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Smyrna times., 1911-12-06
DUPONT ENGINEERS LEAVE
Col. McComb Ordered Boulevard Sur
veyors From His Farm, Near Claymoni

Col. McComb Ordered Boulevard Sur
veyors From His Farm, Near Claymont
There is one farm in Delaware
that the two million dollar boulevard
which General 7. Coleman Dupont
will build and present to this State,
will not cross. 1t is the tract of
Colonel James C. McComb, likewise
millionaire, at Claymont. 1t was
learned that five engineers in the
employ of DUPONT were ordered by
McComb from his property when
they began a survey thereon last
Wednesday. They left. McCOmb
says he did not object to the men
personally, but he does not want any
boulevard or any kind of road on his
place. When the engineers set up
their instruments in front of the
mansion and arranged to make a
survey diagonally across the hand
some farm of two hundred and sixty
five acres, the owner appeared and
asked by whose authority they were
proceeding. "We are acting on the
authority of General DUPONT, was
the reply of the man in charge of
the surveyors. elf that is your
authority" McComb continued "you
will have to get off. 90 not allow
any one to survey on my place. "
When the engineers obeyed without
a protest Colonel McComb told them
they were welcome to gun or fish on
the property or to dine with him at
his home. my only reservation, "
he said, SIS that you do not kill any
foxes His stipulation regarding
the foxes was made because he is an
active fox hunter. He has fifty
three hounds on his farm and eight
horses of thoroughbred strain. He
participates in several fox hunts
each week. He stated that this was
the first time he ever ordered any
one from his farm; that he does not
want his property interferred with
and wants to live and die there.
He has owned and resided on the
place for twenty-seven years, his
father having bought it in 1870.
Claymont marks the connection of
the proposed boulevard with the
State of Pennsylvania.
Smyrna times., 1911-12-06
Valuable Farm Sales at Dover.

In a number of recent farm sales
made at Dover, three of the farms
netted s45, 900, which is regarded as
a high price for Delaware farm
lands thereabouts. The Frank N.
Ames farm of 1876 acres was sold to
George Mason Of Indiana for SIS, 500.
The Rev. NJ. R. Fisher farm to
Alden R. Benson for SIT, 600. The
Joseph R. Neville farm of 113 acres
to Joseph Grower of Johnstown.
Pa, $13, ,O60. Small farms sold in.
clude the john Leer farm of IL acres
to DR.. G. F. Smith, of New York,
for SO, 700; the Sloat lots in Dover
to John Yore for 81, 700; and the
George Walheatet tract of ter
acres near Woodside to Mrs. Nanc!
j. Brown for 81, $50.
Smyrna times., 1911-12-06
AHOueehOId Medicine

That stops coughs quickly and
cures colds is Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound. Mrs. Anna Pelzer,
2526 Jefferson St., So. Omaha.
Neb., says: 81 can recommend
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound
as a sure cure for coughs and colds.
1t cured my daughter of bad cold
and my neighbor, Mrs. Benson, cured
herself and her whole family with
FoIey's Honey and Tar Compound.
Everyoe in our neighborhood speaks
highly of it, For sale by all
druggists.
Smyrna times., 1911-12-06
Fights the Delaware City Trolley

Theodore B. Rogers, it appears,
will fight the passing of the New
Castle and Delaware City trolley
line through his farm south of New
Castle. Last Thursday night he
had two rails of the line removed.
Following conference of MIR.
Rogers with the employees of the
company, the rails were replaced.
A set of bars were laid on the tracks
at the entrance to the farm. 1t
follows that the trolley company
will remove this obstruction before
the first cars pass over the line and
in this case they will assume the
roe of trespasser. 1t is probable
that the case will reach the courts.
Smyrna times., 1911-12-06
Special Values.

