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Milford chronicle., 1928-05-11
DAIRY SCHOOL WILL
Be HELD TUESDAY
Interesting Program Announced
For Fourth Annual Gathering
At Midway.

Plans are now complete for the
Fourth Annual Dairy School to be
held at Midway, Sussex county, the
afternoon and evening of Tuesday
May 18th. This school is held under
the auspices of the Extension De-
partment of the University of Della
ware, the Interstate Milk Producers
Association, Interstate Dairy Coun-
Gil, the Sussex Trust Company of
Lewes, Supplee-Wills-Jones Milk
Company, the Nassau Milk PrOduc-
er's Association and the RehOboth
Presbyterian Church. This school is
a meeting of great importance to the
dairymen of southern Delaware; and
for the past few years it has been
largely attended. The committee of
the Nassau Milk Producers Associa-
ton cooperating with County Agent
c. R. Snyder, announced that the
school this year will be even better
than of former years, and it will be
of such a nature that it will not
only benefit the Nassau community,
but all those who attend. Without a
doubt the schools of former years
have been the greatest dairymen's
meeting in southern Delaware, and
it is expected that this year it will
eclipse those of previous years not
only in attendance, but also in the
benefit derived from it.
In addition to the speakers, the
has arranged for good
music, and a good chicken
supper. The latter will be furnished
by the ladies of the Rehoboth Pres
byterian Church. The music will be
furnished by the Lewes Boys Band
and the people generally are invited
to attend these meetings.
The following program will be
given:
1:OO-1:1O p. m.-Address, w. E.
president of the Nassau
Milk Producers Association.
1:1O-1:5O p. m.-Results of Cow
Testing Work, Prof. T. A. Baker of
the University of Delaware.
1:50-2:3O p. m.-Address by Dean
c. A. McCue, University of Delaware.
[CoSfiRSSd on page 81
Milford chronicle., 1928-05-11
COLD BREEZES DRIVE
AWAY WARM WEATHER
Temperature Reached 81 Degrees On
Saturday-Sunday Found So Degrees

Lower Delaware experienced I'M
usually hot May weather last Friday
and Saturday, and residents of this
part of the country had thoughts
that at last real summer weather
had arrived. On Friday the official
government thermometer reached SO
degrees and on Saturday the unsea-
sonably hot reading of 81 degrees
was reached. The torrid weather,
coming as it did after seasonable
May weather caused much inconven-
fence to persons who had not pre-
pared for the sudden change. Many
persons left the fires in their fur
naces go out, but on Sunday MORN
ing they got busy and built new
fires for a drop of Al degrees had
occurred during the night, the Their
mometer reading so degrees. Mon
day night the temperature dropped
into the forties. No damage has
been done tostrawberries by the sud
den change, it is said, as no frosts
have been reported. The hot wea-
Their of the latter part of last week
gives an indication of what we may
expect in the near future.
Milford chronicle., 1928-05-11
STATE DEMOCRATS
ELECT SIX SMITH
NATIONAL DELEGATES
While Delaware Delegation Is
Uninstructed 1t Is Understood
They Favor Smith.
MILFORD MAN CHOSEN
William G. Powders Selected As
One Of Delegates From Kent
County.

