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Milford chronicle., 1929-04-12
OBITUARY
STUART.


James H. Stuart, retired success,
full and prosperous farmer of Shaw.
nee, died at the Milford Emergency
Hospital, Saturday, April 6, 1929
age 81 years, months and days
following an illness of pleurisy. He
leaves two sons, Geo. H., of Magno-
liza, and ]. Rodney, of Milford; one
sister, Mrs. Charles E. Matthews OF
Washington, D. c., one grandchild,
Mrs. John Hartnett of Dover. Flu
neral services were held on Wednes-
day at o'clock from the home of
his son at this place. Interment in
Odd Fellows cemetery.
RODNEY.
Died, on April 4th, Lavina V. Rod
ney, at her home in Washington, d.
c., where she was buried in the
Congressional Cemetery. She was
the daughter of the late Lydia Bur-
ton Rodney and William Rodney,
and had lived the greater part of
her life in the Capitol City. In
former years Miss Rodney was often
to be found in the library there, be-
ing a great reader. Death was
caused from a heart attack, though
her health had failed since Decem-
ber last. Miss Rodney was an oc-
casional visitor in Delaware and es-
pecially to Lewes, in which town
she was always much interested,
both on account of its history and
it's connection with her family in the
past. Governor Daniel Rodney was
her grandfather, as was also Rob-
ert Burton, of Lewes and Indian
River. With a dignified and gracious
bearing, under 4sall circumstances
and in all places, Miss Lavinia Rod
ney will be remembered by those
who knew her as the true gentlewo-
man.
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MILFORD GRANGE

Regular meeting next Saturday
evening at o'clock. After their
own business meeting the Juveniles
will come upstairs for the lecture
hour. The program will be an un-
usually interesting one, and will
consist in part of a short play, "a
Woman of no Occupation" after
which Curtis Williams and several
other students of the high school,
will give the recitations which were
given in the oratorical contest re-
Gently. Everyone will enjoy these.
The last item will be the carpet-rag
march, for which every sister will
bring ball of sewed rags. 1t has
been asked that these balls weigh
one and one-half pounds each. Some
evening in the near future Midland
Grange will present at the Grange
Hall their play THAT Girl Anne"
This will probably be about April
Gath, but notice of date will be
given later. Watch for it, and
plan to see Anne.
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Spring FroHcs

ors of spring, predominated. Al
cards, Mrs. Bayard Wharton excell-
ed and was awarded first prize. Miss
Edith Johnson cut high for consola-
ton, and the guset of honor was
given prize. The others who en-
joyed Mrs. Burris' hospitality were:
Mrs. Arthur Derrickson, Miss Doro-
thy Derrickson, Mrs. J. S. Hallett,
Mrs. Edward Salevan, Mrs. Walter
Barrett, Mrs. Robert Griffith, Mrs. ].
Postles Hammond, Mrs. William
Joseph, Mrs. Roy Bennett, Miss Cor
della Carter, Miss Mary Kinder, Miss
Aileen Ornston and Mrs. N. M.
Stokes.
"
The 1920" Bridge Club met on
Monday night of this week with Mrs.
E. c. Pierce.
"
The "Bluebirds" met with Misses
Ada and Frances Shockley on Fri
day.
The Mems Monday Night Bridge
Club met with Robert Griffith this
week. In the absence of Harry
Pierce, George Macklin substituted.
~
Mrs. T. J. Salmons and Miss Cora
Sipple gave an enjoyable card party
to some of their friends on Friday
evening. Bridge was played by the
following Mrs. Thos. Abbott, Mrs.
Chas. H. Abbott, Mrs. Harry Van
Kirk, Mrs. -Thos. Simpson, Mrs.
Howard Sapp, Mrs. Raymond Shute,
Mrs. Ruth Nemish, Miss Florence
Markart, Mrs. Mayme Smith Mack
lin, Mrs. Harold Salmons, and Miss
Susie Kern. Mrs. Thomas Abbott
had high score and won the prize.
"
The Tuesday Afternoon Bridge
Club met with Miss Elizabeth Col
lins this week. Mrs. James L. Da-
Wis and Mrs. Willard Pierce substi-
tuted.
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CLASS PARTY

