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Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28
I C. PENNEY COMPANY
EARNS $4.66 PER SHARE
Net Earnings Up s1,S94,4O6.57

Net earnings of the ]. c. Penney
Company after all charges and taxes
but before deductions for preferred
stock dividends, for the year end
ing December 81, 1929, totaled $12,-
41S, S,S78.15.
This was equivalent to $4.66 a
share on the outstanding shares OF
common stock, after allowing ST.
1S3,514.OO for preferred stock divi-
dends.
This compares with net of $1O,-
588,971.58 for 1928, equivalent to
S14.12 per share on 667, 1888 shares Of
common stock outstanding, after al
lowing $1,O67,754 for preferred
stock dividends.
The net earnings per share for
1928 adjusted by the exercise of
rights during 1929 were equivalent
to SAIL share.
Compared on a basis of this ad-
1ustment net earnings per share for
1929 were 5 cents per share less
than for the preceding year, this be-
ing accounted for, in part, in a.
statement by the president OF the
company by the expense incident to-
the opening of 372 new stores DUR
ing the year, and in part to the in
crease in common stock outstand-
ing.
Total sales for the year 1929 were
S2O9 $50, ,417.77 as compared with to-
tai sales in 1928 of S176,698, 1914, al
gain for the year of $32,991, ,42S.63 or
1857 per cent.
The total number of stores in OPP
Grafton at the start of 1929 was 1923
while the number in operation at the
close of the year was 1895. For theI
preceding year figures were 954
stores in operation at the start OF
the year, and 1923 at the close of
the year.
Early in 1929, there was an offer
ing of common stock of the j. c.
Penney Company made to holders Of
common stock on the basis of two
shares for each one share then held,
the new new shares being offered
for $14.00.
It is expected that the dividend
rate on the common stock for 1880
will be $500 per share payable
quarterly at the rate Of 75c per
share starting March 81.
Commenting on these figures for
1929. Mr.. E. C. Sans, President,
said: "The 1929 showing is crafty
ng both on account of the splendid
sales volume of 80 million dollars
over 1928 and on account of the in
crease in the amount of net profit
earned. Although the earnings per
share are slightly smaller than a
year ago the results will reflect
with credit upon our company's pro-
gress. Approximately 3775 new un-
is were added last year. With the
natural increase in the expansion
always attending the establishment
If new stores, the company today is
n a splendid position to benefit
rom 1925 heavy expansion pro-
gram. We are anticipating a sales
7olume Of 245 million dollars for
1890 with definite increase in ear
lings due to economy in operation
md to a more moderate expansion
plan.
January sales confirm this fav-
,rable outlook with an increase of
L7.70% over January, 1929. Condi-
ions throughout the country as re-
ported by our 140O managers appear
Iound and promising for the pres
mt year."
Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28
WOODLAND BEACH TO BE
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

Waterways and Highways, Inc,
has bought Woodland Beach from
Captain ]. G. Garlick, of New Castle,
and the company is making plans to
inaugurate steamboat service from
Philadelphia and northern Delaware
River points to the resort.
The Philadelphia Toboggan Com
pany has drawn plans for the en-
largement Of the amusement park
with a number of new features, so
that the resort will be the leading
one in Delaware before the end OF
this year. Many of the new features
are to be installed within the next
few months.
Local capital is interested in Wa
terways and Highways, Inc, Cap
tain J. C. Garlick, is president. The
other officers are as follows: Vice
president, Alvin W. Davis, Of Salem
N. J., secretary and treasurer, O. G..
Chapman; directors, A. V. Hughes
and Clarence w. McCaulley.
The company is now raising
funds to purchase equipment for the
mark, build a new pier and establish
the boat service. woodland Beach
is ON the Delaware Bay and has
been a we'll known resort for years.
Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28
LET BABY MAKE
NOISE-IT'S MUSIC

