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Milford chronicle., 1925-05-08
STATE GAME LAW
CHANGES MADE BY
LAST LEGISLATURE
Most Important Change Was Law
Providing Fee For Keeping
Dogs In Kent And Sussex.
They MUST Be LICENSED
Law Also Provides For Killing Of
Unlicensed Animals---Licensed
Dogs Personal Property.

The Tooth General Assembly of
Delaware made but few changes in
the Game Laws of Delaware, but
some of the new laws are of far
reaching effect and of interest to
most of our citizens. The changes
are:
(a) A new law making in unlaw-
full to own or have a dog in possess
sion in Kent and Sussex Counties
without a State license for each dog.
(b) A new law, requiring a State
license for each boat used in the
business of carrying fishing parties
to fish in the Delaware River or
Delaware Bay.
(c) A new law protecting crabs.
(d) A new law requiring non
residents desiring to take soft crabs
from RehobOth Bay or Indian River
to first procure a State license, cost
ing $25.OO.
6) Changing the law governing
the use of nets for fishing in the
waters of RehObOth, Indian River
and Assawaman Bays, and Indian
River and their tributaries.
(g) Changing the law governing
the taking of muskrats by prohibit
ing the use of diving or box traps.
New Dog Law
The new dog law is designed to
protect the wild creatures of the
State from the depredations of dogs
particularly during the breeding sea-
sons. 1t provides that the owner or
of each dog must procure
a license for same which costs 81
for each male and 50 for each fe-
male dog. With the license the own
er will receive from the State Board
a metal tag which must be worn on
a collar at all times. II is unlawful
for any person to permit any dog
to run at large at any time without
a State license tag, and from the
first day of March to the first day of
October in each year it is unlawful
to permit any dog, whether licensed
or unlicensed, to run at large and at
night time all the year round dogs
must be confined on their home
places or kept under the immediate
control of their owner. The train
ing of dogs at night time during the |
closed seasons is now also prohibit |
ed. The new act further makes Ii
3ensed dogs personal property and |
of larceny and provides a
penalty for the theft of a dog.
Any unlicensed dog may be killed |
~ any officer or by any land owner
II tenant should such dog trespass
IN the land. This law now pro-
ects all licensed dogs and the prop
,rty right of the owner to such dog
md at the same time, it protects all
owners from the depreda-
ions of dogs. Should any dog dam
ge any property, the amount of the
Iamage can be recovered, from the
wner of the dog, or from the State
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Milford chronicle., 1925-05-08
]. E. HOLLAND RE-APPOTNTED
TO HIGHWAY COMMISSION
Milford Man Has Served On The
Body Since Its Organization

Governor Robinson last Friday
announced the re-appOintment of
Joseph E. Holland, of Milford, to be
a member of the State Highway
Commission. The appointment is
for six year term. Mr.. Holland
was appointed to the board when it
was first originated by the legisla-
ture and has served faithfully since
that time. His re-appointment at
the hands of Governor Robinson
meets with the approval of the peo-
pie of Milford and of Sussex County.
Mr. Holland in politics is a Demo-
crat who has stood high with his
party. Several times in the past he
has been mentioned as a possible
candidate for the nomination of
Governor on the Democratic ticket.
The Office of member to the Highway
does not carry any
salary and the men who are so
performing the duties of
The commission are doing a good |
work for the whole state
Milford chronicle., 1925-05-08
BEVANS JURY UNABLE
TO AGREE, DISCHARGED
Dismissed After Deadlock Lasting
From 1880 To 11:1O p. M.

