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Evening star., 1933-12-17
Examining Public Service.

The American people pay about four
billion dollars a year to some two ana
a half million employees in National,
State and local governments for the
administration of their public affairs.
How much of this vast amount Is lost
by waste and mefficiency from un-
trained personnel; from the changes
and the labor turnover resulting from
politics? How does the pay compare
with the pay of employees in private
establishments? What is the usual
tenure Of office? What improvements
can be made?
These are some Of the questions to
be answered in a study to be under
taken by the Social Science Research
Council, an organization drawn from
seven of the great national scientific
societies Of the country. The Spelman
Eund, one of the Rockefeller trust funds,
will finance the work. The commits
sion's findings will be made known at
the end Of 1884, with the purpose OF
making constructive recommendations
for Americas future guidance on the
broad problem of public service per-
sonnet"
Here in Washington, where every
other resident or so is in Government
employment, the results of this scien-
tific Investigation of a complex problem
will be regarded with more than ordi-
nary interest. And while there are
many other subjects in connection with
the inquiry, one feels that the study
could undertake nothing more worth
while or of more lasting benefit to the
American taxpayer than an analysis
of the merit system in theory and in
practice. The feverish changes in
Washington brought about by the
sometimes conflicting objectives Of
strict economy and economic recovery
have centered new attention on the
benefits of a merit system, and, as in
every major political turnover, have
raised old fears for its maintenance in
times of stress.
The principle of merit system in
this country can be strengthened only
by the process of education. The idea
still prevails in many quarters that
one of the principal reasons for main
tanning a National Government estab-
lishment is to provide jobs for the
patronage dispensers. The doctrine OF
spoils for the Spoilsmen is still regarded
as a very practical and praiseworthy
doctrine, and one finds it defended as
an important keystone of the party
system. The merit system was not
adopted until the American people had
become sick and disguised over the
arrogance Of the spoilsmen and alarmed
at the waste, tnefficiency and dis
honesty inherent in leaving Federal
Jobs to them. Every major advance
OF the merit system since has been
won step by step, and there is a
constant effort by one class of poll
ticians to weaken the system when op-
portunity presents itself.
President Roosevelt has written his
approval of the study to be undertaken
and believes that a distinct contribu-
ton to government will result. If the
study is able to center public attention
on the benefits to be achieved by wide
application of the merit system in the
selection Of employees for all govern
ment activities, National, State and
local, something of distinct benefit will
have been achieved.
Evening star., 1933-12-17

'In the time of my trouble. sought
the Lord"
It is almost universally characteristic
Of men that in times of misfortune
and more particularly in great crises
they turn irresistibly to a neglected
God. In the long periods OF pros
perity, where every prospect pleases and
conditions conspire to serve their every
need, they become apostate and self
confident.
In an ancient book the leader OF a
people admonished them that, when all
that they had was multiplied, their
tendency was, not only to forget the
lessons of the days of their adversely
but to be unresponsive to the Coo; t,si,
cherished. 1t is a tragic statement
which the psalmist makes: In the
day of my trouble, sought the Lord"
but this practice is not unique to the
ancient poet. Individuals and COM
munities alike feel their impotence.
their incapacity to meet grave issues
unless sustained by what Matthew
Arnold calls a power not OF them
selves" A striking illustration of this
Is found In q statement contained in
Sir Oliver Lodges book entitled, Ray
mond." This curious book from the
pen Of the great scientist has TO DO
largely with the story OF his son VINO
was killed in the early days Of the
Great War. In the opening passages OF
the book Sir Oliver says: THE ren-
gious side Of Raymond was hardly
known to the family. but among his
possessions at the front was found
small pocket Bible, and on the fly
leaf, penciled in his writing, is an
index to these passages, which copy
here" Following this and in most or
derly sequence are certain outstanding
texts of the Old and New Testament
that doubtless reflect the mind of the
Young soldier in the days of his peril.
These passages show rare discrimina-
ton, but beyond all else they indicate
the yearning desire of this youth to be
sustained and supported by divine
power in the days of his trouble.
Facing what to him seemed an I'M
possible situation he selects the words:
IF thy presence go not with me, carry
Evening star., 1933-12-17

Pan-American Conference at Monte
video to effect q peace with honor. Bo-
livia, stung by her military humiliation.
may not feel it compatible with her
national honor to lay down her arms.
A month ago it was estimated that the
war had cost a total of $4,000 killed
and &C, 1000 wounded. 1t will be sad
commentary on pan-American "soli-
darity" if it cannot contrive without
further bloodshed in the Chaco to bring
a close to the carnage there. Both
Bolivians and Paraguayans have fought
bravely and they have fought long
enough. 1t is time to end the feud that
has kept them at daggers drawn for
more than a century and sapped the
life blood Of each nation.
Evening star., 1933-12-17
ParaPuaY's Great Victory.