When baby splits the eardrums of
the family by hammering with a
spoon on tin pan or bangs on the
floor with his wooden blocks, en-
courage him. It's music, OF at least
has musical potentialities.
This latest discovery of child ex-
perts, announced in the March WO-
mans Home Companion by Grace B.
Clayton, one of the experimentors,
proves, she says, that jazz music is
instructive in children and that II
the noises of youngsters are directed
along rhythmic channels, musical
talent can be developed in nearly
every one of them.
In one experiment with children
of pre-school age, says Miss Clay
ton, the two-year-olds began making
improvised noises with kettle lids
and wooden blocks, while teacher
played simple airs on the piano. At
three years of age. real musical in
struments instead Of toys, were
made available to the group, but the
actual study of musical scores was
not attempted. Within short time
the children were singing the melO-
dies Of Brahms Lullaby and Schu-
bert's Slumber Song. Later, chill
dren unable to carry a tune in kim
dergarten, were admitted to the
group and soon learned the elements
of melody.
The attitude Of the children to-
ward music was expressed by lit
tie girl who reported to her parents
that "Bubbie has a drum, but it isn't
a drum. It's a musical instrument"
At grade school age any child
should pass from the simple rhyth-
mic stage to the easy mastery Of
good music, Miss Clayton con-
cIudes.
Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28
STATE PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION NEWS

Miss Louise COulbourne presented
the State Program material on Col
onial Life in Delaware at the Feb
ruary meeting of the Forest Park
Parent-Teacher Association. The
children gave a short play. Three
more people Joined the association.
A beautiful quilt more than 100
wears old was exhibited by Mrs.
Hausen at the February meeting OF
Messick's Parent-Teacher Assocla-
ton. Mrs. Hansen, Mrs. McCauley
and Mr.. Hausen led the discussion
of Colonial Life in Delaware. A de-
sign was made for quilt which
will be- finished at a "Quilting Bee"
in April. In spite of the lack OF an
instrument, the minuet was danced
while the spectators hummed the
music. The purchase Of new shades
for the school was reported. Zen
dollars has been raised by a "Dake'
The children's program lncluueo
tableaux representing valentines OI
grandma's Day. During the social
hour ideas for quilt patterns were
exchanged.
Seaford reports a record breaking
attendance of more than 700 at Cne
Parent-Teacher meeting last week
at which eight teachers in colonial
costume danced the minuet. ]. Rooy
Dav gave the history of the minuet.
The Junior-SeniOr Literary society
presented an original playlet. MIS-
Howard Morgan's chorus sang sew
eral selections. Melvin G.. Thomas
Drogram chairman, talked briefly on
tbe appreciation of the Parent-Tea-
cher Association in Seaford. Seaford
an "honor association" last year ana
at present the largest association IN
the State. is bringing the MEMBER
shin campaign to a whirlwind finish
on February % by Offering prizes 10
the three rooms securing the lars-
est number of new members.
On February 1S, colonial homes
and their furnishings, industries
music and arts of the period were
discussed by Miss Stafford and A.
Moore at the meeting Of the Phylns
Wheatley-colored-Parent Teach
or Association, an "HonOr Associa-
ton" last year. Ten quilts were ex.
hibited, some made by women ~
years old.
After President Mary Fisher read
the material on the minuet prepared
by ], w. MacFaddin, some OF the
members Of the Greenwood-color-
ed - Parent-T Teacher Association
tried the figures at a recent meeting.
Several members in old fashioned
costumes demonstrated various coll
onial tasks such as picking seeds
from cotton, preparing wool for
carding, spinning, etc. AS they work
ed they sang plantation melodies to
Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28
JOURNEYINGs OF COOLIDGE

