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Milford chronicle., 1928-10-19
ROBERT EDWARD SHILLING


This successful educator is not a
native of Milford but his contribu-
tions to the welfare and progress
of the community are such that he is
entitled to a niche in the Milford
Hall of Fame.
Robert Shilling was born at Cam
den, Delaware, and while he was
quite young his family moved to Eel
ton. Here he had his first experience
with the public schools to which he
was to contribute so much in later
years.
Graduating from FELTON,, Nh, Shil-
ling spent year at Wesley COlleg-
late Institute doing college prepara-
tory work. After being graduated
from this institution a two-room
school at Hartley was the better for
his presence.
After one year at Hartley, Mr..
Shilling matriculated at Dickinson
College. During his college days
the college paper, literary societies,
the track squad, and occasionally
textbooks occupied his attention.
Maryland was blessed by the Cod
dess of Fortune at this time for af-
ter receiving his degree, Mr.. Shilling
decided to accept a position as prin-
cipal at East New Market. After
five years at this town, Greensboro
called to him and he took charge of
the schools there for a few months,
resigning to become Superintendent
of Schools for Kent county, Della
ware. The war prevented him from
completing his term at this latter
place.
At the close of the war Mr.. Shil-
ling completed a postgraduate |
course at Columbia. Armed with an
M. A. and the determination to make |
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Milford chronicle., 1928-10-19

in Milford where he assumed direc-
ton of the destinies of Milford's
young hopefuls. His service here
has been continuous and of such a
calibre that Milford's schools are
second to none in the state.
Milford chronicle., 1928-10-19

A lot of our colleges now might
well have given their graduates the
degree of M. Dior Milking
Drinks. The Pathfinder.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-05-25
MORE SEWERS URGED
Extension Program Is Advocated to
Real Estate Board.

Indianapolis has grown so much
more rapidly than was expected
that large sewer construction ex-
tension program is sorely needed"
City Engineer A. H. Moore told
members Of the Real Estate Board
Thursday at the Chamber of Com
merCe.
He also discussed plans for the
city removing pollution from White
River to Broad Ripple and went
into some detail on plans for re-
surfacing and widening a number
of streets, explaining costs and
financing methods.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-05-25
FIND ANCIENT ROME
HAD GLASS WINDOWS
Panes in General Use at Time of
Empire.

By Science Service
BERLIN, May 25.-Glass windows
are not the relatively modern things
they are commonly reputed to be.
According to DR.. M. Blaschke, a
German ceramic chemist, they were
in use in ancient Rome. Most of
the panes did not exceed II by 16
inches in size, though a few larger
ones have been found.
Glass making, known fer many
centuries in Egypt, came to Rome
relatively late. During the time OF
Cicero, who died in 43 B. c., glass
objects of any kind were rarities
and glass windows were unknown.
A hundred years later most
households owned some, and by the
time the Empire was well estao-
lished glass was fairly common. The
famous mosaics of the later Empire,
notably at Ravenna and CONSTANT
nople, were made largely out Of bits
of glass.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-05-25
IA EXPEDITIONS
To SEEK RELICS
IN PALESTINE
Pick of ExCavator to Dig
in Many Parts of
Holy Land.
By United Press