The Democratic State Convention
was held at Dover on Tuesday with
a large number of prominent mem
bers of the party in attendance. Six
uninstructed delegates to the Demo-
cratic National Convention in Hous-
ton, Texas, were elected. 1t is I'M
derstood that the entire delegation
will vote for AL. Smith. A platform
against the Capitalization of gov
eminent was adopted, and resolu-
tions favoring a bridge across the
Delaware River at Wilmington were
adopted.
The resolution embodies plan
for State participation in the owner
ship and control of the bridge.
A resolution was also adopted ia
voring old age pension for Della
ware. These resolutions were sub
mitted by the resolutions commit
tee and adopted at the same time.
The action of the convention had
been carefully planned days before
and the convention compared with
those of years ago was a very tame
affair.
Delegates Elected
The convention Tuesday afternoon
meeting in the Opera House, was
marked by campaign addresses by
Josiah Marvel, chairman of the
convention, Thomas F. Bayard,
John Biggs, Jr., chairman of the
county committee, and lack w.
Wells. Mr. Marvel was elected tenn
porary chairman of the convention
at the meeting of the State Commit
tee Monday night, and was made
permanent chairman Tuesday after
noon.
Andrew C. Gray was elected ma
tional committeeman and Mrs. Mary
S. Eskridge was elected national
committeewOman by the convention.
Mr.. Gray was nominated by James
M. Tunnel, of Georgetown, who.
lauded Mr.. Gray's assiduous devo-
ton to his duties as national COM
mitteeman in his previous terms.
Mrs. Eskridge was nominated by S.
Martin Elliott, of Seaford.
Delegates Are Named
The delegates and alternates to
the national convention elected by
the convention were as follows:
Wilmington-Charles F. Curley,
delegates; Mrs. Mary Morris, alter
nate. Rural New Castle, Frank
Collins, of Newark, delegate; Miss
Helen Shallcross, of Middletown,
alternate.
Kent countyAT. Marvel Gooden,
of Dover, and William G. Powders,
of Milford, delegates.
Jester A. Gray, of Frederick, and
Willard D. Boyce, of Cheswold, al
ternates.
[COafiHsed on page 3
Milford chronicle., 1928-05-11
APPLE BLOSSOM FETE
DRAWS THOUSANDS
TO STATE ORCHARDS
Pageant Aud Parade At Dover
Last Thursday Best In States
History.
MANY HISTORICAL SCENES
Towns Throughout State Sent
Floats Depicting Local And
National Events.

Delaware's first apple blossom fes-
tival on Thursday of last week was
one of the most colorful events in
the history of the Diamond State.
It is estimated that not less than
10000 persons from every part of
the State and other nearby states
we're in Dover and the orchards of
Delaware for the day. city folk to
see the orchards in their glory;
country people to say homage to the
tree that means so much to Della
ware. Thousands saw the cOlOrful
parade of historic and fiOwer-deck-
ed floats in State street and thOus-
ands more lined historic Dover
green to cheer their genial Cover
nor and to view a pageant of sur
passing loneliness.
It was in every way a notable day
in Delaware history. The day was
as perfect as a day in May can well
be. The countryside was at its
lOYeliest and the entire program Of
festivities was carried out without
a hitch A spirit of carnival per-
vaded the crowds from the minute
the first cars drove into Dover in
the early morning until evening
when most people had gone home,
and only lost red balloons, caught
in the trees and flags and blossoms
draped over doors and windows
showed they had been there.
And it was in every sense Della
ware crowd. OF the thousands of
cars parked throughout the town,
only a few bore the licenses of other
states.
Governor Robinson standing on
the spot where State street cuts
the green expressed the feelings of
his hearers in the brief address he
made between the parade and the
pageant.
81 think we owe a debt of graft
tude," he said, ITO those who made
this occasion possible, and to God,
for this good weather. l don't see
how one can look at anything as
beautiful as the buds and blossoms
are today and not feel better for it.
And have you ever seen anything
more beautiful than the trees and
buds and blossoms? l never have.
To-day" the Governor continued,
Delaware has given the most won
der parade l have ever seen. This
occasion is one of the greatest and
most significant in the history of
our little state. 1t presages similar
festivals in years to come, and only
shows what we may expect in the
future but on a much larger SCALE"
The governor pointed out that
first and foremost" the festi-
val gave the people of Delaware and
those of "less fortunate states near
by" an opportunity to come togeth-
er and to "bathe in the great beauty
rContinned on PAGE 81
Milford chronicle., 1928-05-11
DEMOCRATS URGE
STATE RIGHTS

The draft of the platform
which was approved by the
Democratic State Convention
Tuesday afternoon, deals al
most entirely with States
rights. The platform follows:
I'VE, the Democrats of Del
aware, in. Convention assem-
; bled, again declare our al
legiance to the Democratic
Party and our full faith to the
principles for which. it stands.
1--WE believe and assert that
the welfare of our country
depends upon the strict ad-
herence to the principles set
forth in the Bill of Rights of
the Federal Constitution,
whereby the proper distinc-
ton between the rights of the
Federal government, the
rights of the States, and of
the people are set forth.
To-day the trend and direc-
ton of governmental affairs
under the administration of
the Republican party is a
trespass upon and denial of
these rights, and more and
more is becoming a cOncentra-
ted Capitalization of power in
the Federal government
against the rights reserved to
the States and to the people;
and against this, we protest
and demand a return to the
government of our fathers.
with these principles in
mind, we hereby pledge and
direct the delegates this day
selected to represent the
Democracy of Delaware in
the national convention of the
Democratic party, to unceas-
ingly work for a platform en-
bodying these principles and
the nomination of candidates
for president and vice-presi-
dent, to whom the administra-
ton of the Federal govern
ment and the adherence to the
Federal Constitution may be
safely entrusted"
Milford chronicle., 1928-05-11

