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Milford chronicle., 1926-08-13
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many FRIENDS
and neighbors, who were so klnd
and thoughtful during the Illness
and death of our darling baby Eliz-
abeth Catherine Voshell, also ior the
use of the cars. Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
lie IT Voshell and family. II
Milford chronicle., 1926-08-13
Sunshine Valley
(near Oakley

Don't forget the. Aid, to meet to-
night at the home Of Miss Myrtle
Spicer.
Mrs. Montillus Johnson of Phila-
delphia is spending some time with
relatives in this vicinity.
Mrs. Edith Parker spent part OF
last week with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Griffith.
Mrs. Regina Arlin is spending
some time with Mrs. c. C. Passwa-
ters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Banning, Jr
were weekend guests of their par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Banning.
Milford chronicle., 1926-08-13
TOLD IN A FEW LINES

The Hebron Church, which is To-
Gated near Georgetown, will hold its
annual picnic on the church lawn,
Saturday, August IA. The commun-
ity and all others connected with the
church are invited. Come and enjoy
the afternoon.
Milford chronicle., 1926-08-13
ADVERTISING
FOR SALE

For SAI.E-2O acres Of timber and
land, three miles Of Milford. f. L. Eog-
ers, Milford. alS-ztp
FOR. SALE-Horse. 70 years old, no
older. Good worker. Price $1,000. Chas.
Stuchlik, Milton, Del. al3-2tp
FOR SALE-Ford touring car. 1925
model. self starter Apply to Peter Zod-
orsney, near Grhlth's Mill. ltp
Milford chronicle., 1926-08-13
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Seven room dwelling
with a concrete garage and yard, at
corner of East Front street and Pearl
alley; from September 1st to January
1927; subject to owners approval. Ap-
ply to Robert Shilling, Milford, Del.
a13-tf
Milford chronicle., 1926-08-13
PUBLIC SALE

Due to the death Of my mother. I will
ofter at public sale, all my household
goods at my home. III West Second
seraft, North Milford on
Saturday, August 2l, 1926,
AT 1870 O'CLOCK
HOUSEHOLD GOODS
1 bed and bedding, cot. 2 wash
stands, bureaus. rugs, 3 X -; 1 par
lor suite, l bookcase. / library table,
dining room and kitchen chairs, / kit
chen cabinet, 1 refrigerator 1 couch,
dining table. l cook stove, oil stoves,
l clock lamps. dishes, fruit, quilts,
cooking utensils ana other articles too
Numerous to mention.
TERMS: Cash. No goods to be re-
moved until paid for
ELNA HALL
Auctoneer. Harry Latchum.
Clerk Harvey Clifton. af3-2t
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WANTED

WANTED-Carpente work. We are
now in a position to do all kinds OF
carnenter work, day or contract, with
20 years experience L. L. Rogers and
Hammond, Milford. al3-2tp
WANTED-An energetic young man
Chigh school graduate preferred) TO
take care of chemical work during to-
mato season at Houston. Good pay. Can
Milford 8GR21 and ask for Mr.. Duden-
dach. II
Milford chronicle., 1926-08-13

Another place where there is nj
peace is among the G1yocates o
peace.
Milford chronicle., 1926-08-13

LOST-White gold wrist watch in au-
tomobile accident on Rehoboth road on
Saturday night. Finder return to j. L.
Scott, Abbott's store, Milford. 1tp
Milford chronicle., 1926-08-13
STRAYED

SIRAHED-From my home in Milton
DlaCH ana brown mare pony. Finder
notify b. Frank Gray, Milton, Del. ltp
Milford chronicle., 1926-08-13
LOST

LOST-Bunch of keys, bearing name
of /. d. Short. Finder return to office
of I. D. Short Co. and receive reward.
Milford chronicle., 1926-08-13
NOTICE

SIGN PAINTING and gold leaf let
terS transferred. Ralph stevens, Nil
totu' al3-3tp
Milford chronicle., 1926-08-13

