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The Washington times., 1932-05-04
Garner 81, 500 Ahead of GoU. Roosevelt
In California Primary

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Presidential primary by a sur
prising plurality.
In returns today from three
fourtl1s of the States precincts,
he was leading Governor Frank
lin D. Roosevelt, of New York,
by more than 34,50O votes.
Alfred E. Smith was running
third in the contest, approx
mately $4,000 votes behind Roose-
velt.
Exceeds Predictions
Latest figures from 1926 pre-
cincts out of 1921 for the State,
gave:
Garner 163,969.
Roosevelt, 129,328.
Smith, 115,875.
On the Republican ballot, Pres
ident Hoover, unopposed, amassed
a total confidence vote" of
510,929.
Opposition Hopeful
Gamers showing exceeded even
the expectations of his managers,
who had predicted he would win
by mot less than $4,000"
Roosevelt managers, however,
refused to concede defeat, claim
ing the final return from north
t.n California would Sa the sit
Uation for him.
Garner swept southern Califor-
MIA while Smith and Roosevelt
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PARDON FIGHT.
IN SENATE
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ing Republican on the committee
He said:
'Tt Is silly for Congress to un-
dertake to grant such a pardon.
1t never has been dONe and
probably never will be-"
Referring to the Bingham bill,
which is designed to prevent the
other four alleged asSailants Of
Mrs. MaSSie from escaping justice
through hung juries, Dyer said:
"The impression of the COM
mittee is that the proposal
would be a violation of the Con-
stitutiOn because it interferes
with the rights Of people Al
ready on trial"
Bingham's bill would amend the
existing law, which provides for
automatic acquittal if there are
two mistrials.
The Washington times., 1932-05-04
Norbeck Appears
Certain Winner

PIERRE, S. D., May 4 u,N.S).
Senator Peter Norbeck, chairman
of the Senate Banking Commit
tee, was virtually assured today
of the Republican denomination
as returns from yesterdays
primary elections gave him an
ever-growing lead over Harry F.
Brownell, business man Of Sioux
Falls.
Unofficial count of the votes
in $40 of the States 1927 pre-
cincts gave Senator Norbeck A.
122 ballots, against 1908 cast
for Brownell.
Hoover Lead Slight
A slate of delegates to the Re
publican national convention,
pledged to the denomination of
President Hoover, held a slight
lead in latest returns over a list
of uninstructed ProgreSsiVes.
In the Democratic primary the
10 delegates, pledged to Gov.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Of New
York, were unopposed.
In the race for the Republican
congressional nomination, Repre-
sentative Charles A. Christopher
son held a substantial lead over
Harold w. King, an attorney
who camnaipneH on an anti
prohibition platform.
Leading former Gov. Carl Gun.
derson by more than 10000 votes
Gov. Warren Green was prac-
tically certain of denomination on
the Republican ticket.
The Washington times., 1932-05-04

Representative Rankin CD of
Mississippi, a Roosevelt supporter,
Said:.
81 don't think the California. i.
primary will be very effective in.
the situation. My opinion is,
regardless Of whether Roosevelt
finally carries the State, he
will be nominated on the first
ballot"
Representative Crump CD of
Tennessee while saying TenneS'
see would instruct for Roosevelt
as result of a movement put on
foot months ago, observed:
'Mr. Garner is q man of high
character and splendid ability
and there is perhaps no man
better informed on the work
ings of Government than he Is"
The Washington times., 1932-05-04
Roosevelt Easy Winner
In Alabama

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, May 4
0.N.SO-Gov. Franklin D. Roose-
welt of New York enjoyed a three
to one margin in latest returns
today from yesterdays primary
battle for Alabama's "a votes in
the Democratic national conven-
ton.
Delegates pledged to his presi-
Dental nomination forged far
ahead of a list of uninstructed
delegates on the basis of tahula-
ton of 325 of the States 1900
precincts.
In the race for the Democratic
senatorial nomination a runoff
loomed between the incumbent,
Senator Hugo L. Black. and his
nearest rival, former Gov. Thomas
E. Kilby. Returns from 300
precincts gave Black shifting
margin of less than 300 ballots
over Kilby.
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Victory In California
Leaves Garner Calm