Only SII9 mas Deen received IrOHl
subscribers in 1928. 1t is hoped
that all who have pledged will pay
at once in order that the required
amount may be raised to obtain the
State appropriation again this year.
Miss Edna Barker gave the follow
ing report for the librarians:
Books borrowed during year. 5495
Books added during year ....,. 155
Books contributed during year.. 50
Average of 45S a month. April
was the largest month they ever had,
7O8 being borrowed. A new Inter-
national Encyclopedia and the Stan
dard Dictionary, both the latest edi-
lions procurable, have been added.
The librarians are making a card
index catalog of the books.
The following directors were then
elected: Daniel Hirsch, to fill Mr..
Bunstein's unexpired term of enc
year; Robert Shilling, Rev. Frank
Herson and Edwin Messick for three
years.
Milford chronicle., 1928-05-11
WILL NOT ENLARGE
della. BEETLE AREA
New Quarantine Map Increases Area
In Other States However

Maps of the quarantine area for
the coming seasons campaign
against the ravages of the Japanese
beetle have been issued by the U. S.
Department of Agriculture which
maintains Japanese beetle quaran-
tine stations at Riverton, N. J.
The maps show the increase of
5,9O8 square miles in the quaran-
tine area in five Eastern States,
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware,
CCOntiHHed on page I0l
Milford chronicle., 1928-05-11
DEL-MAR-VA FIGHTS
STEEL RATE BOOST
Officials Plead Against Pennsylvania
Freight Rates From Pittsburgh

Shippers and receivers of the Del
Mar-Va Peninsula, protesting the
proposed freight rate increase on
iron and steel articles shipped from
western Pennsylvania to Maryland
and Virginia points, were represent
ed at a hearing held before Examin-
err Griffin of the Interstate Com
merce Commission, at the Wicomlco
Hotel, Salisbury, by W. 7. Gardner
director of the Traffic and Transpor-
tation Bureau of the Del-Mar-Ya
Eastern Shore Association, and H. H.
Collins, his assistant.
Carriers, who published this IN
CCOntiHTsd on page 81
Milford chronicle., 1928-05-11
LIBRARY LOANED 5495
BOOKS LAST YEAR
Report At Annual Meeting Shows
Finances In Good Shape

The annual election of directors
of the Milford Public Library Com
mission was held Monday evening,
May 7th, in the library room at the
Community Building. All persons in
the Milford Special School District
were privileged to vote and it was
a great disappointment to the pre-
siding officer that so few were pres
ent. After the minutes of the last
meeting the treasurer, Mrs. Daniel
Hirsch gave the following report of
Milford chronicle., 1928-05-11

Sound editorials on live
topics-that's the kind you
will find every week in this
newspaper. Turn to them
now.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-05-04
MONTANA
SENATOR
GIVES Up.
Walsh AbandOns Cam
paign for Democratic
Nomination.
ENDORSES AL SMITH
Letter Declares No Doubt
New York Governor Is
Choice of Party.
ny United Press Leased Wire


