Milford chronicle., 1930-03-21
Glendale
Leres-Cape May Ferry

q while 1t comes to the front again.
A very enthusiastic meeting was
held at the duPont-Biltmore in Will
mington on Friday night of last
week.
Congressman Houston with dele
gates representing both Delaware
and New Jersey was present and
pledged themselves to work in eV-
cry possible way until the contem-
plated project becomes a fact.
Large delegations from both
States attended a session of the
New Jersey Legislature assembled
in Trenton on Monday last for a
final decision.
This scheme, if brought to a sue
cessful conclusion will mean much
to the people living on both sides OF
Delaware Bay, and will give to the
farmers on this side, quick access
to the markets of the seaside resorts
situated on the New Jersey coast.
The passenger traffic should be
heavy, Delaware having a network
of cement highways running in al
most every direction, would mater
tally aid in making a short route
from Southern points to Cape May
City, wildwood and Atlantic City.
The Delaware Legislature has al
ready appropriated sixty thousand
dollars for a pier to be located near
Lewes.
1t is really up to the people liv-
ing on the New Jersey side OF Della
ware Bay to bring about a reallza-
tion of the splendid project Della
ware is ready to do its share.
If for any reason this scheme
should fail at the present time' II
would take many years before an
other occasion would arrive Whlch
would bid fair to succeed like the
present moment.
We have no means OF knowing
what influence was brought to bear
on the Governor of New Jersey
which caused him to veto similar
bill which was passed by the legls-
Iature some time ago. 1t seems 10
the writer that there should De
enough business men and enough
men of other avocatiOns to make
their influence felt, both with the
legislature and the Governor when
the time comes for him to sign the
bill.
SanatOrium for tuberculosis
Patients
The appeal of the State Board Of
Health for funds to keep the san
atorium for tuberculosis patients
running until the next session OF the
legislature shall meet.
The home for this class OF pa
tients is situated near Wilmington
and should receive a generous re-
sponse from all class if citizens.
The contribution of Mrs. Thomas
f. Bayard of one thousand dollars
should be an incentive for all the
rich people in Delaware to do ike
wise.
These DOOR unfortunates who are
suffering from that dread disease
tuberculosis, should have every
comfort that money can buy. Thelr
lot in life is one not to be envleu'
and all who are able should rally to
their aid at once.
The State Board of Health in their
appeal for funds stated they were
compelled to discharge many pa
tients who were in a halt-cureo
stage. for the need of funds. That
such a thing should happen in a
State blessed with so much wealth.
is a shame, and should awaken the
consciences of our many wealthy
Deople and should receive a gener-
GUS response.
Highway Commission
The death of Hon. Joseph 3. Hol-
land leaves a vacancy in the Com
missioners of the State Highway de-
partment.
Mr.. Holland so ably filled the po-
sition that it will task the ability OF
Governor Buck to find the equal Oh
Mr.. Holland to fill the place.
There are plenty of men in Della
ware well qualified for the position
but the trouble is to get them to
serve, as we understand the posi-
ton carry but very small salary.
We have a gentleman residing in
Ellendale whom we believe would
make a courteous and up-to-date
officer and at all times in the dis
charge of his duty would be found
having the interests of the State at
heart. However, we can trust Gov
ernor Buck to do the right thing
when the time comes for the ap-
pointment of a commissioner.
Pick Up the Shovel AM The Hoe
Some of our people have part OF
their garden planted-potatoes
peas, onions and early cabbage are
already in the ground. There IS
plenty of time to plant vegetables OF
this class, and thereby escape kill
ing frosts that often come during
this month and the month of April.
Let the sun warm the ground when
the seeds will spring up and grow
as if by magic. Il
Motorized Trains
Monday of this week the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company commenced
the operation of gas-electric trains
from Harrington to Franklin City.
The first train passed south Monday
evening. The passenger traffic mas
decreased to that extent that the
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad has to lessen
expenses and are trying the gas
electric trains to accomplish that
fact.
Buses and automobiles have abb
sorbed the passenger traffic that US
ed to be carried by the passenger
trains on the Pennsylvania Railroad
that the company is compelled to
find a cheaper way Of carrying pas
sengers. So for the time being at
least, they are using motorized
trains.
The Egg Market
The egg market has dropped to a
very low level, twenty-five cents per
dozen will not pay the poultry far-