Former President Coolidge has
received expressions of the affec-
tions of the American people as he
has passed through the South and
across the country to California.
You can't tell what is likely to hap
pen by 1882, and should he choose
to run" the chances are that there
would be lots of enthusiasm for the
"dear old sure-foot."
Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28

the strains of an accordion. w. L
jolly explained the paper on Colon
ial Life after the members designed
quilt blocks. A committee will select
the best design which will be used
to make a quilt for exhibition by the
association which won honors last
year.
The Frankford Parent-Teacher As
sociation heard paper on Life IN
Colonial Delaware read by Mrs. Will
liam A. Gum at a well attended
meeting recently in Lockwood Hall.
A playlet, Colonial Maids" OF
which the minuet and an old fash
ioned tea party were features, was
presented by a group of girls in
quaint costumes. At the end of the
play a group of boys Joined the girls
around a beautiful patch work quilt
while they sang "Aunt Dinah's
Quilting Party" The dancing of the
virginia Reel by boys and girls, a
Washington play, Truth Always
recitations, songs and music on the
accordion by David Jarman COM
pleted the program planned by Mrs.
Martha Pugh. Frankford has not yet
eoualled the membership Of last
year when the association met all
requirements for an Honor Assocl-
ation."
Old and new quilts were exhibit
ed by members at the February
meeting of the Hollymount Parent
Teacher Association. Some time was
also spent in designing quilt blocks.
Mrs. Charles 1. Joseph and Miss
Bonnie Walker presented the subject
of the month. Eight grade pupils
danced the minuet. The chtldrens
program included recitations, dia-
logues and songs.
The Yellow Hill Parent-Teacher
Association reports the discussion
of the State program at its February
meeting. The children's program in
cIuded a play, can Afternoon with
washington" Refreshments were
sold for the benefit Of the school.
The Lewes Juniors-colored-us-
ed the regular State, Program mate
rial at their February meeting. Az
ter the history of the minuet was
given, it was danced by pupils OF
grades 4, 5 and 6. This association
held a Martha Washington Tea Par
~ ~, B5oI1ruarv %
At the February meeting OF the
Millsboro - colored - Parent-Tea-
cher Association the State Program
was used and papers on Negro edu-
cation were read. Spirituals were
sung. A committee to purchase
equipment was appoint
ed. The meeting was attended by all
members and IS guests.
Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28
Wide choice of four and Six cylinder cars

1926 Ford Roadster Reliable perform
ance, comfortable riding. Special sale
price to suit the purchaser.
Hudson Sedan 192S-Runs and runs like
news. This is my surprise for the pur-
shaser, as the price is so cheap.
1927 Chevrolet Completely equip.
ped, ready to drive away. Come see this
car, and compare its appearance, per-
fOrmance and reliability for it has been
driven less than 10000 miles. E. E. ....
1927 Chevrolet Truck-Been recOndition-
ed. The best buy in used trucks. ......
1927 Chevrolet Sedan-Been recOnditiOn.
ed by my mechanics, therefore the 0. X.
counts. Going at price that you can
afford to own ii.
1929 Durant COupe-UphOIster and fin
ish are spOtless. A car for any kind Of
driving.
Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28

terprOof lining that lessons wear
and prevents dust and moisture
from reaching the rugs from the
floor.
Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28

You don't have 70 know much 70
know more than most people.
Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28

Face the sun and the shadows fall
behind.
The Washington times., 1930-12-24
KILLER SOUGHT.
IN 4 STATES

NEW YORK, Dec. "a U.s).
Charles Fithian, %, who wriggled
his way out of the 100-year-old
county jail of Salem, N. j.. Mon
day night, seven hours after he
had been condemned to death,
was being sought in New York
and three other States last night.
His sister, Mary. 18. and broth.
er-in-law, Harry Mathis, 80, were
being questioned by Sheriff Dixon.
Police said they found a green
automobile in front Of the home
of Fithian's father soon after the
break. A taxi chauffeur told au'
thoritieS he had seen a green
automobile containing a woman
and two men speeding away from
the Jail.
Peter Giordano, Is, of Bridge
ton, N. j., sentenced to death
several weeks ago for his part
in the killing of which Fithian
was convicted, said he hand Filth
ian plotted the escape together
but that Fithian double-crossed
him.
The Washington times., 1930-12-24
DAY
OBSERVANCE IN
SPAIN LIMITED
Nation Holds Its Festival
on Jan. 6; Few Homes Are
Decorated; Troops Active