Looks like a horse race" was
the laconic comment of Speaker
John N. Garner today when in
formed that he was well in the
lead in the California primary.
He said:
"NO, 1 haven't anything to
say about 1t. / haven't said
anything about this Presidential
thing all along and 1 don't
think / shall at this time"
Later, after scanning more
complete returns, the Speaker
said:
"The most significant thing
is the size of the Democratic
vote. / understand it's about
twice the normal VOTE"
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for the May
t er m in
j u d g e
r o S a | S ky's
part of Gen
eral Sessions.
H e W a S
chosen as a
juror in the
trial of a
Filipino for
the theft of
$40 in gar
mentS a n d
$25 from m
the room OF
a chauffeur.
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tive poverty Mr.. WlGGAM
and occasional periods of idle
ness have a good effect on the
upper-claSS home. AS couples
grow poorer they spend more
time at home, begin to rear
families and cultivate domestic
pleasures. The baby business
bOOmS.
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celVlng hon.
orS usual to
the departure
of a foreign
princess.
Her depart
ure disposes
of rumors of
a reconcilia-
tion W it h
King Carol
and confirms
the statement
that she had
come only to
see her son.
Crown Prince
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TAMBURINI, ARTIST, DEAD

BARCELONA, May 4 G.N.SO.
Jose Maria Tamburini, the dis
tinguished painter, died here to-
day at the age of Y.
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AHEHEN MICHdtI, ana
to arrange her financial affairs.
Her summer residence at Sinaia
is reported to have been bought
by the war ministry for $156,000.
Carol has provided a gener-
Gus allowance for her and pur-
chased a villa in Florence, italy,
for her permanent residence.
The Washington times., 1932-05-04
Economic instability
Means More Babies

NEW YORK, May 4.-More
babies, stronger babies, smarter
babies. These are the little
blessings in disguise that pres
ent-day business conditions will
The Washington times., 1932-05-04

surely bring
to a despon-
dent world.
Because, aC-
cordi ng to
A b ert Ed
W a I'd Wig
gam, educa-
tor and au-
thor, that is
the way per-
iods of eco
nomic insta-
bility always
W ork. He
said:
&C o mpara-
The Washington times., 1932-05-04
Helen Leaves Bucharest,
Reconciliation. Fails

BUCHAREST. May 4.-Prin.
cess Helen has left Bucharest
after a stay of several weeks, re-
The Washington times., 1932-05-04
PEOPLE
Who Interest
You and
What They
Are Doing
John D. Sd Juror
In Theft Trial

NEW YORK, May 4.-John
D. Rockefeller Sd appeared as
one of the panel of talesmen
The Washington times., 1932-05-04

Mr.. Rookie j. ID. Rockefeller III
feller did not join the tales
men who sought to be excused.
The Washington times., 1932-05-04
Steel Splinter Taken
FrOnlP POLicen1an'S Eue

Policeman Minor W. Hanger.
Of the Eleventh precinct, was
treated at Episcopal Eye, Ear and
@at Hospital last night for
to his eye. Physicians re-
piece of Splintered steel,
1 lodged in his eye while
eSponding to a fire at
Avenue and Orange
ltheaSt.
The Washington times., 1932-05-04

Don't look for For Rent" signs
consult the vacancies advertised
daily In the Rental Columns Of the
Classified Section.
The Washington times., 1932-05-04

MAhJOhAE LENOE
THIS NEW YORK girl was
selected as having the perfect
foot by judges at the Allied
Shoe Industries Convention.
Photo by International News
Photographic Service.
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-11
OCEAN CITY INLET
HEARING MARCH 20
Persons Interested In Project Will
Be Heard At That Time