NoTICE-Will sell two Candee Incu-
pators' 240O 1900 capacity. +. l.. Kratz,
Greenwood. Del. aIS-9
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-16

who are all those wonderful PEG.
pie at your table," she asked him.
Il don't know that they are very
wonderful" he replied, suddenly re.
Numbering their existence. There is
the Princess Putralka. whom YOU saw
at the Royalty bar the other morning.
and afterwards at the Sporting club;
Philip Gorse and his sister. a Hunga =
rian woman-the Comtesse Fayaldi:
two Frenchmen-the Marquis de Vile
bois and Monsieur de Parian. and the
tall, thin man is Lord Edward PeIling-
ham. By-theby. how did you like
Philip Gorse?"
Immensely" she declared. with en-
thusiasm. Il adore his humanity,
too. To think of his coming to a
place like this, and dancing. No
wonder he understands men and WON.
en-. You have heard him preach"
AT Oxford. years ago." Hargrave
replied, and once or twice in London
He'll he a bishop all right some day"
Nothing could ever make lin a
greater man than he is she sa id
simply.
The dying away Of the music found
them near Hargrave's table.
II shall ask YOU ~ join us he de
cided. Il cannot have YOU sitting all
alone"
You mustn't do that" she pro.
tested They wouldn't like it, if they
knew who | was"
They would welcome a friend of
mine at any time" he assured her
quietly. Il think that Gorse, who has
just recognized you, will do more than
welcome you. Come along"
Every one was very amiable. and a
place was found at once for Violet.
She was scarcely allowed to sit down.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-16
PLANS TO INCREASE
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
British Government to Standardize
Sources of Energy by Con-
troll Board.

BIRMINGHAM. England January
lS.-The government intends to pro.
Nld" the country with cheaper and
more abundant electrical energy for
light and power by fostering a great
electrical scheme which will utilize
the existing sources of supply, but
greatly enlarge them through CO.
ordination and Standardization under
4 single control board.
Premier Baldwin outlined the plan
in a speech at A political meeting
here Yesterday. The premier pointed
out that British consumption Of cleo.
trical energy was about 200 units per
capita. as against 900 in Canada and
500 in the United States The great
need. he said. was Ia reduce costs
and facilitate the forma ton of new
authorities to undertake The supply
in areas not Yet covered. To this
end tho government proposes to
create special contro board. along
the lines of the Mersey Dock Board
or the port Of London authority. This
hoard would be managed by practical
men with powers covering the whole
country for the purpose of estab.
fishing interconnecting lines and CO.
ordinating stations in large areas.
The board would raise it's own cap
ital and work on ordinary CONNER.
cial lines. After interest and sinking
fund have been earned the surplus
would he applied TO the reduction OF
the charges.
Premier Baldwin believed that no
government subsidy would he re
Guired. hIt that government guar
antee might he necessary. The boa rd
would construct the necessary con
meeting links and provide supplies TO
cNiStiu- stations which present
could not he operated under a cheap
or rate The board would have pow.
ers 10 compel all the interests con
rerned Ia fan into limo
The premier did not refer 10 the
coal question in relation TO the cleo.
rricaI scheme, but it is understood
to he the government view that this
is a matter to he decided after the
coal commission has made its report.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-16
OLDEST LIVING NATIVE OF D. C..
OBJECT OF CITY WIDE SEARCH
Dr. Samuel S. Adams Raises Question at Meeting OF
Local Society, So Quest Is Started to Establish
Identity of This Unknown and Elusive Person.