The jury in the case of Andrew
and Luther Bevans, of Pocomoke
City, charged with arson in connec-
tion with the burning of the home of
Mrs. Cordelia Webb, at Mattapond,
Worcester county, Maryland, last No
vember, was discharged Tuesday
night when, after celebrating from
4:30 until 11:10 p. m. it was unable
to reach agreement on verdict
The testimony of William Read,
called by the State, contradicted the
attempts of the brothers, who are
under long penitentiary sentences
for an assault upon two officers, to
prove an alibi. They stated on Mon
day they spent the night of the fire
at the home of William Tarr, Chin
colleague Island. Read declared he
was at Tarr's home that night and
saw nothing of the Bevans.
Former Governor Emerson c. Har-
representing the defense,
was the last speaker before the jury.
Milford chronicle., 1925-05-08
$5OO,OOO INCREASE
in SUSSEX PROPERTY
New Assessment Shows Healthy
Growth In The County Over
That Of Last Year.

Property valuations in Sussex
county this year have been increased
S593,111 over the assessment of 1924
Last year the total assessment for
the county amounted to $32,019, ,131
while this year it has been fixed by
the Board of Assessment at $32,612,-
PAP.
The increase is due to property
improvements and the location of
additional property which the resi-
dents have failed to report in ac-
cordance with the law. In the fu-
ture, it is stated, it is going to be
the policy of the Board of Assess
ment to greatly increase the assess
ment of all who fail to make a re-
turn whenever it is learned that
they have attempted to evade the as
sessment. Under the assessment
laws of Sussex county, each prop
erty owner during the early part of
the year is required to fill out as
sessment blanks and return them to
the Board of Assessment, fixing the
valuation on their property. If the
assessment is not what the Board
equitable. then they re-
assess it.
The assessment in the several
election districts of the county fol-
lows:
First Representative District
First election district, S2,8O7 ,559;
capitation, 1,543; Second, $1,5S2,2S7;
capitatiOn, 1881; Total, $4,3S9,846;
capitation, 1874.
Second Representative District
First, $97O,553; capitation, 513; Sec
Ond, $1,689,145; capitation, 5000;
Third, $1,13O,185; capitation, 1888;
Total. $3.789,883; capitation, 1886.
Third Representative District
CONTINUED on page y
Milford chronicle., 1925-05-08
MRS. TOTTEN GRANTED A
DIVORCE FROM HUSBAND
ElOpment OF Former School Official
Recalled By Decree

Signing of the final decree in di-
vorce at Dover on Tuesday by the
judges in the Superior Court, of Ruth
w. Totten from Roger L. Totten, re-
call the sensational elopment of Tot
ten, who was statistician for the
State Board of Education, in October,
1921, with Margaret Hill, a Sussex
county school teacher, and as SEN
satiOnal return of both, to Delaware
after trip in Totten's automobile
through the New England States.
Totten and Miss Hill were taken
into custody in Wilmington, Totten
later being taken to Dover, and lodg-
ed in Kent county Jail where he re-
mained for several weeks until re-
leased on his own recognizance after
being indicted by the grand jury of
Kent county for nOn-support of wife
Divorce proceedings were started
by Mrs. Totten over a year ago,
Tuesdays decree making the divorce
final and absolute.
Milford chronicle., 1925-05-08
SHERIFF'S JURY RENDERS
VERDICT ON ROAD APPEAL

David ShOckley of Cedar Neck ap-
pealed the award made by a Commits
sion of six cents damages, for alleg-
ed damage claimed for building con-
crete highway in front of his farm
near the Brick Granary several
weeks ago. His appeal from the first
award, was in persuance to law pro-
vided for adjustment of differences,
where the parties could not agree,
and the lawyers for Mr.. ShOckley
made the demand for a Sheriff's
Jury to go upon and view the prop
erty in question and make their
award. This was done last Wednes-
day, May 9Th. Sheriff Harry Johnson
summoned the following men from
all parts of Sussex county to con-
slider the facts and make the award.
The jury was Asa Bennett, Charles
w. Messick, John S. Isaacs, J. Leroy
Cannon, J. A. Lingo, John P. Wilson,
R. e. Wiley, w. E. Thompson, COul-
ter Messick, George A. Hill, w. B.
and George H. Draper, Sr.
After going on the farm and view
ing the conditions, the jury deliber-
ated and rendered a verdict as fol-
lows: Nothing for land damages,
but $50 for replacing the fencing in
front of the property"
The Highway Department had Of
fered $41.OO before the case was ap-
pealed by Mr. Shockley to restore the
ferces; which he refused and took |
chances with a jury trial.
Andrew J. Lynch was the attorn-
ey for Mr. Shockley and James
Boyce the attorney for the Highway
Milford chronicle., 1925-05-08
Western County Town Has Margin
OF Only Eleven Points Over Its
Nearest Rival.
GEORGETOWN WAS SECOND
County Seat School Gains Twelve
First Places But Finishes End In
The Annual Meet.