The Board of Engineers for Rivers
and HarbOrs has set March 20 for a
hearing on the report of the district
engineer at Wilmington and the di-
vision engineer on the proposal that
the Federal Government cooperate
with the State of Maryland in open
ing an inlet from the Atlantic Ocean
into SinepuXent Bay, near Ocean
City.
1t is understood that the district
engineer at Wilmington recommend
ed the improvement, but that the
Boar dOf Engineers for Rivers and
Harbors were doubtful of the benefit
to be derived by the government.
A recent examination and survey
of the project was made by the dis
trict engineer at Wilmington under
a resolution adopted by the Rivers
and Harbors Committee. This ac-
ton was taken at the request of SEN
ator Phillips Lee Goldsborough and
Representative T. Alan Goldsbor-
ough.
The hearing to be held the latter
part of the month ago was request
ed by the two Marylanders.
A large delegation from the East
ern Shore is expected to attend,
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-11
MARKETING BOARD
DISCUSSES RULES
Plan TO Instruct School Children In
Marketing Methods

At a meeting of the Delaware
State Marketing Commission last
Thursday there was discussion as
to the provisions of the law which
was passed by the last Legislature,
relative to rules and regulations as
to marketing of the different perish
able commodities. It was decided to
get rules and regulations into the,
schools of the State so that the COM
ing generation of children may
know how to assist and properly
handle, and pack eggs, poultry, vege-
tables such as asparagus, strawber-
ries, sweet potatoes, apples, etc.
In addition to the members of the
commission, there was present Sena-
tor Steen, of Dagshoro, the father of
the bill; Dean c. A. McCue. of New
ark; w. r. Derrickson, of the Blu
reau of Markets; Poultry Pathology
list Baker, and Ralph c. Wilson, sec
rotary of the State Board of Agri-
culture.
Senator Steen, who is large poul-
try raiser, entertained the members
and visitors at a chicken dinner at
the Hotel Richardson.
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-11
ACCIDENTAL DROWNING
is BENNETT VERDICT
COrOner's Jury Gives Decision After
Hearing Evidence In The Case

A verdice of accidental drowning
while fleeing an officer" was return
ed last Thursday night by the cor
oner's jury at the inquest held in the
Offices of the undertaken establish
ment of William Berry to determine
the cause of the death of John W.
Bennett, Jr., 19-year-old boy of this
town. Nearly 1000 people were pres
ent at the inquest.
During the inquest Federal Agent
Jet was accused of firing at Ben
nett, but Jett cOntended that while
pursuing the boy he dropped his re-
vOlver and it was discharged. Will
liam Berry, the undertaken, later de-
clared that no wounds or other
marks of violence were found on the
body.
Young Bennett at the time of his
death was under $500 bail for APP
pearance in the United States Dis
trict Court next week on a charge of
Illegal possession of liquor His bro
Their, Earl II. Bennett. and his fa-
Their, are under $500 each on the
same charges following their arrest
about a month ago.
The funeral services for Bennett
were held last Saturday at the home
of his parents.
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-11
SHERIFF WILL SELL
MILFORD LANDMARK
ROudebush Property In n. Milford
VIII BE Put Under Hammer

VA property, which has been unOc-
cupied for several months, but
which has been kept in good condi-
ton for years, will be sold by Sher-
if Smith, of Kent County, Saturday
afternoon, March 18th, when the old
Roudebush homestead will be placed
upon the auction block. The prop
erty several years ago was the scene
of much of the social activity of Mil
ford. 1t is located at the corner of
Front & Walnut stretse, North Mil
ford, and in addition to the large
dwelling house contains large gar
den fronting on North street. 1t has
been seized by the sheriff to satisfy
mortgages given by Ann B. De Ar
mond and her husband. During the
life of Mrs. Roudebush the property
was one of the show places of the
town of Milford, and young folks
made it a favorite gathering place.
At her death it was transferred to
Mrs. De Almond, and since that time
it has been occupied by several diff
ferent tenants. The house contains
wonderful woodwork and has been a
landmark here Tor years. Much in
terest is manifest here as to the
probable purchaser.
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-11
PLEAD GUILTY
In KENT COURT
Dover Youth Gets Ten Months SEN
tencc On Liquor Charge