By United Press
JERUSALEM, May 25.-The pick
of the excavator will penetrate the
surface Of the present in search OF
relics of the past in many parts OF
Palestine this spring and summer
Archeologists will be busy from
Dan in the north to BeerSheba in
the south.
Fourteen expeditions. represent
ing America, Great Britain. France
Germany, Italy. Austria and Den
mark have made their plans to be
in the field soon.
Archaeological research in the
Bible lands has received great inn
petu5 by the gift of 100000 from
John D. Rockefeller, Jr., for an
archaeological museum to be built
and equipped in Jerusalem by 1890
The present museum consist of
rented rooms which are too small
to house properly the many histo-
rical objects unearthed.
Spurred by New Museum
The government is not in posi-
ton to care properly for its share
of the relics, which is one-half of
all the objects found. The new
museum, efficiently equipped and
properly endowed, will make Jeru-
Asalem the center for archaeological
work in the Middle East.
The program for this spring and
hummer therefore is unusually ex-
stensive. Among the sites for i'm
portant work will be the remains of
the City of David, the tomb of
= Jehosophat, the site of Mamre, the
city of Kirjath-Sepher, the remains
of Mizpah, and excavations at
Shechem, near Nablous, and at
Beisan, in Galilee.
Work will be carried on at
Tiberias, and an ancient synagogue,
believed to be the one in which
Christ taught. is being built at Tell
Hum, the site Of ancient Caper-
naur1.
Reconstruct Ancient City
Professor Macal1SCer expects TO
continue with the reconstruction of
the plan of the ancient. city Of Jeru-
salem.
His discoveries in uncovering the
remains of the City of David prove
that the present Jerusalem is some
distance from the site of the Bible
city.
He believes that the major part
of the ancient city was located to
the southwest of the present Jeru-
salem.
The Hebrew University will give
its attention to the examination of
the caves and caverns near the
Holy City and in the Jordan Valley.
Father Evarsite Mader,I of Ger
many, is expected to continue his
work near Hebron, where he be-
lieves Abraham was encamped when
he was informed by heavenly
messengers that his wife Sarah
would bear him son.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-05-25

gum chewing was almost strictly an
American habit, the report said.
Since 1914, however, total gum ship
ments overseas have increased from
100000 annually to more than ST.
100000 annually.
Great Britain is the greatest for
eign consumer of American gum
followed by the Netherlands, Mexico
and the PHILIPPINES. Japan last year
consumed $4,000 worth; China took
$4,000 and Siam is credited with
nearly $500 of gum imports.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-05-25
: THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES
MAIDS BRIDES
MAD
Unique Servant Problem Tests
Employers Ingenuity.

TROY, Pa, May 25.-After losing
his umpteenth maid, via matrimony
Hal Carpenter of this city resorted
to advertising as means to secure
another.
The ad ran: GIRL WANTED:
The most successful matrimonial
agency in Northern Pennsylvania
wants a good girl for general house
work. Two in family, washing done
out. Marriage certificate guaranteed
in reasonable time. All graduates
from our home now happily married
to fine men. Delays are dangerous,
regrets are vain"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-05-25
Bishop to Dedicate School

BIZ Times Special
HUNTINGTON, Ind, May 25.-
Bishop Joseph Chartrand of In
dianapolis will officiate at the dedi-
cation of the new st. Joseph school
building in Jasper Sunday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-05-25
PAIR SILENT 10 YEARS
On Speaking Terms Now After Long
"PeeVe."

COLDWATER, Mich, May U.s.
Out of theft twenty years of mar
ried life, Mr.. and Mrs Albert
Sherer remained silent for eighteen.
After their second year, in which
Sherer chided his wife on her con-
duct, they stopped talking to one
another, although both continued to
live in the same house. Mrs.
Sherer, in attempting to get a di-
vorce recently, was refused and ad-
vised to try again. Now the ShererS
are on speaking terms once more.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-05-25
TONS OF AMERICAN
GUM CHEWED ABROAD

DOughbOyS Bring HABIT TO Europe
Now Using $1,5OO,OOO Yearly.
WASHINGTON, May 25.-The
whole world chews American gum,
a commerce department report
showed today.
Consumption in the United
States totals 100000 pounds an
nually, or 100 sticks for every man,
woman and child in the country.
The total value of domestic con-
sumption is nearly $1O0,OO0,OO0.
Until the American "doughboys"
went abroad during the World War,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-05-25
FILE PRIMARY COSTS
Four Candidates List Expenses of
CAMPAIGNS.

Two Democrats and two Repub-
licans, candidates in the primary
election of May 8, have filed expense
accounts with County Clerk George
o. Hutsell. They were: Democrats,
Arch D. Hinch, Senator. $46.72, and
Henry r. Andrews, sheriff, $88.75.
Republicans, William T. Rasmussen,
county commissioner, $259.25, and
Oscar F. Smith, Representative,
e131.15.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-17

