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Smyrna times., 1910-05-18
VINEYARDS SHOW DAMAGE
FROM COLD AND FROSTS
GRAPE CULTURE AROUND SMYR-
MA MAY BE AFFECTED
Crop May Be Reduced a Third Other
Crops Only Slightly Hurt Peaches
Seems to be Safe at This Time

The extreme cold weather of the
past few weeks and particularly the
heavy frosts of the past cold sp II
has left in its wake quite a good deal
of damage. Crops have been more
or less affected in all sections of the
State. In Smyrna and vicinity the
greatest damage has been to our
grape vineyards, an estimate being
that third Of the crop has been de-
stroyed. Strange as it may seem
some vineyards were badly affected
while others escaped entirely. The
large vineyards of Mrs. Carter, c. P.
Gears and W. T. Massey are said to
be more or less damaged while c. E.
Speakman claims to have escaped.
The strawberry patches in this sec
tiOn seem to have generally escaped.
From reports it seems certain that
those who planted corn will have to
do it over again. The cold spell has
retarded the ripening of strawberries
and other small fruits If some parts
of the State. Garden vegetable ap-
parently suffered more than anything
else. While some fruit has been
slightly damaged. reports do not in
dicate that the yield will be below
its standard in quantity and quality.
Land Commissioner Thomas A. Smith
of Caroline County, Md, says that
there is every prospect of a large
peach crop this year on the penin-
sula, which includes Delaware and
Maryland. Mr.. Smith is one of the
largest fruit dealers on the Eastern
Shore. The size of the yield car
never be accurately determined unit
after the fall Ct buds. Unfortunate.
ly, says Mr.. Smith, acreage devoted
to peach trees has been greatly re
duced in recent years. Mr.. Smith
is convinced that, despite fears o.
growers of strawberry blooms, were
injured by the frost, the yield of thii
fruit will exceed expectations.
Smyrna times., 1910-05-18
STEALS MARCH ON GRANGE
Rev. j. E. Franklin, New Member,
Wouldn't Ride Goat" Take s. Ele-
phant," M. v. Ford to Lecture.

Smyrna Grange held a very inter-
esting meeting last Saturday even
ing, 14th inst. Besides the regular
business before the Grange, four new
members were initiated into the
orIer, among the number being the
Rev. j. Edgar Franklin, in whom we
expect to have a strong and efficient
g Brother Granger. In lieu of the
traditional goat for riding purposes,
Mr.. Franklin was won't to "spring''
one on the grange by bringing with
him an elephant, as "hobby" 70
ride. Come again brother with your
live stock. On June II at p. m,
past worthy master NJ. V. Ford has
promised to discuss and explain all
of the Grange zodiac, signs and sig
natures. This will be a very inter
esting meeting, all grangers should
be in attendance and become thorough
ly acquainted with the various signs,
more especially the sign Of distress,
as most grangers are generally dis
tressingh in distress. The regular
monthly literary occurs Saturday
evening, the 28th. A good program
is promised. Mrs. Gilbert Pratt has
charge of same. Cor. Sec.
Smyrna times., 1910-05-18
STRAWBERRY SHIPMENTS BEGIN

Cheswold Promises to Be a Lively
Center For the Next Few Weeks.
Cheswold, May 1.-THE beginning
of the strswbe' ry season for 1910 had
it's beginning Monday of this week,
when 20 crates were shipped or sold
on the market at prices ranging from
$2.25 to 1925 per 80 crate. Many
growers predict a shortened crop in
this locality.
Smyrna times., 1910-05-18
uTTLECREEK DREDGING BEGINS
Impr owe ment Will Make Little Greek
Twenty Minutes From Bay.

Raising 81, 900 in cash to start on,
having tired of ever chasing after
National or State aid the business
men of Little Creek have now con-
tracted with the Richards Dredging
Company of Camden, N. j., to dig
them deep water channel to Della
ware Bay. at ten cents the cubic yard
of dredgings removed. The work as
proposed calls for two cuts to be
made, one 500 feet long and another
$50 feet. The two cuts will save
one and quarter miles of channel
travel. Several points of land will
also be cut off, under an arrangement
with the owners. This will make it
possible for large vessels to go in
and out with hay, grain, fruits.
fertilizer, fuel and farming utensils,
with little difficulty. The claim is
that a boat can now reach the bay
from Little Creek in twenty minutes.
Smyrna times., 1910-05-18
REV, HOLMEAD RECEIVES
A CALL TO WILMINGTON
ST. PETERS RECTOR ASKED TO
BECOME CURATE AT ST. JOHNS
Has Not Definitely Decided, But Very
Probable He Will Accept and Enter
Upon His Duties July the First