Before Resident Judge w. w. Har-
rington. at Dover ON Saturday in the
Kent County Court of General Ses-
sions, William Bell, Jr., Dover youth
charged with unlawful sale of in
toxicating liquors, changed his plea
to guilty.
Judge Harrington sentenced Bell
to 10 months in the New Castle
County WorkhOuse.
Three other indictments are pend
ing against Bell on charges of illegal
sale of intoxicants which will be dis
posed of at later session of the
court. Bells father, William Bell,
ST., is now serving Il term in the
WOrkhouse for violation of the Del
aware liquor laws.
James Swiggett, who plead guilty
to the larceny of the automobile of
Maurice A. Hartnett, Jr., was given
a sentence of one year in the Work
house and on Saturday, March II,
to be whipped with five lashes.
William Jewell, against whom an
Indictment was filed for issuing
worthless checks, plead guilty.
Judge Harrington continued the case
for two weeks, as the court was
informed that Jewell, after giving
several checks on the Kent county
side, also gave worthless checks in
Sussex county, where he is wanted
on a similar charge.
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-11
MASONS HONOR
WASHINGTON TONIGHT
Program Oh Particular Interest Has
Been Planned For Affair

The members of Temple Lodge No.
8, Ancient Free and Accepted Ma
sons, of Milford, will enjoy a meeting
of more than passing interest this
evening. The affair will start at 1880
O'Clock and will be held in the lodge
room in the Masonic Temple. A spe-
cial program has been prepared and
one of the best known speakers in
Masonic circles i'll Delaware will de-
liver an address on the life our first
President. This meeting is being
held in connection with the Bicen-
tennial of the birth of George Wash
ingtOn and will be known primarily
as a George Washington celebration.
Owing to the fact that Washington
was an outstanding Mason of his
day, and also because of the fact
that the George Washington Nation
al Masonic Memorial at Alexandria
will be dedicated on May ~ next,
the committee in charge of tonight's
program believe that Masons resid-
ing in this section of the State will
throng the lOdgeroom tonight TO take
part in the affair.
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-11
MUSICAL COMEDY
GREATLY ENJOYED
The Play Was A Series OF Laughs
From Start To Finish

"R. U. Wilde" the musical comedy
presented by the Milford High
School Alumni Association, under
the direction of the Wheeler Pro-
ducing Company was success in
every sense of the word. The play
was a series of laughs from start to
finish. The cast, composed OF Ruth
and AL Humes, Clarence WEIGH,
Alice Breme, Irene Williams, Clar-
ence Downing and Harry Shew, act
ed their parts very well and they all
made big hit with the crowd. Har-
ry Shew, although only % years old,
took the part of a 55-year-old man,.
and in spite of this extremely diff
cult role, he acted the part like a
veteran of the stage. Ruth and AL
Humes, in the leading parts, should
be cOmplimented for both their act
ing and their singing. Clarence
Welch and Alice Breme, making
their debut ON the. local stage, play
ed their parts very well. Alice, in
her two solo numbers, brought much
applause from the audience.
The two comedy parts, a farmer
girl and a farmer boy, played by
Irene Williams and Clarence Down.
ing could not have been acted better
by professionals.
The four choruses, the golf CHOIR
us, the bend down sister chorus, the
beach chorus and the dance chorus,
added much color and pep to the
performance.
The women's fashion show, be-
tween the first and second acts
caused much hilarity. William Wea-
yer was dressed in an afternoon
gown. Neil Long was dressed in
beach paiamas. w. o. Landlord was
dressed in an afternoon gown. Otis
Jester was dressed in the gown of
a flower girl. Lynn Pratt was the
bride.
Mrs. Wheeler rendered two solos
between the second and third acts.
The selections were when the
Moon Comes Over the Mountain"
and Home"
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-11
TRI-STATE PACKERS HIT
CANNED GOODS TAX BILL
Fear Industry Would BE Democrat
lied BY Tax

