication with planets that
We consider have a possibility o. b.
Ing inhabited II taken seriously 10.
day By science. Tho possibility Of &c.
tuaily travelling thru intorptnilar
space Is too fantastic TO &c, much
support q, present. but tho Idea will
grow.
Flying In space between tho plan.
eta 10 no more weird today that the
idea OF man flying several miles from
tho earth'n surface was hundred
years aEo.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-06
TO MY LAUNDRY
By Berton Braley

MY collar edges saw my neck
A'l And cut me somewhat jaggcdy;
My underwear comes back a wreck,
My sox you launder ruggedly.
And tho to wear such garments hurts,
I'll stand tho holes you cut in them.
But kindly do not pin my shirts
And kindly do not button theml
7 MUST remove ench pin with care
Before my shlrts don again;
Each ono must unbutton, ere
put II on again.
oh, starch my garments TIL II hurts
And palms mo to DO shut In them.
But kindly do not pin my shIrta
And kindly do not button them,
FOLD them ms often M you will
4 And doll them up oxponslvcly;
It's useless, but I'll pay tho bill
Nor murmur too extensively
II IT, perhaps, my just deserts
That fool llko n mutt In them,
But please, oh, please don't pin my shlria.
And please, oh, please don't button them.
Copyright, io2S. Tho Seattle star,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-06
In Defense of Mrs. Stillman

Editor The Star:
Your unfair article bringing In tho
name OF Mira James A. s,illman. pub
lished on the i2th Inst. caused mo
profound regret that had subjected
the naus OF 10 wronsed a woman 10
such COARSE mention.
Mrs. Sullman has bourne the hu-
initiation thrust upon hsr by her
ioos1-lived husband. with tho utmos;
dignity and patience.
All women may well learn. from
her exquisite taste In bearing this
heavy load. how to comport thom-
selves so IA 10 command the respect
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-06
He's Making Forests NoW

Mr.. Ford according TO wefounded reports, is manu-
featuring automobiles, andf what we've seen of so
called wrecks thereof il is evident that his product is
made of metal, wood and leather very largely.
Very good Mr. Ford gets a big interest in steel
Cheaper hoods, eorSets, tanks and such for
Lizzie" He gets coal mines. Cheaper fuel for his fac
tories. He gets railroads Cheaper transportation for
material And now his 10000 acres of coal land
in Kentucky Henry has got big gang of men at work
planting trees Cheaper wood for "Lizzes" furniture
Very likely cattle ranch for cheap leather next
And in every undertaking he whacks up with the con-
sumers Philanthropy? Probably not, but sound profit
able policy.
From his copy book, way back in his red school house
days Henry must have memorized some such motto
big sales. quick sales and reasonable profit some
thing that the people afford to buy"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-06

and admiration Of tho world In Fcn-
eEal. and Of wives and mothers In
particular.
one who sees the superb polsa and
calmness Of Mrs. sullman IN Al once
aware tina, sho Is ono who win suffer
no wrong nor ludlgnity to ever lower
her bead. and viii feel that homc
power. that II ovar with the spiritual
life. keeps ward over her.
sho II an inspiration TO all women.
Very truly yours
MRS. A. r. CLARK.
Organizer Of woman's Party, Port.
land, Ore,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-06
Germans Passive Resistance
Editor Tho star:

Editor Tho Star:
Members Of the organization re-
ferred to in tho enclosed document
have received valuable information
regarding the sentiment for peace in
tho world generally. Perhaps you
win be kind enough to give space to
the article I am sending with this.
Thanking you for your courtesy. ]
am, Yours sincerely.
JANE GARROTT,
State Chairman, w. |. l.. p. r., is24
Meridian Av.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-06
Welcome, Oh, "Hokun"

