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Milford chronicle., 1927-05-20
BY James M. Tunnel, Jr.
Georgetown High School
1Ninnnr of Regional OratOrY Contes

GEORGETOWN t1lSu OChOOl
Winner of Regional Oratory Contest
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Nations, like ships, should follow
a charted course. Without charts,
governments drift with every tide of
0pinion and change their course
with each storm of protest. Without
such guides the will of the sover-
eign defects the governmental craft
from its course as does steel turn
the compass from the magnetic mer-
idian. The goal sought by the fram-
ers of the Constitution was maxi
mum security consistent with per-
sonal liberty No body of men ever
faced a more studpendous task. En-
ror then meant the loss of all ad-
vance made in America toward dem
ocratic government. Temptation to
establish a monarchy was great. But
individuality, training, environment,
yea, inspiration, assured glorious
achievement. To assure the perma-
nencv of the new government they
write with ink those immortal prln-
ciples that had been indelibly en-
grayed on the pages of history with
the blood of martyrs. For these prln-
ciples were not new. They were as
old as human intelligence, human
longing, human aspiration and hu-
man suffering.
Having in mind the weaknesses OF
the Confederation, they sought to
form "a more perfect union" Driven
into the wilderness by injustice, they
longed to establish justice" Rent
by uuarrels and rebellions, they
craved domestic tranquility" Just
emerged from bloody struggles, their
brothers and fathers slain by foreign
bayonets, their sisters and sweet
hearts scalped by savage foes, they
determined "to provide for the COM
mon defense" Weakened and impov-
erished, they were anxious to pro
mote the general welfare"
Fearing persecution, they desired
to secure the blessings of liberty
to themselves and their posterity."
These were the blessings sought for
themselves by our ancestors. These
are the blessings guaranteed to us by
our Constitution. Having thus ac-
complished the purposes of its Gre
ators, it remains today the perma-
nent will of the people, the supreme
law of the land. The trainers of the
Constitution, surveying the short
comings, and remembering the pit
falls; of others, charted a govern
mental highway on the roadbed of
human rights. They removed the
crown of sovereignty from the pol
luted heads of kings and placed it on
the brow of a nations citizenry.
They recognized sovereignty to be
in the people who ordained and es-
tablished the Constitution itself.
The provision for amendment again
recognized the sovereignty of the
people. This principle, first advanced
in concrete form in the American
Constitution, is the bulwark of lib
erty. America today recognizes no
other sovereign. American History,
American Ideals, and the American
Constitution alike proclaim the SOW
ereignty of the people. Today our
Constitution insures this sovereign
ty.
Four foreign wars and fratricid-
al struggle have brought its possibil-
tiles into clearer relief. Constructed
in nations infancy it has met the
requirements of. the nations matur-
ity. 1t provides the machinery of
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-20
Cigar Store Manager
Tells Big Event Of Life
Popular Buffalo business says "redbIooded, rough
and>t,nmble health (Which Tanac gdVe me, aVaS
really the big event in my life" Great
booster for TanIac nOsV

Arthur Desmon, live wire store
manager for the United Cigar Stores,
lives at SO Altruria Avenue, Buffalo,
N. Y. He attributes recent big in
crease in business to his exuberant
health, energy and good spirits, which
enable him to go after trade aggres-
Ively. "F6r long time," he said re-
Gently, "I was so rundown and weak
that when handling a rush of custom
ers it took every ounce of will power
1 had to keep going. Eating was al
ways followed by acute distress. Gas
and heartburn, hot as fire; lead-like
lump in the pit of my stomach, and
restless, wearying wakeful nights,
ruined my health and my disposition.
'"Tanlac put me in fine fettle again,
gave me a corking appetite and a
smooth-running digestion. My aches
and pains have all gone, I sleep like
a top and have gained 10 lbs. I am
In Al condition. Thanks to the
splendid health and vigor Tanlao
gave me I've been able to work hard
er, put more pep and enthusiasm into
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-20
The MEANING OF The CONSTITUTION TODAY