The Sunday School Glass of Mrs.
John Benefits held their monthly
meeting at the home of Miss Alice
Ryan April 8. The meeting was
called to order by Miss Sara Booth,
acting as president. Bible reading by
Miss Ruth Kitchens; prayer by Mrs.
John Bennett. The class dues were
collected. After talking over the
business affairs, games and music
were enjoyed by all. Refreshments
were served, consisting Of ice cream,
cake and fruits.
Those present were as follows:
Sara Booth, Elizabeth Daniels, Ruth
Kitchens, Jennie Lynch, Mrs. John
Bennett. Miss Ryan was assisted by
Miss Elizabeth Daniels.
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THE NEW CABINET

A good many of the names in the
new Cabinet are unfamiliar to the
country at large. But there are sew
eral nationally prominent men who
served in the Coolidge Cabinet HON
nobody heard of until they were CIV
en- their places by Mr.. Coolidge. 1t
may be interesting, by way of pass
ing comment, to know that Wash
ington regards the Hoover Cabinet
as very strong one.
Milford chronicle., 1929-04-12

The Public Health Service warns
that colds and respiratory diseases
occurring in late winter and early
spring tend to be more prolonged
and harder to cure than those con-
tracted in the early part of winter.
The Pathfinder.
Milford chronicle., 1929-04-12
RAILROAD EMPLOYEES
PLACED ON HONOR ROLL

Seven veteran employees Of the
Maryland and Delaware Divisions
of the Pennsylvania Railroad were
on Monday placed on the company's
honor roll. Among them are Benja-
min F. Harrington, aged 20, conduc-
tor, of Franklin City, Va, after 46
years and II months service, and
James e. Tarr, of Harbeson, track
foreman. In his A years of service
Mr.. Tarr says he never lost a day
because of illness, which is re-
markable record.
Milford chronicle., 1929-04-12

Co-incident with the passing oi
that lovely person, Mrs. Garrett
Layton Grier, at Atlantic City, on
Wednesday, April 8, was the indefi-
mite postponement of many parties.
The zest for enjoyment was replac-
ed by the deeper feeling of sorrow
and regret. Mrs. Grier held an en-
viable position in the social circles
of our town, and her companionship
will be missed by her many friends.
AS a hostess she had unusual charm,
she was kind and understanding
friend. Some one aptly called her
"a shining light"
"
Mr.. and Mrs. William v. Sipple
entertained group of friends on
Wednesday of last week. A profu-
sion of spring flowers greeted the
guests as they sat down to an enjoy
able supper where good companions
was the rule. The mingling of home
folks with those from nearby towns
added to the pleasure of all. The
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Orton
Marshall of Lewes, Mr.. and Mrs.
Reese White and Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Ayers of Millsboro, Mrs. Jesse G.
Hamilton of Carnegie, Pa, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Mulholland, Mr.. and
Mrs. John c. Truitt, Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. E. Varney, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
win P. Messick, Mr.. and Mrs. Step
hen Toadvine, Mr.. and Mrs. I. D.
Short, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry ]. Petty
john, DR.. and Mrs. Walter L. Grier,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Marshall Townsend,
Mrs. S. M. D. Marshall, Mrs. G. DON
nan Holzmueller, Mrs. William c.
Smith, Miss Mildred Causey, Miss
Lena Short and Miss Laura Salevan.
Bridge was played after supper and
Mrs. Toadvine won the ladies prize
while Mr.. White won the gentle
mems prize.
"
On Saturday night Mrs. John Bur-
ris gave a delightful bridge party in
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or course the majority has more
votes than the organized minority,
but it doesn't "holler as loud"
Milford chronicle., 1929-04-12
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
MAKES MARKED PROGRESS