MADRID, Dec. "a UN.S0.
Except in the Royal Palace, the
embassies and legations and the
homes Of British and American
residents, Christmas Eve was just
another day so far as Spain in
general was concerned.
Christmas trees gliStened in
the palace Of Alfonso. over which
an airplane loaded with bombs
flew only a few days ago, and in
the Anglo-American colonies, but
no festive decorations were to be
seen in natives homes.
Christmas itself will be re.
ligious feast day, with turkey and
fish the chief delicacies. Gifts
will be as absent as tinsel, and
the appearance of a Santa Claus
on the streets in a uniform Of
red trimmed with white would
probably bring the civil guards
out in force.
For Spain's christmas" comes
on January 8, when gifts are ex-
changed and children's stockings
filled in the traditional way.
So far as today was concerned,
the country remained under vir-
rtual martial law as a leftover
from last weeks attempted Re
publican revolution.
The Washington times., 1930-12-24
LACKING POLICY.
CRIME BOARD
RECESSES
Expected to Ask President
For Indefinite Delay; Agree
ment Is Far Away as Ever

With no definite policy with
respect to its report upon prohibi-
ton enforcement yet formulated,
the law enforcement commission
has recessed until next Monday,
although it appears doubtful that
more than four Of Its members
will be present at that time.
With the exception of Chair
man George w. Wickersham and
two others, the personnel Of the
commission has left Washington
over the Christmas holidays and
some Of them do not plan to re-
turn until after New Years.
will Ask for Delay
In the event Of a failure to
prepare a report upon the liquor
situation in advance Of that time,
it Is understood that the COM
mission will wait upon President
Hoover and ask for an indefinite
delay in its preparation.
From administration sources,
1t was learned that such a posi-
BILE postponement Of the report
viii not be unwelcome, because
Of the unpleasant publicity that
has arisen from the deadlock
that apparently exists between
the wet and dry factions on the
commission.
Could Be Made Now
Agreement. on some phases Of
liquor recommendations has been
reached, and a partial or pre-
liminary report could be made
at this time, If the President de-
sires it.
A complete report, however,
dealing with all phases Of the
prohibition enforcement problem
and Of the law appears to be as
far away as ever.
The Washington times., 1930-12-24
BONDS, DOPE
ARR: SEIZED
BY POLICE
Two Of Suspects Are Linked
to Murder; Total Loot Of
Gang Estimated at $780, 600

CHICAGO, Dec. "a QN.S0 =.
With the arrest of three men
and two women whom they sub
jected to an all night grilling
police today announced that they
had solved at least nine Illinois
bank robberies and one murder.
Admissions made by two of
the men linked the five prisoners
to bank robberieS in which a
total loot of $5O0,000 was OBJ
tanned, chief of detectives John
Norton announced.
Bonds Are Found
Glen Nicol, 80, escaped Urnara,
ILL.,, jail prisoner, >and Gladys La
Rue, a, of Peoria, Ill, were first
seized. Police found a cache con.
tanning bonds worth $3.50 and
$4,000 in new SIS and 81 bills,
five revolvers, one rifle and three
shotguns and a supply Of mar
cotics in their apartment.
Three others were taken in
custody a few minutes later when
they entered the flat. They gave
their names ais Austin Corray,
80, Of Champaign; Herman Cor.
ray, ~, his brother, and Gene
We've Hoy, 80, of Urbana. Ill.
Pistol Fight Admitted
Chief Norton said their ad-
missions indicated that two of
the men fought the revolver
battle with police last Friday
which resulted in the killing OF
Robert Wallace, well known archi-
tect who drove his automobile
into the zone of fire.
The five made partial confes-
sions duplicating them in the
following Illinois bank robberies,
according to Norton: Clearing
State Bank, Clearing; Urbana
Banking Company, Urbana; First
State Bank, Wenona; Farmers
State Bank. New Windsor; Al
lerton State Bank, Allerton; First
National Bank, Homer; Farmers
State Bank. Alpha; Farmers
State Bank, Wataga. and First
National Bank, Tallula.
The Washington times., 1930-12-24
Fires at Sheriff;
Thinks Him Bandit