government iA war and peace. James
Bryce says, 1T is both brief and
rigid, in that it lays down great and
general principles, and names pow
ers only; it is both extensive and
flexible, in that it is open to inter-
nretation to meet all the details of
new conditions"
This could have been accomplish
ed only by recognition of the equal
itv of individuals under the law. Fed
eral and State courts stand ready to
defend the rights and redress the
wrongs of individuals. Citizens of
each State were guaranteed equal
rights, privileges, and immunities in
all States. The trainers of the Dec
laration of independence asserted
that. "All men are created equal.
The trainers of our Constitution pro-
claimed to a doubling world that this
equality should continue through
life. Each principle of Government
resting on an inherent right of the
individual stands on foundation as
firm as Gibraltar. After a test of
seven score years our Constitution
still means equal rights to individ-
uals. This principle serves as a bea-
con. attracting to the protection of
the Stars and Stripes the prosecuted
of all lands. 1t has inspired strug-
Cling people from the Orient to the
Occident; from the frozen North to
the Southern seas.
But what was the hope that drew
the best blood and the stoutest
hearts from the comforts and luXur-
les of European civilization to the
hardships of an American Wilder
ness? They came for one purpose.
Quaker, Catholic, Hebrew, Pilgrim
and Huguenot, in the free soil OF
America, buried their Old World
hatreds and wrote into our Consti-
tuition a guaranty of religious free
dom.
Americans, our Constitution means
Religious Freedom today. Let us re-
tain that heritage. A jewel of such
price should not be abandoned Ill a
sea of Indifference nor lost in viii
derness of mistaken ideas.
The trainers of the Constitution
who reserved all powers to the peo-
pie, not expressly granted to the
Government, placed not only the
power of kings in American citizens
but they also placed on them their
responsibilities. The millions of our
citizens who refuse to participate in
the government thereby abdicate
their inherited throne and place over
the graves of the heroes of Concord
and Yorktown the mantle of indiff-
erence. If sovereignty rests in the
people a part of the responsibility OF
ruling devolves on each citizen. Our
Constitution means such RESPONSE
bility today.
America, from her station of fun
damental principles of government,
as embodied in our Constitution, is
broadcasting a message of individ-
ual liberty coupled with National Sc
curity. Mankind, with receivers in
tune, is accepting that message, and
everywhere depotism is fallen or
tottering. Untold millions would re-
joice to share the blessings of the
Bill of Rights, to hold aloft the BAN
ner of personal and religious liber-
ty, to enjoy with us equality under
the law, and to share the responsible
tiles of sovereign people. These
are our rights; these are our duties,
American, the flag, the nation, the
Constitution, the emblem, the craft
the God-given chart; they are yours
they are mine, they are ours.
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-20

cape, but the plan is overheard and
frustrated. Tom gets away and re-
turns with the Texas Rangers in an
armored coach. They drag this to
the top of the hill above the bandits
lair and climb in. Then they crash
down the hill into the stockade just
in time to save the girl from the sec
ond in command, who has slain the
aged leader.
"The Outlaws of Red River"
which is based on Gerald Beau
mont's magazine story, will be at
the Plaza Theatre, Milford, soon.
A cast of unusual merit supports
Mix in all roles, including Marjorie
Daw, Arthur Clayton, William Conk-
lin, Duke Lee, Virginia Marshall, Ell
len Woonston and Francis NcDon-
aid.
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-20
Hickman's Corner
(Near Dagsboro)

Strawberries made their first ap-
pearance on the tables of many fam
lilies for dessert on Sunday.
Many from here are expecting to
get their pickers this coming week
The crops are looking prosperous at
this time.
Many responded to the variety
shower of Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore
Hickman at the home of the latter's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lock
wood Thursday evening. She re-
ceived many useful gifts of which
she is very grateful.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson McCabe and
two children, Eva Virginia and
Wilson, Jr., of Rehoboth, were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Tim
mons recently.
John Moore spent the weekend at
Millsboro.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Hickman had
as their guests Sunday: Mr.. and Mrs
John Steele, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Hudson and family of Frankford.
The ladies of the M. L. Church
gave a donation to their minister
Rev. and Mrs. Thomas, Saturday ev-
ening, on their return for the Sec
ond year.
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-20
SAMUEL J. WILSON & SON
MILTOH, DELAWARE
Funeral Directors and EmbaImers

