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Milford chronicle., 1929-01-25
STATE HOSPITAL AT
FARNHURST PLANS
BUILDING PROGRAM
$2,576,5OO Is Needed To Carry
On Building Program For The
Next Twenty Years.
NEED Sl,3l9,OOO NOW
Board Of Trustees Outlines Com
prehensive Plans Of Institu-
tiOns Needs.

An outline of a twenty-year devel-
opment program for the Delaware
State Hospital at Farnhurst, to cost
$685. 800 and which will take care
of the buildings needs of the hospi-
tai until 1850, is given in the bien-
NAL report of the trustees of the
hospital.
The program was conceived in the
fall of 1927 when the board, upon
recommendation of DR.. NJ. A. Taru-
miami, medical director of the hos
pital, determined to visit mental in
stitutiOns in neighboring states to
make comprehensive study of
their methods and facilities.
The board had determined to take
definite steps that would be more
constructive than the previous pol
icy of adding from time to time to
the existing buildings at the hospi-
tai
Throughout the study of the
problem" the board states in its
report, 1--WE have borne in mind that
the building program must be one
of gradual harmonious develop
ment.
After very careful and thorough
consideration of the probable rate
OF increase of the patient popula-
ton, we decided to recommend that
the building program be so arrang-
ed, that it will be completed in six
biennial periods: Notwithstanding
that it contemplates development,
sufficient for twenty years.
"As far as it is possible to~forsee,
it is, believed that the additions rec
commended for each biennial period
will keep pace with the increasing
demands and needs of each and ev-
cry part of the institution.
Because of the fact that the
present facilities are so inadequate,
the program recommended for the
first biennial period, 1929-31, will
involve greater financial outlay than
the succeeding periods. 1t is be-
lieved, however, that the alterations
and additions recommended for this
first period constitute the absolute
minimum for the continued func-
tioning of the institution in a salts
factory and economical way"
For the work proposed in the first
biennial period, $1,319,000 will be
needed. For the other five biennial
periods beginning July l, 1881 and
ending June 80, 1871, total of ST.,
PSI, 500 will be needed.
Following a study of the States
vital statistics by DR.. Tarumianz, it
is estimated that the population OF
the hospital in 1850, will be 1000
patients. The board believes that
this estimate is conservative.
A summary of the permanent i'm
provements which the board hopes
to make during the two years end
ing June 80, 1881, if the funds are
provided by the Legislature follows:
Pcychiatric observation clinic,
$165, 900: hospital building for pri-
vate patients; $4,000 three-build-
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Milford chronicle., 1929-01-25
FREDERICK MERCHANT
WAYLAID AS HE WENT
HOME FRIDAY NIGHT
W. W. Wilson Prominent Hard
ware Dealer, Attacked Near
His Home.
ARREST SUSPECTS HERE
Paris c. Carpenter, Known Lo.
cally As "Specks,'. Held For
Further Questioning.

w. w. Wilson, prominent hard
ware dealer of Frederick, was at
tackled on Friday evening as he re-
turned to his home after closing his
store in that town. Just as he ap-
preached his home he was struck BY
one of two men who attacked him.
His screams attracted the attention
of his wife, who switched on
porch light and frightened the men
away. Mr.. Wilson was slightly cur
about the face. The attempted rob
berry was not completed because of
the quick action of Mrs. Wilson.
On Monday evening State Detec-
tive Wharton, with State Highway
officers Captain Ray and Corporal
Powell came to Milford and took in
to custody three suspects. After
questioning them as to their move
ments Friday night they were taken
to Dover and locked up in the coun-
ty Jail pending further inVestiga-
tions. The suspects in custody are
Joseph H. O'Brien, age Is years, of
New York City; Paris C. Carpenter,
known locally as "Specks," of Mil
ford, and Aloysius F. Stoltz, of Phil
adelphia. Another Milford man,
suspected of being one of the main
culprits, was not in Milford on Mon
day night and his whereabouts are
unknown. The State Police are
searching for him and expect to
have him in custody in the near fu-
ture.
While the police authorities have
not divulged the evidence which they
have against the men under arrest,
it is said young O'Brien gave infOr-
nation which led to the arrest Of
Carpenter and Stoltz, and to the
swearing out of warrant for an
other man. Carpenter is said to
have partially admitted that he took
part in the attempted robbery, and
O'Brien, after considerable question
ing, is said to have confirmed Car
penter's story in some details. Stoltz
claims he had nothing to do with the
affair but is being held as a material
witness. In the investigation the
State Police have learned that o.
Brien and Stoltz drove a taxi from
to Milford. They claim
that they hired the vehicle. 1t is
now being held for Identification.
Milford chronicle., 1929-01-25
Get $2,lOO,OOO TAX
FROM DU POINT ESTATE
Executors OF William du Pont
Make Part Payment To State
Of Inheritance Tax.