Laurel was the scene Friday of
the biggest and most successful
county field day ever held in Sussex
county. Beginning at 9 a. m, the
parade started in North Laurel and
marched through the center of the
town, ending at the school campus.
| The parade was under the direction
of Albert Early, rural supervisor of
the county. The parade was more
than two miles in length and nearly
an hour was required for it to pass
one point. Every school in Sussex
county from the smallest One-rOom
school to the largest high school was
represented in the parade.
Immediately after the parade the
various events for all pupils in the
badge contests were run off. This
required all of the forenoon. Several
hundred pupils qualified for the
bronze badges which require that
the contestants run go yards in IL
seconds. Following this a large
number qualified for the silver
badges. About twenty-five boys
qualified for the gold badges.
1t is estimated that $4,000 were in
Laurel for the event. The National
Guard organization had charge of
the parking of cars and the direc-
tiOn of traffic for the entire town.
The circle dOdgeball contests were
also run off in the forenoon. Glass
No. 1 was won by Seaford with Lord
Baltimore second and Bridgeville
third. In Glass No. 2, Selbyville
took first place, BridgeviIle second,
and EronlrfOrd 4Ioird WJbitocviIIo
won first place in the third class,
while O'Neals won second, and Ced-
ar Neck third.
The afternoon events included the
various relays, dashes, and walks,
while in the field events, jumps,
shot puts, basketball and baseball
throws were the features.
Greenwood won first place in the
days events scoring 1873 points and
Georgetown was a close second with
122 points. Laurel took third with
62 points. Seaford next with So. The
following schools also scored: Mil
ton. SO points, Glendale 18, Selby-
vile 12, Millsboro 10, Lewes 10,
10, Bridgeville 8, Lord
Baltimore 6, O'Neals 6, Springfield
5, Frankford 4, Cedar Neck 2 and
Mitchell l.
Georgetown won u first places
and Greenwood 8, but Greenwood
kept in the running all of the day
BY placing men in nearly every event
They had SO men take places while
Georgetown won but 20.
The following are the winners in
he various events of the afternoon.
Track events, over 125 pounds,
CONTINUED on page six)
Milford chronicle., 1925-05-08
S. S. CONVENTION
NOW In SESSION
AT WILMINGTON
Joint Delaware-Maryland Session
Being Held In The Second Bap-
tist Church.
CLOSING SESSIONS TODAY
Delegates Were Welcomed To
City By Governor Robert P.
Robinson.

