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Milford chronicle., 1928-06-15
RUMOR OF ARRESTS
PUTS END TO RACES
ON ELSMERE TRACK
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the turf events began shipping the
horses by truck to other places.
That efforts will be made to legal
ize horse racing in this state at the
next session of the Legislature is
almost certain. 1t is understood
several prospective candidates for
the state Senate and House of Rep
resentatives contemplate supporting
a horse race bill' if it is brought
on the floor of either house. At the
last session of the General Assem-
bly, one vote defeated a measure of
this type.
Attorney General Switzerland is
sued a statement on Monday in
which he said that evidence sub
mitted to him in connection with
the so-called contribution" system,
shows cOnclusively that in reality it
is gambling, in violation of the law.
AS soon as practicable, he stated, a
sufficient force of officers would be
sent to the track to put stop to
any further betting.
State Detective Messick made his
report to the attorney general Mon
day morning of activities he wit
messed at the track Saturday.
Milford chronicle., 1928-06-15
MISS BENDER GIVEN
DIPLOMA BY HOSPITAL
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LOOWtA"@e0 4tSW lHSt RSSeI
ing profession. DR.. Springer, in
Econgratulating the graduate, also
emphasized the necessity of nurse
always possessing a high vision Of
helpful service to others.
DR.. Springer, in closing, painted a
beautiful picture of the ideal nurse
and her opportunity to cooperate
with the medical profession in re-
lieving pain and suffering and add
ing years to human life.
DR.. Grier, prior to introducing DR..
Springer, gave a brief history of the
achievements of the hospital since it
was organized in 1921 at which time
there were 25 beds. This number
has been increased to 35 since the
purchase and furnishing of the
Nurses Home adjoining the hospi-
tai. There have been admitted to
the hospital during this period 2753
patients. 1854 operations have been
performed. 234 children have been
born, which emphasizes the need of
such an institution in a community.
The ambulance has made 610 calls.
The total number of days of hospi-
tai service rendered amount to
32,421.
The hospital'is now equipped with
a complete laboratory for qualita-
tive and quantitative analysis with
technician in charge. This addition
to the hospital equipment is most
valuable to the medical staff.
Additional equipment has been
added to the X-ray Department,
which now gives this department
every piece of apparatus that has
been developed by science for this
work.
The Ladies' Auxiliary was compli-
mented highly upon it's wonderful
work since its organization. The
Auxiliary has furnished and paid for
one of the finest electric elevators
that can be had for hospital use, and
in addition has kept the supply of
household furnishings, such as dish
es, linens and other supplies, up to
the requirements Of the hospital.
The hospital is indebted to Lester |
c. Lovett for the donation of the |
shrubbery and complete layout of |
the gardens in the rear of the hos
pital building.
The commencement exercises of |
the hospital will be an annual af-
fair.
Milford chronicle., 1928-06-15
MILFORD GRANGE

The first field meeting Of the sea-
son will be held next Saturday af-
ternoon at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Austin, and promises to be a
very pleasant affair. DR.. Humphreys
will give a short and interesting talk
on his travels in England and Ire
land. Everyone will enjoy this. Ev-
erybody come. Ice cream will be on
sale and an abundance of cake will
be served. On Saturday morning,
June 23rd, the second bake Of the
series, in charge of the Lincoln Di-
vision, will be held at the Pierce
Hardware. Don't miss this, for you
will be pleased with the things on
sale.
If Al Smith is nominated at Hous-
ton we wonder if the Democrats will
try to make "Tammany" the popu-
lar campaign song Of the year
Milford chronicle., 1928-06-15
$4,000 INCREASE In
GASOLINE TAX
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LC0HftHIed from fTSt PdgeI
crease for May this year over last
would have been $4,000 instead of
about $4,000.
The woman truck driver has made
her appearance on Delaware high
ways. Whether she will prove a
safe and careful driver of trucks is
another problem for the State Po-
lice to worry about.
Up to this time, it is said that
the woman truck drivers now oper-
ating are the wives of the heavier
motor vehicle truck drivers. But if
the occupation is financially attrac-
tive, women may decide to enter
this field that formerly has been
filled almost solely by men. The
need for two drivers on one truck
is becoming more necessary every
day, officials believe. Trucks that
used to haul merchandise 100 miles
each way, now cover from four to
five hundred miles in each direc-
ton. This makes it necessary for
a change of drivers.
Milford chronicle., 1928-06-15
OBITUARY
NEAVITT