We have added to our funeral equip
ment a new Motor Funeral Car, fer
which we make no extra charge. We
have stin retained both our Black end
White horse drawn hearses. whiek
therefore places us In q position to fur
nish either horse arawn or naotos
hearses-
We are the best equipped ana carry
the largest stock OF funeral supplies
south of Wilmington.
Cali phone, once No. a, resiaenss
No. -. Phone service day and night. II
calling after 10 ,. N. call No. -. AL
calls promptly answered. No extrs
charge for distance, use Of he&rse OF
wife's services.
assortment of Furniture. Carriages
Runabouts, Farm Wagons, Rack WaE
ons and FarpainR Inaplements.
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-20
Problem No. 80

Diamonds are trumps and Z is in the
lead How can w so play the hand
that they can win all Of the tricks
against any defense2 Z should lead the
king of diamonds and overtake in Y's
hand with the ace. A should discard the
FIVE of hearts and B follow suit. Y
should now lead the ten of diamonds.
b should discard a club, Z heart and
A club. Y should now lead the ace of
clubs. B and I follow suit and A is
forced to discard either a spade or a
heart. If the former. VS. spades are
good. If the latter rs hearts are good.
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-20
ARTICLE No. 81

Score, ABB, o; w, 10, rubber game.
z dealt, bid one no-trump, A bid two
hearts and Y and B passed. II 2 bid
two no-trump, what should A bid with
the foregoing hand1
Problem No. 40
Hearts .
Clubs *, Q, j. 4,3
Diamonds = K, ], 10, 5, z
Spades - K, 10
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-20

In either event w must win all of the
tricks. This problem is fine illustration
of the squeeze" play; that is, the play
that forces an opponent to discard to
his disadvantage. In this example, it is
the backward squeeze" so-called be-
cause the hand squeezed" or forced
to discard, plays after or back of the
hand forcing the discards. In the usual
squeeze" play the discard-is forced be-
fore the opponents hand or hands play.
Opportunities for this type of play come
up very frequently SO be on the lookout
for them.
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-20

Our objection to seeing a woman
kiss a dog is we like dogs.
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-20
ADVICE

The quarter you save
Is a quarter won.
ESQ save, If you will,
I Though when all's said and DONE
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-20
(: Y 9
"a B .

Score, w a game in and no score on
the second game. If z bid one no-trump
and A doubled, what should Y bid with
the foregoing hand?
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-20
Crepes Zoe yd.

Windsor Crepes that will
make ideal undertakings for
your summer wardrobe.
Every new pastel shade in
cluded.
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-20
Ginghams2Ocyd

32-inch Zephyr Cling
hams that have been reduced
from BIC yard. The quality
is exceptional for women's
and children's dresses.
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-20
Percales Zoe yd.

Percales Of the very best
qualities and are guaranteed
to be fast color. Patterns
and colors for every need.
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-20

Score, rubber game, ALB. 10; w, o.
If dealt, bid one no-trump and A bid
three diamonds, what should Y bid
with the foregoing hand1
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-20
Crepes 29c yd.

An opportune time to
secure at a great saving.
Flowered Crepes that you'll
want for making dresses and
kimonos.
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-20
Prints 19c yd.

See this splendid assortment Of newly
arrived English Prints in guaranteed fast
colors.
Milford chronicle., 1927-05-20

No score, first game. If z dealt, bid one
no-trump, A bid two spades and Y
passed, what should B bid with the
foregoing hand2
Evening star., 1927-05-18
LAUDS D. c. HEADS
FOR SAVING TREES
Suspension of Removals
From Connecticut Avenue
Praised by Association.