Another German general has lost a
war-at least his late Bolivian en-
ployers think So for they have just dis
missed from the chief command Of their
defeated forces in the Gran Chaco Gen.
Hans Kundt, distinguished officer of
the Kaiser's World War army. Prob
ably 1t would be unfair to charge Gen.
Kundt with sole responsibility for Bo-
livia's military nlisfortunes, but he is
fired" on the heels Of the Paraguay
ans astounding success in bottling up
two divisions of Bolivians on the Chaco
front and capturing nine regiments.
This feat followed the capture Of sew
eral Bolivian forts last month. Gen.
Kundt had received virtually a free
hand in organizing the Bolivian war
front in the distant wilderness. AS he
did not organize victory. he has had to
walk the plank.
Paraguay's apparent triumph over her
supposedly far more powerful foe is re-
markable in many ways. Bolivia is
more than three times the size Of Para
quay and has likewise more than three
times the latter's population. Geo.
graphically, however, in the present
conflict Paraguay has the advantage of
being comparatively near the scene of
operations and her troops. supplies and
food are transported to the front by a
combination of light railway. motor
truck, mule and march methods. Bo-
livia, on the other hand, suffers sep
aration of a thousand miles between her
forces and her main base at the capi-
tai, La Paz, Of which only five hundred
miles are covered by rail.
psrasuay's decisive victories are
thought to create an opportunity for the
Evening star., 1933-12-17

But the operation OF others, except dur
ing rush hours, is a waste Of money, q
source Of unnecessary delay for both
vehicular and street car traffic. The
tendency constantly to enlarge the
traffic light area is probably sound.
Some Of the lights are absolutely nee
essary. But others are useful only
during a few hours Of the day, and
for the rest Of the time represent q
nuisance that could be dispensed with.
Evening star., 1933-12-17

As a sheer matter Of social evolution,
It may be assumed that such parts Of
N. r. A. as are practical and beneficial
will survive in activity, while the other
parts will follow the rule which dis
eliminates against the survival Of the
misfitteSt.
Evening star., 1933-12-17

1t was not easy this year to determine
precisely when Indian Summer" began
and ended. 1t is one Of those questions
that, if let alone, fade into forgetfulness.
There can at least be no doubt that it
has come and gone.
Evening star., 1933-12-17
SHOOTING STARS.
BY pHILANDER JOHNSON.
Pictorial Preference

Pictorial Preference.
Our candidate still admire,
Whatever others say.
I hope that he will not retire
For many and many a day.
His way of talking sometimes makes
A mild ironic laugh.
We love him still because he takes
A charming photograph.
Some favorites delight the ear.
While others please the eye.
Those who by some are held so dear
BY others are passed by.
There's one whom I esteem and trust
Though cynic friends may chaff. ,
What'er his faults may be. must
Admire his photograph
Evening star., 1933-12-17

France desires to sell champagne, but
does not take into consideration the fact
that Uncle Sam might be inclined to
buy wine In order to celebrate a debt
payment.
Evening star., 1933-12-17

Oyster pirates are again busy in the
Chesapeake. Pirates represent another
species of wild life that. naturalsts may
observe with interest, has never become
quite extinct.
Evening star., 1933-12-17

Even the toy shop is q reminder Of
the progress of civilization. Children
once wanted tin soldiers and sleds.
They now require miniature electric
railways and airplanes.
Evening star., 1933-12-17

A sign that dollar tanning is practicable
is found in the fact that the price of
gold has for a considerable length of
time been persuaded to stand hitched.
Evening star., 1933-12-17

An unbalanced budget is a matter of
prudent concern. Yet few economists
would venture to insist on a budget that
was absolutely rigid.
Evening star., 1933-12-17
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Evening star., 1933-12-17
Situations.