Iho Oldest living native Washing.
tonian is now the object of a search
by the Society of Natives.
Decision to establish to whom this
distinction belongs was reached at a
meeting last night, Or. Samuel s,
Adams, the president raising the
question. Several weeks are to be de.
voted to the quest. and IL the person
is some one outside of the ranks of
the society, an invitation to Join il
will be extended.
The request that the oldest native
be determined was made by Dr. Adams
at short business session, which pre-.
coded an evening of entertainment
during which the old-fashoned square
dances, the polka and Virginia reel
and the modern Charleston were pre-.
scented.
A feature of the entertainment was
music furnished by the "IIillbillies
Orchestra" composed of Albert Hop.
kins, John Hopkins, Elmer Hopkins
Avis Alderman and Charles Eowma n.
They played many old-fa Shioned
melodies. Mr.. Bowman has won IS
medals in fiddling contests.
Vocal solos were rendered by Earl
Carbauh, accompanied by Mrs Car
bauh and by Miss Margaretta Camp
bell. Mrs. Elsie Cranmer and Ambrose
Durkin.
Mrs. Zell Oatley was chairman of
the committee on entertainment,
while Miss Eta l.. Taggart was chair.
man Of the reception committee
Young women served as pages.
They included Miss Babe Ford. Miss
Mary Battle. Miss Mildred Battle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-16

one of your parties is almost equiva
lent to a royal command And the
! women-well. l think as a person who
has certain claim upon your atten
[ tions. too many 81 them are in love
with you. The child | am sure adores
you. | never saw any one look SCI Su
premely happy in my life as she die
| when YOU were dancing with her"
He struggled against the pleasure
which her words gave him.
She was being little neglected.
he pointed out. Look at her now.
Not the same thing at ALL" the
princess declared. AT this moment IL
is simply joie dc vivre: with you I,
1t. dear host? Do you carry love
potions?"
IF you continue to make fun OF
me" he threatened. Il shall invite you
to dance"
She rose to her feet
I'VE have danced together very
seldom, Hargrave," she murmured.
only twice before to nv knowl
edge" he answered
II think we miss something" she
confessed. Il have been sometimes a
little foolish. ! think. I cling too
closely To the traditions Of world
which has pa ssed away. Do you re.
member I told you at dinner time that
l had received an important letter."
Il remember 1t quite we'll"
1T was from my uncle" she con-
fided. He has given his consent, II
/ choose. to my remarriage, provided
Nicholas mission to Rome Is sue.
cessful.''
Your uncle?" Hargrave murmured,
thoughtfully.
He is the head of my side of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-16

family" she explained. and the trus.
tee Of my properly. ! could not con,
slider such step without consulting
him, especially
tCopyrisht 1926. by E. Phillips Oppenhein1 -,
Continued tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-16
EQUITY EXCHANGE PAYS
S500,OO0 INDEBTEDNESS
Cooperative Farm Body Head
Pleads for Merger of Member
ship of Three Organizations.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
FARGO, y. Oak, January l6.-The
Equity Cooperative Exchange has
paid off 100000 in bonded indebted
ness, George G. Lambert, one of the
receivers, told the annual meeting.
Paul Moore, president OF the ex.
change, made a plea for a merger of
the membership, but not the property,
Of the Equity Exchange, the Farmers
Union and the National Producers
Alliance.
MIR. Moore declared that there are
number Of farm organizations
which are ineffective because so badly
split up.
Mr.. Lambert explained that pay
ment of $500 900 of the bonded indebt-
edness left the so line elevators owned
by the exchange free of debt. There
is still about 100000 Indebtedness
against the Equity. The creditors will
eventually set all of their claims, he
said
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however, before Gorse had taken her
away to dance. The princess watched
her curiously.
Your little protegee Is beautiful"
she remarked. How did she find
herself here alone?"
Her brother" Hargrave explained,
lis rather a young cub. He is over
there talking to Mile. Zelie, the
danseuss."
The princess continued TO follow
Violet's graceful movements. She was
talking little shyly but with great
interest TO her partner
II am not sure" she confided, be
ing in a somewhat jealous mood, that
| quite approve of your menage, Har-
grave. If | were man / should find
it somewhat distra citing to live under
the same roof as that girl. However
you are not susceptible, are you?"
The sufferings l endure are proof
to the contrary" he declared.
"Gallantly spoken. but untrue" she
rejoined. II do not know whether 1T
has been so all your life, but today
women spoil you. What have you
done to the world and to all OF us,
dear man, that we should have made a
sort Of god Of you? To be asked to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-16
Answers Divorce Suit.

