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La opinión., 1935-03-10

dSCOillaiOO III paihbioot
* volviendose demasiado freci
T. La Ultima victima ACADIA {
"Dopey" Sayles, muy conoci
mo traficante en- drogas he
Y aunque es verdad que la muerte de 81
no es una perdida para la sociedad, estar
ell case de apoderarnos de SUI a~sesino, 81
no queremos que todos los criminales
de la ciudad Sc rian de nosotros a man
dibula batiente. Tienen ustedes pues
que echar ell guante a cuantos pillos ha-
yam tenido algo que yer con "Dopey",
trayendolos aqui. Una vez que esten en-
nuestro poder, yo me encargare de 10
demas, pues Sc me ha ocurrido una idea
que quiero poner en- practica. iVayan
a cumplir con esa mission y no Sc Owl
den de que no admitire excuses de quie-
mes no 10 hagan"
Tales fueron las palabras que los
miembros del cuerpo de detectives de la
ciudad de Chicago oyeron cierta mana
ma de boca de su jefe, cuando Sc pre-
s~entaron a recibir ordenes.
Ash pues, desde aquel momento los nu-
merosos detectives comenzaron a ten
der sus redes por tOdas las tabernas
clandestinas, por todos los salones Sos
pechosos de billares, por todos los CEN
tros donde Sc reunen los adictos a las
drogas heroicas y, en- una palabra, por
todos los sitios que suele frecuentar ell
hampa chicaguense. Por conducto de
sus informantes, los agentes de la poll
cha no tardaron en- averiguar quienes
eran los que habian tenido relaciones de
cualquiera clase con ell va finado 'Dopey'
Say'es.
- gz--{-.4oo,, IL -Scfn naro ~
plear un termino muy usadO entire cri-
minales-habfan sido numerosfsimos y
era de creerse que cast todos ellos Sc
sintieron contentos al saber la muerte
de "Dopey", va que es axiomatico que
los traficantes en- NARCOTICS siempre
enganan aun a sus propios c~lientes, que
no son sino victimas de una exploitation
despiadada. Entire ell elemento criminal,
ningun individuo es visto con mayor des-
confianza y recelo que ell que Sc consa- .
gra al negocio de los estupefacientes.
Obedeciendo las ordenes de su jefe,
los detectives hicieron una redada de Sc
senta o mas individuos sospechosos, a
quienes llevaron a la oficina central de
policia, donde Sc les inscribio justamente
como "sospechosos', gracias a 10 cual
las autoridades podian retenerlos duran
tie un espacio razonable de tempo.
Entonces los detectives comenZaron a
interrogar a fondo a sus prisioneros. Al
cabo de un par de dias, todos los sospe-
chosos, con exception de tres, habian
quedado eliminados como posibles ase-
sinos de "Dopey'. Verdad era que entire
todos ellos no habia uno solo a quien
no Sc pudiera acusar de toda clase de
crimenes, desde la simple raterfa hasta
La opinión., 1935-03-10

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La opinión., 1935-03-10
TX OWNS

Por CHARLES P. HAVEN
nSTOS asesinatos de bandidos estan
K volviendose demasiado frecuentes.
Milford chronicle., 1935-11-08
IMPROVING BUSINESS

Business is improving, is the gen.
eral report of commercial reviews
and economic authorities. Whether
this is the result of the New Deal"
policies, or whether these policies
made the recovery slower than it
otherwise would have been, the fact
of a considerable gain is admitted.
The automobile factories are get
ting ready for a winter of humming
activity. The big volume of current
over the electric wires shows the
factories and homes are calling for
more power than ever. Retail trade
is not so good, but warm weather
has been a factor. You can't per-
suade Father to buy that winter
overcoat when the thermometer
gets UP around 80.
The average of industrial produc-
ton is around 80 per cent Of a nor
NAL figure. That is a big advance
from the low points of 1882 and
1888, when it was somewhere around
65 per cent of normal.
The strange mystery Of the situa-
tion is that the number of people
put to work in ordinary industry
has not made any such gain. The
number of people receiving some
form of relief is still enormous.
Some day this discrepancy is due
to the introduction of new machinery
and efficiency methods, which enable
producers to get along with fewer
workers. And probably many of the
people receiving some form Of gov
aid, either cash or employ
nent on public works, were for
nerly cared for by cities and towns.
many of them used to get |
through the slow winter season by |
'unning up accounts with trades
nen.
We can all throw up our hats and
heer because business is better.
BUT the cheering will not be un-
,ounded, until people can depend on
he good old shop and store and
arm job, rather than on some kind
+ hand-Out.
Milford chronicle., 1935-11-08