The decision of the District Com.
missioners to suspend the cutting
down of trees along Connecticut ave-
nue. preparatory to the widening Of
this thoroughfare was lauded by
members Of the Kalorama Citizens
Association at a meeting, held in st.
Margaret's Parish House, Connecticut
avenue and Bancroft place, last night.
The members expressed confidence
that the Commissioners will work out
a satisfactory solution Of the problem.
George A. Kicker, the associations
delegate to the Federation of Citizens
Associations, led discussion regard
ing the advisability of increasing the
gasoline tax rate in the District. Mr..
Kicker expressed the conviction that
regardless Of the merits of the tax in
this city he believed that the
gasoline tax rate here always will be
kept in line with the gasoline tax
rates in Maryland and Virginia. Ac.
tion on the tax matter was held up
until later meeting.
John Hays Hammond, William II.
Hill, G. II. Budd, Mark Lansburgh,
Mrs. w. II. Hill, Crittenden Marriott
and j. r. Goldheim were elected to
membership.
George +. Mitchell. past president
Of the association, presided.
Evening star., 1927-05-18
Births Reported.

The following births have been reported
to the Health Department in the last "a
hours:
Clifton A. and Helen s. Whyte. boy.
A. Porter and Margaret swink. boy.
Lewis F. and Neva p. Dudley. boy.
James f. and Belle Day, boy.
Pietro J. and Antonia Garilli, girl.
EsrIton G. and Florence z. Lochte. boy.
Slot e. and Helen l.. Lovett, girl.
Francis E. and Katherine H Whitelaw,
Hugh and Cora TiIghman. boy.
Harry w and Lena Rose, girl.
Never NJ and Florence Simon, girl.
Richard G. and Amelia t. johnson, girl.
William L. and Margaret p. Kelly, boy.
Charles f. and Annabel IDscoe, girl.
CHARLES G. and Effie M Watson. boy.
George M and Margaret p. Harris, boy.
Dwiaht L. aud Margaret f.. Martin, girl.
Granville c. and Helen Y. Brothers. boy.
Ia Poy and Irene F.. Klock. boy,
Anthony +. and Grace +. Federico. boys
Lwinsl. -. 90,
Senil Senrge s'it and Elsie Butler. girl.
Ralph and Matilda Stewart. boy.
Henry and Florence Thornton. boy.
Bennie and Dora Hamilton. boy.
Robert and Nettie Donaldson, boy:
Ulysses H. and Pearl NJ. Foster. girl.
Joseph and Pastis Bepnstt. boy, s-.1 -z4--
Evening star., 1927-05-18
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been reported
to the Health Department in the last "a
hours:
Florence NJ Newell. rs 2s0s goth st. ne.
Ida NJ Ullman, 43, 2233 18th st.
Martha J. Strayer. 80, 406 Shepherd st. .
Amos b. Slaymaker. 1912 Rhode Island
:, James G.. Cunning. 81 United States
Parnell Cameron. 35. St. Elizabeth's Hos
pital.
pitaI.
Thomas T. Knox, ~. Walter Reed Hos
pital.
Frances Jones, So, 729 9Th st, s.e.
Emma F. OVERLY. 81. 622h X st. ne.
Joseph e. Hodgson. 73, 1880 st. se.
Frank Luckey. SO. Emergency Hospital.
Jennie C. Love, 54 Sibley Hospital.
Margaret Ritter. 80. Georgetown University
Hattie Hattie Helm. e5. Homeopathic Hospital.
Pauline M. Barr. 65, Gallinger Hospital.
Joseph A. Brown. 4. Providence Hospital.
Milton Tyler, AZ, Freedmens Hospital.
Henry C. Garland. SO. SIT 21st st.
Walter B. Lucas. II. Gallinger Hospital.
Anna Giles. 81. 14l2 Anger place Sc.
Thomas Young, 46. 32I0 Stanton rd Sc
Warner Young a. 2ll4 Sth ST.
Eleanor Hall, Ia. Ffeedmens Hospital.
Augustus Tyler. 80. Freedmen's Hospital
Martha r. Bell A. 1850 23rd St.
Amy Pierce. 90, 1889 South CAPITOL ct.
Clinton W Battle. 81. 1918 Florida ave.
Evening star., 1927-05-18
CALLED IN CRASH QUIZ.
Two Aircraft Factory Officials to
Testify at Norfolk, Va.