Rev. Charles Henry Holmead,
rector of ST. Peters Church of this
town, has received a call to become
assistant rector of St. Johns Church,
Wilmington, the weaIthiest and most
influential church in the Diocese of
Delaware. Archdeacnn George c.
Hall is rector of st. Johns and has
been without an assistant for some
time. During the Lenten season
Rev. Mr.. HOlmead exchanged pulpits
with Rev DR.. Hall and so favorable
an impression did he make with the
parishiOners that the vestry of that
church decided to extend him a call
to become DIR. Halls assistant at a
substantial salary. The Smyrna rector
is now holding the matter under ser
ious consideration and while he has
made no definite announcement, it is
most probable he will accept. His
parishioners and many friends of
Smyrna are loathe to part with him
and the thought of losing him after
such pleasant year of work and
fellowship is deeply regretted. MIR.
Holmead came to Smyrna and preached
his first sermon on April the Is, 1863.
Smyrna times., 1910-05-18
SERMON TO GRAND ARMY MEN

Rev. Thomas L. Poulson D. D., Will
Talk to Them at AsburY Church.
The veterans of the Grand Army
and the members of the Junior Order
of American Mechanics will worship
at Asbury M. E. Church on Sunday,
May 20, at which time Rev. Thomas
L. Poulson, D. D., of Ridley Park,
will be the preacher. The veterans
are becoming few and feeble. We
canot do them too great honor. To
hear an "old soldier preach to old
soldiers will not be our privilege
much longer.
Smyrna times., 1910-05-18
A HUSBAND HAS NO RIGHTS
That Is, He Has No Vested Interest
In His Wife's Property.


In His Wife's Property.
The Court of General Sessions on
Saturday decided that husband has
no vested right in the property of his
wife. The question came up when
Caleb E. Burchenal and Horace G.
Eastburn, representing the Law and
Order Society, opposed the applica-
tion of George Blackburn for a liz
cense for the hotel at Hare's Corner,
on the ground that Eugene D. R.
Sutton, who had signed the license
application, was not a freeholder. 1t
developed that Mrs. Sutton owned the
property which the husband thought
he had a legal interest in. Will
liam H. Cooper, ,Jr. Esq. who appeared
for Blackburn, argued that Sutton was
a freeholder within the meaning of the
statute by the courtesy of his wife,
but the court ruled otherwise. Coun-
sci for the Law and Order Society
thereupon informed the court that
without Mr.. Sutton's signature the
required number of signatures by
-freeholders did not appear on the
license application. Mr.. Cooper
then withdrew the application.
Smyrna times., 1910-05-18
DWELLING AT LISTONS LIGHT

John F. Owens Lowest Bidder For
Building 1t, But Award Was Withheld
Bids were opened Saturday at the
lighthouse office in Wilmington for a
dwelling at Liston's rear light.
John F. Owens of New Castle, was
the lowest bidder. The contract has
not been awarded, and it is not known
what action will be taken. The bids
follow: John F. Owens, IS, AIS:
Walter ]. Thompson, Wilmington,
Sc, 651. "a; James S. Hirons, Dover.
81, 100; the McManus Contracting
Company, Philadelphia, 81, 276; A.
c. Clark, Delaware City, IS, 4S7.
Smyrna times., 1910-05-18
SMYRNA TO SEND DELEGATES

Twentieth Century Club Will Be Ably
Represented At State Federation
The Twentieth Century Club of
Smyrna elected Mrs. Harry Tschudy,
Mrs. F. E. Postles and Mrs. Vernon
Lay Phillips as delegates to the State
Federation of Women's Clubs to be
held at Georgetown, Del, June I'd
and Sd, and Mrs. W. d. Hudson,
Mrs. W. Fl. Stayton and Miss Anna
Hough as alternatcs. Cor. Sec.
Smyrna times., 1910-05-18
COLORED CONFERENCE CLOSES
Rev. johnson Succeeds Rev. Edwards
at Bethel Smyrna Other Changes