Special Values.
just now in Mems Suits and
Overcoats at SIS and $50.
Lots closed out from good
makers who were cleaning mp
Fall Stocks; we are always
open for Standard goods at
attractive prices. Big lines
Of new Overcoats, single and
double breasted with CON
vertible collars at $40 to S35.
Velvet and plain collar Dress
Overcoats at $40 to $40.
Silk lined at $40 to $40. Fur
lined and fur collar Overcoats
at $50 to S1oo. All Standard
goods at moderate prices.
Boys Clothes
Suits, Overcoats and Refers
in all sizes 3 to II years at
$3.50 to $40. Overcoats and
Suits 10 to II years, s. to SIS.
Young Mems, 10 to 19 years,
at S. to $I8.
Holiday Goods
in and reody; buy early and
rest easy; everything here
for Men and Boys to wear,
Clothing, Tailoring, Fur
nishings, Hats and Shoes.
Dstest styles, reliable quail
ties and moderate prices with
satisfaction guaranteed. Win
ter specialties in Clothing,
heavy Underwear and Shoes
for cold and severe weather.
Bsssss. Bisssst MULLINS Gl1thin' Gsti
Best Wilmington. Shoes
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-06
MARCHING TO MANHOOD.

More significant than all the pomp and pa
geantry Of the coronation week the parade
of $4,000 Boy Scouts. recently reviewed by the
king aud queen Of England. No spectacle has
ever been more brilliant than the coronation pa.
rade Thousands Of troops In their dress uni
forms. representing every quarter Of the civil
lied globe, followed the inspiring strains OF
many bands as they marched with waving colors
and flashing bayonets. Officers. conspicuous in
the gilt braid and gaudy decorations of their
rank. sat astride prancing steeds. and the poten-
tates OF many nations rode in state through the
lines OF cheering mutitudes II must have been
sight to stir the most sluggish blood and Kim
die the fires OF enthusiasm in the most indiffer.
ent heart. Yet this procession. representative
OF pomp and power. holds no such significance.
no such rich promise for the future ~ that line
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-06
A HARD DILEMMA FOR A HOT DAY.

Our old friend. Champ Clark. who has been
working many moons for the benefit OF the pub
lie In the halls OF national legislation, is In
hole. He talked patriotism so eloquently. and
30 Eersistently. at all seasons and everywhere
that the nation finally. concluded that he
the only man worthy to fill the shoes of Uncle Joe
Cannon, when that worthy who has himself
gpouted little patriotism occasion. descend
&C from his throne and laid his scepter down.
These fervid and frequent ebulhtions the
part OF the Missouri patriot are liable to cost
him dear; for, be it known. the Speaker OF the
House has more than turned patriotism
Into piunkets by letting loose large ine 81 t5k
upon Chautauqua platforms here and there,
There is act On tho eircnitpnnSs it be the
scream Of La Toilette and the song OF Bryan
that is near so popular as Champs ability 10 ex.
hibit the educated American eagle 1t pays to
be patriot Mark that Especially If that pa
triot can command the gift of synonym and
antonym; can so weave laurels of praise for the
simon pure, and so thunder denuncaton at the
basey treaeherous; soar above the sordid
things of earth and pierce the empyrean blue as
TO lift strong men from their feet and personally
conduct them upon these excursions into the
boundless regions of national enthusiasm and
patriotism. Champ is just that kind OF chap.
Many are the thousands who gladly separated
themselves from a half-dollar apiece to take an
hours ride out into the heavens with Champ
and his eagle.
lie had AN engagement to start on his annual
tour Of talk July LIST, and every word was worth
Its weight in gold. He was TO get 81, 900 week.
But that fellow Underwood aided and abetted
by this same Champ and half-dozen other
chumps, overdid the patriotic business to such
an extent that the Speaker Is held up in Con
gress, and must forego, for how long nobody
knows, the pleasure OF exhibiting the American
eagle and incidentally, of course, of gathering
In few golden eagles on the side.
1t Is safe wager that Champ spent q very
uncomfortable and unpatriotic Fourth. We sus-
rect that the thought OF those disappearing dol
lars disturbed his delightful dreams of Demo-
cratic devotion TO the defense OF dear people
the message he had In his grip for the Chautau-
qua circuit-and caused sigh to minge with
dripping sweat as he sang:
"'Tis better to have loved and lost
Than sometimes to have loved and won .
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-06
THE FINEST FOURTH SINCE THE FIRST
GpI KTU,

