POUR ... or.FAX flTY SENTINEL. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 1. 1*23 — — .... — " • * : "" " ~ • : PER SO \ A L S 1 of Pennsylvania, :w. I* E R s O N A I- S nivcr.-ity of Pennsylvania.

Ocean City Sentinel OCEAN CITY PRINTING AND PUBLISHING CO. ^ P. J EVANS. Editor LEWIS L. BARRETT. (tiasnl Business Mmwvn *fc" 'm. mttTjimnfir i^"br'Ml»riror«l hs»ds THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 1. 1923

ZONING Within the span of the last week, we have received four communications, from rentiers desiring information upon a verity of-subjects. covering the vast territory of enquiry, from coal shortage to theology. One correspondent revives a subject, which loomed large liefore the public in the nature of a -nine day sensation." a few months past, with a series of very pertinent questions. (1) What does zoning imply? (2) Is it not an infringement on the rights of the individual, to aay what, or what not, he shall build on the ground he has purchased ? (3) What are the benefits to be derived from Zoning? (4) Is it not a fact that Zoning is unconstitutional, an.l therefore will not stand in a court of law? Out of courtesy to a reader we must endeavor to answer his questions. Whether to his satisfaction or not is a moot question; for judging from the tenor of his letter, our correspondent's mind is fully made up, and a man convinced against his will, is of the same opinion ' still. I. Zoning has been defined variously by different authorities. A simple definition is "the application of comnun sense to city building." Slightly paraphrased, the above definition might be improved into "the application of common sense, and justice to all public regulations, governing the usage of private real estate. Or again, if our correspondent has a preference for the style of definition, made popular— or unpopular— by the late Herbert Spencer, we might offer, "Zoning involves a transformation by civil inhibition, from heterogeneity and incongruity, to homogeneity and congruity in i city architecture." To be more explicit however. Zoning signifies an agreement entered into by the inhabitants of a community, which will have for Its purpose, a definite and scientific plan of city architecture. Certain sections are selected for business purposes, others for purely residential. Of the latter, one portion is marked out for cottages, and bungalows; another for resiliences of a more pretentious character. This in simple terms is impl^d by Zoning, and consists in an honest attempt to provide each district, or section of a city, with just such protection 1 and just such liberty, as are sensible and expedient to that particular district. I Or agpin, to quote from a phamphlet published by the Zoning I Committee, appointed by Secretary Hoover, of the Department of Commerce: "Zoning avoids the error of trying to apply exactly the same ; building regulations, to every part of a city or town, regardless of : whether it is a suburban residence section, or a factory district, or a business and financial center. It fosters dvic spirit by creating confidence in the justice and, stability of the protection afforded." , II. Aur correspondent desires to know "if Zoning is not an in- , fringement on the rights of the individual." We answer: , No, It is not an infringement of the RIGHTS of the individual; | but it is a curtailment of the LIBERTY of the individual. The two are t not identical, and must not be confused one with the other. , As a matter of fact, every law written upon the statute book, is , a curtailment of the liberty of the individual. There is a law which prohibits the writer, from entering anil robbing the correspondent's a house. That law curtails our personal liberty, but is no infringement i upon our rights, because we have no right even in the light of the t most primitive code of ethics,to rob any other person. There is a law which prohibits a person, from driving an auto- ( mobile through inhabited sections, over a certain speed. The law u superficially considered is a curtailment on the liberty of the man, „ who owns the car and pays for the gas. But it does not in the re- t motest degree injure his rights, because he has no right to drive his I j ear, to the ilanger of other persons. The same is true, relative to Zoning. It may be effectively argued' £ it is a curtailment upon the liberty of the individual, to prohibit him to build an unsightly- garage, in the heart of a residential district, t, but it cannot be argued it is an infringement upon his rights, because „ he has absolutely no right, to injure his neighbors, by causing their 'n properties to depreciate in value, by building his garage there. jr They had priority of claim, and if it was a garage he intended to : q. build, be should have selected a more suitable locality. * p The entire fabric of society, is founded and built upon mutual o| curtailment of personal liberty, for the good of the greatest number. If every