Terre Hauts, Indiana, after spend.
ing few days with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. ]. 2. Melvin.
Among those who attended the
Kent County w. c. T. U. Convention
held in Dover were Mrs. Elizabeth
Bringhurst, Mrs. Evelyn Killen, Mrs,
Cooper Gruwell and Mrs. Benjamin
Coverdale.
Mrs. George Bringhurst has re-
turned from a visit with relatives in
Cleveland, Ohio.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Hurd and
Paul Layton were the guests Of Al
ton Hurd recently at Washington,
D. C.
Mrs. William Lane is slowly I'M
proving.
Mrs. Edna Kelly has returned from
the Milford Emergency Hospital
where she received treatment. She
is slowly improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Moore and
little daughter Ann, have returned
from a visit with friends in Mahoney
City, Pa, and Phillpsburg, MI.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Herring have
been entertaining Mr.. and Mrs. John
Graham Of Germantown, Pa,
Milford chronicle., 1935-11-08
OFF YEAR EI.ECTIONs

"A few states, but not many Of
them. hold elections this year, most
Of which come the Tuesday after
the first Monday in November. The
majority Of cities and towns, how
ever, hold elections for all or some
Of their officers each year. So the
work OF the good citizen is never
ended. So long as he is able to walk
Or ride to the polling places, he
should never feel he can retire from
this function.
Millions Of people never wake up
on the questions OF government an
til the Presidential election comes.
Once in four years, they may become
conscious Of the fact that the policy
of the country is to be shaped for
the next four years. But the rest
Of the time, they are too busy or too
Indifferent to take any part in the
work of maintaining our govern
ment.
Such a person often says that his
one vote will make no difference.
He can not see that it does any
harm if the majority of the candi-
date he would prefer is only 1899,
while his action at the polls could
only raise that total to $4,000.
But if everyone should take that
7iew, the whole structure of govern
nent would break down. The people |
Who desire office or government ia
-ors are keen to vote. They do not
Orget to go to the polls. So that II
else took the position that
he absence of one vote would make
10 difference, we would have sipmly
he office holders and aspirants de-
iding who should run everything.
Things will never go right in this
ountry, until the people are con-
inced that they must vote at every
rimary and every election. Your
arden will grow up with weeks, if
Ou do not constantly attend to it.
he political life of your country
ill be full of the weeds of waste
nd extravaganza, unless you help
Dot out those weeds by your ac-
on.
Milford chronicle., 1935-11-08
COKESBURY

The All Club met last Wednesday
night with Marian Sammons.
The EVer-Ready Sunday School
Glass Of COkesbury NJ. E. Church
gave a Halloween party to the Sun
day School Glass of Bethesda M. e.
Church at the home Of Misses Irene
and Ruth Isaacs.
There has been a reorganization Of
Hebron NJ. P. Church and services
will be conducted. there every Sun
day at p. m.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Kitchens left
last week for a trip to Buffalo to
visit their daughter, and were ac-
cOmpanied by Mr.. and Mrs. Millard
Macklin of BridgeYille.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Donovan spent
last Friday night with Mr.. and Mrs.
Eugene Kitchens.
Mr.. and Mrs. Granville Lambden
spent last Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
c. H. Wilkins.
Mrs. Ollie Spicer and family visit
ed Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Short of
Bridgeville, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert King visited
he latter's sister, Mrs. Harry Ham
nond of Harrington, last Sunday.
Miss DOrtha Hill spent Sunday at
Pa.
Milford chronicle., 1935-11-08
HARRINGTON

The regular meeting Of the fire
company neld Tuesday night was
bTimful Of interest. The annual nom
ination Of officers brought forth the
largest attendance Of the year. Pres
ident Frank C. O'Neal presided over
the business session and was named
to head the organization for q sec
end term. Brinton Holloway, a som
in-law Of President O'Neal, was
nominated for vice president TO sue
ceed ]. o. McWilliams, who resign
ed on account of leaving the State.
Other officers nominated included
Edward Harriet, recording secre-
tary; Grover Lord, financial secre-
tary; C. Tharp Harrington, treasur-
er, and Harry c. Tee, fire recorder.
RumOrs were afioat before the
meeting that Chief George Cain was
expected to have opposition. Frank
C. o'Neal in offering the nomination
of Chief Cain is said to have made
a rousing speech. Lewis Slaughter
and second assistant chief, Claude
Cahall were also nominated for the
post but declined to serve in favor
Of Chief George Cain. The treasurer
reported q bank balance of $1124.9O.
The company is piling up quite
record for alarms this year. They
have been without call since Sep
tember IL.
Three new members, ]. w. Clifton,
Richard C. Bullock and Garrett Har-
rington were elected to membership
and a fourth applicant Henry Bull
lock was referred to a committee for
further action.
Clarence Shockley, C. d. Mills and
Harriet will represent the
company at the county meeting to
be held at Houston on November 20.
The ladder committee reported pro-
gress. They are having one built To-
cally to conform with fire regula-
tiOns.
A series of card parties and other
games is being planned in conjunc-
Milford chronicle., 1935-11-08
THE HATREDS OF WAR