WASHINGTON, May 4.-Scnator
Thomas j. Walsh, Democrat, of
Montana, announced today that he
was "impcllcd by the logic of
events to request that no further
effort be made in Montana or else
where to promote by nomination. -
Walsh made his statement in q
letter to W. w. Mcdowell, Montana,
Democratic leader, and Walsh sup
porter, now in New York.
Walsh stated that the California
primary result "quite clearly indi-
Gates that the Democrats desire
Governor Smith as their candi-
date.
Other states can be expected to
ing Smith and there is now no
chance of n successful termination
cf his (Walsh's) candidacy, Walsh
told Mcdowell.
Mcdowell is expected to commun-
icate the letter to Montana Demo
Gratis who meet in convention May
S TO select delegates to the Houston
convention.
In view of Walsh s retirement,
the Montana delegation is expected
10 be instructed for Smith in accord
ance with the wishes Of Bruce Kra-
hcr, Democratic national commit
lccman from Montana.
The letter to Mcdowell follows:
"'The result of the primary of
Tuesday in California quite clearly
indicates that the Democrats desire
Governor Smith as their candidate.
$50 decisive is it, following like
action in states that might be cX-
pcctcd TO send delegates to the con
ycntiou out OF harmony with his
candidacy as TO demonstrate to my
mind the futility of advancing the
claims of any other leadership in
the ensuing campaign.
Whatever hopes may have been
imdulgcd in that in certain contin-
g,ncics the Houston convention
might deem ii wise to make me its
nominccc, these can no longer rca-
sonablv be entertained y
while profoundly apprcciativc
Of the cordial manner in which my
candidacy was dealt with at the last
meeting of the states central com
mittce, am impclled by the logic
of events to request that no further
effort be made in our state or else
where to promote my nomination
by the election of delegates favor
ably disposed or by any other
means.
clipping the decision here express
scd may meet with your approval, |
am, with gratitude for your loyalty
and devotion, Yours sincerely,
"T. J. WALSH.'
Imperial Valley press., 1928-05-04
TAX REDUCTION
BILL ATTACKED
BY HARR H0N
BY United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, May 4. = The
$203, ,0O0, 900 tax reduction bill IA
Vorably reported by the finance
committee and approved by the ad
ministration, was attacked in the
senate today by Senator Harrison,
Democrat, Mississippi.
He charged the treasury depart
ment is keeping tax reduction to a
minimum by understanding future
returns in an effort retire the ma
tional debt more rapidly than con
ditions warrant.
The object is to remove a strong
argument against cancellation of
foreign debts and so increase the
value of foreign bonds held by
Wall Street interests, he said.
For the last six years the treas
ury department has underestimated
its future surplusses from 500, ,000,-
600 to $600,000,000 Harrison said.
eff its estimates have always
been wrong before, why should its
estimate this year be accepted as
final?
" With more than q 100000, 900
surplus this year and that amount to
be provided and carried over next
year, it is idle talk to say that the
treasury will not stand safely a re-
duction of 1926, ,00O,O
The American people have been
fovertaxed for the last seven years
and large surpluses have been added
tC the sinking fund, together with
interest and principal collected
from foreign debtors, he said.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-05-04
Crews in Danger
AS Ships Sink
by United Press Leased Wire

LONDON, May 4.-The British
naval supply ship Bacchus was re-
ported to be sinking off the south
coastline late today, after having
sunk, in a collision the Greek steam
er loannis Fafalios.
The Greek ship, of 1922 tons, sank
rapidly. Some of her crew of %
were thrown into the water. All
were reported saved by the Bacchus.
The navy ship proceeded from the
vicinity of st. Albans head, Dorset
shire, the scene of the collision,
toward Portsmouth dockyard.
Reports soon reached the admiral
ty that she was taking in water by
the bows, damaged when she struck
the loannis Fafalios. Late reports,
as yet unVerified absolutely, were
that the Bacchus had been abandon
ed by her crew and was sinking.
The admiralty ordered the battle
cruiser Tiger and two Portland sal
wage tugs to proceed to the Bac-
chus' assistance.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-05-04
CHINESE TROOPS
WITHDRAW FROM
TSINAN SECTION
Chang Kai Shek Calls
Off His Men Following
Clash With japanese.
by United Press Leased Wire

SHANGHAI, May 4.-The bat
tie between the japanese and Chin
csc troops at Tsinan ended at 6 q.
NJ. today when General Chang Kai-
shck recalled his Chinese troops ac.
cording to japanese wireless re-
ports.
Many foreign civilians were mur-
dcred, the report said. Details were
lacking.
There were several Americans
still in the Tsinan quarters but the
american consul general here has
rot yet been advised of their fate.
The reports here said that Japan
csc forces had repelled the Nation
alist army during Thursday night
and that somewhat Of calm had
prevailed.
Later, however, the report said,
the looters succeeded in entering
the safety zone of the city. This
was reserved for the foreigners who
had remained in Tsinan.
The murders followed and there
was a general looting of the safety
zone.
The japanese legation here re
ecived radio dispatches from Tsinar
stating that the trouble between the
japanese and Chinese started when
Nationalist soldiers, commanded by
General Chang Kai-Shek, looted
many japanese shops and residen
ces.
Three thousand japanese soldiers
wera said to have defended against
the looting.
The japanese consul who visited
General Chiang's quarters, toda!
was said to be missing.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-05-04
SIDEWINDERS AND COYOTES
READY TO WIND AND HOWL