man and woman were permitted to do what they were in- tll clined, without any form of government and restraint, the last vestige e, of dvilization would dissolve into anarchy and chaos. We have said that Zoning is no other, than the application of n, common sense to city building. However stupid and arrogantly ir" dependent a man might be, he would not think of parking his shoes lc on the piano, or stable the dog in the china closet. Then why should K[ a dty permit its wash-tubs in the living room, the refrigerator in the m bathroom, and the piano in the coal shed? If order is desirable in a home. Is it not as desirable in a dty ? ^ Zoning is no other than an amplification in the, building of a dty, n( of the rules and usages commonly applied in the making of a home. is III. We are asked, "What are the benefits to be derived from Zoning?" In brief they are manifold, and would exhaust the space of ^ a decent volume in presenting a bare inventory. Our space will permit mention of Just two of the benefits. (a) Aestheic. A beautiful well-ordered dty is infinitely more desirable, than a conglomeration of unsightly and repulsive incongni- dc ity. The more orderly and prepossessing the appearance of a dty or town, the greater inevitably its progress and prosperity. Only dimly and imperfectly, do we as yet understand the psychology of environment and its effect in the moulding of character. S° Nevertheless all men know instinctive! y7~that it is easier to live a dean wholsesome life in a garden, than in a slum alley. Statistics further prove conclusively, that the more insanitary, ugly and insightly, the section of a dty, the higher is the rate of .. criminality and immorality among the people inhabiting the quarter. (b) Economically. Segregate a section of a dty for business PL purposes, anil logically, the assurance that all business must be carried on in that quarter, will enhance its value to business men. The same is obviously true of the residential areas. The fact that naturally broad-minded, and dvic-spirited men, are becoming everywhere, strong advocates of Zoning, is indicative of its p0 ralue. TV. Our correspondent desires to learn if It Is not unconstitutional | in.

anil would m.; stand test in a court of law. The constitutionality of Zoning is a question, upon .which Jgwyers an are rerv " ,.-h divHed. The ... »,.,w*..fc .• -.all. .. much atfvi.led upon the constitutionality of the eighteenth an.: nineteenth amendment. One able lawyer we know. i« firmly coniino ■ of the uncon-tituti- nal-t; f Zoning, anil equally a firmly <• . i • upon the constitutionality of the Volstead acts; yet both are essrntiallv curtailment- of personal liberty. The question ha- n«t been' prop.-rlv trie. i in a court of law, hi. as a matter of fact, tne chances that it ever will, are very remote. The statement is made advisedly for ,-pecific reasons. There are cities not fat distant, which have adopted Zoning. In some it has been in force for a number of years. Yet it is a noteworthy fact, that in - no single instance, has the constitutionality of the Zoning law- beet, tested in a tourt of law. I Why ? The reason is not far to seek. In such cities Zoning was g adopted, at the wish of the people, ascertained by a referendum, and ^ c onsequently, no Ami would, for example, purchase land for the erecof his liberty, with regard to his private property, will hesitate a long ^ time liefore couititfg social abloquy and ostracism, by attempting to reverse the decree '..of the people in a court of law-. On the other haluC all who purchase property in a zoned city, do so with a full knowledge of the existing regulations and restrictions. consequently, no man would, for example, purpose land for the erection of a department store in a section restricted for private residences. An amusing incident is related of one person,, living in what is probably the most completely and perfectly zoned city in this state. t The gentleman is notoriously well known, for his grouchy car - tankerous disposition. Nothing pleases him so much as fighting the y powers that lie. n This gentleman conceived the idea of building a poolroom parlor. in the heart of a residential section. , The authorities objected, anil his Contrariness vowed he would ,, resort to the law. In fact he began action, but the ostracism and e boycott, became so prdRoumed. the citizens rescuing his defiance towards the law of their own making to such 'a degree, the mJr. was glad to capitulate and cry "Kamerad." f This in fact is the reason why, the constitutionality of Zor.ir.g has . never been put to a thorough test. The above incident occurred when Zoning was in the experimental ,,i-:age. By this public opinion is rapidly veering around in favor of Zoning, particfilarly with abumlant evidences of it* value accumulating . | yearly; and some of the leading jurists and lawyers of the country. „ • have expresaed the opinion, that there are few- .if any courts of