The twO-day joint convention ol
the Delaware and Maryland Sunday
School Associations, which includes
all Protestant Sunday schools, open
ed yesterday morning in Second
Baptist Church, Ninth and Franklin
streets, Wilmington. Rev. L. B.
Smith, D. D., is presiding at all ses-
siOns of the adults division and Miss
L. E. Mccormick at all sessions of
the children's division.
The services opened at 9:45 O'Clock
with singing, led by W. o. HOffecker,
which was followed by devotions in
charge of Rev. w. M. Smith. The
keynote address, "How to Get Our
Teaching Across Into Life" was
made by Rev. E. H. Brewster, D. D.
Another address "The Weakest Joint
in the Harness." was made by Rev
Charles F. Boss, Jr. Pictures in
Christian education by Miss Eliza
beth Harris and benedictiOn cOnclud-
ed the morning program.
The afternoon and evening pro
gram was as follows:
1:0O-SOng service, w. o. Hof-
fecker; $780, DevOtions, the Price of
Bible Study, Rev. W. M. Smith; 200,
Conserving Our Resources, Miss
Elizabeth Harris; 2:3O, Conferences;
2:30, Psychology of the Adult Mind,
Mrs. Frances R. Brown; $3.50, Some
Adult Glass Experiences, DR.. J. L.
Johnson; 400, Pitfalls to Avoid and
to Travel DR.. E. D. Stone
Discussion after each address was
led by Rev. J. L. Johnson, D. D.,
Rev. A. w. Some, D. D., and Frank
P. Mitchell; z p. M, song service
and devotions. w. O. Hoffecker and
Dr. Carlisle Hubbard; 1880 p. m,
words of welcome, Rev. George D.
D. D., and Governor Robert
P. Robinson; 8 p. M, what Hath
God Wrought" Wayne B. Wheeler,
LII. D.; 8:45 p. M. "The Living
Touch" Dr. E. D. Stone; benedic-
ton
The program for today will be:
$3.50, Meeting Executive Commit
tee, Convention Church; 9:15, Song
Service and Devotions, w. o. Hof-
fecker and Rev. George A. Burslem;
1000, Organizing the Church for
Christian Education, Dr. E. H. Brew
ster; 1O:3O, A Years Work-Report |
If Executive Committee, L. Elmer |
Perry; Report of Treasurer, George
CONTINUED on page seven)
Milford chronicle., 1925-05-08
PRISONERS DIG WAY TO
FREEDOM THROUGH WALL
Negroes Escape Through Kent COun-
ty Jail Cellar

Tearing up the wooden flooring of
their cell and digging their way
through brick wall, several inches
thick, two negro prisoners awaiting
trial on charges of larceny, made
their escape from Dover Jail shortly
after 8 o'clock Tuesday night.
The negroes, William Douglas and
George Carter, the latter said to be a
desperate character from Virginia,
after escaping from the Jail proper
by dropping into the cellar of the
home of Sheriff Wicks climbed
through a window into the Sheriffs
home and escaped through a rear
door. Once outside they disappeared
and despite the fact that an alarm
was sounded and posses formed soon
after their escape they were not ap-
pretended.
How the negroes made their es
cape through the hole made in the
wall, which was hardly big enough
for a man of the smallest build to
crawl through, is a mystery to the
police. That they worked quietly at
their task is shown by the fact that
Wicks' wife, who was in her
home adjoining the Jail, heard only
a slight sound and paid little atten-
ton to it.
According to Sheriff Wicks a pc
culiar incident of the escape of the
negroes was that while his wife was
in conversation with Virginia author
tiles in reference to Carter, who is
as a fugitive from Tasley,
Va. the latter was making his es-
ape from the Jail.
State police are making a search |
or the negroes.
Milford chronicle., 1925-05-08
NAB STOCK SALESMAN
FOR SECOND OFFENSE
Baltimore Man Arrested At Instiga-
tiOn OF FELTON, Woman