TALLAHASSEE, Fla, Dec. "a.
A woman motorist who thought
that she was being held up, shot
at Sheriff Frank Stoutamire of
Lean county on a highway near
here. The sheriff was not hit.
Later woman, who gave her
name as Mrs. Hayes, telephoned
Sheriff Grover Almond at Monti-
cello that she had fired at q
highwayman when he and four
others had attempted to halt her
car.
The Washington times., 1930-12-24
NEW''FOG" SICK
STUDIED
International Newsreel

BRUSSELS, Dec. "a dNs0.
Several cases of illness believed
to have been caused by a thick
fog over the Meuse Valley yes.
terday remained under scientific
observation yesterday in an ef.
fort to determine the effect of
the mist on the 81 persons, who
died within a period of three days
in the valley recently.
LONDON, Dec. "a QN.S0.
Dense fog, which Shrouied Lon
don for a day and night and
caused 13 deaths through various
accidents, had receded today, leav-
ing the city unhampered for
completion of its Christmas shop
ping.
The Washington times., 1930-12-24
Ornate Coat Scares
Owner, So 1t
Goes on Sale

LONDON, Dec. "a UN.S).
A mans fur coat, so costly
that its owner was afraid to
wear 1t, is now offered for sale
in the window Of a fashionable
tailor shop in Seville Row, Lon
don's masculine shopping cen
ter.
With collar Of rare sea-otter
and lining of Russian sable,
the coat is priced at $4,000.
To prevent an ambitious win
dow SmaSher from making
away with it, the coat has been
enclosed in a caiSson Of close
wire mesh.
1t was made at the order Of
a rich EngliShman, who, ap-
palled at the magnificence Of
the result, declined to take Q
chance with it on the street.
The Washington times., 1930-12-24
Eastern Star Holds
Annual Meet Here

Mrs. Elizabeth Ross was elected
grand royal matron Of the Grand
Chapter, Order Of Eastern Star
of the District of Columbia at
the annual session held yester-
day at the new Masonic Temple,
Tenth and U Streets Northwest.
The other officers elected were
Arthur Brown, rand royal
patron; Mrs. Josephine Butts,
associate grand matron; M. E..
Charleston, associate grand
patron; Miss Minnie Stewart,
grand secretary; Mrs. Eva L.
Brown, grand treasurer; Mrs.
Lula Lewis, grand conductress
and Mrs. Jennie Brown Lee, aSSo-
ciate grand conductreSS.
The Washington times., 1930-12-24
BRADYS RECEIVE
HOLIDAY GIFTS

MARLBORO, Md, Dec. "a.
Mrs. Zita Brady, wife Of Lawrence
Leroy Brady, who with his
brother, Herman, is held in the
Prince Georges county Jail here
awaiting trial for murder growing
out of the bombing Of Herman's
home last New Years Day,
visited her husband and his
brother today.
She brought each a Christmas
gift and expressed her belief that
they are innocent and will be
acquitted when they come to
trial in Annapolis early next year.
She said:
II believe sincerely that my
husband and his brother had
nothing to do with this terrible
crime, and I intend remaining
with them.
"They both look well and I
am thankful for the many
kindnesSeS Jailer Charles Green
leaf has extended them. I am
sure that when the boys come
to trial they will be proved
innocent and be returned
home"
Two persons died from the
bomb which was sent to the
Brady home in a Christmas
package. The first trial of Law
renee Brady resulted in a hung
Jury.
The Washington times., 1930-12-24
HOOVER PARDON
GIVEN NJ CRAY
international Newsreel

President Hoover today sent
Christmas cheer to the home of
Warren T. McCray, former In
diana governor, sent to the Fed
eral Penitentiary in Atlanta, Ga,
to serve 10 years for using the
mails to defraud, and paroled in
1927 after he had served one-third
of his sentence.
His civil rights were restored
by the pardon Mr.. Hoover granted
late yesterday and forwarded
through the Department of JUS
tice. McCray's parole would have
expired next month, but the
President decided to give him a
pardon for Christmas.
McCray was convicted in con-
nection with a stock promotion.
The Washington times., 1930-12-24
Sheriff's Assistants
In Roles of COUbOus