led to believe that prohibition produced worse ccndi-
tons than legalized retailing. Hence, under the spe-
c,ous argument that government sale would promote
"true temperance" the majority Of provinces began
the experiment Of retailing liquor as q government
monopoly.
The government records show that sales have in
creased, both Of imported liquor and Of liquor manu-
featured in Canada. During the year before govern
ment sale became effective in the Province Of Ontario,
duties on imported spirits collected by the Department
Of National Revenue from Ontario dealers amounted
to s3,0sl, 4s4. In a similar period under government
sale the duty paid at the same rate has gone up 70
ss,4ls.132.
It is quite possible that some of the increased reve-
nue. from the liquor traffic in Ontario Is due TO more
efficient administration Of the Department Of National
Revenue. The figures show an increase also in the
provinces where government sale has been the policy
for several years. At the same time more liquor is be-
ing produced in Canada. While the increase is general
in liquor, wines and beer, it is significant that it Is
more particularly so in the sale Of spirits. Far from
promoting temperance, government sale in Canada has
promoted the liquor traffic, and the liquor interests
are constantly scheming TO open the breach still wider.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-17

The Lower Rio Grands Valley is again called upon
90 mourn the passing Of 9 pioneer-Doetor Samuel H.
Bell Of Brownsville. who died Saturday afternoon.
During the twenty-four years DR.. Bell resided in
Brownsville he won the friendship and esteem Of the
entire lower border country. Ever active in church,
political and civic affairs he was prominently identi-
fled with Brownsville and Valley development, and 70
his influence may be attributed 70 no small degree the
educational and civic progress Of the border city.
Throughout South Texas, Or. Bell was known as the
most active lsyman. A member Of the Presbyterian
church over half a century. he taught and exemplified
the broadcast principles Of Christianity, working with
untiring zeal with leaders Of every denomination for
the cause. 1t was largely through his efforts that the
Tex-Msx industrial school for boys was established az
Kingsville, an institution of which the entire lower
border is proud and which is representative OF the
highest ideals Of the American people. As trustee OF
that institution he devoted his efforts toward the cree
ton Of q similar institution for girls at Taft, work
ing earnestly and untiringly with that pioneer leader
of the border country, Rev. ]. ". skinner, whose ef-
forts on behalf Of the Mexican people Of the lower Rio
Grande have won for him a place in the hearts Of all
men.
Coming 70 Brownsville when the railroad was con-
structed to the Valley in 1904. one OF the first acts If
DR.. Bell was to establish what was then the only Sun
day school in the city, and he had the satisfaction Of
watching il develop into one Of the strongest in
South Texas. His ability as an organizer was again
called into the public service when he was elected
president Of the Brownsville school board, a position
he filled with distinction.
The passing years did not cheek his activities. SO
long as he was physically able his services we're al
ways ut the comomand Of a public cause. He was ever
an earnest worker in behalf Of progress, a citizen Of
whom Brownsville and the entire Valley was proud,
and whose passing will be sincerely mourned By thou
sands OF friends and admirers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-17
The World and All
HOLE IN ONE
By Charles z. DriseoIl

nOLE Nv OAE
Paul B~loodsworth made q hole in one at Edgemont,
N. J., and dropped dead from the excitement caused oy
the feat. He was only % years old, a university grad
uate. and left q widow and an infant daughter.
Now, I haven't the faintest idea what a hole in one
is. II Is some sor. OF miracle, I judge, that is some
times performed by golfers. Since ! am ignorant Of
golf, ! cannot properly judge how wonderful a feat
il is.
But feel quite sure that IL is nothing to drop dead
about. In other words. it is nothing TO become unduly
excited about, for great excitement sometimes causes
death. I think that a ssner and calmer sense Of values
would prolong many lives that now are sacrificed 70
undue excitement.
What is there about a hole in one that should cause
any sane person Of mature years to become excited?
Granted that it is a miraculous play, still! it is only
part Of a game. No millions Of lives depend upon n
hole in one. The ~well-being Of ~nobody's grandmother
is at stake when a hole in one is being constructed or
accomplished or evolved, or whatever it is that one
does with a hole in one.
We are all too apt to become excited or emotionally
disturbed about trifles. Now. if an Indian chief in
feathers and war paint were dragging your wife and
baby by the hair. and making as if 70 scalp them with
his Ratchet, there would be some excuse for excite
ment. In those circumstances one might be forgiven
for crying out in a loud voice, weeping or pursuing the
the chief so fast that one might fall down dead.
Even then. however. a fairly calm attitude Of mind
and a deliberate slowing down Of thought processes
and a b~lanketing Of the emotional forces would be in
order. Your actions would be more likely to be effec-
tive IL you could compel yourself to act deliberately
and without influence Of fear or passion. Perhaps the
wisest plan to pursue would be to enter the house and
come out again with a rifle. aim the weapon carefully,
taking plenty Of time, and pull the trigger gently. That
would Be effective. Chasing after the savage and shout
ing curses at him probably would only increase your
difficulties.
Do not, ! beg Of you, become as excited about the
coming elections as Mr.. Bloodsworth became about a
hole in one. They are not SO important as all that.
Worry and fear and excitement kill. And 50 few
things in this world are worth very much worry, ex-
citement, or feari
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-17
Sizing Up the Candidates