At the annual congregational
meeting of the First Presbyterian
Church, held Thursday evening of
last week, the church showed dis
tinct progress. The reports reveal
ed that the total expenditures had
increased to over seven thousand
dollars last year, from $4,000 of the
previous year. The membership
has been increased to 225.
The board of elders was increased
by the election of Arthur Russell,
S. Willis Hammond and Shockley
Daugherty. ]. H. Roosa, w. M. Vim
yard and G. T. Reed were reelected
as trustees. Every department Of
the church showed a marked in
crease in membership and eficien-
cy. 1t was formerly announced that
Prof Hudson had been engaged as
the musical director of the church.
Milford chronicle., 1929-04-12

Two little buddies were compar-
ing notes. what does your father
do when you ask him questions?"
one asked.
"He generally says, I'm busy now,
don't bother me-" replied the other.
"Then when I go out of the room
he looks in the encyclopedia"
The Pathfinder.
Milford chronicle., 1929-04-12
NOT SERIOUS

Twas not sick;
I was not well;
But what allied me,
1 could not tell. -
The Doctor said,
With sober face,
"Spring fever" and
Dismissed the case.
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If the buyer shows eagerness give
him plenty of line.
Milford chronicle., 1929-04-12

On Saturday night Mrs. John Bur-
ris gave delightful bridge party in
honor of Miss Elizabeth Tamblyn,
the house guest of Mrs. Arthur der
rickson. Yellow and white, the col
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was none left behind and no pets on
board. The boat. then loaded with Al
men-nine members of the crew and 80
| reScued-turned about and headed for
the America, which was then in posi-
ton to leeward of the Florida.
The weather by this time had reached
gale force, with violent snow and rain
squalls, and a high, rough sea running.
Inc boat proceeded, running to leeward,
the oarSmen being assisted by the able
members of the rescued. Meanwhile,
the America unanswered into position
and the boat reached the ships star
board side. The ships side was strung
with ladders, monkey ropes and cargo
nets and our highly priced two home
made breeches buoys which proved
invaluable in getting the injured men
on board.
able to climb up the ships side unas-
sisted. They were in pitiable condi-
ton, half of them being near naked
and the other half with very little
clothing. They were dazed and hys-
terlcal from their long exposure.
Boat Is Abandoned.
With the rescued all hoisted and
lifted safely on board and rushed below
1or urgent medical attention, the boats
crew came up and the boat was cut
adrift. Owing to the high sea run
ming it was impossible to hoist the life
boat without prospects of severe injury
to members of the crew. Chief Officer
Manning had to be pulled up and on
board by Mr.. King, the first assistant
engineer.
Six of the FIorida's crew were severely
injured and four were very i'll. One
man was lost overheard Sunday at 10
pm.
All was secured and we proceeded to-
ward New York, leaving the Florida in
a sinking condition without lights. I
do not think she could outlive the night
in this gale.
We now found out why it was SO diff
flcult to locate her. Due to her heavy
list and the loss of her rudder, her cap
tain believed that she would capsize if
he did not keep her engines turning
over slowly. She was Steaming at about
three knots, changing his position con-
Stantly
Capt. Manning and every member of
the lifeboat'S crew are to be congratu-
lated upon their heroism in making
this rescue under very difficult and ex-
IRENE conditions. 1t was a splendid
piece of work
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EIGHT APP[ESLEFT
WHEN RESCUE CAME
FIorida's Crew Lived a Days
on Fruit When Waves ISo-
lated Other Food.
BY MARGARET CHUTE.