law, ! which would tieclare against the constitutionality of Zoning. The dis- . position of the courts is becoming increasingly more pronounced, in - support of administrative and governmental autonomy, and judges, . would hesitate to declare unconstitutional, the action of a community, , that had agreed through a referendum of he people, to any specific t policy of government, providing it cannot be proved, that the policy , reacted treasonably against the federal government. r. It is for the above reasons we sav, that there seems very little ' possibility, in this day and age, of the constitutionality of Zoning being r tested in a court of law. This however should be borne in mind: Zoning is in every sense i t admirable if adopted in time, before a community is built up. Adopted • ' afterwards it is an expensive luxury'HERESY AND HERETICS ' - Another correspondent desires information, upon a matter some- | what foreign to the editorial columns of a newspaper. It would seen: 1 from the letter, ^hat the imbroglio raging around the person and view- ' of the Rev. Percy Stickney Grant, who for a period of thirty years, ; occupied the incumbency of the Protestant Episcopal Church of ! the Ascension in New York City, was the subject of a very heated > discussion between the correspondent, and "three others of our Son- 1 day School class." » /; It would appear moreover, that our eorrespomlent stood alone (. against her friends in defense of the rector. As doubtless Is generally f known. Dr. Grant will probably lie called upon to face an ecclesiastical P tribunal, on o charge of heresy. ^ The controversy was provoked, by a sermon preached by Dr. „ Grant, in which he poured ridicule an.l contempt upon the practice- ' a of the church, and upon its articles of faith. The formei, Dr. Grant j i stigmatized a- "inherited from the age of witch-craft, magic, and I taboo." Dr. Grant'- major offence however, was hi- denial of the divin- • ® I of Christ. It is doubtless further known, that Bishop .'ianning has requested b . Grant, either to recant or resign from the Episcopal ministry. t Apropos of this, our corresponds writes, "Are we reverting back e the religiou- tyranfty and persecution" of the middle ages ? Are t , we likely to see the martyr-fires lit onte more In America? Do you j, l not consider the Bishop is exceeding his right and authority, in ask- p ring Dr. Grant to vacate his charge? I consider the Bishop's attitude I quite un-American, an.l un-Christlan. If such conduct is allowed to ~ the time will come when no person will lie allowed to hold an ■ [ opinion of his or her own." ^ Now since our correspondent's enquiry .Iocs not affect matters of £ exergeses, theology, or church canon, but is purely one of G ethics, we may attempt to answer her in the pages of the Sentinel. Frankly we do not think Bishop Manning "has exceeded his right an.l authority." As a matter of fact the Bishop has proved himself " through the controversy, the embodiment of Christian gentlemanlincs-, F tolerant and courteous. Bishop Manning compells admiration for his splendid poise of character, while his letters to Dr. Grant, are remarkable for their brotherly tone. Bishop Manning's request that Dr. Grant resign the pulpit and 7 parish, must lie judged purely from an ethical standpoint. We are not in the remotest degree concerned here .with Dr. Grant's views, it not our province to repudiate or approve Dr. Grant's theology. [< In the last analysis the situation is very simple. Dr. Grant, in * his ordination vows, pledged himself to uphold the articles of faith. * and the practices of the church. For thirty years he has received a regular salary for so doing. Now, it appears that Dr. Grant can no longer believe or teach the'of .that particular church. Very well; then let him no longer , remain innhc ministry of that church. let it lie granted for the sake of argument, that Dr. Grant is ab-.' j solutely correct in his theology, and the church wrong. Pride should! I prevent him from receiving his living from a Church, which teaches a ' 1 false doctrine; while conscience should preclude him from remaining within the pale of a Church, guilty of promulgating error. No per.-on questions Dr. Grant's right to change his theological; views, but he certainly has no right to teach them in an Episcopal' pulipt and church, supported by Episcopal money. To strip the situation an.l controversy of all ecclesiastical trappings, and make it more comprehensible to the lay mind, may we f employ a simple illustration. There arc two banking institutions in Ocean City. Let it be sup-' I posed the writer is employed by either one of the two. Evidently he would be expected to promote the interests of the. I institution, under which he was employed. But what' would I* said of j K