Joseph L. Boudwin, sr., one of the
IS Washingtonians who are under
indictment in Florida for alleged con
spiracy to transport intoXicants, to-
day filed an answer to the suit for 4
limited divorce recently filed against
him by his wife, Mrs. Beatrice r
Boudwin. He denies all her charges
and brings a cross petition for a linn
iteu divorce. The husband expresses
willingness to pay his wife such ali
mony as the court may decree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-16
OPPOSE CONGRESS
ACTION ON SURPLUS
Cooperative Council Would
Leave Problem to Farmers
Themselves.

Tho fourth national conference of
the National Council Of Farmers Co
operative Marketing Associations went
ON record at its concluding session
Yesterday $ opposed to any legisla-
ton at This time dealing with surplus
farm products.
In adopting the report of its leSiS-
latIVe committee, which recommended
such course. the conference upheld
The views of Robert w. Bingham of
Louisville. chairman of the National
council. and Aaron Sapiro, the coun-
oils legal adviser. who had urged that
tho question he left to the farmers
themselves 10 meet through extended
cooperative OrCaniZat ton. Former
COY. L"wden of Illinois and other
members of the group favoring lesis-
'7flve aid in taCklnc the problem
were absent from the floor when the
conference took it's action
Will Study Problem.
The report provided for appointment
Of A committee of eight to study the
surplus problem and report to the
councils executive committee. It's
findings will be made the basis of a
referendum vote among the co.opera-
tive associations, which will determine
he organizations policy on the sub
jeCt
Mr. Lowden. who had sought ap-
p1oya by the conference of some form
81 legislation To take care of the sur
pms phase of farm relief, was under
$1,000 10 have remained away from the
mai session as form Of protest.
Indorse HauSen Bill.
The conference unanimously in
h"l hd the Hausen bill which is
haC ken by the administration and pro
Voc for division OF cooperative
marketing in the Department of Agri-
cuitur with an appropriation of
so. 900 for its maintenance and 3D.
Grafton. This bill was favorably re-
ported today by the House agriculture
committee. and Chairman Haugen said
ne expected to get il before the House
next week.
The conference adopted a resolution
asking that the Secretary of Asricul.
iure give special attention TO requests
~ Several wheat growers co-opera-
liVeS for changes in the rules govern.
Ing grain cradinSS. operati of ware.
h"uSes and grain exchanges
All officers of the council were re.
elected. and {. II. raValIaro San Jose
'alif.. was added to the executive com
mittee. &. T.. Cox of the Kansas
Nfcat Growers Exchange. was nomi.
mated for - vacancy on the committee.
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lTHE stock broker looked A [ Har-
grave curiously. He was very
! spruce and pink and white
| 4 even after his journey, but he
| had a kindly expression.
Il say, Hargrave, old fellow" he
Ventured, there's nothing wrong. is
| there-nothing you haven't told your
! friends about yourself? 1t doesn't
seem to me that you've been the same
man since the night of that little din.
ner you gave US in your fiat"
Nothing for any one TO worry
! about, was the quiet reply.
You're looking laundering fit. and
! according to the papers you're sup.
posed to be quite the leader Of the
revels here" Marston went on
thoughtfully. An the same I've
! never forgotten that question you put
/ TO US. and somehow or other one
| mixes il up in ones mind with this
affair. Makes one think, you know.
what"
'Ah. well, don't" Hargrave begged
at any rate. SO long as you're down
here. I'm glad to see you, but you
! can put business out of your mind for
day or two. Anything might happen.
A kindlier impulse might swamp my
present intentions, or the marchesa-a
most attractive woman, Johnnie -
might find me in a soft moment and
beguile me-sheS rather ones con
ception of light-CompleXioned Deli
lah-but at present things remain as
they are. That's my las word. Come
along. lets get YOUR tickets for the
rooms.
The stock broker knew quite wei;
when argument was useless.
Ior ,rI ;~l~.
evening, with word of apology to
his guests, crossed the floor of the
Carlton in the brief interval between
two dances, and approached a small
table in the background, where Violet
was seated alone. Although she was
a little nervous at his coming, her
eyes welcomed him with delight.
Where is your brother" he in
quired.
Robert" she confided. lis hehav-
ing rather badly. I think it is only
because he is thoughtless." she went
on. but I do not like being left here
At all. He is talking to some friends
somewhere.
Hargrave glanced round the room
Robert was seated at the table of the
little French danseuse. Mile. Zelie.
II am afraid he is little annoyed
with me, Violet explained. You
see. although I know what Monte
Carlo is, and that everybody knows
one another here, didn't wish to have
mademoiselle sit with u.s.
You are perfectly right" Hargrave
declared shortly. Robert ought to-
have known better than to leave you
alone"
II don't so much mind" she said,
but 1t Is just little awkward. Some
of the men here. I am sure, think
am one of the professional dancers
Two of them have already asked me
to dance.
And now" he told her. "a third
is going to take that liberty"
She looked up At him with sudden
delight. and rose swiftly to her feet.
You mean YOU will dance with
me-" she exclaimed. How nice OF
you. I had no idea that you-you
cared for it."
I'm not sure do, very much" he
confided as they glided away to the
music of the string band in the bal.
cony.
You are being good natured," she
murmured. little disappointed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-16
MONTE CARLO
By E. PHILLIPS oPPENHEIM rs s.: O. on b.
By E.PHILLIPS OPPENHEIM
%% -: &c: . ss-