BY Radio to The star.
ABOARD STEAMSHIP AMERICA
January 25.-Eight of the 80 men res
cued Wednesday night from the italian
freighter Florida by lifeboat from the
America are i'll or injured. One has tWC
ribs broken, another broken leg ano
the captain, Joseph Favoloro, has an
| injured finger.
Chief Officer Harry Manning, who
had charge Of the rescuing llfeboa'
from the America, was injured while
reboarding this vessel. He fell back
into the lifeboat as result OF ex-
haustion, and injured his back slightly
as he toppled.
Capt. Favoloro of the Florida says
he and his men lived on fruit and
water for four days.
Only eight apples remained Wednes-
day morning AS rationS for the crew
The other food on the ship could not
be reached because of its list and the
high seas. BY pm. all hope had been
abandoned. Then the America was
sighted about 6 o'clock. though we did
not see the Florida until almost an
hour later
When in the Gulf of Mexico a man
was swept overheard and lost. Capt.
Favoloro has been 10 years at sea and
this is his first mishap.
Passengers Clothe Crew.
A collection of clothing was made
up among passengers for the rescued
men. Many of them were without
clothing when carried on board our
ship. None of the rescued was able to
climb aboard unaided and most of the
lifeboat crew from the America were
exhausted after nearly two and one
half hours in terrible sea.
1t was dramatic scene when our
lifeboat got alongside the America after
the Italian sailors had been taken from
their ship. All our passengers were on
deck. Much good work was done by
the crew in hauling both the rescued
and the rescuers up by means of
breeches buoy.
One member of the Florida crew tried
to climb up by monkey ladder and
fell back exhausted into the lifeboat.
He was washed overheard and rescued
only with great difficulty.
A testimonial fund is being collected
on board for the men who went out
in the lifeboat and did such magnifi-
cent work in rescuing the Floridas cap
tain and crew.
Operator at Radio 72 Hours.
The names of the rescued include
Capt. Favoloro, Giuseppe Lubrano, first
officer; Giuseppe de Mario, second Of
ficer; VincenZo Puccio, cadet: Maccio
PaSquale, chief engineer; Giovanni Per-
rome, first engineer; Parodi Fausto, sec
ond engineer, and Nunzio Digangi, wire
less operator
1t is to Digangi that the men owe
the fact that they are alive. Without
him the ship would have sunk without
the world ever knowing it. He stood
at his post three days and three nights
without minutes rest. sending out
ceaseless calls and directing the Amer
lea to the Florida.
The rescued, except for those in the
ships sick bay, were fit today, walking
about in borrowed clothing and, appar-
entity not much the worse for their
experience.
Copyright, 1929
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FRIED URGES MEDALS FOR CREW
Proposals Meets Approval as Bill Is In
trOduced in House.