Mrs. Elizabeth B. Neavitt, widow
of the late Francis Webster Neavitt,
died suddenly Thursday evening,
May 31st, 1928, at her home near
Centreville, Md, after an illness of
only an hour. The deceased was a
daughter of the late Col. George
Davis and Mary Perkins Davis, of
Smyrna. She is survived by two
children, a son, George Davis Neav-
lit, and a daughter, Miss Bessie
Bradshaw Neavitt. Funeral services
were held Monday, noon, at st.
Paul's Church, Centreville, Rev. AL
ward Chamberlaine officiating. In
terment was in Chesterfield Gene
terry. Mrs. Neavitt was a grand
daughter of Judge Isaac Davis, of
Smyrna, and great-granddaughter
of Honorable Jehu Davis, of Mil
ford, who was President of Della
ware in 1889.
Milford chronicle., 1928-06-15
FEDERAL MEN SEIZE
LARGE LIQUOR STILL
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federal agents quietly approached
Workman he was sitting in a thick
grove of trees beside the still, meas
uring the stream Of alleged brandy
which was coming out of the end OF
the condenser pipe, the agents said.
On seeing the agents he concealed
any feeling of surprise and called
out "Have a drink, boys?" but his
was declined, and the
agents took the whole plant.
Milford chronicle., 1928-06-15
INDIAN RIVER HOUSE, OAK ORCHARD, DEL.

sultry day. enjoy fragrance
of the the
beautiful Indian River bay the setting
the while there stiffness of the
your bathing suit hour during the enjoy bath the
bottom hard and sandynO undertow swift
out to the
the Charter
reasonable price Explore miles
River and Rehoboth Bay Go where there recreation
fort without fear anxiety convenences spacious
porches well screened from flies
vegetables and milk from garden
and bath houses free
speciality Terms reasonable Apply CHAS c. PHILLIPS
Telephone No 10 R 2, Misboro, Del. 6-15-tf
Milford chronicle., 1928-06-15

Dr.. Schou's Ntt.Grib
Heel Liner prevents
shoesslipping and rub.
bing at the heelG caves
aillE stockings, 3oG per
pairS
Milford chronicle., 1928-06-15

Dr.. SchoII's Toe. FIex
Btraightens crooked
toes to their normal
position with comfort.
Made of pure, soft gum
rubber. 75c each
Milford chronicle., 1928-06-15

DR.. Scholl's Foot Balm
sooThes, cools, rests and
heals tender, tired
aching, burning feet
35c per jars
Milford chronicle., 1928-06-15

DR.. SchoIL's Bunion
RediIcer instantly re-
Heves bunion pain, re-
duces growth, pre-
serves shape Of shoe
z5c each
Milford chronicle., 1928-06-15

move the cause of
your foot ailment,an
restore your feet to
health and strength.
No charge is made
for this valuable SER
vice. Take advantage
of this opportunity
come in now.
Milford chronicle., 1928-06-15
FREE SAMPLES

Come in and get a free
sample of DIR. Scho0's
Zino-pads for Corns. They
relieve pain instantly, and
remove the cause.-the
ton and pressure Of fshoess
Evening star., 1928-03-03
LOBBYING MEASURE
PASSED BY SENATE
Bill to Require Registration
Sent to House With
Amendment.