The press of the nation is enthusiastic in Its
commentator of the sane and safe method Of
its Observance which obtained In the great ma
3ority of communities in the recent celebration
Of Independence Day. From every section come
reports of splendid programs and entertain
ments, which combined educational and inspira-
tional value, with the JOYOUS abandon Of a real
holiday.
specially gratifying feature Of the day was
the reduction in casualties and CONGREGATIONS A
rev record was established, In that fewer people
were injured and killed and less property de
stroyed than in the previous history of the hol-
iday. Thirteen fatalities marked an hundred
per cent decrease last year, and the injuries
this year were only 294, against l,7S5 in 1910
Giant crackers headed the list. as usual. in the
murder of the innocents, with five victims 10
their credit. Firearms followed as the cause OF
four deaths, and gmpowder and toy pistols pro
nuced two each There were many more deaths
from heat prostration than were attributable to
The. old method of celebration.
II is pleasant TO contemplate that compare
lively few homes are desolate, and so few
hearts despairing. result Of our great ma
Gonal holiday. The thousands who gave patri-
ctic attention 10 appropriate programs. or who
sought recreation in the fields. by the streams
and in the ADJUSTMENTS OF the day, found enjoy
ment and diversion without the former accom-
panyiug wounds and burns. destruction ant
6eath.
The rapidity with which this idea has spread
and the saeceas that has waited upon lis spread
Indicates that the nation, having wandered
while iii the fields of silly and dangerous enthu
Biasm. is returning TO its sanity; and we ma,
now confidently predict the speedy downfall o
dynamite and other explosives as supreme il
The expression Of a nations patriotism The tol
this year, reduced as 1t has been, is still to-
large. Seventeen unnecessary graves deman,
the complete overthrow OF the reign of DANCE
Ind death that has hitherto marked the nation
birthday celebrations
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-06
FIRE DEPARTMENT
IS NOT YET MOVED.
FURTHER DELAY EXPERIENCED
IN GETTING INTO NEW STA
TION HOUSE.

No attempt was made yesterday to
move the old fire department from
the present cramped quarters to the
new and commodious building at
Tenth and cambridge streets. No
one seems to know why the delay.
but 1t would be a great source of con-
venience to the men II they could
be changed to the new quarters.
The building Is entirely complete.
so it Is said, and the equipment il
already to be installed. Many dates
have been announced for the trans
fer, but every time something would
happen or some excuse would DO
made for a further postponement.
Last night no ono could tell when
another date would be set for the
transfer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-06
DOWN WITH DISEASE.

A distinct step forward In public welfare
movements was the establishment at Harvard
University of School of Public Health. Har-
ward the first college in the world to confer
the degree of Doctor of Public Health. and the
first man in the world to win 1t Baltimore
physician. who. at the last commencement. had
completed the course in public sanitation and
hygiene.
The sending forth of this single graduate In
this department suggests an highly important
lne of municipal endeavor. The election of
health boards and health officers is, OF course
old almost the city. But in many-yes.
the majority-of communities the duties OF the
Office have for too long been entrusted to men Of
superficial knowledge. and sometimes to the ver-
lest amateurs. The result was that for years no
intelligent and little active. effort made in
the prevention of disease and the conservation
of public health. Recently, however, the pro-
sefasye eitics have given more and better atten~
ton to this phase OF welfare work. The gradu-
sltion Of this naetar of Public Health marks the
final stage OF the movement and promises the
approaching time when the health of every large
community Will be guarded and safeguarded by
expert supervision.
We noted very recently the appeal OF the ac-
tuary of the Travellers Insurance Company for
public interest in the matter OF municipal SAM
tation Since then the Equitable Life Insurance
Company has established such a department,
and the sole duties OF the expert at its head viii
be to disseminate information by bulletin. con
corning matters relating to the prevention of
disease The signs of general public awak-
ening concerning the importance OF conserving
the public strength and energies by preserving
the public health and this departure at
Harvard leads to hope that soon this new
profession will be in active service in all our
cities.
Expert knowledge of sanitary engineering. OF
scientific methods OF disease prevention and the
control of spreading contagion. II supported on
the one hand by liberal municipal appropria-
tons. and on the other by sufficient legal au.
thority. will work wonders In thu elimination OF
the unsanitary evils OF congested communities.
and the maintenance OF public health.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-06
OF $4,000 boys. clothed In their simple khaki.
that filed into the Windsor Park under the eyes
Of King George and Queen Mary.