By the Associated Press.
Capt. George FriedS suggestion that
members of the lifeboat crew of the
steamship America be awarded life
saving medals as result of their rescue
at sea Of the crew of the disabled
steamer Florida, has met with approval,
but before this is done there is neces-
sary routine to be complied with.
Capt. Fried must recommend for
mally the medals for the men and the
applications must be accompanied by
aft1davlts describing the rescue in some
detail. The applications and affidavits
must be filed with the Coast Guard and
a board appointed by the Secretary of
the Treasury would pass upon them.
Capt. FriedS suggestion made in a
radio message to the Associated Press
drew the comment from Rear Admiral
Billiard of the Coast Guard that he
would be delighted if the recommends
tons were made.
Almost simultaneously with Admiral
Billiards. statement, bill was introduce
ed by Representative Black of New
York, which proposed that Congress
tender its thanks to Capt. Fried and
the members of the Americas crew
The proposed measure also would
authorize the award of gold medals to
Capt. Fried and such members of the
crew as he might designate as having
distinguished themselves in the rescue
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HOT DEBATE SEEN
ON DRY PROPOSAL
House Democrats Unable to Learn
When Amendment Will
Reach Floor.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
Signaling the approach of a storm
of debate over the proposal to place
$24,000,000 in the hands of the Presi-
dent for prohibition enforcement, DEM
ocratic members of the House yesterday
made an unsuccessful attempt to learn
when the deficiency bill carrying this
Senate amendment would reach the
floor.
The formal announcement that the
Senate had passed the measure had
hardly died away before Representative
Hastings, Democrat. Oklahoma. asked
Representative Tilson of Connecticut
Republican leader, as to his plans for
calling the bill up in the House for
consideration.
Representatives Garner and Blanton
both Texas Democrats, joined in press
ing the inquiry and urged that ample
notice be given the House in order that
members who were interested In the
legislation might be present.
II have asked the gentleman from
Indiana, Mr.. Wood, who is the ranking
member of the appropriations commit.
ice, W give HE d Jay IlOtICe DelOIt
calling it up" Tilson said.
But will the House be informed ir
advance?" asked Garner. II know Of
many members who are interested II
the legislation and would like to bt
present when it comes up"
THAT was my purpose in asking fol
the information" replied Tilson.
| At this juncture Representative Ed
wards, a Georgia Democrat, inquired i
it was in order to move that the con
ferees on the bill be instructed, ans
was informed that it was not-the con
fereeS have not yet been named.
Edwards did not signify how h,
wished them to be instructed, but tn,
Georgia House delegation in caucu
Wednesday voted unanimously to sup
port the amendment, which was spon
sored in the Senate by Senator Harris
senior member from Georgia.
While the Southern Democrats wer
| indicating that they would press TO
adoption of the proposal by the House
a number of the wet Eastern Demo
Gratis were making plans to join DIR.
Republicans in opposition.
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POLICEMAN FINED
FOR INTERROGATION
Others Are Found Guilty at Trial
Board Session of Enter
ing Building.

Policeman L. P. Bell, fifth precinct.
was found guilty of intoxication by the
Police Trial Board at its session yester-
day and fined $500, it was announced
today. Inspector Louis j. Stoll. chair
man of the board, said that this was the
ohicers first offense, and that his rec
ord previously had been good.
Policemen M. P. Creel, o. l.. Fisher and
o. E. Allen, all of the fourth precinct.
were found guilty of entering a building
and each was fined SIS. A similar fine
was imposed on Policeman F. II. Rags
dale, twelfth precinct, who was found
guilty of failure to patrol his beat and
failure to report through the patrol
signal system.
jeff Van, fifth precinct. was fined
three days leave on a charge of en-
tering a building and remaining longer
than necessary. He was accused of tax
ing too much time to serve a summons
H. G. Gilbert, tenth precinct. was
warned for failing to give assistance in
an emergency case and failing to make
a report of 1t. He was accused of hav-
ing declined to accompany citizen to
the hospital after an accident.
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ABRAM R. WINGATE
DIES IN HOSPITAL
Treasurer of New Willard Hotel
Co. Had Undergone Surgical
Operation Two Weeks Ago.