The Caraway bill to require lobbyists
to register and make known by whom
they are employed Is on its way to the
House for action. having passed the
Senate yesterday without record vote.
Senator Bruce. Democrat, of Mary
land, while in sympathy with the gen.
eral object of the bill. pointed out that
in such legislation "it is very easy to
overstep the mark" He suggested that
it might not properly safeguard persons
bringing legitimate forms OF persuasion
to bear on legislation He thought there
should be some distinction between a
person who is employed especially to
come to Washington in connection with
legislation and the secretaries of Organi-
cations who follow the progress of legis-
lation merely as an incident to their
regular duties.
Senator Caraway agreed to an
amendment offered by Senator Bruce
giving the court more discretion In i'm
posing a penalty for failure to comply
with the measure.
Senator CaraWay said this law, like all
others. would have to be enforced with
common sense. He said he was satisfied
the bill would not curtail the right OF
petition and direct appeal to members
of Congress
1T only applies to that class of people
who make a profession of influencing, OF
who have for the time being the oc-
cupation for hire of influencing legisla-
ton" said Senator Caraway
In addition to this bill, there Is pend
ing before the Senate rules committee
a proposed rule by Senator Walsh
Democrat. OF Massachusetts, requiring
the registration of lobbyists.
Evening star., 1928-03-03
MAN GETS 19YEARS
IN ASSAULT CASE
Prisoner Guilty in Attack on
Bill CoIIector-TW0 Others
Are Sentenced.

For vicious assault with a sash
weight on q bill collector Melvin Frost.
colored. q years old, was sent to the
penitentiary for 10 years today by Chief
Justice Mccoy in Criminal Division l.
Frost pleaded guilty to an assault to
kill and robbery of the collector. The
indictment was In three counts and
the chief justice fixed the penalty at
six years and four months on each
count, to run cOnsecutively.
George l.. Garner. collector for fur
niture company. called at 1921 Connors
Court northwest. December 10, to COL
lect bill. Frost struck the collector
over the head with the sashWeight and
dragged him into a rear room. Where
he demanded his money. When The COL
lector had given him some Of his COL
lections, the negro demanded more and
again applied the sashYeiRht as an in
ducement Frost obtained about Sl25
from the man. 1t Is reported.
Although George Kline, alias Alex
andcr D. Myers. alias Albert White, "a
years old, pretended to be deaf when
arraigned and pleaded guilty in answer
to written question by the court.
Chief Justice Mccoy insisted that the
man was taking and sent him to the
penitentiary for Is years on two
charges of grand larceny and forgery
Kline had served several terms of i'm
prsonment in other jurisdictions.
William r. Harris, colored. will spend
seven years and six months in the
penitentiary for housebreaking and lar
ceny. He broke into the Bell School on
Second street southwest, January 28,
and stole a number of articles. He had
served terms for petit larceny.
Evening star., 1928-03-03
PRESIDENTS WIFE
AIDS MRS. COODHUE
Mrs. CooIidge's Mother
Shows Improvement After
Visit From Daughter.

Ivy thP ASSn'latru ffPSs.
NORTHAMPTON. Mass. March g.
The visit by Mrs, Calvin Coolidge tC
her mother. who has been seriously III
at the Dickinson Hospital here since
last December. is having cheering
effect on the 78-ycarold patient, Mrs
Lemira Goodhue.
Mrs. Coolidge spent four hours at her
bedside yesterday and Mrs. Goodhue's
other callers included the Rev. Kenneth
B. Weeles. pastor of the Edwards Con-
grcgational Church of this city, where
the Coolidge family worshlped. and
Lieut.. Comdr joel r. Boone, White
House physician. who accompanied the
Presidents wife here.
Mrs. Coolidge herself entertained her
son John, a student at Amherst. and
Miss Florence Trumbull daughter OF
the Governor of Connecticut. They ar
rived together at the MasSaSoit street
home of the Coolidges and chattcd with
Mrs. Coolidge for half an hour.
DR.. Justin f. Hayes, Mrs. Goodhues S
personal physician. said that his patient
was taking a fair amount of nourlsh-
ment and her condition appeared 1av-
orable in view of her advanced age.
Evening star., 1928-03-03
RUM AND RUGS SEIZED
ABOARD u. S. TRANSPORT
Officers Are Indignant at Action
of Customs Off,
cials,
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO, March 3.-Two
dozen bottles Of liquor and an assort-
ment Of Oriental rugs last night made
up the alleged contraband taken from
baggage seized on the Navy transport
Chaumont by customs officials. The
Chaumont was searched and all bag
gage seized for inspection on her arrival
from the Orient last Saturday.
Postal authorities arranged that
seized parcel port packages should be
forwarded TO their destination. to be
searched by postmasters there for con-
traband. Naval officials indicated that
since the Chaumont's captain had con-
sented to the search, no protest would
be filed officially. Officers whose bag
gage was seized expressed indignation.
pointing out that 1t had long been the
custom TO pass officers belongings on a
simple declaration. Searchers retorted
tnat the custom had been abused, re-
sulting in the present search.
Evening star., 1928-03-03
MAIL FOR MISSIONARIES
IN ARCTIC GOES ASTRAY
Island Inaccessible in Winter so
News of Postal Delay Will
Be Sent Over Radio.
b. ihe Associated Press.