George w. Wayson, Baltimore
stock salesman, came to grief for
the second time in a few months
when he was arrested in FELTON, last
Thursday night, April 30th, and is
now awaiting trial on a charge of
obtaining money under false pre-
tences. He was given a preliminary
hearing before Justice of the Peace
Edwin F. Wood at Dover, Friday, his
bail set at $500 and was ordered to
trial at the July term of court in
Kent county. Upon posting the re-
quired bond he was released pend
ing the outcome of his case.
Wayson was arrested upon COM
plant of Mrs. Efie Friedel of Eel
ton, who alleged that he and a COM
panion approached her some time
ago with a proposition to invest in
an oil company. AS she had no
money at that time to make the pur-
chase, the salesman, according to
her story, agreed to take securities
in the DOllings Company, Columbus,
o., which she held, in exchange for
the oil stock, promising that hand
some dividends would begin almost
First dividend was set for April
Is, but when it did not arrive she
legan an investigation. This finally
ed her to a Dover bank, given in re-
erence by the statesmen. The Off
,ials of the bank, however, knew
lothing of the oil company in ques-
ion or of the statesmen. Mrs. Erie |
lei then entered the complaint |
which led to the arrest of Wayson |
Vhen he reappeared in FELTON,.
Wayson and a companion (name
were arrested in George
own several weeks ago on SINH
ar charge and the two men are fac
ng trial at the June term of the
,ussex county court.
Milford chronicle., 1925-05-08
MILFORD CITIZENS
HEAR The SEWAGE
SYSTEM DISCUSSED
DR.. A. T. Davis, State Health Of
ficer, And Engineer Beckett
Speak Of Towns Needs.
WOULD COST $4,000
Figures Given To Meeting Show
This Amount Needed---Referen-
dunn Will Be Called.

AT meeting of the citizens of Mil
ford called for the purpose of dis
cussing Milford's proposed new sew
age system, Wednesday evening,
Engineer Beckett, of the State Board
of Health, who has made a prelimi-
nary survey of the town, explained
the survey thoroughly. Mr.. Beckett
took each area in the plan, told the
number of homes 10 be accommodate
ed by the sewers and of the sanitary
need of the area. The most costly,
and one of the most needed is the
northeast section of the town. Dr.
Davis told of Delaware's standing
among the states of the union in the
matter of death rate, and showed
that our state is we'll near the bot
tom. He explained the advantages
of the sewer system as proposed and
told of the financial benefits to be
gained by the town as a result of
proper sanitation.
Col. Theo. Townsend acted as
chairman of the meeting, and prev
ious to the talks by the representa-
tives of the State Board of Health.
he explained some of the points not
clear in the minds of the citizens as
to existing sewers in the town. AT
the meeting announcement was made
that Town Council will Immediately
call for a referendum vote on the
project. The law passed at the last
session of the legislature provides
for a bond issue of $4,000 with
which to construct the sewer system
and at the same time provides that
the proposition must be approved at
an election of the citizens called for
the purpose. At the election each
tax payer will be allowed a vote for
each dollar of tax paid annually.
Milford chronicle., 1925-05-08
HOSPITAL CARD PARTY
A FINE SUCCESS

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Mil
ford Emergency Hospital greatly ap-
preciate the kindness of Captain
Pettyjohn for the use of Armory
Hall, Friday evening, May 1st, also
the Carlisle Fire Company for their
dishes, Mr.. E. G. Reed of Lincoln
for loaning the use of his chairs and
Mr. Edward J. Salevan for collect
ing and delivering the tables and
the chairs. This and the patronage
of the town people, together with
those from Frederick, Harrington
and Laurel show a good community
spirit for the cause, which is doing
a great deal for humanity.
Committee.
Milford chronicle., 1925-05-08
nab THREE SUSPECTS
in FELTON, BURGLARY
Passing MOtOrist Took License Num-
ber OF Suspects Car.

Three suspects were arrested Fri
day night in connection with the
looting of the FELTON, filling station,
FELTON,, early Friday morning. The
burglars obtained tires, tobacco and
candy valued at several hundred
dollars.
Two of the men, who gave their
names as Riley and Sorley and their
home address as Harrington, were
taken into custody in SharptOwn,
Md, while the third man, John
Thawley, was arrested near Dover
by the state police and is held in
Kent county Jail.
Arthur POore, FELTON,, who was
passing the filling station as the
burglars were leaving, noted the
number of the Maryland license on
the car which they used. Through
this number the gang was traced to
Thawley was picked up
when he was found speeding in
car which bore the same license
Milford chronicle., 1925-05-08
PERSONS SEE
GREENWOOD WIN
SUSSEX FIELD MEET
Vaccinate!
From the Baltimore Sun