He looked down al her with a smile
If it Is good nature, am beins
amply repaid" he assured her. 81
think we must forgive those young
men who took you for a danseuse."
But you" she murmured, as she
crept a little closer TO him--'you are
wonderful. l have tried so hard to
teach Robert. but he really is a very
bad dancer. To dance with him is
nothing like this
The lights were lowered. The music
of the Blues grew softer and more
lansuorous. Finally it died away
There were loud demands for an en-
core. Hargrave glanced at the leader
of the orchestra, and the music imme.
diately recommended.
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Confined from Yesterdays Starr
SYNOPSIS

SYNOPSIS.
Sir Harcrave Wendever country gentleman
and hnAncler. calls a famous London
physician for exanin alton. The doctor tells
him he cannot live for more than six or
eight months. Wendever takes the blow
standing and decides To go on with his plans
for the Winter though nothing had hap
pened. He feels. however. an urge to give
a hit to some poor fellow creature. He eX-
perlments on the people he comes in contact
with until he finds one who is in need of
help.
This proves to be a dehca looking mani
cure sirl. Violet Martin. who serves him
regularly; He offers her and member of
her family a vacation OF two months at his
VITA at Monte Carlo. Not having ANY
family: Violet induces her, fiance. Robert; to
pose as her brother and come with her.
Their host gives them a free rein in Monte
Carlo. and they enjoy themselves to the full
est extent.
Wendevers London cronies the Rev. Philip
Gorse, John Marston. his financial adviser.
anu LORD rockingham arrive at Monte Carlo.
Wendever gives a suDper party for his friends
~ the CARTON and among his guests is the
Princess putraiLd 4 .Isa- beauty, 10 " t.ul..
he has paid marked attention
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-16
IOWA FARMERS URGE
U. S. CROP SURPLUS BODY
ASK Senators to Indorse Hunt Re.
nomination to Federal Trade
Commission
BY he Associated Pre- IS