A check for $4,000 has been re-
ceived by State Treasurer Ward
from the representatives of the es-
tate of William dupont as part pay
ment of the Inheritance tax due the
State.
This is the largest single check
ever received by the State treasurer
in the history of the state.
About $2.00O,000 more is due to
the state as inheritance tax, making
the total from four to five millions
of dollars.
Contrary to the general belief,
this money will not be devoted to
the State school fund. Under the
State inheritance tax law, the first
100000 goes to the general fund
and the remainder to the sinking
fund. The money thus received
could not be used for schools un-
less through a special act by the
Legislature.
1t is understood that efforts will
be made to retain the money in the
sinking fund with the aim of reduc-
ing the States indebtedness.
The large tax payment from the
William DUPONT estate was made
possible through an amendment to
a bill, passed two years ago by the
General Assembly. At that time,
the amendment was introduced by
former Representative Wootten, OF
Laurel.
1t was a reciprocal agreement
with the Federal government under
which the States, passing such
measure, would receive part of the
tax that formerly went
to the Federal government.
Heretofore, the State seldom re-
ceived more. than 100000 from an
estate as inheritance tax and all the
money received under the reciprocal
went to the general fund.
The DUPONT estate money went to
the State Treasurer through the
Register of Wills Office in Whining
ton.
Milford chronicle., 1929-01-25
FRUIT GROWERS MEET
ATCAMDEN NEXT WEEK
A Most Interesting Program Pre-
pared For Horticultural Society
Meeting.

Fruit and vegetable growers
throughout the entire Del-Mar-Va
Peninsula are looking forward with
considerable interest to the forty
second annual meeting of the Pen
insula Horticultural Society which
will be held in Camden, Delaware, on
January 20, 80 and 81, with an in
teresting and attractive program in
cluding lectures and discussion on
various horticultural subjects by
growers and Representatives of COM
mercial and educational institu-
tions, and displays of fruits and veg
etables in addition to exhibits of or
chard equipment and supplies of a
commercial nature.
The program which has been ar
ranged in connection with this an
nual meeting will be held in the
Fruitland Grange Hall, while the
fruit and vegetable displays and all
commercial exhibits will be placed
in the Camden Garage which is To-
Gated near the center of the town
and within a short distance of the
Grange Hall. All those who attend
the meetings are urged to be present
at every session during the three
days, as there will be plenty of time
allowed for seeing the different ex-
hibits and demonstrations.
Although programs have been dis
tributed to the fruit and vegetable
growers on the Peninsula and in the
surrounding territory, in all prob
ability, there are many growers
whose names are not on the secre-
tary's mailing list. In order to take
care of this situation, therefore,
each county extension Office has been
furnished with supply of pro-
grams for distribution to those who
make requests for additional copies.
The officers of the Peninsula Hor-
ticulture Society for the past year
are Herbert c. Richardson, WyOm-
ing, Delaware, President; w. Mason
Sheehan, Easton, Maryland, first vice
president; DR.. J. f. Adams, Dover,
Delaware, secretary, and w. Lee AL
len, Salisbury, Maryland, treasurer.
The executive committee is compos-
ed of Henry L. Harrison, Berlin,
Maryland; w. NJ. Dickson, Woodside,
Delaware, and A. s. Cover, Easton,
Maryland.
Arthur F. Walker, Woodside, Della
ware, is in charge of the commercial
and A. Bailey Thomas, Wy
oming, Delaware. is in charge of the
fruit and vegetable displays. Anyone
desiring to exhibit in either one of
these sections should get in touch
with the proper person in charge in
order that sufficient space may be
Milford chronicle., 1929-01-25
$2,OOO,OOO MORE
FOR STATE SCHOOL
BUILDING PROGRAM
Bill introduced By Representa-
tive DerricksOu For Two. Year
Program.
HELPS CITY OF WILMINGTON
TwO-Fifths OF The Money Avail.
able Would Be Used In That
City.