what are you going to do about the
political situation?"
ct am in melancholy doubt" answered
Senator Sorghum. when appointments
are demanded by my constituents the
trouble seems to be that there aren't
enough political situations to go round"
Jud Tunkins says his radio is like a
commercial "greeter" who can't talk to
YOU fifteen minutes without trying to
sell you something.
Evening star., 1933-12-17

Out Door Preference.
The grave astronomers have told
Some facts Of deepest meaning.
Yet I for calculations bold
Have very little learning.
Our nomad ancestors afar
Had taste. I cannot hout it. .
I'd rather gaze upon a star
Than read a book about 1t.
Evening star., 1933-12-17
Determination.


"How is Crimson dulch taking
repeal?"
Every quietly" answered Cactus Joe.
Some of the boys will pass dispensary
full of bottles and never take shot
at 'em"
"But the Gulch voted solid for
repeal"
eyes. It looks like it wasn't the Ticker
they wanted as much as the idea that
they were havin' their own way about
things"
ITO be silent for awhile" said HI Ho,
the sage Of Chinatown, 'is q way to
gather wisdom. To be silent perpetually
is to render the wisdom without value" |"
Evening star., 1933-12-17
Early Economies.

AtVhVAAA&sss
I gave a child copper cent.
It was for candy to be spent.
The child her proper manners quit.
She seized the coin and swallowed it.
Discomforts then were far from few
With her internal revenue.
Some good was done by this distress
Which served q lesson to impress:
The value Is not in the cent
But in the thing for which It's spent.
"1 hopes I kin keep my chillun be-
levin in Santa Claus" said Uncle Eben.
He'll at least be somebody to blame II
de house turns out to be terrible shy on
Christmas presents"
Evening star., 1933-12-17
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Evening star., 1933-04-12

We've shopped the city and
proved it to ourselves (you will
too) that this Is by far the
outstanding Easter Lily Plant
value in town at CSC. Most of
these plants have been brought
in with large percentage Of
buds-thus assuring q longer
life.
Evening star., 1933-04-12

Come to Sears and buy little sister
several dainty Easter Dresses for
less than half of what you no
doubt planned to spend. Model as
pictured in pastel shades of pink,
blue, tan, maize, orange. Trim
med with dainty ribbon and ribbon
Evening star., 1933-04-12
Regularly $3.50 to $500

We thought we'd seen bargains, but
these leave us breathless. Styles that
step right out of the latest fashion
magazines. Featuring the new Scarfs,
sleeves and pleated effects.
Milford chronicle., 1933-03-31
MARVEL'S LANE

Viola Marvel spent the Weekend
with her father. C. ]. Marvel aud
family.
On Thursday evening, March 23,
Miss Esther Marvel entertained at
her 18th birthday party Jessie Dodd,
Letta Stoeckels, Doris King, Julia
Messick, Nelson King, Freddie Mar
vel and Robert Marvel. Miss Esther
received many useful and beautiful
presents. Al a late bOuc refresh
ments were served.
Harry Holloway of Harrington is
visiting Lewis Marvel.
Mr., and Mrs. John Marvel and
family spent Saturday. evening with
Mrs. Maggie Stoeckels.
Clarence Rogers is on the sick
list. -G.
A picture was taken of the Ever
ready Class of Bethesda Church on
Sunday. It was a group of twenty
one including the teacher. The
group has increased since the first
of the year when only five were
present. ..
Sunday school at Bethesda
Church will be at 1880 Sunday
Milford chronicle., 1933-03-31

Troop is very active, and worth
while, and Mr.. Burton deserves the
support and cooperation of every
citizen in the district for this splcn-
did work he is doing gratis.
AT its regular meeting Sunday
morning. March 26. the GideOnite
Class unanimously passed Il motion
10 pay off the $4,000 note held by
the Millsboro Trust Co. against the
Grace NJ. L. Church. This is the
final payment on the new furnace
installed by the church some months
ago.
Duriug the business session il was
also suggested that since the State
is taking care of those in need, that
the class discontinue contributing to
home missions. This suggestion
was voted down by large major
ity.
Leroy Moore. in making = report
for the attendance committee, COM
mented on the splendid Attendance
and appealed TO the class to make
an effort to bring out a few more
and thus make the total hundred.
Harry Esham reported for the sick
committee; J. X. Lingo, president,
presided; and the assistant teacher,
Mr.. Campbell, taught the class.
Milford chronicle., 1933-03-31
MILLSBORO