BY he Associated Press
DIES MONIES. Iowa. January ID
Inc Iowa state Farm Bureau Fedora
ton Yesterday adopted resolutions urg-
ing that Congress create an export
board or corporation to handle surplus
crops ana recommending to Iowa Sen
ators that they vote favorablv on the
confirmation of Charles w. Hunts re-
nomination to the Federal Trade Com
mission. Hunt, former president Of
the Iowa Farm Bureau, has been OPP
posed for denomination by Senator
Norris of Nebraska and others, who
charge him with being reactionary.
Gov. Sam Baker Of Missouri an
nounced from jefferson City last night
that he had appointed 80 of tina.
states outstanding authorities on mar
ketins and agriculture to attend the
corn belt farm conference called here
by Gov. Hammill of Iowa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-16
CHICAGO SCHOOL BOARD
BACKS SUPERINTENDENT
Defends His Article Against Show.
ing War Pictures in
Schoolrooms.
by the Associated Press.

~ INC As-OtIdIeu fTesS.
CHICAGO, January 16.-Members
of the Board of Education have
rallied TO the support of William Nc
Andrew. superintendent of schools,
who has been adversely criticized be-
cause of a magazine article in which
he deplored the use of war pictures
in schoolroomS.
The City Council adopted a resolution
favorinG the display of such pictures
as conducive TO patriotism, and va.
rious organizations have adopted reso.
: luticnS adversely criticiZinS the SUI
perintendent for his sentiments.
Trustees Yesterday declared that no
one reading the article could find
anything objectionable in it and main.
tanned that Mr.. MCAndrew had been
attacked by persons who had not even
read his statements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-16

Mrs. Ruth Hauser and Mrs. Joseph
Y. Reeves.
Miss Anne s. hewitt, Miss Ellen l..
Corbett, Miss Ellen Homiller Ong,
Marion Dorian, William George Field,
Samuel Stanhope Williamson, Morti-
mer Carlisle Lyddane, John Hugh
Lyons and Mrs. Anne A. hewitt were
elected to the society. William II.
Grovermann was appointed chairman
Of a special committee on insignia by
the president.
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I\STALLNIENT NXVH.
Ecstasy.

TINE stock broker looked at Har-
grave Curiously. He was very
spruce and pink and white,
Il even after his journey. but he
had l.inHl,. eNnraSSinI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-01-16
DR.. Darby to Preach

DR.. W. i. Darby. executive secre-
tary of the Washington Fedora ton
OF Churches. will preach tomorrow
morning at Congress Street Methodist
Protestant Church. At night he will
speak In the church at Virginia High
lands.
The Coconino sun., 1926-08-27
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LOCAL BREYITIES
@***%% $50 J

Stuart Thompson OF Kingman was
here Saturday or business.
W. w. Pickrell Of Phoenix was in
Flagstaff Wednesday on tour OF the
north.
Mrs. Aulty Vaughn has accepted a
position with the j. G. Pierces for the
winter.
Come to the Girls Friendly food
sale at Rabbits Saturday morning
at 10 O'Clock.
Jack Sheffield of Puntenney was
in town few days this week on his
return from the snake dance.
Mrs Ruby Nutter OF Douglas left
Tuesday for her home. She has been
here attending the last five weeks Of
summer session at Teachers college.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. f. Boles of Cleve-
land, Okla, who have been visiting
Mr.. Boles' sister, Mrs. J. B. Stiles at
Tuba City, have been in the city a
few days taking in points of interest
Mrs. Alex Elder, daughter Of D. M
Francis, arrived in Flagstaff Monday.
Mrs. Elder, who is a student OF Il. of
A., has been attending the summer
session of the University OF Califor-
MIA.
Mrs Bertha s. Kennedy, principal
of Emerson school, returned Wednes-
day from Los Angeles where she has
been spending the summer at the
home of her daughter. Jack Collins
returned with her.
Mrs. Robert Cree of The Suns news
department, who had been in Califor-
MIA several months visiting and rest
ing up, got home yesterday afternoon
and will be on the job as usual the
first of tho week, with al her usual
pep and enthusiasm.