Rev. johnson Succeeds Rev. Edwards
at Bethel, Smyrna Other Changes
The A. NJ E. Conference for this
district, closed its session at West
Chester on Monday night, and the
following appointments were an
nounced: Wilmington district John
l. H. Watkins, presiding elder;
Bethel, R. W. Frickland; Allen, NJ.
c. Brooks; Concord, J. c. Moore
Laurel, c. F. Warfeld; Seaford, F.
]. Oliver Greenwood, J. H. Hens
ley; Milton, R. W. Wright; Frank
ford, J. M. Holland; Georgetown,
NJ. P. Jackson; Milford, G. R. Cover
dale; Harrington and Grove, to be
supplied; Frederick, J. H. Holden;
East Frederick. Elsey Young; Fred
erica Chapel, w. H. Jackson; Wyom-
ing, w. c. NJ. Watkins; Star, B. F.
Lloyd; West Dover, J. 1. Mitchell; /;
Dover, J. W. Morristown; Clayton
J. H. Lee; vt. Friendship, Will, II
Steward; Smyrna, W. J. Johnson /;
Mt. Zion, B. B. Hoxter; Middletown,
Henry Young; Moore's Chapel V. H.
Harris; Shorter, J. -. L. Porter !;
Grant Chapel, c. H. Water; Camden,
c. V. Monk.
Smyrna times., 1910-05-18
ASBURY CHURCH NOTICES
Rev. A. S. MowbraY D. D., Pastor,
Calls Attention to Services of Week

Kew. a. D. MoWbraY D. D., Pastor,
Calls Attention to Services of Week
The services for the coming Sab
bath will be as follows: Glass at
$50, morning sermon at 10. 80, Sun
day School at 2, Epworth League
at 7.15, and evening sermon at 8
O'Clock. Preaching by the pastor. -
Prayer meeting tonight at s o'clock.
The topic, that of the Sunday lesson
for next Sunday is 1.-The Death of
John the Baptist. Children Day
music will be rehearsed at the Sun
day School session on Sunday after
noon. .-Messrs. Joseph Smithers, Levi
Anthony and J E. Hoffecker are
serving as q committee in behalf of
the Official Board to raise funds for
the various property improvements
now under way, as we'll as for coal
and insurance. AS might be expected
the committee is meeting with a
generous response. The Junior
League will meet as usual at 2. 80 on
Saturday afternoon. After the class
work the children will be given an
hour of play on the lawn. All friends
and parents of the Juniors are cor
daily invited to attend, Entrance
by way of the church. The usual
custom of having the Sunday School
at noon during the summer and the
Sunday evening service at twilight
will be continued and go into effect
the first Sunday in June.
Smyrna times., 1910-05-18
NO APPEALS ARE GRANTED
FROM NEW ASSESSMENT
COUNCIL FOR FIRST TIME IN
MANY YEARS GRANTS NONE
Tax Rate Fixed at the Same Old Rate
of 43 Cents on the Hundred
Dollars - Other Business.

of 43 Cents on the Hundred
Dollars - Other Business.
For the first time in many years,
Smyrna Town Council has refused to
grant an appeal from its town as
sessment. At a meeting of Council
Friday night, with all present except
Councilman Wright, the Board of
Appeals who sat to hear complaints
on the assessment of Assessor Henry
S. Anthony, reported six appeals.
Among these Council noted a few
who come up annually before the
Appeal Board and since most of the
complaints were considered of triv-
ial matter, Council refused to grant
any and the assessment made by
Mr.. Anthony went through without
change The total, real and personal
amounts to about the same as last
year which has for years been around
or about million dollars. On mo-
tiOn the tax rate was fixed for the
coming year, the same as heretofore
which is 43 cents on the hundred
dollars. Discount Days was fixed
for May %, 30,31, and as will be seen
by advertisement elsewhere the
usual rebate of six per cent will be
allowed for all taxes paid on these
dates. The poll tax was fixed at
$1.00.
Wall Around Standpipe too Costly
Secretary H B. Grieves, who was
instructed at previous meeting to
get estimates for erecting a stone
wall around the standpipe and pro-
posed fountain, made his report to
Council and submitted bids from
Smyrna, Wilmington ana other stone
contractors ranging in price from
$585. 90 to $1090 90 for the wall alone.
The cost of the work to be done was
much higher than expected and caused
interesting discussion in which Coun-
Gil finally came to the conclusion that
there was too much money in a stone
wall for Council to tackle at this
time and it was decided to adopt
some other and cheaper plan. Just
what this will be was not definitely
decided. 1t may finally be terraced
with a pretty grass plot. Council
would no doubt have taken up with
the stone wall proposition but owing
to the expense of interest money fol-
the street improvement fund and
other general expenses, it was
deemed advisable to take up wit!
some more economical plan.
New Cutters on Lower Main Stree
Upon the request of the property
owners residing on Main street whC
recently received notice from Council
to pave their cutters, the Street
Committee will do the work at one
time and see that it is done uniform
ly. The property owners will eacl
bear their share of the expense. /
is the intention of Council to begir
at Chestnut street the southern ter
minus of the vitrifed block and tt
lay cutters on both sides of the stree
down as far as Lake Como. The
cutters have been ordered as a pro
lection to the macadam street whicl
joins up to the paving block. Tn
lot of vitrified blocks taken over b.
President Reynolds after the stree
work was completed are going fast
and those who do not avail them
selves of the chance may never agai
have opportunity TO get them cheap
Smyrna times., 1910-05-18
Anniversary of Old Episcopal Church