A bill to repeal the Is cent tax
Pon real estate, now levied by the
Levy Courts of the three counties
for schools, was introduced in the
State Senate last Thursday by SEN
ator David for Senator Hall, who
was absent because of illness.
Senator Hopkins, Democrat, pre-
sented bill to appropriate $4,000
from the state treasury to the
county treasurer of each of the
three counties for the maintenance
OF dirt roads.
Provision for extending the state
school building program over two
more years with an appropriation
of $1,000,000 for each year is pro-
vided in a bill introduced in the
House this week by Representative
Derrickson, chairman of the House
committee on education. The first
state school building program pass
ed by the legislature two years ago
also provided for $2,0OO,OOO.
The bill provides that between
June 80 and July IA, of each year.
1929 and 1880, the State Treasurer
shall ascertain the balance in the
State treasury as of June 80, of
moneys collected for the support of
the public schools and after pay
ment of all school accounts for the
school year ending June 80, all Of
the balance up to $1,000,000 shall be
set aside i'll the Farmers Bank to
be known as the "State School
Building Account" the interest that
accumulates is also to go to the
credit of this special account.
1t is understood that the school
authorities anticipate there will be
a balance, of at least 100000 each
OF these two years.
The bill also provides that two
fifths of the amount each year with
interest shall be devoted to school
improvements in Wilmington and
three-fifths to the schools of the
state outside of Wilmington.
The State Board of Education is
directed as soon as possible after
the passage of the act to prepare q
tentative program for school build
ing improvements for districts out
side of Wilmington.
For the construction of each
school there is created under the act
a school building commission to
consist of the members of the State
Board of Education and four MEM
bers from the district to be elected
at the same time that the district
votes on proposed bonds for the
work. This is the same way that
the school building commissions are
made up under the present law.
Milford chronicle., 1929-01-25
START STATEWIDE
SAFETY CAMPAIG
Effort Now Being Made TO Enlist
New Members In Movement

A Statewide campaign to enlist
new members in the Delaware Sa-
fety Council in order that the educ
cational safety work to meet the in
creased street and highway and
home safety needs may be inaugu-
rated. commenced Monday under the
general direction of John X. john
ston at Newark, vice-president of
the National VulcaniZed Fibre Co.
Mr.. Irenee DUPONT gave dinner to
some 165 volunteer workers in the
duPont-Biltmore Hotel, in Whining
ten, ON Monday evening. A num-
ber of citizens from Milford attend
ed the affair
Pointing out that the automobile
re egistratiOns had increased in the
past 10 years four times, while tie
Safety Councils budget had increas-
ed in the period less than three
times. Mr.. Johnston recalled that
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Milford chronicle., 1929-01-25
D2L-MAR-VA WORKERS
ASK FOR TARIFF AID
Committee Meets With Ways And
Means Committee In Washing
ton Today.

At conference between the mem
bers of the committee on marketins
OF the Del-Mar-Va Eastern Shore
Association and representatives Of
the Tri-State Packers Association
held at the association headquar-
ters, it has been agreed that they
will cooperate in an effort to sse-
cure an increased rate in the tar
iii on tomatoes and tomato products
imported into the United States.
Arrangements have been made by
the Congressman and United States
Senators representing the Del-Mar-
Va Peninsula for the appearance OF
the delegation appointed by Presi-
dent N. b. Wescott of the Del-MaT-
Va Association before the Commit
tee on Ways and Means at Washing
ton today, when a hearing will be
given on tariff increases.
The Del-Mar-Va Eastern Shore AS
sociation is not only seeking an in
crease in the tariff on tomatoes and
tomato products, but on all COM
modities imported into the United
States as they effect the growers or
Gamers on the Peninsula.
The Association will also COOP
crate with the National Farm Bur-
eau and has requested that espec-
ial commodities effecting the PENN
sula be included in the Farm Bureau
plea and brief.
The Del-Mar-Va Peninsula, thru
the Association officials. will be
represented at Washington by the
following delegation:
Landreth L. Layton, Georgetown.
Delaware; VIM. B. Tilghman, Sails
bury, Maryland; VIM. D. Corddry,
Snow Hill, MarylandB J. Wiley
Thought, Laurel. Delaware; H. S.
Thomas. Chesapeake, Virginia, and
L. A. Sutton, Chestertown, Mary
land.
In the conference between the As
sOciation delegation and Tri-State
Packers Association the latter was
represented by J. R. Phillips. presi-
dent; F. NJ. Shocks, field secretary,
and Mr.. G. M. DeShields.
The Tri-State Packers Association
was responsible in a large degree
for the original step taken toward
securing a tariff increase on inn
ported tomatoes. Practically every
influential organization in agricul-
ture sections is supporting the plea
for increased tariff rates which
would be beneficial to the farmer if
granted.
AS far as the Del-Mar-Va PENN
sula, the Del-Mar-Va Association
has assurance from every United
States Senator and Congressman
representing the Peninsula that
they will give their best effort tow
ards securing the tariff increases
which will be requested.
Milford chronicle., 1929-01-25
MAY FORCE WALKERS
TO CARRY LIGHTS
Kent Pomona Grange Recommends
Action BY Legislature