Wars are made largely by hate.
If it had not been for the deep
seated enmity existing between
France and Germany, it is unlikely
that the World War would ever have
broken loose. Signs Of growing
hatred among European powers are
viewed with apprehension. 1t is out
of this feeling that other nations
are determined to infiict harm, that
people are led to cherish enmities
which fame into war. These hates
are like a smouldering fire. Apply
the bellows to smoking Goals, and
they burst into fame. Any act that
seems hostile between nations may
fan the coal Of hate into war.
There is no reason why nations
should hate each other. If they
would show interest in the welfare
Of other nations, hatred and wars
would vanish.
Milford chronicle., 1935-11-08
AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK

Ten million people were expected
to visit the schools during the week
of November lily, observed as
American Education Week. Con-
sidering the lack of attention which
the American people pay to the edu-
cation of their children, that hope
will perhaps not be realized.
The education of children is the
most important thing, taking the
long look ahead, that our people
have to do. Everything else may go
wrong. But if the children get a
good start, they will make up for
many mistakes their parents have
made.
1t takes some sacrifice to give
close attention to children's interest,
and to cooperate with the schools
in all possible ways. But young
people who are well trained for life
and know how to behave themselves,
are a reward worth any sacrifice of
time and money. So Mr.. and Mrs.
Parent would better visit the
schools, and learn what they are do
ing, and what they need for the best
possible work.
Milford chronicle., 1935-11-08
FEWER SCHOOL CHILDREN

Reports Of fewer school children
are heard from some cities. This is
probably the situation in many
others. The country is not taking in
many immigrants from foreign
lands, and the birth rate is dropping.
Also many families that formerly
crowded into cities, have gone back
to the farms.
The country will not need to build
so many Of the beautiful and costly
school houses as were put up in the
boom times. The people then seemed
to have unlimited wealth to lavish
or children. The corners will have
to be trimmed closer in the years
to come. But there are, many thou
sands of school buildings which are
unsanitary, hazardous in case Of
fire, poorly lighted and heated. If
the people want bright and healthy
children, cheerful and wholesome
school houses are needed.
Milford chronicle., 1935-11-08
WORK WELL DONE

If you want any JOB Of work well
done, you make no mistake to look
for it in your home town. There you
know the reputation that people
have acquired by long experience,
When anybody has carried on a GER
tain line in a town Tor years, you
can bank on what he will do. You
know he has made good by faithful
service.
When you get strangers to do
your work for you, you may or may
not get the results you want. Some
times they make very pleasing prom
ises, but don't back them up. When
you have things done at home, you
can come pretty near telling what
you are going to get for your
Milford chronicle., 1935-11-08

tlon with the Ladies' Auxiliary for
the winter months. The parties are
to be in the nature Of a social night,
only a small charge viii be made TO
cover expenses. Claude Cahall, W. R.
Massey and Grover Lord were Sc
lected for the committee TO work
with a committee from the auxiliary.
Chief George Cain and Claude Ca
hall are expected 20 work out some
training plans in cooperation with
the educational committee.
Awards Cor the best essays and
drawings submitted by the school on
Fire Prevention, are expected to be
made soon.
The second week Of the revival at
the Nj. P. Church opened on Sunday
evening when Rev. H. L. Schlincke,
pastor Of the church, delivered the
evening sermon. There were no SER
vices at the M. F. Church In the eve
ming. On Monday evening Rev. J. d..
Parker Of the M. Z. Church, deliver
ed the message; on Tuesday evening,
Rev. L. z. Haddaway, of the Dover
M. P. Church, preached; on Wednes-
day evening, Rev. ]. T. Bailey of the
Milford M. P. Church; on Thursday
evening, Rev. H. L. Schlincke, and
tonight, the closing night, Rev. Theo-
dore Beauchamp Of Greensboro M. E.
Church, will deliver the sermon.
The regular monthly meeting OF
the Loyal Workers class Of the M.
P. Church scheduled for Monday eve
ming has been changed to November
IS, on account of the revivals In
progress at the church. The class is
planning to serve turkey supper on
November 81 in the annex Of the
church.
Under the direction Of City Coun-
ell, several Of the macadam streets
are being repaired for the winter.
Edwin Tee, of MiddletoWn, called
upon local relatives during the past
week.
Harry Smith of Patton, California,
ia spending two weeks with his mo-
ther, Mrs. Emma Smith.
Mrs. ]. c. Messner, Mrs. 8. M
Milford chronicle., 1935-11-08
THE DETECTIVE BUSINESS