"Hokum" has arrived. It's now listed in the newest
dictionaries That's Just much debut for a word
Who's Who for person. And, at that hokum beat
'normalcy" to the great goal of words
Useful word, hokum Invaluable with n great ma
tonal political campaign coming Listen TO the speech
mutter "Hokump and forget il. Fine for the social
stuff-parting guests pretty speeches. wish they'd go,
say "Hokum" under your breath. It's relief.
Try 1t on the agents. Try it the wife. Or husband
If you're wife. Try it when you're tempted to believe
things that amt.
Welcome, little word, to our vocabulary
dancer woman without
country Russia Now isn't that tho limit uck'
Normally by hec California
sa75 900 bushe Of onion his wear
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-06
Great Fish" Swallows Jonah

Editor Tho Star.
A few days ago read In your pa
per letter which mentioned tho
story OF Jonah and tho whale.
Now, the Bible does not state that
tho whale swallowed Jonah. but that
the Lord prepared a great fish to
swallow Jonah Jonah Ian.
People having in mind tho whale
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-06

as being the greatest bca mammal
Immediately conclude that Il swal-
lowed Jonah; but the Bible states
that Il was n great fish" 70 that /,
no doubt was not n whale tina, swal.
lowed Jonah Mt nil.
Yours respectfully,
II. NJ,
SO5 ?oth Az. N Il
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-06
LHEERCt the Ss EN1Up
What Is Our Dollar Worth?

that tho entire worlds output OF gold
since 1913 has been approximately
SIS, 900. 900. 900.
Tho money stocks IN all countries
OF the world have never amounted 20
moro than $500. 001. 900.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-06

would like some OF your financial
readers 20 enlightsn me. How can
90. ooo. ooo.o 900 worth Of bonds pay
able in gold coin. b paid with i5.TSn.-
ooo,ooo Of gold. and how can tho cap
iiai and surplus Of the banks b ST.
oo0. 900. 900. when tho entire u. 8.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-06

government has only ia.7t0. 900. 900 In
Eoldr Is our dollar really worth moro
than 30 oontsT
Frankly. / win admit that am
"stumped.- and would like 10 bo
shown Yours truly.
J.R. NASH.
sit 9Th Ave
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-06
THE ENCLOSURE

Tho German workers and officials
wcro recently praised by tho wom-
ems international League for Peace
and Freedom for their passive resist
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-06
THE LATE LAMENTED LEGIsLATURE

french occupation authorities have
papers published the Rhineand
Official German figures Prison high months
ana lines OF as much 100000 out to
editors and publishers Eighteen editors publishers have
deported with their families The periods
various papers range from three days the Rhine
land 295 newspapers suspended Journals
more than been forbidden publish
outside OF these circulate ocend
territory.-FOmth N''p''
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-06
A Reply to Worral Wilson

own. As examples: look at MoseB'
Hump at tho Hotel Washington.
Thompson's Monuments. the import.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-06
On Matters of pinion

There folks who just love to unsheath their per-
sonal views whet them up bit and go forth censor
things, always, of course things which other folks
have other personal views This practice has become so
vrulent In the Northwest that the Spokane Press man
refuses to longer silently submit to it, even when the
thing Is done officially. Hear him censor censorship
thus:
Five men went to the Auditorium theater Friday and
looked at picture.
Two of the men were mediocre lawyers. One was an
ex-ferryboat operator. Another physician; the
fifth was good rough carpenter.
The mere opinion of this quintet could have prevented
100000 people in Spokane from seeing the picture in
question The picture about Russia and may or may
not nave depicted the truth In any the five men
knew nothing whatever about conditions in Russia
. The morals of the picture not In question and
there being no bare legs passionate passages the five
gentlemen had nothing to do but sit in solemn judgment
over something OF which they totally ignorant And
they sat there with perfectly straight faces and did it.
II ever there was fatheaded farce, it is censorship
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-06

Many Qurnei love- neither tho floods drown H. II
would give all the substance his house for would utterly
be eonfcmned-SolomOn Wilt