NORFOLK, Va, May IS R).-Two
officials of the Naval Aircraft Factory,
Philadelphia, have been subpoenaed to
appear before the court of inquiry
here this week to tell what they know
about the condition of the seaplanes
which crashed in Chesapeake Bay, off
New Point, Mathews County, April 20,
killing four naval flyers.
The seaplane had been rebuilt at the
Philadelphia factory and was being
ferried to Norfolk by the four naval
flyers at the time of the accident. AS
it flew into a storm there was a fash
Of lightning and then the. plane ap-
peared to blow UP, falling to the water
about 1900 feet below. The court first
met May 9 with Comdr. II. FL. Mich
ael as president. Three sessions were
held at which Lieut.. J. J. Rooney and
Aviation Pilot p. ]. Byrne, the only
eve witnesses to the crash, told how
the plane fell and broke to pieces
when it struck the water
Evening star., 1927-05-18
ASK SHORT WEEK
FORU. S. WORKERS
Labor Delegates at Cumber-
land Session Also for
Raise in Pay.
Copyright by r. & A. Photos.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CUMBERLAND, Md, May 1S.-The
Maryland-District Of Columbia. Fed
Grafton Of Labor convention in session
here went on record today for q
shorter week for Federal employees.
Saturday half holidays all the year
for Federal employees. raise in pay In
the lower grades of the classification
act of 1923 and uniformity in sick and
annual leave in the departments Of
the Federal Government. 1t held that
Federal employees should be placed in
competition only in their own immedi-
ate units in the matter OF efficiency
ratings and methods of applying
them; supported a liberalized retire
ment law for the Federal service. IL
being held that the present law does
not provide annuitieS sufficient to pro-
vide even the bare necessities of life.
and favored abolition of the Person
mel Classification Board and transfer
OF its functions to the Civil Service
Commission.
The convention favored a commit.
tee of five members to urge action
against the proposed development OF
the sole remaining natural resources
III the form of the Potomac River for
the benefit Of private ownership" lib
of the retirement act, in.
creasing the annuities of retired civil
service employees and those to be re-
tired from the present maximum OF
81 900 per annum to 81 200 after 80
years of service and adjustment of
rate of pay for post office clerks.
which at present does not differentiate
Tor night work.
The Washington delegates are back.
ng Irving G. Hamilton, president Of
The Allegany Trades Council, for
president against Henry F. Broening,
president of the Baltimore Federation
If Labor and a former State president.
They favor Hagerstown as the next
place OF meeting as against Balti.
more. The election takes place late
his afternoon.
Evening star., 1927-05-18
Patients of Asylum
Found With Auto
Operators Permits
BY the Associated Press.

By the Aeeociateo Frese.
DETROIT, May 1s.--Following
complaint of police Of Dearborn,
Detroit suburb. that patient Of
st. Joseph's insane asylum there
had been terrifying residents by
driving a car at a terrific rate of
speed through streets while under
the delusions that 1t was propelled
by foreign spirits" officials OF the
Detroit automobile club last night
launched a Statewide investigation
Of driving permits granted to in
sanity patients.
Chief of Police Faustman Of Dear
born, in a letter to the local club,
asked assistance in having the
spirit drivers" license revoked.
The man believes, according to
Faustman's letter, that when
high speed is attained. "the for
eign spirit supplies motive power
for the car without cost
DR.. Martin H. Hoffman, resident
physician of the asylum, Endorsed
the move to have all such licenses
revoked.
Evening star., 1927-05-18
Liberated From Reformatory.