The 2O6th anniversary of Old st.
Anne's Episcopal Church will be
held on Sunday, June 18th. Rt. Rev.
F. j. Kinsman, S. T. d. assisted by
the rector, Rev. P.L. Donaguhay, and
perhaps some visiting members of the
clergy, will have charge of the SER
vice,
Smyrna times., 1910-05-18
DELAWARE BOY HoNOREo AT %
Appointed Engineer of Kent County,
Maryland, BY Governor Crothers

Maryland, BY Governor Crothers
Isaac Gibbs, Jr. an engineer grad
uate Of Delaware College, who has
been assisting in road work in this
State for some time, has gone to
Chestertown to be sworn in as engi-
neer for Kent County, Md. under ap-
peintment of Governor Crothers of
Maryland. There was some objection
to the new appointee last week,
because he is only 23 years old, and
therefore the youngest man holding
Office under the governor of Maryland.
Smyrna times., 1910-05-18
Auxiliary to Meet at St. Peter, Smyrna

The annual meeting of the Jr.
Auxiliary of the Diocese of Delaware
will be held in St. Peters Church,
Smyrna, on Saturday, May 21st. 1t
promises to be an interesting meet
ing.
Smyrna times., 1910-05-18
Luther j. Emerson, Dies at Los Angeles

Cheswold, May 17.-Luther James
Emerson, former resident of Ches-
void, died at the Angelus Hospital,
Los Angeles, CAL, April 81, 1910,
of Bright's disease. He was born
in Hancock, VT, January 20, 1853
and was son of the late James w.
Emerson, of Cheswold, Del.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20
CREAMERY FOR COVE
Company 0rganizedon Cooperative Plan to Manufacture Creamery Butter
 and Ice Cream.

Cove, Jan. 17.-Through the personal efforts of F. c. Wilsey, an experienced creamery oper- ator who came here from Oiloam Springs several weeks ago, an en- terprise has been organized that will not only prove great benefit 10 the business interests of Cove, but to the farmers Of the sur rounding country. It is a cor poration consisting of busiues
 men and farmers that will operate on the cooperative plan for the manufacture of creamery butter and ice cream, and for the pur- chase of all kinds of country pro- duce, fruits, etc. The promoter, Mir. Wilsey, is an experienced creamery and ice cream man and will not only manage the plant, out will hold large block of tbe stock. According to the terms of
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20
WILL BENEFIT ARKANSAS
Census of 1910 Will Show Wonderful Advancement Farmers Should
 Cooperate With Officials.

The emphasis that the Census Bureau is giving the matter of securing accurate agricultural statistics for the 1910 census will be of great value to this state. Arkansas has made great strides during the past ten years and every farmer in the state should heartily cooperate w:th the cen sus officials in affording complste informa ation.
 Section 8 of the act authorizing the Thirteenth Census provides that:
 "The schedules relating to ae- riculture shall include name. color, and country of birth of occupant of each farm; tenure, acreage of farm, acreage of wood land and character of timber thereon; value of farm and i'm provements; value of farm i'm plements; number and value of live stock on farms and ranges; number and value of domestic animals not on farms and ranges; and the acreage of crops planted and to be planted during the year of enumeration, and the acreage of crops and the quantity and value of crops and other farm products for the year ending De- cember 3l next preceding the en enumeration.
 The farmer eau render the Gen. sus Bureau and the public at large an inestimable service by preparing an accurate account of his farm operations for the year ending December 3l, 1909, and by making an inventory on April Is, 1910, of all his farm posses sions. (From George B. Cook, State Supt. of Public Instruc- tion.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20
GAINED THEIR POINT
FORFEITURE CLAUSE TO GO IN CORPORATION BILL AT INslS-
 FENCE OF INSURGENTS.
THE MEASURE TO BE RE-DRAFTED
Senators BrIstow, La Toilette, Cum nins and Deliver Had Opposed the Bill Because No Provision Was Made for Punishment of vioIators.