'him. if he denounced the "metK-.: . n a:, vested "bunk.- • aU t, :t in An analog'.'., en-,- that -f I ■>. t).-...i..-epb i'-uk.T ' it.- T. ■ GRAND CONCERT IN PHILA. FOR SEASHORE HOME Settlement was Made for : the Property Early In e / ' November Trier. :- and patrons, of the Sear. shore Home for Babies, in Phila- d delphia an.l the vicinity; are for- ti j rr.ulatinp plans for a Grand Bene- , fit Concert, to be given at the Met- '' tropolitan. Opera House. Phila.iel- j e phsa. on April 16thi I, It is anticipated the concert witTd' he one of the musical events of the s yaer. Apart from the worthiness ^ of the cause for which the concert -■ will be given, an institution and a I work which should not fail to ap- ^ f peal to all lovers of children, the " U concert will be one of such mbsi- i; cal and artistic excellence, that it >-| should prove a source of great fir' nancia! help to the home. f' The promoters are sanguine the n proceeds of the event, will be" sufficient to liquidate the note, which ti falls due at the time. It is a pleasure to report that u c the Seashore Home for Babies, is j, F progressing finely, and plans are "I !>eing pushed forward toward- an e early opening" of the Home this ' A settlement was made for the I. • property in November. By rease on of its location, the commodious ; £ and well appointed building, all j." facilities are at hand,-if the inati" tution is given the support it deserves, for the accomplishment of a noble work. The value of the service render- , ed to the nation by the Home, and restitutions of a similar nature ' cannot be overestimated. • A month or two by the seashore I breathing the pure air of the sea. I and scientifically fed, to a child . born and reared in a crowded incate the beginnings of an insidious disease, and lay down the I foundations of healthy, vigorous The officers and members of the Golden Rule Society, under whose 1 j auspices the Home was founded, ei and is being directed, are with all m encouraged by, and ki 'proud of the success which has at- be tended their labors since the work began — just six months ago. , A circular letter was sent outjt" before the Christmas season, and 1 the generous response it brought th enabled the Treasurer, Miss Ida K. in: to pay some outstanding I M bills, and repay some money kind- iu ■ loaned to make the necessary : payments on the property. th That it may be made public ;al

r; W Hie lank? 1 |W'»| . When Dr. I nmpla-ll We opened the Ocean City Se:. shore II iif for Babies. Augu-i I. Philadelphia. Camden ami Vicinity. Forty -two children were number this coming year, as the building i- large an.l particularly we!1 itiftpliM tor the purpose. chase' o^thc property was made net price paid for the building was 5 1 1 ,000. It was listed for #12.000. but the price was reduced the agent. J. William Morrison "donating hi- conirrtl-sion "f T5W. and the owner. Dr. Allen Cor.-on. ' The First m National Bank of Ocean City is cnc uraging the onpi i-o and ha.- furnished #:.,000, which is secured by a Aral mortgage on the building. Mayor Joseph G. Champion. City Solicitor Andrew C. Bo-weP und other prominent resident.- of Ocean City are deeply interested in the proThe work is supported by volunw/trust that' we may have your moral and financial -upport and show your good will we are giv"offering" ' i" ' the enclosed IheVrea - u re M 1 --"ida*" K "Bauer. North Broad Street, Philadelphia on or - after "Brotherly Da*'." Monday, December M. May your heart be ^ filled with Sincerely in His Name. J11I.IA R. HAZARD, Pre-. Golden Rule Society, laical Committee Rev. ("has. F. N. V -gel in Rev. John Handley Hovvard B. Stainton Charles Read C. H. Shoemaker E. M. Sutton Chns. B. Powell Dr. M, B. Stannnrd Mr- Elizabeth W. Gandnv Mrs. Warren Smith Mr-. Vernon Smith Mi-. Sterling Cole 0 » DESIRE TO GIVE THANKS Mis. Samuel Russell desires to' make a public expression of her. gratitude, to the many friends who; manifested towards her. so much kindness in the time of her recent Thank- is also given to all who' sent flowers, u-sured that every j token was deeply appreciated. ; Mrs. Russell further requests' special mention might be' made of the member.- of the First; Episcopal Church, and its pastor, Dr. John Handley. ; Especially helpful were all withi sympathy and beautiful flor-i al tribute.

MONEY TO LOAN ON MORTGAGE No waiting for two weeks to know if you can get it; we can tell at Bargains in Bay and Ocean front properties. Choice cottages for mle. Also lots for investment and for improvement— the choice of City. Apply to J. M. CHESTER & CO, Ocean City, N. J. Calai* lnwur»r>o« Elwing T. Corson REALTOR ASBURV AVE. OCEAN CITY. IM . -J. All business transacted through this office is in accordance with the slogan This office docs and maintains strictly a brokerage A s»irtomole'^dnAr0tv!- y 1'ntcrM,'d ,n t^rsonal speculation." Results: . Fhc "bov# principal profits both Seller and Buyer. for listings and maks your headquarters with Clayton Haines Brick— REALTOR 411 EIGHTH ST. OCEAN CITY N. J. FROM EVERY POINT OF VIEW HI Safe Deposit Protection is advisable for your valuables. | I "rchssm&wK .