CLINTON HOLLOW, N. Y,
Dec. 24.-Three attaches of the
Sheriff's office were forced to
adopt temporary roles Of cowboys
when a dozen cows were released
from the Browning farm and
wandered about the highway.
One of the animals was per
Suaded to return to the pasture
by an old automobile tire, looped
about her neck and pulled Justify
by the cowboys"
The Washington times., 1930-12-24
Italian FLiers Hop
For Guinea TOdUu

VILLA CISNEROS, Rio de Orc,
West Africa, Dec. "a UN.S0.
The Italian seaplane flotilla en-
route from Italy to South Am
erica, in command of Gen. Italo
Balbo. was .ready today to hop
off from here for Bolama, Portu-
gueSe Guinea, where it will face
a 1,860-mile water jump to Natal,
Brazil.
Thirteen Of the IA machines in
the group landed here yesterday
from Kenitra, French Morocco,
after leaving one of their number
behind. The delayed plane may
reach here today.
The Washington times., 1930-12-24
ARREST BREAKS
ARSON RING

CHICAGO, Dec. "a Q.N.S.)
Following 70 hours Of investiga-
tion, police today believed they
had in custody the leader Of a
supposed arson ring charged with
starting a butcher shop fire Sat,
urday which resulted in the deaths
Of two children.
Six persons, including one
woman, have been apprehended in
connection with the blaze.
The man suspected Of being the
leader is Louis Footlik, co-proprie-
tor Of a store fixtures establish
ment.
The Washington times., 1930-12-24
Clam Fishers Rake
In MLSSeLS bY Hand

RED WING, Mimi, Dec. a.
Clam fishers operating along the
Mississippi River near here have
abandoned the traditional large
rakes and hooks and instead are
digging the mussels by hand and
are getting even better hauls.
Low water has made it possible
for fishers to work to better ad-
vantage by hand. Some clam.
mers work for hourts in water to
the waist.
The Washington times., 1930-12-24
Damages AUGrded
In Bottle EXPLOSION

FREDERICKSBURG, Va, Dec.
24.-Leroy v. Schuerholz, of
Baltimore, was awarded $625
damages in his suit for $4,000
against L. G. Roach, former pro-
prietor Of the Coca Cola Bottling
Co. here, and r. e. Ennis, Prince
William county merchant, in
United States District Court,
Richmond.
Schuerholz claimed a bottle Of
ginger ale purchased from Ennis
and bottled by Roach exploded,
badly injuring one Of his eyes
and weakening the other.
The Washington times., 1930-12-24
II JugOSLGUiGns
Arrested in Plot

VIENNA, Dec. "a GN.S0.-Sev-
enteen officers of the JugoSlavian
army were arrested at Belgrade
yesterday, according to dispatches
reaching Vienna.
They were charged with con-
spring to overthrow King Alex
ander and the dictatorship Of
Jugoslavia, according to Belgrade
police.
The Washington times., 1930-12-24
$894,OOO,OOO Due
To Aid u. s. JObLeSS

President Hoover announced
yesterday that the Federal Gov
ernment would spend approx.
mately 1894, 100000 during the
next calendar Year in the various
departments, much of which will
aid unemployment and agricul.
ture.
This is nearly three times the
amount spent in previous years.
which has averaged about $275,.
100000 for the same projects, 1t
was stated.
The Washington times., 1930-12-24
IS Soldiers Assigned.
To Nd. Cook HchOOl

BALTIMORE, Dec. 24.-Fifteen
soldiers from six Army stations
in the Third Corps Area will
start the new year off by learn
ing to cook.
It was announced here today
that the men will be ordered to
Fort Meade December 80, to be.
gin their new duties. The sta.
tionS to send men will be. Fort
washington, Nd; Fort Howard,
Md; Fort Eustis, Va: Fort
Humphreys, Va, and Fort Myer,
Va.