Mro. Il. w, Matthews is seriously
i'll at her home ON Church street.
Don't forget the meeting of the
Ladies' Aid next Monday nishi with
Mrs. George Penuel
Funeral services for Joseph b.
Moore were held in Grace VI. 4.
| Church last Friday afternoon at two
o'clock, conducted by Rev. John A..
! Clark, and intcrnent made in Nc
/ chanics cemetery. Mr. Moore had
I been in failing health for several
months and his death was not un-
expected. He is survived by his wife
and two children, Mrs, Charles Don
away aud Calvin Il. Moore.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. ID. Lingo attend
ed party given by Mr.. and Mrs.
William r.. Monroe at Omar last
Saturday night.
Mrs. d. J. Moore of East New
Market, Md. is spending a few days
with Mrs. j. /. Burton.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. {. Ryan spent
Wednesday in Wilmington.
The Ever Faithful Auxiliary met
on Tuesday night with Mrs. Charles
Truitt.
The interior Of the offices of the
Millsboro Trust Company have been
freshly painted and the. ivory walls 4
and dark oak woodwork are indeed
lovely.
Capt. and Mrs. L. W. Evans arc
spending some time at Bethany
Beach, while Mrs. Evans is recup-
ering from a long illness.
Rev. J. A. Clark went to Rehoboth
On Wednesday morning to attend
Conference and at the meeting of
the official board before Mr.. Clark's
departure, all Indebtedness was pro-
vided for and Mr.. Clark's report of
the years work was a very favor
able one.
The MillsborO Boy Scout Troop, |
No. 80, under the direction of their
leader. A. Wayne Burton, has just |
published its first issue of an at
tractive little paper, containing news !
items. editorials. jokes, etc. One of |
the functions of this paper is to sell |
the Scout idea OmOre boys and peO-
,le of the community. The MillsbOrO
Milford chronicle., 1933-03-31
BLANCHARD'S STATION

Just to remind you that the
Greenwood Senior Class play Miss
Adventure" will be given on Friday
evening, April 7th at s o'clock in
the auditorium of the school. Ad-
mission 15c and 25c.
Mrs. Edward Stokes was brought
to her home last Thursday from the
Beebe Hospital, Lewes. AT this writ
ing she is not much improved.
Miss Dorothy Rust was a victim
of the lagrippe last week.
Mrs. Gus Deemer is at the home
of Kendall Wroten near Harrington
nursing their small son, who has
the grip.
Mrs. Thomas BowbOy, near Mill
ford, spent the weekend with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Pretty
man.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. ]. Mills spent
Saturday afternoon with their par
ents in Hebron, Nd.
Mr.. aud Mrs. ]. II. Edgell and son
were Sunday dinner guests of Mr.
and Mrs. L. II. Thomas in Hobbs,
Md.
G. L. Biddle spent three days last
week with his son and family in
Townsend.
The short plays that were given
last Friday evening in Fishers
School by Todd Chapel Ladies' Aid
was a success. About $500 was
cleared.
Ezekiel Lloyd, S. F. Collision and
Luther Williamson visited friends
in Pittsville, Md, on Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1933-03-31
FEATHER PICKING IN CHICKS
BY Prof. II. D. Mnnroc


Most hen flocks that do lot OF
feather picking learn this bad habit
while they are chicks in the brOoder
house. Feather and toe picking in
chicks is undoubtedly due TO the ex-
treme artificial methods used in
raising chicks.
The main causes of picking IN
chick flocks are crOwding, large
broods, Over-heating, lack of rough
age and wire floors.
Crowded conditions in the brOoder
house and very large flocks are
probably the most common causes
Of picking. These conditions un-
doubtedly are the cause of coccidio-
sis. In fact, crowded conditions is
the. most trouble maker in poultry
raising. Removing the cockercls to
other quarters as soon as they can
be distinguished is the most praeti-
cal answer to crowded brOoder
houses.
During warm spring days many
chicks are oveT-heated. Over-heated
chicks. especially on sunny days,
will start picking. During warm
weather the brooder should not be
over 90 the first week and should
be lowered s. each week until II
gets to 700. In other words, harden
off the chicks gradually. After they
are five weeks old very little heat is
required. Over-heating of chicks
that are growing feathers rapidly is
a common cause of feather picking.
Milford chronicle., 1933-03-31
TRINITY