If the Legislature passes a bill
recommended by the Pomona
Grange of Kent county all pedes-
trians would be forced to walk fac
ing traffic on State Highways and at
night time they would be compelled
to carry light.
The Grange, in quarterly meeting
in Dover NJ. p. Church last Thurs
day, also recommended that the
State Highway Department take
over all county roads. A petition
was ordered sent to the Pennsylva-
mia Railroad Company asking that
watchman be stationed at the FELTON,
crossing at all times. This action
was taken because of the many fatal
accidents that have happened at
this crossing A watchman guards
the crossing part of the time at
present.
A committee was named and au-
thorized to draft bylaws for Po-
mona Grange.
Major P. S. Prince, director of the
d. |. A. A., delivered an address on
THE Value of Leisure Time to the
Boy and Girl The lecturers hour
was in charge of Mrs. Lucy Con-
well. John B. Hutton, Dover attors
ney, another speaker before the
Grange discussed the advantages
and disadvantages of public util-
ity commission.
1t was announced that Pomona
Grange would offer a prize in a
contest for the best lecturers hour
program. FELTON, was selected as
the next meeting place of Pomona
Grange in April.
State Master Robert p Robinson
and Mrs. Robinson attended the
meeting.
Milford chronicle., 1929-01-25

The total deposits made by the
same schools to date is $145.27 for
two weeks in January with one more
banking day to be made, on Janu-
airy 20, when it, is expected that the
total for the month will be about
$4,000.
This savings banking by the chill
dren is serving to teach them the
practice of actual banking, as it af-
fects the people who deposit in any
forms of banks for the saving, or
safekeeping of money. 1t is also a
lesson in how money put out of
handy touch in the pocket, will ac-
cumulate into tidy little sum that
will make useful purchases when
wanted.
Milford chronicle., 1929-01-25
JAIL SENTENCES FOR
DRUNKEN DRIVERS
Recommendation VIII Be Made To
Legislature In New Auto Law

Efforts will be made at the pres
ent session of the General Assem-
bly, to put more teeth" in the State
automobile law, particularly that
applying to the drunken driver.
One of the suggestions is that
every person convicted of driving a
Car while intoxicated serve a brief
Jail sentence. Instead of a month
OF three months, friends of the pro-
posed law say that the disgrace of
a two-day sentence would have all
the moral influence that a 30-day
sentence would have. In other words
it's the humiliation of being Jail
bird that would prevent motorists
who drink from taking a chance
driving cars.
A committee composed of various
civic organizations of which William
Ball, in charge of the titling depart
ment of the Secretary of States Of
flee, is a consulting mem AslEu 80
meet in a few. -
Milford chronicle., 1929-01-25
Id. CAULK COMPANY
ENTERTAIN EMPLOYEES
AT ANNUAL DINNER
Judge H. B. Wells OF Burlington,
New Jersey, Delivers Inspira-
tioaaI Address.
FINE MUSICAL PROGRAM
Excellent Vocal Selections By A
Male Quartette Prove Delight
full Feature Of Entertainment.