OF $1,000 boys, clothed In their simple khaki.
that filed into the Windsor Park under the eyes
of King George and Queen Mary.
The Boy Scout organization is an attempt to
reach boy life at the angle Of easiest approach.
and to develop the boy for the highest future
citizenship by appeal to the best impulses
of his nature. through the medium OF that which
naturally appeals to his heart. The militant
spirit is characteristic of the boy. He loves the
scene OF battle and delights In the daring and
loyalty and courage with which he has idealized
universal characteristic the Boy Scout move
ment bases it's appeal and its activities 1t gath
ers such boys into vast. International organi-
zation, uniforms them, drills them, disciplines
them and pledges them to cleanness Of living
obedience to the dictates Of duty and loyalty to
native land. The movement has in it the prom
Use of splendid success, not only extensively be-
cause of the appeal 1t makes to the imagination
and heart of the universal boy, but also, and
more particu arly intensvely, as it endeavors to
develop it's thousands of members in those ideals
and principles that make for the highest charac-
ter and the most useful citizenship. First, his
interest excited and his loyalty and obedience
won. it then becomes comparatively easy to in
spire ideas and develop character and direct the
youthful life into such channels as issue in no.
BILE and useful manhood.
When King George gazed upon those 1000
boys he looked upon an army of future citizens,
whose characters AS men and citizens will be de-
tnrmined by the conditions obtaining and the
influences operative In the present: whose fu-
ture value national asset, whose future
danger national liability. depends upon the
habits of thought and action they are at present
forming. England Is safe--any nation is safe
when boys generally gathered into such an
organization the Boy Scouts. In our view no
movement contemplating the care and develop
Hlent OF boy life Of modern days is OF such sig
niicant value or holds such future possibilities.
Edmund Burke once said that the days OF chiv-
airy were over. We hope that this movement
which leaped to success almost at the moment OF
Its birth, will demonstrate that a new day of
chivalry has just dawned. and that Its meridian
may witness vast army Of men sworn to the
! defense OF truth and liberty and right
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-06

cred one of the most promising sources OF pros
perity and progress in their plans to improve
the conditions OF rural life and populate the
country with thrifty. energetic and ambitious
settlers There can be no doubt that the West
has outstrpped the East in the development and
successful conduct of agricultural affairs. There
are physical conditions and natural advantages,
to be sure, that the wide praires and the virgin
soil have over the rough, rugged. weil-worked
tilsldes of the East But there are no obstacles
here that can not be. and have not been, over
come by the intelligent application OF scientific
method to agriculture. The lands may be recov-
cred and made productive by means of cultiva-
ton we'll known 10 farmers who keep pace with
modern methods; and by proper rotation Of
crops the fertility OF the soil may be indefinitely
preserved. Moreover. the intelligent adoption
of scientific intensive farming will greatly in
crease the income-bearing and wealth producing
capacity Of farming activities,
In view Of these facts 1T Is highly desirable
that the farmers OF Virginia awaken to the situ-
alton; throw off their naturally conservative at
ttude: begin the immediate improvement of
their own lands and learn the methods by which
the pursuit of agriculture may become more lu-
cratve. In addition to this, they should effect
organizations and adopt plans, through the per-
sistent working Of which outsiders may be att
tracted and persuaded to locate upon and devei-
op the lands now useless and uBproduotive- A
moments thought will reveal the tremendous
advantage to trade and in the production OF
wealth such movement would result in.
The Southern Commercial Congress has been
exceedingly active in this direction They are
seeking to impress upon the Southern mind the
presence, largely unnoticed heretofore. but lying
at our very feet, of wonderful advantages and
opportunities The attraction of population to
seize and develope these opportunities is OF
prime Importance. The securing OF selected Inn
gration--settlers who posses those qualities
essential to snccess-is, in their view the most
hopeful solotion OF the problem. TIE influx Of ar
intelligent, energetic, progressive population
would speedily transform resources and oppor
tunity into successful enterprise and increasing
! wealth.
The whole movement deserves the consdera
ian Of the South and the leaders OF thought
and activity In our Virginia counties would d.
well TO follow the example of the Prince Georgs
people and make definite move in this direc
/ ton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-06
Jacob, OF Forest Hill. are Visiting
at Buckroe Beach. -->--.e