Cameron county several years ago adopted a unique
and decidedly democratic method Of acquainting the
people with the issues involved in the campaigns for
the various county offices and TO give voters an OPP
p~ortutnity to meet and judge the various candidates.
Throughout the rural districts community meetings are
called by community organizations and all candidates
for county offices are invited to attend, present their
respective qualifications and platforms and meet the
voters, either individually or en- masse. Scores Of
urban residents take advantage Of these opportunities
to hear the county issues discussed. and the so-eallsd
"free-for-alls" never fail to draw large erowds.
The result Of this system is that practically all
rural residents of Cameron county are we'll informed
on county issues and become personally acquainted
with most Of the men who aspire to positions in the
county courthouse. They are given the opportunity to
maintain close contact with the affairs Of every county
office, and the official who would neglect his duties
knows that he will be called upon for an explanation
when the next campaign year arrives. The "free-for-
alls" are virtually g political clearing house through
which hundreds Of voters maintain contact with coun-
ty affairs and in which they are taxpayers are deeply
interested.
Another feature Of the system is that the Informs
ton the voters receive is almost invariably correct.
No candidate has the hardihood to camouflage the
issues when he knows the next speaker on the pro-
gram Is his opponent, or that his opponent will have
the opportunity to reply at some other community
meeting. The old-time gum shoe" tactics, in which
the candidate sought to win preferment BY presenting
false issues. camouflaging real issues. BY dissemina-
ton Of statements bordering on f%alsehood, or by ex-.
citing religious or racial p~rejudices have bees practi-
caIly eliminated in Cameron county. The rural voters
are given the opportunity to hear the issues discussed
honestly and openly, 20 meet the candidates and to
vote intelligently when they 60 into the primaries.
The system is one that other Texas counties could
emulate with profit. Cameron county has ascertained
that these public gatherings and clean and clear dis
cussions Of the issues have tended to eliminate jeal-
ousies, sectional animosities and p%rejudices. The
voters know who they are voting for and why they are
voting for that particular candidate. The loser is gem
orally inclined to accept defeat as a elear-eut man
data Of the electorate. and honorable defeat seldom
rankles.
Cameron county has been particularly fortunate in
having eliminated politically feuds and machine poll
tics, and in establishing and maintaining a county gov
eminent that will rank with the best in the United
States. This may be attributed to the democratic sys-
TEN devised by the rural communities which is in itself
a bar to machine politics and a decided deterrent to
the ambitions Of persons who are not inclined to place
their records, official or other, before the voters.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-17

the democratic committee probably
will be all made over, too. AS !
write, it's the same old committee
that failed to put John W. Davis
across tour years ago. And just as
the republican committee isn't work
ing very well yet because it's too
young, the democratic committee isn't
good for much because it's on the
very verge of dissolution.
The chances are that the new one
won't look much like the retiring
bunch. The latter for the most part,
hasn't been very pro-Smith at any
stage of the game.
Doc Work has already made il
clear that he intends the protective
tariff to be the leading campaign is
sue.
Maybe he'll get away with il and
maybe he won't Issues occasionally
manufacture themselves. Mckinley
favored protection as his issue in
1896. but old timers tell US that
"lG-to-1" cut quite a little ice, IN
spite Of all he could do.
At a guess. I'd say IL will take
some mighty heavy pressure on the
soft pedal 70 keep agriculture. pro-
hibition and Republican corruption"
out Of this fight
To Be sure, All Smiths on record,
az well as Doe Work, 70 the effect
that he doesn't want any mud slung,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-17