The third annual Employees Din
ner of the L. d. Caulk Company was
held in the Community Building last
Friday night. 1t was a rollicking
party with plenty of music, fun and
entertainment, and stirring address
by Judge H. B. Wells of Burlington
New Jersey. Judge Wells was in ex-
cellent form and while DR.. Otto U
King, the presiding officer announc-
ed the speaker as one who usually
set forth sparks of laughter, he did
more than that-he delivered one OF
the most inspirational talks ever
given in Milford. He seemed to Wis
ualize in his rapid fire remarks the
spirit of the Caulk Company and its
achievements. He told of the worlds
great accomplishments by men with
ideas and enthusiasm, and how they
brought them into fruition by hard
work and long hours of service. He
emphasized the fact that nothing big
was ever done by accident, but was
the result of thorough preparation
and painstaking effort by men and
women who didn't keep their eyes on
the clock.
No other group of workers could
have gotten so much from Judge
Wells remarks as the Caulk Com
pany's employees because here in
Milford this world-famOus organi-
zation has done much through its
Research Laboratories and Clinical
Department to revolutionize dentis-
try, which, backed by the well-drill-
ed and efficient organization makes
products for the dental profession
that are serving as great benefac-
tion to mankind.
Judge Wells in particular called
attention to the power of the smile
in the days work and stressed the
value of whole-souled cOntentment.
And no doubt he drew his inspira-
ton from looking at one of the
guests, the young lady who symbol
izes THAT Synthetic Porcelain
Smile in Caulk advertising for its
famous Synthetic Porcelain, the fill
ing material tnat defies detection.
Judge Wells called attention to the
masters of the earlier days whose
canvases and murals have served to
make the worlds great cathedfals
both ornate and impressive, and
again, his remarks touched sympa-
thetic chord among Caulk employ
ees because these very employees
are making it possible to restore
teeth to their natural beauty and
contour-the dream of Leonardo de
Vinci, but only the dream of his i'm
agination. The Caulk Company has
made real what the old masters only
saw in their minds eye.
DR.. King made an excellent presid-
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Milford chronicle., 1929-01-25
DEMOCRATIC SENATORS
REFUSE TO VOTE ON BILLS

Protesting against the bill
which would make a change in
two Levy Court districts of
Ke mt county, Democratic
members of the State Senate
Tuesday afternoon served no
tice that they will not vote
for any measure requiring
more than a majority vote,
unless the ripper" bill is
withdrawn. The action was
the result of caucus held by
Senate and House Democrats,
prior to the afternoon ses-
sion.
Milford chronicle., 1929-01-25
CHILDREN'S DEPOSITS
In MILFORD SCHOOLS
Notwithstanding Sickness And Small
Attendance Children Make Deposits

Although the public schools of Mil
ford have been closed part of the
time since January 1, and the first
banking day, which was January 8,
was skipped for making deposits, the
result for the second banking day,
January is, was exactly $9S.00. Last
Tuesday, January %, the deposits
were made up as follows:
Milford chronicle., 1929-01-25
FIRE DESTROYS TRUCK
BURRIS EXPRESS co.
Firemen Called To Fight Early Nor
ming Fire At Express Station

The Carlisle Fire Company was
called to the station of the Burris
Express in South Milford about one
O'Clock Wednesday morning to fight
a stubborn fire in one of the large
trucks owned by Mr.. Burris. The
truck was almost completely .asssaAz
Milford chronicle., 1929-01-25
COUNTY BIBLE CLASSES
PROVED SUCCESSFUL
EndeavOrers Planning Now For The
Annual Winter Rally

On Monday and Tuesday of this
week series of Bible Glasses we.,
held in Sussex county, under the
auspices of the Sussex County
Christian Endeavor Union. DR.
Donald Grey Farmhouse, Pastor o
the Tenth Presbyterian Church ot
Philadelphia and widely known tC
radio listeners for his sermons anC
Bible lessons, taught these c.
In the absence of Miss
Krauss, former Evangel
inte2dent of the Della 81
Christian Endeavor~
present a studenx
Institute of Chi
Stevens of Della
the Presbyterian
town, accompany
The purpose
which were =
was to crea
the study ana
Each of the
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-27
Woman Catches Shark.

NASSAU, Bahama Islands, January
26 R.-Mrs. Oliver B. James of New
York today caught ten-foot Shark
weighing 400 pounds, near Salt Cay.
Her line was wired Manila cable.