b. tire Associated Press.
NEW YORK. March 3.-The annual
mail for missionaries on an island al
most under the shadow of the North
Pole has gone astray. it was learned
yesterday. and efforts will be made to
give them the patience trying informa-
ton through station KDKA. Pittsburgh,
tomorrow night and on succeeding Sat-
u-day nights.
The two priests. Fathers Hilbert and
Fafard. are attached 10 the Roman
Catholic mission on Southampton Is
land, which IS inaccessible except for a
short time each Summer. Last August
mail accumulated during the previous
year was brought to the north region
and left by mistake at the Chesterfield
Inlet station.
Bishop Turquetil, in charge at Ches-
terfeld Inlet. was unable to communi-
cate with the island outpost, separated
by 200 miles of water, and sent a dog
team overland to Montreal with a mes
sage TO be reiayed by radio.
Evening star., 1928-03-03
POLISH-LITHUANIAN
MEETING PLANNED
Direct Negotiations May Replace
Exchange of Notes Be-
tween Countries.

By the Associated Press.
WARSAW. Poland. March 3.-The
exchange of notes between Poland and
Lithuania bids fair to be superseded by
direct negotiations around the council
table
August Zaleski. minister of foreign
affairs. told the Associated Press be-
fore he left for Geneva last night that
he will answer Lithuania on his re-
turn and probably would agree to a con-
ference on March 80 at Koenigsberg.
Germany.
This method of bringing the two
governments together was proposed by
Premier Waldemaras Of Lithuania as
an alternative to a suggestion that the
League of Nations be asked for its
promised assistance.
Evening star., 1928-03-03
FORMER VIRGINIAN DIES.
Special Dispatch 10 The Star.

Special Dispatch 10 The Star.
HERNDON. Va. March 3-Ernest L.
Howard. special agent for the Pension
Bureau. recently stationed al Boston,
died there Thursday. March !, in his
sixtv-t1fth year Burial will be here at
3 pm. tomorrow from Congregational
Church
He vas formerly q resident of Hern-
don, where he published the Herndon
Observer for several years He Is sur
viVed BY his widow and three sons
Capt. Dudley 3. Howard Of the United
States Army. Mexican Howard OF De-
troit and Francis Howard OF Boston
and one daughter. Margaret Howard OF
Boston
Evening star., 1928-03-03
Company Sued for 100000.

The Red Top Cab Co was sued yes
terday for a total of $4,000 damages
for injuries alleged to have been sus-
tained by Mrs Yetta Tash. 1916
Seventh street, who was passenger in
an automobile which was in collision
with taxicab al Seventeenth and Nj
streets December 10 last The wife
places her damages at $4,000 and her
husband. Abraham Tash, wants $4,000
additional for the loss of services of the
wife and the expense incident TO her
illness. They are represented by Attoi :
neys Milton Strasburger and Leonard
Zisman.
Evening star., 1928-03-03
BIC WAR MANEUVER
PLANNED FOR MAY
Chesapeake Bay Defense to
Bring Army and Navy
Into Action.