Abram r. Wingate, 66 years old
treasurer of the New Willard Hotel and
assistant treasurer of the Capitol Hotel
Co., which operates the Willard, died
in Walter Reed Hospital yesterday after
short illness. He underwent an opera
ton at the hospital about two weeks
ago.
Mr.. Wingate had been with the Will
lard continuously since 1901. During
the 40 years in which he had been a
resident of this city he had become
widely known in fraternal and patriotic
circles.
He was past master of st. Johns
Lodge, F. A. A. M: member of Mount
Vernon Chapter, Royal Arch Masons;
of Washington Commandery, knights
Templar, and of Almas Temple of
the Mystic Shrine He also had been
active in church circles, being an elder
of the Gunton- Temple Memorial Pres
byterian Church, and was a member of
the Sons of the American Revolution
and the Society of Colonial Wars.
He is survived by two sons, Maj. H.
A. Wingate. U. S. A., of this city, and
A. r. Wingate, jr., of New Orleans,
and five daughters, Mrs A. A. Fender
son OF Chevy Chase, Mrs. H. M. Phelps
OF New York, Miss Mary H. Wingate.
Miss Florence Wingate and Miss Rosa
Wingate of this city. Five grandchil-
dren also survive him.
Funeral services will be conducted in
the Gunton-Temple Memorial Presby-
terrain Church tomorrow afternoon at 2
o'clock Rev. Bernard Braskamp, pas
tor, will officiate. Interment will be in
Rock Creek Cemetery.
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I'VE frequently read of foreigners who
speak English perfectly Which, of
course. is more than any native evef
could do" says the Pathfinder Maya
zine.
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The Maharajah of Kashmir now
rules over q territory covering $4,000
square miles, or 10 per cent larger than
England.
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During the past year New York City
Y. w: c. A. had 10000 members, rep
resenting 81 nationalities, of which rs
per cent were Protestant, 10 per cent
catholic, and 7 per cent Jewish.
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being convinced of the vainneSs of my
attempt and the peril of the ship.
The ship still had bad list to star
board. It was impossible to work aft
with the danger of being washed over
board in the meantime. In the morn
ing the wind Gained, but the sea was
mountainous and continually breaking
over my decks fore and aft.
Placed Lights on Rail.
The ship was listed so badly that the
water was entering my bunker hatch.
At 6:12 sighted the America and said
that my crew was saved. In accord
with the America, the salvage of my
crew was started. I had my crew in
lifeboatS ready for the boat from the
America. placed lights on the leeside
at the rail. These lights were not work.
ing properly, due to short circuit of my
cable lights.
1t was great maneuver on the part
of the America, as l could do nothing
to help. I had no rockets and coulc
make no great light for him to see
windWard and put a lifeboat in the
sea, manned by volunteers and able
aeamen.
In a few minutes he came to the
leeside of my ship, just in time. The
wind started up from west northwest
and the sea increased. The lifeboa'
came up, maneuvering with great skill
and threw line to the boat. We
started getting off into the boat.
counted my men one by one and wal
finally assured that all were on boarc
the boat
Next to the last man was the CHIEF
engineer. Then 1 threw myself into
the sea, bringing with me the ship!
papers and giving my last goodbye t.
the Florida that was sinking rapidly
The operation of saving the crew wa.
performed very quickly with the intel
ligent direction of Mr. Manning anC
skillful aid Of the lifeboat crew.
have much praise for this lifeboat crew
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DIES OF PARALYSIS.

Former King George, Va, Mer-
chant Stricken Five Years Ago.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
FREDERICKSBURG, Va, January
25.-Charles T. Purks, 80 years old, died
at his home at King George Wednesday
Funeral services were held at Po-
tomac Baptist Church today. MIR. Purks
was paralyzed five years ago and had
been unable to walk since that time
He was a merchant and farmer, but
had retired some years ago. He is
survived by his widow and IL chill
dren, Mrs. Jesse Newton, C. w. Purks
and Mrs. Sarah Newton, all of King
George; Emerson r., Clarence r. and
r. B. Purks of King George, Mrs. Nellie
Purvis and Miss Eleanor G. Purks OF
Quantico, Mrs. Ester Roach, Mrs. Ruth
Goodrich and Miss Matilda F. Purks OF
King George.
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RESCUED SKIPPER
GIVES DETAILS OF
BATTLE WITH SEA

Continued From First Page.)
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Five thousand dollars would be author
lied for the purpose.
Further notice also was taken by
Congress of the rescue from the Florida
when Representative Gibson, Vermont,
declared it should be given proper
recognition by Congress.
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Last year nearly 1000 masses were
celebrated at an altar in the White Star
liner Majestic. The lie de France has
a fully equipped permanent chapel.
The Washington times., 1929-10-25

The chart Sh0Us the positions of the stgns and
planets IN the heaUens looking south at the time
Of sunrise, the Moon decreasing in the last quarter