The "Do you remembers - and
"Way back ins' are due to fly
thick and fast tomorrow when the
Imperial Valley Pioneers gather at
the Ed Forester ranch for Il picnic
and general reunion.
For the very few who may not
know who and what the pioneers
are, it might be we'll to state that
they include those who were in I'M
perial Valley prior to 1910; the real
'old timers" who fought with
Mother Nature when Imperial Val
ley really was isolated from the
rest of the world.
Men and women will be at the
Forester ranch tomorrow, who
know what it is to have the wind
throw down their flimsy canvas
homes during the night; who learn
ed to eat plenty of sand as the des-
ert winds swept in into everything
and anything; who fought back the
river when it threatened to steal
their homes, and who never gave up
in their fight to establish their
homes and families here.
These things will be talked over
tomorrow, naturally, but there will
also be many recollections of the
good times in the "good old days, 3"
when the gang" would gather in
scme convenient place for Il dance,
without any jazz orchestra; when a
call for help was instantly answered
by all and when folks never thought
of locking their houses when they
left them for a time.
T. ID. Mccall, one of the real
"old timers,' and moving spirit
in the Pioneers, will be ON hand
with his Great Register for those
who can prove residence here prior
to 1910; with his certificates, show
ing eligibility to membership in the
organization and with the cute lit
tie golden canteens, emblematic of
membership in the "Pioneers. y ct.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-05-04
SLAYER CLAIMS
INNOCENCE AS
HE PAYS PENALTY

FOLSOM PRISON, Calf, May 4.
Willard shannon, p, year old
murderer of Harold Lage, Stockton
automobile salesman, was hanged
today at 1902 Il. m.
The prisoner entered the death
chamber shortly after 10 Il, m. APP
rroXimatcly 50 witnesses, including
sleriffs, deputies, newspaper men,
ard prison guards were present.
The trap was sprung at 1902 n.
IN. Nine miAutes and 80 seconds
later the prison physician announc'
ed the man was dead.
shannon protested his innocence
to the last. He appeared pale but
Lad no appearance of collapse as
he began the march from his cell
to the death chamber.
Warden Court Smith, who was of
ficiating at his first hanging, seem
@ almost as nervous as the con-
demned man as the two shook
hands.
Goodbye, shannon said the
warden. Good lack to YOU. -
"Goodbye, warden, was the re-
ply, :" IN ready to go. -
The tiny gallows chamber was
tightly packed with spectators as
the death party entered. The morn
ing sun Shone through the windows.
Outside II meadowlark sang.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-05-04
CHILD ADMITS
WRITING BRIEF
ON BOULDER DAM
Dy United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON. May A letter
denying that former Senator Irwin
l.. Lenroot, 0; Wisconsin, received
10000 from utilities interests for
fighting the Walsh Utilities Inves.
tigation resolution, was entered on
the record today in tho Federal
Trade Commission s Utilities in
quiry.
Payment of $4,000 to Lcnroot
was reported in testimony recently
given by Ira l.. Grimshaw, of the
Joint committee of National Utili-
ties , Associations. GrimShaw said
Lcnroot was engaged as counsel 20
oppose the Walsh resolution, which
called for n senate Investigation Of
the power industry.
In the letter Elisha Hanson,
Lcnroot s law partner, said the joint
committee engaged the firm of
Lcnroot, Hanson, Smith & Lovett
and did not deal with Lenroot in
dividually. lie said that checks,
though made out to Lenroot person
ally, were turned by him into the
firm 5 accounts.
The commission admitted into
evidence letter from Richard
Washburn Child, former ambassador
to Italy, shown in the joint com
notice $ record as having received
$500 for having written book
on Boulder dam.
Child explained he had received
this money as an attorney in pay
mcnt, in return for writing n brief
on Boulder dam. As the brief was
the work Of several persons. Child
,aid. he did not sign it. lie en-
phatically affirmed his opposition
to government ownership Of such
projects.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-05-04
Hollywood Man
Hurt in Crash

A, w. Meier of Holly wood and n
companion, whose name was not
learned, were Slightly injured in an
automobile accident on the Holtvllle
highway, two miles east of FL Cen
tro shortly after 6 O'Clock last
night. The men were taken to the
FL Centre hospital where their in
iu:ics wera attended by Dr. l.. C.
Housc. nj yer suffered several
painful cuts in the accident and
was kept at the hospital overnight.
He was cut about the head and right
fCor.
The ear was beng 1r ven by
Meyer S companion and turned over
whom one o. the font tires of the
&C. me blew ou., according to in
;rrl"i tion.