By INC AssoCla'cC Press.
The largest single movement Of rail.
fway artillery ever made in this colintr,
and the irst battle maneuver OF It's
kind since the World War will take
place in May when plans for the de.
Tense Of Chesapeake Bay will be teStcc
IN loint battle practice between the
Army and Navy
secretary Davis yesterday approved
plans Of Mai Gen. Andrew Hero, ir,
chief Of the Coast Artillery. for the test
terminating in a battle practice for the
benefit Of the Coast Artillery School at
Fort Monroe. Va,
Aircraft To Take Fart.
Army and Navy aircraft. the battle
fleet. the big Is II and inch guns of
the permanent detenSeS and the entire
SD Coast Artillery, the only active
regiment assigned 10 railway artillery,
With its entire equipment will be
brought into play.
The problem will be to keep an enemy
from forcing the Chesapeake Bay en-
trance. behind which lie large naval
utilities. commercial enterprises Of great
Importance. cities and the Capita, O.
the Nation.
The concentration of railway guns
will be made al Fort Story, Is miles
east of Norfolk. commanding the en-
tfrance to the bay. Army officers be-
lieve ii will afford an excellent example
az the possibilities Of reinforcing the eX
i<ting harbor defenSeS in the United
States by mobile railway artillery.
Guns Manned by Garrison.
The big l6-inch guns Of the fixed de-
fenSes at Fort Story will be manned by
tire regular garrison. reinforced by the
icth Coast Artillery Regiment. which
will be temporarily moved over from
Fort Monroe. The concentration Of
units from different stations will enable
the officers to play game in which ali
elements OF the Notifications will be
engaged at the same time.
Evening star., 1928-03-03
DOG SAVES MASTER.

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi. March tAp)
Bessie, a pet dog. died to save her
master when fire broke out In the homs
of George Christy. Awakened by the
bark OF the dog Christy found the
house filled with smoke. He rolled down
flaming stairway, being burned about
the hands and face.
Bessie. unable TO follow. perished.
Evening star., 1928-03-03
SMITH CLUB PLANS FETE
Jefferson Luncheon to Be Held
Here, Mrs. Pollock Announces.

Plans for a jefferson luncheon u
be held at the Burlington Hotel were
announced at the sixth meeting Of the
newly formed Al Smith Democratic
Club last night by Mrs Lester J. Pol
lock. fourth vice president In charge
Of women's activities.
Other speakers included Representa-
tive James M. Mead OF Buffalo. Mrs
Percy DuVall. representing the WON.
ems Democratic Club Of Prince Georges
County. Nc; Daniel A. Edwards, pres
ident Of Columbian College. and mem
bcr Of the Board Of Education, and
Charles w. Darr. president of the club
Evening star., 1928-03-03
THIEF TAKES SURREY.
Two-Seat One-Horse Carriage ]
Stolen From w. Fl. Brown.

Passing up all the automobiles around
town in favor of vehicle of transpor-
tation fashionable three decades ago.
some optimist who believes in taking
his time and evidently thinks a two
scatter. one-horse carriage isn't con-
spicuous object these days has stolen a
surrey Of that description from William
H. Brown, 500 River road. Bethesda,
Md
Brown told the Bethesda police the
carriage was stolen Thursday night. 1t
has a leather top, he says. and Is
worth $50
Evening star., 1928-03-03
TRAIN MASTER DROPS
DEAD AT POTOMAC
Charles w. Conner, as, Who Lived
in Washington. Had Been in
Service 25 Years.

POTOMAC, Va. March 3.-Charles
w. Conner. train master of the
Richmond. Fredericksburg & Potomac
Railway Co, dropped dead at 1880
o'clock last night at the railway offices
here. He complained of feeling Ill a
few minutes before his death. He was
48 years old and had been with the
company IS years. beginning as a
brakeman and being promoted to con-
ductor. assistant yard master, yard mas
ter and train master.
Conner lived at 1882 B street SOUTH
west. Washington. D. C. Besides his
widow. Effie Conner. he is survived by
two sons. Charles and Carl. DR.. 0. A.
Ryder, railway physician. gave heart
disease as the cause of his death.
Evening star., 1928-03-03
Consider Marking
OF French Graves
AT kingsviIlc, Va.