Mr.. and Mira. A. 7. White and chill
dren, Charlotte and Billy spent
Sunday at Tyaskin. Md
Mrs. Il. J. Hastings and daugh-
ters. Grace and Margaret, spent
Thursday at &liddletown.
Miss Addie Wheatley spent last
week with her sister, near Whining
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Ilubhcrt
spent the Weekend with her par
ents. Mr.. aud Mrs W. f. Hastings.
Miss Grace Hastings spent Satur-
day with friends near Milford.
Edward Williams who has been in
Virginia for the past six weeks has
returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. j. Walaton and
MIR. and Mrs. Carl WalstOn Spcut
Sunday at Concord, Md.
A surprise dinner was given at
the hone of Mr.. and Mrs. x. !.
Hastings on Sunday in honor Of
their daughter Margaret's 10th
birthday. Those present besides the
family were Mr. and Mrs. Everett
of near fredericksburg, MY.
and Mrs. Emory Williamson, Anna
Larrimore. Pauline Moore, Edward
and Earl White.
Mr.. and Mrs Lee Carey and son
spent Sunday with her father, Har-
ry Tull,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. +. Cannon spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. w. L.
Frazier.
Miss Myra White and Joseph |
Hayes of Philadelphia spent the
weekend with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Elmer White, Sr.
Walter Belts spent Monday night
with Charles Frazier, Jr.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. w. Handy Of
Md, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jharles Bradley and Mrs. Edna
Iouston of Seaford spent Sunday at
he home of !. L. Willin.
Mrs. z. J. Hastings and daughter
trace visited friends at Laurel,
Ilades and Seaford on Monday.
Miss GIenna Wright is spending
his week with her aunt, Mrs. Sal
10 Nelson in Bridgeville.
EnOs Nichols has been quite i'll
Dr. the past few days with la grippe.
Milford chronicle., 1933-03-31
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

We will open grocery and no
tion store in Ellendale on Saturday,
April 1. We have new and up-tO-'
date line. The public is cordially in
vited to inspect and select from our
line of goods. We have some spe-
cials, as follows: Catsup. 8 OF. bottle
I0c; Chipso, large pkg, 2 for 27c;
Bartlett Pears, can, 10c; Ammonia,
at. bottle. 1Oc; sugar. 10 lbs. for i2c;
p. &c G. Soap. cakes for 1Oc. Davis
C.. and eva u. Draper. 1tp
Milford chronicle., 1933-03-31

Never yet have we seen any IS
shoe that approaches Friendly
Fives in style - quality - COM
fort stand-up-abiliiyi Come in
and see them - in your size, in
some of the newer patterns.
Sizes 3 TO Is - Widths AAAA to
EEEE.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-03-18
POLITICS IN THE LABORATORY

One Of the most disheartenng phases of modern
life has been the contrast between the progress of
science and the status quo Of craftsmanship
From stage coach to airpane is long STEP but
from the politics of two centuries ago till now little
if any change; just the same old oratory the same
old viewing with alarm, the same old pointing with
pride, the same old appeal to craftsmanship
Science works in the laboratory with no humilia-
ton if an experiment fails Politics works on the
theory of party omniscence, on the idea that the
Presdent-elect, the Governor elect the nayor-eIect
or the catcherelect shall PROFOUND his program
Whatever it may be, and stay with it to the end
The thought of backing up and trying again is
not in the code; once admit an error and all the
shafts of the opposition will find you and DESTROY
you.
from such philosophy born policies like
prohibition, policies that you ride until YOU drop
though your own investigators say you are wrong
and all the realities cry halt
But new note has been struck We read these
words in President Roosevelts message on agri-
culture: Il tell you frankly that it is a new and
untrod path if a fair administrative trial is
made and it does not produce the hoped-for results
l shall be the first to acknowledge it and advise
you"
Here we have President who admits he roiob+
be wrong who is willing to 60 into the laboratory
make the experiment, find out whether it will work.
and recant and try again if he is mistaken.
mat is the scientific method. Let lis fervent1,
hope that among his many other ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Franklin D. Roosevelt will continue to inject tha+
method into politics.