There are many applications from
young men who desire to become
detectives. Millions of people are
keenly interested in detective
stories. Probably many of these
readers feel they have some insight
into crime detecting methods.
Probably the faculty that helps a
good detective most is close obser-
walton. He needs to have his eyes
open all the time for indications
that throw light on crime. Stories
are told how police officers acquire
this habit of watching everything
closely, whether their mind is on
some particular crime or not.
Then when some crime is COM
mitted, some singular circumstance
previously noted flashes into their
mind, and gives them a clue. A
good detective must also be very
thorough fellow, who keeps looking
and looking for the thing he wants.
Have our amateur detectives ac-
quired that habit from their read
ing?
Milford chronicle., 1935-11-08
ARN[ISTICE DAY

On Armistice day, as we thinl
back II years, we can well consider
what a superb demonstration Of ma
tlonal loyalty was made by the men
of our patriotic army, and by the
people at home who had backed
them up. The feeling sometimes
grows, after a long period Of peace,
that the men and women Of the land
have become soft and flabby. Par
ticularly, that they have lost that
love of country which was so fer
vent in the early history of our ma
ton.
The theory was that the American
people were absorbed in money
making, and in sports and pleasures,
so that the sterner stuff had all gone
out of them.
When it was decided that the
principle of conscription must be
applied, and that all young and able
bodied men must be called to serve
their country, many fears were felt
for the result. 1t was thought by
some that great numbers Of men
would refuse to serve, that there |
might be riots and forcible resis-
tance to the draft.
On the contrary, the young men
of the nation responded to the call |
with cheerful promptness. The ma
jority seemed willing and even glad
to go. No doubt there were many
who saw the darker possibilities
ahead, and who went only reluctant
ly. But they concealed whatever
fears and regrets they had. They
went cheerfully, because they knew
that a public duty called them to do
so.
Such manifestation of patriotic |
sentiment should give us confidence
in the future of our country. Our
people will respond, when there is
IA clear call for their service. We |
need to make them feel that today |
there is an equally clear call for
service, through the efforts of peace.
Dangers face the nation, from un-
employment, poverty, selfishness,
and class conflict. 1t is our duty
to contend with present wrongs,
and the call is just as earnest and
insistent as it was in the war days.
Milford chronicle., 1935-11-08
WILLIAMSYIlLE
Mear HONal0nl

The Williamsville Sunshine Circle
was most delightfully."- entertained by
Mrs. Rufus Elliott at her home near
Houston on Thursday evening, Octo-
ber "a. The meeting opened with eV-
eryone singing the new. Sunshine
number. The 18th chapter of / COrin-
thians was selected for the scripture
reading. This was followed by pray
er. Then the roll call and collection
of dues were taken. The minutes Of
the last meeting were read and ap-
proved. The birthday jar claimed one
more birthday offering. Our welfare
box received a very large supply of
donations for which we are very
thankful. Part of these articles have
been distributed already. Anyone in
this community having need of any
thing are requested to notify our
welfare chairman, Mrs. Lulu Pear
son. The sick committee gave a very
busy report. The members of the
Circle have bought a beautiful flower
basket which will be used for funer-
els and in taking flowers to the sick.
Miss Kathryn Donovan kindly invit-
ed the Circle to meet with her for its
next monthly meeting, November 28.
This ended the business session and
the date for Halloween being so
near a very interesting program, in
keeping with it was given. The home
was beautifully decorated for the oc-
casion and the colors for the current |
big day were carried out in fayors,
candies and delicious refreshments,
which were served in abundance. At
D late hour everyone bid adieu after
their appreciation to the
hostess for having spent such a
pleasant evening.
Milford chronicle., 1935-11-08
..BELLY LAUGHsn