and perhaps al and the Doc won't
sling any, but they'll find their jobs
cut put for 'em, to prevent other
folks from singing lots Of ii as the
row warns up.
People pretend 10 deplors mean
campaigns, but I believe they like
'em, really.
Say what you will, the mesnsr
they are, the more they imply that
the voters are interested. That's
what we want-not another one of
these gentlemanly performances, like
1924, with about half the electorate
staying home.
It's what we'd have IL the strad-
ding politicians had their way, as
per their Kansas City and Houston
platforms, but the candidates-cer-
tainly one and maybe beth Of EN-
seem certain TO queer their plans.
Ny W bunch is that we'll have q
middling sizeable vote In November.
As for Washington, with both par
ties making IL ia. h. a." it's going on
the nap inside the next couple Of
weeks.
Generally it's pretty dull here In
summer.
This year the hotel keepers aren't
going 70 have any trouble keeping
their rooms filled up.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-17
Washington
Letter
By CHARLES p. sTEWART

WASHINGTON, July 1.-THE big
parties show their good sense this
yesY in making their campaign head
quarters in Washington.
This is the logical place fer EN-.
Generally the bosses have pre-
ferred New York or Chicago. In 1924
they preferred 'em both-the demo-
Gratis Manhattan and the republicans
the city by the lake. IL was an in
convenient arrangement, to say the
least. Politicians head naturally for
the capital. The machinery's here.
Anywhere else il has 10 be temporar-
lily set up, and il doesn't work SC well
The republican organisations heart
will beat, for the next three or four
months, on the fourth floor Of
whst's known as the Barr building.
in Seventeenth street, overlooking
Farragut square.
It's a nice ~place-one OF the pref
test in town. The buildings new
the mortar scarcely dry yet.
Up 20 date Chairman Hubert
Works national committee isn't hit
ting on all six. It's as new as the
building is. The help hasn't got the
jobs sorted out. Nobody knows
what's what. However, The cam
paign's young. Dec Works a good
manager. He'll begin 70 put some
efficiency into things before long.
The democrats are CHARTERED 10
flights up, in the National Press
clubs 13-story shack at Fourteenth
and Y streets.
BY the time this yarn sses print
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-17
CHAPTER XIV


AT that moment the door opened
and Flavia sailed In. her Pekinese
under one arm and a package under
the other. Janet was suddenly
struck with the way Flavia looked
old and worn and tired. There were
circles under her eyes and wrinkles
that the makeup could not hide.
Janet rushed 10 her and threw her
arms around her. She felt a sudden
rush Of pity. Flavia dropped the dog
and kissed her cheek.
We'll, good morning, Princess. !
heard that man-whoever he was,
he happens 10 be the b~est-lookirg
man / have seen in an age-call you
that last night. You've been holding
out on Flavia. sweetiel"
Janet laughed and pushed Flavia
to the divan.
That's my n and only
Flavia raised her brows and folded
her hands.
"Yea-I thought you had something
up your sleeve. Where did you meet
him."
"oh, in the hospital when l got
smashed into by the cab. He was
my doctor. And I proceeded TO date
him up"
Flavia wss amused. She pointed a
finger at Janet and looked serious.
"Young-un, he is your fate! ! see
il in the stars. ! can tell by the way
you looked at him and the way he
looked at you"
Janet was thrilled.
"Oh, my goodness, Flavia! How
did he look az me? Tell me about il.
Do you think he likes me ?"
Flavia smiled wrily.
Young men don't stay 70 reform
young girls and see that they get
to bed all right if they don't like
them pretty we'll"
Janet's face famed. IL was almost
as IL Flavia knew he put her to bed.
Flavia noticed the blush and hurried
to correct the faux pas.
"Oh, honey, ! don't mean he put
you to bed. | mean he just waited
around 70 make sure nobody else got
generous and offered to-"
Janet grinned foolishly and made
a little face. Her voice was little.
"Flavia, how can n woman make n
man care for her-I mean, love her
a lct-always :"
Flavia's laugh was q rather shrill,
hopeless one.
"Oh. Janet, yen are so young, dear!
Men don't love women always. They
love them q little while-until some
one else a little prettier and more