Fear that the canning industry
would be demOralized with especial
ly disastrous results to the farmer
should the 21a per cent sales tax on
canned goods as proposed by Con-
gressional committee be enacted in
to law, was voiced at a meeting of
the board of directors of the Tri-
State Packers Association held in
Wilmington on Monday.
The board went on record as op-
posed to the proposed tax. 1t was
pointed out that staple foods were
especially exempt from any sales tax,
but that canned goods are expressly
named. Opposition to the tax is
based on the fact that canned goods
are stple food, especially today
when practically every housewife
stocks her pantry with canned foods
When asked who would bear the
brunt of the tax, the president of
the association, f. H. Wrightson, of
EastOn, Md, who presided, replied
that most likely it would be the
farmer.
1.-THE tax would also add to the
cost of the Gamer and all in all it
would tend to demoralize the mar
ket", he said. 1.-THE Gamer could not
get more for his product from the
retailer and the result would be that
the farmer might have to take less
for his crop"
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-11
LOCAL. BUSINESS
MEN ADOPT PLAN
FOR COOPERATION
At Meeting Last Thurs
day New Body Adopts
Constitution
WANT CITY SLOGAN
Offer A Prize For Best
Five Word Slogan For
The City

The third meeting of the newly
organized Milford Business Mems
Association was held last Thursday
evening in the offices of the City of
Milford. The meeting was very well
attended and all present seemed to
be enthusiastic about the pOssibili-
ties of the new organization. A gen.
eral round-table discussion was held
and many very good ideas were
brought before the members. The
first of these was to have, some time
in the summer, a celebration of the
anniversary of the founding of Mil
ford. Another suggestion was to
sponsor the idea of building a clean,
sanitary community restroom. An
other suggestion was to conduct a
contest, open to all, to choose suit
able slogan for the city. The consti-
tuition and bylaws submitted by the
constitution committee were read
and adopted.
The officers of the association are
as follows: President, Harry J. Pet
tyjohn; vice president, r. Arthur
Derrickson; secretary, Max Cohen,
and treasurer, George w. Perry.
The first suggestion about the
community restroom created much
interest among the members. The
public restroom that the town now
has is in a deplorable condition and
the merchants believe that a clean
and sanitary restroom would be an
invaluable asset to their business,
especially from the standpoint of
out-of-town patrons. The COmmun-
ity Building has such accommOda-
tions but that building is out of the
line of business traffic.
The suggestion of celebrating the
two hundredth anniversary of the
founding o fthe city of Milford also
created much interest. The idea was
to set aside one week for this cele-
bration and to have something do
ing every day in that week. The
week would probably start off with
a union church service in the Plaza
Theatre. If the idea materializes the
time for the celebration will prob
ably be some time in the month of
August. This celebration will be too
large project for the association to
put across single-handed, so they
plan to ask the aid of every Organi-
cation of men and women in the
city.
Plans have already been started
on the slogan contest" The contest
will be open to any person who
wishes to enter. A prize of $1,000 in
gold will be presented to the person
who, in the opinion of the judges,
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Milford chronicle., 1932-03-11
KENT TEACHERS
HOLD MEETING
DR.. Ellsworth, DR.. Holloway Address
Educators Convention