Washington. Jan 19.-The admins tration's federal incorporation bill will have a forfeiture clause. That was announced from a source that leaves no reasonable doubt of it's correct ness
 The announcement means that the senate insurgents. or progressives, as they prefer to call themselves, have won at least start in their contest. The first draft of the bill, as placed in the hands of the senate committee on judiciary, did not contain any refer ence to the possible forfeiture of charter granted to a corporation by the government, no matter how much such a corporation might abuse its privileges The senate progressives became insurgents on that subject at once. They took one look at the bill and began to say they would fight 1t to the last if important changes were not made, indicating that the lack of a forfeiture clause seemed to them fatal defect.
 State charters in all, or nearly all, of the states have clauses setting forth the conditions on which the charter may be forfeited. and expert ence has demonstrated that the only punishment that really makes a cor poration be good is to forfeit it's char ter. The insurgent senators, Bristow, LaFollette, Cummins and Deliver, are accustomed to being pretty much alone in their efforts, but in this case Borah of Idaho. not always in sym pathy with the insurgents wing, be- came a positive opponent of the meas ure as proposed. Brown of Nebraska left the senatorial reservation and Senator Clapp protested against the measure. Nelson baked on the ad- ministration program. It soon be- came apparent that the bill would have a hard time in the senate, and though 1t was ready ten days ago. when the presidents message was first made public. the bill has not yet been introduced.
 Recently the attorney general has been consulting senators who haye studied the subject. and then comes the announcement that there will be reddraft of the bill with forfeiture clause.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20
NEW LUMBER COMPANY
The Clark -Curless Company Buys Mena Supply Company Property-Mr.
 Embry Goes to Ashdown.

The final transfers have been made by which the Clark Curless Lumber Company opens for business on the property formerly occupied by the Mena Supply Company. and the sand. lime and cement stock and business of the Supply Company is taken over by the Watkins Lumber Company.
 The new lumber company is com posed of k. k. Clark of this city and James Curless, formerly of che Lamb-Davis Lumber Company of Leavenworth, Wash, who will soon move here with his family from their home at Liberal, Mo. T. w, Clark, the well known lumberman of Mena, will be manager of the business, which will be the whole sailing of construction timber and ties.
 J. H. Embry of the Mena Supply Company expects to go to Ashdo VII, where with A. H. Scoggin he will open lumber and coal yard.
 Mir. Embry expects to go to Ash down Thursday. He will not move his family there for the present.
 Mir. Curless is expected to arrive Thursday.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20
TECHNlCALlTY MAY SAVE THEM
Point Raised In HeInze Case May Keep Morse and Walsh
 Out of Prison.

New York, Jan. 19.-A point of law brought up by the attorneys for F. Augustus Heinze may, if sustained. free Charles w. Morse and John R. Walsh, both of whom were sentenced on charges similar to those pending against Heinze.
 The contention of the Heinze attor- neys was that the entire indictment against him is void because there was Iresent before the grand jury during the examination of witnesses "an un- authorized third party" - John P. Fernsler. public accountant. The district attorney admitted that Ferns Ter had been present, but said that he was appointed advisedly to assist the grand jury in getting an understand ing of the complicated case. But the Helnze attorneys assert that no law can be found authorizing the presence of such a person.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20
Gives Up Rice Growing. .

G. II. Gerken and family of Port Arthur, Tex arrived Sun- day and are visiting at the home of their relative, Nj. H. Profit |. Mir. Gerken's car containing his household goods and stock, among which IS large flock of fine chickens, will probably ar rive today. MT. Gerken expects to Inrchase farm and make his home here. He has been growing rice in Texas, but states that he has 900 barrels on hand and is only offered $2 barrel. Rice cannot be grown at such prices without great loss and MT. Ger ken decided to come to Polk county.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-01-20
SEPARATE STATEHOOD SURE
Congress to Reserve Right to Pass on Constitutions of Arizona
 and New Mexico.

Washington, Jan. 1S.-Bills provid. ing for separate statehood for Arizon7 and New Mexico will be passed by tho present session of the Sixty-first con gress. The opposition in the senate was dissipated at White house con ference and the house is already in line with this legislation, which Is in accordance with the recommendations of the Republican national platform. Senator Beveridge made the positive statement that bill providing for separate statehood would be enacted into law at the present session.
 It Is known the proposed measure will differ materially. however. from sne enabling act under which the state of Oklahoma came in. Senator Beve- ridge and his associates have had charge of the statehood matters for ten years in the senate and one of the members said that profit would be talk en of the experience gained in the Oklahoma case and provision made for he submission of the constitution for the two new states to congress before statehood was finally granted.