a recent week end with his p^. Mi. and Mr-. Norvelle Sluirpe . nt . Mr. ami Mrs. B. F. Goetz of ., ... ttlantic City. Mr. .. « ity. Mr. Goetz has recently • i- now number of the unacted considerable aU.mio! , tic Citv Gazette- Review re fi m the "Varsity cnach. a * a pre!> ; mr. ma, i I „f \l :. . ... well Mrs. C. I.. Marshall of Hnutjim. I k , v. ummer visitor. Valley, l'a. spent a few ,!a„ I::, P. Sharp.-, of Yim-liind. h" Mr" Mr-. R I .. .. I. luffiel.l, ,3i Wesley Avenu* I \ | enrich of Philadelphia. Ma)or 3,'«, Mrs. E. O. Howef I , vi-it-.i - t.1 this accompanied by C. E. Moore mo to red recently from Swaintun tj] ,,ip til t hi - re-oit. Mrs. Frank Trimbcl of Strath- 1 Mi-- Emffy B'ocbslei of this | mere w:i- n recent visitor. Ci y w:i- a recent visit.* t- Phila- Mi— -I'hoebe Doughty, reeentl; I ,, . iiclphia. entertained her niece Mrs. Flon 1 The numcmu- friend- '"ity Row en of Atlantic City. Commissioner E. 1. forsoii. wilV Mr. and Mrs. Fre.1 Pontiert be gla.l to hear he i- recovering fmnicrlv residents of this city splendidly, from an attack of the in: tvvho have iieen making ihei: 'Flu. Mr. Corson was taken ill. !;• me in the Quaker City have re while attending the National turned, ami arc said to I* con- ' Roa.h. 1 '.invention, held in Chi- templalir.K the buildbiR of a hom» cage, lie recovered sufficiently to here. ■re make the return journey home, hut It i- anticipated that Mis. Mas- 1 in- V a- compelled t.. lake to his Isrd. s.-y will I* aide to leave the insti- 1 *r Director- Corson was aide to at- : . this week. toi d the nieeling of tiie Commis- Mr. and Mrs. Granville Stcelmat I "V • -1 - . i: Monday . have left for Sunny Florida, when I Augustus Goetz, who is enrolled they propose to spend the winter! :r ;.g the student body of the, until the month of April. G'-'N'bRAL HAULIfSiGi .SfincI Gravel Top Soil WM. HAYES, 233 Asbury Ave. 11 ,,f ^ HUR EY-JONF S CO. HURLEY-JOT? C. ■">. o- WALTCR « CHATTIN & SON. Man*. 1116 ASBURY * v i ur Barclay and McCorkle ^ SAND. PEBBLES, TOPSOIL. CEMENT. BRICK and ;l BLOCKS— I-ia, 8-in. and 12-in. wide Agent for PHOENIX PORTLAND CEMENT r,!2 EIGHTH STREET Phone 372-M jy ^ 1 DM) VOL ENJOY YOI R DINNER? j It is stated on the authority of medical statistics that American! -uiTer more front -tomach ailments. — Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Gastric- . ity, — than any other nation. Americans can afford to indulge even whim of appetite and taste; while it is characteristic of the Amcricar iemperinent to take chances. Result: An Impaired Digestive ApChiropractic helps the stomach to properly function, and other organs to eliminate waste. An impingement of the nerve centers, controlling the alimentary tract, allow- undigested food in the stomach ti ferment and putrify, and flood the blood tracts with deadly poisons Take no chances. Consult a Chiropractor and enjoy your dinner. CALL ON 1 DR. D. M. RICHARDS | LA MONTE HOTEL EIGHTH STREET j i | «i 1 CHASSIS New Price I235i Think of it} For only $235 j you can now buythis efficient, economical and reliable Ford ' !j With a body to suit your. |! needs, it enables you to immej diately increase your trade j zone, satisfy more customers, reduce your delivery costs and make more money. Buy Now. Terms if desired. EDWARD G. KURTZ Allkoriild Ford Satis sad Ssrvics 908 Atbury Ave., Ocean City, N. J. I I