The eleventh annual convention
of the Kent County Educational AS
sociation was held in Smyrna high
school Friday. The meeting was
opened with music by a chorus OF
Smyrna boys and girls under the
direction of Miss Jane Easton.
The invocation was given by the
Rev. E. p. Thomas, pastor of Asbury
NJ. e. Church, and welcome by w.
o. Holfecker, president of the School
Board. Dr.. H. V. Holloway, State
Superintendent of Schools, also
spoke. Dr. Edwin w. Adams, assO-
ciate superintendent Of schools in
Philadelphia, gave an address on
Education and Good Life.
Sectional meetings were conducted
as follows: Reading. by Miss Mabel
J. Henderson; geography, by Mrs.
Florence G. Hutchins; unit plan of
teaching, by Miss Emma Ehlers; cur
ricular activities, by M. Claiming
Wagner, assistant superintendent of
chOols of Wilmington.
A banquet was held i'm the TWEEN
tieth Century Club, prepared by the
ladies of the Church Aid and Rec
tory Society of St. Peters Episcopal
Church.
DR.. Paul Ellsworth, president of
Washington College, gave an address
on "Coordinators" Harry w, Mock
spoke on Essentials of Success.
The convention closed with a bust
ness meeting and election of officers
as follows: president, J. Ralph Nc
llvainc, Magnolia; vice president, f.
W. Mick, Frederick; secretary and
treasurer, Miss Adele II. Evans,
Dover.
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-11
d. |. A. A. FINALS
ON DOVER COURT
New Castle And Laurel Boys, Caesar
Rodney And MillsbOrO Girls

Prof. George f. Hendricks, direc-
tor of the d. |. A. A., is completing
the plans for the basketball cham
pionships to be played in the Dover
armOry Saturday night.
The girls contest will start at s
O'Clock between Caesar Rodney,
representing the Northern section
and MillsbOrO, winners in the South
ern division. This will be followed
by the boys game between New Cas-
tie, two-year champions, represent
ing the Northern half, and Laurel,
winner of the Southern section.
Interesting contests are anticipat-
ed as all four teams met with stub
born resistance in the semi-final
games. Caesar Rodney girls had
some difficulty in winning i'll their
section as we'll as the play-off con-
test with DeDlaware City. Millsboro
was obliged to play-off tie with
Seaford before defeating Lcwcs in
the sCmi-iinal.
New Castle experienced little diff
fculty in winning in its section but
was obliged to play an extra period
before defeating Caesar Rodney in
the semi-final. The Laurel boys
played rather erratic basketball dur
ing the early part of the season but
stcadied down for their final contests
which were climaXed with thrilling
victory over Lewcs in the Semi-final.
Harry X. Heite, Of Dover, has been
selected as the referee for the con-
tests and George Wright, of Smyrna,
umpire.
Milford chronicle., 1932-03-11
REPORT SHOW Big
DROP IN POULTRY
Number Birds On Farms
Reporting Shows Big
Drop During Year

POultrymen as a whole through
out the state will be interested in
the summary of the reports from the
Ill poultry calendar keepers who
sent their complete monthly egg
production records for the year $780,
1881 to H. S. Palmer, extension pOul-
tryman of the University of Della
ware, under whose direction this eX-
tension project has been conducted
in this state for the past seven years
in cooperation with the county ag-
ricultural agents.
According to these reports there
were 51,924 birds on these farms on
November 1, 1880, of which 1888
were pullets, 6,936 were hens, and
2S,S60 were pullets and hens in mix
ed flocks. At the close of last years
record period, which was October 81,
1881, these Ill farms were represent
ed by 21,426 birds, including 1886
pullets, 3,947 hens, and 12,4S3 birds
in mixed flocks of hens and pullets
running together.
Based on the original number of
birds, as of November 1, 1880, the
average annual production of these
pullets was 1888 eggs, while that of
the hens was 9G.9 eggs, as compared
to 95.6 eggs per bird from the mixed
flocks. AS a comparison to these fig
ures, the average yearly production
based on the average number of
birds on these farms each month
was 1898 eggs per pullet, 1919 eggs
per hen, and 1917 eggs per bird
from the pullets and hens in mixed
hocks.
In addition to this yearly sum-
mary, the January report of the Del
aware farm egg record club, which
was prepared by the extension poul-
tryman for mailing through the Of
fees of the county agents to those
who are cooperating
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