TOPEKA, Kans, May 1s 0l.--Lee
Derry, q years old, Of Paragould,
Ark. member OF the Arkansas Uni
versity foot bali team in 1925. was
paroled yesterday by the state Board
of Administration from the industrial
reformatory at Hutchinson. He was
sent to Hutchinson early In 1925, fol-
lowing his conviction in Lawrence,
Kans., on charges of stealing jewelry
and clothing from a fraternity house
at the University of Kansas. Senator
Caraway of Arkansas urged the
parole.
Evening star., 1927-05-18
WOMEN IN WALL STREET.
Fair Sex Becomes Big Factor In
Financial Center.

NEW YORK, May IS [F9.--Women
have become an enormous factor in
the clientele of Wall Street. In a sin.
gle month recently women bought
more than $100,O00.O00 worth Of bond/
alone. according to figures gathered
by the Woman's Home Companion.
More than half Of the dividend checks
of telephone companies will go to
women this year. The same may be
said of a number OF the larger rail-
road companies.
In planning sales and advertising
campaigns. business men have come
to regard it as an axiom that 80 per
cent of the family expenditures are
made by women. AS result of this,
women are coming more and more to
be the family investors.
Evening star., 1927-05-18
STREET WIDENING
AID PLAN STUDIED
Trade Bodies to Consider
Hint by D. C. Heads A.
fecting Tree Problem.

The suggestion thrown out by the
District Commissioners that prohibi
ton Of parking vehicles on north and
south streets downtown during rush
hours might prove an alternative to
the street-widening program will be
considered by local trade associations
with view to recommending a solu-
ton, 1t was learned today.
The board of directors Of the Mer-
chants & Manufacturers Association
will take up the question of street
widening as opposed to parking re-
striction at its meeting Friday, Gen.
Anton Stephan, president of the asso-
citation, announced today.
T.. C.. Graham, president OF the
Washington Board of Trade, said the
matters also would be studied by the
committee on traffic and the commit
tee on streets and avenues of the
board. Street widening and traffic al
ready are before the committee of the
Washington Chamber of Commerce on
parks. Fairgrounds, highways and
bridges.
Protest Loss Of Trees.
Conflicting views on the street-widen-
ing program. which has caused a
5toiAt ~ PhplCSI lto1A SUSttUhS WHchc
trees are being felled to make way for
wider streets, today were given by the
presidents Of two of the organizations.
Speaking from personal point of
view, and not for his association, Mr..
Graham said he felt that perhaps the
street widening program had gone
ahead "a little TOO fast"
Mr.. Graham# said he thought the
proper procedlife should be to make
the frst step u any effort to solve
Evening star., 1927-05-18
REICHSBANK SELLS GOLD.
Transaction Involving G25O,OOO
Is First Since Sterilization.

BERLIN, May Is CP.-The Reichs.
bank has sold G250.0O0 worth of gold
Of it's deposits in the Bank of Eng
land. 1t is the first time since the
stabiliZation of the mark and since
the Reichsbank succeeded in replen.
ishing its gold supply that such a
sale has been made.
The transaction was presumably
considered necessary to increase the
banks stocks of foreign currencies,
which have been considerably dimin-
ished through the sharp demands of
the exporters.
Evening star., 1927-05-18
Animals, Sensing
Flood, Flee Flats,
SQUIRRELS Remain
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BROOKFIELD, Mo-, May 1s.-
Animals scampered in panic from
the Mississippi River lowlands
when the floods came.
Muskrats hastened to the hills,
carrying their CUBS" Dan Brown,
trapper, relates, and rabbits
showed themselves to be excel
lent swimmers, although they
stopped often on stumps and fence
posts to rest.
Brown tells Of seeing a fox and
a pack OF rabbits fleeing side by
side from the rising waters.
But the squirrels were sitting
pretty. High in the treetops, with
ample stores Of food, they watched
nonchalantly while the waters
swept in.