A famous opera singer recently
said that to make grand opera per-
formances profitable, they should
give the audience some belly
laughs"
The American people demand
something more than refined smiles
and polite giggles. They like those
deep shaking laughs that start not
far from the base Of the spine. and
agitate the whole body. Laugh and
be fat" said old John Taylor. Eng
lish humorist Of three centuries ago.
His word is just as true today. The
more serious entertainments could
help win the crowd, BY throwing in
a few good belly laughs as a sweet
ener.
Milford chronicle., 1935-11-08
ARMIsTICE DIV rH0uGHr

On November IL, 1918, the Amer
lean people were able to rejoice in a
tremendous victory. They had ac-
complished something they did not
realize they could accomplish. Also
they had done very much more than
the people OF any other country
thought they could do.
Previously they had made little
preparation for armed conflict. They
were living lives OF profound peace.
The thought of war was far from
them. at least until Europe blew
up in an insane conflict. 1t was
terrible proposition to rouse a
country from that placid kind of
life, and nerve it on to fight, and
create the vast machine for train
ing and equipping soldiers that
great modern war made necessary.
The magnificent success which
our people achieved in this effort,
was due principally to the unity
with which they worked. There
were some discordant elements, of
course. But for the most part our
people took hold and worked united
Iy and enthusiastically for the COM
mon cause.
On November II, 1885, our posi-
Lion is different. Actually the bur
lens and troubles we face today are
much less than those Of IL years
lgo. But it is hard to create the
anne feeling Of hope and optimism
hat existed at that time. What is
he reason?
The reason is that today our peo-
lie, instead OF being united in be-
alf Of common cause, are pulling
nd hauling in different directions.
hey are contending for various ad-
antages for the various sections
nd elements. Somehow we must '
ct that national unity which gave /
S the glorious success Of 1918. We
Iust learn to look at the good of }
lie country as a whole, and not Z
rasp for our own personal and sell '
sh aims. a
Milford chronicle., 1935-11-08
FELTON,

Halloween passed very quiet in
our town. Quite a few visited other
towns. A large number went to
Milford and enjoyed the parade.
There were some beautiful floats
and very pretty decorated automO-
biles. Quite a number stayed to see
the hing dive and water circus.
The FELTON, Avon Club held a very
meeting on Wednesday
with Professor J. c. Messner. super
of Harrington Schools as
guest speaker.
Howard Melvin has returned to
Milford chronicle., 1935-11-08

Oppose-and oppose vigorously
is any amendment which will
greatly increase the powers of
the executive.
President Roosevelt, after the
Supreme Court ruled out the N.
R. A, sought to discredit the
Constitution as an Outmoded doc
ument-a sort Of straight-jacket
which prevented him from fulfill
ing his benevolent intentions to-
wards his fellow countrymen.
He spoke derisively of states
rights, and implied that the ma
tional governments effectiveness
was being sacrificed on the alta
Of the antiquated theory that the
States are virtually sovereign in
their own territory.
Not even States Rights, how
ever, is the real issue. The real
issue is whether paternalism is
to be substituted for the tradi-
tiOnal Federal system To the
New Dealers paternalism is logi-
cal and desirable. They have no
doubt that their ideas of. how the
average American should conduct
his affairs are better than his
own. They want to plan for him,
protect him, guide him and pun
ish him. In other words they
want to govern and they want
him to obey. They are simply ap-
plying in practical politics the
age-old theory that "pOppa knows
best!"
By their tactics the New Deal
ers are trying to force the Re-
publicans and conservative Dem
Ocrats to show cause why a dras-
tic change should not be made
in the Constitution. This is
doubtless good political strategy,
but it is putting the shoe on the
wrong foot. The proper proceed
ure is clear-if the New Dealers
want to change the form of gov
ernment, 1t is up to them to show
why it should be changed and in
what manner. 1t is up to them
to outline in specific terms not
only their objectives but also the
wording of such constitutional
amendments as. they may con-
template.
Their hope is to obtain a blank
check from the country to write
their own amendment and force
it upon the country undigested,
inadequately discussed and not 1
properly understood. They know
that in no other way can they
achieve their purposes Of estab-
fishing an autocratic central gov
ernment.
Here is the real challenge TO |
the Republicans. Their position
is perfectly clear. They stand |
for the penpetuation of the Amer
lean system Of government Of di-
vided responsibilities in which
not only the powers OF each !
In his next article Mr.. Rooseve