A movement to mark the graves
of the French soldiers of Gen.
Rochambeau's army now buried at
Kingsville. Va. has caused Secretary
Davis to ask the quarterm,ster gen.
eral of the Army to consider the
proposal.
Investigation has failed to reveal
any record in the War Department
as to the names of the allies Of the
Americans inferred Mt Kingsville. hut
1t is felt their graves should be
marked in some fitting way.
Evening star., 1928-03-03
Wife Asks Limited Divorce

Mrs. Ivy M. Eaton 1884 Massachu-
sctts avenue. yesterday filed suit for a
limited divorce from John S. Eaton. at
employe of the Southern Railway. She
says her husband deserted her They
were married at Richmond October Z
1913, and lived together until last De-
cember. There are no children. Ths
wife is represented by Attorney F. D.
Dawson.
Evening star., 1928-03-03

son, vice president Fairchild Aviation
Corporation. In Fairchild cabin mono-
plane for San Francisco, making sew
eral stops en- route. The flyers are
scheduled to sail from San Francisco
March IS for Toxic. and said other
places In the Orient may be added to
their itinerary in Japan.
Evening star., 1928-03-03
CITIZENS CONDUCT DRIVE.
Mid-City Group Seeking Members
This Month.

The Mid-City Citizens Association is
conducting drive for new members
this month. G. Howard Dunnington.
212l Fourth street northeast. chairman
OF the organizations membership ON
mittee, says that the association Is
striving for 500 new members during
the month of March
In addition To it's city-Tide "adver-
tisemrnts" for new members, the as
sociation will conduct a house Toulouse
canvass in its own territory. which
runs from Fourth TO Sixteenth street
and from G street 10 Florida avenue.
Evening star., 1928-03-03
Reports Clothing Theft.

Clothing valued at $l25 was stolen
from a room on the second floor Of
600 Maryland avenue northeast last
night. Walter r. Harrison Of that ad-
dress reported 10 the police early this
morning. The missing clothing in
cluded an overcoat. suit OF clothes,
two pairs Of gloves, scarf and some
shirts
Evening star., 1928-03-03
GRANTED RIGHT OF WAY.
Emergency Truck Also Allowed
Use of Siren.

The District Commissioners yesterday
granted the Washington Gas Light Co.'S
new emergency truck the right of way
over ordinary traffic and the privilege
of using a distinctive siren.
The truck is painted vivid red and
Is equipped for use in responding to
fire alarms and emergency calls for gas
leaks
Evening star., 1928-03-03

The Rcd Triangle Outing Club VIII
meet bpsorfow. Z 80 pm. at Twelfth
street ana Pennsylvania avenue Buy
rouad trip ticket 10 Upton, Fails Church
line. and take 81 cars The hike VIII
leaG " The car line nt Veltch DIS
tanne. 8 miita Members of the
morning hike Will meet. 7 80 am. At
WlGcpnsin avenue and Observatory Inc
tgr walk through Naval Observatory
grounds and along Rock Creek ~ Col
ilef I'm TOR . breakfast party,
Evening star., 1928-03-03
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.
TODAY.

Gamma Delta Sigma Sorority Will
give card party at the Burlington
Hotel, 9 O'Clock.
Evening star., 1928-03-03

Iue iJihttlst nt Columbia Public
=, n,,ti hapoiallGn Will meet Wedil"s-
DAY u mn. ~ bphld room al ths bih~
lfi.i Building itpt f. n Moss ~
fsc.hpe Washington University Wiil
sf;cak ~ "'3oiHt tiiaaeh II intelligence
Tests Mrs f. Dubois VIII report prog e
ress ~ date by is.r committee making
atadY III 'ht nen'si tehis ~ Wahiir
iGgtgn heh'5Je aud Mrs r. II GAIN
bach VIII submit resolution pertain
inx 10 lils teaching ~ hea hygiene,
Evening star., 1928-03-03
FUTURE.

The Wanderlus,ers' hike for tomof-
row viii start from the end oi Brook
land car line al 245 pm, Mr..
Gcnycrtnec VIII lead A ligh, luncheon
VIII be served by Mr. 6chwertner st
ms home III the end VI the hike.
Evening star., 1928-03-03

De Molay Alumni viii give semi
closed dance, 8 O'Clock, at the Grace
Dodge teayoonl.
Evening star., 1928-03-03

The Mpderuis, Club Wili meet to-
lngfrnW Z 80 pm, at 1916 Newton
street Dr NJ G Hall, Bureau ~ Ant
nal Industry. VIII speak ot Peculiar
Parasites"
Evening star., 1928-03-03

Representative CEouitGt 0f Louisiana
Vgii address 'te nen ~ Sacred Heart
GtuJfth Monday. Il 80 pm,