GMALLPoH has almost achiev-
- ed the status of a bueaboo-
a fearsome object for fright
ening the timid but without real
power to harm. But it is not yet
timaginary. On the contrary, it
has made its appearance in the
last few weeks as if to determine
whether the defense of modern
civilization are adequate to con-
troll it.
The outcome is not in doubt.
The same measures VIII c h
knocked it out at the height of
its power are still available, and
in much improved form, to mold
it now in complete check. A few
local cases and the threat of foci
In Philadelphia are sufficient evil
dence of the need of caution, but
the necessary procedure is clear.
Vaccination is the safeguard to
which all may turn who suspect
or fear contact with a case of the
disease.
What If the chances are a
thousand or more to one in favor
of escaping the disease without
vaccination? There is no need of
taking that chance. An ample
supply of vaccine is at hand, and
any physician can administer it.
And it is certain that little tenn
porary discomfort is preferable
to the trouble and notoriety that
come to one who contracts the
disease.
In view of the fact that small
pox in Philadelphia. Baltimore
and Washington is prevalent In
alarming and Increasing number
of cases, the people of Delaware
should play safe, by being Vacci-
mated.
Milford chronicle., 1925-05-08
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL

The members of the Ushers' I'm
ion of the Presbyterian Church are
planning a strawberry festival which
will be served on the lawn in front
of the church in the vary near flu
ture. Full details n1 week.
Milford chronicle., 1925-05-08

A meeting of the Mothers Club"
will be held at the home of Mrs. Geo.
T. Macklin, May 18th, at three o.
clock. All mothers are welcome.
Milford chronicle., 1925-05-08
BAKE

The "Signal Lights" Sunday
School class taught by Mrs. Jas. P.
Pierce will hold a BAKE at the
Pierce Hardware store, Saturday,
May 9Th, beginning at 10 A NJ
Milford chronicle., 1925-05-08

OUR PRINTING PLANT
is THE LARGEST ON
THE PENINSULA. LET
US QUOTE ON YOUR
NEXT PRINTING ORDER
Milford chronicle., 1925-05-08

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New Britain herald., 1925-03-03
5O YEAR SEARCH
 AT LAST ENDED
And Spanish Prisoner" Is Finally Jailed

Washington, March 3.-General Ramon De Santa Clara, sometimes Rafael De Santos, and again just R. De &. but internationally known as the Spanish prisoner" at last has been jailed. His arrest ended 50 year police hunt and is said 10 have given the swindle story he told its first element of truth.
 A report to the state department said the general" had been appre- hended in Madrid and was for the first time in his career actually a prisoner. The records in the case, as reported from time 10 time, show that he victimized many Americans by his sWindle scheme despite pub licity given during the years he operated.
 The Spanish prisoner" posed as q bankrupt, imprisoned on that charge and possessing fortune Of S36O.00O in American money, con- cealed somewhere in portmantcau with a secret pocket
 From persons who offered 10 as sist him in the recovery of his for tune on promise of a reward of sl20.OO0, with a cash advance from the victim always stipulated. he is alleged to have rcapcd fortune for himself.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-03
Giant Whale Is Seen
 Off Ocean City, N. J.

ucran City. x. j., March 3.-A whale measuring between 40 and 50 -oct was seen and fired at in Carson's inlet near here last night by Captain Christopher Bcntham and his crew Of coast guardsmcn, he reported to- day. The whale was first noticed when the crew saw it blow where upon they fired several shots at it T. then left the vicinity but later re-
 turned to the iplct and finally start ed Iown inc coN in a southwester' , ly direction. Captain Bentham eX,
 pressed hc opinion the whale un. doubtedly was sick and came 10 tl1' inlet 10 obtain fresh water from tht stream which emptles into it.