Jacob. of Forest Hill. are visiting
at Buckroe Beach. = -
Mr.. and Mrs. Carter q. Snow and
children left Monday for Otterburn
springs to spend the month of July.
Mr.. r. NJ. Smither left Monday for.
Goshen to spend a month.
Rev. e. v. Badly was the ruest Of
Mr.. r. G. Broddus . few DAYS last
week en- route homo from Philadel-
pnia- where he attended tho alliance.
Mrs. Lynwood c. Moody. who ha.
been the guest OF Mrs. George y.
Gary. left Friday for her home in
North Carolina
Mrs. Fannie r. Mayo left Saturday
FOR Buffalo Lithia Springs to spend
several weekA
Mrs. w. b. Lpscomb. who UNDER
went an operation last week ut john
ston- Willis hospital continues to Inn
prove.
Miss Edith Holt left Tuesday for
Otterburn to visit resatives,,
Joseph Nunnally. OF 1895 Decatur
street. who completed his course In
law at Richmond College while Gle
Ing in the store OF j. 4. Abbott. was
among the successful candidates who
took the State bar examinations in
Roanoke. Hs with possibly practi.
MS profession in South Richmond
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-06

few days ago some judge with the fires of
Independence Day in his soul, gave decision
that the husband who furnished the wherewith-
al was boss of the home. The Vir0intan- Pilot
excaims that the who declared and de-
Tended that theory in his location was liable to
start something. The Inder-A ppcar thanks the
valiant editor OF the Vtrginias-Pilot for reveal
Ing a sad state OF servility. which the Inder-
appeal lacked the nerve to treat The Vtr0intan
suggests that these little harmless thoughts OF
freedom may be appropriately INDUCED on the
Fourth. But that day Is over. We had all just
we'll look for the Jokes and button them on
again
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-06
sweet Cl,alybcate Popular.

Especial to The Richmond virginian. j
SWEET CHALYBEATE. VA, July
Sweet Chalybsate Springs had for
the Fourth one OF the largest gath-
erings for many years. More than
q hundred guests were present In the
dining room. and music was render
ed by the orchestra. The manage
ment looks forward 10 . most sue
cessful season; the guests already
gathered are relieved 70 know thas
they are escaping the Oppressive heat
OF the cities and enjoying the atmo.
sphere of the Allegheny Mountains,
Richmond and Norfolk people pre-
dominate. but the South generally i
well represented, besides the larxor
cities Chicago. Cincinnati ana NeUl
York N.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-06
HAD SEVEN INCHES
DEEP AT CHILHOWIE

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
CHIL4HOWIE. VA. July ga se-
we're hall storm occurred Monday
about noon, doing much damage TO
corn and potatoes. The hail re-
NAMED on the ground for two hours.
and In some places measured seven
inch deep, while many OF the stones
were almost the size Of q guinness
egg.
Mr.. w. e. Umbarger and his bride
returned q few days since from the
East. declaring Boston and New
York ideal cities to spend ones honey.
moon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-06
COUNCIL CREATES OFFICE
OF SANITARY INSPECTOR

Special to The Richmond yirgintan-)
y Kasss r sssss..fttzsgteea re, "a. Jnly s.~-
The town council az rfarriscnburs
last night elected Perry F. Splitter
a member of the HarrisonburS pub
lie school board TO succeed DR. T. c.
Firebaugh: created tho once Of sani-
tary inspector. with appointee and
salary yet to be determined; and
also raised the salary OF Town Treas
urer Henry A. Sprinkel from SI.25o
to 1880 per annum.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-06
TIIUNDERBOIT STARTS
DISASTROUS BLAZE

Especial To The Richmond Vfrginian.)
HARRlSONBURG. VA, July So
Lightning at Broadway yesterday
struck Il. Frank Wines barn and
set 1t on fire. The building. together
with a calf. two fieids or hay and the
crop OF new wheat. were destroyed.
Near by a colt belonging to Warren
Bowman was killed and trees and
telephone wires demolished.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-06
Had Nothing to Do With It.

In his testimony before the Lorimer inves-
tigating committee Edward Hines, the wealthy
lumberman, who was said to have used large
amount Of money to put Lorimer over" tes-
titled that Senator Aldrich told him that Presi-
dent Taft was anxious that Lorimer should be
elected. President Taft says the statement
far It referred to his being anxious for
or urging the election OF Lorimer, IL wholly
unfounded." OF course. nobody ever believed
that President Taft q party to the cleo
ton Of Lorimer by bribery or other corrupt
this in the testimony Of Hines. The whole Lo-
rimer scandal reeks with moral and political
foulness involving the baldest kind OF perjury
and number Of contradictions bordering on
perjury and the entire country would have re-
GREETED to see the President mixed up in 1t,
even in the slightest way. 1t did not need even
much ~ his denial. however, to acQuit him
af auy wrongful pastcipation.-Baltmore Sun.